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Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
Tragedy in = Theater.

Chattanooga, Tenn, Sept. 25.-Julia
Morrison, the leading lady of the ''Mr.
Plaster of Paris'' farce-comedy COM
pany, shot and killed Frank Leiden,
stage manager and leading man of the
company, at O'Clock tonight, at the
City opera house, on the stage just be-
fore the curtain rose for the perform
ance to begin. Three shots were fired
at clsoe range by the woman all tax
ing effect in Leiden's head. He sank
to the floor and was dead in few min
utes. The woman was arrested and
taken to the city Jail.
A coroner's inquest was held, at
which it was developed that trouble
had existed between Leiden and Miss
Morrison, and today she slapped him.
The woman claims that Leiden fre-
quently insulted her, and in self de-
fense she shot him.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
oti. Beoomss . Catholic.

New York, Sept. 2s.-Apropos of the
charges of vandalism in Catholic
churches in the Philippines by Ameri-
can soldiers, correspondent of the
Times calls attention to the fact that
in a recently published book issued by
Paulist father list is given Of
American Converts from Protestant.
ism,'' in which appears the name Of
Colonel E. s. Otis, United States army.
The Venezuelan Re yolution.
New York, Sept. 25.-A dispatch to
the Herald from Port Spain, Trinidad,
says: The Venezuelan government il
concentrating It's eastern forces at Guy
ara to meet he revolutionist troops un-
der General Mata. A decisive engage
ment is expected to take place very
soon. It is reported that the reason
President Andrade returned to Caracas
was that he feared treachery on the
part of two generals who are believed
to be in sympathy with the revolution
lists.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
Lumber Barge Sank.

Chicago, Sept. 26. During a severe
wind and rain storm this evening the
steam barge Cleveland, laden with 10O,-
600 feet of lumber, sank in the harbor
near the mutho of the Chicago river.
Captain Henry Davis and a crew of IL
men were rescued by tugs with consid-
erable difficulty.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
More Than They Asked For.

Cleveland, Sept. 27.-As result of
a meeting of the executive committee
of the Lake Carriers Association, held
this afternoon, the wages of nearly 49,
600 men employed on the vessels of the
Great Lakes will be raised from 10 to
20 per cent, beginning October l.
This includes 1000 engineers, who de-
manded an advance of 121a per cent,
and threatened to strike should it not
be conceded. Instead of the 12H per
cent asked for by the engineers, they
will receive an advance of 20 per cent.
Union gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Benton County, Or.) 1899-1900, 1899-09-29
Transports Strike,

San Francisco, Sept. 27.-The boil
ermakers in the Fulton and Risdon
iorn works struck today out of SYM
pathy for the boilermakers employed
on the United States transports, who
have demanded 1925 for an eight-hour
day, and double pay for overtime. 1t
is possible the strike will extend to the
Union iron works, unless the strike is
settled very soon.
The contractors said that the trans
ports now under repairs will sail with
out delay, but that no new contracts
will be taken until the matter is set,
tied.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
e. K. EGELLY. Secretary.

The many friends of Mr.. j. G. Ions.
dale in Lake Providence will lie
delighted TO read the following taken
from late Hot Springs paper:
Mr.. A. 3. Gaines. of New York, for
merly of this city, and Mr.. John G.
Lonsdale have formed a partnership
for general brokerage under the firm
name of Gaines & Lonsdale, and have
equipped suitable offices in the Gaines
Block over the Security Bank.
They have leased a direct private
telegraph wire TO The New York stock
Exchange, New York and New Or
leans Cotton Exchanges and Chicago
Board of Trade, and will transact a
general financial business, buy aud sell
bonds, stocks and other investment
securities. Mr.. Gaines is well known
in Hot Springs and in The financial
centcrs of the east, and is a man of in
fluence and means, being one of the
largest owners Of real estate and hotel
property in tho city.
Mr.. Lonsdale is recognized as an
able as well as a conservative financier.
aud is thoroughly identified with the
business interests of Hot Springs, and
by his energy and perseverance has
won the confidence aud respect of all
who have been associated with him
The firm will be an advantage TO
Hot Springs and the Sentinel Joins
with ,ha uunerous fricude of ,ha ,,,a,,
bers in wishing them success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
known.


In reply to the repeated Republica
assertion that the Democratic party
dead. some unkAown Hickory Den
ocrat has pat into verse the condition
under which. and the time whe
Democracy will die
Whe the lion eats grass like an OK.
And the fishworm swallows the whale;
When the terrapins knit wooden socks.
And the hare is out-run by the snail;
When serpents walk upright like men,
And doodle bugs travel like frogs;
W hen the grasshopper feeds on the hen,
And feathers are found on hogs;
When Thomas cats swim in the air,
And elephants roost upon trees;
W hen insects in summer are rare,
And snuff never makes people sneeZe;
When fish creep over dry land.
And mules on yelocipedes rides;
When foxes lay eggs in the sand.
And women in dress take no pride;
When Dutchmen no longer drink beer,
And girls get to preaching on time;
When the billy goat butts from the rear.
And treason no longer is crime:
hen the hummin-bird brays like an ass.
And limberger shells like cologne:
When plowshares are made out of glass,
And hearts of Louisianisns are stone:
/" hen sense grows in Republican heads,
And wool on the hy drauiic ram;
W hen the Democratic party will be dead.
And this country not worth d-n.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
Unique Contribution by the New
Orleans Press Club.

Special Correspondence.
New ORLEANS, March 29,-The in
itial feature of the Louisiana Industrial
Exposition will be one of the most
unique. and rs far as known. without
a parallel in the history of any other
Fair in the country.
1t is play-an original play writ
ten by home people and put on by
home people with the object of pro-
noting writing for the stage in the
South.
This feature is furnished the Fair by
the New Orleans Press Club. which
organization is making itself exceed
ingly active in building up the under
taking to big proportions.
Numbers of the most prominent men
of New Orleans are lending their in
Auence to the promotion of the enter
prise and the city is deeply interested
in its outcome.
The performance will take place at
the Grand Opera House on the 18th, 9th
and 18th of May. The Fair opens at
the Fair Grounds on the day after the
last of the three performances.
The scene of the play is laid in New
Orleans and its time of action is the
Carnival season. 1t is comedy and
its fun deals with Carnival times.
Special scenery is promised by the
distinguished scenic painter, Frank
Cox. especially designation the play;
and the cast to undertake it is COM
posed of the best talent to be found in
the city.
The action of the play is interspersed
with bright songs and music and one of
the incidents is a chorus of Mardi-Gras
maskers which threatens to be treat
in itself.
The Press Club inaugurated this
feature of its activity last year when it
put on comedy entitled 1.-The Mill
tary Maid" which was very fairly sue
cessful and which was subsequently
put on professionally.
One of the effects of this project, and
in fact the main purpose sought by the
New Orleans Press Club, has already
been accomplished. 1t has stimulated
endeavor among the best writers of the
city in play writing and it seems now
likely next year there will be two or
three plays produced in succession.
The New Orleans Press Club scouts
the idea that plays can be produced in
the North alone, and it believes that
the city of New Orleans, naturally ar
tistic in its every instinct, can in time
be responsible for some of the best
plays entertaining the American pub
lie.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
Succession Sale.

Seventh District Court. Parish of East Car
roll, La.-Succession of Emanuel Baker
No. 2 Probate,
BY virtue of writ of sale to me directed
from said Court in the above styled sue
cession requiring me to sell all the proper
ty inventoried, will sell on
MONDAY, APRIL 10. 1899,
between the hours prescribed by law, at
the door Of the court house. in the town of
Providence. La, al! the right, title and in
terest of said succession in and to the fol-
lowing property, tO-wit: :.
lst-Housd hnd lot in Arlington addition
to the town Pof Providence, opposite the
Rr0psF gqgu w and as 'as
thereon.
2nd-One mare, wagon and dray.
Terms of sale: Twelve months credit,
with security and mortgage and interest.
ROSE BAKER KELLY,
Administrators.
Providence. La, March %, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01


Mr.. Frank III. Tompkins has about
ready for the press his book relating
to the Mississippi river, its levee sys-
TEN and the alluvial lands protected
by the levees. Mr.. Tompkins has
taken great care in gathering his
satisfies and data, and being the
special representative of the Inter-
state Mississippi River Improvement
and Levee ASSOCIATION, has left
nothing undone in his work. Mr..
Tompkins' work will do much in
causing the government to take
charge of the entire levee system,
and says s'if our people will all pull
together this summer and fall we are
confident that the solution of this
important subject will follow in the
lirst session of the coming Cong
ress."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
Nj. e. CHURCH NOTES.
BY Miss BENELLA BROWN.

The Epworth Leaguers and invited
guests spent quite a, pleasant evening
at the home of DIR. w. ID. Bell on Tues
day The 2Sth inst.
The occasion was a social given by
the League.
The program opened with the Lords
Prayer. repeated in concert, led by
Rev. H. o. White.
After which Miss Mabry Bass played
a lovely piano solo.
Next upon the program was well
chosen reading by Rev. H. q. White,
which was very much appreciated.
Following this, was one of Wagner's
beautiful piano solos, the Aeolian Harp,
rendered by Miss Emma Bell.
Miss Benella Brown came next with
an essay, the subject of which was
omissions in India"
Then MISS Emma Bell by special
req nest, played the Battle of Manila
Miss Maud Taylor. who as President
of the Literary Department of League
work, conduted the Social. then am
nounced that the evening was to have
been devoted chiefly TO Longfellow. but
as SO few of the contributors were pres
ent. she had decided to have q Long
fellow Social next month.
The program for the evening on this
account would have been unusually
short had not Miss Mabry Bass and
Miss Neltie White kindly come TO the
rescue with recitations. Miss Bass re-
cited that beautiful little love story by
Lonsfellow. Lady Wentworth" while
Miss White in very amusing manner
told the bachelors of the dreadful days
in store for them unless they mend
their ways Doubtless, proving to all
those present that '.single blessedness
is a fib," to those at least who are still
open to conviction.
The remainder of the evening was
spent very pleasantly in social inter-
course.
Besides those already mentioned
there were present, Mrs. L. j. Powell,
Mrs. w. H. Fisher, Mrs. L. j. Father
rec and Mrs. 3. F. Dudley; Misses
Mary Decker, Mary Beard, Eugenia
White. Pearl Burney. Narcisse Kenne-
dy and Edna Pitcher: Messrs. S. B.
Kennedy, Charley Hill. Royal Powell,
Nimmo White. Wayles Brown, Icy
Beard. Willie Moore. Felix Taylor,
Tom Powell and John Bass.
Next week the League will publish
a program of Missionary Rally that
will take place at the Church on Sum
day evening at 7:30 O'Clock. April 9,
1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Last week in the county OF Little
River, Ark, a prominent citizen was
killed by colored man without any
provocation, and after thorough
examination into the killing, it turned
out that well organized plan had
been formed among them TO extermi-
nate the whites. AS result the whites
turned the tables, and thirteen of
the ring leaders were either shot to
death or strung up TO limb. Why
the colored people will continue to
he so foolish, it is hard to under
stand, when in every instance of the
kind that has occurred, they are
known to be the sufferers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
- -
THE RIVER.

There seems to be very little
deere: Sc in the rise, if any, and
from Friday morning last up to
yesterday morning the river rose
1.S9. The gauge reading yesterday
morning was 1896, lacking 4.95 of
the highest stage ever reached.
With the change in the upper
rivers in the past few days the out
look is not so encouraging, and we
believe that there is now enough of
water 10 sight to bring the river
almost up TO tie highest stage ever
known.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

The Catholic aud Episcopal churches
have been beautifully decorated for
the Easter services tomorrow.
We are glad 10 learn that Mrs. Bet
tie Ward is much better, after a very
severe sick spell of several weeks.
MIR. Dennis Brown, another of Uncle
Sans assistants on the levees, was in
town for a few days this week. We
are glad 10 see Mr.. Brown now in
good health.
Mayor Franklin will pay reward
of $1,000 for information that will lead
10 the arrest and conviction OF the per.
son or persons who are breaking the
street lamps.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

The Hon. Board of School Directors
of the parish of East Carroll met today
at noon pursuant to call of the Presi-
dent.
Presentation. T. j. Powell. Presi-
dent; e. K. Egelly, Secretary; Directors
w. Ii. Benjamin. j. S. Millikin. N.
Fousse, V. Montgomery.
Absent-Dlrectors w. n. White. T..
B. Goffe, JAS. Beard, j. G. Bass.
Reports of the Treasurer of the
School for three quarters and ending
January 10, 1899, received and re-
ferred to the Finance Committee.
The finance Committee filed the fol-
lowing report which was read, re-.
ceived and adopted, to-wit:
To the President and embers of the
Board of School Directors of the parish
of East Carroll:-We, your Finance
CommIttne beg leave TO report that
we have examined the reports of the
Treasurer of the Schoei Fund up to
January is, 1899. which we find corr
rect. supported by proper vouchers
and the balance cash OH hand on JAM
uary 15, 1899, of $141.61 as stated.
We have examined and approved the
following claims presented, which we
recommend to be paid, to-wit:
Frank Mcclure, for coal ......S rs 90
w G McRae. for assessing and list
ing poll tax for the year 1898. 1868
HdlutS Ut fCts. liz
C Egely for sundries. ......... 81 45
S005 II
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
letter, Salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The Intense itching and smarting
incident 10 these diseases, is instantly
allayed by applying Chamberlaiu's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it. 1t is equally efficient for
itching piles and a favorite remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
b.ains, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale a, & ue-
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

A committee of prominent citizens
of New Orleans will leave on Monday
for Washington to invite President
Mckinley to attend the peace jubilee
during the first week of the Louis
lana Industrial Fair, which opens
next month.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Mira. Mamie Gay Priestly. who has
been visiting al Helm, and has many
friends and relatives here, went with
her father, Capt. Gay, and Maj Blake
more 10 Memphis on Tuesday, whore
she met her fiancee, Mr.. Howard Rod
man, of Frankfort. Ky. After very
quiet marriage al the home Of friends.
Mr.. Ro imam and his bride returned to
Frank Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
Respectfully.
j. S. MILLIK1N.
V. MONTGOMERY,
L.
Finance Committe


Upon motion of Director Millikin.
the Superintendent was authorized to
open as many schools in the parish as
he might deem advisable, and locate
same for session of two months.
Said schools to be opened on the first
Monday in April of the present year.
Upon motion of Director Millikin,
the salaries to be paid the teachers of
said schools was fixed at 500 per
month with the exception of the Home
stead and Pennsylvania schools. whose
sal"ries shall remain as now fixed.
There being no further business for
which the Board was called. upon mo-
ton of Director Montgomery. the
Board adjourned until the next regular
session unless otherwise called by the
Superintendent.
L. j. POWELL, President.
e. K. EGELLY. Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

The fighting now going on be-
tween the American troops and
Aguinaldo aud his following in
the PHILIPPINES, has been received
with a great deal of satisfaction,
and it is only question of few
more days when Aguinaldo and
his forces will give up. A great
many of our brave soldiers have
been killed and wounded.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Last week the Legislature of Ark
ansas passed bill by two-to-one
majority, prohibiting the manuiact-
ure, importation, sale or giving away
of cigarettes, or cigarette papers to
any person whomsoever, adult or
minor, under penalty of not less than
5000 or more than $1,000.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

1t is really strange how Mckinley,
Hanna and Reid should have met at
Jekyl Island. Each one of them
just happened to drop in at the re-
sort, you know, without knowing
that the other was there. Merely a
coincidence; and not word Of
politics was spoken. Oh, mol
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Governor Foster has appointed
Judge Francis A. Monroe, Of New
Orleans, to be Associate Justice of
the Supreme Court of the State, vice
Henry G. Miller, deceased and John
st. Paul, Civil District Judge to sue
coed Judge Monroe. No better APP
pointments could have been made,
judging from the comments of the
New Orleans press. Our choice
was Hon. G. j. Boatner to be Asso-
ciate Justice, who was almost unani-
mously endorsed for the position
throughout the Stste.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

A special from Kansas City says
that the snow storm on Monday
night last was the most severe Of
the year and was general through
the southern and western portions
of the state. In some places the
snow was from four to six inches
deep.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Pat Burton, the mulato Indian
half-bread, who paid the penalty for
murder on the gallows at Houston,
Texas, last Friday, confessed to
having killed seven persons. He
allowed three men TO be killed for
hia depds
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Hon. Leon Jastremski has been
appointed State Commissioner of
Agriculture, vice Major j. G.. Lee,
who resigned to take charge of the
Experimental Station at Calhoun.
Governor Fosters appointment of
Gen. Jastremski has given entire
satisfaction all over the State.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

Last Saturday Judge Deballlon of
Lafayette parish fined six saloon
men 5000 each, for selling liquor on
Sunday, and in passing sentence on
them said Sin future he would In
struct the district attorney and the
grand jury to return indictments,
not only for each Sunday the law
was violated, but for each separate
sale Of liquor or merchandise on that
day."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

To cure cold il one day lake Lax
alive brom0 Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if 1t fails
10 cure. 25e.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

The State of Ohio will soon have
one OF the hottest campaigns for
many years, and if tle-Democrats
can be gotten Together and can make
1 u0is ai On State issues, they. Will
have strong chance Of capturing The
State. The fight between the Repub-
lican factions--Hanna- Mckinley and
Bushnell. Foraker-is very bitter,
and it IS war to death between them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01
Cady's Condition Powders,

are just what horse needs when in
bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best in use TO
put horse in prime condition. Price
Is cents per package. For sale-by
Gncnard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

/. is 10 be hoped that We will not
have cold enough weather 10 ruin the
little fruit crop we have Jeff.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-01

EOR SALE-Twenty-fiye drop tele-
phone switch board good as new. Will
sell cheap. N. FOuSSE.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-10
RACE-TURNER DOG FALL.
DR.. Races Term of Office Expired
When The New Law Became Eff

Judge Walthall has not yet written
out his decision in the Race
vs.. Turner mandamus case. 1t now
seems probably that the result will be
a ''dog fall" for DR.. Race will not be
declared the president of the board.
Judge Walthall will probably decide
that the term of DIR. Races Office ex-
pired with the old Jaw and that va
cancy was created when the new law
became effective.
The decision will result in unseatipg
DR.. Turner and DR.. Race will no long
er be president of the board unless be
is reelected.
A HERALD reporter learned OF the
streets today that Judge Wslthall had
already prepared his decision. This
was, however, found not to be the case.
The judge was found in the courtroom
cornered by Captain Beall, and when
asked concerning his decision he said
that he had decided that DR.. Turner
was not the president of the board and
the mandamus procedure was proper,
but that he had not fully made up his
mind concerning DR.. Race but was in
clined to the belief that his term of Of
fee expired when the new law became
effective.
II have asked the attorneys to sub
nit authorities on that point" said the
judge, land will decide it later"
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1899-05-10
"A Successful Operation.

Engineer G. A. Ramsey, engineer on
the G. A. & S. A, was around the city
today shaking hands with friends and
receiving their congratulations. For
several days past his wife has been ly-
ingsat the point OF death with append
citis. Yesterday, however, DR.. j. S.
Horsleys performed successful ope-
ration on the suffering woman and this
morning she was pronounced out of
danger. Mr.. and Mrs. Ramsey have
proved great entertainers in the past
and her many friends will be greatly
pleased to know that she will soon re-
cover