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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-11
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Lake Providence, La, Dee. lDlS97.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Alder
men met this eve at 2 o'clock in reg
ular session.
Pre- sent-Hon. G. r, Egelly. acting
Mayor; Aldermen V. III. Pnrdy. N.
Eousse, r. L. Hill and d. w. Gilmour
secretary.
Absent-Hon. L. j. Hamley. Mayor.
The reading of the minutes of the
previous meeting was, on motion of
Alderman Purdy, dispensed with. and
the Mayor authorized to sign same
as recorded.
The Finance Committee fled the fol-
lowing report, which was read and
adopted, towit:
Lake Providence, La, Dec l, 1887.
TIC the Hon. Mayor and Board We, your
Finance Committee. beg leave to report
that we have examined the reports OF the
Treasurer and City Marshal respectively,
Tor the month OF November, which we find
correct, supported by proper vouchers and
recommend their approval.
From the Treasurer's report we find that
he had ON hand at date of last report, Nov.
8, 1897
a Gasn Dalance on mana Oh S2uO o4
Received since account of fines. i75 90
Taxes 1897 1877 "
Licenses 1897 ..............-....... ~ w
quarantine loan Observation-Disclosures. 3O0 10
That he has disbursed for sandry
purposes as per warrants ...t. 5l5 20
Leaving q cash balance of 1922 90
The report of marshal ana Lay collector
shows that he has collected and paid over
to the Treasurer the sum Of 1891 on. collected
by him during the month OF November, as
shown in report of the Treasurer.
We have examined, approved and re-
commend payment OF the following claims
presented against the Town:
ID + Peck, salary for November -. $50 60
Purdy & Schneider, sundries .. IL Oh
Fousse ,empting and filing eisterns IL 90
V Gargaro, night marshal ......... 10 90
Sallie Me&owen, feeding prisoners. IS
Banner Democrat, Is printing to Sept
~, '9i .,.................... Il 0o
sis 80
Respectfully submitted,
V.M. Purdy,
James Beard,
c. Il. Egeily,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-11

Clerk 18th Dist. Court and ex-oficio Jury
commissioner.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-12-11

Pe0sldense. Il. Novsuhsr lth. lsg.. Sd.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Mr.. Cages Financial Plan.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir-Nr. Secretary Cages financial plan
falls far short OF q promise 10 give 70
Tho agricultural regions OF the South and
v-est the much needed banking capital,
without which the cry for free SILVER
or some other quack remedy Tor the
blieht that has been over these sections
since the war, must continue 10 VeN the
country.
Since the northern people tho start
led by that heavy vote for free SILVER
that threatened TO discredlt this country
in the eyes Of all the world, remain
blind. or Indifferent, 20 the injustice OF
the ten per cent tax of the National
rank law that prevents the issue OF
currency by state Banks why cannot
the people South and West be brought
10 see how hopeless It is 10 expect relief
from the party In power. and be brought
10 drop their difference about gold ana
silver. and unite upon the single euort
TO repeal that odOus ten per cent. tax.
Surely there can be but one opinion as
10 the importance 20 the agricuturist or
an opportunity TO use his credit in his
farming operations.
Ii is as important 10 him 10 employ Ia
Dor at the lowest price for money pay
ment, as IL is for the merchant 10 buy
his goods for cash, thro' the accommo-
dalton he gets at Bank. Only thro'
the establishment OF local banks in farm
ing districts can the farmer obtain ad-
vances against his growing crop. thro'
his known integrity, industry and So
briefly Why should n State be deprived
by the Federal government OF the right
10 charter banks OF issue, under State
supervision, I'm order 20 meet this crying
necessity OF the agriculturist2 The ae-
commodation cannot be extended 10 him
thro the establishment OF National
Ranks because as the National Bank
law now stands there Is no proht in
banking. TO Justify the establishment OF
hanks in the country. 4 bank must have
the profit 10 he derived from circulating
notes in order TO be sustained In rural dis
trlcts. where there is not suiicieet ac-
cumulated wealth TO afford the bank the
profit 10 be derived from large deposits.
Under the old State bank system, be-
fore the war. the farmer prospered. but
under The National Bank system, de-
rrived Of bank accommodation. he must
nroroise high wages 10 laborers 20 wait
Tor payment, or pay for labor IN a part
of the crop, and he must barter his pro-
duee with the storekeeper In MS neigh
borhood. for supplies al large profit 10
the country merchant.
can YOU not get the attention OF the
press throughout the South and West TO
,hgs question with view TO the consoli-
da,ion OF the Democratic party on this
0''- vIRGINIAN.
RIchmcnd. Va. Now Z lSsl. -
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Richmond's Citi-
zens and other Matters.

Charles Clarke, negro youth. was ar
rested by Officers Werner and Gibson
and lodged in the First Police Station yes
terday. charged with being suspicious
character.
Dr. Joseph II. I'Gen. son Of Rev. DR..
]. c. Hlden, has settled at Pungoteague,
Accomac county. Va. where he Is en-
gagged in the practice Of medicine, with
very promising prospects.
Mr.. and Mrs d. a. Preston, of Abing
don are in the city for several days.
Mrs. Preston Is under treatment at the
Old Dominion Hospital She is getting
along very nicely.
Mr.. A. Carroll of 1901 east Main street.
who has been confined to his bed for
the last ten days, is getting along nicely
and will be out In n few days.
Mr.. Joseph A. Crumpton, well-known
and popular young citizen left yesterday
evening for Washington 10 take posi-
ton as quartermaster on one of Uncle
Sans cruisers.
At Ii.45 o'clock yesterday morning the
city ambulance was called 10 the Loco
motive Works TO attend young man
who had badly mashed his left hand. He
was treated by DR.. MCGOWAN and left.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

A. Miller. DR.. Joseph a. White. Or. Lam
don q. Edwards. Dr. Allison Hodges, DIT
l.. ". Cowardiu.
Manatoka Tribe No IS Improved order
o. Red Men-E. W. Miller. W. o. Mallory,
J. J. Davis. ]. vs.. Hewitt. ". u. Holland.
Monacan Tribe No. -. improved order
or Red Men-COlOnel John ;. HarNood,
Minetree Folkcs. Nelson Powell, j. ;. L.
Owers. Richard w Jones.
Annawan Tribe No. 30. Improved Order
or RED Men-C. W Campheh, &. l.. HILL
). W. Watkins, William Irexler, Henry
stack
ioung Mems Business Associaton-Ju-
nan Bryant y. s. Hume Robert Lecky,
Jr.. r. VI. Meade. r. r. Harrison.
Chamber OF Commerce-Coloncl John y.
Purcell. Colonel Charles T. Wingo, J. J.
Montague, {. ID. Winghold, W. o. skel-
ton.
star and crescent Council No. 6, ID. OF
LII. T.. Cobeon, Mrs. J. p. Cobeon, Mrs.
W. n. Williams, Miss Ida Farmer, X. j.
Carlton.
TO HAVE ALL COME IN.
on motion OF Mr. T. y. Crump, n was
decided 20 invite all organizations, not re-
presented at the meeting, through the
press and by letters 70 be sent through
the secretary Of the association. 70 parti-
cipate In the work Of the organization and
appoint delegations.
On motion OF Major Randolph the
Iadlos were requested 20 organize them
selves into an auxiliary TO the Board OF
Directors
The meeting then adjourned subject 10
the call OF the president.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
coURf MATTERS.
suit for $4,000 Against Richmond Rail-
way and Electric Company.

suit for $4,000 Against Richmond Rail-
way and Electric Company.
suit was instituted In the Law and
Equity Court yesterday afternoon by
Charles ID Phillips against the Richmond
Railway and Electric Company for 5000.
The plaintiff claims that while riding
on car about "a year ago IN Fulton he
was thrown or az a sharp curve, his arm
hcnr broken and other injuries inflicted.
lie alleges thut the car was running
fifteen miles an hour az the time
Judeemcnt for N65H was rendered in
the Circuit Court I'M the case Of ". =.
Roberts against Clarence h. Young.
The following cuses were dismissed.
e. NJ Workman against j. G.. Dillard.
Bculah O. Blank against the same.
John 3D. Rudd against Alice Dnlard.
Marriage licenses were issued In the
Hustlnes Court yesterday 10 Harry T.
Gin and Oracle Al. Mlnitree Walter h.
Conway and Sarah r.. P8dgett Nicholas
w Barley and Katie Dawson. Robert
Nice. Burlington and Bessie Brown.
The Docket of the Hastings Court was
called yesterday and cases set for trial.
An the evidence In the suit OF Miss
Mary Hildebrand against the Richmond
Traction Company was concluded yes
terday afternoon in the Honrico Circuit
Court. and Mr. Hlll Montague finished his
address TO the jury.
This morning Mr. Pickrell will open,
followed by Messrs. Randolph Williams
and William Writ Henry. Judge Ed
m1nd Waddiu Will close the argument
and verdict is expected tonight. The
sum sued for is $4,000 Tor the loss Of a
imb.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
THE ELECTION COMMENT.
v8Ar TIsE Result MEMS 70 THE
DrFFERENr POINTS or yTHW.
chairslan lIuyson congra'"'"'ed-" nav
The rac,,opal Republican Leaders
Have to say--Thc House.

,rs. ,,.,,ifq NJ the election IN virginia
,.,.f.t,, =. ionic for discussion among
The reorosont.tlvos OF an the pon'''"
parties yesterday. MA
f,cmor~ais we're pleased and the N"u-
am ~ Republicans appeared TO be
49,. ,,bue tho IAmb-Wic<ham Re
nubiica,e were not at an downcast'
l,'"i~r,an Eilyson. Of The Democrauc
,.-..,,.fts.e was the recipient 81 nearly
contamination from bis fficnos. me
an nraieed his conduct OF the cam 49,
ue received many kilograms on OF ""''''
,old ~ sweeping Democratic vic, ...,,,s.c
,.o,n,,I Troav was AZ his Office In the
,,.sforn.. house bright and early. re was
,o,o hard M work when Times re-
oorfer called and asked 81 he nau any
,,r,rrens IN make unon the elecuon r.
h.,,s the Colonel eaid he desire" 20
ooske no statement. for the returns "'"
az the talking necessary. 1850
eenurrran chairman Wickham stated
haa he thought McCaull had made very
,oof run. Ills vote was sufiicientiy iarse
h. prove that there was more man
handful Of people in sympathy Win MS
candidacy. -
A SIGNIFICANT VOTE.
THO vote fra tho Newport News House
district Is HitIlINIfN.IN "" f'tr
strength Of the Bowdcn and Lamb fac
Hons Corrlean was Bowden's candidate
ana Stewart was Lambs. Stewart got
Tho larger vote and he ran almost nose
and nose with McCaun proving that vac
Corriran voters either supported Tyler
Tor Governor or ala not vote Tor anyone
for Chief Magistrate.
THE LEGISLATURE.
Tho Senate and House VIII oe com
posed OF nearly an Democrats. The ke-
publicans appear 10 have elected no one
10 the Senate They have hold-over
Senators in Mcssrs Flanagan. Parr ana
McCune The Republicans will certainly
not have over three or four members or
the House. The Legislature VIII DC
more nearly unanimously Democratic
than ever before.
GOVERNOR-ELECT TYLER
n IS expected That Govcrnor-Elect Tyler
viii Visit Richmond some time this month.
when matters pertaining 10 his Inaugural
lion viii be- discussed. There was pa
rade of military organizations and other
bodies when Governor OForrall was IN
Quoted into Office. II IS thought tyler
wifi prcfer q very simple inauguration.
n IS said that the Governor-elect has
finally decided 20 make Mr. Ben. p,
owen. Jri Dis private secretary but that
he he's niade no choice Of any one ior
messenger In his Office
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Meeting OF the Committee Interested In
Its Improvement.

The Committee on James River I'm
provement met al O'Clock yesterday af-
ternoon. there being present Mossrs. Jas.
r. Vaughan chairman Capors, Fer
gusson. MOsby. Ryan. Guy. Christian.
The regular report OF Captain Thomas
Cunningham was received. After report
ing work done during the month. he cali
cd attention 20 the fact that there was
not money enough left 20 the credit OF
the department 70 run the tug and dredge
until January ist next. and asking that
some arrangement be made by the com
mittec 90 keep the department going.
ON motion Of Major capers. Captain
Cunningham was directed 20 dispose Of
an old scow belonging to the city on the
best terms possible.
The payroll was approved, bills were
ordered paid. and the committee adj
journed.
The Committee on Grounds and Build
ings will hold a regular meeting tonight
az o'clock.
The Committee on Charter Changes
viii meet tonight al 5 o'clock TO continue
the work Of considering needed amend
ments 10 the charter Of the city.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Master Gray Gives the Hounds Of the Deep
Knn Hunt CInh Lively Run.


The members Of the Deep Run Hunt
Club took advantage Of the splendid
weather yesterday afternoon and turned
ont in large numbers 10 participate ln tne
chase Of genuine gray fox The HOUNDS
met AT the New Reservoir az 3.3l CLOCK.
and al once started in hot pursuit OF
Mr. Rcynard closely followed by the
field which was very large
The chase went FIRST through MT John
Skeletons farm. then through Mr.. Hand-
cock farm. and through Johnson laiil
over 10 the old clubhouse. Master Gray
gave them good chase down 10 the rall-
road in the vicinity of Dunbarton. Ihen
he doubled back towards Youngs pona.
and from there ne ran toMaII9s 'ns S."'
house. and was caught WITHIN ABOUT
hundred yards from where ne was hD-
Grated.
Prior to that he was freed near John
ston's farm. and an attempt was made 10
bag him for another run this afternoon
hut he came down from the tree. and with
"a mighty jump hc evadod the hounds ana
gave them another run across the Rich
mond Fredericksburg and Potomac RAN
road track through the woods towards tne
old clubhouse. and from there across the
Broad-street road. through Skeletons Ola
place. "The Grove and from there again
across the Broad-street road IN the dl-
rection of the clubhouse 10 the place
where he was caught.
This was the best chase Of the season,
and am horses proved CO. be I'm good trim.
and there were no falls. Notwithstanding
lie fact that The field was muddy and very
soft. Mcssrs. Dean Mcanley. J.. Harvey
Savage and John SHELTON were az the
finish.
Among those who took part I'm the chase
were Or. Joseph =. White, president or
the club: +. Harvey Savage. J. T. Ander-
SON. j. Anderson Frank T. Glasgow, Jr.,
Dean Meanlev. John SHELTON, p. - Hig-
ginbotLam. Mr. and Miss Maude Blackes'
Harry q Hoaftfe. master Of the fox
hounds: Allen Potts. Dr. r.. L. Triton. Dr.
Charles j. Siogel William &. Schmidt.
William Rucgcr and others.
The next chase VIII take place ON satur-
day afternoon. when the hounds Will meet
al the Kennels mo $3.50 o'clock.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
The Dangers Of RaIIroaeing.

RADTCRD. VA. November 3-sperial.
William Henkle. Of Tennessee. was XIII
cd here at o'clock this morning. lie
was on his way 10 Elkhorn, w. Va ana
was beating his way on freight train.
Just as the train reached the city hIhl's
Henkle. I'm order TO evade the city police
attempted 10 jump from the train but
slipped and fell. the brake beam STRIKING
him in the back Of the head, forcing him
beneath the moving train, causing in
slant death.
Two freight brakemen on the Radford
division Of the Norfolk and Western rail-
way were killed last night by falling
from tralns-one at Eriston. Va, and the
other at Ada. w. Va.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

moned. Mr. Darby was removed 70 tns
home Of Mr.. Emmett Taylor nearby. ana
which was thrown Hospitality open y
the kind-hearted Humane SoclSsy 500 s,s
removed TO the Retreat foS the SICK
where Drs. II. s. Corey and IL l.. Mclean
gave attendance. The injury was iound
to consist OF a compound fracture OK the
ankle. a.. -
Et excellent surgery the necessity for
amputatin4 the foot was oOyiated.
Mr. Darby Sc president OF the new ki-
vannah Gold Mining Company. lie Is
wldower and f0rty-two years OF 9ge. his
accident evoked rcgrctful expressions
from his numerous friends here.
Bv his own request Mr.. Darby's rela-
tivcs were not notified Of the happening.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

SALISBURY. y. c.. Nov. 3.-Special.-
The Synod OF North Carolina is in session
here. with an attendance Of about one
hundred and fifty ministers and elders.
DR.. Hazen. Of Richmond. Va, delivered
a fine address this evening on the as
sembly's work Of publication and coport-
age. The Synod commended the work
from the srst Of DR.. Hazen's connection
with II. and thanked him for his address
Rev. H. T. Graham. formerly Of WIN
chester. Va, a returned missionary from
Japan. offered a report, ana addressed
the SYNOD tonight on Foreign Missions.
The night meeting was held in Gas
tOnia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
Train Held Un.

LlIChFIELD. ILL, Nov .S.-Last
night as the Buffalo. New York and Bos-
ton limited on the Wabash, due here at
y:iS O'Clock pulled out two men without
masks boarded the chair ear and at the
point Of revolvers demanded the passen-
gers 10 give up their valuables.
After going CrOugh the car, which
was done az a lively rate, the robbers
pulled the bell cord and tch train stopped
and the robbers got or, running east on
Ihird street. and disappearing as the
train moved on. THE robbers got be-
tween seventy and eighty dollars and a
gold watch.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
rHE coCRr or JUSTICE JOHN.
Several Cases Of Assault Before His Honor
in This Court Yesterday.

In This Court Yesterday.
Josopb and Charles Nelmeyer are two
svrians who cndcavor 20 supply the pop
uiace with tawdry trinkets and gay rib
hons and laces. But they got into uou-
bic ON the evening of the 30th Of Septem-
tor whom for some cause as yet unknown
they tackled and beat julius Brown
colored man. with "a chair. The TWO
foreigners Immediately disappeared from
She scene OF action and remained until
Monday. when they returned, presumably
to vote. After voting they went to the
First station and gave themselves up 10
Sergeant Whitlock
Willie Ragiand "a cOlored citizen, has
"a violent temper and he Is also very
Jealous individual His wife Jennie Is
quite comcly and Willie keeps watch
ful eve on her. She IS frivolous and gay
az times. however and Notwithstanding
NViilies watchfulncss she manages 10 cast
an occasional smile upon some admirer.
Jealousy got tho best Of Willie VINO
doesn't believe IN having wife for 9TH
en- peoples admiration and he proceeded
10 wallop Jennie SO worth in the con-
fines Of the First market.
Willie came up with the price, Tor ne
considered IL worth so TO beat Jennie
John TAYLOR. another colored citizen.
beat his wife julia also. $40 worth. John
and Julia arc ncwly-married folks, but
their honeymoon has been an unhappy
one. for Julia is fond Of foreign atten-
ton. and has looked favorably upon the
advances Of another man. John got
mad and lamhasted Julia, who swore at
him.
Ills employer had such faith in John
that Doe paid the $40 on the spot Then
John went his way and Julia hers.
when they appeared in line yesterday
the case went over 20 the 18Th Instant
fof witnesses.
Thomas chapman. coiored was chars-
al with beating Susie Lee, but he was
more fortunate than the other fellows
Who hal been beating women, for no
case was made against him, and he went
f0rth q free individual.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
FLORIDA srArEsMAN INJURED.
State senator Darby. of Florida, Breaks
His Leg.


His Leg.
State Senator r. A. Darby, OF Florida,
visiting IN this city. met with q serious
and painful accident about 4 O'Clock last
evening IN being thrown 10 the ground
from the back OF vicious horse on 'LMeh-
ty-hrst street, near the corner OF Broad.
Dir Darby with "a friend. Mr.. |. blufotu,
OF this city. was inspecting the qualities
u the horse with a Wow 20 purchasing II.
Mr. Darby, Who n an excellent horscman,
after testing the animal In other points,
mounted its back la trying its merits as
riding horse.
The horse Immediately began 10 be-
have ugly and ended its eNhibitlon Of in
traotabllity With = genuine spell Of buck
Ing"
Mr. Darby started 20 throw himself from
the saddle when his LEFT foot tipped and
gOf caught In the silrrup.
Before the excited bysianders could eX-
tricatc tho unfortunate gentleman from
his peril. he had fallen ana ar be fell the
horse drove lfs hind foot Through his
hat
prevented Mr. UaThy's skull from being
crushed BY the kick.
When the Florida statesman Was pick
ed %. II WAS found that he had broken
his lex close 20 the ankle and ttat the
bones proirudcd through the flesh, making
an ugly hurt.
While the ambulance was being sum-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
A SNAIL AUDIENCE
Greeted "The Royal Secret" at the Acade-
my Of Music Last Night.

"The Royal Secret" with Wilton Lack
aye and his splendid supporting company,
closed its engagement al the Academy
last night before small audience.
Tho performance OF Miss Griffin in the
leading female role was an Improvement
over the previous evening, and the other
members OF the company sustained their
parts in an excellent manner.
Tonight the famous Georgia Ministries,
all cOlOred, will hold the boards. and to-
morrow evening The City Of New York."
melodrama. that Is said 10 be first-class,
will begin an engagement Of two nights
and Z matinee
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

George Richardson. a respectable old
colored man, whose wife is employed on
west Grace street, mysieuousy disap-
peared on Monday last and his wife fears
tnat some accident has befallen him. He
is between nifty and sixty years Of age,
very dark. and wears side whiskers Any
information concerning him left at The
Times office. will Doe appreciated.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04
EX-NaNor Hazard's Illness.

FREDERICKSBURG. VA Nov. D.
Specialize condition OF eX-Mayor Jo-
siah Hazard, Sr.. who was paralyzed yes
terday, Is extremely critical The paraly-
sis involves the entire rigb> side and rem
ders him speeches. Some of the absent
members OF the family residing elsewhere
have arrived and others have been tele-
graphed for.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-11-04

Richmond Convocation' ware church.
cloucester County, Va, November sth to
18th, 1891.
on account Of the above occasion the
Southern Railway viii sell tickets Rich
mon to West Point Va. and return az
rate Of 500 round trip. Tickets sold No
vember Sth 10 llth inclusive. good re-
turning until November -, 1881.
In connection with this the York River
Line offers rate az D cents round trip
West Point 10 River Landing for those
attending Richmond C0nvocauOn. Steam
ers leave West Point $500 T.. VI. Mondays,
Wednesdays and Fridays.