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Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
PRISONERS WELL TREATED.
Consul Hays Reports Disprove British
Allegations.

Consul Hays Reports Disprove briesh
Allegations.
Washington. Referring to the state
ments made in the house Of commons
Saturday By Mr.. Balfour, the govern
ment leader, that her majesty's govern
ment was considering the advIsability
Of further representations through this
government as to the condition of Eng
iish prisoners at Pretoria, state depart
msnt officials say that the British gov
arnment has made no representations
Of late on this subject.
The state department is in receipt of
reports at intervals from Unitei States
Consul Hay at Pertoria, IN which he
never fails to describe the conditions of
those prisoners. From his reports it
appears that while this condition is not
all that it might be still the Beers
probably are treating them with as
much consideration as they are able to
exercise at present. Consul Hay has
been doing everything in his power to
add to the comfort of the prisoners, in
accordance with his instructions, and
the British authorities have expressed
their gratitude for his good offices. His
task has been delicate one, but it ap-
pears that he has 30 far discharged it
in such manner as to avoid giving any
offense to the Bosr officials, with whom
he is on excellent terms.
Lord Pauncefote. British ambassa-
dor, called upon Secretary Hay Satur-
day, but made no further representation
to the Boer government touching the
treatment of the prisoners.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11

Indianapolis. WIN. S. Taylor. re
publican claimant to the governorship
of Kentucky, is the guest Of Chas. Fin
ley, ex-secretary of state of Kentucky,
at the Plaza Hotel. in this city. He
says he is on his way to Washington,
d. c., where he will stay until the
supreme court passes on the govern
orship controversy. The governor said
that no Importance could be attached
to his visit, since he was merely
making a special call on his old
friend. He declined to talk of the
situation in Kentucky.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
AMURDEROUS LOVER.
Jealous Mexican Fired Slx-Shooter at his
Sweetheart

Jealous Mexican Fired Slx-Shooter at his
Sweetheart.
Ell Paso, Texas AT the home of 3.
Alderete, at Ysleta, Texas twelve
miles from this city, jealous lover,
while attempting to shoot his sweet
heart, accidentally wounded two young
men. News has reached here that Miss
Logan. tho young lady, died from the
effects Of the shock which she sus-
tained when Alvarez attempted to
murder her.. Ths giil. who was about
1e years Of age. had long been keeping
company1with Pablo Alvarez, u Cigar
maker of this city.
Recently she became engaged to
Abraham Alderete, brother OF the
district clerk OF Ell Paso county
This enraged Alvarez and Friday
night he met the object of his affec-
tions at dance. He took her aside
to talk with her, and as she was
leaving him to return to Alderete,
who was seated on the opposite side
Of the room, Alvarez whipped out q
six shooter and shot at her. The bull
let missed the girl but passed through
the leg Of Angel Yrogellons and lodg-
ed in the leg of Abraham Aidereate,
badly wounding both.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
TERRIBLE Hall storm.

Toledo, GA terrific hail storm
here Monday broke many thousands of
dollars worth of plate glass, damaged
the city greenhouses, stripped young
fruit trees and hlosso AIS and caused a
number Of senous runaways The ag-
gregate of losses over the city and
vicinity will>be large.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
HEAPS oFDEAD AND DYING.
Ninety Three Millions IN Distress, AID As
| sistance Only a Pittance.

sistance Only "A Pittance.
London IT he report that cholera is
Strengthening its deadly hold on fam
inc stricken India brings the pitiful
condtio Of that country more than
ever to public view. About s3,5oO,-
900 persons, for this is the population
Of the districts affected, are sweltering
their squalid existence away amid pos
thence and misery that show no signs
Of abating. Hundreds of Thousands Of
pounds In good British gold, good Ger
man marks and American corn have
been thrown into the country, butjudg-
ing from the latest advices all this
charity is merely drop In the ocean.
The famine and its attendant COM
piications appear to exceed in viru-
lence any previous visitstions The
vicsroy, Lord Curzon Of Keddleston
and the government are making cease
less exertions TO meet the terrible
emergency, but the stupenduous difi-
oulties confronting them preventing
supplying of relief to more than g.
900, 900.
Ia the meantime the native states
are dotted with heaps Of dead and dy-
ing, and the roads are crowded with
ghastly bards, seeking escape from the
territory, but who for lack of food and
water mostly succumb in the attempt.
One of the most hopeless features OF
the whole affair Is contained in the
statement of..a correspondent at Simla,
who writes:
"Tsn times the total relief could bs
aid out in a single district without
fully relieving It's distress. All we can
hope for is succession of good years
to put the people on their legs again.
Ths British districts are reported to
bs so far escaping tns large starvation
and mortality that mark the native
states. But that their condition is not
enviabls Is evident from ths following
description sent by BON bay corres-
pondent of the scene at Ahnedsbad,
city in the presidency Of Bombay
SIN an open space upward OF 200
were seated, old and young, being fam
inc personihed The smell arising from
their filthy rags was sickening and had
attracted myrisds of files. Sons, es-
pscialiy the old men, wers boney frame
WORK. A girl suckling two children
was CHASTITY to look at, but ths little
ones, with hollow temples, sunken eyes
and cheeks and the napes of their necks
falling In under their skull, which
esm ed to overbslauoe their emaciated
bodies, and with wisp-like arms and
legs. were more dreaiful still. Many
were suffering from disease and num-
bers had the fever. Those who could
work we're sent on where tanks were
being dug. Others were given meal
and pass on to the poorhouse. "
This picture is from a less seriously
affected part OF the country. The
sufferings in the remote districts,
where the famine ia worse, where all
the cattle have long since died, where
the water is precious, and where chol-
era has now added Its dread scourgs,
osn we'll be imagined.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
DEWEY'S WESTERN TRIP
ST. LOUIS, MEMPHIS AND NASHVILLE
GIVE HIM RECEPTIONS.

Unruly Crowds In st. Louis---A Half-,Iil-
lion People Stood In Limo Of March to see
Tho Admiral---Great Celebration at
Memphis.
st. Louis.-With parade of mill
tary and civic organizations Of Mis-
souri, Saturday afternoon and an In
formal reception by the Loyal Legion
Saturday night, the two days cele-
bration in st. Louis in honor Of Aami-
raj George Dewey came to an end.
Probably 500, 900 people. including 75,-
600 from outside points, stood patient
ly for hours along the line of march
to see the admiral, cheered him Wild
ly ss he was driven by In the parade,
then pressed forward to some new
point Of vantage on the streets along
which the parade wound it's way
through the business district to cheer
him again. At some point of the
parade the crowds we're 50 great that
the police were utterly helpless and
dozens Of braised and fainting women
and crying children were rescued only
by the use Of clubs, 10 soma instances
the helpless ones being carried out
over the heads Of the almost immova-
BILE mass Of people. In front Of the
grand stand At the exposition build
ing the crowd got beyond the control
Of hundred policemen and for an
hour before the parade reached that
point packed the street, curb to curb,
for q distance Of three blocks, mar.
row passage way for the parade final
ly being cleared with great difficulty.
At this point, almost exactly un-
der the spot where the admiral stood
q horse belonging 70 an officer Of the
Culver military academy became
frightened and in an instant had
thrown his rider and plunged into
the mass of men. women and chill
dren. Rearing and kicking, he tor;
his way through the crowd along the
| sidewalk half the length OF the grand
stand, before he was finally brought
under control, leaving over a dozen
persons prostrate and bleeding on the
walk. Most of them we're only slight,
ly hurt, but one man and two wo'
men kicked or trampled on by tht
crazed animal, were carried to near by
| drug stores for medical aid.
Over the entire length of the line Of
march, extending for nearly six miles
the admiral was given 30 hearty re-
ception that he was kept bowing and
doffing his hat continually. The parade
ended, Admiral and Mrs. Dewey were
driven at once to the Planters hotel
where they rested until evening.
At nine O'Clock Admiral Dewey wal
escorted to the hall of the military
order of the Loyal Legion. IN ths
Laclede building, of which the ad
miral has been member for twenty
years. This affair was purely informa
and no set program was carried out.
The admiral and party left for Mem
phis over the Illinois Central, Sunday
where two days celebration awaited
them In his honor.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
BRIrITH STEAMER STRANDED.
Six Of the Crew Dro wn ed---vesssl To

Six Of the Crew Dro wn ed---vessel a Total
Cape Henry, Va British steamer
Virginia, Capt. Charles Samusls, from
Daiqnlr1, Cuba, for Baltimore, with o
cargo OF IRON ore and with crew of
twenty six men including o1e stowa-
way, stranded on Diamond shoal about
6 p. m. Wednesday, May ., during
the heavy weather. The crew took
to the boats and attempted to leave
the ship. One boat with fifteen Of the
crew got away, but the other boat was
swamped aud six men drowned. The
remaining five got back on the steamer
where they remained until Friday
morning, when they were rescued AMI
brought ashore.
The ship stranded about twelve
miles from shore and owing to thick
qually weather. whic has prevailed
for several days, she was not discover
cd by the lifesavers until Friday morn
ing. The re ,oue was made in the sta
ton hfeboats. Much difficulty was en-
countered, the boats starting early in
the morning. but were not able to land
until 4 o'clock in the afternoon. The
chip is now nearly all under water
and is q total loss.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
Japanese Exodus to America.

Tacoma, Wash.-Officers of the
steamship Tacoma, which has just ar
rived from Yokohoma, speaking of the
great number of Japanese focking to
the United States and British Column
bia say 1t is current talk IN Yokohoma
that 80, 900 Japanese will leave their
native country for British Columbia
this summer and it is believed that the
number coming to the United States
will be enormous. The steamer Tosu
Maru Is due with 1000 Japanese on
board and the Dalnyvostock Will be
here In few days with ninA hundred
more.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11

Congress passed the sundry civil ap-
propriation bill Saturday.
Major General Otis sailed from Ma
aila for the United States Saturday.
The Carnegie case was form
lliy taken out Of the courts Saturday.
The new Hawaiian and Porto Rican
.cts were discussed at the cabinet
meeting Friday.
The Texas populist convention at
Fort Worth decided to go with the
middle OF the readers
Roberts reports Hamilton's advance
10 be constantly opposed, and praises
Broad woods brigade.
There was general freeze Friday
hight in Ohio. Heavy damage to fruit
Is expected to result.
The business section of Glasgow, N.
T., was practically destroyed by fire
Early Saturday morning.
A call has been issued for conven-
lion In Honolulu May 10, to organize
the republicans in Hawaii.
KANSAS suit against Colorado was
aot filed. Attorney General GODDARD
,hanged his mind..in Washington.
The new Argentine minister, Senior
Eduardo Wilde, has presented his Gre
ientials to President Mckinley.
The anniversary of the Mexican vic
tory over the French at Puebla was
generally celebrated in Mexico Satur'
lay.
Trouble is being experienced with
The dynamos of the cruiser Albany
which Is still tied up at the Elswicl
Works, England.
The army reorganization bill vii
Increase the artillery by 5,47S men
The maximum and not affect the rest O
ihe esta blished numerically.
VIM. J. Bryan denies the story sen
>ut from South Bend, Ind, to the
,ffect that he was supporting Congress
nan B. F. Shiveley for the vice presi
ienoy.
W. 81. Cutlon. charged with being
IN accessory in the murder of Senate
1oebel of Kentucky, has been denie'
he right of bail. His trial will TAKE
place in September.
The fire at the British Colombian
mining town OF Sandon left 1 200 per
IONS homeless. Many fine building
we're blown up in the hope of checkin
The flames.
The Fifth district republican con
7ention at Dadeville,sAla., resulted Il
bloody melee in which fifteen shot
we're fired. Neil King was fatal
wounded.
Brabant is expected to attach hi
column to General Rundle's at Thao
N'chu. French's cavalry has left tina
point on an expedition, the object
which is unknown.
The case of John NJ. Gates, charge
with making false allegations regar'
ing his company, the American ste
and Wire Company. has been opened
the magistrate court in New York.
Secretary Hay and Lord Pauncefot'
The British ambassador, signed treat
extending for several months from AT
gust next the period of time allowe
.or the exchange of ratiicstions
the Hay -Pauncefote canal treaty.
H. V.x.l
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11

Houston, Texas. AT Buffalo Texas,
J. w. Miller was attacked Saturday
morning by four Lins ,m brothers.
Miller killed W. T. Linsom and L.
@. Linsom, and wounded E1gsr Lin
som. Eugene Linsom retreatsd. Mil
lsr was not hurt. He was arrested AMI
gave bond
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
Fire at sloss Furnace Works.

Birmingham, Ala. BY the blowing
ont Of No. Of the city furnaces OF the
Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron company
Saturday night SIS, 600 worth Of prop
erty was destroyed by fire and several
furnaces men narrowly escaped death
in it's most horrible Iorm.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
LEAKEsvIlLE GREENE COUNTY, MISS FRIDAY, MAY II.

He was cheered all along the route
quite as much as the two emperors and
the Berliners are all delighted at the
handsome, modest appearance Of their
future king.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11

Tho senat, passed ths army reorgan-
lzation Till after some debate without
DIVISION, and with tae addition of sew
eral important an ,ndmsnts.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11
NEWS FROM THE WIRE
,HORT, SPICY ITEMS PREPARED FOR
BUSY READERS.

Cleveland, Harrison and Olney Will Proba-
bly, be the Arbitration Committee--Choi j.
era Spreading In India-.-Otis Sails for
Home, etc.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11

In the debate on the army reoigani-
zation bill Senator Teller criticized the
administration. indirectly, for the ex-
clusion of General Miles from its war
councils.
Greene County herald., 1900-05-11

Enormous numbers of japanese are
coming init this country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

Last Sunday evening marshal Peck
happened to have the good luck 10 Spy
colored man on the road coming TO
town, who bad email pox. The
marshal inquired where he was from
and then made him take the levee aud
go back. II looks as IF a great
many colored people who live in the
country aud who have the misfortune
to lake the small pox, want to come to
town, which is very wrong. The town
has enough to attend TO in looking
after persons who may take The disease
within the corporate limits, and the
marshal is right in keeping close
watch for strangers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

The telephone line has been put in
first class order and new boxes put in,
which now gives perfect satisfaction.
For the benefit of those who wish to
use the telephone we give a list of the
stores aud residences connected
j. N. Hill & Bros. store.
j. w Pittman's store
j. S. Guenard's drug store
j. w. Dunn's office and residence.
j. s. Millikin's store and residence.
L. j. Fatherree's residence.
r. j. Burney's residence.
DR.. + r. Bernard's residence
Doctors Bell s. Piercs's office.
ID. w. Gilmour's residence.
CTS. WHY'S residence.
c. r. Egelly's residence.
Bells Landing.
Purdy's Landing.
Mcguire & Sehneider's store.
Providence saw mill.
N. Fousse's shop.
SECOND WARD.
+. w. Constants, Neponset.
w. b Keene's residence.
j. G Pittman. Holly Brook.
Hill Bro. & Pittmar. Baak store.
Anterior store.
III. H. Graham's residence.
Stsmboul residence.
Albert Taylor's residence.
DR.. w. E. Longs residence.
w. II. Benjamin's residence.
Pennsylvania store.
Wilton house.
Wildwood.
Sauve Terre residence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

The Webster boats, consisting oil
two boats, one of which 10 fixed up Cor
dental work aud the other for photo
graphic work, came to our river front
last week and will remain for six
weeks or two months Each boat ia
nicely fixed up, aud is the most CON-
plsis outfit Of the kind we ever saw
Mr.. Webster, the proprietor, has every.
thing arranged neat aud handy, aud
bis dental department cannot be sur.
passed In any city. Go down to the
river aud zee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

On Tuesday deputy sheriff Hunter
was scot ont to the Roberta place, or
what is called the swamp, to arrest a
celored man by tho name Of Charley
Powell, who has been stealing cattle
aud selling them to different parties.
When Hunter arrived at the Roberta
place. he deputizsd Willie Com, a col
ored man, 10 help him make the arrest,
and when Powell saw them approach
ing, he knew what was up, and ran
some distance, when be turned and
told Conn il he came any nearer be
would kill him. Conn then fred a,
him, the ball striking him 10 the side,
which brought him down. Conu has
lived all his life out in the swamp and
is hard working, industrious man,
and we do not believe that he would
have shot the COW thief If be had not
thought that Powell meant what he
said when be resisted arrest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

The husiling dry goods aud grocery
house of Mr.. j. S. MIllikin has iraugu.
rated something new, aud no doubt
will be found great convenience to
house keepers. They have secured the
services of Master JEFF Faiherree, a
manly little fellow, who will act as the
city drummer for this house. He will
visit each residence within the corpor-
ate limits once day aud solicit orders
for all kinds OF groceries or anything
handled by this store The orders
viii be filled Immediately and deliv-
cred free ofcharge. This is something
new and no doubt will prove success.
We commend the enterprise of this
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

Iverson Steadman, one of the best
colored men in the parish, who had the
respect and confidence of the white
people, died on Saturday last out near
the saw mill. Steadman was once put
in charge OF The OK team out at the
mill aud after ho had been driving il
for few days, he called up the gen.
tieman in charge and told him that be
would have to "resign bis position"
The gentleman wanted TO know what
was the matter, when Staadmsn re-
piled that 40 man, could drive IN OK
team aud serve the Lord. lie gave up
the JOB and took up something else.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10
sHlPwRECKED.

There was a young man in the City,
Who thought him both clever and witty:
Who, just for . lark,
Played the role, "Captain Clark
And now he's in jail-what a pity!
He saw young lady one day,
Twas Carnival time, by the way:
"Ifmy plan don't miscarry,
This maid will marry"
Quoth the dandy, SO clever and gay.
So he met the young lady SO fair,
This maid with sweet, modest air;
And he told Of his love,
With the voice of dove,
This Captain" sc brave, debonair.
The wedding takes place in the City,
The maid weds the Captain" SO witty;
But he let the cat slip,
For the .'Cap" with the ship
Was q jew with his gall-what pity.
Alas for this "Captainv of war,
Who was neither a captain nor tar;
For his joy turned to woe,
When to Jail be did go.
And sheeny's behind the cold bar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10
Local and Parish News.

The river 10 now falling at a rapid
rate.
Corn planting has been rushing this
week.
For fiae parasols aud umbrellas see
Hill Bros.
Cour, made the town little lIvelier
on Monday.
The lake road now nlmos. overflow
during a rain.
The mule market seemed to be Ill.
tln brisk this week
Miss Pearl Fisher has just received
handsome new piano.
Yancey Bell 10 back from Baton
Rouge aud New Orleans.
Several cotton seed drummers were
In town on Saturday last.
Caldwell & Smith, of Memphis, will
loan money on easy terms.
The City Council proceedings are
published 10 another column.
Col. w. Fl Benjamin of the second
ward was in the city Monday.
Mr.. John Piitman got back from
Mardi Gras last Friday morning.
Phil Long don't look much the
worse from that case of smallpox.
There are very few bales of cotton
Of last ysar'scrop left to be shipped.
Those handsomely arranged chow
windows at Whites attract the crowds.
Cotton gone to nine cents, aud all
my cotton sold. Who'ed FER ihunk 1t.
The Lake Providence waterworks
question has died ont entirely. Dead
~ Hector.
II you want the finest cotton seed
that ever went 10 the ground, see w.
Y. McIfae.
The Hon. Police Jury will meet in
regular session on Tuesday next, the
18th inst.
The criminal term of court brought
.ovn Mond.y p'''"' "
w.t..
-, -, ,,'s uo Co''ou"oo
- m.ass p'''s" :" 'ne 'eA' nv
services ~ Inc Msthodist Church
tomorrow, and every sunday until
$500
Services at the Catholic Church to-
morrow morning 81 1880 and at 500
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

We learn that real estate agent E. j.
Hamley had placed in his hands for
sale the property at the corner Of LAX e
81 Hood streets. owned By Mrs. Belle
Tompkins, and that on Tuesday be had
closed deal for the property TO Mrs.
N. III. Egelly. Mrs. Egelly has rented
the property for several years and has
run it successfully asa hotel. We con-
graduate hor upon securing IL, a. we
learn other parties were after 1t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-10

Within the past six months fully
twenty thousand dollars has been paid
ont for mules by orr planters This
is not counting the mules that have
been bought away, but only those pur-
chased right here in town
Warner s. Searles Co., of vicksburg,
10 the leading house OF that city, and
if you want first class clothes, hate, un-
derwear &c, write 10 this. house.
Warner & Sear!es Co.. guarantee salts
faction.
Mr.. Jake Stein from Alsatia, came
up Tuesday morning on the Belle
He was drawn on the jury for the first
week, and as the jury was discharged,
he made the Trip for nothing.
Walter Goodwin Is showing some
pretty samples in spring and summer
clothing. MIR. Goodwin guarantees .
ct or the clothes need not be taken.
See his large line of samples.
Miss May Peek, sister of Mrs. r. j.
Burney, came down from Memphis on
the Julia last Friday, aud spent the
week with her relatives. Miss Peek
will return this evening.
Cotton futures kinder make a fell
low want 10 dance juba, aud those
fellows who have been ia The soup
now have chance 10 pull out even or
something ahead.
The only business done by the court
GU Monday was to impannel the grand
jury. The grand jury got down to
work Immediately aud finished their
labors yesterday.
Mr.. George Ashbridge has some
thing new in rice put up IN pound
boxee. The rice Is extra quality and
IL is the finest ever brought to Provi-
dence.
Mr.. VIII Snoddy, from Buck mead
ow plantation. dropped iu on Us Mon
day and had pleasant chat. Come
again.
Mrs. c. Langham, of the second
ward, was dangerously I'll for the first
two or three days oftbe week. Awe
go to press we learu that she is much
better.
Mr.. Phil Mcclure now makes the
trip SO frequently between Provideuce
aud Vicksburg that some Of the boys
are thinking CT calling him a Vicks-
burger.