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The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
SUMMER RATES.

Commencing June l and continuing
until September 80. 1899, the Queen 81
Crescent route will place ia effect from
all coupon stations regular summer
excursion tickets TO all the principal
summer resorts in East Tennessee,
North Carolina, Virginia and 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 7:30, thus
giving 24-hour schedule, carrying
Pullman buffet sleeper. There is also
through Pullman sleeping car on this
train for New York, running by the
way of Chattanooga. Bristol, Lynch
burg, Washington and Pennsylvania
railroad, thus penetrating tho 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 TO rates,
routes. etc apply to any ticket agent
or 7. II. Hunt, Z. P. A., Dailas, Tex;
Il j. Anderson, A. G. T. a, or
George Ii. Smith, q. P. a New Or
leans.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

The Houston Post says that Sex
Governor Northern went from Geor-
gia 10 Boston anu gave the beaneaters
some solid truths, and they received
him with polite skepticism. Joe
Wheeler went up to the same city.
and gave its inhabitants few gobs
Of taffy and they turned the town
over TO him."
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
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
viii be kept open from now until July 10th.
will be at
Carrondelet store July llth and 18th.
At Transyivania store July 18th and l4th.
At Robertdale store July l7th.
AT Pamela store July 10Th and Goth.
Monticello, July 26th.
The books will then be open at my Office
the balance OF the time required by law.
| also refer you to article 200 of the consti-
tutional convention of 1898, viz: No per-
son shall vote at shy primary election or
other political assembly held for the pur.
pose of nominating any candidates unless
he is at the time registered voter.
W. c.. McRAE.
Assessor and ex-of1icio Registrar.
Lake Providence. La, June 10, 1890.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24


The Mer Rouge Democrat of
Morehouse parish, one of the
stauneh supporters of Hon. Jos. E.
Ransdell in the district, after quot
ing what Mr.. Ransdell said in an in
terview with the correspondent of
the New Orleans papers few weeks
ago, says that "this statement COM
ing as it docs from a nan whose in
tegrity and honesty of purpose has
never been impugned, is reason suffi-
cient why Mr.. Ransdell should be
nominated and elected to fill the
nnexpired term of Judge Baird In,
stead of sending some political
nonentity to Washington because he
is a rampant enthusiast on silver.
air. Ransdell is by far the ablest
man that has been named as Baird 3
successor. He is an honest man
whose word is his bond and he says
publicly that he will support the
Chiengo platform in its entirety.
What more do the people of the
Fifth District ask or.want.'
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

Governor Murphy j. Foster has
called the election for Tuesday,
August 2Sth,- to fill the unexpired
term of the late Congressman Baird
in the Fifth, District, composed of
the parishes of East Carroll, West
Carroll, Madison, Tensas, Concordia,
Riehland, Morehouse, CatahouIa,
Franklin, Ouachita, Union, Lincoln,
Caldwell and Clsiborre.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

It is gratifying to Hon. ]. E.. Rams
dell Nand his many friends to see
those two staunch Democratic papers,
the Morehouse Clarion and the Mer
Rouge Democrat, giving him their
loyal support for Congress. With
two such papers backing him there is
no fear but Morehouse will send her
delegation instructed for him. Mr..
Ransdell is q true Democrat, has
always worked for bis party, md is
as much of a silver man to-day as
Col. McMeans, OF the Appeal.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

Every town in the State where
waterworks have been constructed,
and where the citizens of these towns
justly expected lower rate Of in
surance, have not received any bene-
fit, and in some places as soon as the
waterworks system was completed,
the Insurance Companies raised the
rates. In Opeiousas the rates are
the same. also Donaldsonpille and
Lafayette, where they have a fret
class water system.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
Don Caffery has considerable gull

Don Caffery has considerable gull,
aud un-auulternted at that, TO have
the gubernatorial bee buzzing in his
hat. The citizens Of the. State
haven't forgot how he deserted bis
party in 1896 and worked, made
speeches and voted for Palmer and
Buckner. 1t is considerable cheek
on the part of Caffery's friends to
even mention his name for any posi-
tion in Louisiana, after his conduct
OF 1895.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

Mr.. E. Whealley, says the Monroe
Star, returned from trip to
Natchez, and stated that the crops
along the line OF The New Orleans
and Northwestern road are in O bad
condition, those near Natchez being
particularly poor. In many place.
cotton has not appeared above the
ground while corn is only about two
feet high and very yellow. Where
the planters have paid close atten-
ton to their crops they look we'll,
that Is where corn and cotton appear
ed above the ground before the
drouth., Many Of the farmers claim
that the ground has been Too hard for
them to work.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
no PROJECTION FOR PRIMARY
ELECTIONS.

The Shreveport Times cites act
No. 78 Of the legislature OF. 1890 as a
law for the protection OF primary
elections. This sc, provides as fol-
lows:
BE 1t further enacted, etc., That
any person, or persons who shall
directly or indirectly give or offer TO
give any sum or sums of money,
bribe, present, reward, contract,
obligation, or anything Of value to
any voter or voters with The purpose
or with the intent of inducing or in
fuemcing such voter or voters to vote
in any primary election, mass meet
ing, convention or other political
gathering, for any person or measure
with partiality or favor, or sny voters
accepting or agreeing to accept any
such money, bribe, reward or present,
or any other thing Of value with in
tent therefor to vote for or against
any person or persons or measure RS
aforesaid, shall be guilty of bribery,
and on conviction shall be impris
oned not less than six months or
more than three years, and fined not
less than s25 nor more than 81, 600.
Ii should be observed that this Is
not q law TO protect and preserve the
purity of primary elections, but to
define and declare the penalties for
the crime Of bribery. 1t IS true that
bribery in primary election is as
much punishable az it would be in
final election, but there the restric-
tion stops. There is no law to
punish the Justification of the returns
of primary election. The boxes
may be stuffed, the votes may be
falsely counted and false returns
made with irrpuniiy, for there is no
penalty for any such acts. 4
Article 2l5 of the constitution of
the State Of Louisiana for 1898 orders
that the legislature shall enect laws
to secure fairness in party primary
elections, conventions or other meth
DDS OF naming party candidates but
ibis has not been dene. Sneh a law
would be dreadfElly IN the way of
the political bosses and prevent, them
from controlling all nominating
bodies and debating nominations,
and, as aresult, the constitution has
been disregarded. The anti-bribery
lbw OF 1890 will have but little effect
in protecting and promoting fairness
in party nominating PRIMARIES and
conventions. -Pieayune.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
Hon. Richard p Blandy of Mis-

Hon. Richard p. Blands of Mis-
souri,, died at lis home at Lebanon
on Friday last. The country looses
a. poble man. and the Democratic
party one of its leaders. His. loss
will be seriously felt in the campaign
of.l9Oo. A great many Of the Lead
ing men Of the United States attended
his funeral.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
The Postofice Department il

- y
The Postoffiee Department. is
contemplating the introduction OF a
new form of postal money order.
1t viii be made to conform to the
size of an ordinary. bank check, and
the marginal figures heretofore
prlntedson the money order wilFno
longer be used. A receipt will also
be given the remitter at the time Of
the purchase Of the order. The new
form will be much more convenient
for handling by the business people
and the banks, and will be INTRO,
duced about September, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
GEO. II. SMITH, G. p. A.

By parties who seem TO be well
posted with regard to the proposed
ST. Louis and New Orleans Railroad,
we are told that there is every prob
ability That the line viii be built and
that too at all early date. Ii is said
The gentlemen behind il represent mil
lions of capital, aud as they regard the
field n more advantageous one than
that occupied by the Mississippi Valley
road on the east bank of tho river,
they will proceed with the construc-
tion of the line without undue delay.
In connection with the matter, 1t is g
noticeable fact that the gentlemen
Identified with the enterprise are do
ing 10 talking of subsidies, bonuses,
or anything Of the sort from The peo-
pie living along the line of the road,
and il is asserted that they do not pro-
pose 10 ask for any at any stage Of the
construction OF the line This is evil
deuce OF The earDes.ness of the gentle
men, and tho faith that they have in
The. future Of the enterprise. In all
The plans of the company, The anues-
ton oftbe road touching at Vidalia
seems to be foregone conclusion, 60
that we may almost consider that our
town already possesses another rail-
way that will-immediately benefit not
only it, but the whole of the east half
of the-State Of Louisisna.-Concordia
Sentinel 4
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.
Lake PROVIDENCE. La.. June 6, 1sa9

Lake Providence, La. June 6, 1892
The Hon. Police Jury for East Car
roll met this day pursuant to adjourn
ment.
Present-flonorable Robt. Nicholson.
President; IL II. Graham, Phil Mcclure
and G. g. Yoelker.
Absent-P. ID. Quays.
The minutes of the previous meeting
were read and adopted.
The following bids on road work
was read
Stamboul, La, June 3, 1899.
To the Hon. Police Jury. Parish of East
Carroll:
Gentlemen-I beg to submit bid
for building the road in ward /, from
Tho Monticello road to Devine store,
two miles One mile 10 be cross-laid
with oak puncheons. all according TO
specifications. ! will do the work for
$475.O0.
Alternate Did.-Or I will furnish six
mules and two drivers and M over
seer for the sum OF $500 per day, and
will deliver oak puneheons y feet
long and of the requisite width and
thickness. SIG to g. for $4.00 per hund
red. Respectfully,
A. X. AMACKER.
Lake Providence. La. June 6. 1899.
To the Hon. Police Jury of East Car
roll-for raised dirt road in District
No. 3. as per advertisement. propose
to do the same for $50 90 per mile
FRED BROWN.
Lake Providence, La, June 6, 1899.
To the Hon. Police Jury of East Car
roll-For the contract of corduroying
the half mile of public road inst below
Lake Providence, l respectfully say
that will take the same and do the
work per lGeal foot for 22cls; and the
contract of the half mile at the head of
Lake Providence for 23ets per linenl
foot. Al with good sound oak slabs
10 feet long. Slabs will range from
IT, inches thick and from to II
inches wide. Respectfully.
= B. T. BROWN.
The President was authorized 10
order one more road machine from
Messrs. A. Baldwin & Co.
All the bids on road work having
been rejected. the President, upon mo-
tion duly carried, was authorized to
employ Mr.. Fred Brown, he to
furnish one other man and six mules to
run road machine ut e cost of So. IS
per day.
Whereas, We feel it to be important
to the levee interests Of this leyee dis
irict that it have representation at the
meeting of the Mississippi River Com
mission;
And whereas. We believe that Hon.
j. e. Ransdell is eminently qualified to
represent the district Mt said meetings,
his efforts before said Commission
having been successful heretofore;
Therefore be it resolved, That we
respectfully request the Hon. President
of our Levee Board to appoint the
Hon, j. E. llansdell as the Boards
representative at meeting OF said
Commission to be held on the 10th inst.
The following bills against the par
isb were warranted for, the Finance
Committee Recommending their ap-
proval and payment.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

Chairman John p. Parker, Of the
Fifth District Executive Committee,
has called meeting of the convcn-
tion to convene in the city of Mon
roe on Monday next tile 26th inst,
to decide upon the time and manner
of selecting a candidate to succeed
the late Sam Baird.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

Capt. A. j. Aniello, of New Or
leans has patented cane planter
that plows the burrows, throws in, the
fertilizer, plants the cane and covers
the furrow again. 1t takes three
EneHand four mules TO operate it.
= doeasthe work of thirteen men and
twelve mules. 1t is said that the
planter Is a success.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

The Situation on the levee now looks
season for contractors 10 gel at least
reasonable price and regain some OF
The money lost the last three or four
years. A careful Investigation shows
that there are less than 800 available
teaEis between Vicksburg and New
Orleans and there is contemplated
5000. 900 yards to be put up the CON-
Ing season.. With these facts before
them il is hoped the contractors will
take into consideration the fact that II
will be almost impossible with over
rs, 100000 yards 10 be moved in the
north aud west to get outfits 10 go TO
the, river for anywhere near the old
prices. C. E. Loss &, Co. are to-day
offering 10 cents to subs. for railroad
work In Michigan; Winston Bros. u
Crsneys are offering 13 cents for Bor-
row & Waste in Iowa, aud subs are
very scarce at these prices This same.
work. when feed and supplles are
very cheap aud convenient, eau be
done at cost Of 20 per cent. cheaper
than The average leyee WORK, which
includes both clearing and grubbing.
Therefore, under the existing copdi-
tiops that are bound to prevail for al
least two seasons 10 come, any contrac-
Tor thai bids less than 90 cents per
yard on l0-fooi banks, and higher in
proportion on banks of higher dinen-
lions, is very liable to be- holding the
short end of the stick when estimate
day comes. The time is now at, hand
when contractors should take work
ouly at price that will guarantee
good profit for his reign OF prosperity
is lot going to last forever, and why
not take advantage fit now2 Wake
up, You low bidders, aud realize what
is in store for -you.-The Dirt Mover.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
The Baton Rouge Advocate says

TIE BatOH Rouge AUFUCate suys
"that Gov. NJ. j. Foster will soon
call an extra session of the legisla-
ture at the earnest solicitation of the
people Of New Orleans at which mat
ters of importance 10 the city tax
recently voted will be arranged.
Baton Rouge, Monroe, and several
other towns which voted taxes re-
Gently will also come in for certain
legislation"
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

When The fuH provisions of Mrs.
ssanford's gifts are carried out, the
wealth OF Stanford University, OF
California, will be almost beyond
bounds. Itwill be the richest institu.
tion Of learning in tie world. Alate
estimate OF this endowment places
the present worth at s3S, ,o00, 900.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
FOR CONGRESS-,
(FIFTH DIsTRICT.)

We nre authorized To announce
HON. JOS. f. RANSDELL. of East
Carroll parish. as candidate for Con-
gress for The unexpired term OF the late
Judge Samuel 7. Brird, deceased,
from the Fifth Louisiana District, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic
Convention.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
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
rcciion for 90 days from the Ith oiJune, 1890.
w. G. McRAE, Assessor.
Assessors Offie, June 7th. 1899.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

j. II. Lunsford g. Son, Graft. Texas,
says that Ramon's Pcpsiu Chill Tonic
is certainly the best on the market.
They have never known it TO fail TO
cures aud their customers say IL cures
at once. Have just ordered more aud
must have It. Tasteless and guaran-
teed.. 50cts. For sale at j. s. Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
Dissolution Notice

Notice is hereby given that the firm of
CALAMITY q Marcus is in process of dissoIu-
n,and that neither partner is authorized
TO contract further debts In the firm name.
CALAMITY & MARCUS
Lake Proyids nee, LIZ Saine Is, 1890
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

A number OF States are passing
antitrust laws, and then having the
pleasure Of seeing them declared un-
constitutional by their Supreme
Courts.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

To cure q cold il one day cake Lax
atiye Dromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money it il fails
to cure. 25c.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

A special from Washington says
that the war in the Philippines is
piling up atthe rate of 81 ,o00, 900 a
day, besides the lives of the brave
American soldiers. 1t says that the
war has now cost 10000, 900, aud
there is calhfor more troops.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
CAFE DINING CAR SERVICE ON
Q. AND q. ROUTE.

Commencing Sunday, June IL, inst.
the train leaving New Orleans via the
Queen & Crescen! Route al 1880 7. III.
daily for the summer resorts Of Ten
nessee and Virginia, aud for Washing
ton, Baltimore. Philadelphia and New
York, will take on Cafe Dining Car
at Alfalfa, Ala, and carry il 10 Rad
ford, Va, serving meals n la carte.
This car returning, will be attached
at Radford and run 10 Atlanta.
The hours are very favorable, and
The service will be first class in every
particular
The route OF The car via CLatta:
nooga and through the Cumberland
aud Blue Ridge Mountain region en-
ables the travellers to view some OF
the most beautiful scenery In the
country while enjoying his meals.
The a la carte plan of dining car en-
ables the passenger 10 procure almost
any sort OF meal that suits his fancy,
from q cup Of coffee and roll 10 an
elaborate spread, paying only for what
be orders.
This feature of The Quecu SS Cres-
cent service will, no doubt, be fully
appreciated by tho travelling public,
and that It will receive very liberal
patronage cannot be doubted
The through trains of the V. S. Sc p.
and A. .& V. r. r. from Shreveport,
Monroe, Vicksburg. Jackson, etc,
making connection at Meridian with
The train carrying this Dining Car,
and passengers from these places will
be equally benefited by this sepvice.
Yours truly,
GEO. II. SMITH, G.. Z. A.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

The Board then adjourned to meet
on the second Tuesday the l1th day of
July.
ROBT. NICHOLSON, Pres.
YANcEY BELL, Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24

H n <Oo iAtoStoSs
RAILROAD. 90.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOON
NOVEMBER 18Th.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis 1925 D. m
Arrives Vicksburg 3:16 am.
Leaves Vicksourg 3:20 a. m.
Arrives New Orleans 1910 q. nj
No. 23-Leaves Memphis 900 a. n
Arrives Yicksbqrg 7:10 p. M.
No. 21-Leaves Vicksburg 7:5O q. m
Arrives New Orleans $50 p. N
NORTH BOUND.
No. 6--Leaves New Orleans 400 p
Arrives Vicksburg 11:S0 p. M.
Leaves Vicksburg 11:40 p. m.
Arrives Memphis 6:55 a. m.
No. 22-Leaves New Orleans 800 a
N.
Arrives Vicksburg 600 p. NJ,
No. 24-Leayes Vicksburg $40 a. NJ
Arrives Memphis $50 p. m.
No. connects with No. sos at Har.
riston, arriving at Natchez at 6:45 a. m
No. 2f connects with 521 at Harris.
ton arriving at Natchez at 1E20 a. M.
No. 81 connects with No. 504 al Har.
riston, arriving at Jackson at 1 12:S0 pm.
No. 522 due to leaye- Natchez at 2:3o
P IN. connects with No. % at Harris
ton.
No. 500 due to leave Natchez at 1855
p. NJ. connects at Harriston with No. s..
Nos. and 21 connects at New Or
leans for all points east and west.
Nos. "a and make connection with
|. c. train at Memphis for all points, rs
we'll az with other lines.
Nos. 23 and 81 haul elegant parlor
car between Memphis and Vicksburg.
For further information and reserva-
ton Of sleeping car accommodation
call on or write to your station agent
or the undersigned.
A @. PEARCE,
G. p. & 7. A.. Vicksburg. Miss.
JNO A. SCOTT,
Divn. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis, Tenn
WIN. ALFRED KELLOND.
Asst. Gen1 Pass'r.. Agt., Louisville
Ky.
A. Ii. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent. Chicago, I'll.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-06-24
NENIRIE.

Grand and Petit Jurors for the July
Qs99) term of the Hon. 7th District Court.
commencing on Monday, the 3rd day of
July, 1899: .
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-25
Orders.
A HIGH-TONED sMUGGLER.
Lady Saloon Passenger Arrested
Jewels and Dress Goods Galore.

NEW YORK. June 24.-When the
American liner St. Paul reached her
dock in this city to-day. Deputy Surveyor
of-Customs Bowling ordered the seizure
Of the baggage of Mrs. Phyllis e. Dodge,
OF New York, a saloon passenger, on the
charge that they contained smuggled
Jewelry and wearing apparel. The jeWelry
seized is valued at $4,000, and the wear
ing apparel at 100000, making the seizure
amount TO $4,000.
Mrs. Dodge came from Paris, and was
accompanied by a maid. She had a fine
apartment on the ships promenade deck,
and after the officials took charge Of her
trunks and boxes she was seen TO go
back to her state-rooms with her maid.
a Treasury official had her under sur
veillance from the time Quarantine was
reached, and when Mrs. Dodge came from
the state-room with a small handbag he
watched her until she went down on the
pier, where she was met by several
friends. The Treasury official then or
dered the seizure or the baggage and also
the handbag.
The trunks were found 10 contain ex-
pensive dress goods and the handbag
held diamonds, pearls, and other stones
made up in various articles.
Mrs. Dodge will be examined on Monday
before the United States Commissioner.