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The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

day night at the opening of the new Gem
Monday bright and early, the ticket
buyers were on hand at the Casco Bay
ticket office, and when the clock struck
nine Mr.. Walter Locke and assistant be-
gan to deliver the tickets to the lucky
holders of numbers. There was a steady
sale all day. At night it was found that
more tickets were disposed of than at
any first nights sale in former years. We
shall be very much surprised if the new
theatre does not have as fashionable an
audience as there was at the opening of
the Jefferson.
The patrons of the Gem may rest assured
hat everything will be done for their
confront this season. There will be plenty
of steamers to take the people from Gus
tom House wharf to Peaks Island, and
when the theatre let's out there will be
steamers enough to bring them back
without crowding. In fifteen minutes
after the curtain drops on the last act the
people can all be in the CITY.
Another new arrangem emit, and one
that we know the public will appreciate,
is that the cars of the Portland railroad
of Custom House wharf on the arrival OF
the theatre boats at night to carry the
people to Munjoy, West End, and to the
suburban lines without change of cars,
for one fare This will be appreciated
by hundreds who have never been to the
theatre at Peaks Island on account o. the
difficulty of getting home.
If you have not got your tickets for the
opening week better do it at once.
THE JEFFERSON.
The Jefferson theatre has an outside at
traction tonight in the shape of grand
flag raising, which will take place at
O'Clock. Mr.. Corse Payton will address
the large crowd that will undoubtedly be
on hand from the balcony over the en-
trance and while the band plays the Star
Spangled Banner, beautiful flag will
wave across the street. Every lady in the
audience tonight will receive a souvenir
of the event. Tomorrow is Grand
dewey" night, when every lady receives
a souvenir silver 'tDewey" SPOON The
repertoire for the remaining and last days
of Corse Payton company, is as follows
This afternoon Camille" tonight
"Parisian Princess; tomorrow afternoon
"My Kentucky Home" tomorrow night
''The Galley Slave" Friday matinee
"Ten Nights in Barroom." Friday
night 1.-TWO Nights In Rome" Saturday
matinee, "Flirtation,' Saturday night,
"The Plunger."
NOTES.
I The opening play at BARLEY McCul.
1um's new Cape theatre will be stirring
patriotic drama entitled "Dawn of Free.
DOM"
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

The long period of wet weather has left
some Of the country roads In a deplorable
condition. 1t is impossible to drive over
them faster than slow walk.
The men of the Montauk are anxiously
awaiting the arrival of their dress uni
forms. The officers have received theirs
and they present handsome appearance.
Mrs. Jane P. ThurstOn, an aged and
well-known resident of Tying street. died
last night.
Rev. DR.. G. d. Lindsay, pastor of the
Methodist church at Waterville, attended
the session of Cumberland County Con-
gregational ministers in this city, yester-
day.
Mr.. J. Austin Read of this city has
been spending few days with his par
ents at Biddeford.
: Mr.. Arthur Fairfield of Saco, and re-
Gently of Bowdoin college, who entered
the Annapolis naval academy last fall,
has been assigned to duty on the cruise,
Columbia. Mr.. Fairfield splayed fou.
years on the Thornton academy foot Gball
team.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
DEATHS.

In this city. May 81, Jane P. Thurston. aged
S3 years, 8 months. I6 days.
NOTICE of funeral hereafter:
Massachusetts New York and Baltimore
INT In thf. city, May 81. Harry Knudsen child of
Knud d. and Laurese Knudsen. ageo month.
II days
Funeral on Thursday afternoon at O'Clock
from No. 56 Hammond street.
RlIn York, May 15, Mark Poole, aged II years,
L8In Machias. May %. Mrs. Lydia T. Crane.
In East Machias, May 20. David E. Huntley,
In Richmond, May 81, Charles Flagg, aged
In Bath. May %, Asa G. Palmer. aged 60 yrs !;
oath, Elbridge Souie, aged 70 years.
In Hampdep, May %, Waldo Leonard, aged
10 years.
So wears: 23d. John d. Farrow. aged IA years.
In Dixmont. May 49, Harrison II. Chapman,
In Bangor. May "a, John s. Norcross. aged
In Branch Mills, May 20. Rufus Crane, aged
In South Paris, May %, Louisa j. Thomas
In Rezar Falls. May 90. Jordan Stacy. aged
In winthrop, May 81, Mrs. Ada Cobb. aged
81 years.
1.-THE funeral of James White will take place
Thursday morning at $50 O'Clock from No. IO4
Brackett street.
[Requiem high mass at St. Dominic's Church
at 8 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
MEMORIAL DAY AT THE S. G. A
ROOMS.

Some of the young lady boarders at the
W. 9. A. rooms. on Spring street, con-
veyed an idea in regard to observing Me-
mortal day that was certainly unique At
the time the said young ladies appeared
in the dining room arrayed in manner
calculated to attract attention. The
National colors were displayed through
out their dress, in most artistic man.
ner, though no two were dressed alike.
The effort was considered success by a
majority of the family.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
PORTLAND LIGHT ARTILLERY !

Thirty-six names have been added to
the rolls in place of those who Withdrew
from the new artillery company, to en-
list on the first call. A new organization
has been effected and officers elected as
follows:
Captain-Harry M. Milliken.
First Lieutenant, Sr.--Josoph H.
Ewing.
First Lieutenant, Jr.-F. z. Jones.
Second Lieutenant, Sr.-Chas. Baker.
Second Lieutenant, Jr. - Edmund
Darker. 81 -. ...s.
This organization will be known as the
Portland Light Artillery and will meet
at the armory for drill Mondays and FRI
days ati7.30 p. M.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
MARRIAGES

In Farminetou, May Is, Louis Voter and Miss
Alice NJ. Harlow.
and Esta L. Perry. all of Turner,
In Kennebunk, May 25, Patrick =. Donovan
of Lawrence and Miss AInie L. WaterRouse.
In Belfast. May 81, Truman A, Gordon of
Waldo and Nettie S. Smith of Morrill,.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
] TO IL: T..

A very desirable lower rent on State street,
rooms, bath, laundry and furnace. very con.
venient and in nice repair.
GEO. 7. JU NKLNS, Real Estate Agent.
Under U. S. Hotel, Monument Square.
jne1d1wS
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

COLBY DEFEATS TUFTS.
Waterville, May 31.-Colby University
varsity team defeated Tufts College nine
today upon the formers diamond by a
score of to 4.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
Portland, June /, 1888.
n T the T ollie t
Il Goods counter

- Ia. AOOoS COIth4tSi
we begin sell
ing today five hundred
bottles of Ammonia of
extra strength, very clear
and in heavy pint bottles
with a wide mouth and
large rubber stopper at
Ioc. This Ammonia is
put up specially for US
and is superior to all
others for household use.
This department also
sells an excellent Violet
Extract in bulk at 2oc
an ounce, sold at this
price as a leader, quite
as strong and actually
worth as much as any Of
the famous F re n C h
Violets and costs less
than half.
Bay Rum, our own i'm
portation, 45c a pint and
an extra fine Cologne at
75c a pint, made for us
by one OF the best
American chemists.
Violet de Palm Toilet
Soaps, 3 cakes in a box
for 25c the box. Pit
cher's famous Livura
Ointment. Gre e n e's
Mineral Paste, the best
silver polish. Sea Salt
in 8 ID. bags for a sea
bath at home. Cleanora,
a powdered soap. Moth
Marbles in big drums
for nc. Da y bro ok S
"Bathfume" for perfum-
ing the bath. Powdered
Borax in half pound and
pound packets. Sejdlitz
Powders. Jamaica Gin
ger. in small TASKS.
Hot Water Bags.
Shaving Mirrors, SHAY
ing Brushes and Mugs,
Nail Polish and Cuticle
Acid for removing stains
from the fingers.
Complete stock Of
Roger & Gallet's and
Gelle Freres Toilet pres
parations - G e r m a n
Brushes, etc.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
Sterling Silver.

We have over 500 pieces
OF Sterling Silver, 925-
1000 fine. We make a
straight % per cent reduc-
ti0n on every article and we
have a splendid stock to
select from.
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01
NOTES.

4 The opening play at BARLEY McCul.
lum' e new Cape theatre will be a stirring
patriotic drama entitled "Dawn of Free.
dom -
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

There will be packed house next Mon
The Portland daily press., 1898-06-01

And hundreds of others
fancy pieces, the latest pat
terms and very pretty.
We have a lot of broken
Tea Sets, such as Tea and
Coffee Pots, Cream Pitch
ers, Sugar Bowles, Spoon
Holders and Butter Dishes,
These goods will be sold at
cost 70 close them out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Capt: Powers, superintendent of the
Vicksburg and Greenyille Packet Co.,
had to withdraw the steamer Ruth
from the trade on account of the con-
dition ofthe roads leading from Vicks-
burg to the landing and the impossi-
bility of getting freight of any kind
for shipment. This is speaking lots
for the progressive city of Vicksburg,
when q steamboat has 10 go TO the
bank because freight cannot be hauled
to the landing, aud we hardly blame
Capt. Powers for what he did. One
thing is certain, bis step will cause
something to be done in the way Of
making passable road to the landing
so that steamboats, can get the freight
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

On Saturday night last some low
contemplate person cut loafing "Pup,'
in the side, dog belonging TO Mr.
Fisher. The dog is n perfect pet with
every person, and will follow any one
and there were many regrets on Sun.
day morning when it was learned thai
the faithful old dog had been danger.
ously cut. How any person could be
so cruel as to cut a dunn brute that
bothers no one, we cannot immagine
We are glad TO say that old "Pup" is
now out again on the streets, and we
hope that he will fare better after
fhia
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
M. LANDS WIRTH.

The Ohio, Cumberland, Tennessee
and Mississippi are rising, bad weather
has set in aud the people of Madison,
Tensas. Concorda and the other
parishes below us are now beginning
to see danger almost a! their very door
by the failure OF the completion oil
Biggs aud Reid levees. We are told
that the contractors do not care whet5-
err these levees are completed or not
claiming that they are not to blame
Capt. Newcomer should call the cou.
tractors to time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The steamer Annie Laurie is the
only boat out from vicksburg now,
making three trips q week. Capt
Powers had to take the Ruth TO the
bank on account OF not being able 10
get the freight for shipment to the
landing over the impossible road
thereby running his boat at a heavy
loss. This does not speak very much
for progressive Vicksburg. You have
done the right thing Capt. and it Il
the only way to make them open theil
eyes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Hon. j. E. Ransdell and Mayor
Hamley left Tuesday evening for Mer
Rouge, and will return to-day. They
went over 10 meet the citizens Of that
part of the country in the interest Of
the railroad project. There was big
meeting on Thursday and several OF
the leading citizens of Mer Rouge
spoke in the interest of the 5-mill tax
which was no doubt carried unanimous
ly at the election held to-day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

There is entirely TOO much shooting
going on in our parish, and the most
of it without any provocation or cause
Something should be done 10 stop it,
or the labor of our parish will feel
that they are not protected as they
should be. The parish of East Car
roll has the best name of any parish ia
the State for the way the whites and
blacks get along together, and we
would like to see it continue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
Bazaar Glove
Fitting Patterns

Our Patterns are retailed at popular
prices-1Octs. They are the best and
most reliable in the market to-day
All the styles are thoroughly UP-TO-
DATE. They are the only Patterns
that are fully guaranteed. Any mate
rial spoiled through fault of Patterns
is paid for by us.
We invite the ladies to call.
MAX LEVX.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

There is not day in the week that
some one could not be taken up for
using the banquette as roadway, and
we believe that it is right 10 arrest
them; but we say that it is not right 10
make fish of one and foul of another.
Urea. them all alike, add not arrest the
poor darkie every time he may happen
to break the law. Arrest those who
know that they are breaking the law,
but treat it with utter contempt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Very little is heard from the Biggs
and Reid levees in Madison parish, and
if the report is true that a 3O-foot
guage is looked for at Vicksburg,
things are long ways from looking
bright for the completion of these very
large levees. Another overflow would
be too much for the planters of the
lower parishes to stand. 1t is to be
hoped that these leyees will be complet.
ed in time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Our neighbor, Issaquena county, has
gone dry and no whiskey will be sold
in that county during the present year.
Blind tigers will now peep out in
several localities and it will be neigh
Dor watch neighbor. Providence
keeps straight goods aud Of the very
finest, and our friends over on the
other side of the big muddy can now
trot over their jugs and have them
filled ct any hour, day or night.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

II looks like that the current of the
river will more than likely strike our
shore along the trout, from the way
things look at present, and it would
be a good idea tor our citizens to watch
it closely and II it goes to caving to
notify the government authorities.
The revetment of the bank above
town shows what can be done in the
way of protection.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The levee crossing Old River slough
above town, has sunk fully thirteen
inches since the high water, and it be.
hooves the citizens of Providence to
look after this dangerous part of the
levee. Take our advice and stir things
up now and not wait until the water
is against the levee when nothing can
be done.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

A 5-mill tax for 10 years from the
town of Providence, a 5-mill tax for 10
years from the parish Of West Carroll,
a 5-mill tax for 10 years from the 9th
ward of Morehouse and about $4,000
acres ofland from the two levee boards
seems to Us is inducements enough
for capitalists to build the L. p. & w
r.. r.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
Violate Postal Laws.

a late special to the Times-Demo-
Ecrat from Louisville says sheriff 8
notices Of taxes have been decided by
the Postoiiice Department to be duns,
and if they are printed or written upon
postal cards they are denied admission
to the mails. Sheriff Phanz was noti-
fed by Postmaster Bader that large
number of postal cards sent by him TO
general postoffices were nnmailable be-
cause they were s.duns.n The post
master transmitted to Sheriff Pdanz the
following letter from the First Assist
ant Post master General: II inclose
herewith printed postal card, mailed
at your Office by John K. Pfanz.
sheriff, and letter of transmittal at
tached. You are requested to call up
on the sheriff and inform him that tho
postal card IN question is offensive to
the addressee and is unavailable under
section $50, postal laws and regula-
items. You will accordingly decline
to receive similar cards from that office
in the future"
Sheriff Dunn will observe the rnilIng
aud will not send out postal cards
again. He has already had his notices
printed, which he will enlcose in enve-
lopes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
Mackintosh Goats.

We have them in oil colors, with OF
without cape. all WATERPROOF
Our MOTOR COAT, for railroad oil
steamboat people, is great seller.
We sell BOYS MACINTOSH
Coats.
Money back If not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten.
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

1t is predicted that the river will go
above the 30-foot mark on the Vicks-
burg guage. Just SO il does lot go ony
higher than this we are satisfied.
When 1t gets above forty, then the
time comes for river news to be inter-
esting. Our levees are strong and up
to grade, and VIC can stand almost any
kind of water.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

We are told that a colOred man was
arrested and fined last week for riding
on the banquette in front of McGuire's
gin, and right in front of the colored
mans team was another team of six
mules and nothing was said or done.
Shame on such a dirty thing as this.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

A negro was arrested on Tuesday
and placed In Jail for stealing a horse
from one of the racks in town on Sat-
urday night. The horse was found
afterwards minus the saddle, valued
ut $l7. This thing is getting to be
quite frequent, aud if the right person
has been caught we hope he gets what
he deserves.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The dirt placed over the cistern
lately built at the Opera House corner,
has SINK very much, and should be
looked after. When the .cistern was
being built it was said that il was not
being constructed properly, and it is
tnrning out just as was said. We think
that the Board should make the con-
tractors fix this cistern.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

A communication was handed in
this week for publication in regard to
the late school muddle, which will be
published next week. We differ with
the gentleman who has sent 1t in, aud
think too much has already been said
for all parties concerned; but as he is
responsible for il, We will give It room
in our next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
Mcguire & Schneider.

The nice lots belonging TO Capt.
V. M. Purdy. on the corner Of Lake u
Scarborough strcete, should be pur-
chased by some progressive citizen
who will put up nice building. Bet
ter to buy them now, for later on they
will double in value.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The tax in ward 6 of Morehouse was
carried in favor of the Lake Provi-
dence & Western Railway. Now that
this tax has been voted, we hope it
will not be long before work will be
commenced on the road. When this
lie done, we believe that good size
boom will be felt in Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The shooting of fire works on Mon
day night was against the town ordi-
nance, and the marshals should have
had the persons up before the Mayor.
1t is alright during the Christmas
holidays, but when these are over the
law should be strictly enforced.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
SPECIAL NOTICE.

We are now closing out the balance
of our winter calicos, dress goods, un-
derwear, hats and shoes at about half
price so as to make room for our
spring stock that will soou commences
10 arrive. We solicit part of the
trade.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The corporate limits of Providence
should be extended. Let US talk it'up.
There are great many buildings and
lots lying back of the court house
south of Second street that should be
within the corporate limits. 1t means
more revenue to the town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

About half past twelve on Wednes.
day very distinct shock was felt by
The citizens of town, that caused them
to think that something unusual had
happened. The houses were shaken
and windows ratified, and sounded like
a heavy explosion had taken place not
far away.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

We understand that there is great
deal Of Kicking by the merchants in
the way that the goods belonging to
the defuncl firm Of Spiars 4 Co., we're
sold out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

pU We have just received a COM
plete line of Flows, Plow Points,
Plow Bolts, Trace Chains &c.
Everything to farm with. Will sell
them at price lower than ever
offered in town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

@-A fresh supply Of Buckwheat
Flour, Self Rising Buckwheat, Heck
er's Relied Oats, Imported Spagetta,
Macaroni and yermlcella at Mcguire
& Schueider's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

DR.. Mitchell. our popular dentist,
has been requested to come to May
ersvilla for few days by several citi-
zcns of that place, and will SO up to-
MORROW To remain q week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Mr.. T. j. Powell left last week for
New Orleans TO be with Mrs. Powell,
who proceeded him few days
ago The many friends of Mrs. Pow
ell are anxious about her health, and il
is hoped that the change will benefit
her. -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Mr.. Tiugh Mcclure went ia Mem
phis onthe last trip of the Savannah
TO purchase some stock. Hugh is
away up in &c" when il comes TO
scanning a mule
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Mr.. Willie Piiiman hauded us an iu-
teresiing letter this week written BY
his brother Key Pittman, who is on
the Stewart river in Alaska. We will
print il next week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

Ii seems to be on utter impossibili,y
to get conviction from jury, il mat
ters not how guilty the accused may
be. This was the case at the term of
court just closed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

BERMUDA HAY
AT 4Octs per bale. Call on Mr.. Geo.
Ashbridge at w. p. Burney's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22
Vlcksburg and GraenviIIa Packet Go,

vIckSDurg and 6Ieenvllle fdCkel 10.
Carrying U. S. Mail.
Steamers RUTH and ANNIE
LAURIE.
Schedule Taking Effect Monday,
Nov. 9th, 1897.
FOR GREENvILLE.
Str. Ruth, A.. f. Nimtz. Master.
Leaves every Monday and Thursday
at p. m.
Str. Annie Laurie, T. v. De La Hunt.
Master
Leaves every Wednesday and Satur-
day at p. m.
PURDY & SCHNEIDER.
Agents.
YANCEY BELL.
Agents.
S.-This schedule in effect until
further notice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

EgA complete assortment of seed
potatoes, onion sells &C.. just in at
Mcguire & Schneidcr's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-22

The mail failed 10 arrive on Tues
day on account of The 0ad weather..