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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

Captain Purdy was not candidate
for alderman and did not know that
he was being voted for. He received
quite complimentary vote. Neither
was MIR. Hill candidate.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

The Police Jury intend to make the
2nd day of July the grandest day ever
mad in Providence: The corner stone
of our new court house will be
Isid on that day by the Masonic
Lodge, aud no doubt q great many
visiting brethren will be invited 10 be
present. Arrangements will be made
to make it gala day for our parish,
aud the whole thing will wind up with
public speaking and barbecue. The
citizens ought to do their best in bring
ing together the largest crowd ever
assembled in our town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

Ii you have anything of local
the street and let us know. It is i'm
possible for us TO get all the news,
especially arrivals and departures.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

Nc. and Mrs. Leo Shields from
STEAMBOAT, were the guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. J. N. Hill on Wednesday. They
returned Thursday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

Congressman Jos Z. RansdeIl and
wife left for New Orleans last Sunday.
MIR. Ransdell went down to go before
the Rivers and Harbors committee
aud present the claims of his con-
siituents. The committee arrived in
New Orleans from Washington on
Thursday and were cordially received
by the citizens of the Crescent City.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08
A Good Cough Medicine.

It speaks well for CHARACTERISTICS
Cough Remedy when druggists use it
in their own families in preference to
any other. 81 have sold Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy for the past
five years with complete satisfaction
to myself and customers" says Drug
gist j. Goldsmith, Van E.teD, N. j.
al have always used it in my on own
family both for ordinary coughs and
colds and for the cough following la
grippe. and find 1t very efIicaeious"
For sale at j. S. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

Mrs. Nellie Ker Pearl, of Natchez,
has leased the Lake View Hotel, and
proposes TO run first class place.
Mrs. Pearl comes highly recommended,
having been in the hotel business for
several years, and who informs us that
she will keep a first class table and
nicely furnished rooms. Her rates
will be $500 day. We bespeak for
the lady share of the public patron
aCa
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

The town was crowded last Satur-
siay. bnt there was very little business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08
AT THE OPERA HOUSE
NEXT FRIDAY NIGHT.
A Beautiful Drama to be
Presented by Home Talent.

The beautiful Drama, 1.-THE Queen
OF the South written by Miss Mary
V. Duvol, one of the most gifted OF
Mississippi's hosts of brainy women,
and dedicated to the Daughters OF
the Confederacy, will be presented
at the Opera House by local talent OF
our town, on Friday evening next,
June Ia, 1901. This drama will be
for the benefit of the Edward Spar
row Chapter to assist in erecting a
monument to the Confederate sold
iers.
Let the Opera House be crowded
for this worthy object.
Reserved seats now on sale at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

Services al the Catholic, Methodist
aud Episcopal churches tomorrow.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08

We have decided to re-
duce the price of every
thing in our store. From
now on our S u ~ m e L
goods and. millinery goes
at your own figures.
Visit us and be con-
WINGED.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-08
SAM CARRIER.

SAM GAKBER,
The Great Bargain Store,
Cor. Lake q Levee--North
side.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
SOUSA HONORED.
Bandmastsr Decorated With the
Royal Victoria Medal.

London, Dec t.-Sousa brought to Lon
don from Sandringham, where his band
played by royal command last night be-
fore their majesues and the royal family,
the Royal Victoria medal. with which
King Edward presented the bandmaster
in appreciation OF his services to music.
The Prince Of Wales personally affixed
the decoration to sousa's breast. In de-
scribing the visit. sousa said to a repre-
sentative OF the Associated Press: ut
was among the most gratifying expert
ences of my life. The royal command was
received several days prior to the visit,
but was kept n strict secret. the King de-
string TO give the Queen a birthday sur
prise. Considerable dupllcity was ncces-
sary 90 complete the arrangements with
out divulging our destlna tion. We took Mr..
Alfred dc Rothschild into our conhdenco
and gave out that we were going to play
at his country scat on sunday IL was
only when we cntrained that the band
was informed whittier We were bent
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
JUDGE DOUGLAS DISPOSES
OF MANY DIVORCE CASES.

The trial Of uncontestcd petitions for d.
vorce was begun before Judge Douglas
in the appellate division of the Supreme
court this morning A large number OF
attorneys and clients were present when
the court opened.
one of the first petitions heard was that
Of Clara A. Upchurch VS. Thomas Up
church. Mrs. Upchurch accused her hus-
band or continual drunkenness. She also
asked for the custody of her minor child.
The case was heard on depositlons and
there was testimony TO the effect that
Mr.. Upchurch was drunk about every
might -tir-- itSt- year hrs with
him. lie told one witness he did not
blame his wife for leaving him
The parties separated I'm 1899 ana since
that time have not lived together. A di-
vorce was granted and Afrs5-U Upchurch
was awarded the custody Of her child.
Walter Bsllou was her counsel
ON GROUND OF DEsERTIoN.
Frank A. Richards, an electrician
was granted a divorce from his wife.
Annie r.. J.. Richards, on the ground OF
desertion. Mrs. Richards left her husband
and one-year-old child about six
years ago. lie and two members or his
family told the court there was no reason
for the action OF Mrs. Richards as she
was well supported and andy treated
Thomas Il. Vance was counsel for the Pc
titioner.
Martha r. Moras sought a divorce from
Frank T.. Moras. She charged extreme
cruelty and adultery. She had plenty Of
testimony 10 support the latter charge.
az we'll rs her own evidence TO support
the former MOras had n sort OF mania
FOR hitting his wife iu the face. once
he gave her cruel blow while she was
walking along the street. For this blow
he went to ial. When ~ got out he
met his wife coming home from work and
snatchcd her pOckctbook During an
this period certain articles of clothing OF
tho petitioner were in the custody OF the
raenondvnt. aud she went TO get them at
tho pIacc where her husband WIS stop
ping she found her husband living with
another woman. whom he told the party
in charge of the house was his WIFE
DESERTED IN THREE WEEKS
I-redcricl, ShcnneSsev and Elizabeth
Sheunosscy did not have "a very long or
very pleasant married life. Three weeks
after they were married there was a sep
tiOu caused hv Elizabeth going 90 ltV0
with another man, her husbaud claims.
lie SAYS that during the three weeks they
lived foget her she etuNcd Out late ut night
and got drunk Az this was thirteen
years agO Mr. Sheuue~-tY suf "a divorce.
lis counsel was y ~ Is Siucmn
The srUund on which Annie y. X card.
TgT TrITUIeU u TrTUTT-F ueCTTF TrOuT ffTTTT
81. Gardner Was void ina utass Gatd-
uer worked lu a cissf ztofe on Matle Wsuu
street sud about Aug the petitioner
consented o. have a marriage ceremony
performed. si which fhe would be- ono uf
Harry sas arrested In the latter part
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02

beauty, transferred the senate chamber
into veritable flower show. Almost
every member OF the body was the re-
clplent or one or more OF these evidences
or the regard of friends. and the atmos-
phere or the chamber was heavy with the
odor OF rare plants and blossoms
Ihe display of chrysanthemums was
notably beautiful, many of the specimens
being or the choicest varieties
Since the adjournment OF the senate last
-snrlng- the chamber has been redeco-
rated and recarpeted The principal fea-
lures or It's beauty and individuality have
been retained. but they have been added
TO by the artistic decora tions
Messrs. Dietrich and Millard, Nebra ska.
Gibson Montana. and Kittredge, South
Dakota, were sworn In as senator's
After the usual resolutions and the an
pointment o. a committee to notify the
president that the senate was in session a
recess of thirty minutes was taken
Before the recess Mr.. McLaurin Is. c.
offered joint resolution providing for the
free admission of articles intended for ex-
hibition to the Charleston Exposition.
Objection to immediate consideration
was made by Mr.. Hosr, who said no busl-
ness should be transacted until the presi-
dent had been informed that the Senate
WAS In session.
TO WATT ON PRESIDENT.
The senate took a further recess until
2 O'Clock TO await the organization of the
mouse and the appointment OF its COM
Continued on Page Two.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02

or August on charge OF the embezzle-
ment OF large sum Of money from his
employer.
IL was claimed the embezzlement had
Deen going on for a number OF weeks.
Gardner was indicted and on pleading
nolo contendere last September was sem
fenced 10 six months Ina Jail. The petit
TONER for divorce, after the arrest.
found that Gardner had a wife living I'm
Massachusetts,. 10 whom he was married
a long time ago. Thomas r. Farrell
was counsel for the petitioner.
OTHER DEGREES GRANTED.
Other divorces granted were as follows:
Josephine &. Ducharne w. Nathasia
Ducharme. Adultery. Granted. III. 9.
Curtis for petitioner.
Minnie II. Harrington VS.. Cornelius
harrington. Desertion. Granted. y.
ii. Wildes FOR petitioner.
Annie T.. Phillips We George w. Phil
lips. Extreme cruelty. Granted. +.
III. Jackson for petitioner.
Fanny \. Gray vs.. Henry =. GRAY.
Neglect To provide. Granted. O.. II.
Johnson for petitioner
Ellen Larsen VS.. Olef Larsen. Deser-
tlon. Granted. Dennis J. Holland for
petitioner.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
GOUDIE
ARRESTED
AT B0OTLE
Beokksspsr Concerned In Rob
bsry Of Liverpool Bank Taken
Into Custody by PeIlcs.

London, Dec. 2.-Thomas Peterson
Goudie, the bookkecper of the Bank OF
Liverpool, who disappeared at the time
OF the discovery that the bank had been
robbed of about el7O.OoO, was captured
today at Bootls. near Liverpool, where
he had been in hiding. Goudie had $500
In his pocket when arrested
tte witt bg brought 10 London FOR rTtHt
with the other men taken into custody
in connection with the robbery, two of
whom, Dick" Burge, the pugillst, and
II. Il. Kelley, the bookmaker, OF Brad
ford, We're remanded this morning after
a partial hearing Of the evidence against
them.
Charles Mathews, counsel for the VIC
timized bank, I'm presenting the case
against the prisoners, gave the first au-
thentic details OF the frauds. lie ex-
planned that there had been q checks
forged. The first two affected Goudie.
The next J2 representing i'm value G25, 800,
would be mainly traced 10 Kelley. An
other seven checks, aggregating $500
would be first traced 10 Kelley and after
wards 10 Kelley and another person not
yet before the court.
Six other checks. valued at G9l 900,
would be traced, firstly. to Lawrie Marks
who paid them into his bank accounts.
Eut some OF the proceeds were also trace
able 10 Burge. The whole amount had
been drawn out OF tho Bank OF Liverpool
by checks drawn TO the account OF r. w
Hudson.
Evidence was then presented 20 show
that Lawrie Marks opened an account
with the credit Lyonnais at the end OF
1899.
In October. 1901, he paid I'm the first
Hudson check. amounting TO &50OQ. Later
he introduced Burge who opened an ac-
count. After the first Hudson check was
paid in. In October. Marks deposited two
more Hudson checks for 2l6.OO0. On
Nov. 1 Burge. accompanied by Marks.
eashed check for Gl3,000. receiving
$1,000 in notes
The same day the identical notes were
deposited lay James Maaeas,- whom -AaEle-
had I'm the meanwhile introduced At the
bank. Marks, Nov. 4, deposited Hudson
check for $4,000, and Nov. s Burge pre-
sented check for G15O00. drawn by
Marks in his favor while Mances. the
same day. cashed another OF Marks
checks for &i0000. witness testified
to a number OF similar transactions.
When the bank was enjoined the
amounts standing to the credit OF the
accused were Burse, G1S.5So; Marks,
El0.00l; Mances, Gl5,9SI.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
WAS SURPRISED
When Informed Inspector Hadn't
Heard Of king MeneIik.

New York, Dec. 2.-Lleutenant Bento
cogne, which has just reached here. He
is aide-de-camp TO the King of Abyssinia,
and is an active officer in the Abyssinian
army. The lieutenant landed at the pier
i'm the fun uniform of the Abyssinau
army, carrying his sword I'm his hand.
lie was astonished when the customs in
spector informed him that he had never
heard OF the King Of Abyssinia. The lieu
tenant. who spoke English Iairly well. ex-
planned To the inspector that King Mene-
lik was a great warrior, and had slaught-
cred 5000 Italian soldiers in single morn
ing. not many years ago, without losing
a man on his own side.
Lieutenant Sylvan said that ne was on
his way 10 Hayti on an important mis-
sion, and that he might visit other coun-
tries before his return home
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
SHAMROCK II.
Many Of Her Braces Bent and
Bronze Plates COrruded.

New York. Dec. 2.--Work will be begun
today on the building OF house over Sir
Thomas Lipton's yacht Shamrock H.
where she lies high and dry in the Erie
Basin. The hauling mp OF Shamrock III
was accomplished successfully on Satur-
day. However IL was discovered that the
hull had settled perceptibly on the star
board side near the stays 10 Is believed
that the damage was sustained probably
in the severe squall which struck the
boat one afternoon I'm the Horseshoe a
week or so before the races.
Many OF the braces running from the
bilgcs 90 the deck are found 10 he badly
bent and the bronze plates also are cor
rodcd 10 such au extent ms seriously im-
pair the seaworthiness Of the boat
The belief was expressed among those
who examined tho yacht that ~ would
have been hazardous TO have attempted
to take her home this fall.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02

Rosa Nagle is the party charged with
Irder IL being alleged she killed her
sband n East Providence.
|rho members OF tho grand jury are:
|orge ". Tanner OF Providence. William
Cranston Of Providence, Henry bowen
Providence: Cornelius =. Scabury of
|ovidencc: Joseph H. Gurney OF East
|ovidence; John j. Drake OF Cranston;
seph ~ Duxbury OF Pawtucket: VIII
I'm Wilson OF Central Fails; Charles L.
|asc of lincolu James Hcaley OF
Llnhcrland. Walter NJ. Potter of North
nithdeld: Henry y. Whitney OF Woon-
cket; Daniel IL. Remington of Scituate;
rank H. lin OF Foster; Esck i. Steere
Glocestcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
JUGGLING or STOCK BEGINS.

Chicago Dec. THE work OF Judging
the stock - tho International livestock
Exposition began TODAY. Judging or pure
bred Steers and tho intercollegiate iudg-
inE contest both began at . a. mn. Later
the Judges discussed the fine points Of
grade aud crossbrcd steers
In the sheep department the judges took
up pure bred wethers. in the swine de-
partment. Tamworths and Yorkshires.
and in the horse hnildiug perChcrons
were put through their pncos on the tan
bark. The intercollegiate Judging contests
iu swine ana sheep began during the af-
tsfNu-iU.
Tile gales - the Exposition Mere
thrown ppeu a. n m.. o. bis CROWD.
c0nsideriug fhe eatiluess or the hour The
majority uf them We're uut ~ town cat
tlcmeh. in many cases attended ~ mem
bets 9f their families.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02

Mr.. Bowen OF Providence was appointed
foreman. Judge Wilbur carefully review
ed the law in regard 10 the various Of
fences the Jurors would have 10 consider.
The list of tho different classes of cases
the Jurors must pass ON IL as follows:
Assault. dangerous weapon. fifteen; as
sault ana battery. two; adultery, two;
breaking ana entering. nighttime and lar
ceny, twenty-three; breaking and enter
ing. daytime and larceny, FIVE; burglary.
two; defacing building, three; embezzle-
ment seven false pretences. eight for
gerry one highway robbery, four: inde-
cent exposure. one larceny, sixteen; lar
ceny from person, five: murder, one; nui-
sance, seventeen. promoting boxing ex-
hlbition, one; receiving stolen goods. two
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
DAWKINS SHOT.
Was Following Man Supposed
10 Be Pat Grove When Fired on

Butte Mont. Dec. "A special to the
Miner from Colorado, Mont. says Fred
Dawltins, ranchman. was shot and prob
ably fatally wounded by a man who he
claims is Pat Grove the alleged abduc-
tor of young Cudahy OF Omaha
Dawkins says he has been following
the man for weeks and when ne at
tempted to capture the stranger yester-
day tho iatter drew revolver and opened
fire. The man who did the shooting was
arrested later lie gives The names of
]. n. Mcbride, Harry Evington and j.
y. MaGuire and has served term in
the county Jail here.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
DIES LEItR LONG ILLNESS.

New Haven, Conn. Dec. 2.-Henry llar-
per Babcock. aged 6S years. collector of
customs az this port under the second ad-
or Grover cleveland. dtcd
early this morning. after o complicated
illness of several months.
The deceased wis graduate or Yale
In the famous class OF 53 Three members
~ his class hav. now died since the ale
bi-ccutcunlal celebration.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
rain ATTACHED.
ischargsd EmpIoys Takes
Means TO Collect Judgment.

Guthrie. Q. T., Dec. 2.-Saturday's west
)und Choctow passenger train was at
chcd by the sheriff OF Parkersburg,
klahoma. ana detained until Judg-
lent of S7b vaE Satf--fet4-WheG the en-
|neer was about To leave the station he
und that his engine was prevented from
|Dntinuing on his journey because OF a
Is chain which had been fastened to IL
| the sheriff.
4 discharged omploye had secured the
tachment III. r.. Yarmen treas;,rer of
be road. was In his private car az the
bar of the train. accompanied by a srty
eastern friends. After parlcying with
be sheriff for half An hour Mr.. Yarman
aid the Judgment and the train was re-
|ased
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02

IL was an ideal day to bring out tho
public, sunny and warm with just enough
breeze from the south to lazily stir the
fags over the capitol. some OF which
were raised for the first time since the
adjournment OF congress, nine months
ago.
There were no entrance restrictions, and
-tha-crar1ds- -Aa-xed-n4lntaE taEElirteelu- into
the building. Many ladies were I'm the
throng, including the wives and families
OF senator's and members, as we'll as
many of the feminine representatives OF
the cabinet, diplomatic and executive cir
ces.
Senator's and members began arriving
early in the day. and there was the usual
handshaking among old friends and in
formal talk of the work ahead.
Speaker Henderson did not reach the
house wing until shortly before the ses-
sion had opened and remained I'm his pri-
vate office comforting with members dur
ing the formalities preceding his reelec-
ton as speaker.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
BACK BROKEN.
Football Player Meets With
Accident That May Cause Death

New York. Dec Elm a football game
here yesterday Charles Lawrence. ~ years
old. had his back broken and his entire
body became paralyzcd below the shoul-
ders.
II was found that the seventh dorsal
vertebrac had been fractured i'm his fall.
and that he has very little chance OF re-
covcry An operation will be performed
today. Lawrence was playing on tho iiar-
lem Athletic club team at the time OF the
accident
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02

the petition and application were held for
further considerat ton.
Rev a. b. Cristy. of the Anti-Saloon
league, appeared before the board and
advocated drastic work in regard 10 con-
ditions along Washington street. While
passing along that thoroughfare he had
been accosted by individuals and some
times groups OF both sexes in maudiin
condition with appeals for money and
other contemplate approaches. Even
the members Of his family had to pass
the gauntlet OF such indignities and he
hoped the commissioners would take sum-
mary and needed action. =,
The commissioners concluded 10 call
such condition of affairs to the attention
Of Captain Matthews OF the Central pre-
cinct. who I'm turn should notify patrol-
men and make prompt arrests according
ly.
Thomas w. Bicknel. Esq, briefly ad-
dressed the board and urged prompt ac-
tion in almost every direction for the sake
of morality and good government.
THE Senate" on Orange street, from
which piano was removed on Saturday
evening by order of Captain Matthews
backed up by the commissioners, was still
closed today
The Albany. also on Orange street, is
also closed for good, losing both liquor
and tavern licenses. There is likely To
be considerable litigation between the re-
cent promoters-Messrs. Caproni. Gusti
and Vota--and the holder of their notes,
Bernard McCulla, former proprietor. and
Augustus r. Donath, owner and lessor of
the building
WEEKLY POLICE DRILLS.
The commissioners met again at
o'clock this afternoon 10 conclude as far
as possible their deliberations on rctuft
liquor licenses.
Police Surgeon Griffin appeared before
the board and suggested as one of the
first and most important steps towards
increased discipline among the police
force was TO institute weekly drills under
the direction of some competent drill
master. This is a system similar to one
I'm vogue under Captain Costne when
preparing for their annual parade, and
1t has been tried successfully under Ser
geant Gardner of Pawtucket. There IL
little doubt but it will be instituted as
soon as convenient.
The commission on the abolition of
grade crossings had an informal confer
ence I'm the mayors office today. This
Is In accordance with the recent act
passed by the legislature to abolish
Acorn, Dixie and Grove street crossings.
The commission on the part of the city
consists of Mayor Granger Commissioner
OF Public Works. City Engineer Clapp,
city Solicitor Colwell and Councilman
Moore OF the joint committee on rail-
roads of the city council They will, at
an early date. have conference with the
representatives Of the Consolidated road
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
WORK OFVANDALS
Relic OF 81. Anne Stolen From
Church In Fall River.

Fall River. Mass. Dec. 2.-st. Anne's
Roman Catholic church was broken into
during the night. and the relic Of Saint
Anne. part of the bone OF the forearm
of the saint, presented 10 the church by
Rev. Father Knapp some months ago.
was carried away.
The velvet lined box containing the
relic. valued az $780, was defaced and
ruined and other acts OF vandalism were
committed about tho church.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1901-12-02
IED SUDDENLY AT CAMDEN, ME.

Camden. Me, &C. 2.-William L. Lewis,
well known real estate dealer OF Bos-
,n died suddenly at bis summer home
ere az midnight. Death was caused by
cart disease. For many years Mr. Lewis
as associated with his brother, Colonel
harles Lewis OF Philadelphia I'm busi-
css and together they founded the town
+ Sorrento. the we'll known summer re-
)rt near Bar Harbor Is years ago. Mr..
evils was 20 years OF age. lie Is sur
wed by a widow, one son and one daugh-
n.