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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Memphis has issued a formal call
for quarantine convention to be
held in that city on November 18th,
and 10th. All the Southern States
will be represented, and it is sup
posed that steps will be taken towards
the establishment of national GUAR
ant!ne that would do away with the
non-sensical quarantine regulations of
every little one-horse town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Executive Department. State Of La.

Whereas. j d. Tompkins, late Cleri. of
the Seventh District Court, has applied TO
me for the cancellation of a homo. drawn
and subscribed by said j. ID. Tompkins as
principal, with l.. Aschaffenburg in the
fuu sum of $1,000, Robt. Nicholson in the
fnll sum of S25C0. n. K. Barwick in the full
sum of $1,000, Edward W. Constant in the
full sum OF $1,000, Phil Mcclure in the full
sum of $1,000. @. M. Franklin in the full
sum Of $1,000, j. G Oldfeld in the full sum
OF $500 and NJ. G. Mcclure in the full sum
of $1,000 as sureties, dated July 6. 1896, and
conditioned for the faithful performance
and discharge by said j. d. Tompkips oil
his duties as clerk OF the Seventh judicial
District Court. parish of East Carroll.
Now. l. Murphy James Foster, Governor
of the State of Louisiana, have thought
proper to issue this my proclamation with
the view of giving public notlce to all per-
sons interested and concerned to show
cause in writing. at the office Of the Secre-
tary OF State at the city OF Baton Rouge
La, within ninety days from and after the
publication hereof why said bond aud the
mortgage resulting tberefrom should moi
be cancelled and annulled and the above
securities discharged nom any further
liabilities in the premises.
Given under my signature and the sea
of the State of Louisiana at the city OF Bat
ON Rouge, this tenth day of october, A. ID
1898. MURPHY JAMES FOSTEh.
By the Governor
JOHN T. mitchell, Secretary of State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
IMPROVED SERVICE ON Y. & NJ. V.
RAILROAD.

Beginning Sunday, Feb. 9th, the
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railroad
will run elegant Parlor Cars on its day
trains Nos. % and "a between Memphis
and Vicksburg. A nominal rate for
seats in these cars will be charged.
Train No. "a viii leave Vicksburg at
$40 a. N. arrives at Memphis at 7:30
p. M, connecting wish The Illinois Gen.
trail railroad fast Vestibuled trains for
st. Louis. Chicago. Evansville, Ind.
Louisville and Cincinnati TO all
points mentioned through Sleeping
Cars are operated. Elegant Reclining
Cars are run between Memphis ard
St. Louis and between Memphis and
Cincinnati, seats in which are free.
See condensed schedule.
Leave Vicksburg $50 a. M.
Arrive Memphis 7:30 p. III.
Supper at /. c. dining-room.
Leave Memphis 500 p. IN.
Arrive St. Louis 7:16 Il. N. next day
Arrive Chicago 11:15 Il. m. next day.
Leave Memphis S:45 p. NJ.
Arrive Louisville TAO a. m. next day
/ ATTY tNJiDClhutiti 4 nv y. III. iiS->t va
Arrive Washington 6:47 q. N. second
day
| Arrive Baltimore $50 a. N. second
day.
| Arrive Philadelphia 1915 am. second
day.
Arrive New York 1886 p. m. second
day.
Close connection is made at Louis
vile and Cincinnati with solid Vesti'
buled trains for points east.
Dining car service on connecting
trains from Cincinnati.
For further information and reserva
ton of sleeping car accommodation
call on or write to your station agen
or the undersigned.
A @. PEARCE,
G. P.-& T. A.. Vicksburg. Miss
JNO A. SCOTT,
DiV'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis. Tenn
VIM. ALFRED KELLOND,
Asst. Gen1 Pass'r. Ag't., Louisville
! KY.
A. H. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Since his western trip, the Presi-
dent is convinced that 1t is our duty
TO take possession Of the entire group
Of the Philippines. He has been
deluged with letters from all parts OF
the United States and with resolu-
tions from commercial and religious
bodies, urging that American sover-
eighty should be maintained when
ever the flag has been planted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
YOUTHS HANDLING FIRE ARMS

The tragicai death of young
Eddie Martin, last Sunday in Vicks-
burg, caused the ylcksburg Herald
TO print the following editorial 90
the subject of boys handling fire
arms:
ssThe deplorable accident through
which young Ed. Martha most
worthy and promising youth-lost
his life, is another warning added to
the many, for careful handling OF
FIRE arms. The lesson of such TRACE
dies ought to be mingled with the
palby they arouse for the grief
stricken sufferers-not the least
agonized of whom is the boy who so
innocently slew bis friend. On the
same day the Times Democrat of
Monday chronicles two like occur
rences; one resulting in the death of
boy near New Orleans, and the
loss Of leg by another near Sum
nit. With the modern quick load.
ing guns the danger of such acct
dents is all the greater; a fact that
parents should take into considera-
ton"
These are our sentiments also and
could We express them in stronger
language, we would. We have
often deplored the fact of thought
less parents permitting their young
buys to go hunting by themselves
or with other boys. We fear they
may be brought to sense of thell
duty some day by just such a cal
amity as the three that happened
last Sunday. If accidents do hap
pen to careful people handling fire
arms, how much more will they hap
pen to imprudent and thoughtles'
boys. Put stop to it before 1t il
too late, or you may regret it al
your life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

A suit was filed in New Orleans
las. week by Messrs. Fairchild &
Hobson, commission merchants,
against the Louisiana and Arkansas
and the Western Union Telegraph
Companies for damages caused by a
mistake in a telegram. On Novem-
Der 22nd, 1897, Robert Worrell OF
St. Joseph telegraphed to Fairchild
& Hobson, his commission merchants
'Buy me ten May corn" being
an order to purchase 10000 bushels
of May corn. When the telegram
was delivered to Fairchild & Hobson
it read "Buy me ten May" and as
this message, according to trade
regulations meant to buy him 10000
bales of cotton deliverable in May,
they Immediately bought 10, 900 bales
OF May cotton. Worrell, of course,
would not hear to their purchase, snd
Fairehild & Hobson had to sell the
5000 bales of May cotton and they
thereby incurred loss OF S252.49
they are now suing the telegraph
companies for that amount. The
mistake was made in the Tallulah
office. The untinvolved is small,
but the principle is most important,
and there is no doubt that the tele-
graph companies will have to pay.
The Louisiana and Arkansas line is
the line that ends here, aud of which
j. NJ. johnson of Tallulah is presi.
dent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
APPOINTMENT
Of Com aiissioners and
Clerks Of Election.

State of Louisiana. Parish of East Carroll.
We. the undersigned Supervisors of
Election for East Carroll parish and State.
In obedience to act No. 152 of the General
Assembly of Louisiana, have this day APP
pointed The following named commission
ers and clerks of election tor the various
wards and precincts of said parish. to act
as such at an election to be held on the End
Tuesday the Sth day Of November. 1898, Tor
q member of Congress and Railroad Com
missioner:
FIRST Ward. Farrview or Nieho.soh's
stre-B Beard. Chris McGinnist and DICK
KEGS. Sig p. Woolf. clerk.
First Ward, Epps store, Montfceiio-Jas.
WHY, l.. W. Gay and Alex Murphy. A. b.
Weeks, clerk.
Second Ward. Transylyania store-Abe
Bass. G. II. Webb and Dick Fowler. A. s.
Root. clerk.
Third Ward, Court House,. B. keriin,
r. B. Shields and w. II. Hunter. w. FL.
Fisher. clerk.
Fourth Ward, Robertdale store-i. b.
Fass. J. II. Webb ADD Webster Brown. W.
III. McCulloch. clerk.
Fifth Ward, Black Bayou store. L.
White, F. b. Davis and John Patterson
W E. DUNN,
o. j. HURLEY.
w. G. MCRAE.
Supervisors OF Election.
Lake Providence, La, October 10, 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Two New sIae-wheel steamboats,

The .tChalnlette Packet Company y
owned and operated by the New Or
leans & Western Railroad Company OF
New Orleans. in behalf of their termi-
uai-Port Enthusiastically purchas-
ed the str. kate Adams" and have re-
named her the Dewey" Capt. Andy
Sullivan as master, Frank Perkins as
clerk and Henry Lynch as steward
have been placed in charge.
The dewey" not only has freight
room for 5000 bales of cotton, or its
equivalent, but has passenger facilities
and accommodations larger and supe-
rior 10 any boat running into New Or
leans. She is lighted throughout with
electricity; has AZ state-rooms on the
cabin floor capable of comfortably
berthing "a people. and has aecommo-
dations for 2S bureau passengers. The
berths are provided with springs and
hair mattresses For the past few years
this boat has been in the mail and pas
senger service, making tri-weekly trips
between Memphis and Arkansas city.
The str. "Chafmette," formerly the
"City of Vicksburg," is practically a
new boat throughout. She has been
most thoroughly altered and modern
lied, and is the admiration OF all river
men. This boat can easily accommo-
date 5000 bales of fiat cotton. The in
surance people have already granted a
permit for her to carry 5000 bales. III
addition to this, she can easily accom-
mediate 5000 sacks Of seed. or its
equivalent in other freight. While the
"Chalmettee" can carry an exception
ally large cargo, she, like the Dewey"
is IA side-wheeler and very fast. She
also has large passenger facilities and
AGAIN like the dewey" viii cater to
the travelling public. Capt. Mike Car
bine as master. Theo. John rs Pnrser
or CLERK aud Chas. f. VandergrIft as
steward have been plsced in charge.
This is sufficient guarantee that freight
and passengers will be well cared for.
The '.Chalmette" left Cairo on Tues
day last, October 18th. at 8 p. nj. for
New Orleans on her maiden trip, and
picked up big cargo Ell route.
The Dewey" left New Orleans We'd
nesday, Goth. inst, at p. M, for the
! Bends, and went into New Orleans with
. big trip.
We are requested by the "Chalmette
Packet Company" to extend most
cordial invitation to all of our readers
to board these boats on their arrival
and inspect them.
AS soon as the iStr, ''Chalmette'
reaches New Orleans, she will return
up the river as far as Sunny Side, pos
sibly to Arkansas City.
Both boats will make regular weekly
trips on schedule between Port Chal-
mette. New Orleans and Sunny Side.
Shippers and planters should not
overlook the fact that to the Port
Chalmette enterprise is due the present
low handling charges which now exist
at New Orleans on cotton, and which
are about one-half of what they. were
previous TO Port Chalmette's existence
also that to the Port Cbalmette people
is duo the present low river rates or
cotton. which are: 50cts per bale from
all landings between Sunny Side ant
Vicksburg to Port Chalmette, and Acct!
from all landings below.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Only 215 negroes are registered in
the parilh of Calcasien.

Brother Pipes OF the Gueydan, La,
News, must have been swindled by
some pious brother, for he thus pours
out this pIaintivc effusion: "Tha,
it is hard for tue preachers to elevate
the moral tone Of a community,
when their leading church members
practice fraud in their dealings with
their fellow-men."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Prices On Briok.

On and after August LIST the follow
ing prices win be strictly adhered to-
On lots of less than 5000, $40 per m,
On lots of 5000 to 10000. SO per M
On lots of 10000 or over, $3.50 per m.
The above quotations are as low as
we can consistently malutain a small
honest living legitimate profit.
Brick is positively cash. No credit.
ACME BRICK co.
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Laurent Perosi, the Italian priest,
who is said to be equal to Verdi and
superior to Mascagni and is reckoned
among the musical prodigies Of that
country, is but 20 years old. He is
musical director Of st. Marc in Ven
ice, and so far has composed three
oratorios, the Passion, the Transligu-
ration and the Resurrection.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Confidence continues to increase to

Confidence continues to increase to
such an extent that the betting fra
ternity are now offering odds on Van
Wyck that he will be elected Cover
nor of New York. Three weeks ago
1t was three to one on Roosevelt,
even money last week, and now the
big end Of the bets are on Van
Wyck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

The Police Jury of Catalonia
parish has imposed tax of scots
per<head on all dogs in that parish.
The constables OF the various wards
are required to collect the tax, or
xiii the dog. The constable retains
one half of the tax for his services
and the balance is paid into the
parish treasury for the benefit of the
public roads and bridges. It would
be a wise act on the part of our
police jurors if they would enact a
similar law in this parish, not that
lit would add any large sum TO the
roads and bridge funds but If the
constables would do their duty il
would be the means of Kidding the
parish of many worthless dogs, as
every body who owns a good deg
would be willing to pay a small tax
on that animal, especially wben
they know it is somewhat of a pro
lection to their dogs from the rava
ges of the worthless cur, the owner
of which does not think enough Of
to feed, not even to think Of paying
tax on. -Richland Beacon News
A very good ordinance indeed,
which we recommend strongly to The
consideration OF our policeijury fol
its immediate adoption, if they think
proper. It would be good rid
dance of hundreds of ours in ths
parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Brother Todd says that the new
jury system has acted charmiugly in
Morebouse parish, and has given
general satisfaction except to the
culpglts who have had to face the
jufies. TIE little bob tall jury
(jaJy ,gs) doesn't make much
show. npf much fuss and furore, but
ssll gets there all The same"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Succession Sale.

Seventh District Court, Parish of East Car
roll, La,
Succession of Emanuel Baker-No. 2 Pro-
bate.
By virtue of writ of sale to me directed
from said court in the above styled success
sion requiring me TO sell all the property in
ventoried, will sell on
Wednesday, November %, 1898,
between the hours prescribed by law, AT
the door of the Court House, in the town
of Providence, La. all the right. title and
interest of said succession in and to the
following property, to-wit:
LIST. House and Lot in the Arlington ad
dition to the town, of Providence. opposite
the property of Silas Fulgum, known as the
d. l.. Priest property. with the improve
ments thereon.
end One old mare, wagon and dray.
Terms Of sale-cash according to inyen
tory.
ROSE BAKER KELLY,
Administrative.
pravfIapna To gJud 1898 At
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
President Mckinley has issued h

President Mckinley has issued his
proclamation, appointing Thursday
Gath, of November as day of
national thanksgiving to thank God
'sfor the mildpess of the seasons and
the fruitfulness Of the soil; for the
continued prosperity of the people ;
for the devotion and valor OF our
country-men; for the glory Of our
victory and the hope OF a righteous
peace, and to pray that the divine
guidance which has brought us here
tofore to safety and honor may be
graciously continued in the years 10
come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
A Western Company is asking PEI

A Western Company is asking per-
mission from the navy department
to raise the Maine free Of charge.
They would likely exhibit it at the
different sea coast cities OF the
United States, and afterwards sell
parts of it to all the dime museums OF
of the country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

The police jury of Avoyelles
parish has passed an ordinance direct
ing the assessor to assess all dogs
and the sheriff is to collect 60 cents
on each one of them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

America is carrying civilization in
to the Philippines with vengeance.
In the last six weeks so carloads OF
beer, and 6 carloads of cigarettes
have been shipped from San Fran
cisco to Manila.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

1t costs $500 to produce one
pound Of gold, "a cents for one
pound Of aluminium and $4,000 to
produce one pound of gallinm the
costliest metal in the world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

For the last GO years, man by the
name OF Mangan from Balbriggan has
been make Queen Victoria's stock
iDgs. The old lady felt grateful the
other day and sent him her picture
with her autograph signature.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

The Mansfield Journal is our au-
thority for saying that some farmers
in Scott County, Ark, are blowing
up their cotton crop and sowing the
ground in wheat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Arcadia parish will have graded
high license next year, and the
amount of the license will be accord
ing to the gross amount of the sales
of the dealers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

The court of Cessation in Paris has
granted new trial to Dreyfuss, who
is confined on DEVILS Island for SELL
ing state secrets to the Germans.
The court, however, declined TO
order the release of Dreyfuss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Before next Christmas New Or
leans will.be connected by telephone
with the North; on Christmas day
people in New Orleans will be able
to speak their greetings to their
friends 10 Boston and Omaha, 1900
miles away. The telephone is get
ting more and more used, and all
progressive towns are, trying to be
connected with the main lines of the
long distance companies. Providence
tried it few months ago; as usual
the enterprise was started with q
vim, and after a while seemed to
have been given up as bad job.
For the past four years, Providence
and the second ward have been try
ing to shake hands over the wire, but
so far have not succeeded. We I'M
derstand that public spirited gen.
tleman of Providence has offered the
wire. insulators and brackets to con-
meet US with the ward below, that
only the poles and the labor would
have to be subscribed, but so far we
have heard nothing of a subscription.
Gentlemen Of the second ward, stil
up a little, get up the necessary
amount, and be connected with the
parish seat, if you can't be connected
with the world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

A photograph is being made for
use al the Paris exhibition of 1900,
which is expected TO be of sufficient
dimensions 10 be heard by 10000
people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Admiral Dewey is a collector OF
butterflies, his collection is the larg-
est in the country; it is insured for
So, 900, which is only portion Of its
value.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

The police jurIes all over the State
continue to put on heavy liquor
license, all the way from $1,000 to
$1,000.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
spriug and suinmer Samples.

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received his new
line of Spring and Summer samples,
and invites his friends to call and take
a look at them. On account of the
newtariG. clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

To cure cold in one day. take Lax
alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if 1t fails
to cure. 25c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Catahoula parish has lately taxed all
dogs in the parish 50cts per head, for
the benefit of the public roads.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05

Last Saturday was good day for
the merchants, they all did fine Jusi-
ness 1t WAS The first Saturday with
in the past two months that it did not
rain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
For Railroad Commissioner, Third
Louisiana District,
w. L. FOSTER,
of Caddo.

In getting the Philippines we sbal!
have to assume $40, 900, 600 indebt-
edness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-05
Cancellation Of Bond.

Providence. La, Oct. end, 169s.-5t.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-17
WILSON LAW.

The daily papers of last week con-
tanned a dispatch from Berlin saying
that bill increasing the North Ger
man Lloyd's subsidy by l 500, 900 marks
for fifteen years had been approved by
the Bundesrath and was going to the
Reichstag on the morrow. This pro-
posed increase is on condition that the
North German Lloyd's increases it's
monthly sailings for East Indian ports
to . fOrtnightly service. Somewhat
over year ago the German Minister
for the Interior declared tor this In
crease, saying: "There was every justi-
fication for protecting German enter
prise by increased subsidies" And
Engineering" the great paper repre-
senting the British iron trade and de-
pendent industries, writing at that
time Of the German trade In India,
said: 'In 1888 the total value of goods
exported by Germany was E75O, 900, in
1895 the value was 100000" Ger
many Is now paying 81, see, 400 in sub
sides annually and the proposed addi-
ton Of l ,50O, 900 marks will increase the
subsidies to about s., 400, 600, and she
thinks this large annual payment iusti-
fable by the increased exports. Eng
land Is now paying, or was two years
ago, s., 2l0, 434 in subsidies and finds it
profitable. It is not necessary to say,
however, that both Germany and Eng
Il nd disapprove Of our paying any SUBJ
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1898-02-17

IT must be an edifying spectacle to
the average Democrat of the country to
see Popocratic Chairman Jones, who
holds his position through the influ-
ence of the silver-mine owners wing
of the Democratic party, wavering be-
tween opinions as to whether he shall
not decapitate the man who led the
Democratic party to victory in 1892.
The silver-mine owners and their allies
in the Democratic party, SO called, are
demanding the removal Of VIM. HI.
Harrity, the Pennsylvania member OF
the Democratic National Committee,
because he does not subscribe to the
free silver doctrine. It was Mr.. Har-
rity whose splendid management led
the Democratic party to success in 1892,
and to see the element of the party
which led it to defeat in 1896 now de-
handing the political scalp Of the one
successful warrior of that party is q
touching spectacle.