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Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24
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NEWSPAPER REPORTERS.
Defense OF Their Reliahilttx an


tegrity: SIS So. =
A very common error is prevalent
that the work of reporters, given in,
newspapers as rule is not entitled to
respect or credence. 1t is generally
assumed that the reporter writes chief
~ or wholly to make sensation, or in
some way interest readers without re-
gard to facts, while just the reverse
is the truth in all reputable newspaper
establishments.
1t is safe to assume that the state-
ments OF reporters given in the leading
reputable journals of the country are
quite as truthful as are the general
statements from the pulpit when the
minister gets outside of strictly re-
hglous teachings, and very much more
truthful than are the public express
s1ons OF most if not all of the leading
PROFESSIONS. With very few exceptions
the management CT our leading daily
newspapers enforce truthfulness and
fairness as the supreme attributes for
newspaper writer, and yet it is COM
mon for all who are displeased with any
reportorial statement to say that cts
d lnere newspaper story
1t is true that there are a few con-
splcuous exceptions to the rule that
governs the reputable newspapers of
the country. Two newspapers in New
York have brought more discredit upon
the journalistic profession during the
last year than all other causes COM
blned. They have done it by catering
solely to the most prurient tastes of the
public and to the most vicious sensa-
tionalism. They are not respected by
the public and should not be, but they
do not represent the progressive jour-
nallsm OF the country, and they have
been more severely criticised by the
public press generally than by any
other class.
Not only are the managers of our
leading newspapers entitled to great
credit for the scrupulous care they en-
force On their reporters and CORE
spondents to present the truth with as
exact fairness as is possible, but the
public little know the ceaseless care
that is exercised in every reputable
newspaper office IL prevent the publica-
ton of even the truth when it would be
more harmful to publish than to sup
press it. There is not week, indeed
hardly day, that the newspapers of
this city do not suppress the facts
proper for public information which
would make most interesting story,
solely because it would bring a flood
Of sorrow to the Innocent and helpless
and cast an imperishable shadow upon
their lives. With all the errors neces-
sarily committed in a newspaper office
by reason Of the haste with which the
articles must often be prepared, the
public little know with what thorough
integrity the newspapers, as rule, pro-
tect the innocent even at the cost of
suppressing legitimate and interesting
informa alton. The skeletons of hun
dreds Of households are carefully
guarded in the newspaper offices of the
country, and generally without even
the knowledge of the people who are
thus Observation-Disclosures Times.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24
RETAINING A SEAT,
A Judgment Which Is of Interest to
Railway

A Judgment Which Is of Interest to
Railway Travellers.
A Judgment of the greatest impor-
lance and interest to railway travellers
was delivered recently by Judg e Emden,
A gentleman travelling from London
to Hastings had occasion to leave the
carriage at Tunbridge Wells, and took
the ordinary precaution of reserving
his seat with his umbrella and newspa-
pers. While he was absent another
passenger seized his place and refused
to vacate it until forcibly elected. AS
result an action for damages was
brought against the original owner of
the seat by the intruder, and a counter
claim for similar damages was entered
by the other, side as well. The Judgment
delivered was one which will commend
itself to 80 out of every 100 travellers.
The claim for damages for ejectment
was dismissed and the counter-claim
allowed.
For the future, therefore, the can
tankerous Individual who persists in
disturbing the comfort and conven-
fence of travellers in the manner indi-
Gated will know how he stands, and
that if the owner of the seat thinks fit
to bundle him out neck and crop the lat
ter will not only have the sympathy of
the public, but the law as well on his
side. There can be no question what
ever that the universal. mode of retain
ing seat in a railway carriage is a.
most reasonable and convenient one,
and the thanks of. the public are due
to Judge Linden for his very clear and
sensible Interpretation of the law. Not
the least important point in his judg-
ment is his assertion that the holder, of
a seat was entitled to use reasonable
force to eject an intruder London
Globe. It, "a: *: ts8 ~ ~
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

I can recommend Piso's Cure for Con
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. D
Townsend, Fl. Howard, Wis, Nav 4. '94.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Only those who have been relieved
Of great suffering can fully appreciate
the gratitude with which the. testi-
monials overflow written in favor Of
Hoods Sarsaparilla. Just read this:
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

A. fellow doesn't really enjoy a favor if
re is Immediately asked to return it.
Washington Democrat.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

To Cure a Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money fit fails to cure. 25c
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

How many petitions have you signed
without knowing what they were all about
Rural New Yorker.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

There is room for everybody in this bi,
world, but we can't all have front rooms
Chicago Daily News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24
Willie's Query.

Willie-Say, pa? ....:..-.
Pa-Well, what is it, Willie? go -'
rs painting the town red cardinal sin?"
Chicago Evening News.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Crippled for years? Pshaw! Why St. ia.
cobs Oil will cure sprains right off. Sure.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

bumped and bent. Lame back did it.
Straight and sound. St. Jacobs Oil did it
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

merits became very strong. About two
years later had a running sore on my
foot. 1t developed into erysipelas and
affected the entire limb. At that time.
was
Very Much Run Down,
as I had been troubled with dyspepsia
The drain on my system was SO severe
and my stomach was so weak I became
ready victim of malaria. I feared /
could never regain my health. My stom-
ach rebelled at the simplest food, and the
medicines prescribed for me gave but
little relief. sent for a bottle Of Hoods,
Sarsaparilla, and I had taken this medi-
cine but three days when began to i'm
prove. Continuing with it, I am now
better and stronger than ever expect
ed to be. It has purified my blood and
given good circulation. I have had no
return of my old troubles since" Mrs.
w. KANE, Media, Pa. Hoods Sarsa-
parilla is
The Medicine For You
Because of what it has done for Others;
because you ought this spring to take
that which will do YOU the most good.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

How to dissolve bones-feed the children
on corn meal, fat meat, pie and cake-Rural
New Yorker.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Explosions of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24
All Things as Advertised.

. By competing lines show progressive
spirit, but some Of the things that are al
legged to be new have been in constant daily
use for years past on the Steam-heated,
Electric-lighted with berth reading-lamp),
Vestibuled trains of the Chicago, Milwau-
kee & ST. Paul Railway between St. Paul
upon thousands Of its patrons will cheer
fully testify. The Chicago Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway always maintains its SUI
premacy with the travelling public by al
ways being the first to utilize every me-
chanical device and improvement which
can be of any value to those who ride on its
magnificently equipped trains.
Natural History.
Teacher-What can you tell me about the
rabbit? -.'.:.
Pupil-Its left hind-foot is lucky.-Puck.
No mistake. Thousands have been cured
Promptly of neuralgia by St. Jacobs Oil.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Tomorrow will be like to-day Life
wastes itself whilst we are preparing to live.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Sore and stiff? Cold St. Jacobs Oil the
Cure. 1t warns and relaxes
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Surely. Often after 10, 49, 20 years. suf
fering, st. Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

We can't see the benefit in learning to
work Washington Democrat
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Empty wagons rattle ashington
(Ia) Democrat.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24
Alexander the Washer. IA

~ Alexander the Washer. 5sEasaafafaa
At fashionable young ladies': board
ing school Che teacher asked the class
in ancient history: 2's2ssfa':2a
''What was the greatest conquest of
Alexander the Great Oh 49, .. s3
Ellis greatest conquest was when
Thalestris, the queenaof the Amazons,
made him an offer Of marriage; re-;
piled Miss Gushly, one Of the star pu-.
pils.-N. Y. World. III, =, I
Pie Takes His Eye. sg - ~
Doctor Ito boy DIS your stomach in
good order : ts & i. 81. sl.s n s8>,. Az a.
IN Boys Papa That ;at boys stomach z 9 { is
always in apple pie order II Ip-to- Date.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Black, deep bruises cured by St. Jacobs
Oil. It wipes them out.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

No mistake. Thousands have been cured
Promptly of neuralgia by St. Jacobs Oil.
Warren sheaf. [volume] (Warren, Marshall County, Minn.) 1880-current, 1898-03-24

Washington Democrat.
L can recommend Piso's Cure for Con.
sumption to sufferers from Asthma.-E. D.
Townsend, Fl. Howard, Wis, Nav 4. '94.
How many petitions have you signed
without knowing what they were all about?
Rural New Yorker.
Crippled for years? Pshaw! Why St. ia.
cobs Oil will cure sprains right off. Sure.
How to dissolve bones-feed the children
on corn meal, fat meat, pie and cake:-Rural
New Yorker.
Explosions of Coughing are stopped by
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
Tomorrow will be like to-day Life
wastes itself whilst we are preparing to live.
Emerson.
Surely. Often after 10, l5 20 years. suf-
fering, St. Jacobs Oil cures rheumatism
We can't see the benefit in learning to
work Washington Democrat.
Sore and stiff? Cold.- St. Jacobs Oil the
Cure. 1t warns and relaxes.
Empty wagons rattle most.-Washingto
Qa.) Democrat.
Black, deep bruises cured by St. Jacobs
Oil. It wipes them out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23
Hmepdmepts to Charter
OF THE
LAKE PROVIDENCE AND WESTERN
RAILWAY COMPANY.

Amend and re-enact Article Ill, so as to
have it read as follows:
The purpose for which this Corporation
is chartered, and business to be carried on
by it, are the construction and operation
of u railroad and telegraph line, for the
Transporting of freight and passengers, and
the sending of Geographic messages from
the city Of Providence, in East Carroll, par
isI. La, said railroad and telegraph line
running IN westerly direction, from said
city of Providence, and connecting with
the Houston Central, Arkansas IL Northern
Railroad in Morehouse parish, ard extend
ing thence westerly to the city of Shreye-
port, La, or southwesterly to such point
on the boundry of Texas. as may be deter
mined by the Board OF Directors, and con-
meeting with such railroads as said wester.
ly extension may intersect said railroad
and telegraph lines also running from q
point Iear the Arkansas State line. ia the
parish of West Carroll, in southerly dl-
rection. and intersecting With the glcks-
parish of Riehland, and extending thence
in southerly direction to the city of New
Orleans. in the State OF Louisiana, and con-
Meeting with any road or roads. that such
southern extension may 1ntersect. together
with the purchase OF construction Of all
machinery engines, cars. depots, switches,
rights-of-way. and all things usual and
y -
and telegraph system between said points,
and the operation Of same after completion.
ia transporting for the public. all passeng-
ers and freight, and sending telegraphic
messages; also for the construction and
operation ola telephone, electric light aad
power systems. and water work systems
along the line Of said road, and the opera
ton Of an express business over said road,
provided that the Board Of Directors shall
have power TO refrain from conducting any
kind Of business mentioned in this Article,
should they deem itzadvisable.
Amend and re-enact Article w, so as to
have il read as follows
The capital stock of the Corporation
shall he Ten Million Dollars, divided into
one hundred thousand shares Of One
Hundred Dollars each, same to be Hon-
arseksabIe and fully paid when issued,
which stock shall be issued only for cash,
Of material. or labor. for the construction.
or equipment. or operation Of the sysietas.
as directed BY the hoard Of Directors fhe
number OF shares 10 lie subscribed for or
eanfxation and tranaacti lon of business
s61Il .bG ten. aud "a So6n as that number ol
S||ares ellulI ]iSf teeb eab6cflbed, and nity
IS cenfun 1i< her 81, The e0rporation
z|H 5x6ejIk< nd commerce. operstioet:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23
OUR LINE OF GROCERIES GAN
NOT BE SURPASSED, AND OUR
PRICS ARE LOW.
j. w. Pittnan.

be transferable only on the books of the
Company, and no certificate shall be issued
for stock, until the same shall have been
paid for. No transfer of stock shall be
valid or binding unless and until the same
shall have been made. and entered on the
books Of the corporation. At least ten per
centum shall be paid on stock wnen same
is subscribed, and the balance shall be paid
10 not less than twelve months from the
date of subscription, in such amounts and
at such times as shall be fixed BY the Board
of Directors.
Amend Article v. SO as to have the first
paragraph thereof read as follows:
1.-The coporate powers OF the Company
shall be vested in a Board of Directors to
be composed of five stockholders, who are
the owners of not less than two shares Of
fully paid up stock
In all other respects, said Article v to re-
main as originally passed.
Lake Providence. La.
/. Edward j. Hamley, Secretary and
Treasurer of The Lake Providence & West
ern Railway Company, hereby certify that
the foregoing amendments to Articles Ill,
Nv and v of the charter of said Company
were adopted at a general meeting OF the
Stockholders convened for that purpose on
June 9th, 1898, strictly In accordance with
Artile TX of the charter, all Of the stock
holders of the Company being present at
said meeting and said amendments being
adopted.
In witness whereof, afIix my official sig
nature and seal hereto this 27th day of
June. 1895. e }. HAMLEY.
Secretary and Treasurer
l, D. w. Gilmour, Deputy Clerk and Ex-
of1icio Deputy Recorder for East Carroll
parish, Louisiana, hereby certify that the
foregoing is correct copy ofthe amend
ments to the eharter*of The Lake Provi-
dence & W estern Railway Company on file
In my Office, and duly recorded in Mort
gage BookrsZ'' on page l32 under date Of
June 2S, 1903.
In witness whereof, afiix my Official
signature and seal at my Office In Lake
Providence, Louisiana, tnis 2Sth Gay Of
June. 1903. D. ". G1L40UR,
eruty Clerk and ex-officio Dy. Recorder.
Lake Providence. La July 2, 1885. -6t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

point him; no better man could have
been selected. Mr.. Benjamin viii not
ouly take pleasure in attending the
meetings of the board, but, we know,
he viii be a gallant and a true leader
10 high water fights. We have seen him
at work during overflow times, when
be was not in authority; aud when be
is appointed by the Governor, he will
be a leader and worker in every
sense Of the words. The Governor
could not make better selection than
Mr.. benjamin., and If the appointment
has not already been made, the Ban
ner-Democrat respectfully requests
that il should be made.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

Mrs. Sam Slack, Col. FL. P. Benja-
MINIS daughter, came up last Saturday
from her home in Maringouin, La, to
spend the summer with her parents at
Homestead in this parish. Miss Carrie
was always exceedingly popular in this
parish, and her many friends will be
glad TO greet her at the hospitable
home of her father. She brought
with her little Miss Slack who is sure
10 be the joy of al at Homestead.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23
NO OTHER HOUSE IN TOWN
CARRIES SUCH A
COMPLETE STOCK.
READ THE LIST:
Hay, Corn, Oats and Bran.

Pow Gear Buggy Harness Age
Eye Hoes. Bnly Uprighs and Sweeps Brinly Pillow
Bny Handles Brinly Plow Points and Bolts
Barbed Wire and Staples. Nails Rakes
and Fixtures Pitcher Pumps and
Well Points Scyth and Scythe Stones
which be attached galvanized tub Axes Ak
Files Bush Hooks Cane Knives. Post Hole
Diegers Base Balls and
Steel lot of Tennessee Mlet Seed Brick
Lime 100 barrels, just in
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

: Mayor Franklin bad the celebrated
Dave Wright before him twice in the
last two weeks. Last week Dave
danced before his Honor TO the tune
Of Twelve dollars. lie sold his horse
TO pay the fine, but be must have had
some money left, for last Saturday Mr..
Wright took upon himself to put ont
some of the street lamps, and TO fire
off his revolver. Marshal Peck soon
arrested him and brought him before
his Honor who fined him $50 or thirty
days in Jail. Dave had no more money
left, aud he is now serving his time on
the streets of Providence with a ball
aud chain to his foot. Mayor Frank
lin is pursuing the right course TO put
all such characters as Dave on the
streets with ball and chain when
they cannot pay their fines. This will
soon bring them to reason.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

Mr.. J. w. Pittman has lately received
the plans Of the residence that he con-
templates erecting on his beautiful
lots Oh First street. Ii is to be large
seven room house, with large veran.
dahs aud two octagon recesses.
When finished it will be one of the
finest, if not the finest house in town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

Mr.. Williamson has returned from
his visit home. He has accepted a
position with Mcguire 81 Schneider.
Mr.. Williamson is an excellent clerk
aud has many friends, Mcguire u
Schneider have made wise move in
obtaining his service.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23
RansdeII&RansdeII
Attorneys at Law
"A Nd
Real Estate Agents,
Lake Providence, La.

WILL PRACTICE IN THE Courts OF
EAST CARROLL, WEST CARROLL AND
MADISON Parishes, AND THE STATE
SUPREME COURT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

Mr. Clifton Davis and his wife who
has been visiting Vicksburg for several
days, returned on the Belle of The
Bends Sunday last.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23

Thursday the 4th was the scene of
another one of those pleasant gather
ings for which our little city is so
noted. With much anxiety waa the
Heavens scanned during the day, in
hopes of the weather being propitious
for the element had been very weepy
for sometime and the young ladies had
no desire TO rival the nayaids of the
stream. AS Providence is decidedly
fashionable 10 O'Clock found our hand
some dudes with their best girl enroute
for the hall. The ear was enhanced
with the sweet strains from Prof.
siitchell's well trained band and soon
were all whirling with the merry
throng Quite a goodly number of
our young people graced the occasion.
Prominent among the number were
Miss Susie McCutcheu from Green
VILE and Miss Mamie Lanier Of Baton
Rouge. As both of theseyoupg ladies
are SO well known. il is useless to say
how much they enhanced the pleas
ure of lis all, and many hearts went
pity pat in consequence OF their pres
ence. Although goodly number of
our Providence bellies aud gay Caval-
iers were in attendance. Some of our
most charming young ladies were con-
spicuous by their absence, and many
were the regrets expressed aloud and
more deeply felt within on account OF
it. know my readers of the fair sex
think the description of the ball in
complete unless the toilets arc describ-
ed, but lass what poor byped of the
masculine gender, can do justice to so
intricate subject. Their gowns were
charming and iu every way becoming
10 tho wearer is ell that we can
grasp. About II O'Clock some light
refreshments were served which full
justice was donc to, and with renewed
vigor "the band played on" aud merri-
ly did little feet keep time to the music,
but nothing could stay tho march of
time and hint of the morning in the
East bid the jewellers -dispense with
much reluctance, and many promises
of speedy repetition OF the same.
Each weary one sought their couch OF
repose perchance 10 dream OF the last
tender word and gentle hand pressure
at parting.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23
CooPER's WE'LL WATER.

have made arrangement to keep
on hand a fresh supply OF this
famous water during the summer.
BY the gallon, 50cts.
BY the glass, ice cold, 5cts.
Gpenard's Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-23
Sixth Annual Stats hleIlt|

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