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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

1t is impossible for levee guards to
stay UP both day and night, aud do
their duty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
FOE SALE.

Cabin boat, 11x40, Minnie No. Il;
also first class Octave Organ $500;
| portable forge, etc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

A tug with barge loaded with
sacks aud lumber TO be used on the
levee at Shipland. came down from
Greenville on Sunday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

The night marshal was relieved
from duty last week. During the
summer there is no need Of a nigh,
marshal, but during the fall aud win
ter one is badly needed, and he should
receive good salary for his services.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Mr.. and Mrs. John Ikerd had the
misfortune to lose sweet little boy
on Sunday. 1t was laid away in
Providence Cemetery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

When war is declared, coffee viii
advance. Now is your time to lay in
supply. We will save you money.
MAGuIRE g. SCHNEIDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Mr.. Willie Pittmau received a fiue
type writer last week, and as he is an
expert Oh it, we hope to see him
get plenty of work to do. Mr.. Pitt
man is also an exper. in short hand,
and is ready for all work in this line
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
PHOTOGRAPHS.

Photos from $1.25 10 So 90 dozen;
tin types 2 for 25cts for the next ten
days. Gallery on boat in front OF
town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Miss Nellie Montgomery, of Lake
Providence, La, is the guest OF The
family Of Capt. g. .. Benton Win-
chester, {Ky. )SMs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Several of the planters who bad cot
ton in the ground and up, will have to
plant over on account of the frost that
visited our parish week or ten days.
sQo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23
GOOD CHANCE FOR ENTERPRIS-
ING MEN.

Will sell Photo boat with complete
Photograph and Tin type outfit and
learn party the business all for 1925
B. SCHWARZ.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

100 barrels of lime for sale fat 81 .05
a barrel. Five barrel lots or over,
81 90 barrel.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

The levee on the Shipland front,
across the river from us, has been Civ
ing. the people of that part of the
country great deal of alarm. They
have been at work on it for the past
ten days, and several thousand sacks
have been put on it. The wind on
Monday was right against it aud it
must have been alarming.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

Wednesday morning government
steamboat brought down from Green
vile large barge containing wheel
barrows, lumber and sacks, so as to
have everything necessary on hand in
case of any weak place in the leyees
being discovered. The barge is moor.
ed at the levee front i'm Grants canal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

p@Levy's! Lcvy's Il Levy's !!!Thaps
where to buy the best goods for the
least money.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-04-23

We have examined the reports of the
Sheriff and Tax Collector and Treas
urer. find same correct and recon-
mend their approval.
The Treasurer's report shows
Balance on hand ............ S45s2 95
Deduct amt. claims recommended
paid this meeting ....... 3112 46
Leaving balance Si47O 40
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
WILLIAM d. SHIPMAN.

william ID. Shipman. the founder Of the law
firm Of Shpman Larocque Choate OF No. 40
Wall-st. and for many years United States Dis
trict Court Judge for the District OF Connecticut.
died yesterday morning at his home. No. 80 Boue-
ward. Astoria. Borough OF QUeers
Judge Shipman born in Chester Middlesex
County. Conn. December %. 1918. lie
son OF Caoiain A. ID. Shipman and Elizabeth
Peters. His father was a younger son Of Colonel
Edward shipman and his mother daughter OF
Major Nathan Peters. Judge shipmsn's early
education obtained at the district school.
From his fourteenth 20 his twenty fourth year
he worked farmer at home in Chester and
continued his studies.
When twen,y-four years old ne went 10 Spring
field y. j.. village near Newark and taught
school there for six years. In 1910 he removed
from Springfield to East Haddon. Conn. where he
entered the law office OF Moses Culver. lie
admitted 20 the Bar OF his native State in 1850 In
1852 he was chosen Judge OF the Probate Court.
The following year he was elected 10 the State As
semhly.
The election was in the spring OF 1855. and IN the
following July he appointed United States At
torney for the District Of Connecticut. He was re-
appointed In 1856 In 1850 ne was appointed United
States District Judge for Connecticut. He served
thirteen years on the bench In that time he fire.
quently sat the United States Disric, Court for
the Southern District OF New-YOrk. Many i'm
portant cases came before him and he had the
honor OF having many Of his decisions reported
verbatim IN Blatchford's reports. Vols. 20 TO-
on retiring from the bench he came TO live in
New-York and founded the law firm which con-
tinues 10 bear his name, although In recent years
his took mis- place In the active work OF the
firm Originally the firm Shpman Barlow,
Larocque & Macfarlane. Judge Barlow died within
a short time, and Mr.. Choate took his place. and
later Mr. Macfarlane retired
Judge Shpman leaves widow. one daughter,
Mrs John a. Butler OF Hartford. Conn. and four
sons william Benjamin. lawyer OF 81. Paul
Walter and Nelson who succeeded his father as
the active partnt. in New York
Death was due to heart trouble OF long stand
ing complicated ny stomach trouble. The funeral
will he held IN Chester. Conn. on Tuesday. The
service will be held In the chapel at Cedar I'LL
Cemetery In that place.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
EJECTING SPAIN FROM CUBA.
TIME-LIMIT FOR EVACUATION FIXED
BY THE PRESIDENT.
DEPARTURE MUST BEGIN BY OCTOBER Is
AND BE COMPLETED BY DE-
GENDER 81.

GENDER 81.
Washington. Sept. 24.-The officials here are
watching with interest the progress MADE ny
the Military Commission at Havana in securing
the evacuation OF Cuba The Commission has
been slow In making reports to the war be
partmen, but from the latest received 1t APP
pears that the body would like TO have more
definite instructions as to procedure. 1t seems
that the Spaniards have said that they could not
begin the evacuation OF the island until the hrst
Of November and that It could not be COM
pleted before Februa " 2S next.
In view OF the alarming state OF the CuDans'
who are suffering from hunger and Inability IN
the pi esent uncertain conditions to obtain Work
the President decided that he could not assent 10
the consumption OF so much time. Therefore ne
caused the Commission to he Instructed TO oe-
mand that the evacuation by the Spaniards pe
gin not later than October II, ana tha' II ne
completed by December 81. What the result u
this demand will he is not yet known but II i
said that the Administration Is determined 10
tolerate no dnatory tactics the part OF the
Spanish forces in leaving the island anhough
disposed to show reasonable Indulgence
Notice has also been taken OF the expected
purpose Of Captain-Genera Banco 10 remove
the ashes Of Christopher Columbus WIN part
of the surrounding monument II " i"'""''
is not q fixture II is hard TO decide what 49, ana
II is possible that attention will he called TO
the infraction Of the terms OF the protocol al
though this must be done win haste In order 10
succeed In it's object. as the removal Is saIo "
be fixed for next Tuesday.
Meanwhile the United States forces are ne
ing mt in readiness for the occupation, ana
every bureau Of the War Department Will
have its supplies and equipments ready
when the time for movement comes NO time
has vet b, on definitely fixed, and none VIII
no mill the Department IS advised by the Mill
tarv Commission that the health or the u""PS
will not he in danger from the Cuban cHinHte'
II was said by one official In the War Depart
nent that troops would go to Cuba about the
r,i1dle of October; another said about Oc'oper
o. and certainly not later than November !.
The matter OF barracks for troops has been
considered by the Department. and Acting
Secretary Meiklejohn said to-day that the spun
ish barracks would be thoroughly cleansed anu
fumjCated before being occupied bF 'h'''u
States troops No barracks that were ho' ue
clared I'm a satisfactory and healihful conuluoh
v,uld be used II barrack accommodations al
ready built by the Spaniards were not sufficient
this Government would provide IT'S own BAR
racks More care is being given to the matter
of sanitation and health OF the proposed Cuban
expcdition than has attended airy previous eX-
nedition of the Army. The Department mas hau
plenty of time TO make these preparations anu
I. utilizing II FOR completing every arrangement
necessary for successful occupation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
DIED..

JoHNsoNon Friday 23d Lee Johnson In his oen yeas
Funeral from residence his brother. Dwight Johnsos
No. 1858 lst-st. Monday. Goth. at 2 .. m
LANoRIDGE-On Thursday. september %. 1898 wiiiiss
Relatives friends are Invited attend the fynsss
services at his late residence No puasR-st. Dr00s
Ign. on Sunday. September p. at 4'So D. m.
lntermeDt at convenience OF family,
MAHoNEY-Harry C.. corporal. Company r. 18th Rsss
ment. -.
Funeral sundsy September 25. p. M. from hs resi-
War Veterans Association 14th Regiment and his lat
comrades invited.
hall Pttsneld, Mass Anne Cooper. wife Of the lat.
George b. Morewood. Of New-York. in the $50 year
her age.
PETERs-In Berlin, Germany. on. September y: Car
Peters and Louise Onelsmeyer.
MISUNDERSTANDING. September "a. 1885, at nh
residence James L. Reynolds.
Notice OF funeral hereafter.
Relatives and friends invited TO attend the funera
from his late residence No I26 Bergen-st' Brooklyn
on Sunday. September %, at 2:3O p. m
sHIPMAN-At his residence. Astoria Long Island, OF
Saturday. 24;h instant Hon. William d. shipman. "
The sCth wear Of his
Notice OF funeral hereafter
THOMPsON-Suddenly. at his residence New-Rochells
n y, Walter L. Thompson IN the 55th year Of his age
Funeral the First Presbyterian Church. New
Rochelle. y. T.. on Sunday. September 25. at p. m
ToUcEY-At his home. Garrison Hudson. sepsna-
Funeral services viii be held a st. Philips Church IN
TIE Highlands. Garrison New-York. at 23o .. m. OF
Special will Grand Central Station 43d-st a
1905 p. m returning after services
wHITE-on Friday, September 20. in London. England
Andrew Judson White OF this city the 74th year o.
his
Interment private.
wILsoN:m,suddeny. on Thursday September %. 1898.
Funeral from her late residence. No. SCI Unon-st..
Borough Of Brooklyn. sunday. september 30 at .. m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
AMERICAN AND british FLAGS TOGETHER

Washington Sept 4-An instance OF the notable
desire OF the British Government 10 cultivate
friendly relations with the United States is given
in some mil reports recently received by the state
Department from the United States Embassy In
London This refers 10 the great military ma
no.uvres which were recently conducted on SAILS
bury Plain in the first week OF this month. Ihese
manoauvres took place In the presence OF the Com
roander-in-C chief OF the British Army. the Score
tary OF State for War several members OF the
royal family. the foreign military attaches and a
vast crowd OF people. The National nag OF the
United States was placed side by side with the
Rri,,sh royal standard. the Union Jack and the
white naval ensign upon the principal marquee at
Inc saluting point There were no fags on the tent
I'm question except the four mentioned.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
NEWS FROM CUBA'S CAPITAL.
AMERICAN COMMISSIONERS SEND An IN
pORTANT DOCUMENT TO THEIR SPAN
IsH ASSOCIATES-REMoNA Of


BODY OF COLUMBUS.
Havana. Sept 24-It is rumored that the
American Commission to-day delivered an III
portant document 10 the Spanish Commissioner
Robert p Porter spent the best part OF yester-
day in a conference at the BRUSH co'Su'"''
with Consui-General Jerome
At & o'clock next Monday morning the Gap
.a,r-ceneral's bodyguard will form in the Plaza
Cristo whence headed by a band, IL VIII pro-
caad 70 the Cathedral to take part In the mill
,arv honors attending the lowering OF the pooy
OF Columbus from the monument where II no"
rests and the preparation OF the DoN9 i'' '
portation 10 Spain.
rh,r.een nersons who have been confined IN
Tho Cabanas Fortress since April 16 last. under
s.r,ence NJ exile to the Isle Of Pines. recently
forwarded communication 70 La Luchh'
wh,ch that paper publishes to-day. asking lot
,netr release on the ground that other polltical
nrisoners under like sentence nave Deeh Pa'
doned by Captain-General Blanco
General Maxine Gomez some time ago aTr'Neu
q, the camp OF General Rejas' In the santa C'a'
Province General Gomez gives emphatic oeH'a1
20 the published report that he has presented
h,s OBSERVATION as Commander -in-Chief OF the
Cuban Army.
p-,eadier-Ceneral Jose Luis Roban is en-
o,rnrsd tuo and a half miles from Sagua Inc
.ro.s urder his command number eleven nun
ar.d Perfect order and discipline are NAM
,ained IN the camp. over which floats the CUBAN
Gar The Red Cross's banner flies over the nos
n,,ol The main topics Of conversation In zen
o-o, poban's camp are tho peace negotiations
- ,he,r effect upon the prosperity OF the
island ~ NJ.
Yesterday evening the Spanish warshp ""i
II,
uo,,,ro IN tow, the steamer Herman Cortes.
The steamer Mascotte arrived this morning
with 24S passengers on board. among 'hem De-
ING many well known residents ana Hlemoers vi
the best families Of Havana go
canaral Blanco under date OF September -
,oe,,ad decree revoking certain plenipotentlary
ro,,ors with which lie had invested generals OF
,,,,e,on Of the province on November u las''
ooo,n assuming personally the direction OF all
,udc,ol affairs pertaining TO the military Juris-
diction OF the island
THE Colonial Cabinet met yesterday evening
% make the last decision In several matters
,,icb will be treated by the Peace Commission
49,. ., Paris DR. Congosto. the Secretary of
tho General Government. assisted al the meet
ing He Will be the bearer OF 'he decisions o'
,ha local Cabinet and will leave this afternoon
on the City OF Washington
ca,.ral Blanco has ordered all SICK SOL
a,1ra who are still In the field In the Interior
A.. oo N the seaport towns nearest their position
"a % no prepared 10 be shipped by the end OF
,ho month. Instructions have been given that
nreperations shall be made TO have vessels ready
IN embark them for Spain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
OBITUARY.
JOHN NJ. TOUCEY.

John NJ. Toucey formerly general manager Of
the New-York Central Railroad, died at oarrisons-
on-the- Hudson on Friday night. He was one OF
tho Oldest and best-known railroad men In America
For over n year Mr.. Toucey had been In poor
health but It was only after his retirement from
the general management Of the New-York Central
last May that his condition began 10 grow serious
Despite all efforts Of his physicians he grew
steadily weaker Early in the summer he went to
the Adirondacks. where II was thought ne would
he benefited. but he did not improve. lie returned
home only few weeks ago and in weak con-
dtion. lie gradually declined. and two days be-
fore his death lapsed into Inconsistencies from
which he never recovered. Mrs. Toucey and lis
son were at his bedside when he died.
Mr. Toucey. who seventy years old, was
born in Newtown. Conn He began his career as a
railroad man when twenty years old and continued
in It until he retired last spring His first place
was that OF station agent on the Naugatuck Rail-
road. In 1850 he became connected with the Hudson
River Railroad, and years later APP
pointed assistant superin tendent From 1867 10
1881 he SUPERINTENDENT OF the Hudson River
division Of the road. From 1881 10 1890 he gem
eral superintendent and In 1890 he was made gen.
era manager Of the whole system. When s. r.
Galloway elected president Of the road last
May some sweeping changes were made, and the
office OF general manager abolished. The post
OF assistant to the president was created for Mr..
Toucey but he did like the change AMI
signed. His resignation was accepted and he
placed the retired list with the unusual honor Of
a pension. He leaves a widow and
Chauncey NJ Depew who had known Mr.. Toucey
better and longer perhaps than any other OF his
associates said yesterday:
Mr. Toucey was with the New-York Central for
forty years. He began conductor and
advanced step by step to the post OF general
ager. For the last thirty years I knew him Ia.
timatey. I always regarded him one of the
abcst railway operators in the country. In the
field OF managing trains he had few II any equals.
He had In particular the gift Of moving traffic
and passengers with great expeditiousness time
and with maximum good for the company Mt a
minimum cost. His record was extraordinary in
that with the immense amount Of traffic that lie
handled, he met with few accidents. He
loyal 10 fault. and simple minded In his honesty.
His dominant trait fidelitr--hdelity TO his
friends and to his company. He had a host OF
friends and was well known TO railroad men all
over ne world
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
JOUJSIANA'S CENTENNIAL.

uNrnrn The New-OfleaHs wy
- 4. ru "a 1902 the province or Louisiana. by
Oi a. from the Emperor Napoieon Bonaparte.
mart Of tho territory OF the Lnlied Sta ss
pe ,rt nurrhese price, which was so,WoUp, mas
- kecn paid BY the settlement mao WIN
HHoros that amount was 10 be paio 10 Ainerichn
rIaSo, and shpowners who had Chains against
Tor nroperty destroyed In the french wars
,,h rnropean countries and the claims OF nose
VIII were 70 be satisfied out or the money cora
Ph. ~ pTance for the purchase But aIlnough me
uus,,ad STATES Government undertook the set,Ie
III. a., those claims In 1903. IL has not 70 inns oay
nrSermed the duty executed me uussIa -.
pe,'V nronosed 10 hold at 81. Louis In iSO5 cele
J.. 20 - ~ the one hundredth year OF me anne1a
pIu.'", ,he nroyince OF Louisiana 20 me uhited
u ZION vi The Area embraced In the original province
a,nesrs in the States OF LOUISIANA. ArkahShs
NV n1,.n,r,rt iowa Kansas, Nebraska the TWO ia
MIS-. Montana wyoming. ldhho, oregon WASH
ku",, and large parts OF Minnesota ana ,oIolhuo'
h h nbnle NJ fhr indian Territory ana Okhh9ina
.h ev,oD one-third larger than that OF the orsnai
thirteen States: . 4, hold In &, Toufs he
ne as The Globe Democrat says; 81 LOUIS IS
Gnu reest city In the province ana Is the geo
ln nv onicei fen;re OF the country. -, ,,, ..
grap,nrdinr TO THE St Louis Globe Deinocrai
-. co"crnors Of all the States lncludeu N .hs
,ncs'ona province and also the Governor Oh VIZ
r"rrory OF Oklahoma and ihe Mayer o. rmr
youis are TO he included In the comhli,ss 9
OF n;ch Is to arrange for the observance ., Ie this
WniSarrsdth anniversary OF the PURCHASE VI ,o os
nunure This has been decided upon ~ ". IT, oV ~.
mice Of Fifty, when u eo"sus's ~
snnaishrat tou shall take
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
THE PEACE COMMISSIONERS.
MR.. DAY AND HIS ASSOCIATES HEACh
LIVERPOOI-ALL REFRESHED BY
THE SEA VOYAGE.

Liverpool Sept. 24-The United States Peace
Commissioners landed here early this morning
from the Cunard Line steamer Campania, which
reached her landing stage before daylight Ihey
were all refreshed by the sea voyage and are In
good health.
The physical betterment was most marked IN
the case Of Judge Day. who said yesterday even
ing to Senator Davis
II am getting we'll accustomed 70 this sea
travel like IT, and could well enjoy another
week Of It before going ashore
The chairman o. the Peace Commission is
ruch-changed man-for the better-by the
weeks rest at sea. saltwater baths and the
bracing sir on the deck OF the steamer His
face is rudy and his eyes are frightened by
added vigor.
The Commissioners were received by United
States Consul James Boyle. The Mayor Of Liv-
erpool extended to the Commissioners an Invita-
ton to attend q function to be held this even
ing In honor Of the British warships now here
The invitation. however. was declined. the Com
mlgeioners deeming Il unwise To accept civil or
social courtesles before entering on their duties
at Paris.
All the baggage Of The Commission and Its
staff was dstinctvely marked. in order to In
sure expeditions and careful handling. on
leaving Liverpool the Commissioners and their
party occupied three parlor-cars at the head OF
the train, followed by two haggage-cars for
their effects. The Americans were thus cut off
from the remainder Of the train. and secured
privacy during the run 10 London
London Sept. 2i.-The train with the Ameri-
can Peace Commissioners on board arrived here
at 1910 p m. to-day. The Commissioners are
now staying AT the Hotel Cecil. where they will
remain until Monday. On Monday they will
leave London AT o'clock In the morning. and
will arrive in Paris at o'clock the same even
ing
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
TESTING CORNSTALk PITH.

From The Chicago Tmes-Herald
The American Consul-General at ST. Petersburg
Gives this account OF trial OF cornstalk pith made
6y the Russian Admiralty Board on the proving
sounds AT Peigon, near st. Petersburg: "A Golfer
5am six feet long six feet deep and three feet
broad was packed with blocks OF celluose MADE MADE
from the pith Of Indian corlstalks ne nuterihi
was supplied by an American corporation. a SIX
inch solid shot was fred through the dam striking
# about twenty Inches from the bottom. Inc shot
oassed clear through both the iron walls and the
celuose packing Less than half pounT OF ee',a
lose was carr ed out by the projectie Inc water
rompartment OF the dam was filled. giving pres,
sure OF nearly Ave feet of water on me per9ratea
70 shovv ~, the outer surface OF the DAM but IL
was evident the moisture had come along me ne
the shot In four hours no water had come
through the shots path. Tho experiment con
clusiyely demonstrated that snip provided WIN
coner dam packed as was the one used IN me ~
ney,ment could he perforated i've feet below the
water-lins without the kast danger OF ths en'
a{ water.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1898-09-25
wOODEy GINS THAT WERE NOT QUAKERS

From The New Orleans mee-Democrat
-, co,federate veteran who fought at Fort Blake
IL reod the other DAY Cf the dummy guns used Dy
the Standards around Santiago de Cupa 10 mum
bug the American troops. . , =,
"Ah" said he. that reminds me or OLD tines ~
also reminds me that wooden guns nave pe,n
known 10 serve better purposes than making De-
lieve. 49, A., ,. Aa,o.o Tor,
plotsIv The Yankees fixed them up and they
shot just well as II they had been manutaetared
~ iron The opposing lines were hVe hundred
va rds nnart The Confederates were behind the
walls Of the fort and the Federals were strongly
general Candy. the Yankee commander was
without artillery What did he DO but mani
fact,re one hundred mortars from black gum trees
nIact gum trees grew everywhere In the vicinity
He bored them ont. put iron bands around them n
IA 6red s-Inch shells furnished by Fhrraguts
g. g. " The lines were so close that light charges
.un,ced and the extemporzed weapons did all that
was asked OF them.