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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-19

BtaFIHg Il UasH UElAIIOt OF SlIU %
We have examined the report of the
Marshal and Tax Collector, and find
same correct.
We have examined and approved
the f0llnuipo claims.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-19
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Lake Providence, La, Nov. 8, 1898.
The Honorable Mayor and Board OF
Aldermen met this eve at o'clock in
regular session and adjourned to meet
on the 10th instant.
Lake Providence, La, Nov. 10, 1898.
The Board of Mayor and Alderment
met this eve pursuant to adjournment.
Presentation. g. NJ Franklin. May
or; ID. w. Gilmour. Secretary; Alder
men V. NJ. Purdy, James Beard. r. l..
Hill and n. Fonsse.
Absept-Ald. c. r. Egelly.
On motion of Aid. Beard. the read
ing of the minutes OF the previous
meeting was dispensed with, and the
Mayor authorized to sign same as read.
The Finance Committee filed the
following report. which was read and
adopted, to-wit:
Lake Providence, La, Nov. 10, 1893.
To the Hon. Mayor and members OF
the Board of Aldermen:
We, your Finance Committee, re.
port that we have examined the report
of the Treasurer and End that he had
on hand in cash of date of last report
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-11-19

SUBSCRIPTION: $500 PER YEAR.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
Mrs. Mack Sentenced to Imprisonment

New York, January 10.-Mrs. Angus
ia Mack, jointly charged with Martin
Thorn, of the murder of William
Guldensuppe, a bath rubber, at Wood
side, l.. L., in June of last year., was
today sentenced to fifteen years in the
state prison at Auburn. The good
time allowance attainable may reduce
the term to ten years and five months.
Thorn was sentenced to be electro
cutd during the week beginning today
but the appeal taken by his attorney
acted as a stay.
Mrs. Mack received her sentence
calmly. She Will be taken to Auburn
as o as the necessary forms of
procedure can be gone through with.
In sentencing her, the court sought
to impress upon her that although she
was equally guilty with Thorn. she
had made a wise move when she de-
cided to become a witness for the
state Judge Gtarretson said the court
was bound to recognize h assistance
Mrs. Mack had rendered in te5tifying
against Thorn.
When Thorn was informed by War
den Sage, of the sentence, he showed
but little interest. Thorn Said ne would
rather have III today than have
any further delay. He minated that
he did not expect a new trial or a
Communication of rhe death sentence.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
CORBETT TO FITZSIMMONS
He Sends Another Challenge-Ofers to
Pay Fitzsimmons &35, 600 IL the Latter Is
Not Knocked.Out in Ten Rounds

St. Louis, January 10.-At the close of
the second act of the theatrical perform
ance tonight, James ]. Corbett stepped
before the curtain and announced tina
he offered Fitzsimmons $3.50 900 for a fin
ish fight, the entire sum to go to Fitz-
simmons if Corbet fails to put him out
in ten rounds.
Corbett intended to issue a challenge
on January 18th, but decided to make it
public tonight. In it he says:
LAS a last inducement to overcome
your obvious reluctance to meet me
again. 1 will make that proposition more
favorable, thus: A purse of So 600 stands
ready TO be offered as a prize for a meet
ing in the ring with you. To this i will
add $4,000 of my own. conditionally, that
you agree to box me to a finish. This
makes $4,000. / offer this entire sum If I
fail to stop you in ten -ounds-that the
contest must continue 20 a finish and,
that I shall have something to say in re-
gard to the appointment of a referee who
will not be unfairly prejudiced in your
favor.
This is my final propIition, take ii
or leave 1t. If you really want fght-it
offers. If you want money-a sum is
ready, exceeding your gross receipts In
five battles. If you want reputation you
can make ii better by meeting me than
by meeting all others together. II you
doubt this. ask the public each night
when you exhibit
That is my ultimatum.
Whether you Will venture or not, this.
my last challenge to you-and to bind
which / shall post SO, 90 forfeit the mo-
ment you accept-remains nailed where
you must see and canno avoid IL.
JAMES j. CORBETT.'
St. Paul. Mimi, January 10.-Well.
now, what do you think Of THAR" was
all that FitZsimmons would say tonight
when shown the Associated Press dis
patch from st. Louis announcing the Of
fer by Corbet1 Of $500 II FftZsimmons
would fight him.. The proposition SEEM
ed to amuse him and he refused TO con-
slider il seriously, referring the inquirer
TO his manager.
Little more was TO be learned from
Martin Julian. He said emphaticaliy
that he would consider no fight propo-
sails until Corbett had whipped Maher.
and refused TO talk Of any other posi-
biIilieS.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
Secretary Aleer's Condition

Washington, January 10.-Alarming sto-
ries sent throughout the west relative to
the condition of Secretary Alger. have
caused the issue of a formal statement
from Assistant Secretary Meiklejohn, af-
ter consultation with Captain Woods, the
army surgeon who has been attending
the secretary during his illness, which
has now lasted about a month. 1t is said
that he was attacked by the grip and this
left in it's wake a low type of fever, not
typhoid as has been reported, which
weakened the patient considerably. The
persistence of Secretary Alger in keep
ing at his work even while confined to
his room undoubtedly retarded his re-
covery very much. but he vas finally
induced to give over the attempt to look
after the department business until he
was able to get about again. 1t is said
that this morning the fever has complete
ly disappeared and that the secretary
is stronger. He still remains in bed by
direction CT DR.. Woods, but the physi-
clan says that by the end of this week
or early next week Secretary Alger will
be able to leave Washington for some
point not yet selected, probably on the
seaShore, to ~convalesce.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
An Important Popuiist Meeting

Boston, January 10.-Interesting de-
velopmenpts are expected at the meet
ing of the reorganization committee
of the peoples party, which is to be
held in st. Louis January 18TH. Mem
bers of the national committee and
other pCTminent leaders of the party
will also be present. This meeting is
an outgrowth of the Nashville con-
ference. held last February. Shortly
after the cose of the national cam
paign, MIR. George F. WashFOurn, of
Boston, "a membe of the national ex-
ecutive cO1nmittee of the peoples par
ty, issued an appeal urging hat the
pOpuliSts break away from the demo-
Gratis nj conduct their fight indie
pendently. He favored the national
conference at Nashville, ait which the
present reorganization was created.
"a November the executive COM
mittee of this organization met and
issued a call fer the full committee to
meet next Wednesday, recommending
that they tissue a call for a nominating
convention, to be held next spring, for
the purpose of adopting a platform
and placing a presidential candidate in
the field.
This has again aroused Mr.. Wash
burn, who commended THAT if a nominal
tion convention is called by amy other
authority than h national committee,
it would mean a national bolt and the
organization of a separate parity.
AS a substitute fer the proposed
nominating convention, Mr.. Wash
burn urges that a joint meeting fOr
the two committees referred to be held
in the spring, the proposed nominating
convention be abandoned and at this
joint meeting a plan of action for the
party be outlined and adopted.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
THE A In CUBA
The 1nsurgent,lBesiege q Spanish POrt-An
Interior Fort Attacked-A Filibustering
Expedition Landed

Expedition Landed
Havana January 1o.-The insurgents
are b~esieging and have attacked the
port Of Mayari, on the north coast OF
the province of Santiago de Cuba.
Troops have gone from Gibara, the
northern port of the same province, TO
relieve the garrison of Mayari.
News from Spanish sources just re-
ceived her give an account of what
appears to have been a gallant de-
by Spanish troops. 1t GEMS that the
principal Fertilization protecting the
buildings of the central plantation of
ISABEL, belonging to Beat,ie & Co., an
English concern, at Media Luna, near
M~anzanlllo, was attacked by a strong
force during the night of january 2nd.
The insurgents had With them, it is
claimed, a rapid fire cannon, which
they placed in position at about 600
metres from the fort n behind an
embankment of earth a yard thick
and about eighteen inches high. AT
the same time 200 insurgents captured
the machinery house of the plantation.
The fort defending the latter consisted
of a brick building, two stories high
and in the form of a cross. 1t was sur
rounded by wire fences and bitches,
n was garrisoned by ninety-siX SOL
diers, under the command of Captain
Esteban Benedict Manilo, who had
two Eeutenants Under him
AT 6 O'Clock in the morning, the in
surgents began c~annonading the
Spanish fort and ait 2 O'Clock in the af-
ernoo they began am attack upon
ut from both sides of the river, trying
to talk it by assault, but they We're
repulsed. AT 3 O'Clock in the after
noon, the Spanish report continues, the
inSurgent infantry made a second at
tack upon the fort and the Spaniards
again drove them back. ThereupOn
the insurgents resumed their artillery
fire and kept it UP until dark. The
bombaHdment of the fort was quite
severe. The insurgents fired sixty
four cannon shots and several of the
projeotiles exploded within the fort,
destroying it's walls and compelling the
garrison to seek refuge behind the
earth works. From there the soldiers
continued the fight and succeeded in
beating off the enemy.
During january 4th, the fort was re-
lieved by Captain Organ, in command
of the local guerrilla forces of Niquera
and a detachment of Spanish infantry,
reinforced by two cannon. The Span
Yards then attacked the insurgents
earthWOTks and are said to have COM
pelled the enemy to retire with severe
loss. The garrison of the fort lost sew
enteen men killed and had thirty-three
men wounded.
The government has extended for
two months the period during which
cattle may be imported into Cuba
from the United States free of duty.
The American steamer COchio has
arrived here with $50 boxes of con
densed milk, one of glassware and
twenty-eight packages of provisions
for the concentrates.
Reports from GuanatenamO say the
plantations there are not grinding sug-
ar cane owing to the scarcity of oxen.
Ex-Minister C~analejas returns to
Spain today, having formed a gloomy
impression of the situation here.
A fiIibustering expedition recently
landed in the bay of Mayari.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Washington, January 10.-On next
Monday January 18th, the Atlantic
Coast Line will put in service, for the
season, their New York and
Florida Special train with the quick
est schedule ever run between the north
and east and Florida The train is
composed of sleeping, parlor, dining,
library and observation cars, heated by
steam and lighted throughout by cleo
tricby. 1t will run daily except SUM-
day, leaving New York at 1890 o'clock
noon and this city at $50 O'Clock p. m.
going via Richmond, Charleston and
Savannah, and arriving at Jacksonville
1:10 o'clock the next afternoon.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
Trouble in New England Cotton Mills

Burlington, VT. January 1O.-Sixty
weavers and twenty-five carriers at the
Queen City cotton mills struck today be-
cause of the reduction in their wages,
amounting to from 31a to 8 per cent.
Putnam, Conn, January 10-There went
into effect today at the extensive mills
of the Grosvenirsdale Company, manu-
facturerS of cotton, a cut in wages af-
fecting about 1850 out of 1900 hands.
Just how great a cut is intended the
Orkme themselves do not yet know,
the notices posted merely stating that a
reduction would go into effect today.
Nearly all of the hands are employed on
piece work, and the reduction will prob
ably not be uniform. 1t is thought that
it will average about s per cent.
Manchester, N. H, January 10.-On
February 1st LAO looms in the printing
department of Manchester cotton mills
will be stopped for an indefinite time.
The cause assigned is the falling off in
the demand for print goods. There will
also be a reduction of about 10 per cent.
in wages, affecting about 80 per cent. of
the employees on January oath.
Providence, r. l., January 1O.-The
weavers of the Wanskuck wOrsted mills
by Superintendent Metcalf and voted
to strike.
New Bedford, Mass, January TO-
Apparently a strike in the cloth mills
next Monday morning can only be
averted by a withdrawal of the notices
of a reduction. The %spinners tonight
took final action on the question of
strike. The result was in favor of re-
sistance to the reduction the vote
being 1893 to 4.
Pawtucket, r. T., January 10.-The
employees of the Lonsdale Company,
aside from the mule spinners, were no
titled today of "a reduction in wages
to take effect next Monday. No strike
is anticipated in the mills of the LOns-
dale company.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Tho Family of the Hospital stewart Still
in the suiIdiDg-GraDd Jury Char ged
as to selling Cigarettes to Minors
{ Special to The Messenger.)

{ Special TO The Messenger).
Raleigh, N. c., january 10.-DeSpite
the order Of the p~enfsentiary directors
that all families should be removed
from the p-enitentiary, the family Of
Hospital Steward Brown lis yet there.
His wife and four children live IN the
hospital department.
Jim Booker, alias Charvis, the muir
derer of Mahala White, was arraigned
in court here today.
Judge Undertake charged the grand
jury in III superior court here today
to specially indict all merchants and
others who sold or gave cigarettes TO
persons under the prescribed age. He
also charged against gambling, includ-
ing dealing in utures.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
When a man is suffering with an

When a man is suffering with an
aching head, a sluggish body, when
his muscles are lax and lazy, his brain
dull, and his stomach d~isdaining food,
he will, If wise, heed these warnings
and resort to the right remedy, before
It is too late "Parker's Sarsaparilla"
the king Of Blood Purifiers" makes
the appetite keen and hearty-invigo-
rates the liver-purifes the blood and
fills it with the life-giving elements OF
the food. 1t is a wonderful blood
me ker and flesh builder. Sold by J. c.
Shepard. J. II. Hardin and H L. Fen
trisa.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

]. A. Perkins, Of Antiquity, O., was
for thirty years needlessly tortured by
physicians for the cure Of eczema. He
was quickly cured by using DeWftt's
Witch Hazel Salve, the famous healing
salve for piles and skin diseases. r. r.
Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

''In a minute one dose of Harris Es-
sence Of Ginger will relieve any ordi-
nary case of Collie, Cramps or Nausea,
an unexcelled remedy for Diarrhoea,
Cholera Morbus. Summer Complaints
and all internal pains. Sold by J.. G.
Shepard, J. II. Hardin and II. L. Fe.-
triss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Why allow yourself to be slowly tor
tured at the stake of disease? Chills
and Fever will undermine, and event
ually break down the strongest consti-
tuition. Febri-Cura (Sweet Chill Tonic
with Iron) is more effective than quin-
ME-. n oeing combined with iron is
IN excellent Tonic and Nerve medicine.
1t is pleasant to take, and is sold under
positive guarantee to cure or money
lust as good" kind don't effect cures.
Sold by J.. c. Shepard, j. H. Hardin
and II. L. Fentresae
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Miss Allie Hughes, Norfolk, Va, was
frightfully burned on the face and neck.
Pain was instantly relieved by De-
Wits Witch Hazel Salve. which heal
ed the injury without leaving a scar.
IT is b famouS pile remedy.-R. r.
Bellamy. -.a
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

It Is easy to catch a cold and just as
easy to get rid of it if you commence
early to use One Minute Cough Cure.
1t cures coughs, colds, bronchitis. pneu-
monia and all throat n lung troubles.
It is pleasant to take, safe TO use and
sure to cure. r. r.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
A Brig S...anded

Washington. January 10.-A telegram
received at the life saving bureau states
that the brig Manson, with a cargo of
railroad ties. struck on Turner's Lump.
five miles southeast of Asateague station
on the Virginia eastern shore. The crew
of six were landed by the life saving
crew in a surf boat. The vessel will
probably be a total loss.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Mrs. NJ. B. Ford, Ruddeils, H., suf-
fered for eight years from dyspepsia
n chronic constipation and was final
ly cured by using DeWitt's Little Ear
ly Risers, the famous little pills for all
stomach and liver troubles. R. r. Bel
lamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Mrs. Stark. Pleasant Ridge, o., says:
after two doctors gave up my boy to
die, I saved him from Group by using
One Minute Tough Cure" Tt is the
quickest and most certain remedy for
coughs, colds and all throat aQd lung
troubles. r. r. Bellamys .EL
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
ANNEXATION OF HAWAII
THE TREATY THEREFOR TAKEN
Up BY THE SENATE

A Motion to Discuss tho Question IN Open
Session Discussed at Length and Over
whelmingly Defeated Opponenss Of Open
Debate Hint at Same Delicate Matters
Likely to Come Up In the Discussion-An-
n~exatopists Claim Only One Vote Wanted
to Carry the Measure
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Mrs. Mary Bird, Harrisburg, Pa,
says: my child is worth millions to
me; yet I would have lost her by Group
had I not invested twenty-five cents
in a bottle of One Minute Cough Cure"
1t cures coughs, colds, and all throat
and lung troubles. r. R.. Bellamy.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14

Harris Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil
with Creasote and the Hypophoshites
If faithfully used, is a specific in the
treatment Of weak lungs, Consumption
Bronchitis, etc. Leading physicians re
commend it. Sold by J. G.. Shepard, r.
H. Hardin and H. L. Fentress.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
The GREAT FIGHT TODAY
OHIO SENATORIAL ELECTION
HINGING ON ONE VOTE

Only Seventy-Two Votes Counted for
ombine Cannot Unite Upon
a Candidate-The Work of the Cal IN paign
Done Last Night-The Contest Over the
Doubtful Members-Charges of Bribery
From Each Side-Sensational scenes
During the BaIloting Anticipated.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1898-01-14
YESTERDAY IN

h Senate Discusses the Bad Quality of
W~ashinSton's Supply of Water-The
House Continues the Civil Service De.
bate-A Test Vote on the Question to BE
Taken Today.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

Decoration day was patriot ically
observed in Miller and st. Lawrence
rs per the program published in last
weeks PRESS. The services at the
opera house, at the Miller cemetery
and at st. Lawrence were largely at
tended and very interesting.
The services at the opera house
Sunday were conducted by Rev. Bow
ers, assisted by Revs. Bates, Noryel,
Bell and Davis and a large choir OF
singers. The speakers on Monday
at Miller and st. Lawrence were +. +.
Saltmarsh, J. II. Snoddy and l., ID.
Sweetland. at which time the graves
of fallen heroes were decorated.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02
Wall Paper.

/ will have constantly in stock this
season the celebrated Alfred Peat's
wall papers, ranging in prices from
Sc. to 4Oc. per roll. II you can not
make a selection from the papers |
have in stock, / have over 800 new
patterns to show you in my sample
books which are the same papers as
will be sold at Alfred Peats & Co. 8
mammoth New York and Chicago
stores this year, and from which l
will order any paper you may choose.
G. G. BRIGGS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

Some talk is again INDUCED in
about city park. Such n thing is
feasible, would be very nice for the
town, and would not cost great
deal. Some low lots that are not
considered desirable for residence
property could he had for almost
nothing; this ground could be
plowed, manured and prepared for
trees next spring. 1t would require
but few years to make q shady
place right in town for the children
to have picnic grounds, and a gen.
era resort for all to pleasantly while
AVA Y a little time.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

The Children'e Home at Sioux
Falls, of which the PRESS has often
spoken favorably, has been remem-
bered in substantial way by the
Miller school children. Another
contribution was sent in this week
by Mrs. w. H. Waters. AS stated
this meritorious work of picking up
and caring for homeless child rem de-
ponds solely upon voluntary contri-
buttons by individuals and organi-
cations. 1t is broad christian phil
anthropy to help unfortunate child
rem.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02
Sewing Machines.

have the agency for the Singer
sewing machines for this county, and
il you are thinking Of buying ma
chine, come in and see the new drop
head Singer with all the latest i'm
provements and attachments. All
machines fully guaranteed and sold
on easy terms. Old machines taken
il exchange. q. {. BRIGGS.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

W. s. Morrow has received the nee.
essary machinery and facilities for
his new laundry, advertised elsewhere
in this paper, and is now prepared to
turn out first class laundry work on
short notice. He has telephone con-
nections at the laundry and will ans
wer promptly all calls togo for laund-
ry work.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

Manager Estee, OF the telephone
exchange has now in position at the
palace drug store a fine new switch
board. He will put on some new
wires and separate business houses,
giving each wire. These improve
ments will be of value to the patrons.
AS before stated in the PRESS it is
only a question OF time when there
will be u long distance telephone lins
go through Miller.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

We now nave q complete line OF
spring and summer goods. All de-
partments complete; the best that
cash will buy. And we invite the
people to call and inspect our new
goods before buying anywhere else.
Yours Respectfully,
II. X. GREEvES & Co.
Miller, s. ID.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

Two South Dakota newspaper
men have gone to war and left their
newspapers in the hands of their
wives to run. ]. f. Patten of the
Salem Special and d. F. Conner of
the Black Hills Press are with Col.
Grigsby's troopers. The ladies are
capable and will make successful ed
itors.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

Some more fine rains last week
thoroughly soaked the ground, and
the growing crops perhaps have as
good a start as eyer before in this
section of the state. Of course we
have had fine prospects before and
ia lied to realize, but hope springs
eternal in the human breast, and
we're a hopin'.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1898-06-02

Miss Oyiatt, photographers, OF HUI
ron, will take charge OF the gallery
at Miller. j. II. Mayberry, the pres
ent efficient photographer and pro-
pr ietor of the gallery, has not FULLY
decided yet what he will do. he
thinks some of travelling and taking
views az he has done before.