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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS.
Lake Providence, La. May "a, 1897.

Lake Providence, La, May "a, 1897.
The Hon. Board of School Directors
of the parish of East Carroll. convened
to-day at noon at the office OF the sec
rotary, pursuant TO call OF the fresi-
dent.
Presentation. T. j. Powell, Presi-
dent: C. r. Egelly, Secretary; Direct
ors w. ii. Benjamin, James Beard. y.
S. Mirlikin, N. Fousse, w. N. White
and j. c. Bass.
Absent-Directors Vail Montgomery
and I. B. COTE.
The President briefly stated the OBJ
iect of the meeting, after which the
minutes of the previous session were
read and approved.
Communication from theState Super
inteudent of Public Education relative
to the holding of convention OF the
school directors in the city OF New
Orleans on July 18th and 14th, IN The
interest of the public school system
throughout the state. and providing
for the election Of delegates TO the State
Constitutional Convention. in order
that the school interest of our state
might be represented and proper pro
vision made for the future malnte
nance of our public schools, was read
received, and upon motion OF Directo
BENJAMIN the following Directors ver
elected to attend said convention. to
wit: T. J. Powell, w. N. White AM
w. H. Benjamin, with the addition
&c. X. Egelly, superintendent. WIN
t would also be in attendance AT IN
s Superintendent Convention in N Z
/ on the dates named.
O The treasurer of the school fun
! filed his quarterly report for the qual
ter ending Dec. 81. 1896. and also on
: up to and including April 10, whic
| reports were referred to the Finars
e Committee for examination and prof.
{ er auditing. -,
q The Finance Com mittee then file
l. the following report which was rea'
o received and adopted, and the CLAIM
n ordered paid, to-wit:
Lake Providence. La, May "a, 1897
10 To the President and members OF q
=. Board of School Directors OF the paris
70 of East Carroll
- Gentlemen-We, your Finance Cor
J" mittee, beg leave to report that
d have examined the report OF the trea
Re urer of the school fund, dating fro
er October l, 1896 TO April 10, 10y
he which is supported by proper vouche
J. which report we find correct ana
ne commend its adoption. ;,
or From said report we find that he b
a on hand
Oct. 1, 1S96-Cash bal. on hand Az
10 That he has received
ct from the following
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

1t is strange that with two such
large crevasses as the Biggs and
Reid, that only 20 pei. cent OF the
cultivated land in Tensas and 20 per
cent in Concordia was Inundated.
1t is gratifying 10 learn that the
water is fast disappearing in these
parishes and planting is progressing
nicely.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

Notice is hereby given that the registra-
ton book for the Town OF Providence will
be open at my Office in said town from
Monday, April 10Th to Monday the It'll day
OF June. 1897, the date fixed for holding the
election for municipal officers of said town.
Under Act No. 50 of 1896, providing for a
new registration. it. is necs ssary that every
one desiring to vote in said election shall
register anew.
JS. GUENARD, Assessor.
Providence, La. April 18th, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

Every Republican Senator is a
millionaire several times over. The
poorest among them are McMillen'
1000, 900; Elkins, sl0,ooo,ooo ;
Proctor, $1,000 .ooO;. Hale, $780,
600. and AIdrich, ST. 100000.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29
FOR SALE.

BEAUTIFUL FIVE ACRE LOT. having
a front of two chains and sixty-six links. on
the lake road. next to the property OF MI.
e. Bass. This is beyond doubt the
finest five acre building lot 10 East Carroii
parish.
For terms, apply to
MILLIKIN & HAMLEf.
Real Estate Dealers.
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PROVt
DENCE, LOUISIANA.

DENCE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with provisions OF the
Charter of the town of Providence. and by
direction of the Hon. Board of Aldermen,
an election is hereby ordered to take place
on Monday, the 7th day. of June
Secretary. Treasurer, City Marshal and
five Aldermen.
All persons who may desire to vote at
said election are required to register and
procure proper registration papers In ac-
cordance with Act No. 1877, of the Acts OF
the General Assembly of the State OF Lou
isiana. approved July. 1894.
The supervisor of registration will cause
his office to be opened on Monday, the 18TH
day of April, 1897, at hours to be by him
| fixed and place designated in accordance
| with said Act No. 1877.
Given under my hand and official seal o.
the town of Providence, on this the lotL
day of April, 1897.
| Attest:
G. r. EGELLY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

The Christian Endeavor Society,"
which is to meet in San Francisco
next month, will consist OF 900 dele
oates. 1t will.b one. Of the largest
christian meetings ever held in the
United States.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

During the month of April 1911
799, 527 pounds Of sugar, valued at
sl4,747, 1879, was brought into the
United States from foreign countries.
This heavy importation is caused by
the fear OF the new tariff bill be-
coming law.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

Mr.. Frank Constant has purchased
the magnificent jack king Cotton
from Col. F. l.. Maxwell. King Cot
ton took the premium at the Vicksburg
Fair. Write to Mr.. Constant.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

Senator Gray, of Delaware, and
other prominent Democrats, who
stayed away from the party on ac'
count of the silver issue, have
returned to the fold.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

"A few days ago it was discovered
that five cannons had been stolen
from West Point. They were tro-
phies and considered very valuable,
having been captured during the
Mexican war. This speaks well for
the great military school.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

s. d. McEnery, the U. 5. Senator
from Louisiana, turns ont 10 De q
first class Republican.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

1t will cost nearly $3.50, 900 to re-
build the Biggs and Reid levees IN
Madison parish.
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ANNOUNCEMENT.

hereby announce myself as can
didate for City Marshal of the town OF
Providence, and ask the support OF the
voters. Respectfully,
ID. F. PECK.
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Notice.

Having completed the listing and having
estimated the values OF all real and person
al property in the parish in accordance
with law. notice is hereby given that my
lists will remain open for Inspection and
correction at my Office for period OF 20
days, beginning on the 10th day OF June,
1897 VIC. McRAE,
Assessor East Carroll Parish.
Lake Providence, La, May 20, 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

: Now chat Maurice Hart has been
acquitted, it may be the cause OF tue
N. O. CITY Item suspending.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29
MUSIC.

The Providence Brass and String Bands
will furnish first class music at reasonable
rates. Headquarters at Jno. w. Cookies
F.F. MITCHELL, Leader.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29
BRICK, BRICK, BRICK.
II FL Il
AnrnA Brick COMPANY

Is now ready with fine lot of Brick
for sale for cash. Prices to snit the
times. Call at office of Company, No.
5 Leyee street, for prices
JNO. W. COOKE, Manager.
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

J. C. Bass,
Finance Committee.
Upon motion, it was resolved that
inasmuch as the school session would
close in short time and the teachers
of the white schools being DESTROYS OF
ascertaining whether they would be
reappointed for the ensuing session,
the board after considerable discussion
upon motion of Director Fousse, who
placed the name of Prof. B. +. Dudley
in nomination for reappointment as
principal of the Lake Providence white
graded school voted upon the resolu-
ton, which was adopted. Ayes 4,
nays 2; excused from voting;
Whereupon, Prof. Dudley was de-
clared elected Principal of the above
named school for the ensuing session.
! Upon motion of Director Millikin,
Prof. H. F. Mitchell was re-appointed
principal OF the Providence colored
school for the ensuing session.
Upon motion of Director Millikin,
the election of white teachers OF the
town and country schools and also the
assistant teachers in the town colored
school was deferred until the next
regular meeting on July 9TH.
Upon motion of Director Millikin. the
pay of the 3rd assistant of the Provi-
dence white graded school was fixed at
SAC. 90 per month, to take effect from
the commencement of the ensuing ses-
sion.
, Upon motion of Director Millikin,
the Superintendent was authorized to
purchase gold medal to be presented
! by this board to Master Isham B. Beard
! who will graduate at the close of The
! present session on Friday the 18th day
. Of May, for general department.
The Superintendent announced tina
! the quarterly examination of teacher
E would take place on July LIST and End
J. due notice Of which would be given b,
: him through the Official journal.
. There being no further business tn
board adjourned to meet on Wednes
d day. the 7th day of July, 1897.
+. j. POWELL, President.
= CHAs.R. EeELLY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

lOtn OIL.
we find further that the sheriff and
tax collector has paid over to him the
poll tax and fines mentioned in the re-
port of the treasurer, and are properly
accounted for by that officer.
We have also examined the follow
ing accounts presented, which we have
approved and recommend their pay
ment, to-wit:
F Dudley, examiner. .............s9 90
S b Kennedy, .s ................ w
Mrs. Emma Pope for fuel. ............. 90
Purdy & Schneider. for lime. ......... 20
$40 %
Respectfully submitted,
Jas. S. Millikln,
Jas. Beard,
J. G.. Bass,
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wAnthrax vaccine, for Charlton,
al the Gucuard drug store.
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Wanted An Idea $ 4 r.: e !: !:

r-o..ce vour ideas: they may bring you wealth
wife JOHN wEDDEEBURN CO.. Pst 1rss n ntfs
"a "a I,st ~ two hundred Inventions wanted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

nA- Anthrax vaccine for charboD. at
the Guenard dru. store.
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hereby certify that the above is true
and correct copy of the originally enire List
now on file and OF Record in my ofhce.
Witness my seal and signature this 9TH
day of May A. D., 1897.
J. D. TOMPKINS.
| Clerk eth District Court
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

List of the Jurors drawn for the June 1897
criminal term OF the Hon. TIN District
court tor East Carroll parish. La.
Irrnour Enp rrIIIr EIR ST " EEK
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-05-29

ngCampbell & Chaze have increased
their stock of drugs and sundries. etc.
and can meet calls for anything intheir
No..
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Lake Providence, La.
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Registration. n Office.

CHAs. r. EeELLY, Secretary.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
THE AWFUL VALIANT DISASTER.
Seventy Men on Board-Bat -Four Alive
Reduced to Cannibalism.


st. John. n. F.. April 29.-Anxiety ID
felt at st. Pierre as to the condition
Of the four survivors of the wrecked
French brgantine Valiant, which
struck an iceberg on the Grand banks
on the night of April IA, and foundered
almost Immediately. Three of them are
in comatose condition and it is feared
that one will not live. 1t was found nec-
essary to amputate the arms and feet
of three: their ears and noses were
shockingly frozen and the flesh presents
a ghastly and leprous-like appearance.
AS If this were not wretchedness
enough. their reason is temporarily, if
not permanently gone.
1t seems from what can be snatched
from their incoherent rawlings that four
dories were overturned at the moment
OF the wreck. Two Of the men on board
the rescued dory were taken from the
water almost drowned. They were the
first to perish. The third who died was
a young fellow, about 1s. Four boats
are known to have got safely away
from the ship, but the captains boat
was the only one afterwards seen by
the occupants of the rescued dory. The
most horrifying incident of the experi-
ence was the cannibalism to which thew
were driven by the pangs of hunger.
The dead body which they used for food
was frozen so stiff that they were
scarcely able to hack of the flesh with
their knives. For two days the life of
the Survivors was sustained in this way.
1here were over seventy souls on board
the Valiant.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29

Guthrie, April 29.-Daylight in
Cottonwood valley found dozens Of
people still clinging to the trecs,
overturned houses or timbers in the
positions which they sustained all
during the weary night. Many
places ksewn to have been occupied
before dark, are empty this morning.
the only conclusion being that the
luckless victims dropped into the
water and we're drowned. During
the night the water receded rapidly
and the work of rescue was more
easy this morning. Before sunrise
parties started out from different
points and began transporting peo-
pie from their perilous positions to
land. The water is not so high OF
swift rs yesterday, and the rescu-
ers make rapid progress. Hourly
bodies left on the land by the reced-
ing waters. or found pocketed in the
houses or piles OF debris, come to
light. This is within few miles ol
Guthrie. What damage was done tc
life and property further out in the
country will only be known when
the wire and railway train communi.
cation, Eow at o stand still, is re-
sumed.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
King George Delegates the
Duty to the Opposition
HIS ADVISERS RESIGN OFFICE
Today's Scenes at Devastated
Guthrie, Okla.
General Late News Brought
by Wire.

Athens. April 29-The king sum.
moned Premier Delyannjs this morn.
Ing and asked him to tender his
resignation, and subsequently, en-
trusted the opposition leaders with
the task OF forming q new cabinet.
The assem- bly, convened in extraordi.
nary session and met the second time
last evening, and again adjourned
owing to the lack Of . quorum, fol-
lowed by cries Of disapproval from
the galleries. After adjournment
Premier Delyannis had a long con.
ference with the king, and the oppo-
sition deputies held q prolonged
meeting. but adjourned without de-
Gliding on a program.
Rome, April 29.-The Secol Of Mi
Ian publishes a. Athens dispatch,
saying that peace has been concluded
between Turkey and Greece.
Volo, April 2s.-This town is al.
most completely evacuated by the
Greeks. The women and children
are being taken away enmasse by
sea. The foreign consulates have
hoissed their fsgs. British and
Italian ironclads are anchored in the
hsrbor.
London, April 90 An Athens
special says The Greeks occupied the
heights OF Pentepigsdia. north Of
Arta, and about half way between
that place and Janins, and on.
trenched themselves there.
Constantinop!e. April 90 1t is
announced that the first division Of
the Turkish army at Elassonna has
entered Greek territory from the
vicinity OF Danasi. and captured Ear.
kos. an important Greek base OF op.
erations, IS miles west of Larissa.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
HANOTAUX ADVISES THE TURK.
Tells Him Not to Crowd the Powers, o
He May Get Left"

He May Get Left"
London, April 29.-The Daily News
correspondent in Paris says that NJ.
HanotauX, in course Of a conference
urged the Turkish ambassador to ad-
wise the sultan to hold out the olive
branch to Greece: adding that if the
Turkish troops went further France
would he compelled to come forward as
the defender of the Christian cause. In
that event, said NJ. Hanotaux, Turkey
would have the most reason to regret
the Intervention of the powers. which
would not serve as prop for the Otto
man empire. 1t is understood that NJ.
HanotauX expressed the earnest hone
that the Turkish government would
not make the serious mistake of increas-
ing the difficulties of the task of Europe
London, April 29.-Matters at Athens
are likely to remain unchanged until the
ministerial crisis is settled, when over
lures from the powers to intervene are
expected. The sultan is said to be will
ing to listen to terms. The downfall of
the pelyannis cabinet is taken fo,
granted, though it has not actually oc-
CURED. NJ. Ralli. who is likely to sue
ceed Delyannis, was equally keen fol-
war. A dispatch from Athens says tina,
the extraordinary session of the legisia
tive assembly, convened for Tuesday
evening. adjourned because a quorum
was not present.
A dispatch to The Daily Mail from
Volo says that the English lads of tn,
foreign legion died bravely in the at.
tempt to hold the railway station a.
Larissa against the Moslem infantry.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
Pinyree Must Stand Tr;ol-

Lansing. Mich. April 29.-The case of
eN-Secretary Tryon. of the Detroit fire
commission. against Governor Pingree
for malicious prosecution will have to be
tried over again. the supreme court hav-
ing. in unanimous opinion. reversed
the judgment of the lower court in favor
Of Pingree and ordered new trial The
case grows out of the sensational at
tempt made by Mayor Pingree in 1894 to
get possession of the books Of the fire
commission. He was put cut of the Of
fee by Tryon. whom he had arrested and
locked up. Tryon sues for So. 900.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
BRAVELY FOUGHT.
Battle Between the Greeks and
Turkish Troops.
ODDS WERE AGAINST KING GEORGE

Eut His Soldiers Pousht Like Heroes and
Though Beaten Were Not Diseraced-
Bloody Fight at Pentepisadia Gallantry
OF the Greek Commander-Turkey Gets
Warning from France to go Slow
Latest from the Front.
London. April pa dispatch to The
Mail. from Patras, dated Tuesday even.
ing says: The Greeks have suffered
their first great reverse in Epirus, and
the situation has changed with start
ling suddeness. When I last telegraphed
the Turks were in full and disorderly
retreat toward Jarina, and the Greeks
were joyously advancing. For some un-
accountable reason the absurdly made
quate force of only 1850 men was de-
tached from Phiilipiadia to seize Pente-
pigadia. On entering Pentepigadia some
irregulars by mistake fired upon the
Greeks. During the confusion which
followed 5000 Turkish infantry arrived
from JaniIa and instantly attacked the
Greeks. desperate and bloody hand
to-hand encounter ensued. The Turks
uttered demCnical yells and showed the
greatest forocity. while the Greeks, who
had been without fcod all night long
and were hopeiess'y outnumbered, were
taken at terrible disadvantage.
Greeks Fly, but Rally and Come Again.
An hour after the fight began two
companies of Turks occupied a hill on
the Greek flank and opened a deadly
fire. The Greeks broke in confusion and
fled in panic. With the greatest diff
Guilty their officers rallied them and led
them back to Ehe front, where they re-
newed the battle against overpowerins
odds. Major Conmundaro commanded
them. All Gay he fought in the front
line. Two horses were shot under him.
and he was twice wounded. but he
seemed to bear a charmed life A Greek
lieutenant, an Italian volunteer and five
privates rushed upon the Turks. Five
of the seven dropped dead before they
got anywhere near the enemy, and the
sixth was wounded. Another private,
when the Greeks fed. fought the Turks
from behind rock for five hours, until
he was killed.
Reinforcemcnts Arrive Too Late.
AZ o'clock in the evening the Greek
anmunitioS failed. The men were faint
from want of food and the retreat call
was sounded. 4 second Greek force Of
infantry. cavalry ard field artillery, ad-
Varcirg by another road, arrived an
hour too late. This also retreated in
great disorder. The Turks now hold
Pentepisadia, which might, however, be
attacked by artillery. The Greeks are
greatly depressed and discouraged The
retreat is much discussed here, and no
one can explain it except upon the
hypothesis that there was a risk of the
Turks disembarking force at Prevesa
and SO cutting off our escape. The
Greeks have suffered a reverse, but
Greek honor is not lost
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
New Laws for Michigan,

Lansing, Mich, April 29.-The house
has passed bill making it unlawful for
fire insurance companies to enter into a
combine to fix and maintain rates, and
has agreed to the senate amendments
to the Lusk bill permitting suburban
eleceric roads to carry light freight. The
latter bill. together with bills designating
the apple blossom the official flower of
Michigan, and requiring railroads to
carry bicycles as baggage are now
ready for the governors approval, which
Is assured. The house defeated the Ober-
dorfer bill. appropriating $4,000 for an
agricultural and horcultural station in
the upper psninsula.
Rock Island Argus., 1897-04-29
NOW IT DEPENDs ON KYLE,
DebOe's Election Is Not Of Much Use n
the Republicans.


the Republicans.
Washington. April 29.-The election of
Deboe in Kentucky does not change the
political complexion of the senate, but
on some party questions might give the
Republicans a majority If Senator Kyle,
of South Dakota, voted with them, to-
Iether with the vote of the vice presi-
dent. The election of Deboe makes the
total membership of the senate SS, COM.
posed of 43 Republicans, SO Democrats
and IL Populists and silver Republicans
With Kyle. the Republicans have A,
tie: and with the vice president a ma
jority of 1. 1t is believed, however, that
in case party vote was imminent or
probable an election would occur in Flor
ida, leaving the senate standing as be-
fore Deboe's election. Besides, a party
vote would mean debate, giving
the Florida Democrats time to get to-
gether.
The Republican senatorial committee
on committees was in session yesterday
and was informed of the Kentucky cleo
tion. This committee will reserve
places for the new Republican senator.
II is expected that the committee will
complete its work today and prepare a
report to be submitted to the Republic
on caucus as soon as called. Most of
the places have been arranged and await
the attendance of other members of the
committee before they are definitely
agreed upon.
The Republican Subcommittee of the
senate finance committee, which is pre-
pairing the tariff bill. decided definitely
yesterday not to attempt to report the
bill to the full committee before next
Monday. The Democratic members of
the committee. when the bill is pre-
sented, will ask for time sufficient to ex-
anime the bill in detail. with the view Of
suggesting any amendments they may
consider it possible to have accepted by
the committee. They might expect to
make this examination apart from the
Republicans and to sit with them only
when a conference Unnecessary. Amend
ments which they know will have 10
chance of being accepted will be reserved
for presentation in the senate.