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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-02-15
Loss OF FiIipinos,

Manila, February 6.-Carefu
estimates place the Filipino losses
up to date at 1000 dead, $500
wounded and 5000 taken pris-
oners.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-02-15
ALDRICH OPPOSED.

w. A. Kinney in an interview
with the Call Washington repres-
entative, says that Chairman Aid
rich of the Senate Finance Com
mittee is disposed to oppose the
extension of American tariff laws
to Hawaii, and favors the colonial
scheme.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1899-02-15

New York, February IA spe-
cial to the Sun from Washington
says: As a result of the discus
sion of the situation in the Philip.
pines at the regular meeting OF
the Cabinet today, the first held
since the news of the Manila bat
tie was received, Major Genera
Otis will be left to pursue what
ever policy be pleases in dealing
with the army of Aguinaldo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
SUMMER RATES.

Commencing June l aud continuing
until September 80, 1899, the Queen &
Crescent route will place in effect from
all coupon stations regular summer
excursion tickets 10 all the principal
summer resorts in East Tennessee,
North Carolina, Virginia aud northern
resorts, good until October 81. The
Queen & Crescent offers to the public
excellent service Train leaving New
Orleans daily at 7:S0 p m. arrives in
Cincinnati next evening at 1880, thus
giving o 24.hour schedule, carrying
Pullman buffet sleeper. There is also
through Pullman sleeping car OH this
train for New York, running by the
way of Chattanooga. Bristol, Lynch
burg, Washington and Pennsylvania
railroad, thus penetrating the very
heart of the summer resorts. Train
leaving Shreveport daily at $40 a. m
carries through Pullman sleeper to
Chattanooga, where change can be
made into the Cincinnati or New York
sleepers without getting of the train.
For detailed Information as 10 rates,
routes, etc, apply to any ticket agent
or Z. NJ. Hunt. I. 2. a., Dallas, Tex;
r. j. Anderson, A. G. p. a, or
George IL. Smith. e. p. "A, New Or
leans
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The Pascagoula (Miss.) Democratic
Star works of the following good one:
"a Mississippi duck, which had faith
fully stuck 10 business this spring and
laid several dozen of large, fawn
coIored eggs, complained that she. was
not appreciated" "See that hen over
there" said the duck, "she hasn't laid
as many eggs as have, nor as big, but
she has books written about her and
verses composed in her honor, while
no one is saying word about me-"
"The trouble with you Is" said the
wise rooster that was standing near,
shat you don't tell the public what
you have done. You lay an egg aud
wsddle off without saying o WORD, but
that sister of mine never lays an egg
without letting everybody in the
neighborhood know it. II you expect
TO cut any Ice in this community you
must learn 10 advertise"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
Registration Notice.

The registration books have been open at
the court house since January l, 1899, and
those that have not taken advantage OF
registering. will call at my office up stairs
in the Bernard building, where the books
will be kept open from now until July 10th
will be at
Carrondelet store July 18th and 18th.
At Pennsylvania store July 18th and l4th.
At Robertdale store July 18th.
AT Pamela store July 18th and goth.
Monticello, July 25th.
The books will then be open at my office
the balance of the time required by law.
l also refer you to article 200 of the consti.
tutional convention of 1898. viz: No per-
son shall vote at aby primary election OF
other political assembly held for the pur.
pose of nominating any candidates unless
be Is at the time registered voter.
W G. McRAE.
Assessor and ex-officio Registrar.
Lake Providence, La, June 10. 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The Greenville Times in an edito-
rial on the Huntington short line
levee that has caused a great amount
of feeling, says sit is the first time
the right to close such a canal has
been claimed, and there is no pro b.
ability that it will occur again, as it
is not likely that such blunder as
the location Of the Huntington short
line will be repeated"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
RESOLUTIONS.

At a meeting of the citizens of Lake
Providence, La. held on May %. 1899,
the following resolutions were unani-
mously adopted
WHEREAS, The Hon. John ID. Long,
Secretary of the Navy. and Command
er Washburn Maynard. U, S. Navy,
have extended to our citizens the dis
tinguished courtesy of an opportunity
| to visit the u. S. Gunboat Nashville
while in our port and.
Whereas, Commander Washburn
Maynard. U. S. Navy. and the other
officers and the seamen of the gunboat
Nashville, have courteously received
our citizens and. in return, have ac-
copied the cordial invitation to become
our guests and 10 receive the hospitali-
ty of onr town;
Be it resolved, That we heartily ap-
preciate the pleasure of having rep
resentative vessel of our modern Navy
to visit our port; and that we esteem
it distinguished honor to have enter
tnined the gallant officers and seamen
of the gunboat Nashville, who. in the
recent war lOT tue liocfdtiou VI Ouoa
and her oppressed people, became the
captors of the first Spanish prize of
war and CALAMITY participated in the
brilliant naval blockade. engagements
and bombardments in West Indian
waters;'
Resolved. That we join with our fell
low cizens of neighboring State in
paying tribute of praise to the gall
liant son of Mississippi, Lieutenant Ma
gruder U. s. N. whose daring and
heroic exploit on the coast of Cuba
won for him the admiration, and en-
titles him to, the thanks of his country
men;
Resolved. That as American citi-
zens we cherish with pride the unpar-
alleled and imperishable record of
| the American Navy in the war with
Spain /; and to Commander Washburn
Maynard. U. S. Navy. in person, as the
representative of our Navy, we tender
our thanks for the naval achievements
which have placed our reunited coun-
| try in the front rank of naval powers
commanded the respect of the mari
time nations aud won the admiration
of the world. -
q
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
A late London special says tina

A late London special says that
representative of the Associated
Press has made inquiries with the
result that he is able TO confirm the
report that those who have been
working in favor Of Mrs. Maybrick
Will not be surprised at her release
at any moment, now that the United
States ambassador, Joseph H. Choate
has had two interviews on the sub
ject with the Marquis of Salisbury,
at which his strong representation OF
the American view of the matter met
with most promising reception.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

There is formidable movement
on foot for the Indians of the Indian
Territory to remove to Mexico, pro-
cure $4,000, 900 acres of land. and
settle upon it. Congress gave them
the right to emigrate in bodies OF
500 or more. OF the 100000 OF
people in Mexico, 100000 are
Indians. President Diaz OF Mexico
is q half Indian. 1t is reasonable to
presume that a country more than
thirds Indian would be a more
desirable place for them than the
United States:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The Supreme Court OF Rhode
Island has decided in favor of trusts,
and they can now continue to rob
the people. Arkansas also drops
into line and its Supreme Court has
rendered a decision that the anti
trust law is unconstitutional: The
Alexandria Democrat says, Sit thus
appears that these souless corpor-
atoms, these aggregations of great
wealth, have throttled the judiciary,
as well as the people"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The State of Texas went off half
cooked last week and declared strict
quarantine against New Orleans
when the news was sent out that one
case of yellow fever had appeared in
that city. Texas officials were Itch
ing for the chance, and it looks like
they take delight in trying to Grip
pie the business interests of New Or
leans. The idea Of declaring quar-
antine on the announcement of one
case. 1t was a regular piece Of
damfoolishness
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
The Texas Farm and Ranch s

The Texas Farm and Ranch says
that 'scrops throughout the state are
reported to be in excellent condition,
though little late. In fact there
has seldom been more promising
outlook for farmers, and consequent.
ly for the state. Rains have been
abundant and have extended to
every part Of the state, and it keeps
The farmers busy killing weeds and
grass" This means good chance
for another big crop of cotton and
prices lower than ever The poor
farmer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The Rising Sun { Ind. Recorder
says s.the great steel plants refused
to supply steel armor for the battle
ships, monitors and cruisers, author
lied by law, at the price fixed by
Congress. The limit was s40o per
ton for the seven vessels authorized
last year. The trusts have the gov
ernment by the throat. Cannot
Congress lhwart the trusts by taking
the duty off II imported armor
plate? p This IS pretty tough for a
Republican to talk this way, espec-
tally whep il has been . high tarin
organ.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

Dreyfuss is to have new hear
ing. On the 3rd the court of cassa-
ton at Paris, rendered a verdict in
favor of a revision of his case and
ordered a new court-martial. There
is no doubt that Dreyfus will be ac-
Quilted, and those who are respon-
sible for bis treatment will then be
hauled up and made to suffer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
The survey OF the ST. Louis aud
New Orleans Railroad, which was

The survey OF The ST. Louis aud
New Orleans Railroad, which was
alluded to last week in this paper, was
completed 10 Vidalia from Lake Provi-
dence on Wednesday noon, and the
line enters between the N. o. & n. W.,
and the N r r. & +. The distance
from Lake Providence 10 Vidalia lie
one hundred and fifty miles, and the
engineers say il will be very easy
and inexpensive matter 10 connect the
two places, there being no engineer
ing difficulties whatever 20 be sur
mounted, while the resources and pro-
ducts of the country will insure a
local business that will more than pay
the operating expenses. From the
Nay the projectors of the line talk, it
seems that the construction Of this
division of the road will.be made with
just as much haste as possible, because
of tho benefits aud advantages that
will accrue Observation-Disclosures.
;inel.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

What is the matter with Trimble
of the Farmeryille Gazette? Is he
going into the Gunby coup? The
Congressional Committee is COM
posed of Democrats, who have the
best interests of the party at heart,
and the Gazette should not have
made the attack it did on the COM
mittee. The committee will do
what it thinks is best, and every
Democratic paper in the 9Th district
should support its actions.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The Concordia Sentinel continues
to say many nice things Of Hon. j.
E. Ransdell. The Sentinel is correct
in what it says, and there is no doubt
that Hon. j. E. RansdelI is the
most available man 10 the district for
Congress. We believe that when
the convention meets to nominate q
successor to the lamented Baird that
it will be enc sided and that Rams
dell will be nominated by acclama-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

Gen. Watts hands Us the following.
taken from kentucky paper. with the
remark that there is nothing Impossi-
BILE in Kentucky: "Ths Adams conn-
ty New Era says Geo. Lawler,
aged 68. and his wife, aged '62. resid-
ing near English, are the proud parents
of u bright baby girl. The last child
born to Che couple before this one Is
now aged 43 years. married and
grandmother, n--Alexsndria Tswn
Talk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The largest history ever published
is "The War of the Rebellion,
issued by the United States in 12r
octave volumes of l 1000 pages each
with gigantic atlas in thirty parts
The books occupy thirty feet of shell
room and weigh one-quarter of ton
The series, limited TO 1900 sets
has been in course of publication fol
over twenty years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The papers in different parts OF
the State are beginning to talk on the
gubernatorial campaign and it won't
be long now until the fight will be
hot. Lieutenant Gov. Bob SNYDER
and Auditor Heard are being men,
toned by large number OF papers,
and it would not be surprising il
they are not candidates.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

Samuel Cupples, st. Louis, No.,
has given s250,000 more to the
Washington University Of that city !;
but few weeks ago he gave it $780,
GOO. Mrs. John K. Liggett, widow
Of the tobacco millionaire, has just
given 100000 for a dormitory,
which is TO be erected as a memorial
TO her husband.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
FOR CONGRESS,
(FIETH DIsTRICT.)

We are authorized ito announce
HON. JOS. Z. RANSDEIL. OF East
Carroll parish. as candidate for Con
gress for the unexpired term of the late
Judge Samuel L. Baird. deceased.
from tho Fifth Louisiana District. SUBJ
ject 10 the action of the Democratic
Convention.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

Eight weeks to-day have elapsed
since we had rain. The gardens are
dried up and are beyond redemption.
One half of the corn is failure and
the other half will be unless we have
rain within Il week.
A stand of cotton has not been OBJ
tanned on ever one half tho land in the
parish devoted to the staple, and a
great deal of this is not growing and
cannot be cultivated on account of the
hardness of the ground and the clods.
We have. had many droughs. but
this is the first time we ever had one
that extended through April and May.
-Ttflsas Gazette. June 3rd.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Lake Providence, La. June /. 1899.

Lake Providence, La. June j, 1888.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Alder
men met this day at II O'Clock in
special session pursuant to call of the
Mayor
Presentation. G. NJ Franklin, May
or; Aldermen C. r. Egelly, N. Fousse
and R. l.. Hill; d. w. Gilmour Secre-
tary: d. F. Peck. marshal.
The Mayor stated that the object OF
calling the board together at this time
was for the purpose of opening bids
for waterworks &c.
The Mayor handed to the secretary
the sealed bids he had received.
On motion of Alderman Egelly the
bids were opened, read and considered
On motion of Aid. Egelly the bids
were all rejected.
De motion of Aid. Egelly, com.
mittee of two, composed of the Mayor
and Aid. Hill. were authorized and in
structed to dispose of the 81, 500
bonds at private sale upon the terms
they deem best. and that the commit
tee be authorized to confer with j. E.
Ransdell, attorney-at-law, ON all legal
matters connected with the sale of said
bonds and arrange reasonable compen.
ton.
G. M. FRANKLIN, Mayor.
ID w GJ MOITR Secretary
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
Assessors Notice.

In accordance with the requirements OF
the law in relation thereto. public notice is
hereby given. that the assessment of the
parish of East Carroll has been duly listed,
and will be exposed for inspection and cor
rection for 20 days from the 7th ofJune, 1890.
w. G. McRAE, Assessor.
Assessors Ofie, June It'll, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

Rockfeller's income is something
over s12, 100000 year. Carnegie
says that a man who dies rich dies
disgraced. Perhaps so, but we
would like to have a small part of
that twelve millions and run the
chances.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The tax sale published in the Ope-
lousas Clarion, st. Landry parish,
takes up eleven columns IN that
paper. This looks bad, and shows
that there is not much prosperity
down in that part OF our State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

1t seems to be greatness on the
part of lot of people to raise money
by subscription 10 buy home for
Dewey, when he has life time posi-
lion with a salary of $40, 600 year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The great fight between Fitzsim-
mons ,ana Jefferies came off last
night before the Coney Island Ath-
letic Club. There was many thous-
ands Of dollars changed hands.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

Respectfully submitted,
V, NJ. Purdy,
c. II. Egelly.
Finance Committee.
There being no further business the
meeting adjourned.
&. M. FRANKLIN. Mayor.
ID. w. GILMOUR, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
C. S. WYLY,
G. r. EGELLY,
r. l.. HILL,
Committee on Resolutions.

There is over SIS, 900, 900, in the
United States treasury, The proceeds
OF cotton sales during the civil war,
belonging to people in the South.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
YAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD CO.

YAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD CO.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOON.
NOVEMBER 18TH.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis 1926 p. m.
Arrives Vicksburg 3:l5 am.
Leaves Vicksburg 500 a. m.
Arrives New Orleans 10:40 a. NJ
No. 23-Leaves Memphis 900 q. m
Arrives Vicksburg 7:10 p. m.
No. 21-Leayes Vicksburg 7:50 a. m.
Arrives New Orleans $3.50 p. m,
NORTH BOUND.
No. 6-Leaves New Orleans 400 p.
m.
Arrives Vicksburg 1880 p. M.
Leaves Vicksburg 11:40 p. m.
Arrives Memphis $50 a. m.
No. 22-LeaTes New Orleans 800 a.
IN.
Arrives Vicksburg 900 p. M.
No. 24-Leaves Vicksburg $40 am
Arrives Memphis $50 p. m.
No. 5 connects with No. sos at Har.
riston. arriving at Natchez at 6:45 a. m.
No. 81 connects with 521 at Harris
ton arriving at Natchez at 11:20 a. NJ.
No. 81 connects with No. 504 at Har.
riston, arriving at Jackson at 1880 pm,
No. 1922 duo to leaYe Natchez at 2:3O
p m. connects with No. ~ at Harris.
ton.
No. SOC due to leave Natchez at 1885
p. m. connects at Harriston with No. g..
Nos. 8 and Fl connects at New Or
leans for al points east and west.
Nos. "a and 6 make connection with
I. C. train ut Memphis for all points, as
well as with other lines.
Nos. % and "a haul elegant parlor
car between Memphis and Vicksburg.
Fer further information and reserva-
ton Of sleeping ear accommodations
call on or write to Jour station agent
or the undersigned.
"A @. PEARCE.
C. p. & r. A.. Vicksburg. Miss.
JNO A. SCOTT,
Diy'ns Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis. Tenn.
VIM. Affixed KELLOND.
Asst. Gen,l Pass'r.. Agt., Louisville.
KY.
A. H. HANSON.
General Passenger Agent, Chicago, Ill
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The report of The Marshal & Tax
Collector shows that he has paid the
Treasurer the amount reported by
him.
We have examined and approved
the following claims presented. to-wit:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
e. NJ. FKANKLIN, Mayor.
ID. w. GILMoUR, Secretary.


Lake Providence, La, June /, 1890.
The Board met in regular monthly
session.
Presentation. g. NJ Franklin. May
or; ID. w. Gllmour. Sect'y; Aldermen
C. Il. Egely. V. NJ. Purdy. N. Fousse
and Il. l.. Hill.
Absent-Jas. Beard.
The minutes of the previous meeting
and the minutes of the special meeting
were read and approved, and ordered
signed as read.
The Finance Committee filed the fol-
lowing report. which was read and
adopted, to-wit;
Lake Providence, La, June 1, 1899.
To the Hon. Mayor and Bourd OF
Alerdmen--We Your Finance Com
mittee, beg leave to report that we
have examined the reports of the Treas
urer and Marshal & Tax Collector,
which we find correct and supported by
the proper vouchers.
We find from the report of the Treas
urer that be had on hand
At date of his last report - 1884 OF
That he has collected since for &C.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10

The Mayor had few law breaker
before him or Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-06-10
XENIRIE.

Grand and Petit Jurors for the July
uo99) term of the Hon. 7th District Court.
commencing on Monday, the 3rd day of
July, 1899:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-10-04
smIrp1xc wAR MATERIAL.
More Talk About Efforts TO Get
Peaceful solution.

London, Oct. S.-There are no new devel-
opments in the Transvaal situation.
Arrangements for the dispatch of war
stores and men continue. \ quantity Of
balloon material has bcen sent TO South
Africa the war Office considering that m'f
itary ballooning win prove Of the greatest
value in the Kind of warfare expected
there.
The chartering of transports is SIN go
ing on. Eve vessels Of the Cunard line are
now engaged.
one result of the war scare is an ad-
vance of fshilllng to Is pence in the price
asked for the wheat offered in the Lynn
market to-day
A telegram from Paris announces that
NJ. Arnaud, president OF the International
Arbitration and Peace League, has sent an
appeal to Lord Salisbury entreating him
TO choose a power to act with a power
chosen by the Transvaal with the object
of averting war
Mr.. Montague White counsel general for
the South African Republic in London, in
formed the Associated Press that a repre-
sentative of one of the largest capitalists
o. the Rand had called upon him this
morning and asserted that 1t was known
in capital circles that Lord Salisbury had
determined there should not be war, and
had instructed the Secretary of State for
the Colonies, Mr.. Chamberlain, to Wire to
South Africa further assurances with re-
garI to the British desire to respect the
complete independence of the TransvaaL
No confirmation of this is Obtanable in
official circles.
According to a dispatch from Lorenzo
! Marquee Portuguese East Africa, a crowd
| of Beers who were assembled at the
Machado Railroad station forced the refu-
! gee passengers to uncover during the sing
! ing of a Boer national air and severely
maltreated several Englismen, stabbing
| one and kicking and trampling upon olh-
| ers, It is reported there also that two la
! dies We're outrageOusly assaulted at PaaT-
deSop station by Beers one being struck
! in the face by rife showed through the
railway carriage window, and the other
| struck by her assailants fists.
The war office, IL is reported, has recev-
| ed an offer from two thousand officers and
men of the Cuban army for service in the
! TTansVaal