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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Russia holds the key to all Corea and
Manchuria and commands the Gulf of
Lai Tung. This means that Russia
will in time own the entire water front
on the Pacific, down to and including
the Yellow sea.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The government at Washington APP
peals to the American people for the
relief of the starving in Cuba. The
call will be needed. The request is
timely and creditable to the govern
ment.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The Frilly that closes the record OF
this year will be memorable one in
the Chicago wheat pit. Letters deals
will close then. 1t may not be Wall
Street Black Friday, but it will be a
Chicago blue one.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Gotham preachers are devising ways
their churches. Better devise ways
and means to keep the rush away from
and means to enlarge the sittings and
make them free to the masses. 1t
would be Christ's way.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The real patriot is the man who Of
fers to his country and his generation
his service freely, and who is unwilling
to take from its treasury any more
than he is in real equity entitled to.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The wire trust is being extended. II
is thin enough now. Evidently the
busting of the trust is not yet accom-
plished. Verify the legislatures and
the courts are powerless to contend
with entrenched wealth.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

There seems to have been a very gen
eral practicing of the gospel of "cod
will to men this Christmas sea son,
and the poor have been more univer-
sally remembered than has been the
custom.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The most rigid revision of the pen
sion rolls will not cut off single pen
sioner who has right to be borne on
the rolls. OF this fact there is no
doubt and there should be no scare felt.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The proposed pension list publication
might be a good thing, as telling the
neighDors who the present pensioners
are. but it would also advertise them
to the wiles of the winsome widows.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

A paternal government is not one
that continues an indefinite supply of
pap for its impecunious babies. 1t is
a government that takes care of it's
own like a father. Teaches them to
work or starve.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Again the tidings reach the country
that the fiilibusters have laid Il trap
for Uncle Sam and calling off the
'sleuth hounds of the sea" to follow a
false scent, have landed a formidable
Selah
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Blanco has notified the American
people that no relief through American
channels will be allowed to the desti-
tute in Cuba, but General Lee will see
that it is distributed as of old.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Uncle Sam may heed the remonstran-
ces of Spain against recognition of the
belligerents, but he will not heed BIan.
cos assertion that there is no need for
sending food to Cuba's starving. Sam
is large of heart and is more persistent
in saving life than in destroying it
Such is not Spain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Where the officers of the law are Wig
liant, honest and efficient there is no
need of the citizens going armed in or
der to defend themselves. Defense
against crooked officials is needed.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Uncle Sam has not yet been legally
convicted of cruelty to animals. There
is no truth in the report that he has
touched Spain for indemnity. Yankee
Sam is of the impression tnat Spain has
her hands full with Cuba.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Waco shipped for one dealer during
the earlier part of Christmas week a
consignment of 1,500 turkeys. Those
birds must have roasted high, for the
Texas darkey appreciates his privil-
eyes.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

1t is said on good authority that
Bryan has had his hair cut since going
to Mexico, but wagers are laid at odds
that he will not cut his wisdom teeth
down there or anywhere else. va.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Galveston is making progress with
that granite monument to the mem
DRY to the Texas heroes. 1t promises
10 be a bigger thing than Galveston
imagined and her gratitude to the
giyer will grow apace.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29
NEW PIANO S195. 90.

We offer this coming week, a New
Piano at $4,000, and several good sec
ond hand Upright Pianos at $125.OO.
Good Organs at $500. We intend
closing out the J. F. Jones & Company
stock and the goods will be sold re-
CARELESS of cost.
tt THOS. GOGGAN & BROS.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

There will be division of the De
mccratic party in 1900 on the none
tary question just as there was in
1896 and there are symptoms that the
Republican party may follow suit.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The restitution in Cuba grows more
and more acute. Actual starvation is
carrying off thousands, and there is no
relief in sight save that which comes
through American channels. Send out
the supplies.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The Baron Hirsch charity in New
York is trying to lessen the number of
garment makers. as the only way to
prevent fatal reduction of wages.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tab
lets. All druggists refund the money
II 1t fails to cure. Zoe. The genuine
has L. B. @. on each tablet
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The Chicago and Rock Island road
is said TO be pointing. to a connection
with the Mexican system at Eagle
Pass. If so it is likely to strike south
ward through Llano and Lampasas.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

John Bull is not accustomed to have
his representative mt n foreign court
dismissed by some other nation coming
in and ruling the roast.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The oil wells in Corsicana are not
diminishing their yield, but they will
pour no lubricant on the frictioned
wheels of Texas politics this coming
year. There win be more Crane than
derrick in that.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Russia has seized on a strong strate-
gle position in Corea and is sending
troops and ships to hold it. What will
the harvest be?
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The civilized nationes are waiting to
see what happens when the navies of
Russia and Great Britain meet on the
coast of China.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

New Orleans has no use for the Re.
publican party, but it rejoices in i'm
proved business conditions all the
same.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29
GOOD PASTURAGE.

Will pasture gentle stock. Plenty
or grass. water and shelter. Address
JAMES P. NEWCOMB,
Light 0dice.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

If occupation, or possession. is nine
points of the law, then Russia has the
nine points.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

There will be decided opposition il
Congress on the part of good Republi
cans to Cages gold standard policy.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29
AUTHORIZED COLLECTORS.

The following named are authorized
collectors for the Light:
H. c. SCHUMACHER, Advertising.
HARVEY L. STEELE, Subscription.
Subscribers are requested not to pay
their subscription without taking a re-
ceipt T. B. JOHNSON, Manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Washington and Columbus will di
vide the interest of the country for ;
season after the holidays.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The secret of producing the colors Of
nature has been mastered and now
your colored photograph Is verify.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The captains of the next guberpator.
ial campaign are drilling their forces
and appointing their generals.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Kid Mccoy is anxious to tackle Fit
and his lion. The Kid is only a bit
for the lion.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Had Great Britain stood by Japan
at the close of the war with China
Russia would not now occupy Corea.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The migration Of wild geese is said
to be nearly six weeks later than is
usual with these birds. This should
indicate that winter was late coming
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Russia has taken actual possession
of Corea and is not going to yield it
without a fight.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Japan has found out one other
time that might makes right in all mat
tiers connected with empire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The country will sustain McKinley's
bimetallistic policy far sooner than
Cages gold scheme.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

There is not a prominent DEMOCRATIC
editor in the country that is not pop
ping away at Hanna.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Monetary legislation in Congress this
session will move much as the armies
of the French king did.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Those Fall River spinners can secure
no concessions of any kind from the
owners of the cotton mills.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Hanna has stirred up some very bit
ter enemies in Ohio and the result is
not likely to be party harmony.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Blanco is going to make a spread
with his AutOnomist cabinet this week.
A cabinet without function.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29
TO CORRESPONDENTS

All contracts or bills must be approx
ed by the secretary or manager.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

Japan would hail with great satisfac-
ton some sign of unity of purpose with
herself on the part of Great Britain.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

in the north, but it really was on
time.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-12-29

The Salvation Army is preparing for
good industrial work in California and
Colorado.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
PLEASURE TRIPS TO GREEN.
WILLIE AND RETURN.

Capt. j. j. Powers, manager OF the
Greenville mail line, to gre the citi-
zens Of Providence an opportunity to
take delightful trip one the river has
placed round trip rates on the boat
leaving Vicksburg on Saturdays, for
Greenville at 81. SO including meals and
state rooms. This is only one fare.
The Annie Laurie is one OF the best
equipped boats on the river, and moth
ing could be pleasanter than round
trip, The fare is second to none
electric lights from engine room to
pilot house. Last Monday. the line
resumed the spring and summer sched-
ule-boats leaving Tuesdays. Friday s
and Sundays. at 1 a. m. Returning.
leaves Greenville on same days a. 8 P
m. For the last six months Capt
Powers has run two boats. making
four trips each week. This IS most
creditable to his management. Nc
city has better local packet service
than that rendered by the Vicksbure
and Greenville mail line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
GOOD TRAIN SERVICE.

Train service inaugurated by the Z
& M. v.R. r. and l. C. systems is ap.
preciaied by the travelling public. by
using the above lines you can go to
st. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincin-
natl and all points east with only one
change of cars and this change is maze
at Union Depot in Memphis, where
YOU get a solid vestibnle train through
TO all the above points. For tickets
or information call Oh local agents OF
address
JNo. A. SCOTT, Memphis, Tenn
A. II. HANSON, 6. 2. A., Chicago
His.
w. A. KELLOND, A. G. P. N.
Louisville, Ky.
JIG. SLAUGHTER, C. T. A. vicks
burg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
Sheriffss Sale.


State Of Louisiana. parish OF Eas. Carroll.
seventh District Gourt-A- J Forstall
vs.. v. nj. Purdy--Na. 4s6.
Nv virtue Of a writ OF Seizure and Sale to
me directed by the Honorable Seventh Dis,
tyiet Court for the parish OF East Carroit
Aforesaid. In the above entitled cause.
will proceed to sell at public auction. At the e
door of the Court House, IN the towp OF
Providence. East Carroll parish, Las on
Saturday, the 1eth day Of 4 pral 1891.
between the hours prescribed by law. ali the
night, title and Interest OF said v. NJ. Purdy
in and 70 the following, described property.
to-wit:
One acre of land on the Northeast corner
of Levee and Fifth streets, in the town OF
Providence, parish of East Carroll, Louis
lana, with all the buildings and improve
ments thereon or thereunto belonging ana
all the rents and revenues thert Off, eizeo
In the above suit.
Terms Of sale cash with the benefit Of APP
praisement. ~ r,,ru SAax,r
Sherift's Office, Providence. La, March 9th,
1897 .-6t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

The storm Of last Sunday night VIII
not soon be forgotten by the citizens
OF Providence nor those who worked
the whole night through-the water
apoye the crown of the levee in
street h of hundred or two yards and
built above the level of the water by
sacks of dirt and then planked to keep
/. from being washed away, with the
night as dark as Egypt, the wind blow
ing a regular gale, and each wave
daehing against the planking with such
force as to almost wrench it from lis
fastepings, the white and colored
people went TO work with q will, in
mud up to their knees and each wave
almost drenching them TO their skin
but they kept on, aud their efforts were
crowned with success. We hope never
to experience another night with 30
much anxiety and fear.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
FINE TAILORING,

The KIDD that we do, is not equalled
by any house in the State, not sur
passed BIZ any in the South. All that
is fashionable in IMPORTED woolens
for SUITS, TROUSERS and VEST
INGS ready for inspection.
Remember we use only IMPORTED
goods in our made TO order CLOTHES
Send US your orders.
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
There are very few in our town who

There are very few in our town who
will forget last Sunday night, when
the wind was blowing regular gale
aud the waves lashing the levee with
such terrific force that they would 60
clear over, aud it was almost On i'm
possibility to stand; but the white and
colored citizens worked with will un-
til sun mp the next morning and won
the hard-fought fight.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

On Monday it took proclamation
by Mayor Hamley to wake up the
sleepy old fogies of Providence to the
realization of danger, which caused all
business to be suspended aud the bust
ness houses closed their doors and
every person that was able went to
work in some manner on the levee be-
low town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

We understand that the hands
down near Holly Brook aud along 10
that part of the country refused to
work on the levee, but the determine
ton Of Mr.. j. G. Pittman in ordering
them TO vacate his houses and get Oh
OF his place in an hour or he would
put their things in the middle OF the
road, brought them to time and they
went to work. A majority of this
kind of labor are the most ungratefnl
wretches on Gods earth, who do not
care whether the levees hold or not
The only way to do is to make them
work, II il takes force.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
We do no, want il understood that

We do not wsut il understood that
we are taking an optimistic view OF
the situation. but it is another time
that the people have been gulled by
the statements of she engineers that
the .evees would hold any waters thai
should come aud the people living be.
hind them were perfectly safe. They
will tell us now elf" this and "if' thai
hadn't happened it would have beer
alright.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Rev. 2. r. Knickerbocker, OF Tallu-
lab, lost his fine horse last week, and is
described as q dark bay, about 10
hands high, white hind feet, long black
name aud tail. A liberal reward will
be paid for his delivery to Mr.. Yancey
Bell. We hope our citizens OF the
parish will keep lookout for the
animal and if they should come across
him to notify Mr.. Boil.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

We understand that the Illawara
leyee. where 90 much work has been
done, has had a levee of about nine
inches ont all The time, aud was built
No about three or four feet higher
We would like for the gentlemen o.
that neigbborhood to come up ano
take a lock at the levee along Ole
River bayou, where the thickness OF
whole sack was under water and which
has been built up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

No mail came by the steamer hutn
on Wednesday. We cannot say whose
fault 1t is. II may be the fault Of the
boat arriving at Vicksburg in the night
and leaving again in few hours after
wards: or it may be the fault OF the
postmaster al Vicksburg. One thing
is certain, there has been gross negh'
gence by some one. To think that we
have only received one mail this week
which arrived yesterday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

The river at Old river bayou, mic
above town, was fully six inche above
the crown of the Ievee, and which has
been built up by sacks OF dirt and
scrapers uuiil il is now nearly two feel
above the water. Il took work TO dc
this. and 10 think that it had to bt
done for several hundred yards
Messrs. Guenard and Franklin deserve
great deal of credit for their success
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Sam Gibson worthy aud hard
working colored man, living on the
Live Oak plantation, had the misfor-
tune of losing his house by fire on
Saturday night last. He had only
been OCCURRING it for few weeks
having Just finished building it, wher
the fire swept it away and barely es
Gaping with his life. He lost every
thing, With large supply OF ration
purchased the week before.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Our levee board has been censured
very much by some for not knowing
that the fight for the saving OF the
leyees would have to be made and thai
they should have been preparing fol-
il a, least ten days before they did
We do not look at il in that way, and
we believe that the board did all the,
could in the matter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

On account of the break in the levee
near Greensille on the Mississippi side,
our mail failed to arrive on Monday
evening aud that route has been en-.
tirely suspended, and will be for the
next month or so. All mail on the
river between Greenville aud Vicks'
burg will now be delivered by boat
and instead of receiving a mail every
day we will get it three times week
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
AGENTS WANTED

For War in Cuba, by Senior Quesada,
Cuban representative at Washington
Endorsed by Cuban patriots. In tre-
mendous demand. A bonanza for
agents. Only $3.50. Big book, big
commissions. Everybody wants the
only endorsed, reliable book. Outfits
free. Credit given. Freight paid
Drop all trash, and make $500 {
month with War in Cuba. Addres!
to-day, THE NATIONAL BOOK
CONCERN, 352-356 Dearborn st
Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Mr.. Royal Powell, son of our popu-
lar citizen, Mr.. T. j. Powell, who has
been ia New Orleans tor abouteten
months, returned home Wednesday.
We regret to learn that bis health Is
not good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

The people living away from the
dangers or an overflow can imagine
what IL is and the amount of work it
takes when it is known that over 3d.
600 sacks and over fifty thous.
and feet of lumber was used up IN our
parish inside of five days in building
up aud strengthening the levees.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03
Garden Seed.

Before buying your GARDEN
seed call at W. P. Burney's and get
some of those renown California seeds
just the kind to plant in this climate.
They are tho best; 15ct packages
marked down to. 10cts, and twice as
many small seed in paper as other
kinds. | also carry the d. Nj. Ferry
seed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Mayor Hamley has shown his worth
10 our town in the past ten days in the
systimatic manner ia which he has
handled the large lot Of material and
other things in his charge, aud we be-
lieve that his energies will be appreci-
ated by q majority of our citizens.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

The river got to 44.40 before coming
to a stand which was caused by the
breaks above, but il this had not hap
peued and the levees had been large
enough the river would have continued
TO rise until the middle Of the month
or longer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Assistant u. S. engineer w. 5.
Browns exertions and energy in the
successful fight against the mighty
Father of Waters is appreciated by his
friends, and he is the right man in the
right place. Capt. Newcomer is to be
congratulated in having such an. able
assistant as Mr.. Brown.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

Capt. w. S. Brown received dis
patch on Wednesday morning from
Capt. fiyder, who is In charge of the
government feet at Greenville, to con.
tinue to use the steamer Vedette unit
the danger was over.-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-03

We are sorry to say that hogs are
beginning to root up tbs Cemetery
side walk. Won't some one shoot
them and get dollar head from the
Cemetery Commissioners.