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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Ex-Captain General Weyler doubt
less carried home enough spoils to keep
the wolf from the door during the re-
mainder of his days. Now Captain
General Blanco has a chance to gather
in what pin feather may still remain
upon the Cuban goose.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

The national revenues are steadily
increasing under the Dingley law.
which probably accounts for the fact
that free trade organs are now making
very little talk about it.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

The statute of Limitations has barred
prosecution upon a charge of malicious
destruction of property made against a
number of women of Lathrop, Mo-. who
Joined in successful effort to drive a
saloon from the place. AS many as thir-
ty were arrested; everybody present at
the time Of the damage was summoned
to court. The prosecution attorney of
the county strove for two years to pro-
cure conviction Of somebody; reporters
In numbers besieged everybody con-
cerned; but not one of the women weak
ened or betrayed the secret Twelve
knew who was guilty of breaking the
1rst window Of the saloon, but they COW
knowledge secret. and they have kent
their word. -
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

as first class condition as possible
The money appropriated was expended
| and it was necessary to have more 70
I provide for the wants of the coming
winter. The voters responded nobly
and at a special meeting appropriated
the sum of $500.
Two Dexter women, according to the
Bangor Commercial, have met with
very provoking accidents the past
week. One of these mishaps occurred
on Sunday, when an elderly and de-
vout lady, in starting for church.
picked up a gilt-edge, Morocco bound
volume, which she supposed was Il
Testament, but which on opening 1t at
church. proved to be a new packag"
of cards that her daughter had won at
a whist party the night before. The
other accident was when good
woman who was pairing pears. being
annoyed by her false teeth. took them
out and placed them in her apron with
the Feelings, and then. on completing
her task, dumped the contents of her
apron into the stove. totally forgetting
the teeth till some time afterward.
On Friday Contractor John D. Cliff
ford found in gravel bank at the
Bangor water works cannon ball
about 31a inches in diameter and
weighing four pounds. How ii came
there is not quite clear. as, from all
that appears in history. there never
was any fighting further up the river
IoyY, nd ha ki,1u'c ma =,
those days had no guns that could
throw more than. perhaps, one-seventh
Of the distance from Hampden to the
water works. The missile may be a
relic from some old fort. and possibly
came from Champlain's fleet, which
assembled the river nearly or quite to
the head Of tidewater.
Josh Billings tells us in one Of his
books not to monkey with the business
end of a bee, but evidently the re-
a bee Friday apparently dead had not
seen this advice given by the famous
humorist or else he had forgotten
about it. Claiming to be authority on
the bee, Mr.. Citizen called some school
children around him to enlighten them
as to just where the singer was
situated. Having placed his finger on
the dangerous parts he started to ex-
plain. Just then the bee came to life.
resented the base exposure, turned
over on his feet, jabbed it's little sword
into Mr.. Citizens hand, then tapped
its wings and disappeared and Mr..
Citizen was left to dance a double
shuttle while the tickled group of
children filled the air with their merry
screams and laughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Sumner A. Leach of Pleasantville,
Knox county. Mo-. has the hat that
his great-great-grandfat wore at
the time of his wedding. 14O years ago
It was a black beaver, with very
vide brim, and cost 81 when new.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

If Weyler had been less of a coward
the chances are that he would not have
returned to Spain with a whole skin.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

President Mckinley had ample cause
this year for his excellent Thanksgiv-
ing proclamation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

No notice Whatever win b taken Of I'M
signed communication
THE JOURNAL CANNOT BE HELD
RESPONSIBLE for the preservation OF
return Of rejected communications.
Address all communications relating to
subscriptions and advertisements to
DURkEIGH Z FLYNT, Publishers, AL
gusta, Maine.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

The movement for guide boards on
the country roads first started by the
Kennebec Journal six years ago, APP
pears to be gaining Roadway and
strength with the years, and has al
ready accomplished excellent results.
A town that fails to keep up it's guide
boards is decidedly behind the times
now.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Lodging house keepers in Germany
rave 10 give notice to the police immet]i-
ateiy on the arrival and departure Of any
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03
VOICES OF THE PRESS.
Deserves to starys.

deserves to Stasve.
Chicago Times Herald.)
The Denver Post has learned Of pretty
girl who hangs a piece of raw liver on
the bedpcst at night SO that the mOsqui-
toes may feed on 1t and never bite her.
Any mosquito which hasn't better taste
than that deserves to starve to death.
Fits New FL.
(Pittsburg News.)
The most conclusive evidence that Mr..
Fitzsimmons has quit prize fighting Is
found in his frequent fits of silence.
(Kansas City Times.)
new bonnet always goes to a woman's
head, and sometimes 1t affects her brain.
Hangs Ms Stocking on the Pole.
Cleveland Leader.)
NaEsen believes that Andree Is safe in
winter quarters somewhere about the
north I.ole. If this Is so, we simply have
to say that Andree has picked out a poor
resort il he wants Santa Claus to visit
him.
More Trouble for Spain.
(St. Louis Globe-Democrat.)
The geographical features of Porto Ri
co are such that its natives cannot carry
on revolution with as much effect as
the cubans, but there is no doubt that the
smaller island is ready to revolt at the
earliest opportunity.
All Sound and No Action.
cleveland Leader)
George w. Hugg is the defendant iE
divorce suit at Fargo, N. d. An
other woman seems to think that
there's nothing in name.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

If those boys were like most boys.
the chances are that they never
stopped searching till they discovered
the character Of the expurgated por-
tions. Childish curiosity is not to be
baked with a pair of scissors.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

East Liberty, has four generations liv
ing under one roof. The oldest is the
mother of Mr.. Prescott, an active lady
Of 80 years. The most Of her time is
busily employed with the knitting
work. The next is Mr.. G. Prescott and
wife who are smart, active people over
70 years Of age. The next is Mr.. Pres
colts son, John, and wife. who have
two children, the youngest of which is
six years old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Rockland ladies appreciate fully the
prestige of new and becoming bonnets.
No less than Is milliners make a good
living in that enterprising city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

began Immediately to put the roads in
as first class condition as possible.
The money appropriated was expended
and it was necessary to have more TO
provide for the wants of the coming
winter. The voters responded nobly
and at special meeting appropriated
the sum of $780,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

One and a half millions of watches a''
sold in the United States every year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

A lady and daughter now visiting in
Thomaston are receiving more than
usual attention and an introduction to
them is being eagerly sought. The
reason for this is obvious when it is
stated that the ladies are from Seattle,
Washington, and are well informed
concerning the gold excitement in
Klondike, Alaska. Seattle is the start
ing point of the greater number of gold
seekers and the merchants are kept
busy day and night endeavoring to
properly fit out expeditions, and moth
ing else is talked of in the homes, on
the streets and in business places but
gold and Klondike, and the very at
mosphere fairly swirls with the widest
kind of rumors. The ladies in question
are close observers. are possessed Of
more than the average intelligence, and
moreover are excellent conversation
alists. 1t is no wonder that their
society is SO eagerly sought.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Foss, Charles J. Tornquiss, William
McClish; past commander. George F.
Fair. The council are to meet every
second and fourth Friday of each
month
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Winthrop Budget: It has been de-
cided upon further consideration to
restore LES Miserables" to the eligible
list of French books in. the Philadel-
phia schools, but in an abridged and
expurgated edition. This calls to mind
the course. pursued by worthy lady
in the neighboring town of Leeds, who
was an ardent admirer of Byron. She
took a copy of his works and cut out
all the Objectionable portions of Don
JUAN" and then gave 1t to her two
boys to read.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03
5 Maine Gossip.

The Rockland young man, who has
his parents and who made eigh,
straight meals on baked beans for lack
of knowing how to cook anything else,
is glad that the aforesaid parents have
returned home.
All this indicates either that the
young man in question had a special
fondness for the heterogeneous bean, or
that he was lacking in just apprecia-
ton Of the virtues Of crackers and
cheese. xsE rs
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Go slow, young man! Go slow! We
region next spring. Don't fully make
up your mind until this ice bound in
formation has fully thawed out.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Sneak thieves are reported to have
taken considerable property of late in
Liberty Nothing appears to be safe
from them. They have helped them
selves to a bee hive. pork, lambs, hens.
apples and even windows have been
removed from uninhabited houses.
Certainly no effort should be spared by
authorities and citizens to run these
fellows down and make an example of
them
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

NOn-church gOers are always ready
with some excuse. The Baptist society
of Thomaston have provided for one
class of excusers by placing hitching
posts in front of the church. Good!
Now let it provide a nursery annex
with few trained nurses for the care
| of the babies, and no one will have
the ghost Of a pretext for staying
away
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

has found the meanest man. This in
dividual put up at farmhouse in that
town recently. He had a tired horse.
He took his dinner himself, beat the
lady who furnished it down to Is cents,
took out large roll of bills to pay,
but never fed his horse!
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Ihere Is nothing mean about the
citizens Of Rockport when it comes to
g pinch. Last spring w. A. Merriam
was elected road commissioner and he
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

This was cruelty to animals. There
is law enough if properly applied, to
make fellows of this calibre sweat
blood ."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

Rum downs the best Of them! t will
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-11-03

This was to be sure trifle ''nigh,'
bat no particular suffering was occa-
stoned by. it to man or beast. On the
whole therefore we are convinced thar
the Orland traveller is still entitled to
wear the belt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
Since June LIST over three thous-
and persons have died from the ex-
treme heat in Northern cities.

The Lake Charles Echo says that
sit seems Mckinley prosperity has
struck Baltimore, Maryland, With
the force and with some of the
effects of a Kansas zephyr. There
are 4o37 vacanthous in the city,
~ G59. more than in 1895. There
are SIS vacant business houses, or
23l more than in 1895. There are
so vacant manufactures, II more
than in 1895. There are 9s7 vacant
stables. During the campaign,
Banker Brown and Trust Company
President Davidson declared that in
the event of McKinley's election,
$40. 900, coo would be invested in
Baltimore enterprises. Baltimore is
Still awaiting the naturalization of
the investment. The State will
hardly vote for mckinley and
prosperity again. I
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
Information for the
Public.


The following is the schedule of the
Y. & NJ. v r. r., taking effect from
Sept. 10.
New Orleans Divislon-Train will
leave Vicksburg at $40 am and arrive
at New Orleans 1926 a. m.
Train 81 will leave .Vicksburg 500
a. m. and arrive New Orleans $50 p.
m.
Train will leave New Orleans 4:20
p M. and arrive Vicksburg l so p. m.
Train No. ~ will leave New Or
leans at sos. a. M. and. arrive at Vicks-
burg at 5 SIS p. NJ.
Memphis Division-Train No. 5 wi
leave Memphis at 1852. m. and arrive
at Vicksburg at 800 a. m.
No. 90 will leave Memphis at S:45 a.
N. and arrive at Vicksburg at GAO p.
M
Train No. leaves Vicksburg at
1901 a. m. and arrives at Memphis at
7.10p. M.
Train No. 2i win leave vicksburg
at 7:35 a. M. and arrive at Memphis at
$50 p. m.
ALI trains run daily.
For information as to rates &cs,
write to
Your Ticket Agent.
vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Lake Providence, La, July !. 1897
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Aid
ermnn of the town of Providence, La.
convened this eve ut 8 O'Clock ia regu-
Ilar session.
| Presentation. Z. J. HamIey. Mayor;
G. Il. Egelly. Secretary; Alderman
JAS. Beard. V. NJ. Purdy and n.
Foussc..
Alderman w. II. Schneider.
The minutes of the previous regular
session ard'specal session were npon
motion of Alderman Purdy, dispensed
with and Che Mayor authorized to APP
prove same as published
The Finance Committee filed the fol-
lowing repoit, which was read and
adopted, to-wit'
Lake Providence, La. July 7. 1887.
To the Hon. Mayor and members of
the Board of Aldermen-W your Fin
ance Committee report that we have
examined the report of the Treasurer
of the town of Providence and fined
that he had 4 cash balance on hand Of
date OF last report
The sum OF IL 90
That he has received Since. per ac-
count OF Licenses ....... l66 2h
Taxes Of 1896 ............ 81 81
tines ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. -. 3 90
$3.50 OF
That he has disbursed as per vonch-
ers on warrants ..... Al IS
On approved claims. .. 4 co
S45 rs
Showing a cash balance on hsnd of
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
Judgment.

It'll District Court of La, East Carroll par
ish-Mrs. Martha eWright, wife. vs.
Peter Mathison, her husband-No. 433
This case coming up regularly tor tria
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-
PENDANT il is therefore ordered, adjudged
and decreed that there be judgment in
plaintiffs favor dessolylng 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 other husband. Defendant to pay
costs. Read and signed in open court This
14th day of June, 1897.
F. F. Montgomery.
Judge 7th Jud. Dis.
A true copy.
j. ID. Tonpkins, Clerk.
July 8. 1S97-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
Received from town. S45l IA
Due s. and b. Committee
advanced by G. Il. Fgel-
ly, chairman. .......... IA Is
S4G5 90

S460 20
Considerable ditching and cleaning
viii be required in different portions
of the town in the back streets before
the rainy season commences as well
as the placing of some additional
bridges, both street and foot. We
would recommend that the Mayor be
requested to issue his proclamation
calling upon all persons to clean up
and disinfect their premises in view of
the extreme warm weather now pre-
vailing in order that the health of the
town may be preserved.
With these few suggestions we SUBJ
NIT this our report as herein.
Respectfully,
Chas. R. Egelly,
N Fousse,
Street and Bridge Committee.
There beng no further business the
board adjourned sine die.
E. j HAMLEY. Mayor.
G. r. EGELLY. Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

Mayors Salary. .....%....$ 100 OoI
Marshals' salary .,..... 600 90
Secre.ary's salary -. 1890. Is 90
Treasurer's salary ... rs 90
Per diem of Aldermen .. 120 90
Cemetery Commissioners -. 100 90
Street and Bridges. ...... 800 90
Fire Cistern ....... 220 90
Lamp Lighter. salary ........ SO 90
Lamps and Oil. ......... 225 90
Cleaning Engine and Coal -. so CO.
Public printing So 90
Collections Commissions -. 100 90
Rent of Hall... 60 90
Incedentials 800 90
Outstanding registered claims. lS4 81
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Showing cash balance on hsnd of

- VIZ =
We have also examined the report of
the marshal and tax collector and fined
that he has collected aud turned over
to the treasurer of the town the yari-
Gus amounts reported by him, making
$238,52.
We. have also examined and approx
ed the following claims:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
NOTICE.

At meeting of the Lake Providence
Lumber Co., held Feb. 18th 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 r. & G.,fiooring and ceiling, best
grade, ST per m.
Cypress T.. & G. flooring and ceiling, End
grade. Sl3 per M.
Gum cabin lumber. IS per m.
Shingles. all heart. $3.50 per N.
Shingles, 2nd grade, 81 per m.
Ia These prices are for lumber at the
mill; when ceilyered, the hauling viii have
to be added.
Ell. HAMLEY, Manager.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
Budget of Expenses for the Parish
ofEast Carroll for the Fiscal Year
Ending June 80, 1907.

Lake Providence. La July IA, 1897.
At o meeting of the Police Jury of
East Carroll parish, held this day the
following ordinance offered by Mr..
Graham was adopted, to-wit:
Be it ordained by the Police Jury OF
East Carroll parish, in regular session
convened that the following budget of
parish expenses for the year ending
June 30th, 1898, be and is hereby
adopted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17

town for the term of 80 days as
required by law.
There being no further business the
board adjourned.
E, j. HAMLEY. Mayor.
ID. w. GnMoUR. Secretary.
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OANt . '
Respectfully submitted,
James Beard.
VM Purdy.
G r Egelly.


James Beard.
VM Purdy.
CIR Egelly.
Finance Committee.
The Street and Bridge Committee
filed the following report. which, upon
motion of Alderman Purdy was adopt
ed and ordered spread upon the min
utes, to-wit:
To the Hon. Mayor and Board of
Alderman of the town of Providence.
La.,-We, your Street and Bridge
Committee, beg leave to submit this
our report of our acts and doings from
the 1st day of January. 1896, to this,
the expiration of our term of Office,
which report is accompanied by proper
vouchers of expenditures made; and
also said report will show receipts and
we have carefully compiled and con-
densed our report for sthe information
of your Hon Body which shows the fol-
lowing to-wit:
We have disbursed during the Pc
riod mentioned. ...... $465 90
Have received the sum of ...... 451 IA
LEAVING a balance due the street
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-07-17
FOR SALE.

I. A BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACRE LOT, having
a-front of two chains and sixty-six links. on
the lake road. next to the property OF Mr..
&c. Bass. This is beyond a doubt the
finest Eve acre building lot 10 East Carroll
parish.
For terms, apply 10
NILLIKIN & HAMLEY,
Real Estate Dealers,
lake Providence, La.
Ta,,-t,rv IL ,aa-ff
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Lake Providence, La. July 7, 1897.

Lake Providence, La. July 7, 1897.
The following persons holding COM
missions from the Governor as munich
pal officers of the town of Providence.
met. this day at 10 a. m. for the. pur-
pose of organization:
Present-Hon. Z. j. Hamley,
Mayor; Alderman Chas. r. Egelly, V.
NJ. Purdy, James Beard. N. Fousse and
X. L. Hill; ID. w. Gilmour. Seoty.
Absent-Yancey Bell, Treasurer.
MIR. d. F. Peck presented his COM
mission TO The board as marshal and
tax collector for The town of Proyi-
dence, together with bis official bond,
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5000 a1

$1,000 81
Be it further ordained: That the FORE
going budget be and the same shall be
published III the Official Journal of the
Evening star., 1897-03-10
COLOR PHOTOGRAPHY.
An Important Invention Referred to
in u Consular Report.

An Important Invention Referred to
in u Consular Report.
Just at a time when photographers had
almost abandoned hope Of ever discovering
really practicable process OF color pho
Biography, report comes to the State De-
partment from United States Consul Gen.
Mason at Frankfort, giving a description
(as far the process may be divulged) Of
a means Of doing this In manner SO sim
pie and inexpensive as to be available to
every photographer, thus opening a new
era in reproductive art.
The process Is the discovery of Chas-
sagne, a Partisan savant. and is purely
chemical. Amy ordinary negative. before
bath. The usual negative results, and from
this the usual positive is made on paper
glass or other medium. This positive, be-
Ing also dipped in the colorless liquid. ac-
quireS wonderful power of selecting col
ors. Dipped successfully in monochromatic
baths of blue. red and green, the positive
picks out from each the exact proportion
of color necessary to reproduce the tints Of
the original. The result is a portrait abso-
lutely life-like in form and color and
landscapes that will stand the test of
strong magnifying glasses. To dispose of
any chance of fraud in this discovery,
leading English scientists were permitted
to make the color pictures with their own
apparatus In London. being supplied by the
inventor only with the necessary chemical
baths. Already a great syndicate has pIr-
chased the patent rights for all countries
and is preparing to establish branch houses
In each country for the treatment Of
plates. The composition of the color-sensf-
tizing solution Is still a secret.