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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

We believe ii is foolishness for the
planter to take SO per ton for bis cot
ton seed, the price now being paid.
Three months ago agents told the cot
ton growers that $500 would be the
price and that they would not adj
vance. They did advance-from SIS 90
to 5000, aud then 10 800, and now
to $500; aud if the planters will only
hold on to their cotton seed, we believe
they will advance another So 90 in the
next thirty days. There is scarcity
of seed, and the mills know il, and
they are bound TO have them to crush
at any price.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The peddlers, who make trips 10
West Carroll, but who make Proyi.
dence their headquarters and board al
Hotel de O'Sullivan. got into little
scrimage on Sunday last. One
called the other "d-n tief," and the
other let fly his John L., taking him
under the chin, which floored him
They tried to keep the little circus
among themselves, thinking they could
beat the town out of that which she
had justly earned, but they were
fooled. 1t leaked out, and the mayor
got five and costs out of each one oi
them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

A. E. Fitzpatrick, of Fillmore, CAL,
had the misfortune to have his leg
caught between cart and stone and
badly bruised. Ordinarily he would
have been laid up for two or three
weeks, but says: "After using one
bottle Of Chamberlain's Pain Balm ]
began to feel better, and in three days
was entirely well. The peculiar sooth-
ing qualities which Chamberlain
Pain Balm possesses l have never
noticed in any other Eminent. take
pleasure in recommending it," This
Eminent is also of great value for
rheumatism and lame back. For sale
By j. s Guenard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21
Our Prospective Bank.

The financial statement of the
Bank of Donaldsonville for the quar-
ter ending December Z, 1895, APP
pears in to-day's issue and shows
that there has been no cessation of
the onward and upward movement
this institution has steadily pursued
from the date of its opening. In
three and one-half years it has ae-
cumulated surplus Of $4,000 OF
one-half the amount of its capital
stock, besides paying fair dividends
to the stockholders; ana the depos-
its exceed 800, 900 nearly all the
year round, at times going far above
that sum. The board of directors
met last Saturday and declared a
semi-annnual dividend Of five pei
cent, and found the books and
affairs of the bank in a condition
highly satisfactory to all concerned
and creditable to the skiIlful and
faithful management to President
McGalllard, Cashier Park and their
capable assistants. Donaldsonville
Chief.
Why should not bank succeed as
well here as one in Donaldsonville!
Donaldsonville is near the city, and
the great banks Of New Orleans in
terfere very much with the business
of the local bank; if we had a bank
here we would have nothing of the
kind to interfere with it, and il
would be bound to succeed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21
ALL TO Be HAD AT McRAE'S.

liz company with the hustling in
surance agent, Mr.. Hugh Montgomery,
we went over TO Floyd on Saturday
last. We went over to collect few
subscriptions and Hugh 10 talk insur-
ance, which he did TO the Queens taste.
We met several friends while in Floyd,
among them Mr.. GOA McWilliams
Mr.. w. ii. Buchanan and Mr.. w. A.
Hedrick, who has been clerk Of the
court since West Carroll has been a
parish.
Since our last visit over to Floyd
two or three new stores have been
erected. Godfrey Bros, haze a large
two story building, just finished, the
first story being filed with dry goods,
notions groceries &C., while in the
upper story they have nice line of
furniture. w. j. j. Ross has very
pretty store and carries large stock
of general merchandise. Mr.. Pinck-
son also has fine store, which is
packed with goods. Redmond &
Buchanan, the oldest mercantile house
in West Carroll, seemed 10 be doing a
large trade the business is conducted
by two nephews of Mr.. Buchanan,
who are popular young men.
From what we could learn, Floyd
is improving. and in the past two
years it has settled down to quiet
little town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Captain V. M. Purdy is always to
the front when it comes to public en-
terprise. He told us that if bank
was started in Providence he would
give the four lots that he owns at The
corner of Lake & Scarborough streets
aud take stock for them. 1t would
be the pretiiest sight in town for a
bank.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The cadets at the State University
have organized Glee, Mandolin and
Guitar Club and will make a tour OF
the neighboring towns and cities OF
this State and Mississippi during the
holidays. The boys have been prac-
ticing up for some time and will make
most credilable showing when they
start out. We understand that The
route will be by Natchez, Vicksburg,
Monroe, Ruston, Arcadia, Shreveport,
Natchitoches, Opelousas, Now Iberia.
Lake Charles, and possibly several
other places. The success with which
the Vanderbilt and Tulane Clubs met
inspired our boys with desire for
new worlds TO conquer, and hence this
move which will undoubtedly meet
with the unvaryiDg success which has
always attended their efforts.-Baton
Rouge Advocate.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

If the seams of the BUCHSKIN
BREECHES were the kind that. rip,
while the buttons were poorly fas,en-
ed, and always coming of, We wouldn't
say they were good pants. As it is,
each detail is perfect. The seams, but
tous, pockets and fit are all the best.
They are the best pants We know how
10 make.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

That bridge in front of Mr.. r. j.
Walkers residence has been in dan
gerous condition for several months,
and we have called the attention OF
the Street and Bridge Committee to il
several times. but they pay no atten-
iiou to it. 1t viii only take few
minutes to repair it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mr.. Lindmore Brown raised dis
turbance on the streets Tuesday even
ing and resisted arrest, for which
Mayor Hatnley fined him $25 and costs
or thirty days liz Jail. Marshal Blount
took q great deal from Mr.. Brown, aud
should have placed him in Jail before
he did. Mr.. Brown deserved what he
got.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The Banuer-D Democrat will offer a
chrome to the street and bridge COM
mittee for fixing the foot-bridge next
TO Mrs. McKee's residence. Hurry
up and get it gentlemen, we have a
fine collection of them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

1t is with pleasure that we announce
to the public that Rev. Mr.. knicker-
booker has been returned to this
charge and will be with us for another
year. Our Methodist friends should
congratulate themselves upon having
this able divine in charge of their
church for another twelve months.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Col. Quays, of the Bend, didn't for.
get the BID. On Tuesday he brought
US in a fine gobbler for our Christmas
dinner, for which we return thanks,
and we hope that he will live to pre-
sent many more. A Merry Christ.
mas and Happy New Year to you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

a9J. &. r. Coats Spool Cotton
at As less per cent. This price is
to merchants only.
W.N. Wn1rE, AGT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mr.. VIM. Green, in charge of the
Schudder levee outfit, passed through
town on Sunday morning last on bis
way TO Donna Vista, where he has
commenced charging the leyee. Mr.
Gano Cunningham has charge of the
teams, aud is considered one of the
best all round levee men on the river
We were glad TO see Gano, and learn
that he has worked himself up TO q
place of such responsibility.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The trade from West Carroll this
week has been the largest for years.
We saw four teams driven by colored
men, and the wagons were filled-bed-
sleads, stoves, flour and dry goods in
large quantities, which shows that that
part of the country is prosperous.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Money spent with a miser is like
wasting fertilizer on rock instead Of
putting it on good soil that will enrich
the world. Then watch your local
papers and trade with the liberal adj
yertiscr. II will pay you every time.
Lake Charles Echo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The children's services at the Episco-
pal Church at 700 o'clock p. m. on
Christmas eve will be very pretty.
In the service about forty-fve views
from the Masters will be shown.
There will also be services on Christ
mas morning at 1890.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mr.. f, X Ransdell arrived Tuesday
morning from Chattanooga, aud will
spend the holidays with his brother,
Hon. j. e. RansdelI This is Xav's first
visit TO his old home in sometime. and
his many friends were glad 10 see him
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Only one member of the East Car
roll delegation to Shreveport was
admitted on the floor of the conven-
ton for the want of room-the others
had to go up in the peanut gallery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Christmas services will be held at
the Catholic and Episcopal Churches.
AS every place of business in town
will be closed on that day, every per-
son should attend divine worship.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The East Carroll delegation left for
Shreveport on Sunday evening last to
be on hand early, so they could
manipulate the workings of the con-
vention.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21
Notice.

Estrayed or stolen from the rack at Lake
Proyidence, La, on Tuesday, the 10th of
November, 1895. one Black Mare 5iuie,
about eight years old, ID or 15L hands
high; one ear cropped. Any information
leading to the recovery, or any one return
ing sans TO me at Atherton store, viii be
literally rewarded.
MRS DELILAu CONN.
Dec. 81. ,95-Im
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mr.. Jim White is behind the coun-
ter at Mr.. T. j. Powell's store. Mr
White is one of the best clerks in the
parish, and in years gone by he used
to control large trade.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

II was reported TO us on Monday
that the gin on the Robertdale planta-
ton in Bunch's Bend, had burned on
Friday of last week. We have not
learned the cause of the fire.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Part.of Aschaffenburg & Nicholson's
levee outfit passed through town on
Wednesday for the upper part OF
Bunch's Bend. By Monday they ex-
pect to have their full force on the
ground. and will try TO rush the con-
tract through as quick as possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

AS the year draws 10 close, we
take this method in returning thsnks
to our friends for the patronage ex-
tended TO us, aud wishing all a
Merry Christmas aud good health for
1896
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21
For Sale.

Five hundred bales choice Bermuda
grass hay, at $40 per ton. Red Jersey
Berkshire Pigs and Southdown Sheep OF
the purest strains.
q GO. s. OWEN, Agt Z
Buck Meadow Plantation.
Dec q. '95-tf.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Marshal Blount shows no preference
when it comes 10 making ali arrest,
This is as ii should be treat all alike
who violate the town ordinances and
the BID. is with you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mr.. McRae is offering the pretties'
line of Christmas goods 10 the trade
than was crer brought to town. His
prices are down to the bottom rail
and to-day and up to Christmas eve
he is going to almost give things away
Go to-day and make your purchases
aud avoid the rush besides the pick
of everything will be there
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

We learnthat Mr.. III. K. Barwick will
take charge of the Constant & Benja-
min store in the second ward. Mr..
Barwick is considered one ofthe finest
business men in our parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mr.. Blanche, from St. Joseph, La,
came up on Tuesday TO look at the
plant of the Providence Lumber Co.,
and left for his home that evening
He said to US that he lad seen many
mills and was in the business himself
but that the Providence mill was the
most perfect and the best one that be
had seen in the State. We understand
he did some business with the Provi.
dence Lumber Company.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Mrs. Lncien Wood, of ST.. Paul,
Mimi, arrived from her Northern
home last week to spend the HOLIDAYS
with the family of Judge Field Mont
gOmery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Why suffer with Coughs, Colds and
La Grippe when LAXATIVE BRoMo
QUININE will cure you in one day.
Does not produce the ringing in the
head like Sulphate of Quinine. Put
up in tablets convenient for taking.
Guaranteed to cure, or money re-
funded. Price rs cents. For sale at
Guenard's Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

White and McRae are doing most
of the business simply because they
advertise merchants who do business
like their grsndfathers did fifty years
ago, would not believe it when we
told them to advertise, but they grad
ually came to think we were right
when they see customers passing their
stores to go to the up-to-the-time'
merchants, W. N. White and W. G
McRae.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

The choir of the Catholic Church
always make it a point TO haye fine
music for Christmas, aud this year will
be no exception 10 the rule. They
have quietly rehearsed their Christ
mas music, and will be ready to rend.
err next "Wednesday the finest music
in the town. We sincerely hope to
hear the fine voice of our friend, Mr.
Xav Ransdell, on the occasion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21
Turkey Shooting.

On Tuesday next, the oath. there Will be
Turkey Shooting in the willows. near the
lake, at % cents shot. There will be 10
fine turkeys to shoot for. Everybody
come. Brackston House,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21
MATHESON'S LANDING.

reopened andng
joining will general Receiving and Forward
will
goods My keeping with times and are Is o
o.
Cornoa shrana
on freight
Wage .25
Hors 49,.
urg fbarelsa
Fouand mealp
fregh
Hogha and
a ..... so
freight Matte
sons Ldg, Lake. Provide La PETER MATHESON.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Geo. W jenkins, editor Of the Santa
Maria "Yimcs,v Cal, in speaking of
the various ailments Of children said
|aWhcn my children have Group there
is only one patent medicine thai
ever use, and that is Chambcrlali,'s
Cough Remedy. 1t possesses sonse
medical properties thai relieve tho IL
lie sufferers Immediately. Il Is, ~ my
sopinion, the best cough medicine III he
MARKET If this remedy lie freely
given as soon as the croupy cough apr
pears ii will prevent The attack. = y
also al ideal remedy for whoopipg
cough. There 10 no danger in giving
il 10 children, as it contains nothing
injurious. For sale b. j. s. Gucuard.
VI .xsguRa AND MEMPHIS PACKET
For Helena. Greenville. Lake Provi
dence. Vicksburg, and All
Way Landings
The Swift and Elegant Steamer
- CITY or sAvASsAa'
In Place Of Bald Eagle.
A. L. CUmMINs, L. P.CUMMiNs,
Master. Clerk.
Leaves every wednesday at S p. m.
Passing Lake Providence on Friday noon gClas
down and passes Saturday evening going us
Passage from Providence TO Vicksburg W; round
trip only IS.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-30
A COLUMBUS BANK CLOSED.
Withdrawal of Deposits Precipitates
the Collapse.

Columbus, Ga, Nov. 29.-Business cir
cles were astonished this morning to find
a notice posted on the door of the Chat
tahoochee National Bank announcing that
the bank had been closed by order of the
board of directors. While no figures were
given out to-day, it is known that the
bank has sustained heavy losses in the
last few years. A few weeks ago it Sc
cured a judgment against a brewing COM
pany for $47, 200, but has not been able to
realize on the judgment. The depositors
have been gradually Withdrawing their
accounts, and it is said the actual cause
of the closing was due to the withdrawal
of the Central railroad deposit, amount
ing to $4,000. 1t is thought the depositors
will get their money, but many believe the
bank is hopelessly involved. The exam
liner has been notified. This was the
Oldest national bank in the city. Only a
few years ago it's surplus and undivided
profits We're greater than its capital stock
shrinkage in the value of securities
and inability to realize on assets prompt
ly, together with the withdrawal of de-
posits are assigned by the directors as the
reasons for suspension. The deposits
amount to about $1,000 The officials
think they can pay out with 40 per cent
of the assets.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-30

reported full in nearly all branches. with
delayed distribution in many cases on ac-
count of the unfaVorable weather.
The movement of crops is only fair,
both cotton and wheat being largely Kept
back in the hope of higher prices. and
there is a prevalent feeling that foreign
imports will fall off.
Exports show a little gain for the
week, although the small outgo Of cotton
is still threatening fact as respects
foreign exchanges.
There is not much change in CONNER
cial loans although a little moro de-
mand from some manufacturing centers
is reported. On the whole, the demand
is nothing like what it would be if gen.
eral business were in normal condi-
ton.
1.-The iron market is decidedly weaker
again, and Bessemer pig has declined to
Sl2.S5 at Pittsburg and gray forge to $12 %.
and plates to 81 60 Al Philadelphia, so that
the average of all quotations is about
half of one per cent lower than last
week. The markets are really much weak
er than the quotations. IS concessions are
generally given by manufacturers in or
der to secure business. A sharp decline
is noted in barbed wire, attributed to the
failure to complete an expected COM
bination. The bar association and the two
naii associations refuse to reduce the
prices of their products, although the de-
mand has been surprisingly reduced since
the great advance two or three months
ket that one of the big combinations had
gone to pieces because of underselling
by members. The coke combination has
been Obliged to reduce its output to five
days a week, so that a decline of 10, $50
tons for the week is recorded"
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-30
ON THE RUN AT NEW ORLEANS.
Eagle bird Gives the Talent Costly
Dump.

New Orleans, Nov. pa big crowd at
tended the sixth day of the Crescent city
Jockey Club races. Two favorites, n sec
ond choice and two outsiders won. Ea gle
Bird was the greatest disappointment of
the day, the talent backing him from Z
TO TO- down to TO 90 but he was beaten
a half length by imp. Percy. Alderman
Carey of Chicago went down the line on
his big Splinter. Hi Henry, and nit the
books rather hard. The last race proved
a big dump for the talent, as none OF the
choices finished in the money. The
weather was clear and the track fast. A
summary follows:
First Race-Six furlongs. selling. Hi
Henry, 10, McGlone, even, won, with
Miss Rowett second and Panway third.
Time 1:151a.
Second Race-Seven furIongs. Judge De-
bouse, 80, Hyle, to /, won, with Squire
G. second and Del Coronado third. Time
1:29
Third Race-One mile Imp. Percy, liz,
J. Hill, to /, won with Eagle Bird sec
ond and Robert Latta third. Time 1:43R.
Fourth Race-Mile and seventy yards.
handicap. Imp. Wolsey, 108 J. Hill, to
5, won, with Miss Young second and
Dockstader third. Time 1:47.
Fifth Race-Seven furlongs. Stark, 81,
Clay, 10 to /, won, with Verdi second and
Souvenir third. Time 1924.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-30

the negro hid out until to-day. As the
story of the negrO's offense spread over
the neighborhood this morning, strong
talk Of lynchlng was INDUCED in. but the
officer evaded steps OF this sort by keeping
the negro hidden
officer Peters slipped the criminal to a
freight train and brought him to this city,
where he was lodged in jail. He was seen
by a Morning News correspondent but
was too badly frightened TO talk He is a
brutal looking negro and just such "A char
acter as one would suspect of a criminal
assault upon a weak and helpless woman.
Mrs. Connell lighted lamp while the ne
gro was still standing in her room
laset night and got a good
look at the flend. She iden-
titled him this morning as being the right
negro. The excitement at Naylor was in
tense this morning, and the officers are
somewhat afraid of mob violence to the
prisoner Court convenes In two weeks
and a speedy trial viii probably be given
the criminal. Without a speedy trial, moth
ing but the military could save his neck
If the fact appear later are as aggravated
as the report to-day indicates.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1895-11-30
NEGRO IN A WHITE wOMAN's ROOM
The Brute Frightened Away Before
Accomplishing His Purpose.

valdosta, Ca, Nov. 29.--News received
here this evening tells OF an attempt by
a negro to outrage an aged white woman
living four miles above Naylor. in this
county. The attempt was made last
night about 10 O'Clock and nothing but the
screams Of the woman prevented the
fend from accomplishing his purpose.
Mrs Mary Council. a woman Of about
GO years OF age, lives above Naylor with
a little granddaughter as her only com
panion The two live within about two
hundred yards OF Mr.. McIntyre's place.
They retired early last night and We're
asleep when a negro named Dave bod
son forced his way into the house and
crept 10 the bedside OF the sleepers
Crawling upon the bed he was In the act
OF catching Mrs. Connell by the throat
when she awoke and began screaming.
The negro hesitated a moment and made
an effort 10 silence her. Her cries at
tracfed parties from the neighbOrs house,
but before they reached the scene the
negro fed from the place.
A search was Instituted for him and he
was finally found IN hiding not a hundred
Yards away He was held IN custody and
turned over 70 Constable Peters who kept