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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
The good people of the city of Chi
cago have been greatly wrought up
of late over anony-
nous letters


of late over anony-
m Gus letters
written people of
that city, and this has furnished the
editor of the Chronicle an occasion
for publishing for the benefit of his
fellow citizens very sensible hon-
lily. He says: The best way-the
only proper way to treat an anony-
nous letter is to destroy it and for
get it. This is especially true when
the letter contains aspersions or IN
nuendoes affecting friends, relatives
or associates. 1t is a self-evidenr
fact that the writer of an anony-
nous letter is a coward. There can
be no argument upon that point. It
is logical deduction that he is like
wise a liar, and If he were secure in
his facts he would have no occasion
to seek shelter under the cloak of
anonymity. No reasonable person
will pay any heed to the SANDERS of
a coward and liar. Hence the anony-
nous letter writer should be disre-
garded. 1t may not be questioned
that the assassin of character who
shoots from the darkness. sometimes
leaves wound. There are few FAM
lilies in which there is not some epi-
sode or incident which, though un~
fortunate instead of dishonorable.
would cause pain and modification If
retailed to neighbors and acquaint-
ances. 1t is upon such sore spots
that the writer of anonymous letters
loves to press. The way to defeat his
malice is to give no sign-tleny him
the qualification of seeing his would
be victim vince. Publicity, newspa-
per notoriety, the open indignation
and modification of injured people,
are exactly what the skulking letter
writer gloats over. To preserve abb
solute calmness, to ignore his SLAM
derous communications and give no
sign of having received them-in
short. to treat liar and coward with
the contempt that he has earned--
these are the methods of dealing
with the crawling creature who
skulks in ambush and aims poisoned
arrows at the hearts of his fellows.
Even to send him to the penitentiary
is measure that may be deemed sop
to his perverted vanity and cruelty.
Legal proceedings are sure to afford
an opportunity for the further drag
ging out to public gaze of misfor-
tunes and weaknesses upon which no
preys. 1t is better to ignore him all
together.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
.BALLARD,s HoREHouND sYRuF

Immediately relieves hoarse, croupy
cough, oppressed, rafting, rasping and
difficult breathing. Henry c. Stearns,
Druggist. Shullsville, Wisconsin. writes
May 20, 1901: Il have been selling
Billiards. 'Horehound Syrup for two
years, and have never had a prepara-
ton that has given better satisfaction.
l notice that when sell a bottle, they
come back for more. | can honestly
recommend it, 25c, SOC and 81 90 at
Guenards drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
Coughing Spell Caused Death.

Harry Duckwell. aged % years,
choked to death early yesterday morn.
ing at his home, in the presence of his
wife and child. He contracted a slight
cold few days ago and paid but little
attention to it. Yesterday morning
he was seized With fit of coughing
which Continued for some time. His
wife sent for a physician but before he
could arrive, another coughing spell
came on and Duckwell died from suffo-
cation.-St. Louis Globe Democrat,
Dec. 1, 1901" Billiards. Horehound
Syrup would have saved him. 25c,
SOC and $1.o0 at j.. s. Guenard's drug
store,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
See us for all kinds Job Work.


one vote LOT each anu every snare Oh stoch
slanoihs i'i MS il'''he on tiie pooAs vi tnis
wi pr '.iyn, " &c oase ~ poisou. VI y.
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Nua,i eieIe' :.
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leseo,s; oaeseu y! ueatn, LesiS ua' h' ol
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'he ,ei in. vi .ne ooa'u ,; a.. a.,
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snaii eis un'ii shet eueeeesoi
q, vtev.ou a. anu a,.o, a'
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f at W o0 noiu "s sum as possioio ai'ei SUN
Five directors shall constite quorum for
tbat a Las nnmhar sb,lI 49, newer 70 I'M
,,acaneiaS II, H. hr''.5 ne 49, nroyid..J
Tbe ho,rd of dir ..tors m.v .nnnint from
time m lima snri oftieers clarts aoenrs
and emnlovees. :. may deem necessary
fortha nurnns.s M hnsi,Sass nf tbis cnr
.noration ar tie nIeosnre Of the hoard
Tbe first hoard of directors shall he COM
nosed of nersans who own,t least !, shares
ot c.nit,i siock
The board of d,rectors NAV make and es-
t,hIish as ,yolI us .l,ar I'D annuI ali nv
laws rnles and regulntions necessary ana
nroner for the condnctiny and management
Of the business affairs of this corporatiop.
and shall have full nower tn harrow money
10 execute ,noriya1es nawns and pled0es.
TO create debit. 70 issue notes and other OBJ
S"''ono, anu S0hef"iy 70 W az 1ninSo
on the business of this corporation, provid-
cd the real property owned by this corpora
ton shall be sJld or conveyed only when
authorized by regular or special meeting
OF the stockholders held after the same
notice as required by article seven.
Each director. in case of absence from
the parish, shall have the power TO appoint
in writing IA stakeholder qualified TO act as
a director as a proxy to represent hin at all
III lettings OF the board.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
COUGHS ANDCoLDs IN CHILDREN
Recommendation of q Well Known
Chicago Physician.

/ use and prescribe Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy for almost all obstinate,
CONSTRUCTED coughs, with direct results
| prescribe it to children of all ages
Am glad to recommend it to all in
need and seeking relief from colds and
coughs and bronchial Affections 1t is
non-narcotic and safe IN the hands of
the most unprofessional A universal
panacea for all mankind.-~Mrs Mary
r. Melendy. M. d., Phi. D., Chicago.
Ill. This remedy is for sale by j, 5.
Guenard's druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27

The Banner-Democrat is just
in receipt of fine stock of sta
aionery. See US Oh prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
ARTICLE VIII.

Nostockholder shall ever be neld liable
for the contracts or faults OF this corpora
ton in any further sum than the unpaid
balance due the corporation on the shares
OF stock ownedby hrm, Hor shall any mere
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27

0. p. Hamilton.
15eaD j. MARTAIN'HAMLEY,
Notary Public.
State of Louisiana,
Parish of East Carroll. (
l, George K. Blackburn. clerk of the 9th
District Court and ex-oticio Recorder in
add for the parish of East Carroll, Louis
lana, do hereby certify that the within
document is true and correct copy of a
charter, the original of whice is on file in
my office, and duly recorded in Mortgage
Record Book ~. folio ct seq of the
records ofmy Office.
Witness my official signature and sell
this 3rd day OF December. A, ID. 1902.
GEO. L. iBLACkBURN.
Clerk and Ex-officio Recorder.
Lake Providence, La, Dec. ), 1902.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
The Fischer Hotel Company, Limited,

and under It's corporate -name.ft shall have
: the power and authority to have and enjoy
succession for the full term oil ninety-nine
years from the date hereof; to contract. to
sue and be sued. to make anduse corpor-
!. ate seal. and the same to break or alter at
pleasure; to hold, receive, lease, purchase
and convey, as well as to mortgage, n.y.
spothecate, pledge and pawn. property. real.
.personal and mixed, corporal and incor-
sporal; to name and appoint such managers,
agents, directors and officers, and to en-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-12-27
GARTER
'.of the.
FISCHER HOTEL COMPANY,
LIMITED.
limited State Of America. State of Louis.
iana Parish Of East Carroll.

limited State Of America. State of Louis
iana. Parish Of East Carroll.
Be Unknown. thaton this the 10Th day of
November. A! ID. 1902. before me. j. Mar
tain HaInley. a Notary Public in and Tor
said parish aid state duly commissioned
and qualified, and in the presence OF the
.hereunto subscribed. who severaily de
.elared that awaiting themselves OF the laws
of the State of Louisiana Ia such easesmade
and provided they have contracted and
agreed, and do hereby covenant, agree
and bind themselves. az well as all such
Apersons as may hereafter become associat-
ed with them, to form corpration for the
sobjecis Ind purposes and under the articles
and stipulatioHs following, to-wit:
ARTfCIEI.
The name and style of the corporation
hereby formed shall be
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
Beers IN PARIS.
Leaders of the south African Lost
Cause Received in Paris.

Paris, oct. 15.-Gens. Botha, DeWet
and De Ia Rey the Roer generals, ar
rived here to-day. Senator Pauliat
and the Pro-Boer Committee received
them at the railroad station. After
speeches of welcome had been delivered
the party drove to a hotel. The pre-
cincts of the station and the route to
the hotel were thronged with specta-
tors. who heartily cheered the generals,
though the crowds present and the en-
thusiasm manifested were nothing like
the assemblages and demonstration
witnessed on the occasion OF Mr.. kru-
gers arrival here two years ago.
The generals called at the Elysee
Palace, where they signed the register.
From the palace they went to the res
idence of Premier Combes, where they
were received by the premier.
They explained to NJ. Combes
that they had been greatly
touched by the courtesy of the French
people and that they considered it their
duty to express their gratitude to the
French government. NJ. Combes
thanked the Beers for these words,
and shook hands with them. The gem
erals then proceeded to the foreign
office. where they had brief and sim
liar interview with the foreign min
lister, M. Delcasse. Afterwards they
visited the presidents of the Chamber
of Deputies and the Senate. AS they
drove about the city they were ac-
claimed by the crowds.
A man outside the Elysee Palace
shouted, Death to the English!" He
was arrested, and with this exception
there was no unpleasant incidents.
The pro-Boer committees gave a BAN
quet privately to the Boer generals
this evening. They will he received by
the municipality of Paris at the town
hall tomorrow.
Gen. Botha, replying to Senator
Pauliat, said:
I'VE have suffered greatly and had
to sign peace which was a great
shock to you and us. l hope self-gov-
eminent will soon be given to the Boer
people, for they loyalty laid down their
arms and took the oath of allegiance.
But II must not be inferred from this
allegiance that they will allow them
selves to be dragged in the mud"
This statement was greeted with
cheers.
The Society for the Aid of Boer
Children handed the General $4,000
big. cheering crowd gathered dur
ing the afternoon in the vicinity Of the
Hotel de Hollande, where the Beers
are staying and the police and munich
pal guards had to Gordon part of the
Rue de la Paix. A few anti British
cries were raised. but the cheers were
generally for the Beers and were min
gled with the singing of the Mar
seillaise." The generals had to appear
several times on the balcony. and once
Gen. Botha held in his arms a little
French girl who had presented him
with a bouquet. tied with the Boer
| colors.
This evoked a great outburst of
| cheering.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
AMBASSADOR PRESENTED.
The New British Representative Mt
Washington Formally Installed.

Washington. Oct. 1S.-According to
appointment made Saturday, Sir
Michael Herbert. the new British am
bassador. was presented to the Presi-
dent to-day by Secretary Hay. Instead
OF calling at the State Department
first. which is the usual course. the
ambassador proceeded directly to the
temporary White House with the full
staff of the embassy in their diplomatic
uniforms. Secretary Hay. meeting
him at this point. presented him to
President Roosevelt in the parlor on
the second floor of the house. The pre-
sentatiOn was made i'm the usual form
with the important exception that the
President, though progressing rapidly
toward recovery, needed his physicians
warning and remained seated. not I'M
dertaking to stand on his wounded
leg. The ceremony was brief consist
ing in the presentation of the new
ambassador by Secretary Hay, deliv-
cry by the ambassador of his Creden-
tials, felicitous speech by the ambas-
sador expressive of the pleasure it
gave him to return to Washington, and
an appropriate response by the Presi-
dent. That was all of the ceremony,
and when it was over. Sir Michael,
who is a longtime friend of the Presi-
dent their acquaintance dating back
more than ten years, accepted Mr..
Roosevelt's invitation to he seated and
the two had long personal chat.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14

late hour, while the President retired
Immediately to secure some needed
rest.
The proposition of the coal operators
was a result of the visit of Secretary
Root to New York and his confer
ence with Mr.. Morgan on Saturday.
Mr.. Morgan at that time expressed
keen interest in the situation and at
desire to bring about an adjustment if
possible. Following this talk with
Secretary Root there was a conference
in New York to-day at which the
proposition of the coal operators was
agreed to and Mr.. Morgan was dele
gated to bring it to the President in
the beliee1hat such would be the cour-
teous course and the best way of pro-
mitigate the offer of settlement.
The next move will be the presenta-
ton of the matter to the miners, and
it is probable that President Mitchell
will be invited to Washington to con-
suit the President. 1t is believed here
that he will at once accept the propo-
sition.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
FATAL EXPLOSION.
Two Killed, Four Fatally and 9th
crs Seriously Injured.

Springfield, ILL.,, Oct 13.-Two men
were killed, four fatally and others
seriously injured this afternoon in an
explosion at Victor mine, Pawnee,
eighteen miles from here.
The dead: w. V. Overcast, aged 30,
single; Michael Yorja, aged q, single.
Fatally injured: Frank Isaacs, aged
IA, breaker boy, dying tonight! Peter
Green, head and body crushed John
Burke, frightfully bruised; George
Worley, bruised and burned.
The explosion occurred just before
the day force of 1870 men went off duty
and was caused by too much powder
in blast, the conclusion causing coal
dust, which thickly overhung
the mine, to explode with
great fore. Some idea of the
force Of the, explosion can be learned
from the fact that all those killed and
injured were about 1900 feet from the
place where the shot was being fired.
Isaacs was hurled against the entry
wall with such force that his head was
smashed beyond recognition. The COM
pany sent to Auburn, ten miles dis
tant, for three doctors.
1t Is reported that Overcast was
worth $4,000 and had no relatives. He
had been in town but a few days.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
M0LINEAUX TRIAL.
Second Hearing Called After Many
Delays and Adjournments.


New York Oct 13.-The second trial
of Roland b. Molineux, accused of the
murder of Mrs. Katherine J. Adams on
Dec. %, 1885, was called to-day after
many delays and adjournments, in the
criminal branch of the Supreme Court.
Justice John S. Lambert of Fredonia
presided Molineux was not in court
when his counsel began their argu-
ment in objection to the motion made
last week for a special Jury panel.
The courtroom was thronged with
the usual crowd of men and women
who attend important trials. A for
midable array of counsel was at the
table devoted to the defense, including
ex-Gov. Frank s. Black, ex-District
Attorney and ex-Supreme Court JUS
tice w. Mex. Olcott, Barlow S. Weeks
and George Gordon Battle, both for
mer assistant district attorneys, and
Henderson Peck.
Gen. e. L. Molineux, father of the
accused, was also present. The prose-
cution was represented by District At
torney Jerome and his assistants,
James w. Osborne, F. p. Garvan and
Nathan A. Smythe.
Justice Lambert granted the motion
for a special jury panel Of 200 names
and court adjourned until Wednesday
next.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
NOTHING AT NEW YORK.
No Efforts There Being Made to Set
tie Strike.

tie Strike.
New York, Oct. 13.-No settlement of
the strike in the anthracite coal re-
gions has been reached, and according
to the statements of three leading
operators, no reasonable basis has yet
been suggested to them. Any PROPOSE
ton embracing a 10 per cent. increase
will be ignored.
1t was another busy day for the oper-
ators. Before noon all of them except
President Baer were in conference at
the office of the Erie road. Their talk
lasted over an hour, but no statement
was made for publication.
Following this conference, Chairman
Thomas of the Erie road, and Presi-
dent Truesdale of the Lackawanna,
were, closeted with ]. P. Morgan at the
latter's office. Mr.. Morgan would not
talk about the situation, nor would he
say anything regarding Secretary
Roots visit to him last Saturday.
In spite of the countless reports to
the contrary, there is the best author
ity for stating that Mr.. Morgan has up
to this time taken no active part in
any settlement negotiations. He be-
lieves that the matter rests with the
coal presidents, and is reported to
have said as much to President Roose-
welt through Secretary Root last Sat-
urday.
Rumors that the strike was ended
were heard in financial circles and in
the closing hour the stock market rail-
lied very generally from it's early de-
preston. These rumors were circu-
lated for the most part by brokerage
houses with Western connections. The
conservative element paid little heed,
and denials of a settlement were au-
thorized by representatives of the Lack
| awanna and the Ontario and Western
| railroads.
In ali probability the operators will
hold their regular weekly meeting In
this city tomorrow. President Baer il
expected to attend. Whether or not
this meeting will produce any results
is at this time a matter of conjecture
Gov. OdeII Talks.
Gov. Odell made this significant re-
mark at the Fifth Avenue Hotel to-
night:
Il believe that the coal strike is
nearer to a definite settlement than
| it has been since it started"
The Governor would make no explain
alton of the reasons for his belief fur
Their than to say:
In my opinion this week will see an
end of it,"
Although no definite information can
be obtained, it is believed Gov. Odell
was this morning in conversation with
both j. p. Morgan and President Baer,
to the latter of whom he so forcibly
outlined his position Friday. 1t is
Furthermore the opinion that Gov.
Odelrs recommendation of a 5 cents
per ton increase for the miners and
recognition of the union will be the
basis of settlement, although the latter
may be avoided in part by asking the
men to come back to work at the adj
vanced prices without any agreement
that they must leave their organiza-
tons, but also without any stipulation
that the union will be recognized as a
body.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
MORGAN STANDS OFF,
Reports That He Has Taken Part in
Strike Matter Denied,

Strike Matter Denied.
New York, Oct. 13.-J. P. Morgan de-
clined to-day to talk about his meeting
with Secretary Root last Saturday. He
would not discuss the coal strike in
any way, except to say that he had
heard of no change in general condi-
tions.
There is good authority for the state
ment that Secretary Root did not
bring an ultimatum from President
Roosevelt as reported, but rather, the
Secretary was directed by the Presi-
dent to ask Mr.. Morgan to devise some
means to settle the strike. Mr.. Nor
gan, it is said, took the Presidents
request under advisement and later
reported to Secretary Root his inabil-
ity to do anything in the matter.
1t is known that. on last Friday one
of the leading operators wrote to the
Pennsylvania authorities demanding
that the Pennsylvania miners "be fur
nished with better protection" There
came a prompt reply that the entire
Pennsylvania militia had been called
out and that the situation was we'll in
hand. Apparently the operators are
not of that opinion, as ii is known that
another letter has been forwarded to
Gov. Stone urging that he call on Pres
ident Roosevelt for federal troops
The report that Mr. Morgan has as
sured Secretary of War Root that the
miners should receive 10 per cent. in
crease upon returning to work was an
swered by President Thomas secretary
as follows:
mo 10 per cent. increase has been
granted, nor considered. This report
must be denied emphatically."
Mr.. ELEPHANT also said that he knew
nothing about a 10 per cent. increase
The Savannah morning news., 1902-10-14
MORE BODIES FOUND
FOUR MORE Attributed To IN
DIANAPOLIs STUDENTS.
BODY IN SITTING POSITION
ON TOP OF A BOX AND TIED IN A
SACK.

Policemen Visit the Scene and Find
the First Body, Which Is Identi-
hed-The Next Was Body Also
Tied In IN Sack and Found in n
Box by the PatroImen-sevente
Persons Now Under Arrest for
Grave ROLbinG-Jury VIII Sift
Outrage TO BOttom.
indianapolis, Oct. 13-Four dead
bodies were found tied in sacks in
Georgia street, and in the rear of the
Central College of Physician and Sur
geons to-day. The bodies were identi-
fed as those Of Mrs. Johanna Stilz.
said to have been stolen from the
Ebenezer Cemetery; Miss Glendore
Gates, alleged to have been stolen from
Anderson Cemetery; Wallace Johnson.
taken from Ebenezer Cemetery, and
Mrs. Catherine Doehring. from the
German Catholic Cemetery.
At o'clock this morning patrolmen
were sent to Meridian and Georgia
streets in response to a telephone mes
sage that there were bodies there.
When the police arrived they were di-
rected to a dry goods box on the side
walk in Georgia street, opposite a
Wholesale dry goods store.
On the top of the box, in a sitting
posture, was body tied in a sack.
The form could be plainly seen. It
was identified as that of Mrs. Stilz.
The patrolmen looked in the box and
round another body, also tied in a
sack. The city dispensary ambulance
was called to the place and the bodies
were sent to the morgue.
young man who telephoned for the
police was still there and he told the
police that he was on his way to work
While passing the rear end of the Cen
traI College of Physicians and Sur
geons in South Pennsylvania street, he
said he noticed two sacks filed with
something lying near the rear door of
the college. When he walked into
Georgia street and saw the body sit
ting on the dry-goods box, he realized
that the sacks in the rear OF the col
lege probably contained bodies. Seven
teen persons are now under arrest for
grave robbing. This list includes nine
negroes, three white doctors one ne
gro undertaken, a. proprietor of ceme-
terry and three night watchmen.
1t Is supposed at least 100 graves
have been despoiled within the last
three months.
Judge Afford in his instructions to
members of the grand jury told them
to 20 to the bottom of the outrage and
punish every man for his part in IL, re-
CARELESS of his prominence