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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

2I9' acres. and particularly described in
said deed from Elizabeth Savage to James
RaiIey, reference to which is hereby made,
said Raleigh plantation originally contain
ing sixteen hundred and twenty-eight and
25-I09 [i62s-25i acres, but now containing
about eleven hundred and sixty lll6Jl
acres. together with all buildings. ma
chinery. improvements and appurtenances
thereunto belonging oEin any wise apper-
tanning. together with the rents and reven-
ues thereof on due thereto-seized In the
above suit.
Terms OF sale-cash without the benefit
of appraisement.
i. W. DUNN. Sheriff.
Sherif-s office, Providence. La, Feb. 20-'9l,
ct.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27
AGENTS WANTED

For War in Cuba, by Senior Quesada,
Cuban representative at Washington,
Endorsed by Cuban patriots. In tire.
mendous demand. A bonanza for
agente. Only $3.50 Big book, big
commissions. Everybody wants the
only endorsed, reliable book. Outfits
free. Credit given. Freight paid
Drop all trash, aud make $500 q
month With war in Cuba. Address
to-day, THE NATIONAL BOOK
CONCERN, S52-s5s Dearborn St.
Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

Essior Hector ID. lane, President
OF thc Cotton Growers Association,
is out IN a letter to the cotton grow
ers asking them to restrict their crop
10 seven million bales. II the cotton
farmers would follow his advice and
plant less cotton it would be better
for them, but we do not believe that
oil his circulars and letters on this
subject does enc particle OF good /;
and thaf Il il had not been for the
droutil IN Texas and other cotton
states last year that we would have
had larger crop Of cotton than evel
was known.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

Hon. S. I. Jackson of West Car
roll parish, writing to Mr.. Uuriah
MiIIsaps, chairman of the State
Relief Committee. says that there are
five hundred needy families in that
parish, which we thinks covers the
whole population. Mr.. Jackson
should ask for the earth and then
have a fence built around it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

The Vieksbnrg Herald' of Thursday
has this to say on the heavy rains In
the valicysof the Ohio and tributaries
that has caused such ruin in the past
few days;
The Ohio river is on big boom, and
The jewellers of its lowlands are no
long longing for navigable stage
of that capricions steam. Sixty feet
ut Cincinnati is pretty big height for
fhe front street folks to look out upon.
But the food in the Ohio has no mean
ing for the lowland country. so long as
it Is solus. However, if before it sub
sides st. Louis should report thirty
feet. and then few days latter the
Tennessee and the Cumberland should
chip in thirty odd at Chattanooga and
the rise of thlrtY-five at Nashville. and
then when the gauge was fifty at Cairo,
Little Rock should report twenty live
or thereabout-th situation would
grow interesting ii not grave. But
until these things come to pass, there is
going to be no occasion to cry wolf.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

Holy Moses! To think OF it. Up
in ST. Louis during the very severe
cold spell of about three weeks or a
month ago the breweries OF that great
city rendered to the poor and desti-
tute people sec, 900, but some of the
religious members Of the distribu-
ting committee wanted to refuse it..
Some Of these saints ought to taste
the paugs OF hunger and want once
and they would change their tune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

We cannot believe for one moment
that the people OF Louisiana will pay
any attention to the dirty low fiings
the City Item is making at the Gov
erppr in regard to spending the
States money for the drouth suffer
ers. II it was in the Governors
power be would not hesitate one
,noment in giving TO the starving peo-
pie, and these people know that he is
not to blame.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

The Times Democrat says that
there are fully 100 900 destitute peo-
pic IN Northwest Louisiana, and
that II will take nearly 100000 for
their relief. Then Why not ask for
outside help.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27
JUSTICE McETERY's SUCCESSOR,


The Mansfield Jcurnalin an edi-
torial on the Supreme Bench vacancy
caused by the election of Justice
McEnery to the U. s. Senate and
the position soon to be filled by the
Governor, has this TO say on the SUBJ
| iect. we admire Senator Blachard
and was one of his supporters for the
q. S. Senatorship, but We are OPP
posed to his appointment as the sue
cessor of Justic McEnery, and think
that there are Others IN our State
who are just j as deserving as MIR.
Blanchard, who has been at the
s.public crib" for 10, these many
years. Others have been inst as
true to the party as he has, and
who should receive the appointment.
The Journal says:
The statement has been made,
and it is believed in this part of the
State, that, when Senator Blanch-
ards friends in the Legislature be-
came convinced that they could not
land their favoriie, there was an nn-
Outstanding among them that the
Senator should be taken care OF by
being placed on the Supreme Bench
as the successor of Judge McEnery
/ in the event of the latter's election.
| If this be true, and We have no,
heard 1t denied, then the transaction
! was a dicker and smacks of favorite-
jjsm. II was machine trick and
too exclusive for the good of the
Democratic party in Louisiana. Il
ruled out other probable aspirants
for the position shortly to become
vacant, provided Governor Foster
could be made party toit, however
learned and deserving they may be.
This Is our objection to Senator
| Rlanchard's appointment. The ap
pointment should be made upon
grounds other than political, but
there are just as good Democrats
| among the lawyers of the State al
Senator Blanchard. Fair play
should be shown among Democrats
by Democrats, if harmony is to bs
preserved among the rank and Gle o.
the party.
We do not underrate Senator
Blanchard's fitness for the justice
ship. We take no stock in the cry
that the Supreme Court is the dump
ing ground of the retired politicians
because Judges McEnery and Mich
oils have shown themselves to b
honest and capable officials. Blu
we fear the appointment of Senate
Blanchard Will prove injurious to thu
Democratic party. 1t will looi
like bargain in the interest of
party favorite. Causes which nigh
| lead to disaffection in the rank
|, should be avoided. The party viii
not be in a position in 1900 to en-
dure, safely, the heavy losses it sus
tanned at the last election. Unles
the signs on the political horoscope
are misleading, the Populists, tn
Republicans and the Citizens Leagu
of New Orleans will again unite t
get possession of the State govern
ment. In that event, under the new
order of things, the Democracy mus
present solid front in order t
t achieve victory of the magnitud
: desired.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27
Garden Seed.

Before buying your GARDEN
seed call at w. p. Burnsy's and get
some OF those reDcwn California seeds.
just the kind to plant in this climate.
They are the best; l5ct packages
marked down TO l0cts, aud twice as
many small seed in paper rs other
kinds. l also carry the d. n. Ferry
seed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

Governor Foster returned to the
Capitol on Saturday last after a
three weeks outing in Central
America. 1t Is gratifying to learn
that the trip was quite beneficial to
the health OF bis Excellancy and that
he gained over fifteen pounds in
weight. He received a regular
ovation by the citizens of Baton
Rouge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

The State OF Navada is liable to
legalize lotteries. After making it
lawful for prize fight. nothing now
would surprize us. for. that rotten
state to do. We believe this state is
under Populist rule.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

A few more days and Cleveland
ism will be thing Of the past. He
goes out OF Office with less respect
from his party than any other Presi-
dent
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

La Wells and few other counties
in Indiana colored people are not
permitted to live. The South after
all, is their paradice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

Last,year there was three hundred
and forty cases of embezzlement in
the United States, amounting to
So. 465 .921.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27
TO THE TRADE.

p@J. &. p. Coats Spool Cotton
at 45 less Z per cent. This price ia
to merchants only.
w. n. WHITE, ACT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27
BENEFIT ENTERTAINMENT.


Tie ladies' of this community will
rive an entertainment at the Opera
House on Tuesday night next. End,
inst. for the benefit sof the northwest
louisiana ,irouth sufferers. The pro-
oramme eonsists of music. both vocal
and Instrumental. recitations, tdbIeaua
rironis, musical pantomines &C., IN
clndiug most amusing farce.
A handsome cane wiiIgbe voted to
the mist popular young gentleman
also cake will be voted To the most
popular young lady.
A variety Of taking features Will Dc
introuduced throughout the evening
after which a sumptuous supper vii
be served issthe supper hall.
The Indies earnestly solicit liberia
patronage OF the public, as the cause Il
most noble one.
Tie small sum of Scots Will %
charged, children under twelve years
Of age 30rts., which includes the even
ING performance and supper.
1t is TO be hoped that the citizens 0
town and parish will be present ant
assist the laslies in their undertaking
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

northwest quarter OF section No.twenty- six
and the southeast quarter of section No.
twenty-seven, together with all the build
ings and improvements on the aforesaid
places and all the appurtanances thereunto
belonging seized In the above suit.
Terms OF sale-cash without the benefit OF
appraisement.
J.w. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sheriff IS Office, Providence, La, Feb. 2o-97.
Ct.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

sTCampbell & Chaze haveincreased
their stock, Of drugs and sundries. ETC.,
and can meet calls for anything in their
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-02-27

J. S. Guenard keeps the origins
genuine DR.. Tichcnors Antiscrtic.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

a few minutes after Mrs.. Franks had left
the house, but were ob!ivious as to where
the reports came from, and were not aware
of the horrible tragedy until few minutes
later, when Mrs. Franks returned TO her
house.
On her return the wife found the door
locked. and failing tc get response to her
pulls at the bell. called for her husband to
open the door. The little girl, hearing her
mothers call, staggered down stairs, open
ed the door and fell unconscious at the
wcman's feet. Mrs. Franks screamed and
called to her husband. Picking up the
child, the woman rushed into the parlor,
and there, lying in pool of blood. with a
bullet wound near the heart, was the man
who had caused the tragedy. Mrs. Franks
rushed upstairs, and there, lying on the
bed, was the body Of the boy. Death had
probably been instantaneous.
The murderer had gone upstairs and SEN:
three bullets into his sons head and body.
He then shot the little girl under the chin,
and went down stairs and fatally wounded
himself.
An ambulance was hastily summoned
and the husband and little girl were re-
moved to hospital, where the former died
few hours later. There is but little hope
of the child's recovery.
1t is believed the man was suddenly seiZ-
ed with a fit of insanity, as no cause for
the murder and suicide can be advanced.
Evening star., 1897-03-17

General John NJ. Wilson and Senator Haw
ley. -a..' .-
Many democrats in Congress availed
themselves of the opportunity to see the
President. Representative Bankhead of
Alabama headed a delegation of democrats
from that state. Representatives Sayers
of Texas and Buck Hinricisen of Il
fnois were callers. Ex-Representative
Iowne of Minnesota was with Senator
Hansbroush.
Ex-President Harrison Calls.
Notwithstanding the fact that the cab
met was in session, ex-President Harrison
was admitted to see the President, and the
two mer had short talk. The ex-Presi-
dent also shook hands with the members
of the cabinet. Mr.. Harrison's visit would
probably have been longer had not he
found the cabinet in session. The ex-
President will leave the city tonight for
Indianapolis. He was accompanied by ex-
Attorney General Miller
The cabinet members attending the meet
ing today were Messrs. Sherman, Gage,
Mckenna and Long. The fact that other
members of the cabinet were not present
led to a rumor that the discussion was on
the subject of the filibustering expeditions
from Florida ports.
No Interest in the Fight.
There was apparently the utmost lack CT
interest around the White House IN the
fight at Carson City. The newspaper men
WHO gathered around the table set apart
for them were the 'blues:" men around
the building. No bulletins were received
by anybody around the Waite House, and
the newspaper men had no way of know
ing what was going on AT the rlngSlde
The cautious officials at the White House
would not acknowledge that they felt any
interest in the fight.
The President. of course, did not have
the fight to think Of The scrap for
offices has keot him on the defensive all
alorg- 1t is said that he reads the papers
closely. If he learns of the fight it will be
by glancng at the papers.
Col. l.. B. PeaSc of Rhode Island who is
mentioEed for public printer, was at the
White House. He says he is not candi-
date, but is in the hands of his friends.
Col. Pease is editor of the Evening Re-
corder. at Woonsocket. Col Pease's claims
vii! be looked after by Senator Aidrich.
No appointments were announced from
the White House today because the Sen
ate was not in session.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
A SORTIE BY TURKS
Looting Permitted by the Powers in
Crete.
DEVASTATION OF TIE FLOODS
Mr.. Bayard Leaves London for
Rome.
CRIME OF A NJ A D NJ A n

ATHENS, March ia dispatch received
here today from Canea says that the
Turks have made a sortie from Retimo
and proceeded to Utupopoulos, which they
burned without opposition from the forces
of the powers. 1t is added that the pillage
Of the Christian shops continues, and that
the governor of Retimo and the Turkish
Gendarmes are cooperating in the looting.
LONDON. March 17.-There was re-
newal Of uneasiness on the stock exchange
today in respect to the possible develop
ment In the east. Consols dropped and for
eign securities were very depressed on the
reports that the Greeks have crossed the
frontier.
CONSTANTINOPLE, March 17--Tn po-
Gtical circles here the opinion prevails that
the blockade of the Island of Crete by the
fleets of the foreign powers would drive the
Greeks to desperate acts on the frontiers
of Macedonia and Epirus whence the news
of a conflict is hourly expected.
The naval officers summoned by
telegraph yesterday to rejoin their ships
Immediately. creating the belief that the
departure of the Turkish fleet IS imminent,
although it is doubted whether the war
ships are really ready for sea.
CANEA, Island of Crete, Noon, March II.
The blockade of the Island of Crete has
rot yet been proclaimed, this dispatch is
sent, and all reports to the contrary are
untrue. 1t is expected, however, that the
blockade may be proclaimed at any mo-
ment.
The French admiral yesterday evening
received instructions identical with those
of his colleagues. These instructions al
low the admirals a certain amount of liber
ty of action and initiative. All the govern
nents have informed their admirals that
they each sending Inc 600 men asked
for as reinforcements to take the place of
the marines ashore thus enabling the ad-
mirals to re-embark the marines and use
their ships for the blockade of the Greek
crts. which is expected to follow the ar
rival of the troops in Crete.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
THE ARBITRATION TREATY.
1t Will BE Reported to the Senate
TOmnrcnxY.

1t Will BE Reported to the Senate
The Senate committee on foreign rela-
tions today authorized Chairman Davis to
report the Anglo-American arhitratio
treaty to the Senate tomorrow. The treaty
will be amended as heretofore indicated.
Senator Daniel is the only senator who
was absent from today's session. He is
understood to have been paired against
the ratification resolution. Senator'S Nor
gan and Mills opposed the resolution by
their votes. The other members of the
committee voted this time, as before, for
ratification. The meeting today continued
for only about an hour and a half, and
was largely consumed with discussion of
minor details of the treaty. Senator Nor
gan reiterated his opposition to the agree
ment and again went into the question at
some length. The amendments provide for
the submission of al agreements for arbi-
tration between the two countries to the
Senate as part of the treatymaking
power of this country for it's approval or
disapproval, eliminate the Supreme Court
as permanent tribunal Of arbitration, and
strike out the provision agreeing upon the
King of Sweden as umpire. The chairman
was also instructed by the committee TO
press for early consideration of the treaty
by the Senate.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
ENGLAND'S LATEST ACQUISITION.
1t Has Obtained the Island of Pantel-
Iaria In the Mediterraean.

PARIS, March 17.-The Echo de Paris
says 1t understands that Italy is on the
eve Of ceding to Great Britain the Island
of Pantelaria, situated sixty miles south
west of the Island of Sicily, and about
half way between the coast of Africa and
the Siclian coast, in exchange for the
Island of Perrin, off the Arabian coast, in
the strait of Babel Mandeb, and at the
entrance of the Red sea. The Island of
Perrin is a bare rock about five miles long,
on which turtle shells are taken, belong
ing to Great Britain, whereas the Island
of Pantellaria has an area of fifty-eight
square miles, population of about 1000,
produces fine fruits and has a convenient
port, Oppidoio, at its northwest point.
Situated about thirty miles from Sicily,
almost il the middle of the main thorough
fare OF the Mediterranean, Pantelaria, now
an Italian convict depot, could be converted
INTO another of the strongly fortified sta
tlons of the British which are to be found
IN all parts of the world.
Under the circumstances the Echo de
Paris expresses the hope that the powers
VIII interfere and refuse to permit the
transfer of the islands referred to-
Evening star., 1897-03-17
THE PURITAN BREAKDOWN.
A Court of Inquiry to Investigate tn
Matter.


Various reports concerning the breakdown
of the monitor Puritan on her way north
from Charleston have reached the Navy
Department from the captain, chief en-
gineer and other officers concerned, and on
their statements a court of inquiry will be
appointed to elicit all the facts and fix the
responsibility for the breakdown. The re-
ports go to show that the principal tanlt
was the heating OF the main bearings of
the port engine, and this Is believed to be
due to the settlement of the engines. A
dock trial was held in New York before the
vessel started for Charleston, and while
the engines showed signs Of heating then,
1t was believed that this would wear off ds
the ship ran along. and it was recalled that
they had performed magnificently on the
acceptance trial. 1t is likely that the plac-
Ing of the big turrets and heavy side armor
upon the ship since the first trial has
changed the form Of the after hull, and
thus thrown the engines out of line, but If
so. the fact should have been developed
before the Puritan left New York, and this
Will be one of the lines Of inquiry to be
pursued by the court.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
NOT sTRAssINGER,s DAUGHTER
The Young Woman Who Shot Her.
self In Chicago,

CHICAGO. March 17.-After careful prep
arations to conceal her Identity, the daugh-
ter OF Gustave Strdssinger a wealthy resi-
dent of Webster Groves, a suburb of 81
Louis, committed suicide by shooting her
self IN the head at her boar ding house. aDl
Chicago avenue. Her trunk and other be-
longings had been shipped to St. Louis. and
only few torn scraps of wrapping paper
from Missouri business houses were left
In the room ,ss--se-
ST. LOUIS. Mo-. March 17.-Gustav
Strassinger. resident of Webster Groves
a suburb Of this city. denies that the wo.
man who killed herself In Chicago is his
daughter. His only child is G etrl three
years old He is the only man by the name
Of Strassinger In the city directory,
Evening star., 1897-03-17

DELANEY, Jeffreys. McVey. Joe Corbst',
Billy Woods and Al. Hampton.
In Fitz's corner are Martin Julian. Err
nest Roeber. Stetzner and Hickey.
Madden introduces the referee nnd tho
men proceed to strip.
Fitz looks light. but is a bunch OF mus
cles. Corbett looks easy 1875 pounds ana
his skin as we'll as Fitz's looks like poll
ished mahogany.
The men are now donning the gloves.
Time Called.
Fitzsmmons refuses to shake hands.
Time called at 1907. Round one-spar-
ring.
First Round.
Round 1-sparring for an opening. Fitz
forcing Corbett to corner. Tries left
swing, which Jim, ducks cleverly.
Jim smiling, Fitz very aggressive and
lands a light one on Corbett's neck. Jim
feints and lands left hook.
They clinch; no damage done IN the
breakaway.
Corbett lands right swing on Fttzsin-
mons ribs. Clinch: no damage.
On breakaway Fitz lands left on Jim's
head. Jim lands hard right on Fitz's short
ribs, clnch and Fitz lands heavy right on
Jim lands right on Fitz's ribs as gong
sounds. Ends round.
Second Round.
Round 2-Corbett advances to center
faces 1t for minute. A ciinch and no dam
age in breakaway. Fitz went for shorter
ribs on left-hand swings. More clinching.
Jim is very cautious and looking for the
slightest opening. Lands two stiff left
swings on Fitzs head.
Fitz swings left and right. and lands
lightly on Corbett's head.
The fight is of rapid character. and both
men are very lively on their feet.
Jim landed a hard left half-round jab
on Fitz stomach. and followed with an
other in same place. He is jabbing Fftz
hard right and left on body when the bell
rings.
Third Round.
Round 3-Corbett starts right I'm with
hard left hook on the body. Fitz gets saw
age and tries his left and right at Corbetts
head, but does very little damage. Corbett
lands another left jab on the body ana fol-
lows with a right short one on the ribs.
Jim clinches.
Corbett lands his right hard over heart
Fitz mixes it up and puts the heel OF his
glove In Corbetts face in the clinch. Jim
keeps his right working like piston rod
on FitZsimmons' body.
They clinch and FitZ roughs it in the
breakway AS the gong sounds Fitz seems
anxious to continue. but Corbett lauGh!ngiy
sticks his right glove in Fitz' face and
they 60 to corners.
Evening star., 1897-03-17
SILVER THHEATENED.
Fear Thnt Japan in Adopting the
Gold Standard Will he Il Seller

LONDON. March 1.-THE Westminster
Gazette says the silver market is very de-
pressed, adding that the main reason for
the downward movement is the fear that
Japan. as the result of her adoption of the
gold standard. will be free seller, and
that the price will be still further reduced
Continuing, the Westminster Gazette re-
marks As regards the immediate future
much depends upon the action of the
American holders, who have lately been
offerlng the white metal freely. The feel
ing at the moment is that the fall is rather
overdone, and the low price will undoubt-
edly induce continental buying"