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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07

followed. Then sharp words from the
officer comma nding the squad of sol
diers back Of the court, rang out;
Garry arms!" Present armsi''
There was a rattle of arms and a. mo
ment later, Colonel Jouaust followed by
the other members of the court walked
onto the stage from a room behind and
took seats at the table.
Deep silence fell upon the audience,
who up to then, had engaged in a buzz
of conversation.
Colonel Jouaust ond his colleagues
We're in full parade uniform, with
aigrettes in front of their peaked
shakos Colonel Jouaust's aaigrette was
white the others were tri-color.
On the right hand of Colonel Jouaust
sat Lieutenant Colonel Brongnfart, Ma
1or De Broom and Captain Parfait, all of
the artillery. On his left hand were
Majors Profllet and Merle and Captain
Beauvis, also of the artillery.
An interesting figure seated behind
the judges was the woman known as
La Dame Blanche (the white lady) who
has never a absented herself from any of
the proceedings connected with the
Dreyfus affair, including all sessions of
the Esterhazy, Zola and Plequart trials
and the proceedings of the court of Cas-
eation. All the actors i'll the drama are
known to her She is a pronounced
Dreyfusard, very rich and wears splen-
did pearls. She was dressed today in a
..Dicture+' hat with black and white
trimming and pink bodice. The splen-
did gold laced uniforms of the generals
summoned as witnesses and the uni
forms of the judges soldiers and various
officers present, combined 10 light up
the dark tints with which the walls of
the hall were painted and gave a bright
appearance to the court room.
DREYFUS' ENTRY.
Immediately after Colonel Jouaust
was seated, he gave the order to bring
in the prisoner. All eyes were then
turned to the right of the stage, beside
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1899-08-07
DIVERS FIND NO MORE.
Number That Perished at Mt
Desert Ferry Stands at 90.

Bar Harbor. Me. Aug. IA careful
examination by divers in the vicinity
of the Mount Desert ferry slip. the
scene of yesterdays accident and in
vestigation on shore, up to 10 o'clock
this morning, seem to indicate that the
twenty victims reported last night are
all who perished as a result of the ca
tastrophe. Mr.. Southard of Bangor.
who was seriously injured, is not like
1y to recover and two other persons are
suffering from pneumonia. The others
injured are in a favorable condition.
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RE-ELECT MIR. WILDER.
Will Again Be Made President Of
School Board.

The annual meeting of the board Of
education will be held tonight in the
high school building.
The board will be reorganized by the
election of a president and a vice presi-
dent. Mr.. Edward Wilder, the present
incumbent who has served one year,
will undoubtedly be reelected presi-
dent. Vice President W. II. Wilson.
who has served in that capacity for
three years, will probably be reelected
The question of eIecting a successor to
the late Maj. FarnsWorth, clerk Of the
board. will come up. 1t has been sug-
gested that the place be left vacant
and that superintendent w NJ. David
son, assisted by his stenographer,s do
the work but as the duties require
more time than Mr.. Davidson can give
a clerk will probably be reelected. Rev
Linus Blakesley is looked upon as the
candidate who will be elected if the
board decides to continue the position.
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COOL WAVE PASSING.
The Thermometer Is Going Up anC
the Humidity Decreasing.

The maximum temperature Sunday was
S6 and the minimum 66. The 'scool wave
is about spent and warmer weather may
be looked for.
istered 81. the maximum up to that time.
The minimum Il. the humidity 50.
The wind southeast, making Is miles an
hOlT
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COMING THIS WAY.
West Indies Hurricane Headed
to the Northwest.

Washington, Aug Hurricane cen
ter east of island of Dominica, West
Indies, apparently moving northwest.
Hurricane signals are displayed from
Dominica. to Santa Domingo.
H. E. WILLIAMS,
Acting Chief of Weather Bureau
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DEATHS AND FUNERALS.

The funeral of Mrs Harriet Hunt aged
s., who died Friday, was held Sunday aft
ernoon at o'clock from the residence OF
her son, J. A. Giyens, 404 Polk street. Mrs
Hunt left three children J. A. and G. Z.
Givens of Topeka and Mrs. Sue Kirk OF
San Diego, Cal.
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Weather Indications

Chicago, Aug. For Kansas: Cen
orally fair tonight and Tuesday except
showers and thunder storms in north
winds.
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o. Couraa No..

Berlin. Aug. "A dispatch received here
from Toxic says there is no truth in the
report that the japanese flag has been
hoisted over Wake island, northwest Of
the Mariannes.
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CONTINUED On Sixth Page.)
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
Nj. e. CHURCH NOTES.
BY MISS BENELLA BROWN.

Last Sunday at l l a. m, Rev. II. o..
White preached al unusually fine SER
mon, his text being Now ye are the
body of Christ and members in par
ticular," Cor. 11.27, emphasizing
especially the individual responsible
ties Of Church members.
Quite large and appreciative con-
gregaiion was present.
AT the evening service Mr.. White
preached an impressive and c0nvinc-
ing sermon. The subject of the dis
course was "My Son give ME thy heart"
We were glad 10 note hat there was
large number of young people pres
ent.
AT p. m, Sunday the business
meeting of the Epwor,h League was
held. Some important business was
transacted.
After the business meeting the
prayer meeting was held. The SUBJ
ject for fhe service was "rhe Gates of
Zion" Miss White, the leader, sue
ceeded in making the meeting both in
structive. and interesting.
The Leaguers in Lake Providence
are few ia number but faithful. They
seem 10 have begun the new year with
renewed conservation aud earnes,ness.
The subject for The League meeting
tomorrow is, "Fellowship in Christian
Service" Ali are cordially invited TO
attend these meetings.
On Monday afternoon al 4:30 p. m.,
The Church Aid Society met.
On Tuesday afternoon the Parsonage
Society met at the residence of Mrs. L.
j. Powell.
On the same afternoon the regular
Tuesday afternoon prayer meeting was
held at the Church. The meeting was
conducted by Rev. II. o. White. The
other services of the week were held
as usual.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Mr.. w. X. Spurlock, who has the
fuest teams and loging outfit in the
country, has ali the work he can do mp
near Sunuy Side, Ark. Several timber
men were in town last week after him,
but he had too good thing already.
We received a letter on Tuesday
from our much esteemed friend Mr..
Jonas Bloch of ST. Louis. and are
always glad 10 hear from him and TO
learn that his wife and family are en-
joyiug good health.
This has been one week in many
months that we can say was any ways
dry, clear and brscing, and just the
kind for levee and plantation work.
We hope now that there will be sun
shine for so,ne.ime.
Our friend Schneider, of the big
grocery firm of Mcguire &c Schneider.
drives a pretty horse that can't be
beat by any in the parish. We notice
that Fred don't go out alone either.
On Friday evening of last week the
mercury registered Sc degrees. II was
very warm and oppressive, but il
didn't remain this way long before
there was thunder aud lightning.
Captain W. F. Ogden, who died at
Natchez, Miss, last week, was al one
time a prominent citizen of our. State
and President Of the Fifth District
Leyee Board.
The political pot is simmeriug, and
il will ouly be few weeks or mouth
when it will be red hot. Remember
that we take pleasure in announcing
your name.
Geo. Aahbridge Informed ms tha, he
is doing a nice business. Geo. is a
nice boy, handles nice goods, aud is
bound 10 do a nice bdsincss. Call aud
see him.
Mr.. Max Levy, our big merchant,
left last Saturday evening for Memphis,
where he met Mrs. Levy and both re-
turned yesterday on the steamer
Dewey.
Several of the youngsters in town
were seen in their bare feet last week
but the change in the temperature on
Monday made them hunt their shoes
again.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Messrs Mcguire and Schneider, who
own the Providence Lauding, aud who
have 1t leased to Mr.. Yarcey Bell,
think that this Use in the river will put
it out of its banks and they do not
want the lessee to be put TO the incon-
venience that has always occurred by
having 10 boat freight from the
warehouse to the landing, and they
started on Thursday the erection of a
large and subs antial well braced plat
form six feet wide that will be great
convenience 10 those who receive
freight. Besides, the travelling public
will not have TO skiff it out 10 terra
tirma.
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to the board from the mechanics of the
town. asking that they repeal that por-
ton of sec. 16 of an ordinance passed
February s, 1899, levying Il 80 license
on all mechanics.
On motion of Ala Fousse, That por-
tion of sec. 16 of the License Ordinance
which applies to contractors and me-
chanics. was amended so as to read as
follows.
First Class-When the gross annual
receipts are $4,000 or more, the license
shall be $15;
Second Class-When the gross an
nual receipts are under $4,000 and
more than $4,000. the licse shall be $40.
On motion of Alderman Egeily, The
Treasurer was authorized to purchase
a cash book.
There being NO further business the
meeting adjourned.
G. NJ. FRAKLlN, Mayor.
ID. W. GILMoUR, Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

At the meefipg of the Hon. Police
Jury held OH Tuesday of last week,
every claim against the parish pre-
sented for payment was paid. and the
parish is out of debt. In considera-
ton of The past few years. OF high
water fights and other disasters TO our
parish. this speaks well for our Police
Jury. The gentlemen composing the
Police Jury have the welfare of the
parish at heart, and il shows that the
management Of the finances of the
parish has been looked after by them
Ii has been their one aim TO get the
parish out of debt and to have fund
on hand al all times, which they will
now be able TO have, aud hope TO be
able 10 increase. Ii there is no over.
flow, or high water fight 10 make this
year, il can be easily done.
Our Police Jury is alright and they
have the confidence of every fair
minded citizen OF our parish. No
SET of officers could do more than they
are doing.
L. will also be gratifying to our
citizens who have the school interests
at heart 10 know that tho School
Board has paid all warrants due TO
date, and have enough of money on
hand 10 run the schools for The bal
ance Of the season.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Last year at the levee letting at
Memphis the government rejected
the Kemp levee bid OF 35 cents
per cubic yard on the grounds
that the bid was entirely too high
The officials said the government
would take charge of the levee aud
build ii. which is new being done and
is costing the nice little price of 20
cents per cubic yard.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Rev. E. Edwards, pastor of the
English Baptist Church at Minersyllle.
Pa, when suffering with rheumatism,
was advised to try ChamberlaIn's Pain
Balm. He says: "a few applications
of this liniment proved of great service
to me, 1t subdued the Inflammation
and relieved the PAIN. Should any
sufferer profit by giving Pain Balm a
trial it will please me-" For sale at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
Local and Parish News.

a little politics.
Announce yourselves for office.
The early bird catches the worm.
Levy is now opening his spring stock.
Cash IN advance for all announce
ments.
There was plenty of ice OH Monday
moraing.
Levee work has progressed nicely
this week.
Cotton futures are steady aud few
points higher.
Look out for Levy's big stock. You
must go aud see it.
Last years. cotton crop has been Il
long and tedious one.
A big river can be looked for. How
high it will get, no one can tell.
Mcguire 81 Schneider wishes us TO
say that they haye eggs for sale.
Monday and Tuesday mornings the
mercury was below 29 degrees.
A big stock of groceries arrived this
week for Mcguire Il Schneider.
The bank perch are biting nicely.
A great many are being caught.
Hon. F. X. Ransdell returned from
Cincinnati on Sunday morning.
Take a look at the handsome line of
shoes just received by Hill Bros.
A great many planters commenced
breaking up their land on Monday.
Services at the Catholic, Episcopal
and Methodist Churches tomorrow.
The cotton planters in East Carroll
have finished gathering the cotton
crop.
Marshal Peck will advertise your
property il your taxes are not soon
paid.
Another week should see every bale
of cotton in the parish ginned aud
shipped.
Judge w. G. Wyly purchased four
mules from the Guytou stables on
Monday.
The town was crowded on Saturday
last, but there seemed to be little 5usi-
ness doing.
We are informed that most of the
fig trees were killed by the freeze of
last month.
Rev. II. o. White preached two ex-
cellent sermons on Sunday TO large
congregations.
There is plenty of money now in The
hands of the parish treasurer for
school purposes.
March came in like lamb, but II
has gotten in its work since, with some
pretty high winds.
Have you ever bought the Glover
Brand shoe? |, can't be beat for wear.
White handles this brand.
Galanty & Marcus have made
aHother cut in clothing, shoes and
everything else in their store.
Hon. Phil Mcclure returned from
New Orleans on Saturday morning
last, looking as Young as ever.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

| have been afflicted with rheuma-
tism for fourteen years and nothing
seemed to give any relief. l was able
to be around all the time. but constant
ly suffering. had tried everything
| could hear of and at last was told to
try Chamberlain Pain Balm, which l
did, and was Immediately relieved and
in = short time cured. l am happy to
say that 1t has not since returned
JOSH. EDGAR, Germantown, Cal. For
sale at Guenard's s drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

We are going 10 have big river,
aud the authorities might as we'll CON-
mence now to prepare for it rather
than wait until The last possible mo-
ment, as has been doue in the past.
Get the sacks, lumber and other things
that are needed. distributed so that
the expense will be lessoned. The
warning IS given in time.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
On Tuesday morning last up at th

On Tuesday morning last up at the
government works, eight colored men
came near losing their lives by falling
into the river. The men were getting
the willow mattrass ready to sink aud
in some way little too much ballast
was placed at one end Of it and il com.
menced to 60 under, throwing the men
into the river. The men were saved
by hard work.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Yaucey Bel's good comfortable
office in his large warehouse up at the
lauding, is place that has been appre-
ciated by the travelling public this
winter. Mr.. Bell kept bis Office open
all the time aud had big red hot fire,
where many persons stayed during The
nights waiting for boats. YanceY is
going to be presented with leather
medal.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

DR.. Espanto, the Indian Doctor, who
is travelling in boat, and is anchored
about bali mile above town, was
arrested on Wednesday for practicing
medicine contrary 10 the laws of the
State. The Doctor claims TO be n
regular ph, sician. but of different
school from The Alapathic or Homeo-
paihic physician, IIe gave bond by
putting up SlC0 in cash and says be
will remain TO fight the case, ifit takes
all summer.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

NJ j. Russell g. Co.. of Benela, Miss.
says: LET US speak few good words
in regard to your Ramon's Pepsin Chill
Tonic. We have heretofore sold
several chill tonics, but since we have
been keeping Ramon's Pepsin Chill
Tonic we can't sell bottle Of any
other kind. In fact, we can't sell any
medicines now but Ramon's.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
Cady's Condition Powder

DR.. Cady's Condition Powders,
are just what a 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
25 cents per package. For sale by
GueDard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The New Orleans Picayuue will soon
issue pamphlet containing Hon. H.
II. lIargrove's letters TO that paper
from the Carlinos and other articles
on the subject of cotton mills. The
Picayune will furnish US a number of
copies which we will distribute in our
parish.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Edward Box in the Ladies' Home
Journal says 'a model young mans
characteristics are honesty of speech,
respectability of carriage, industry of
mind and consideration for others.
With these a young mau is as "model"
as it is given for an earthly being 10 be.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
Artistic Tailoring.

Our Spring importalions of SUIT
INGS, TROUSERS aud VESTINGS
arc ready for inspection. In the race
of FASHION we are winners every
time. There Is snap about the cut
aud make Of our CLOTHING that
stamps its individuality.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atteu-
tion.
WARNER s. SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg. Miss.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

1t is now rumored that there will be
at least three candidates for clerk and
two or three candidates for sheriff.
More the merrier. You should re-
member that there is nothing like get.
ting before the public early. aud that
your announcement should be in print.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

DIR. QninD, a popular gentleman of
Nicksburg, was visitor 10 our town
for several days this week. The
Doctor makes il convenient 70 COM
bine business with pleasure when he
visits Providence, and the ladies are
always glad 10 see him. Iou know
Quinn is a regular ladies' man.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Mr.. Geo. Rich, representing the Bell
Manufacturing Co., of ST. Louis, drop
ped in on us this week and lett us
several samples of"Star Cleaner Soap"
Nearly every planter 10 the parish
finished picking cotton last week.
Those who did not get through last
week will finish up this week.
The Knights of Pythias had three
candidates 10 initiate on Tuesday
night. Two in the first degree aud one
in the second degree.
The stock of Hanan shoes has been
reduced in price at lIilPs, and now is
the time TO secure well made and
stylish shoe al cost.
Geo. Ashbridge has a contract with
large majority of the hens to furnish
him in eggs. Call ou Asbbridge for
this kind of fruit.
The gins throughout the parish will
wind up in few days. The past sea-
sou has not been picnic for the pub
lie gins in town.
To cure a cold in one day lake Lax
ative Brcmo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. 25c.
Captain V. M. Purdy is erecting a
large warehouse on the river bank,
near the old site where his warehouse
used to stand.
The many friends of Mr.. Royal
Powell are glad 10 see him out again
after a right bard tussel with the
grippe.
The parish is iu good fix financially.
considering the number of disastrous
years that we have had to contend.
with
The Street and Bridge committee
continue TO do some much needed
work on the roads leading to the land
ing.
Hon. j. E. Ransdell returned on
Sunday morning last, after visiting
Boston, Philadelphia and New York.
Don't forget that the Epworth
League meets every Sunday evening at
4 O'Clock at the Methodist Church.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Mrs. Jas N. Turner and Mrs. p. P.
Hinchey left on the Belle of The Bends
on Wednesday evening for Vicksburg.
They will visit jackson aud Madison
Station, Miss, before returning, when
Mrs. IIinchey will leave for her home
in the north after remaining here few
days
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The merchants of Providence will
soon commence receiving their spring
goods. 1t is q well known fact that no
town the size of Providence can under
sell its merchants, and goods eau be
purchased as cheap right in our town
as you can send to Vicksburg and get
them. Patronize your home mer-
chants, they help to keep up the town
in many ways.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
TOWN COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.
Lake Providence. La, March 2. 1899

Lake Providence, La, March 2. 1899.
The Hon. Mayor and Board of Aid
ermen met this evening in regular ses-
sion.
Present-Hon G. nj. Franklin. May
or; Aid. c. K. Egelly. v. Nj. Purdy,
N. Fousse and r. l.. Hill.
A bsent-Jas Beard.
On motion of Aid Purdy, the read
ing of the minutes were dispensed
with and. the Mayor authorized to sign
same as read.
The Finance Committee fild the fol-
lowing report, which was adopted to-
wit:
Lake Providence La, March 2, 1899.
To the Hon. Mayor and Board of
Aldermen-We. your Finance Com
mittee beg leave TO report that we have
examined the reports of the Treasurer
& Marshal and Tax Collector, and we
find from the Treasurer's report that
he had on hand, Feb. 8, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
ES-PAN-TO

arrested at Lake Providence, gave
bond at once, will continue to cure
and relieve the people in East Car
roll parish as he has for the past six
weeks. His practice is not local
one, but has reached all over the
United States, and you have the
evidence of what he has done for
he'people in East Carroll parish.
DR.. Es-pan-to CURES.
DIR. pan-to relieves.
DIR. Es-pan-to uses his own -medi-
cines, prepared by his own Com
pany, and contain no poison drugs.
DIR. Es-pan-to will give careful
diagnosis of your case, no matter
what the disease is, without asking
a question.
DIR. Es-pan-to makes no charges
for consultation and examination.
Special attention given to Chronic,
Nervous and Private Diseases of
Men and Women.
His charges are within the reach
of the poor as well as the rich, and
his dealings fair and honorable.
He can be seen at the Office of his
boat, and will be pleased to see you
as hundreds Of others were to see
HIM.
Dr. FS-nan-tO
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The steamer ST. Louis, out from ST..
Louis, passed down Oh Monday moru.
ing aud laid at Bells landing for three
hours discharging freight. This was
the first boat from 81. Louis in over
two months, caused by the river frecz-
ing up, aud floating ice. The ST. Louis
boats will now make regular trips.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11
This Space 3e1onSs to
Es y. EfAn1LETs
Real Estate Agent,
Lake Providsnees La

We regret to learn that Col. P. d.
Quays, of the Bend. continues in bad
health. Mrs. Zettle, his daughter. W ho
is living in Cincinnati, arrived last
week and Mr. Quays will return with
her. We hope that the change viii! do
him much good.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The East Carroll Club met on We'd
nesday evening for the transaction Of
business, President Montgomery pre-
siding. There were large number of
members present. The club decided
that the first Friday in each month
should be ladies' day, aud there is no
doubt that they will be present.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Services tomorrow at the Catholic
Church at 1890 in the morning and a:
5 in the evening.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Steve Knight. who was confined in
the Providence Jail last year, was shot
and norially wounded in Vicksburg
on Monday last.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

w, n. White has nice display of
hardware in his big show window.
There must be over one hundred diff
ferent things to look at. No one
would think store in Providence
could keep such complete stock; but
il is so, and don't send off for anything
in this line until you see Whites show
window,
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

Mr.. McNair, the young gentleman in
charge of the telegraph office, we
regret to learn contemplates leaving
our town at an early date. We are
sorry 10 learn this, for he is young
man who pays attention to his busi-
ness aud has given entire satisfaction
TO patrons of his Office. We hope that
Mr.. McNair will remain in charge.
The Banner-Democrat., 1899-03-11

The report of the Marshal and Tax
Collector we find correct, and that he
paid over to- the Treasurer the amount
stated in his report, towit: The sum
of $l34 %.
We have examined and approved the
following claims, and recommend their
payment, to-wit