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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
LOCAL news.

Mr.. George Mckee, one OF our suo-
s,sp,ial merchants, returned "oni
Arkansas OH Friday evening last.
The Uon. Mayor md Board OF
Aldermen will NEE, in regular monthly
session on Thursday evening next.
Wood has been coming 10 town In
large ouantiiiea for the past severai
weeks for The use Of The public gins.
Miss Alma Newcomb and Miss Car
rie Jay, from Pitchers Point, were
nleasant visitors 10 town on Monday.
The knights of Pyth!as viii meet Oh
Tuesday night next. 1t ia an import
an, meeting aud all Knight should DC
on hand.
Several of The colored people who
had registered, went to the polls on
Tuesday aud voted Cor Hon. JOS. Z.
Ransdell.
Mr. Phil Long. assistant ., 5. en-
o,ueer. who returned home very SICK
| last week, we are glad TO learn 10 I'M
proving.
The three public gius in town were
r cutting on, the feecy staple on oa'uF-
day last. Nearly fiIty balss OF COTTON
was baled'
The early closing of the dry good
5 o,oroe wen, ont with the last day Of
e August. and they are now kept open
: until late.
Il 70 wrong 10 send of for anything
thai Won can purchase in your town
d Help your home merchants III e'or'
j. way possible.
!. Mrs. Ora Powell arrived on Wed
oesday on a visit TO her old nome
e Mrs. Powell is the guest of Mr.. AM
Mrs. W. G. McRae.
The Plttmau building is nearini
:. complc,ion, and as soon as finlshao IN
, hig dry goods firm of j. n. HUI
= Bros, will occupy it.
We learn that some of the planter
arc reporting a short middle ctol
We are glad 10 report though that tn
L. is not the general report.
We are glad to learn that woro WI
received Il few days ago from Mr. jar
Japdswir,h q, Cooper's Well, that o
brother was much better.
o. There are two candidates out II
IL, cierk Of the 9Th District Court
'e, Gnenard. lbs present eitlcie'
st. oio,t and Mr.. Geo. T. Blsckburn.
{" Whenever you send of for an artlc
that can be purchased In your low
YOU are doing wrong. tits almost III
rd' taking q shingle off your own hou
.ay MFR. rhos. F. Montgomery, who "
the dangerously i'll for several DAYS u
les week. We arc glad to report IS n'
ing much better. We hope to see him
rail in few days.
DO Walter Steward, colored D
OF raised In town aud who learned
ana baraer trade. has taken charge OF
TO sbon ON the Belle of the Bends.
De il steady boy and first class .
Der.
The Board OF Directors OF tbe Il
Carroll Fair should hurry up
building of the grand stand, lei
ess. track add ball grounds so as 10 D
agile some Kind of amusement curing
TO fall.
ons 49,, s.noh,ar NJ
with MISS Carr,e n" "a a,d Mi
tire Katie aud Nsrsisse Kennedy, dan'
ZION ers of Judge and Mrs. j. M. henn'
old left yesterday for Sbefmap, re
- - where they win attend school.
wish the young ladies prosper
err. session.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
Fer Sale.

One Pratt s0-saw gin stand. IN moaeras,e
Son which cost me two years ago $1,000
VIII take $500 for stand complete; | can
show account sales Of cotton 81 NED on this
stand which sold last year at I1scts,
Lake Providence, La, Aug. 26, 1882
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
TILL ANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS.

College of Arts aud Sciences
Classical, Literary. Latin-Scientihc
and Scientific Courses.
College of Technology.
Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical. Su-
gar. Civil and Architectural
Engineering.
II. Sophie Newcomb Memorial Coiiego
for Young Women, with Art and
Boarding Departments.
Fall Term of above opens OCTOBER "a
Law Department of Nov. 18th.
Medical Dept. opens Oct. 18th.
For special or general catalogues
address WIZ. y. hS ~,
Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

II the Jacksoniau Democracy IS
succegsful in their independent hight
in New Orleans, what will be their
naxt move? 1t will be an independ-
cnt eight throughout the State, with
The assistance of the Republicans and
populists to control the next Legis-
latUre,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

The Dreyfus trial continues TO
drag itself on, with no evidence to
convict the poor man who has already
gone through enough to kill any ordi-
nary mortal. 1t looks like forgone
conclusion that he will be found
entity to save others. The trial VIII
last two or three weeks logger.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

The Donaldsonville Chief has COM
pleted its twenty-eighth volume, and
has started ON it's twenty-ninth year
in brand new dress aud makeup,
and is now published as six column
folio. II is one of the best week.-Mrs.
in the State, and we congratulate
MFR. and Mrs. Bentley on their con-
tinued prosperity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
FOR SHERIEF.

We are authorized TO announce MIR
! w DUNN. rs a candidate for re-eiec-
lion to the Office of Sheriff, subject 10
the action of the Democratic party
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
For Sale Cheap.

Thoroughbred Brahma roos'e''' D
months old, weighing about pounos'
smsller ones weighing in proportion
Aadrcss FASS' SIG RE,
Brunette, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

Ronsdell carried Ouachita parish
the home of Popullst Gunby, by
large majority, Notwithstanding the
milk trust.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

The New Orleans Timss-Demo-
Gratis attack on John Fltzpatrick'
who is not candidate for any ONCE
ia contemplate, to say the least
The I'D. can't win its fight by such
methods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

The New Orleans flcaY GDe Si''0 Wv
following interview had recently with
Can't John ", Pharr. The true Dem
ocra,s Of the State can draw their own
and should plainly see
tim, the Jacksonians do not expect 10
make their fight within the party
..Cantain John N. Pharr OF Far.
,;ew ex.candidate for Governor OF
louisiana and leader of the Republican
marty, sat in the ST. Charles Hotel TO-
tunja enjoying the breeze. lie was
pushed down in one of the csae chairs
and his feet rested on the seitee.
..Cauiain. are YOU Jackson:an? =
81 am Republican, and believe IN
Republican principles"
lis II true that large majority OF
the Sugar Republicans will go "i'n
the Jocksonian Democracy
II think 500
How is St. Mary parish?'
..st Mary Republicans will mos'l!
90 with the Jacksonians.
DO you think there will be hePuo
,;csn state ticket this timer"
II hardly think so.
..With whom will they voter
1.-The JacksoniAns, l expect.
You think the best Of the Sugar ne
publican element will go with The ia
Vile followers?'
, Looks that way TO me.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
Found.

4 pine cutter. with piece OF round
wood about three inches long on handle
PARTY can get same by proving proper
tv and paving for this notice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
FOR SALE.

One dwelling house and lots oppo-
site the court house. For terms, ap-
ply to, MRS. s. A. HAtfOhp,
- Lake Providence. La,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

That Monroe milk trust we hearo
so mpcb about from the Bastrop APP
roal ond that it tried to drown RAMS
dell In. didn't seem to have the
effect the Appeal desired.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

Tot Weather Clothing.
NEGLIGEE SHIRTS, THU UNDER
WEAR. HOSIERY, NECKWEAh
and STRAW HATS.
Money back ifnot eu'ieo.
Mail orders receive prompt a''sh'
ton.
WARNER g. sEARLBs CO..
Vioksburg, Mias
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
vAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD co.

"A
RAILROAD co.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOUN
NOVEMBER 18th.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis 8:25 p. M.
Arrives Vicksburg S:15 am.
Leaves Vicksburg 500 a. m
Arrives New Orleans 10:4O a. M
No. 23-Leaves Memphis 800 a. m
Arrives Vicksburg 7:1O p. m.
No. 21-Leaves Vicksburg TOO q. M.
Arrives New Orleans 500 p. m.
NORTH BOUND.
M s-Leaves New Orleans 400 p.
Arrives Vicksburg 1880 p. m.
Leaves Vicksburg 11:40 P. m.
Arrives Memphis 6:55 a. m.
No. Believes New Orleans 500 a.
m.
Arrives Vicksburg Goo p. Nd,
No. 24-Leaves Vicksburg $40 an.
Arrives Memphis $50 p. m.
No. connects with No. sos at Hat
riston. arriving at Natchez ut Gao Il. IN.
No. 81 connects with 521 at Harris
ton arriving at Natchez at 1870 a. M.
No. q connects with No. 504 ut hnr-
r;s,on. arriving at Jackson at 1880 pm.
No. 522 due to leaYe Natchez at z;3o
n m connects with No. % at Harris
ton.
No. SOC due to leave Natchez at 1883
n m connects ut Harristop with NO. o.
Nos. 5 and Fl connects at new Vt
leans for all points east and west :,
Nos. "a and 6 make connection VIII
II G. train at Memphis for all points, ~
well as with other lines.
Nos. 20 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. Q. PEARCE,
C.P. 6 T. A.. Vicksburg, MISS
J. JNO A. SCOTT,
. Diy'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis, Ienn
WIN. ALFRED KELLOND;,
Asst. Gent Pass'r. Agt., LonisViii'
Ky. 1H
}, A, Ii: HANSON.
i General Passenger Agent Chicago Ii
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

A late special from Dallas iexas'
n the St. Louis Post-Dlspatch, says
that the hot winds which have pre-
vailed for the past month have des-
,royed all chance of large cotton
cron in Texas. Reports from all
over the northern and central section
Of the state are that the crop will not
average more than a quarter OF
hale TO the acre. This indicates not
to exceed two million bales Tor Tue
entire state. Another dispatch says
thst in more northern counties the
cotton crop is practically destroyed
in some localities the yield not oeins
more than q bale to twenty acres.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
patroE,ize Home
Industry.

have secured the services OF M,;
Engbarth. first class baker, ana win
furnish the public with first class fresh
bakerrs bread. solicit the trade OF my
friends anc the public generaliy,aud WI,
nromise them the very best TO be hso
in that line. Respectfully.
- JOHN w. COOKE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02
THF FIFTH DISTRICT ELECTION


The election relurns from the en-
tire district il not known as we go to
nress. butt is more than probable that
Hon JOS. e. Rensdeli has carried
overv narish in the district, even tbe
home parish OF Mr.. Nelson the fop-
ulst nominee.
The vote of Ouachita parish is 493
votes for Ransdell and l28 for Nell
son. a majority of 365. Morehouse
gives Ransdell 211 and Nelson SO.
Union gives Ransdell 239 and
Nelson l43. Madison gives Rams
dell POP. Nelson and Barksdale l
East Carroll gives Ransdell 24S
straight.
Mr.. Ransdel's majority in the dis
,rict will be between 5000 and 5000
which is a flatteriug vote, and show
that Mr.. Ransdell is popular ma
with the voters of the district.
The Populist party is thing G
the pact, snd those good men VII
have s,rayed off from their old part
should now return to the fold-eVe
brother Gunby. who has receive
f many good things at its hands
East Carroll is proud OF the lars
. vote given to Mr.. Ransdeii' ana tne'
, is no man who feels the compilme!
e more than he does for the con
: dence shown him by the voters OF u
n district. Mr.. Ransdell will pre-
Il an able Congressman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-02

rlFrh DIST. hEvEH poRRD,
>, January, April July, and or'o'e'' az
Delta. La.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25
\ Warm Sofa Pillow.

A elri who has recently become en-
gagged has made "a sofa pillow for her
nauces couch that is "a triumph for him.
She is very popular girl and her eollec-
ton OF letters from mon yves aatpn' Do
mqiy large From her school days she
kent every note and letter that came 90
her from her men friends. whether the
communications were OF much or little
inheritance. Some OF them had merely
accompanied flowers or a book, others
were declarations OF love and even pro-
p0sals AT length she met the real man
and Zen is love with him, and the let
ters lost their significance. Al first she
determined % burn them, then she
Thought she would give them 90 HIM.
hut torn into such small pieces thar ne
could never read them. while 10 would
always have them. They would be 10 AIM
the spells Of war and sacrifice from
her 90 show her surrender and fealiy
She made for them "a big cover OF good
sorviceable denim. strong enough and big
enough t0 hold the love letters ~ a ire
tlme. and filed 10 with burning words
well scattered that they may work no
hlrm ON tho cover she embroidered
red roses onrwlning a pair of .elr.et
hearts from which issued twin scarlet
flames. The young man ia very proud OK
o. and says ihat 10 Us tine hottest sofa
pillow n town. but the adjective IL only
slang, of course. kansas city siar.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25
'Gis GpeniuS.

IT'S evening time. the harb0r lies
Bare at e0b tide, the setting sum-
A crimson bah, sinks down and dies,
And day. the busy day. is done,
While landward. Do the growing night,
The sea-m.sf crcaps Dos gnostly wliie.
'T is evening time. the crimson GLOW
Has faded from the meadows wide.
DER which ths wlntry wind monrns iow'
Slow waiting Tor the rising tide,
And twilight in her misty cloak
Has wrapped the stars, ere they awoke.
T is evening slime. my pretty Rose
is singing while She thilNs az me,
I8 singing in the twliights close.
For ! am coming from the sea.
out Of the dark, where white mist lies,
uf0 rhe s.lr--lIu. 0i ler esq
Ellen Bainerd Peck. In Boston Tran
script
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

"What do you put on your face. AAcia'
20 keep BE- SD white.
Ever since early morning they hia
been fishing on the Dreak"ater and me
girl thus addressed was sun pale ana
cool as am April cucumber. wale her
companions were flushed and scarlet.
For moment the tW0 unfortunate ones
struggled with her natural Impulse 20
keep "a good thlns to herself, ana tnen
she divu.sed it n9o.y.
II wash &c in mud every night ana
when 90 is BADLY burned ] keep the mud
on until morning" she said.
OF spent a summer in canada once.
was the rest OF her explanation. "a0d
an the giils az the lake dil it. out
West they use mud 70 draw the poison
from snake and mosquito bites whenever
there's no Wiskv or ammonia 90 be had,
and lots of the boys 1 have gone fishing
with have told me 90 wash my hands
with mud when they smolled horrid and
] hadn't any SOAP It's a heap better
than an the complexion remedies that
were ever invented for taking of tan and
frccklcs. and it doesn't cost anything but
the trouble Of digging UP a tiny corner
az the back yard and pouring water into
IT,"
And two minutes later there were A
lot Of deserted hshpOles on the pier.
while every single girl OF that group was
energetically plastering her hands and
face with the black and claycy mud
which lies back Of the sandy beach
Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

When Dewey comes home. the military
edition OF the bicycle girl viii be ready
10 greet him. The advance guard has APP
peared upon the scene and forms the
latest recruit 20 the patriotic pageant
now i'm preparation for DeWeys welcome.
I'm other words. the bicycle girl of 1893 Is
resplendent On brass buttons and mess
coat. She aims 10 follow the vagaries OF
fashion MS expressed In military clothing
To be consistent, navy blue becomes The
favorite color for wheelwomcn. Little
Importance Is attached 20 the cut OF her
skirt SO long as dozen brass buttons
climb the distance from knee TO belt on
either side of the narrow front gore. On
no account are leggings considered by the
up-to-date In case one out OF the run
ming Insists only those OF eoze leather
are 10 bo tolerated High boots are pas
see. low shoes are the vogue. Heavy
stockings have been discarded FOR silk
and Isle OF delicate texture. Nowadays
the bicycle girl IS daintily shod. The
mess coat, which provides the note OF dis
t.nctlon to her cost unss. 10 q duplicate Of
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

A certain Sunday school teacher who
has a class of boys OF ems ortei .zes' as.
tahIshed the custom iu her class ~ pee
peat.ng each Sunday scripture passage iu
unison until .t was lrm'y implanted in tha
"raelant mlnls.' Tha selection for tha
Sunday in question was. TITS T. be NOT
afraid. Do ana after the usual mental gym
nasties had been gone through. after an
eXpeclant hush. one promising youth
volunteered the Information that he knew.
"Weu what IS it2' asked the teacher.
"Its me- don't get skeerei." was his rene
diti0n of the versc.-Chicag0 Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

A great yellow sunGower grew SO tall
To looked right over The garden wall.
"Bio-s me-" cried Doe. what a marvellous
sight
Wonderful meadows 20 left and right;
And han that reaches up 70 the sky,
And n long straight road where the
folks 60 by
Twas lucky for me that ! grew so tan
As 90 see ihc lands that De over the wall
/ hadn't the faintcst idca.' said he
"How much OF place the world might
be-"
Youths Companion.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

"You know that rel-healci. frockle-
faced. big-nosed Mr.. Brown don't you?'
asked the girl in blue.
"Of course" answered the girl IN pink.
"What of him?'
mabel Wilson IS engaged 10 him"
Glow do you know?' Did She tell y0u?"
''No. she didn't tell me. Hut last even
ing she asked me ~ I didn't think he
was hadsome" Chicago Evening Post.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

Twelve dressmakors are kept constantly
employed Ia the Empress OF Germany's
tailoring department, as il is called. under
the superintendent OF a lady of the
court The staff is increased 20 the num-
Der OF forty at certain soas0ns-when
court festivities are going ON or The En-
press is making preparations for jour
ney Al court festivals Her Majesty ap-
pears decksd in brLliants worth millions.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

The Buttcrcup dropped sadly.
Pm so oid-fashionedw she sighed
"Oh. I'm sure you'd do equally well for
oleomargarinor protested the Danodii'
comfortngly.
a kind word ordinarily costs nothing
and often st brings light into a life
hitherto held by darkness. Let ms try 10
be Ike the Danodil. please.-Detrolt Jour-
nal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

Probably the.0ldest bicycle rider IN the
world ls Mrs Elizabeth smits oi tiur-
tnam. who has now passed her ninety
fourth birthday be AGED whcelwo Man.
although she has thirty-tw0 great grand
children. 20 say nothing OF a son already
seFeuty-lour years OF age. takes Fseat
delight ln hCr wheel. and lu fair weather
enjoys daily run.-Boston Evening
Transcript
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

"Wnl some in the class" "'kei the
teacher OF rhetoric. give a bo;'er form
to the sentence, John can ri1e Tue mule
II he wants To ?"
'"John can ride the mule n tho mule
wants him to- said tho boy with the
bad eye.--ChIcago Tribune.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25
THE SUNBONNET GIRL.

do not know what made her So
when girl athletes are an the go
Nor why she wears the bonnet old,
Instead OF cap ana sailor Dold.
To may De that she's quick TO see.
That bonnet is what pisases me;
And s0 she wears it just 90 pain
The heart of nae. her lOFe-slck swami
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

A treatment highly recommended BY q
scientific magazine FOR poisoning from
ivy. is TO wet a slice Of bread with water.
dust Il with common washing soda, ard
apply TO the eruption kceDlng the bread
wet from the outside. Half an hour Of
this treatment Is said 10 be a sure cure.
New York Evening Post
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

A bartender 90 tho Fifth Avenue hotel
has conc0clod "a new drink Hc calls
the solution an egg-iime-mint-ade. and
Il tastes as good az its name. IL o. made
ST. this way. a nlto cracked Zee, into
switch the 5uice OF two carefully selected
1iries IS SUCCEED: powdered sugar She
sudiclous quantity. one egg broken and
dropped h and an shaken together.
The production strained mo large COB.
tss aud 1hod " with settler OF eagbonic
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

where are you going, ny pie"S n9ldF
ITO SEQ tho animals. sr, sts 500.
MAY / 80 with you, my p:e.ty 'naidT
IL don't like monkeys, SIR, she said.
Chicago >VWs.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

"The little drossmaker VINO was walk
ing across a field, on ncounterins a hull
said she guessed she'd better cut bias
to avoid a gore '--Harpor's Bazaar,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25

"Dear me. when was a sd tris tine
o. year used to dance around May
pole"
"Wen?"
"Ana now have 70 dance Up and
down a stepladder. Chicago Record.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1899-06-25
HerCopuudruun.

What animal" asked Edith, always
has comb but never combs its hair?'
~ bee" guessed Davie.
"No-o-o-o; a rooster. Judge.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-05
a FAMOUS CONVICT.
JIMMY" LoGUE, NOTED BANK
ROBBER, DEAD.
tBy Telegraph to Pnot.>

(By Telegraph to Virginian-Pilot
Philadelphia, Oct. 4.-Worn out by
years of confinement resulting from his
long career in crime, Jimmy" Logue,
the famous ex-convict. who Is. believed
to have stolen moro money than any
other thief of his time. and who was
perhaps the best known bank robber
Of the age. died to-day in the county
almshomse e. years of age. He sought
religious consolation before he died.
Loguc Is supposed To have had fortune
at one time of about $500. 900, all other
peoples money, He started his career
OF crime at the age of IT. and spent
more than 90 years in prisons Of nuns
Der OF States. His aptness displayed
Itself best in discovering where large
sums OF money were to be obtained.
Fe was connected with three big bank
robberies In this city and also operated
extensively in other cities. One of the
largest robberies he made was In
Washington. p. c.. where he played his
favorite game of sneaking through a
roof trap. His victim In this case was
Naval Constructor Isaiah Hanscombe,
and his booty was $4,000.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-05
GencrA,- no Arrcs,.d.
tRY Telegraph to virglnian- Pilot.>

London. Octs 5.-The Paris cores
pendent of the Daily Mall says 1t is ru-
mored there that General Roget. for-
mer sub-Chief OF the Fourth Bureau
Of the General Staff: NJ. Godefrey de
Cavaignac, former Minister OF War,
and Nj. Quespay de Reaurepaire. form
er president OF the Civil Section of the
Court of Cessation, win be arrested OH
the cargo of conspiring against the re-
public.
IL IS stated that Judge Grosjeau.
General Roget. Nj. Cavaignac, M. de
Beaurepalre. one of General Merciers
son. the novelist "Gyp" Countess de
Janville) and others met In February
and discussed n proposal to seize the
Palace OF the Iclysee upon the day OF
President Faure's funeral, declare a
plebiscltary republic, and install M.
Cavaignac rs President
On General Rogels suggestion, how
ever, 1t was decided to postpone the at
tempt until Faure should have been
buried. The outcome of the meeting
was the attempt of NJ. de JRoulede and
General Roget
1t is rumored that "Gyp" will also be
arrested.