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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

DIR. SOL Mcdowell, we'll known
cotton planter of Mississippi, who
has just finished an inspection tour
through the counties of Bolivar,
Washington and Sharkey, says the
outlook in those portions of the State
are very gloomy. Continued cold
and rams have retarded planting
operation for fully thirty days, and
he thinks the cotton crop will not be
fully planted before the middle OF
May. The stage Of the river causes
the outlook TO be more uufavorable.
The average cotton planter, as well
as the labor, is disheartened. lie
says he has been planting cotton
since 1867, but this is the most un-
favorable season he has ever expert
enced. These conditions also pre-
vail, he says, in northern Louisiana
and western Arkansas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

The lower house of the Pennsyl-
vania Legislature has adopted a
resolution authorizing the appoint
ment of a committee OF two Senators
and three members TO confer with the
Legislatures of other states with the
view of bringing about the submits
sion of an amendment to the consti-
tuition of the United States whereby
they may elect the President, Vice
President and United States Senators
by direct popular vote, this commit
tee to report to the Legislature in
1901. This is the only honest way,
and every man holding Office should
be elected by direct vote OF the
people. When this is done there
will be less corruption in politics.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15


EXTENSIONS.
Cost of 1900 iineM feet of connecting
main, 4-iBch. laid by tie city since the
original works were finished, 1926 90. Total
expenses S6.023.76.
Allowing The usual rental for fire
hydrants charged BY private compan-
les. viz: From $50 to $50 per annuni,
the waterworks is entitled To II credit
Of between 5000 and $4,000. which
will about balance the excess of ex-
penditures oyer income, taking no ac-
count of the reduced charge made to
water consumers, which Is from % to
80 per cent below the rates of private
water companies in other cities, and
also neglecting the reduction in in
surance premiums, which is estimated
By one of the insurance companies to
average 335 per cent, which would
amount to saving OF at least $40, 900
to the citizens for the past year in this
one item alone.
1.-The fire losses in the city during
the last year, as estimated by prom
lnent Insurance official. amounted to
only $21 900. while the salvage due to
improved water and fire facilities:
(The city has since established an elect
ric fire alarm system and a partially
paid fire department, and is now rated
as second class). is estimated at $49,-
250, which is more than wo-thirds of
the cost of the entire wateIworks
plant.
"EXTRACT FROM FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR TIE FISCAL YEAR ENDING oCTo-
Der /. 1897.
Ia connection with my financial
statement | wish to call attention TO
the usefulness of the water supply and
the saving to the property owners.
In referring to estimate made by
Captaia Arthur Hider. Engineer in
charge OF the construction of the water
works. and who furnished plans and
specifications for same. l find that the
amount received from private con-
sumption il about as estimated, and
the amount saved in insurance largely
in excess.
'.The following figures of losses and
salvage | submit:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

Mayors Office. Town of Providence. La.
April 10th, 1890.
Whereas. In accordance with the provis-
ions of the charter of the town of Proyi-
dence and in accordance with an ordinance
of the Board of Aldermen of said town.
adopted at it's regular session on April q,
1899. authorizing the holding OF an election
fer municipal officers of said town and DE-
recting aud authorizing me to carry out the
provisions of said ordinance;
Now therefore. /, ellis NJ. Franklin,
Mayor of the town of Providence. La. do
issue this my proclamation ordering ana
directing that an election for municipal
officers ofthe town OF Providence, La. DC
held in said town on MONDAY, THE
FIFTH DAY OF JUNE, 1893, between the
hours prescribed oy law, and at the desig-
mated precincts within the corporate limits
of said town, for the purpose OF electinga
MAYOR.
FIVE ALDERMEN.
SECRETARY,
TREASURER.
MARSHAL.
for the term Of two years.
The Supervisor OF Registration - direct
ed to open his books Tor The purpose OF rag
listering all persons RESTING within the
corporate limits entitled to vote. for the
time prescribed by law, and the Board o.
Supervisors are hereby notined o. tue issu'
ance ofthis proclamation as herein.
Given under my hand and official seal q
the town Of Providence, La. this the day
and date frst written: 80, i, 49,
! D. w. aILNOUR. Secretary.
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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

Tangipahoa parish, in the lower
part of the state is in reign OF ter
ror again, and possee of its leading
citizens are determined to get rid Of
the lawIess element. More men have
been assassinated in that parish than
any other place in the south, and it
is good and honorable men who are
shot down. The sheriff of the parish
who headed the possee, was accident
" killed by one of his men.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

The ST. Martinville Messenger says
that ''it is beginning to look as If
Governor Foster 9nd Senator Nc
Emery will lead the opposing factions
in the next campaign" We cannot
believe that McEnery, with the Office
he nov holds, will enter the cam
paiga under any circumstances. We
hope never to see such bitter cam
paign as was fought in the party
with these two men rs leaders.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15
THE RIVER.

The river has fallen 8-tenths at
Cairo and at Memphis it is-on stand,
and it is to be hoped that the favor
able reports will continue. When it
gets to falling at Memphis it should
be only a few days when the fall
should reach Providence.
The Providence gauge this morn
ing reads 4143, within ~ OF reach-
ing the highest stage ever known.
We doubt il i. will go above another
foot with the water in sight.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15
Totter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases. is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberialn's
Eve and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by ii. Ii is equally efficient for
itching piles aud favorite remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
blains. frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale at Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

Ruston, La, was visited by I dis
astrous fire last week, and we rlgret
TO learn that the "Leader" Office was
destroyed, with no insurance. t1litor
Everett is not a man to give mp over
the heavy loss. and we are glad TO
learn will soon have a new outf. and
be ready in few weeks to issu3 his
paper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

The State campaign is opening up
by degrees and it will only be short
time when there viii be nothing but
politics. From present indications
there will be more than one eandi-
date for Governor in tile field.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15
Saturday April 10, 1893.

Nearly one hundred people have
lost their lives in burning buildings
within the past month in the city OF
New York. This is terrible and 1t
shows chat the big buildings are
nothing more than fire traps.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15
WATERW0RKs.

As the people OF the town of Provi- |
dcnee have voted in favor OF the issue
of $1,000 in bonds for the construction
and erection OF combined WATER
works and electric light plant, 1t Is
well that the subject should be consid-
cred in ali its bearings and determine
in advance. If possible, whether the
plant rs proposed is constructed ans
in operation, the money expended will
confer commensurate benefits on TIE
citizens.
1t shonld be borne in n.ind that the1
interest on these bonds which viii
amount to 1878 90 per annum must be
met by additional taxation.
In order that cur citizens may have
thorough understanding rs 10 what
benz fits may be expected for this ex-
penditure, we give below the expert
ence of Grcenville. Miss. which in
1895. issued bonds to the amount OF
500, 900 for the purpose of constructing
system of waterworks. The cost OF
the works complete was %59.5l6 ~.
They have four S-inch wells. each 400
feet deep. about - miles of water
mains, from four TO twelve inches in
diameter and leo fire hydrants. Tie
population OF The city is about 5000.
OF cours we do not require anything
as expensive rs this, but the benefits
derived by that city, we may expect
proportionally to receive In our own
town.
The figures given below are from
official sources. We extract from the
issue Of The GresnviIle Times, Dec. IL,
1897:
origina! contra} was 500, 1852, the
payment Of which had been provided
for previously by the issue OF $4,000
thirty year per cert bonds.
"Since the completion Of the works
there has been added By the. city 5000
lineal feet Of 4-inch connecting main,
and 80 fire hydrants BY private parties
for the better protection of the differ
ent manufacturing establishments, cot
ton congresses and warehouses.
'sThe works have been operated by
the city for about 2 year and there are
now APO private consumers, winch IN
cludes nearly all the manufacturing
esta blishments, this number will be
greatly augmented next season as the
rates fixed by the city are such as are
barely sufficient to meet the legitimate
operating expenses. the interest charges
being provided for By general tax
| ton.
s"rhe rates are much below those
charged by private companies, the re-
suit is liberal patronage by the citi-
zens, free use of water and grea:
/ Improvement liz the health of the city,
which during the past season has been
remarkable free from sickness. These
facts are thoroughly appreciated by the
citizens who are satisfied that they have
an abundant supply of pure artesian
water surpassed in no other c0mmuni.
ty in any part of the country.
1.-The cost of operating the plant fol
twelve months, from October /, 1895,
to October /, 1887. taken from the
books of John III. Lee. city clerk anu
secretary of the water department, is
as follows
Coal .......... 81 500 81
nloyees $500 0C
Renairs go 81
Total operating expenses -. S5,007 4
Add Interest on bonds $500 Oh
$S997 Il
Deduct income from consumers. 3,645 q
Expenditures above income for
first year. ................... So,59z o.
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$50 be appropriated and paid to the
Cemetery Commission in accordance
with their request.
Respectfully Submitted.
V. n. Purdy.
Chas Il. Egelly.

Chas. r. Egely
Finance Committee.
A petition from the citizens living
along the west side of South, Hood and
Second streets. asking for an extension
of the side walk along said street. was,
on motion. referred to the Street and
Bridge Committee.
A petition was presented and read TO
the board asking that the night watch
man be retained in Office. Whereupon
AID. Egelly moved that his time be ex-
tended two months April and May.
On vote being taken, Aid. Egelly
and Fousse voted yea and Aid. Purdy
and Hill voted no. being a tie, the
Mayor cast his vote in favor OF the
motion. which was carried.
The following ordinance offered by
AID. Egelly was read and adopted. to-
wit:
An ordinance authorizing The hold
ing of an election Tor municipal officers
Of The Town of Providence III The
parish Of East Carroll, In.
Be il ordained by the Mayor q
Board of Aldermen of the Town Of
Providence. La in regular session con-
vened-i'has in accordance win The
provisions of he charter Of said town
Of Providence, an election is hereby
ordered 10 take place in said town on
the first Monday, being the 5ih day of
June, 1899, for the purpose of eiectiug
municipal officers of ibe town, The
officers 10 be voted for consisting of a
Mayor, Secretary, Treasurer, City
Marshal aud 5 Aldermen, 10 serve for
the term OF two years aud that the
Mayor be and he is hereby Instructed
and authorized to issue his proclama-
ton therefor;
Be il further ordained, That the
Supervisor of Repatriation be and he
is Hereby instructed 10 cause his regis
tration books to be opened in con-
formity TO existing laws governing
elections for The purpose of register
ing oil persons residing within the
corporate limits of said town compe-
tent TO be registered, of which nc is
hereby Instructed to give due aud
timely notice by publication in the
official journal OF the town OF Prosi
depce as required by law;
Be it further ordained, That the
sum of $40 be and the same ia hereby
appropriated payable out Of any fund;
in the Treasury not otherwise appro
priated, as a compensation to the
Supervisor OF Registration for making
said registration. said sum TO be pait
GU completion thereof ard delivery o
the poll and registration book 10 tht
secretary Of this board, within tbt
time prescribed by the present exist
ing laws of the State of Louisiana il
such cases made aud provided;
Be it further ordained, That TIL
proclamation TO be issued by ib'
Mayor calling said election shall b.
published 80 days and due notic'
given TO the Parish Board of Super
Yisors.
There being no further business TIL
meeting adjourned.
G. Nj. FRANKLIN, Mayor.
d. w. GILMoUR. Sect'y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

Hon. Garter IL. Harrison was
elected mayor of Chicago again Mon
day. He received l49 1913 votes
against lo7 ,225 for L. r. Carter, the
Republican candidate, 1888 for
John P. Altgeld, independent, aud
1855 scattering votes. Altseld is &
good one TO shelve for good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15
YAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD co.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOON.
NOVEMBER 18th.
SOUTH BOUND,
NOON


SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis 1925 p. m.
Arrives Vieksburg 3:15 am.
Leaves Vicksburg 3:20a. m.
Arrives New Orleans 1910 a. III
No. 2S-Leaves Memphis 900 q. m
Arrives Vicksburg 7:10 p. N.
No. 21-Leaves Vicksbnrg 100 a. NJ.
Arrives New Orleans $50 P. m.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 6-Leayes New Orleans 4:00 F..
m.
Arrives vicksburg 1880 p. NJ.
Leaves Vieksburg 11:4e p. N.
Arrives Memphis 6:55 Il. m.
No. 22-Lcayes New Orleans 500 a,
IN.
Arrives vicksburg 600 p. m.
No. 24-Leaves Vicksburg $40 am.
Arrives Memphis $50 p m.
Nc. S connects with No. sos at Har-
riston. arriving at Natchez at 6:45 am.
No. q connects with 521 at Harris
ton arriving at Natchez at 1870 a. IN.
No. Fl connects with No. 504 a; Har-
r1Ston. hfFiNlHS al O"Chsoh at lAsoo t-n'.
No. 522 due to leaye Natchez at 2:3O
D m. connects with No. % at Harris.
ton.
No. 500 due to leave Natchez st 1855
D. m. connects ut Harriston with No. 8.
Nos. 5 and q connects at New Or.
leans for all points east and west.
Nos. "a and make connection with
|. c. train at Memphis for all points, MS
well as with other lines.
Nos. 23 and "a haul elegant psrlor
car between Memphis and Vicksburg
For further information and reserya
ton of sleeping car accommodation:
call on or write to your station ageu'
or the undersigned.
A Q. PEARCE,
c. p. & L. A. Vicksburg. Miss
JNO A. SCOTT,
Div'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis. Tenn
WM. ALFRED KELkOND,
Asst. Genl Pass'r. Agt., Louisville
KY.
A. Ii. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago, LII
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

P. j. Larkin, a prominent citizen
of Oak Ridge, La, was arrested last
week for running an illicit distillery.
1t is said that Larkin has been runs
Mug his still for years unmolested.
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Total
(signed)


s,The estimate referred to above was
made by the engineer who designed
the works and was submitted to the
city council with the plans and speci-
Gcaiions before the contracts had been
made. The part OF the estimate re-
felred to is as follows:
EXTRACT FROM ESTIMATE OF ENGINEER.
From the best data that have been
able to obtain. the amount Of premiums
paid yearly by the citizens for fire in
surance is very close to $4,000; this Is
based on an estimated insurance OF
81 900, 900 at an average rate Of 2.15
per cent The reduction on premiums
when the works arc completed and Tue
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-15

Gutto Percha Rubber Co.. Tor hose $500 20
~ 4 peck marshal salary for March so 90
Prevalence lumber Co 46 03
j s Guenard. manager, rent2 years. ~ w
Banner-D Democrat printing Il ending
March 81. 1899 NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. - %
Frank Mc(Suire. for coal II 10
Ark vapor Lighting Co., lamp etc.. Il 9l
j r KerIin. night marshal March -. 10 90
Il +. Galbretb. lamp lighter for March 10 90
Y NJ Purdy e Son coal oil 1890. a.
] nj Johnson. kilograms - 5 81
Lncy Cook. feeding prisoners ....... D W
Mrs Jane w addill. sundries ...... 4 IA
ID f Peek. marshal. suEdr;es -. 90
The Best Street Light Co., Lamp. 90
sally Mc(sowen. board of prisoners. 90
! Guenard, assessor . 9 80
Y Fousse. repairs ........ 90
Mcguire & Schneider. shovel and file 90
hSS o.
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plants in operation will be about l l-lU
per cent, representing saving TO the
citizens yearly of &24, 900 IN premiums
alone, not considering the greater im-
munity from loss and damage not pro-
yiael for by insurance.
The yearly saving to the city by the
construction of the wateIw orks l esti-
mate as follows:
saT nrem IN lns.'l"n'o $4,000 90
Less operating ex-
penses ...... s9,6S9.O0
Less Interest on
bonds .......... 3'92o'oo I0'ooV'Vo
SlO,4Oo.Oo-
Add net income from water con-
sumers estimated. .......,...-. 5'ooO.oV
Total yearly saving. ......... 100000
"An amount sufficient il less than
five years to pay interest and return
the bonds.
.rRoM THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT OF
THE CITY OF eREENvu-LE FOR THE
FISCAL YEAR OCTOBER /, 1884, TO
OCTOBER 1. 1898,
we extract the foiiewihg:
wATERwoRKs.
Coal and supplies ...............S s. 23O.,0
Salary of employees ............ $3.50. 10
5000 so
Water collections ........,...... 5,774l0
Number Of consumers, $50.
IA comparison of the two years
shows that the operating expenses IN
creased from So, 09776 to So, $3.50.
..TEe income from water rates from
So, 645 20 to $5,774 10. and the number
of water consumers from 420 to $50.
..The fire losses the first year are es-
timaled mt $21. coo, for the second
year S12 600 including property i'll
sured aud also that uninsured"
From the above experience of Green
vile il aald seem that it would be a
profitable investment for the town
With first class waterworks and
electric lights system combined the
town would receive:
1st. Ample fire protection. greater
security to life and property, AID re-
duction of our insurance. rales,
End. An ample supply of good
water for domestic and other purposes.
3rd. A well lighted town.
| 4th. An improvement in the health
of lbe community. the value of which
cannot be estimated in dollars and
cents.
We hope orr citizens and others in
| terested will carefully examine the
facts and figures given above, which
are from authentic sources and which
give fair and just presentation of the
| advantages expected to be obtained BY
the construction of n waterworks and
electric light plant by the town
If the Board of Aldermen decide to
construct the works it is suggested that
/ they enter into a contract at once fol-
the sinking of well in order to find
out if artesian water can be obtained
at a reasonable depth and of good
quality and in sufficient quality, before
involving the town in any large ex.
peuditure.
If the water is found to be satisfact
ory, then to employ,a first class engineer
to design and superintend the con
struction of tile waterworAs so that i,
can be completed and be- in use thi:
summer.
/ By this method of procedure we viii
have an up TO date plant, in the short
est time, and the citizens receive
value for every dollar expended.
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q ~ :,
we have examined the report OF the
City Marshal aud Tax Collector and
find that he collected during the month
of March, 1899, the sum of $239.79
from the various sources as stated in
the Treasurer's report, for which he
holds his receipts.
We have examined and approved the
January claims against the town for
which we recommend payment, to-wit:
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JOHN WILLIAMS
Undertaken.

lake Providence l.s
Keeps on band o large assortment 81
a;:s;si eastass, NaW, pisia anl llIha
neatal Metallic Cases and Wooden
Collins Made aud Trimmed to Order
Tapril i3~s9-lLv
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TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Lake Providence, La, April 9th. 1890.

Lake Providence. La, April 9th. 1890.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Alder
men met this eve at o'clock IN reg
ular session. =
Presentation. G. NJ. franklin. Mayor:
d, w. Gilmour. Seet'y.; Aldermen G.
Il. Egelly, V. NJ. Purdy, n. Fousse and
r. l.. Hill.
Absent-Ald. James Beard.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and approved. and ordered
signed by the Mayor rs recorded.
The Finance Committee filed the fol-
lowing report, which was read and
adopted, to-wlt:
Lake Providence, La, April 9Th, 1890.
To the Hon. Mayor and Board of
Alderman-We, your Finance Com
mlttee, beg leave TO report that we have
examined the reports of the Treasurer
and Marshal and Tax Collector for
the month of March, 1899, which we
find correct, supported by proper
vouchers. We find from the report OF
the treasurer that he had on hand:
a cash balance of .... 80. Sl491 %
Marshal for account OF Taxes 1897 So 27
Fines 10 90
Taxes 1S9S 14S II
Licenses 1898. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. ~ 10
licenses 1893. 90 rs
1871 o.
That he has disbursed of said
amount on warrants ..........-... I6l W
On approved claims. % 10
L.aeihs 81. { IL En- zoo Of - 14S0 %
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We also recommend payment of the
following registered approved claims:
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plants in operation viii be about lilo
per cent, representing saving to the
citizens yearly of S24, 600 III premiums
alone, not considering the greater ini-
muuity from loss and damage not pro-
yiled for by Insurance.
The yearly saving to the city by the
construction of the wateTworks l esti-
male rs follows.
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SII5f q
We recommend also thss The sum Of
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-09
READ THIS.
Jackson, Miss. Jan. II, 1899.

Jackson, Miss, Jan, II, 1899.
| have for years been sufferer
from kidney and bladder troubles
| have tried all remedies that
could find, and had dlmost'given W
all hope of ever getting relief, until
| ,ried Halls Great Discovery.
am now using It and feel like new
man. It's effect is wonderful,
G. W. WILLIAMS,
Asst Chief Police.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1899-07-09
A TEXAS WONDER,
Halls Great Discovery.

One small bottle of Halls Great
Discovery cures all kidney and blad
der troubles, removes gravel, cures
diabetes, seminal emissions, weak
and lame back, rheumatism and al
Irregularities of the kidneys and
bladder in both men and women,
Regulates bladder troubles in chill
dren. If not sold by your druggist,
will be sent by mail on receipt of 81
One small bottle is two months
treatment, and will cure any case
above mentioned. e. W. Hall, sole
manufacturer, P. o box 2l8, Waco
Texas. For sale by Smith Drug Co
Texarkana, Ark.i