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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
USE FOR CANNON BALLS.
Condemned as War Weapons. but all
Right in Stone Quarries.

Cannon balls for blasting
This sign hung In a conspicuous place
before the door of store in Atlantic
avenue led reporter inside and started
bit of questioning upon the subject.
says the Boston Globe.
The proprietor said; "Last fall when
the United States government sold all of
the old cannon balls and solid shot which
for SO many years were piled In pyramids
along the main street Of the navy yard at
Chariestown we purchased lot Of them
with little thought of converting them
into anything besides pig iron. But a
few weeks after we had stored them here
I overheard q quarry-owner complain
ing of the slowness and uncertainty of
the old system OF steel wedging used In
getting out huge blocks OF granite, and
after bit OF thought suggested the use
Of cannon balls in the steel wedges. We
sent about twenty of various sizes and
weights out to his quarry. and after the
first trial he hurried a team in here with
q note that read:
I" 'Tried the cannon balls; they are 1t.
Send fifty more; have thrown the steel
wedges away
"The experience Of this man led us TO
send the cannon balls and solid shot to
other quarry operators and within the
last month the orders have been coming
In so thickly we can scarcely fill them
from the stock on hand.
"The method used In getting out great
cubes or monoliths from the granite and
marble quarries has besn to drive steel
wedges along the line or the lower por-
ton OF the split made BY Q. blast until the
great chunk of stone topples over on its
tsce.
Der OF men with big iron sledges and
steel wedges to separate these cubes from
the quarry wall from which they had
been started by the blast.
"The method now pursued with the
cannon balls Ia to start the block OF stone
away by q slight blast, and then between
the quarry face and the block several Of
the smaller solid shot, usually the four
inch sort, are dropped down the aperture.
Two men with crowbars give the block
q little shake, and the instant the block
moves in the slightest manner forward
the shot take up their purchase ON the
space made. when the large cannon balls,
some measuring fourteen or fifteen inches
and weighing 200 or 800 pounds, are
dropped into the top OF the gap. Now
the slightest outward jar by levers on the
big stone sends these heavy cannon balls
dropping downward or their own weight,
until, with an easy forward movement,
the cube goes over.on its face.
"Thsss shot do away with any driving;
Of necessity their great weight In proper
ton to their size forces them downward,
and their form prevents any chance of
backward setting of the block.
"Ihese cannon balls are also used as
rollers, as they take up and go over the
inequalities OF the quarry surface, and
can be rolled in any direction without
resetting, thus doing away with the old
style wooden rollers.
"They are also used TO smother heavy
clearing-ou blasts. Heavy rope mats are
thrown over the surface where the blast
has been set. and these cannon balls are
thrown ON the mats"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

Interesting comparisons may be drawn
from the above figures. There will be
much. surprise at the enormous gains
among the disciples of Christ, or Camp
beIlites, who ara found throughout the
central states. Missouri has the greatest
number, Indiana second and Kentucky
third. The church is also very strong
in Illinois Ohio aud Tennessee.
The largest gains by any religious de-
nomination during the nine years covered
by the returns were made by the Chris
tfan Scientists. VINO. in 1890, by the lcen-
sus returns, had only STA members, but
are credited with 5000 In 1899. The
latter-day saints, or non polygamist Nor
mons, show the next largest growth,
having Increased In membership from
1856, 125 to 433, $50. The Disciples OF Christ
are third In the order OF growth, ana the
Roman Catholics fourth. The Unitarians
show no gain. The Universalists and
Spiritualists show falling oil both In
mem bership and In the number OF
churches sustained.
The following table shows the number
OF ministers In 1890 and 1889:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

You ought to have known that
when YOU ceased to be regular in your
courses, and you grew irritable with
out cause, that there was serious
trouble somewhere.
You ought to know that indigestion,
exhaustion, womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, an d
backache send the nerves wild with
alright, and you cannot sleep.
Mrs. Hartley, of 221 w. Congress St.,
Chicago, ILL.,, whose portrait we pub
fish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia e. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; her case
should be a warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction to the minds
of every suffering woman of the un
failing efficiency of Lydia E. Pinkham'i
Vegetable Compound.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
NO DECISION REACHED.
Aldermen Not Agreed ON Telephone
Matter.

The board of alderman held another
caucus last night on the telephone mat
ter. They talked from about eight O'Clock
until after eleven and then adjourned.
The alderman had nothing to say for
publication. They sa Id that they were
no nearer the solution of the question
than they were before they met. The
aldermen are agreed on the proposition to
admit a new telephone company SO the
PRESS is informed but they have not
yet agreed as TO which company OF the
two petitioning for permission shall
have the privilege OF doing business In
Portland, A likely solution of the prob.
lem SO it is said seems to be the admis-
sion Of both OF the petitioning companies.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
BURGLARS AT KINaFIELD.

Kingfeld, Me-. November l4.-Burg-
lars entered the Franklin and Megantio
railroad depot here early this morning,
broke open the safe and secured the
small amount OF money 1t contained.
They then started down the New
Portland road and called at 1.-THE barn Of
Charles Ii. Simmons, about quarter OF
q mile from the depot and took q
horse. harness and carriage and drove
away. There is no clue. but the officers
of surrounding places have been notified
and IT Is expected that the fugitives will
be apprehended.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
DIVORCE MILL STOPPED.
New York Grand Jury Indiets tn
Alleged Operators.

New York, November 14.-The grand
jury today returned indictments against
Henry Zsimer and Frank Wilson, the al
legged operators of the divorce mill. The
defendants are charged with perjury AND
subordination Of perjury. They will BIZ
al raigned before Recorder Goff to plead
to the indictments tomorrow. There are
two indictments against Maison, two
indictments against Zeimer. one indict
ment against Wilson and one against
each OF the women. Mrs. Herrick and
Miss Thompson.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
SWEPT wEIRs AWAY.

North Truro, November 1.-THE ives.
terly gale which swept over the New
England coast last Friday completely
wiped out the great fish weir industry
around Cape Cod SO far as continuance
OF the present seasons work Is concerned.
Poles and nets have been washed away
and destroyed, boats have been sunk and
the.disaster will be keeniy felt-among the
q shermen and others as well.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
GOOD TIME TO REDUCE PRICES

New York, November 1.-THE Ameri.
can Ice company has reduced the price OF
Ice for all except Family trade'' to
II 1-2 cents hundred pounds. or 50 sc
q ton. 1t is said.that It, makes conces-
sion cut under this rate for trade.
Estimates for the coming Hudson river
ice season are that the crop will be rec.
ord breaker and that the averags price of
Ice for 1901 will be g. so ton.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
SENATOR DAVIS BETTER.

st. Paul, November 1.-THE reports
from the bedside of United States Sena-
tor @. K. Davis. this afternoon stated
that he was resting comfortably. The
physicians admit the seriousness of his
illness, but the fact that he has kept up
his strength so remarkably makes them
hopeful as to the outcome.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
NEEpED WHERE THEY ARE.

London, November five under
stand" says the Daily News, that Lord
Roberts has intimated that 1t is impossi.
BILE to Withdraw more troops from South
America
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
PORTLAND LODGE OFFICERS.

At the annual meeting of Portland
lodge, F. and A. NJ, the following
officers were elected:
NJ. W.-Charles L. Berry.
S. W.-George III. Allan.
j. W--Warren w. Cole.
Sscretary-George Il. Gould.
Treasurer-Albro Il. Chase.
Finance Commitee-W. N. Howe,
Herbert W. Robinson and E. ID. East.
man.
Masonic Trustee-Robert Il. Swift.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

Issue an address In which they win ex-
press the belief that the time has come
for the giving mp OF the party organiza-
tion. All Silver and Lincoln Republi-
cans win be urged, It IL understood, to
become Democrats.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
LONESOME SILVER MEN.

Minneapolis, Mimi, November A.
Members OF the Silver Republican ma
tional committee have been In conferences
here over the question OF the party q
future. Amongsthose participating was
Charles A. Towne. chairman of the COM
mittee.
It is understood they have decided TO
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

WOMEN MUST SLEEP.
Avoid Nervous ProstratiOn.

II YOU are dangerously sick what Is
Che first duty of your physicianY lie
ouiets the nervous system, he deadens
the pain, and you sleep well.
Friends ask, "what is the cause ~
and the answer comes in plying
tones, nervous prostration- 1t came
upon you so quietly in the beginning,
that You were not alarmed, and when
sleep deserted you night after night
until your eyes fairly burned in the
darkness, then you tossed in nervous
agony praying for sleep.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
LAST NIGHTS SEIZURE.

Last evening the police made seizure
of liquor at Charles Quinn's place, 81
Centre street, securing a part OF three
barrels of ale and quantity of porter,
beer andFwhiskey In jugs.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
Minister'S, IL, oB6 Io5, WI
Churches, l4s.o ~, oU5
Members. 20. 6Ig. 500 "a, 10000

According to the estimates OF the bureau
of statistics Of the treasury department
the increase OF population from 1890 to
1870 was 21.86 per cent.
The following il comparison OF the
membership OF the religious denomina-
lions having more than 900 members
In 1890 and In 1859:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

The end of the century is to be observed
In Paris with masked ball, in which
eaoni of the guests win be required tc
personify by his or hsr costume one OF
the striking events or great inventions Of
the century.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

The pressure In the natural gas fields
of Indiana is growing less each year. In
iicating the gradual exhaustion OF the
supply
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15
TRADES BOWLING TOURNAMENT

At Pines alleys last night the MILL
ken, Cousins Il Short team won two OF
three games from the Chenery team.
The score:
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-11-15

The following Ia a comparison Of the
number OF houses OF worship:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16
Sheriff IS Sale.

State of Louisiana, Parish of East Carroll,
9Th District Court.--No. $50.
w. 3. Thompson & Co., VS.. Z. Ii. Davis.
By virtue of a writ of Seizure and Sale to
me directed by the Honorable Seventh Dis
trict Court for the parish of East Carroll
aforesaid, in the above entitled cause.
viii proceed to sell at public auction. at the
door Of the Court House, in the town of
Providence, East Carroll parish, La, on
SATURDAY, THE ierH DAY OF JUNE, 1900,
between the hours prescribed by law, all
the right. little and interest of K. Ii. Davis
in and to the following described property,
to-wit:
A certain tract of land or plantation sit
uated in the parish of East Carroll. in this
State, known as the Star-Arlington planta-
ton, containing G5S 2i-l00 acres of land and
being the divided half interest in sections
4. D. 10 and II of u. II II e, and all Of sec
tions 81. fractional sections 81, 80 and 81 in
u, nr ID e, being lots 2, and with
woodland attached and II acres of cleared
land on Lake Providence Island as per plat
of survey oil j. ID. Lott. C.. E.. in division OF
said lands made in 1867, recorded inbook S,
pages and 2. records of your parish; to-
gether with "a seven mules. (2) two horses,
coy twenty cows. (6),.six yearlings. Q) one
wagon. [l) one buggy. ~ two sulky plows,
(3l three eultivators. G, two double shovels
and az four plows-seiZed in the above
suit.
Terms Of ssle--cash without the benefit
ofa.praisement. ~ ,,,ss 0..~,a
Sherii's Office, Providence, La. May IL,
1yBe, 1t
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

A mong the pleasant "reminiscences
of the recent Confederate reunion at
Louisville, which our East Carroll
veterans brought back with Them, was
the following one, related by Captain
Rea, and which sGvors ofthe romantic:
In the City of Louisville there resides
an old lady friend Of the Captain, who
beard, during the recent war with
Spain, that he was sick in the hospital
near Santiago. Feeling a great inter-
es: in his welfare, by reason of their
old friendship, she wrote 10 the War
Department at Washington, asking
the authorities TO make inquiry into
the matter, and 10 ascertain, If posi-
Bile, whether or not Captain Rea was a
soldier in Cuba, aud if he was sick
near Santiago. The authorities at
Washington corresponded with the
authorities in Cuba, who made the |
necessary inquiry aud wrote back that |
Captain Rea was not in the army OF
Cuba. These facts were forwarded to |
the old lady in Louisville, and .he
Captain had the pleasure of reading
them during his visit TO Louisville,
which. no doubt, must have pro-
dueed Oh him a profound impress
sion OF The good ladys' friend
ship and solicitude for him. Cap
tain Rea was n gallant Confeder.
ate soldier. The editor and he have
differed somewhat on political ques-
tions from time 10 time, but be has
never hesitatcd to render praise where
praise is due-namely, for the gallan.
deeds OF young officer, who, at the
age of nineteen, was raised TO the
rank OF Captain. The old spirit is
still there, and to-day Captain Rea
would answer 10 his country's call 40
readily as he did thirty-odd years ago,
and would fight as gallaDtly for Abe
Stars aud Stripes as he did beneath
The unspotted folds of the Red Cross
flag of tide Confederacy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

The Southern Clinic, for April
quotes the folowine: There was a
man who was too stiDgy TO subscribe
for his home paper, so sent his little
son TO neigbbor TO borrow one. AS
the boy was going home he fell down
aud broke his leg. The father heard
Ibis cries and ran out TO see what was
the matter, but slipped and fell. dis
locating his knee and tearing the
bosom out of his ten dollar pataloons.
His wife ran to his assistance, leaving
q two-year old baby on the floor.
The baby crswlsd out and fell down
the well, and, while the mother was
fishing the child out, the house caught
on fire and was totally destroyed.
Moral: Now is the time to subscribe.
Take warning, natives, aud avoid
such fate.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

MIR Eugene Guenard, the popular
aud huStliug clerk at Mcguire Sc
Schneider's big grocery store, skipped
out on Monday morning for New Or
leans, where he will spend few weeks
with his mother, brothers aud sisters.
Some Of The boys are wondering how
Eugene could pull himself off just
about this time, i,ut he will be back.
We wish him a pleasant trip.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

When Captain r. N. Rea returned
from the re. union of Confederate Vet
Grams at Louisville last week, he
brought with him a miniature cannon,
made from two old canuons which
were used in the late war-one on the
Federal. aud the other on the Confed-
crate side. The Federal cannon was
manufactured by tho Ames M'n'fg.
Co of Philadelphia, in 1845; the Con-
federate cannon was manufactured by
the Leeds Company. of New Orleans,
in 1862. These two old pieces were
recently melted together, aud out of
the metal WAS made the little souvenir
cannons. one of which was presented
to Captain Rea. who seemed very
proud Of il. The Captain was In high
spirits over his trip and had, some in
teresting anecdotes to tell.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

III there is any sanitary committee
belonging 10 the town, or any ono
who looks after the health ofthe town,
it would pay to make a round and
look at the condition of the different
premises. They would end some
places in regular sickening condi-
lion. Wait until the middle Of sum-
mer though to look after such import
ant things.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Wesley Cowan, one of the best col.
ored men ia the parish aud tenant
on the Buck meadow plantation for
many years, died from SUI stroke on
Saturday last. He was good, reIi-
able colored man, aud his death is
much deplored.
A postal was received last week
from Rev. G. Maho saying that he had
touched the "other side of the pond"
safely and that he bad most enjoy
able trip. Father Maize will remain
IN France three or four months be-
fore returning homa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16
Administrators Sale.
State of Louisiana. Parish of East Carroll
Ninth District Court.
of .nbp


Succession of John s. lkerd.
By virtue OF writ of Sale to me directed
by the Honorable Ninth District Court for
the parish of East Carroll aforesaid, in the
above entitled succession, | will proceed to
sell at public auction, at the door of the
Courthouse. in the town of Providence,
East Carroll. parish. La. on Saturday, the
l4th day of July, 1900, between the hours
prescribed by law, all the right. title and
Interest of the succession OF John S. ikerd
in and to the following described property,
tO-wit:
Lot or fractionalsection No thrity-three
of township twenty-one North, range
twelve East of the district of lands North
OF Red River; less forty acres sold off the
North end of said lot by ). W. Davis to j.
+. Montgomery as per deed of record in
Notarial BOOK p. p 49,; leaving 123.40 acres
in said lot to be sold.
The same to be sold to pay debts.
Terms of sale-cash in accordance with
the Inventory.
JOHN Q. IKERD,
Administrator of the Succession John s.
Ikerd.
Lake Providence, La, June s, 1900. -9th-1t
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

We are in receipt of letter this
week from our friend Dir. Oliver j..
Hurley, who is out in Globe, Arizona.
lie says that his health ia very good
and that he wishes to be remembered
TO "the boys"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

There were eight or ten men re-
ported id different portions Of the
parish, who "fell out" from tho ex-
trene heat OF last Thursday evening
1t didn't seem 80 hot, but il is said
that it Vas such "scorching sun"
tina, very few persons could stand it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Rev. Mr.. Boberg left yesterday
morning for Vicksburg, where he
went 10 fill the pulpit of Holy 1'rini-
~ Church while DR.. Logan will
fill the pulpit of Grace Church to-
morrow at this place.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

In another column we publish the
report of the Cemetery Commission
ers, which shows the excellent man.
agement these gentlemen have given
to the Cemetery. Under their care
the Cemetery is always being beauti-
fed, aud with the small amount OF
money they have in their hands 10 ex-
pend, it looks ways clean aud attrac-
tive
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

John w. Cooke left for New Or
leans Monday morning. From there
he will go to the Republican National
Convention at Philadelphia. Cooke 10
one of the delegates, and is one Of the
few who has smoothe sailing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Tom MabeD, the hustling manager
Of the big Pamela plantation, was in
town Monday. He told Us not to say
word about it, but that he was
thinking seriously of getting a part
ner for the remainder of his life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16
Notice..

The assessment of the parish of East Car
roll having been completed the rolls are
open for inspection and correction for \
period of 20 days from this date.
w. c.. McRAE.
Assessor.
Providence, La, June lG, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Mrs j. w. Dunn and her three in
teresting little daughters, went up to
Greenville on the Julia last Saturday
to spend few days with Mrs. ID. ii.
Parker, before she moves 10 Okla
homa. Mrs. Dunn and the girls re-
:urned yesterday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Presiding Elder j. NJ. Henry, who
arrived in Lake Providence the latter
part of last week TO hold quarterly
conference, delivered a fine sermon at
the Methodist Church last Sunday
morning, his text. being taken from
the l19ih Psalm. 130th verse: "The
en'rsce of thy words givhh light. il
givsih understanding to the simple"
Rev. Henry is an able divine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Five of our prominent citizens,
Messrs. F. " Ransdell, E. j. Hamley,
Phil Mcclure, J. w. Dunn aud Jas. S.
Millkin, misteriously disappeared ON
the Julia last Saturday on their way
up the river. Where they went we
don't know, but 1t is surmised that
they went on railroad business; and if
they did and have accomplished any,
thing, it will come out after a while.
We hope that the gentlemen were sue
cessful iu the business that carried
them off. They are back. 1t comes
to us, however, aud from good au-
,hority, that Lake Providence will
have road running westward some
time in the near future, and that work
on il will not be delayed very much
longer. The men interested in the
road mean business, and we have no
doubt that the whistle of the locomo.
tive will be heard in the land ere long.
These gentlemen deserve success, and
it is gratifying TO know that they are
going to meet with it at last.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

There seemed 10 be good business
going Oh in town on Saturday last
dispite the fact that we had almost a
steady rain for ten days or more aud
that there had been no field work
done
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-06-16

Mrs~J. w. Tooke, Jr., aud her sister,
Miss Eva Shehee, left for their home
in Arcadia last Wednesday morning,
where Mrs. Tooke will spend several
months with her parents. As for Miss
Eva, we trust that her first visit to l..
Z. will be followed by another in the
near future, for she has made many
friends here aud has left behind host
of admirers.