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The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-10-17
Pacific Mail Steamship Co.
Occidental 4 Oriental Steamship Go.
AND Togo Kisen Kaisha.

Steamers OF the above companies will call Honolulu
about the dates men Toned.
The Hawaiian gazette. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1865-1918, 1899-10-17
HONOLULU STOCK EXCHANGE.
Honolulu, II. l.. Oct. 16. 1899.

f:A.:' IS:i, .,...sI
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03

from Burmah, mostly through Mandalay, where,
as readers Of Kipling know the elephants pile
the teak for transportation. 1t grows In forests
which used to furnish large revenues TO The
raud before 1887. German scientific forester
went there eight ten years before that and
found the childlike Burmese devastating the
royal teak forests ruthessly with tn, best In
tentons for their royal master. Ee-thc Ger
maE-took the thing in hand and became royal
superintendent, after which the trees TO be cut
onc year were Systematically "rinSed" in the
bark the year before that now when cue
they are free from sap and fit TO float down the
river, whereas before that time the logs. being
heavy with sap, would not float. The trees no&
fit to cut are now protected, and the danger Of
teak famine in the interior decorating bust
ness is avcrted. on the other hand, the demand
for teak for decorative purposes will tend more
and more to fill the gap left by its abandonment
by shipbuilders in favor Of iron. The first teak
used by the entcrprisng decorator just referred
to. before he opened his Ahmedabad factory,
was obtained from a shpyard in South-st.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03

cerity. But II Is a mistaken description; this
wood is not teak, but variety OF rosewood
Teak is not black neither, for that matter, IS
this Chinese wood naturally, but the Chinese
often. though not always, prefer to STAN IL
black when they it for cabinet making pur-
poses
Teak, the real "oak" Of which the poet sung,
Hearts of oak are our ships.
Jolly Tars our men,,
ard the rest, before Enslands hghting shlps
began to be made OF steel is the national WOOD
of Burrnah and no more resembles the Chinese
rosewood than ii resembles yellow pine. 1t Is
Of a rich, but not at all red brown which turns
to sooty black exposure to the weather IL IS
not a furniture wood, as a rule, but it is the
wood Of which the famous carved lattlces OF
Delhi and Of Lahore are made. II is used In
the window frames and door frames OF certain
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03

house in feminist, near Fifth-ave.. where Rud-
yard kipling was frequent visitor last winter
The owner and occupant Of that house may be
considered the dscoverer in this country of
teak as material for interior decorative work
and now he makes a business Of importing it,
all carved and ready for the joiners to put in
place in American houses.
The manner Of carrying on this interesting art
industry is peculiar The American importer
maintains a sort Of skeleton factory at Ahmeda-
bad, in Guzerat about $50 miles north Of Bonn
bay. The foremen and managers, natives, are
a permanent staff, and they hire native workmen
to do the carving as the demand for ii comes in
in the shape of orders from New-York The office
on this side never sends a decorative design to
be executed In the Ahmedabad works: the de-
signs left entirely to the native foreman
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03
THE CHAQUIS or THE meas.
WONDERFUL MESSENGER SERVICE OF THE pLD
PERUVIAN EMPIRE.

WONDERFUL MESSENGER SERVICE OF THE "LD
PERUVIAN EMPIRE.
Lima letter in The Chicago Record.
When The Spanish invaders entered the Peru
Wan country they wondered at the manner IN
which their movements were anticipated by the
natives. Every act appeared to he instantly
communicated over the empire almost az swiftly
as if sent by telegraph After a few months
they discovered that there was an organization
of runners who carried the news with amazing
speed over the snow covered mountains and
across the searching sands. They were known
as chaquis and were selected by reason Of their
physical qualifications and trained for speed
ard endurance. When they became incapacitated
by age or accident less arduous duties we've
given them in the army or about the Court
As the Incas had no written language their
messages were always oral. 50 the memories rs
well as the muscles Of the chaqus were trained.
Sometimes the Inca communicated with his
subordinates in other parts Of the country by
signs-a ring piece of nodded clay or lear
might be tranSmitted-Which meant nothing to
the man who bore 1t or TO the people who saw
it in his hands. but was very portentous to him
for whom it was intended. AS proof of the
speed of the Chaquis it is said that the royal
table at Cusco was often served with fresh fish
caught in the sea fifty or sixty hours previously
"A distance that now requires from six to ten
days to travel by railways and stage.
Along the highways and the mountain trails.
at frequent intervals were established station
houses usually erected upon tillocks and other
points Of observation, from which the approach
Of messengers could be detected. As one ar
rived. heated and GREATNESS, fresh chaqui
would be ready to receive the message ana
carry il to the next station without an nstantS
delay
The rhlquis still exist but they are no longer
organized. and there is little use for them. In
time Of they are useful. as they have many
Of the instincts and much of the skill Of scouts,
and being familiar with the byways as well as
the highways are able to slip through the lines
of the enemy without danger. Some years ago
/ saw a chaqui Of the name OF Quainapambo
(bird chaser. who was very swift of foot and
almost incapable OF fatigue. He had been en-
ployed for several years by General Caseras,
then President of Peru, and had carried mes
sage go miles without rest or sleep through
the enemy's country and had returned with the
answer within a week.
The chaquI never carries food with him. but
depends entirely upon the cocoa leaf, nor are
his movements impeded by clothing He goes
as nearly naked possible, but carries poncho
and paints his legs with "A vegetable dye as a
protection against poisonous vines and the bites
Of insects
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03
"TEAK" FURNITURE
MUCH OF THAT so LABELLED Is NOT
TEAK, BUT ROSEWOOD

IN 'he oriental art stores, which, happily, are
no" so plentiful In New-York one sees occa-
slonaiiy Chinese chairs OF deliberately carved
piack wood, with slabs of colored marble lef,nto
the seats, also stools of similar workmanship and
material also stands for vases. II the salesman
is asked what this fine grained wood is which
takes such a delightfully."- smooth. though not
polished, surface, under the tools of the Chinese
cabinetmaker, he will probably call II teak
Many possessors of these Oriental articles of
luxury repeat and believe the description given
them by the Western statesmen. The statesmen
themselves give that description In perfect sin
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03
HCRALLY A HERO.

Edmund Vcrney in The Contemporary.
VI forccaSue quarters, deserted by Lieuten-
GIL > at the bombardmcnt Of odessa were
:. ms time commanded by Lieutenant f.
~ was universally popular, he was very fat,
a-- mad the usual characteristics Of fat men.
~ mad often told me in conversation of his
Nrdt desire 90 distinguish himself, and parucu-
@'y mat b. would like TO belong TO Highland
FtAnent But as soon az the Russian shot came
-'As about the forccaste he entirely lost hls
-..'e, D. became physically incapable, the per
',Nduon STRAINED down his terrified face and
~ became actually III; some Of the men even
injured 90 char him. advising him to put his
t,~c INTO : newly made shot hole, as he might
~ certain nu second shot would strike exactly
az gre same spot So it dcvOlved wholly on me at
S.0dS'opoi, as al Odessa. TO l9ht the fOrecastIe
.-ai'ers. now. ] have always thought he was
ne Dfavest man have ever seen in action; in
a,.-lest@bly I'D. p3rayzed with terror, wholly in
~y@b.e nothing would induce him 10 leave his
sssaftefs, by -tupcndous and amazing moral
t..N ne stuck % ms post, and remained on the
,''ecasue until The fight was over. Not many
90 "'ulc have had this courage. few days
s 80 ne was invaded home; snug berth,
- nun ne well deserved, was found for HIM IN
vac custom House where he wore his Crimean
d. w and SebastopOl clasp for the remainder OF
1s honored days
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1899-12-03

New-York only sends drawings. actual size Of
the pieces wanted indicating the spaces to be
filled with decorative carving, and Ahmedabad,
in the course OF eight or ten months, sends the
finished work. Sometimes, when a customer
orders such things, chairs or other furniture are
supplied but the Ahmedabad works are never
intrusted with the task of fitting parts together,
for their joinery is primitive and sees no more
harm in a gaping joint loosely pegged with
splinter OF bamboo than the average American
furniture factory foreman, with acres OF machin-
cry under his control. sees in the average Amer
lean factory design.
you can't teach old dog new tricks" says
a New-York art man, apropos of this fact
you can't teach those Iiindoo workmen to use
machinery, and you can't beat them at their
frantic, grotesque wood carving"
The timber for the Ahmedabad factory comes
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

The election on Tuesday shows
that Ohio, Pennsylvania, Dakota,
Massachusetts, New Jersy and Iowa
went Republican, while Kentucky Is
still in doubt. Maryland ana
Nebraska went Democratic. bo'n
branches of the Kentucky legislature
were carried by the Democrats, Wniie
Democrats elected their city govern
ment in several of the large Republi'
can cities.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
YAzoo & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD 90.

SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOON,
NOVEMBER 18Th.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis 1913 p. M.
Arrives Vicksburg 3:l5 am.
Leaves Vicksburg 500 am.
Arrives New Orleans l0:40 a. IN
No. 23-Leaves Memphis 900 a. m
Arrives Vicksburg 7:10 p. m.
No. 21-Lesves Vicksburg 700 a. m.
Arrives New Orleans $50 P. m.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 6-Leaves New Orleans 400 p.
M.
Arrives Yicksbnrg 1880 p. m.
Leaves Vicksburg 11:40 P. m.
Arrives Memphis 6:55 a. m.
No. a2--Leayes New Orleans 500 a.
m.
Arrives vicksburg 600 p. m,
No. 24-Leaves Vicksburg $40 am
Arrives Memphis $50 p. m.
No. connects with No. sos at Har-
ristnn. arriving at Natchez at 6;4o a. m
No. 81 connects with 521 at Harris
ton arriving at Natchez at 1870 a. M,
| No. 81 connects with No 5o4 at Har'
ris.on. arriving at jackson at 2:30 pm
No. 522 due to leaye Natchez at 2:3t
n m. connects with No. ~ at Harris
| ton.
No. SOC due to leave Natchez at 7:3i
D. m. connects at HARRISON with No. o
Nos. 5 and 81 connects at New or
leans for all points east and west. .
Nos. "a and 6smake connection Wit
lie. train at Memphis for all points, a
we'll as with other lines.
! Nos. 2S and "a haul elegant parlo
car between Memphis and Vicksburg
For further information and reserva
ton of sleeping Car accommodation
call on or write to your station agen
or the undersigned.
A @. PEARCE,
C.P. & r. A.. Vicksburg. Miss
JNO A. SCOTT,
Div'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis, Ienr
WIN. ALFRED KELLOND,
, Asst. Genq Pass'r. Agt., Louisville
Ky.
! A. III. HANSON,
t General Passenger Agent. Chicago IL
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
EoR STATE SENATOR.

We are authorized to announce MT
JEFF. d. SNYDER of Madison parish.
as A candidate for State Senator. com
posed of the parishes OF Madison anu
East Carroll. subject to the action
of the District Executive Committee
as constituted by the two parishes.
am candidate for reelection 10
the State Senate from the District com.
posed OF the parishes of East Carroil
and Madison, subject to the action o,
the Democratic party.
w. NJ. MURPHY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
Winter Schedule.

Steamer Belle of the Bends leaves
Vicksburg every Monday and Thurs
day leaves GreenYille every Tuesday
and Friday.
Steamer Annie Laurie leaves Vicks-
burg every Wednesday and SATURDAY;
leaves GreenvilIc every Thursday anu
Sunday.
YANCEY BELL, Agent,
r. II. Briefly, Secretary; Ed. M
Fishel, G. 2. & II. a.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Respectfully submitted,
Clifton +. Davis,
j. w. Pittman,
W. s. Mcguire,
Finance Committee.
On motion. it was resolved not to let
out the fire engine for any purpose
whatever, and 10 be used only in case
of fire. :,
There being no further business the
board adjourned.
G. NJ, FRANKLIN. Mayor.
w. II. FISHER. Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
Notice.

The business under the firm name and
STYLE of I. b. Fass, Robertdale, La. has been
transferred and assumed by Leon Fass'
SIR. With many thanks for past fayors. we
RESPECTFULLY solicit continuance OF same
for the new firm of l.. Fass. ST.,
Respectfully,
1. b. FASS,
J.. FASS. SR.
RobertdaIe, La.
Providence, La, Nov. 18th, 1s99.-St.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
SheriH's Sale.

State of Louisiana, parish of East Carroll,
Seventh District Court, No 49l
phillin Werlein versus W. s. Brown.
Nv virtue of a writ Of ia to me directed
by the Honorable Seventh District Court
for the parish of East Carroll aforesaid IN
the above entitled cause, VIII proceea 10
ssil M nnbljc auction, at the door of the
court house, in the town of Providence.
East Carroll parish. La. on Saturday, the
25th day Of November 1899. between the
hours prescribed by law. all the right. title
and interest of w. s. Brown. In and to the
following described property, to-wit:
One Piano, seized in the above SUIT.
Terms of sale cash, with the benefit of APP
praisement. an n,ruN snar;f
Sheriff's Office. Providence, La, Nov. lltn'
1S99.-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
IF YOU ARE

Needing CLOTHES. fue, stylish up-to-
date CLOTHES, zee our Stock. We
have other things that may interest
YOU In fine UNDERWEAR, NECK.
WEAR, SHIRTS, HOSIERY, HATS
aud CAPS.
Money back lfnoi suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atsen
tion.
WARNER s. sEARLEs CO..
Vicksburg. Mas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

POLLING PLACES.
The following polling places at said
primary election are fixed as follows:
IN MADISON PARISH.
First ward-Lacey's Store.
Second ward-Dangertield' office, Delta.
Third ward-Deis' Store, Millikin's Bend.
Fourth ward-Rarber. Shop in Wilson'S
building. Tallulah.
Fifth ward-0megs; Roe's Store.
Sixth ward Waverly; Dinkin's Store.
Sixth ward. End precinct-A. IL. Mont
gomery's store.
Seventh ward-Eliis' Store.
IN EAST CARROLL.
First ward-Salem Store.
Second Trans lyania Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
Hpnouncements.
For DISTRICT JUDGE.

We arc authorized to announce non
w. s. HOLMES. of Madison parish as
a candidate for the Office of Judge OF
the 9th Judicial District composed Oh
the parishes OF Madison and East Gar,
roll. subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
STOLEN.

From one Of the racks in Providence on
saturday evening Oct %. an ola blacx
horse mule. with saddle and briddie.
Ears flop over, wing footed. about = bands
high. Unroached when taken. WIN pay , :
liberal reward for Information u sn' 'A1's
70 AR. AusA ASlAS ROBINSON.
Lake Providence, La, Nov. 4, 1888,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting of the Democratic
voters of East Carroll will be held at
the Opera House a. Lake Providence
on Tuesday, Nov. IA, 1899, at IL NJ,
TO discuss the action OF the DISTRICT
Executive Committee.
Judge +. F. Montgomery and otn-
err speakers will address the meeting
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Lake Providence, La, Nov. 2, 1885,

Lake Providence, La, Nov. 2, 1890.
The Hon. Mayor and Board OF Coun-
cilmen met this evening at o'clock
p. m. in regular session.
Present-Hon. G.. M Franklin, Mayor;
Councilmen N. Fousse, G. +. DAYS.,
]. w. Pittman, Max Levy and w. ).
Mcguire.
Moved by Mr.. Mcguire, and duly
seconded and carried. That the town
appropriate the sum Of 500 to the
Fair Association, 10 be. payable on
completion of the improvements.
-yhe Finance Committee made the
following report, which was adopted:
To the Hon. Mayor and Board OF
Councilmen of the town ofProvidence:
We, your Finance Committee, re-
spectfully report that we have exam-
ined and approved the report OF the
Marshal & Tax Collector dated NOV.
Q. 1899, which shows that he has col
lected and paid over to the treasurer
since last report for account
Licenses 1899, 800; less com. SAC 90 %
| Fines, com. 6cts ............ -. oo ~ ~
| Taxes 1898, less com. 10
Total .....-. 100. .........;. glSi -
We have examined anu approved Tue o lo
port of the Treasurer dated NOV g 1000
showing a balance on hand of Sll006.
We have examined and approved the FOL
lowing claims: a.. :,
Ell Galbreth. lamp lighter. Oct.. ~ 10 ~ ~
ID F Peck, salary for OCT. 49,. W y.
G Morris, hauling 5. u ID. com -" : o. .,
o.
: w o.rrro salary 20 On
: V Nj Purdy g. Son. Goa. oil 49,. $3.50. ..
N Fousse, sundries. ............. 10 y
Bell, coal oil .........'... .
IOLnl T,
We recommend the payment of the fol
> lowing claims: ,oo r.
> ID F Peck. salary Oct. ...s ......S o0 "
Q v Gargaro. sal to Nov. 6. 800. ...... 20
Ell Galbreth. salary Oct............ 10
Total ......., -; ...'''' W" I"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

When the result of the election be-
came known The Jacksonian mana
gers were dumfounded.-N. .. Times
Democrat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Capdev;elle was elected over Flour
er by 6,700 majority. There were
SO 900 votes cast out of a registra-
ton of SO 900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

The true Democracy showed what
could be done on Tuesday IN the
New Orleans city fight, and we
doubt if there will be much heard
Of the Jacks from now heHceiorth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Statistics estimate that eleven per
cent of the fires in the United States
are caused by defective fues. Fire
bugs come next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

A contract has been let for cleo
trio lights and water work plant al
Bastrop, La., for $4,000.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
parish Demoeratie ,EisEet

For Representatives
A. *. Amscker,
For Sheriff,
J.W. Dunn.
For Clerk.
G,F. Blackburn.
For Coroner,
W. 4 Long.
FIRST WARD.
For Police Juror.
Robt Nicholson.
For Justice Peace,
|, B. Beard.
ii. IL. Dickens.
For Constable.
G.. Maginnis.
John Hogan,
SECOND WARD.
For Police Juror.
w. G. Hope.
For Justice Peace.
C. III. Webb.
For Constable.
Barney Conn.
THIRD WARD,
For Police Juror.
Phil MCGUIRE.
For Justice Peace.
C. Il. Egelly.
ID. w. Gilmour.
For Constable.
w, A. Blount, Jr.
w. I'll. Hunter.
FOURTH WARD.
For Police Juror.
A. NJ. Nelson.
For Justice Peace.
Alex Stockner.
For Constable,
John Brown.
FIFTH WARD.
For Police Juror,
L. w. Jay.
For Justice Peace.
T. s. Mabin.
For Constable.
Jordan Foreman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

We are authorized to announce MI.
FIX. RANSDELL of East Carroll par
ish MS a candidate for the office OF DIS
trict Attorney of the 9th Judicial DIS
trict, composed of the parishes OF Madi-
son and East Carroll, subject to the
action of the Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

The defeat of the mongrel party
in New Orleans, styled Jacksonlan
Democracy, should be a lesson to
independent movements and that
they have no chance in Louisiana.
If the Jacks had been successful on
Tuesday last in the city fight, they
would have put out an independent
State ticket, and would have done
all in their power to disrupt the party
that has been true to them more
than once. The city fight is now
over. true Democracy has been
yi,orious; let these men who have
wandered of after false gods' re
,arn 10 the fold, and if there is any
sighting to be done, let 1t be within
she Democratic ranks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Mr. Boatner and Mr.. Denegre
must feel confoundedly small just
about the present time.>
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

The Jacks balloon was punctured
in more than one place OH tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

To cure a cold In one day, take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All drugg's's
refund the money if II fsils TO cure;
25cts. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. For sale at Guenard's drug
atora
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Mr.. Walter Denegre refused abso-
lutely to talk.-N. o. Times-Demo-
crat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

Up to November lst, last season,
there were only 2s, 900 bales of cot
ton received at New Orleans by the
Mississippi and the Atchafalaya
rivers. Up to November LIST, this
season, New Orleans has already re-
ceived 6e, 900 bales from these two
rivers alone; making $4,000 bales
more than at the same time last year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11

The Banner-Democrat is authorized
to announce DAVID Nj. EVANS. JR..
as candidate for District Attorney
for the district composed OF the par
ishes of East Carroll and MADISON
subject to the action OF the Democratic
party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-11
Shoe Shop

Boots and Shoes made to order. re-
nairinp of all kinds promptly done,
and satisfaction guaranteed. Prices
low.
Harness Of all kinds neatly repaired.
Shop-At McRae's livery stable.
VITO CANEZZARO.