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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08
READY FOE PRIVATEERLNG.
Cuban Vessels to Proceed to Sea With
Letters of MnrnfGe

Cuban Vessels to Proceed to Sea Hith
Letters of Marque.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Feb. IA mem
Der OF the Cuban Junta states tonight
that on account of secret communications
from Europe that Great Britain would
protect English bondholders in the island
of Cuba it has beeh decided by the Junta,
in consideration of. the resolutions pre-
sented in Congress regarding belligerent
rights, that vessels in tka United States
and South American republics that have
Been ready for armaments WILL when the
resolutions are handed to the Spanish
Government, proceed to sea with letters Of
maraue for the destruction of the enemy's
commerce, and that the commissions as
admirals in the Cuban navy have been pre-
sented to Captains Simmons, Miller and
Johnson. of the United States; to DR.. Vic
tor of the Chilean navy, and to others.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08

una nimousy nominated for Vice.Presi
dent of the United States on the ticket
with General Hancock. Although the
ticket was defeated, it received greater
number of votes in Indiana thanthe State
ticket of the Democratic party at the cleo
tion held only few weeks before. During
the last ten years of his life Mr.. English
was engaged in the work of preparing and
collecting material to perpetuate the early
history Of his native State. This work; he
only partially completed
He was an intimate friend and loyal ad-
nirer of Governor Claude Matthews. whom
he favored for the next Democratic Presi-
Dental nomination. In spite of their DO.
litical variances of opinion, Mr.. Enei sh
and ex-President Harrison were warm
friends.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08
Fau of the Rastroad Briaoe.

HARTFORD, CoEN., Feb. There is
no doubt that six men were drowned in
the falling of the railroad bridge across
the Pequabuk River between Forestyilie
and Bristol last night. Railroad men are
confident that this mum ber covers the list
of dead. One body was recovered last
night and this morning three others were
recovered as they We're floating past the
Forestville depot. Section Foreman VIII
liam F. Barry of East Hartford will die.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08

Governor Bradley Denies Thaf III.
Milftta Fill BE Called Ort.
FRANKFORT, KY, Feb. THE sena-
torial situation presents. no sensational
features. and there is less indication of
trouble than there has been. s The crowd $
OF prospective deputies" around the
doors are smaller and more orderly. The
State authorities are not telling their plans
and no authoritative statement can be had
as to the exact line that will be adopted to
suppress the proposed deputies should
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08

captured. 1t is believed that the total in
surgent losses exceeded 200. General
Weyler, the new captain-general, is ex-
pected to arrive here Monday from Spain.
J. FRANK CLARK.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08
ON THE TICKET
WITH HANCOCK,
Death Closed the Active
Career of William Fl.
English.
WAS A NOTED DEMOCRAT.
From an Early Age He Took a
Prominent Part in Affairs
of Indiana.
MADE A RECORD IN CONGRESS.
Although Defeated for the vice.Presi.
dency His Popularity Was
Clearly Manifested.
MADE A RECORD IN CONGRESS-

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, Feb. Hon.
William II. English, capitalist, politician
and litterateur, died in his rooms at Eng
lish's Hotel at II: :35 o'clock this afternoon,
after an illness of six weeks. He was un-
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-02-08
who Are the Judgese

OF all the champagnes drunk IN this
country the consumers of 79,O49 cases pro-
nounce emphatically in favor of G. H.
Mumm's Extra Dry, the largest amount by
45, ,125 cases of any brand imported in 1895.
The people know good thing and are the
judges.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

1t is said that few evenings ago
one or two boys, kids about 10 or ~
years of age called on one of our girls
about the same age, when a third
youngstcr dropped in, who was badly
gone. He wanted to get them out of
the way so that he could whisper some
thing nice in her ear, and thought
struck him of paying a dime each to
the other boys to go to the post office
for his papa's mail. He made the
offer to them which was accepted, and
then chuckled to himself how smart he
was in getting rid of them. About
that time the old gentleman came In
and was told what had been done. and
he said as the joke was pretty good for
a beginner he thought he would tell;
and so he gave it to us as related.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
GOOD TRAIN SERVICE.

Train service inangurated by the \.
81 NJ. V. II. r.. and l. c. systems is APP
preciated by the travelling public. BY
using the above lines you can 60 10
ST. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincin-
natl and all points east with only one
change of cars and this change is made
at Union Depot in Memphis, where
YOU get solid vestibule train through
10 all the above points. For tickets
or information call Oh local agents or
address
JNO. A. SCOTT, Memphis, Tenn.
A. Ii. HANSON, G. P. A, Chicago,
Ills.
w. A. KELLOND, A. G. p. N,
Louisville, Ky.
j. G. SLAUGHTER, c. T. A. Vicks-
burg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr.. w. N. Whites handsome store
is now completed and the Prince Of
Merchants will move into it on Mon
day, aud be ready for business mex;
week. The interior of the store is
beautifully finished aud makes an APP
pearance that is attractive and inviting.
The shelving run from the floor 10 the
ceiling and twice the amount of goods
can be stored away Oh the shelves than
any other place in town. Above
the counter aud about midway
of the shelving is gallery, which is
reached by steps at the back of the
store, where customers can walk
around and look at the goods on the
high shelves without any inconven-
fence TO them. Mr.. White will have
two rooms handsomely furnished, on
each side of the store, one for the
white people aud the other for the
colored people. where they will fluid
every convenience for them, where
they can try on their hats, bonnets,
gloves, shoes, &c. In fact, Mr.. White
will run his store as near city like as
can be done, and we know that the
people Of our town aud parish will ap-
preciate what he has done for their
convenience. We wish Mr.. White
success in bis new store aud may he
do a large and lucrative business,
which he SO richly deserves.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The Messrs. Blair, levee contrac-
tors, got into quite scrape on Satur-
day night last, by going 10 another
camp run by Mr.. VIM. McCulloch, and
using him up pretty badly. They beat
him, kicked him and shot him, and left
him for dead. We learn that he was
seriously nurt, but with proper treat
ment he will recover. The Blair'S
were arrested aud will have to face
The music before his honor Judge F. f.
Montgomery next month.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The merchants. the huckster shops
and every place in the town has been
busy this week, and the two days be-
fore Christmas there was a regular
rush. The streets were crowded with
wagons and buggies and il looked like
old times were with US once again
when East Carroll used 10 make the
banner crops of cotton. 1t showed
that the people had made money and
were contented and happy, aud that
our parish was in good fix to start
the coming year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr.. Parham, representing the
Novelty Mfg. Co., flushed putting up
the metal furniture ia the Clerks
Office on Monday. Without a doubt
Clerk Tompkins has the prettiest Office
in the State and one that the parish
can feel proud of. II looks handsome,
with more room, aud place TO store
records for the next thirty years.
This is something that ever Clerks
office should be fixed up with. Mr..
Tompkins feels proud of the neat and
handsome appearance the furniture
gives his Office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

We send out our paper this morning
have the pleasures of Christmas as
well as the others. A newspaper man
has very little enjoyment in this world,
but in the next, is where he will get
his reward, and where he can look
down from above, on those delinquent
subscribers in all their misery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Rev. II. w. Knickerbocker and his
charming wife left on Wednesday for
New Orleans, where the reverend gen.
tleman goes 10 take charge of the
Carondelet street Methodist Church.
There were many, many regrets at
their departure from their many
friends, who wish some day TO see
them return again. Our good wishes
60 with them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
A CARD.

The Rectory Society will depart from
ITS time-honored custom Of giving a
dinner on New Years day. and will
have supper instead, on the night of
January LIST.
This does not break up the old Gust
ON of New Years dinner, but sus-
ponds it for one year only.
This change is made on this occasion
at the request of several gentlemen,
and in yielding the ladies feel tina: their
cause will not suffer-
MRS. M. PURDY, Pres
MRS. F. M. TAYLOR, Secly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

A quiet home wedding took place at
the beautiful home of Mr.. and Mrs. Il.
j. Gillian on Way-a- Way on Tuesday
evening, which joined for life our
young friends Mr.. Melvin Gillian aud
Miss Dee Davis. There were great
many handsome presents presented to
the happy. couple, which showed the
high esteem in which they are held.
May their future be bright and pleas
ant is the wish of the Banner Demo-
crat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
WHITE
will be in his
NEW STORE.
Ready for Business
Next Week.
VIII E

Several of our citizens have request
ed us to mention the fact to our
efficient postmaster that he should
stop the large number of persons from
going on the inside of his priv ate
department while the mail is being dis
tributed. In fact. they should not be
allowed in his office part except on
business. No other postmaster in the
country would put up with it. and we
suggest that he put stop to it and
keep all out. 1t will keep down talk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Pecan Grove Lodge No. %, F. & A.
M. will install the following officers
for the year 1897, on Sunday: r. L.
Hill, w. NJ; j. d. Tompkins. S. W.;
Yancey Bell, j. W.; %. ]. Hurley,
Secretary; Phil Mcclure, Treasurer.
Tyler, S. D., j. D.. and Stewards will
be appointed by the w. M. =
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
WARNER g. SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.

Because the limitations of DR.. Tiche-
nor's Antiseptic smell and taste like
peppermint is no proof that they are
"just as good" as the original, simon
pure compound that bias given univer-
sal satisfaction tor ten years. You
may know DIR. Tichenor's Antiseptic
by the trade mark. j. S.. Guenard
always keeps it for sale.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Remember that at the Opera House
tonight the pretty drama. "Among
the Breakers, will be played. You
should get your reserved seats to-day
before thew are all taken. Call at the
Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Capt. Thomas, of the government
fleet, which is now stationed al
Pitchers Point, was visitor TO town
on Sunday last. We learn that Mr..
Thomas while here, went up to look
at the work done by him on the river
bank two years ago and to see how it
was holding aud the change made by
the river. We did not learn whether
he contemplated returning in case the
bank commenced caving, but we be-
lieye that they will try and protect
the bank If il becomes necessary 10 do
SO.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
Presiding Elder Chinn. of the

Presiding Elder Chinn, of the COL
cred NJ. E. Church arrived in
town on Saturday and delivered
two sermons TO his people on Sunday
last. Elder Chi3n is one of the lead
ing colorcd divines Of the State aud is
highly thought of by the white people.
He is good man and always gives
good ADVICE 10 his people.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The following officers have been
elected by Providence Lodge, No. 80,
X. of P, to serve for the ensuing year
G.. NJ. Franklin, c. c.; T. F. Montgom-
cry, V. c.; T. j. Powell, p; Yancey
Bell, nj. of W.; j. N Turner, NJ. at A. ;:
w. ii. Schneider, X. of r. & S.; w. H.
Fisher, NJ. of F.; f. r. Bernard, M. OF
E.; Chas. r. Egelly, Representative;
Jas. Beard, alternate. j. M. Kennedy
aud G. S. WHY. Finance Committee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Dr.J. G. WHY purchased twenty
or twenty-five mules last week and we
learn has bought the Deesona place, a
few miles below town, and will put II
in cultivation next year. We wish the
Doctor success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

We regret to learn that Mr.. j. S.
Millikin lost his Ashtabula store, barns.
and large quantity of corn by fire'on
Tuesday. caused by sage field being
set on fire. His loss is over $500.
with no insurance.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

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 Is cents. For sale at
Guenard's Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

There is no better place ih the
whole cotton belt than East Carroll
for people to come TO who want to
raise cotton. There is no fusses be-
tween the white and colored people,
and everybody gets along nicely.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
Where But At

Our store can you find such a well
selected stock of mems CLOTHING,
such novelties in boys aud children's
CLOTHES, such taking things in UN-
DERWEAR. such rich, tasty NECK
WEAR. such exquisite GLOVES
such serviceable and handsome
Hosiery, such exclusive designs III silk
and linen HANDKERCIIlEFS. such
rich creations iu SUBSCRIBERS
Where but here eau you find the
DUNLAP HAT?
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
ton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

We are receiving great many letters
from the North for sample copies of
the Banner Democrat, which are sent
The people who are sending for these
papers enquire of the land, climate
&c. There is no country in the world
where they could locate in that is any
better for health and for crops.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr.. j. q. Oldfield. the popular
manager of Tyrone plantation, went
down to Vicksburg last week to see
his two pretty daughters, who are at
tending the Convent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr.. Harmon, who supervised the
erection of Messrs. w. N. Whites aud
Phil McGuire's magnificent brick
buildings. left on Monday last for
Lafayette, La, where the Messrs. Hull
have large contract. Mr.. Harmon,
while among us showed himself to be
a high toned gentleman aud we re-
GREETED TO see him leave. What we
can learn though, he is liable to re-
turn on visit. We wish him good
luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

A large quantity of furniture and
stoves purchased this week BY. the
c,lcred people shows that they have
made money, and are putting il TO
good purpose.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Our friend John Mcclure, who is
hard to beat as farmer, tells us that
he came out on top this year. John is
a worker, and is bound to make farm
ing pay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The Methodist Church was crowded
on Sunday last to hear the farewell
sermon of Rev. H. w. Knickerbocker.
1t was one of the most eloquent that
the popular divine ever delivered
while among us, and there was hardly
a dry eye in the pretty church.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Engineer Fousse had the fire engine
out on Tuesday filing up all the cis-
terms in town. This was good idea,
and in case OF a fire there would be no
scarcity Of water.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

From what we can learn there will
be little moving about by the colored
people for 1897 in the upper part of
the parish, and around Providence
but down in the second ward il d
said that several plantations have lost
q number of their tenants.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Those of our merchants whom we
have interviewed on their Christmas
trade, tell US that they are Satisfied,
and that it was better than they anti
cipated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr.. Cawley aud family of West
Carroll have moved to our parish
lie has rented the Sitton place near
the head of the lake. We welcome
them TO our parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

There is large number of docu-
ments, such as laud grants &c, IN the
clerks office at this place, bearing the
signatures of John Quincy Adams and
other old timers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The ordinance prohibiting the shoot
ing of fire crackers and fire works on
the streets bias been enforced. There
is more fires resulting from the hand
ling of fireworks than any other cause.
and we are glad to see that the mar
shals have been informed by Mayor
Hamley TO arrest every person caught.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

As the printers work is continually
from year in 10 year out-we have
decided to issue our paper OH Christ
mas morning instead of the regular
day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Let some people crook their finger
and bands go up in holy horror while
others can do almost anything and
there is not word said. This is u
fact.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Robt Mckee and John and Robt.
Kennedy, our State University boys,
are home to spend the holidays with
their families. We hope the boys
will have pheasant time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The several pieces oflevee work now
under construction in our parish is
progressing nicely, and Mr.. Robt.
Nicholson will finish them on contract
time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr.. Harbart Benjamin was up from
the second ward on Tuesday. Mr..
Benjamin is just home from Sewanee,
Tenn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

DR.. f. r. Bernard, after spending a
few days in the Crescent City, returned
on Friday morning last, looking fresh
from his trip of few days rest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

s9Campbell & Chaze have increased
their stock of drugs and sundries, ETC.,
and can meet calls for anything in their
line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26
WEST MONROE, LA, May %, 1895.

We have tried several Of the IMlTA-
TIONS of DIR. TICHENoR's ANTI
SEPTIC, aud while they may "smell,
taste and look" like his, they are GER
tainly not its equal, and this is also the
verdict Of our customer.
w. L. Morris & Co.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The Misses Oldfield came up yester-
day morning from Vicksburg to spend
the holidays with their parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J. G. Ol'field.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

We are sorry to learn that our old
colored friend Emanuel Baker is laid
up with rheumatism. We hope to see
him up soon attending to his business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Services to-day at the Catholic
Church at and 1890; the church is
prettily decorated and the music will
be fine as usual.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Mr. N. Fousse was taken quite sicl
on Wednesday night and had to call il
a doctor. We hope that it is only ;
slight indisposition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Many home has been broken up by
the indiscretion of a woman. They
should be very careful, for bad reports
travel fast, and as they 60, they are
multiplied. There may not be any
truth in them, but the news-monger
loves to tattle. So be careful.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

FOR Manifestations. in the center
of the business block in the town of Provi-
denee. Will be rented cheap. Apply at
the Office of
THE BANNER-DEMOCRAT
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Burney's store has been crowded
this week with customers. His goods
are new and be makes only small
profit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

The Christmas services of the Episco.
pal Church will be repeated on Sunday
next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

RHrPrescriptions or home receipt.
of any kind, properly compounded a
Campbell & Chaze's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-12-26

Night calls cheerfully attended
to at Campbell & Cbaze's.