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The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

An examination made in Rochester of
the eyes OF 1905 school children showed
that 252 had defective vision.
The wool on the back Of sheep is
shephe rd's barometer. The curler the
wool the finer will be the weather
A new latch mechanism for doors has
the knob spindle mounted loosely IN the
casing To allow il TO 81 De i'm ana out
with a N-sihaped slot I'm the GENRE III
which the latch fits. a push or pun on
the knob sliding the slot and drawing
the latch into the door casing.
Lieutenant Commander Aaron Ward
the captain Of the transport Panthef'
now carrying supplies tp the destitute
-Pnrtn- -Ricans-- is a Hhiladglphian ano
the nephew of the late ex-Speoker sam
uel i. Randall, by whom he was ap-
pointed to the Naval Academy.
A Canadian ha. patented combined
bicycle lock and holder IN when
steel plate Is attached to a wall py
screws to support a pairOf pivot'd arms
which form a semi-circ,e at the outer
edge large enough % grp the frame
when "A locking ring slides down the
arms and draws them tos. ther'
Whales are thick on the Scottish
coast this summer. At sand, in tne
Shetlands. Shoal or sevCniy-ohe po'
tle-noscd whales was driven ashore ana
captured m one day. IL was INC nrst
time in forty-four years tf3t Whales
had appeared there. though ln torlHVr
times they stranded frequently.
The King OF Portugal was present AT
the Cowes regatta. lie VIII cruise along
the Scotch coast. and viii pay Nlslt
90 the Queen at 'fSalmorai 90 ENJOY some
deer-stalking. Most pei lc forget the
near relationship that exists DetMeP,.
the English royal family ana inc hlns
" Portugal. who vs. n member of IN.
prolific house OF Sake c-Coburg-Gotha.
No one having once seen the Prince
Of Wales can mistake the individuals
" of his style OF dress white slip 10
the vest. the trousers with loose thlRh
and easy. graceful fold al ioot. the
spnts below. and the bright SILK NAT
with bell top and curly brim, give the
Impression that his proporuons nave
! been carefully studied by his tailors.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
The Jefferson comsiJ Compay.

He who has not seen the play Of rip
Van Wrinkle cannot be said to have
finished his education. For 81 many
years has Joseph jefferson been identi-
fed with the jolly Vagabond Pip that
IL seems a matter OF right now In his
declining years that the ability he has
shown and the popularity he has won
should descend upon his sons That
was proven 10 considerable extent
last season by the finished presentation
-af this charming play. given by Thomas
Jefferson as Rip. and his brothers, Jo-'
seph. Jr.. and William. They We're re-
ceived throughout the country last year
with the highest praise from both the
critics and the public and their tour
was a success both artistically and IL
nancially. They are surrounded by an
excellent company OF comedy players
and will he seen in our city Thursday
Friday and Saturday at the Providence
Opera House. Seats now on sale.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
Olympic Theatre.

\ really excellent Performance ls
given at the Olympic Theatre This week
by the Hairy W. semons extfayagsnxl
company. and yesterday afternoon AMI
evening there were immense audiences.
the house being denseiy packed. ~
Dcvii Among Women founded IN the
story ~ Faust is ne name of Tho at
traction and II serves as a vehicle for
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1899-09-05
Westminster Theatre.

Miner & Vans Bohemian Burles-
ouers is the attraction that Manager
Batcheller has for his patrons at the
Westminster this week and every seat
was occupied at both performances
Yesterday. The bill is a strong one,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28
A LAUDABLE UNDERTAKING.

The Banner-Democrat notes with
made by some Of the leading colored
citizens OF the parish TO better the
colored SCHOOL system and TO raise
sufficient funds 10 keep The scbools
open for two or three months after
the regular school term Is closed.
The principal mover in this work is
MIR. Al. e. Massee, one of The most in
,elligant colored men of the parish,
who has associated with him some Of
the best of our col0red citizens. Ia
lie early part of the present month
they mel aud organized for their
work. Mr.. S. W. Green acted temper
cry chairman and |. J. Griffin score-
tary. The following were elected as
permanent officers of the club: 81. Z
Massee, sr, President; Matthew Page.
Vice Prosidcui; l. j. Griffin, Secretary;
Rev. S. II. Green, Treasurer. Mr..
Massee mado an earnest appeal TO the
convention. urging his people TO unite
aud by organized effort raise sufficient
money to improve their school sys-
tens, pay the teachers better salaries
aud keep open the schools for longer
term. There are seventeen colored
schools In the parish. Mr.. Massee says
that ii every colored man will pay his
poll tax, the School Board will have
the sum OF $3,26l more for educa-
tIonal purposes, of which the colorcd
schools will get their pro rata. tie
suggests that the people. organize o
club for each school, 10 be composed
of at least thirty good men and women
who will contribute $500 each. This
will gige 10 each school The sum Of
$4,000, which will ruu 1t three months
longer, al a salary of $4,000 per month.
He also urges all the coiored people to
help those clubs aud TO give what they
can towards lhe belterment of their
schools.
Mr.. Massee deserves credit for the
interest he has thrown into this work.
lie recognizes the fact that the cofored
people must go 10 work and help
themselves if they wish TO give their
children better advantages. The pub
lic school funds In the hands OF Tho
Board are limited and consequently the
schools can only be kept open for
few months in the year. BY coming
TO the assistance of the Board in the
manner proposed by Mfr. Massee,
through regular organization, The
colored schools cau be kept open much
longer, the teachers paid good salaries,
and tho pupils viii receive iu the
course Of year almost double the |
instruction they now get. Massce has
a level head. Ii tho colored people !
will follow his advice and The advice
OF those associated with him, they will |
reap good fruits la the short space of
a few years. We advise She coiored |
people 10 listen 10 the advice OF their
brethren who are tho more intelligent,
and to come forward with their money.
Almost everyone will make something
This year add donations for the educa-
ton of their children will be money
" eli invested. We will publish next
week the proceedings Of the conven.
ion and the address of Mr.. Massee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Democrat fires into the faces of the
people. with the fierce temper of a
Texas jack-rabbit. dangerous and mis-
leading announcements. which show
that the language therein is used "ad-
v;sedly."
There is one thing of Importance. TO
Us at lGast, that we wish to state, and it
is this: The resent editor of the Ban
ner Democrat is now, and has always
been, strong supporter OF Judge F. f.
Montgomery, and such be will remain
to the last. The proprietor is sup
porter of Mr.. Holmes. Neither will at
tack unjustly either of these gentle
men, nor will anything be. printed in
these columns that sayors of an undue
advantage of one over the other. We
intend to let the candidates fight it
out among themselves and their re-
spective friends, course which we
pursued ia the primary just ended.
In the above pleasantly we hide no
i'll feeling, such oratorlcai flights being
written merely in Piokwickian sense /:
but we intend to let The public know
that Messrs. Holmes and Ransdelt are
as innocent of having written their an
nouncement cards as the editor of the
Herald was of having written his first
editorial. If they wish them changed
to suit our nelghbor. we will change
them with the greatest pleasure.
There is no danger ahead, no razors in
the air, no dynamite. no rabit-foot hoo.
dooing, no rum, no Romanism, no re-
bellion. All is quiet on the Potomac.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28
HON. w. NJ. MURPHY.

We publish In this issue the card
of Slate Senator w. NJ. Murphy
of Madison parish. announcing him
self "a a candidate for re.elsoiion. Mr..
Murphy's long experience In the Gen.
erai Assembly, "a well as his ability as
a lawyer, entities him TO the consider
alton OF the DISTRICT. Mfr. Murphy is a
sound Democrat and always acts on
party lines. If reelected, he will con-
time to represent his constituents In
the Assembly with the Same fidelity
he hes manifested in the past.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

The telephone limo has been com.
pleted, aud lie now in working order,
between Wilton and Providence. In
the next three weeks the line will be
run down as far as Henderson. This
will be great convenience to both the
town and country people, es great
amount of business can be transacted
ever the line which would otherwise
necessitate the parties coming 10 town.
A telephone limo from one end of tho
parish 20 tho other Ia something we
have needle d for q long time, and we
are glad TO zee this much of it bnilt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

We notice with feelings of mingled
Indignation end regret that the Parish
Executive Committee failed, In max
ing The returns of the recent primary,
to give the vote cast for Mr.. E. Wayles
Browne, editor OF the Herald, for con-
stable. Mr.. Browne received q COM
plimentary vote OF three for constable
Of tie third ward, aud the committee,
through sheer envy, returned this vote
"scattsring." Now we don't propose
to stand such high-banded robbery.
We propose 10 go behind the returns,
TO expose the iniquily of the commit
Tee, 10 hold them up before The peo-
pie; for, rs the Herald inlimaies, such
things breed revolution, and we do
not wish TO ses these UnineteeB
Snakes wrapt In revolution over the
failure oflbo committee to give Mr..
Brownies vote for constable. AS TO
the punishment the members of the
committee should receive, we do not
know whether to sentence them to a
term In tho pcni'eutiary or compel
them 10 read every issue of the
Herald. But justice must be done,
though The heavens fall; so we are
compelled TO let the law take its
course. The sentence Of The court,
therefore, ia that the members OF the
Executive Committee, who did will
fully and with malice aforethought re-
fuse 10 make return OF tho vote OF
MIR. e. Wayles Browne for constable,
shsll be condemned to read every Issue
of the Herald, so long as IL shall exist.
Done, read and signed, In open
court, this 28th day of October, A. ID.
1899. BANNER ENIoCRAT,
Judge ad Hoe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

We call the attention Of our readers
to The advertisement ia this issue OF
Rose % Co, of Chicago, Que of the
largest tailoring concerns in the
United States. This firm Is repre-
senied by Mr.. Walter Goodwin, who
has been their agent for a number of
years in Providence, who has sold 10
nearly every person In the parish and
has given general satisfaction in Ill
aud material. Mr.. Goodwin guaran-
tees a flt or the clothes need not be
accepted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Some of Mr.. Geo. +. Blackburn
friends gave him delightful seronatie
on Thursday night of last week, iu
honor of his victory. Mr.. Biackbur
went The eerenaders one better and in
acceptable refreshments, which were
enjoyed by all, Music on moonlight
night sounds doubly sweet, aud for
the successful candidate 1t must have
had particular charm especially when
fancy kept time to the tune of four
years 10 Office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28
rr Whom you want something good,
drink the Lord Baltimore Whisky;
You win fad IL at Franklin's salooa.
Miss Annie Ds,ouy who ia at Jack

Miss Annie Delouy, who 10 at Jack
son, wrote letter to the health au-
thorities at Vicksburg, asking the priv
ilege of passing through, SO as 10 reach
her home here, but they refused her
request. They informed her that she
might get TO her home by The way of
Memphis. There are 80 cases of fever
at Jackson aud would It be right for
Miss Deiony TO come 10 this town and
run the chances of starting the fever
in our midst? Miss Delony must not
be allowed to return at present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28
PURDY-DEVALL.

On Wednesday morning of last
eek. at 10 O'Clock, MIR. j. G. Purdy
and Miss Edith Devall were united in
The bonds OF matfimony at The resi-
dence Of the brides father, Mr.. d.
Devali, in West Baton Rouge. The
dlgpified and imposing ceremony Of
the Episcopal Church was performed
by the Rev. Mr.. Gresham, Of The Epis-
copal Church of Baton Rouge. There
we're present a large number OF
friends aud relatives 10 wish the
young couple hsppy aud prosperous
life. A suwptuous dinner was tend
cred the bride and groom al her home,
from which thoy took the Netchez the
following day and arrived hero last
Saturday night.
The BID. takes this opportunity 10
Join the many friends Of both the
bride aud groom IN Offering congra,-
ulatious, and to wish for them as
pleasant and prosperous pathway
through life as tho Grsas Giver will
gouchsafe unto them. Mr.. Purdy is
very steady, moral young man, at
tentiYe 10 business, and stands high in
the community in which he has been
raised. Miss Edith Is 10 stranger here,
having held the position Of teacher in
he public school last session, where
she won the affections OF the children
and the good wishes Of their parents
IA they launch out in life, we hope
that distant years will come TO them
laden with the fruits of q well-esrned
harvest, and that good old age will
come day fiud them as happy as they
arc now.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

The editor speat day most pleas
antly out on the Bend this week. and
enjoyed the hospitality OF Mr. aud Mrs.
O. j. Hurley. Old msn Hurley is
right spry for one of'his age and gels
up with the chickens every morning,
although he doesn't crow quite as
lsad.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

District politics are nov on.
Are you going TO the slow to-day
Blackburn's friends now swear by
George.
The hues are yet to DO examined
Whose fault Is il2
The Vicksbnrg. Fair did no. attract
many of our people.
The whihky license, al $3.50, as il
now is, should remain the same.
STEAMBOATS, are having trouble max
ing the landings In front of town.
We are glad TO learn that the Epis-
copal Sunday School Ia getting along
DicelY.
The Epworth League meets every
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church.
Services at the Catholic Church to-
morrow morning at 1890 and at 8
In the evening.
You can get draft from the bank to
send money off for less than money
order will cost you. Try it.
Judge j. NJ. Kennedy went 10 Tai
lula last Monday morning TO hold
court. lilo returned yesterday.
Messrs. Robert Herring and Capt.
Michner, of West Carroll, we're in
town last Sunday and Monday.
Judge f. +. Mon! gomery has baeu
down in Madison parish this week
holding a term OF criminal court.
There were no services az the
Catholic and Methodist Churches last
Sunday. Services at Catholic Church
tomorrow.
Jim Dunn Is out. again, after tussel
with rhcumatios. Those seventeen
scratches seemed TO bring abou! a re-.
action. lie can spot 'em.
Mr.. Juo. l.. Kennedy returned Oh
the Na,chez last Sunday night from
Baton Rouge, where he went to take a
prisoner for Sheriff Dunn.
Miss Annie Hamilton and little
brother, Clum, went TO Vicksburg last
Saturday, whore they will live with
their sister, Mrs. john Ryan.
lion. ]. It. Mcclellan, president of
the Fifth District Levoe Board, ar
rived Thursday morning and started
on, Immediately TO take look OF the
ievees.
To-day Is circus day, n=d there will
be .colored people from Old river,
across the river aud other sections Of
the country, who very seldom como to
our town.
We are glad 10 learn that Mrs. ~.
DuBose, who had quite serious fall
sometime since, IS recovering. The
old cannot recuperate from an injury
rs quickly as The young.
Mrs. Franklin, mother of Mayor
Franklin, who has been visiting the
mayor aud family for tbs past mouth,
returned 10 her home in Hamburg,
Ark. on Monday evening last.
Rev. II. o. White requests us TO say
that tomorrow being The ffih Sunday
of the month, there viii be no services
here, It being bis appointment below.
but that there will DO services here
the following Sunday ga usuao
We are In receipt OF card from
Mr.. A. b. Duncan Announcing bis
marriage TO Mas Ruth Reynolds, OF
Lake Village, Ark, on the l1th inr.
Mr.. Duncan formerly managed Cot
tonwood plantation aud IL we'll known
In Lake Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

AR. Cbas. Bryan. who Was well
known in Buucil's Bend, and in cur
town, and who left hero about six
weeks ago 10 lake charge Of Mr.. w.
S. Loveli's place on Lake Palmyra, LOST
his life on Saturday last by the gin
burning up. HssrHshed into the lnt
room, which vas abiaZe, aud before he
could get ont, his clothes we're entirely
burned of. lie lived only short
time When be succumbed TO his in
juries. We lesru thai he leaves large
family ia Monroe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. r. L. Hin, one of tho directors
Of the Fair Association, has collected
this week nearly every dollar Of stock
subscribed, aGd In few days w iii have
the entire amount In his hands. This
is The way to do things, aud we hope
that the directors viii. now go TO work
aud complete the buildings and fence
without further delay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. Jas. S. Miliikins Eyrie gin
burned on Tuesday night. with sbnot
fifteen bales Of seed cotton. The gin
was insured for $4,000, and an iu-
snrance was carried on only ten bales
We have not heard how The Ere or
jQiaated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

The Belle OF the Bends aed Annie
Laurie arc now Carrying The U. S,
mail This is great convenience to
every one. Ii was hard fight 10 get
this mail route back again, aud we
congratulate The Vicksburg 81 Green
Vile Packer Co. on the victory.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

We failed TO mention last week tha.
Mrs, JAS. S. Millikin and children left
for Hot Springs, Ark, on the julia.
We hope that the change will restore
the good lady TO complete health
again. aud that che will return 10 the
sphere of her usefuineY invigoraled
and refreshed. Mrs. MiIIikin's recent
illness was trying ordeal TO her fam
lily pnd q source or sorrow to her
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. S. w. Smith, Jr, of Arcadia,
President OF the Lake Providence
Bauk, came over last Friday and re-
manned until Monday morning. He
informed Us that he was moro than
pleased with the amount of business
done By The bank since 1t opened, a
month ago. There Is now on deposit
over $4,000 md the banks business
is increasing every day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. Nimno. White went 10 Vicks-
burg on his wheel the latter part OF
last week and returned Saturday
morning. lie made the trip iu the
short space OF four aud q half hours,
over dusty roads, some of which
were very sandy aid some rough.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

To cure cold in one day, take
Laxative Bro Quinlue. All druggis,s
refund The mouey if 1t fails 10 cure;
25cts. e. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Sold at Guenards drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Dr.. John Jenkins, who ls now To-
Gated Ia Arkansas aud is doing we'll,
has been spending iew days in his
cd home shaking bands with bis nnm-
erous friends. Glad to see yoa john
Doctor jenkins, rether. Excuse the
familiarity. The Doctor Is located al
Douglas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Rev. T. McNamars, the celebrated
Michigan lecturer, who was TO deliver
a series OF lectures at the hall, begin
ming next Tuesday, will not DO able to
come ON account of the quarantine,
but will be here the Inst week In No
vember. Due notice Of his arrival
will be given In these columns.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. Luther Manship, the celebrated
lecturer, earicaturist and humorist,
has been secured for Nov. 7,ia Every
one must hear him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Those who we're nominated for the
different offices, should now work for
the success of the Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

The Governor has signed The death
warrant of William Walker, fixing Fri
day, November 17th, as the day for the
hanging.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

The fair association moi yesterday,
will publish the proceedings next
week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mira d. W, G;lmour left on Friday
OF last week to visit friends in Starks-
vile, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

BA-At Franklin's saloon you will
fud the celebrated Lord Baltimore
Whiskey. Ii Is fiae. Try il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. P. d. Quays went to Vicksbnrg
last Tuesday night on busiucs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

Mr.. e. Waylcs Browne, editor of The
Herald. made trip to Vicssburg this
week on business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

The best prescription for chills
Groves Tasteless Chin Tonic. No cure,
no pay. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28

For chiiis aud meIarisi fever, take
Groves Tastcless Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold at
Guennrd's drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-10-28
Local ana Partah News.

Show to-day.
District politics are nov on.
Mesa free press., 1899-03-31
Encouraeine to Mothers.

Mothers of the small children pos
sessed to put everything in their
mouths will be glad to know that
matches at last are to be taken out OF
the category Of things poisonous. To
effect death now, says the match man
ufacturers, a person would have to eat
the ends Of some 5000 matches. This
even an industrious child would hardly
he apt to do. The substitution OF a
mixture of phosphorus seoul, sui
phide and chloride of potash for the
poisonous yellow phosphorus has been
brought about through the efforts of
the French government, which ap-
pointed a commission for the purpose
Of finding something that would ignite
readily, but be less dangerous to manu-
facture.