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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
GOOD TRAIN SERVICE.

Train service inauguraied by the \.
& M. V.R. r. and |. C.. systems ia APP
preciaied by the travelling public. by
using the above lines you can go 10
st. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincin-
natl and all points east with only one
change of cars and this change is mace
at Union Depot in Memphis, where
YOU get a solid vesiibule train through
TO all the above points. For tickets
or information call on local agents OF
address
JNO.A. SCOTT, Memphis, Tenn
A. IL. HANSON, G. +. A, Chicago
Ills.
w. A. KELLOND, A. G. p. N.
Louisville, Ky.
w. d. BRENT, c. I. A. Vicksburg
| Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The weather that we have been ex-
periencing for the past two or~three
weeks has been muchly mixed. One
day the weather has been beautiful ana
spring-like, the next rainy ana Inc
wind blowing, and then the next cold
enough 10 make fires comfortable. IL
looks like this is the mixture we ge'
when we have full river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Mr.. Albert Harris, Deputy Grand
Chancellor of the Knights of Pythias OF
the State. arrived in our town on Sat
urday last and on Sunday evening lect-
pred TO the Providence Lodge. We
learn that those who were present were
greatly pleased and learned great
deal about the secret work OF the order
We regret that Brother Harris arrived
in our town during the high water
scare, which kept great many away
who would like to have been present
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Although there is a gloom cast over
this community on account OF the h.gh
stage of the river and the fear OF a
break in the parish, the feast Of Easter
will be celebrated as usual by the az
ferent churches. All have been pre-
nairine for the feast. Both the Eplseo-
nal and the Catholic Churches have kept
The holy week, and both will have
celebration in keeping with the least
Mrs. Ransdell, the organist at the
Catholic Church, ever indefatigable II
what she undertakes. has prepared
fine programme of music. that VIII %
rendered at the morning service OF tn
Church. Let everybody go to Church
on Easter Sunday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The disseminating of the trains on
the Y. 81. NJ. V. r. r., from Vicksburg
to Memphis on account ofthe overflow,
will moi inconvenience the travelling
public wishing to go North or even to
New Orleans. Connections are now
made at jackson, Miss, with the Ill
inois Central Cannon Ball train, which
ia one of the fastest and safest roads III
the country. For Information call on
Mr.. w. ID. Bred, City Ticket Agent
ut Vicksburg, who will give all the III
| formation necessary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

We learn from the officers OF the
steamer Annie Laurie that the water
has covered the iracks.of the I " IL
V. r. r., in several places between
Vicksburg and Baton Rouge, and thai
trains will have to be discontinued be-
tween these points. Ii this is fac
our New Orleans mail will have to &c
by way of Jackson, aud from shi'
change the papers will reach us ont
mail later than if they came direct from
n. o. to Vicksburg.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
PROCLAMATION.
MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PRoSil
DENCE, LOUISIANA.

MAYORS OFFICE. TOWN OF PRoYl-
DENCE, LOUISIANA.
In accordance with provisions OF tbe
charter OF the town of Providence, and ny
iireetion OF the Hon. Board OF Aldermen,
an election is hereby ordered to take 1 p'ace
1ao1 for the pprpose OF eIecting Mayor,
secretary. Treasurer. City Marshal ana
five Aldermen.
All persons who may desire to vote al
sa;d election are required to register and
procure proper registration papers PEI a IN a g
the General Assembly of the State OF Lou
isiana. approved July. 1884,
The supervisor of registration VIII can as
his office to be opened on Monday, the iztl
day of April. 1897. at hours TO pc Dy mn
| fxed and place designated in accordance
Given under my hand and official seal Q
| the town of Providence. on this the iot
/ day Of April, 1891. r.,-,,
Attest:
G. II. EGELLY, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
flommunicated.]

Communicated
Banner Democrat:-We are told
that Mr.. j. ID. Tompkins has been the
only voluntary guard on the levee from
this place to Stockner's up to tuesday
NIGHT last. when he was relieved oy
MIR. Williamson and others. Mr..
Tompklns has ridden every night iof
three weeks, except about three nights
and has not ridden in the river yet-as
was feared by the TWO who wanted &c
introduce guard system, ana wouio
have been successful IN their lntroouc
ton but for fear of riding in the river
Try it over gentlemen, there Is n'
danger, as there are guards near.
every half mile over the rout with ian
terms every thousand yards.
sS-A-DAY VOLUN1EER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Hon. Robt. Nicholson was up from
Salem GU Wednt sday, aud reported
the situation along the >levee front III
that part of the parish in critical con-
ditiou. and that they have beeu ham,
oered very much by not having bar
rows end other necessary thingsto put
on a larger force. We hope that he
will be successful in his fight. Ht
daseryes to be, for no mau in ih'
whole parish has worked any harder
| than he has.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
FASTER.

Nh Easter flowers blow fair and sweet,
oh. Easter bells ring clear,
For hearts on earth. with reverence meel
Angelic voices hear,
At6rob with ecstacy to greet
The risen Christ, held dear.
By cross and crown and stone-sealed TOMB
Nv agony of death and gloom,
OF sun deserted earth.
BY triumph OF soul, glorious
Above the grave victorious,
BY martyrs life laborious,
BY sacrificial birth.
oh, hearts of men beat holy,
Oh. God-sealed brows bend iowly,
Oh. prayerfu lips sing boldly,
Glad Easter hymns OF mirth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
Registration n ot1ce'

Notice is hereby given that The rea'stra q,
ton book for the Town OF Providence VIII
he onen at nv office in said town from
Wondav Anril 10Th to Monday the It'll day
Of June, 1897, the date fixed for holding the
election for municipal officers of said town
finder Act No. 50 of 1898, providing Tor
new registration, it is nece ssary that every
one desiring to vote in said election sbai
register anew. ,n .ossor
Providence, La, April 18th. 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

A break in our levees this late IN the
season, when there are thousands Oh
acres of cotton aud corn planted ana
thousands of acres of both up, would
he a blow to our farmers that it would
take wears to recover from. 1t is
Question if they ever would recover II
a break should take place, now that
cotton has got down to such low
figure.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Assistant U. S. engineer W. 3.
Brown informed us on Tuesday that
the leyees in Tensas and Concordia
were from five to eight feet higher
than the river on Sunday last. lie
SAYS that the people in our parish have
30 comprehension of the amount OF
work that has been done in Madison,
Tensas and Concordia in the last ten
or fifteen days towards building up
and strengthening the embellishments IL
these parishes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The remains of Mr.. John Hamilton
were brought up from Vicksbnrg Gu
Sunday morning last and laid 10 res'
in the Providence Cemetery. The re-
mains we're accompanied by Mr.. W.
N. BHthing, Master OF the Vicksourg
Lodge. A. F. s. A. ii. Pecan Cove
I.odoe of our town. conducted the
funeral rites and the beautiful and I'M
posipa Masonic burial ceremony was
| touching indeed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
Notice.

STOCKHOLDERS OF LAKE PROVIDENCE
0RITIIDING AND LOAN ASSoCiA-
TION LIMITED. ..o
The annual election Of Directors 0, tne
Lake Providence Building ana Loan h III: 40
If the Secretary on Monday the 1870 day OF
April. 1897. from noon to p: m. ,ha
And at the same place at p. N. o. ins
same day the regular annual meeting o.
stockholders will be held to hear me reports ias
Of officers for the year ending April l, .lss.
and 10 transact such business as may eohie
Nv order Of teh Board of Directors.
Dy oius' '. c. f. DAVIS,
secty Lake Providence, B. Y A.
i Lake Providence, La, April ora, iosss-S''
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Our friend Hugh Mcclure caught
one of the deer that was run out OF
Mississippi by the overflow. ana
branded the deer 1892" his mark, and
nut bell Oh his neck. Hugh built a
fence about eight feet high and put
his deership in the enclosure and when
he returned TO see how he was getting
along. there was no deer TO be seen
lie yamoused the ranch.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

We were told on Tuesday that two
guards. whose duty il is 10 watch the
levee above town, were found SOUND
asleep during Monday night. Are
these the kind of men to be placed on
the levee 10 watch the danger that
NAV come al any moment. This II
mot the first time that they have beer
reported asleep, and why the authori
ties do not ge, other mon who will d'
their duty, VIC do not understand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The attention of the stockholders OF
the Building and Loan Association are
called TO q notice in another column
notifying them of the annual election
of Directors of the Association on
Monday next aud also to meeting Tor
the purpose of receiving the reports OF
the officers for the last year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

We call attention to the adyerilse-
ment of the Acme Brick Co., published
in another column. This is company
composed intirely of colored men,
who have started this industry, ana
we hope will. succeed. 1t is a
fact that il is the only kiln of brick
ever burned here, that will give salts
| faction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

We are like the majority OF citizens.
that there should be no let up in the work
on the levees, and there has been no
place along the line where unneces-
sary work has been done. 1t breaS
should happen on account Of stinginess'
who would be to blame? Keep up the
work until the danger is over if the cost
is little heavy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The whole of Beauf river swamp Is
said 10 be under water. The Bayou
Macon is rising rapidly, but there Is
no fear or apprehension that any OF
our low lands will be effected and that
the Macon is able to carry OIL all the
water that may come down from that
direction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

In this section such stock OF mems
and boys SPRING CLOTHING, IN
DERWEAR, NEGLIGE SHiRlo'
HATS and CAPS as we show.
CLOTHING made for US by the
famous house of ROGERS, PEEf 81
Co., just in.
Send us your orders.
Money back not suited
Mail orders receive prompt at'en'
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The pretty custom of our May pic
MICS gotten up by Providence Fire Co.,
over twenty years ago and held annu-
ally ever since, will not take place on
the 1st of May. 1t is pity that there
will DO no browning of the lovely May
Queen and other pleasures gotten VI
for the children.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Last Saturday morning we were
visited by frost. II was rather late
in the season and we do not suppose
there was person in the country who
,bougbt that we would get frost this
late. There was a good deal of cotton
lust up, but We learn that it was not
killed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

We are now having beautiful moon
light nigh,s, and there is not much
danger of those who ride the levess al
nioht falling into the river. Our
friends who started the patrol can go
ont with safety.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Now that we are entirely dependent
upon the river rout for our mails.
Postmaster Taylor should hold the
mail at his office just as long as posi-
BILE. On the nights that the boat Is
due down mail should be received at
his office up to at least 8 O'Clock. BY
doing this he will receive the thanks
of the community. We know that the
n. m. will do anything reasonable for
the patrons of his Office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

We were in hopes that Mr.. John
Williams would not need TO use the
false floor in his shop again after the
recent fall of thirteen inches; but the
water fooled him and has again COW
cred his floor and is creeping up 10
where il was before.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Several of our planters have oeeh 10
yicksburg lately trying to get hands
Very few hands from the overfoweo
reu;o,, want TO find work, II they
think there is any chance of being FED
by the government.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Mrs. John L. Martin came up from
Vicksburg on Sunday morning last
with the remains of her brother, Mr..
John O. Hamilton. On Sunday his
remains were laid 10 rest by the side
of his three brothers who rest in our
pretty home of the dead.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

Mr.. Levy invites the ladies OF our
town aud parish to call and LOOK al
The handsome line of goods he, 10 car
rying. Mrs. Levy and Miss M'nssy,
he lady clerks, win take pleasure III
showing the goods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

A drcdge boat will arrive IN Few
,avs which will be put TO WORK get
ting out the coal los, below town wv
ar Three weeks ago by the tow Doa'
running on the Shipiand bar. Inc
coal from eight boats eau be gotten
ont
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

The steamer Carroll, the little boat
that was intended for our ferry, has
been at the levee for several days, and
has made one or two trips across the
river and on Sunday last made a TRIP
TO Maversville. Ii is small craft, but
lust the thing for a ferry. Mr.. Ross,
the young man who built her, deserves
a great deal of credit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17

A telegram was received on Monday
from Mr.. John r Keller, who went 10
Hot Springs for the benef, OF ms
health some weeks ago, informing his
wife and friends that he is very SICK.
Ills wife has gone TO his bedside.
We hope that Mrs. Keller will find
him much better upon her arrival.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
Linen suite at Whites.

Local and Parish News.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-04-17
The BhENER-DEMOeRkT.

Saturday, April II, 1897.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-06-10
THE IMMIGRATION QUESTION

still Threatening Trouble In Hawaii.
More Japanese Men-of-War Coming.
SAN FRANCISCO. June 1.-THE steamer
Coptic arrived yesterday evening from
Honolulu, bringing advices up to May
81.
According to the latest information
procurable the difficulty between Ja-
pan and Hawaii, growing out of the
immigration question, has been in
creased, rather than diminished. by
the diplomatic proceedings. Officers
on board of the Japanese cruiser Nan
iwai, now at Honolulu, state that
second Japanese man-of-war is now
en- route to Honolulu, and that third
vessel is about to depart from Yoko-
hama for the islands.
Mrs. Shimamura, wife of the Jap
anese minister here, has arranged to
leave for japan ON June 5. The in
tended departure caused rumor in
Honolulu to the effect that the minis
ter would soon follow her. He adj
mitted that he was not sent with the
answer of the Hawaiian government
in regard to the immigrant contro.
versy, and he gave close friends to
understand that unless a reply salts.
factory to him were made, he would
depart for Toxic, thereby severing
diplomatic relations between japan
and Hawaii
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-06-10
THE BOOK WORLD.

Mr.. Rider Haggard has finished new
novel dealing with Boer life, entitled
1.-THE Swallow"
Mr.. Richard lie Gallienne contracted
his second marriage recently when he
made Miss Julie Norregard, London
journalist, his wife. The witnesses
were Mrs. James WEIGH and Mr.. VIII
liam Sharp, of literary note.
Pierre Lott, who is at present en- ac-
tive service on the French war shin
Javelot, has produced a new book.
"Ramuntcho," study of Biscayan
landscape and manners. CASTOR Des-
champs declares it to be 1.-THE true Lott.
the Lott of the old manner"
young woman has received the nm.
usual honor of the freedom Of a London
guide. She is daughter OF. Lord Am
herst of Hackney, and, having written
History of Gardening in England. !"
has just been honored by the Worship
full Company of Gardeners.
S. Il. Crockett has been taLing o
walking tour in Pomerania. we axe nd
vised by the English papers, no donbt
with a view Of acquiring 'local colorn
for his new story, "The Red Axe !" the
scene of which is to be laid In Pom
erania.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-06-10
NEWS AND NOTES.
A Summary of Important Events.
FIFTY.FIFTH CONGRESS.
Especial Session.)

IN the senate on the 3lst, no business was
transacted, immediate adjournment being taken
out Of respect for Decoration day In the
house, after a 15-minute session, the house ad-
tourned to allow its members to participate in
Memorial day exercises
In the senate, on the 1st, John I. McLaurin,
who succeeds the late Senator Earle, Of South
Carolina, was sworn in The tariff bill was
taken up and its consideration occupied
the remainder of the open session A short
executive session was held soon after which
the senate adjourned......In the house the
adoption OF the conference report on the sun
dry civil appropriations bill was the principal
businesstransacted, the most Of the session be-
ing taken up by lively discussion Of the
policy Of Speaker Reed and the republican ma
iority.
In the senate on the I'd, Mr.. Tillman secured
the adoption of resolution directing the judi
ciary committee to inquire into the recent de-
cisions against the South Carolina dispen sary
law, with view to reporting such legislation
as might be desirable to enable the state to
regulate the liquor traffic in its own way. The
tariff bill was then taken up and its considera-
ton occupied the remainder of the session
Much progress was made, one-hah Of the i'm
portant metal schedule being completed. The
house was not In session
In the senate, on the 3rd, after the usual ex-
citeing debate precipitated by Senator Till
man, consideration of the tariff bill was re-
sumed, and ten pages Of the metal schedule
were covered 80. In the house several bills were
passed by unanimous consent, among them one
to make the $40 900 unexpended balance of the
Mississippi food Of thesuferers fund avail
able for the Ell Paso CTex.) flood sufferers
In the senate, on the 4th, speechmaking oc-
cupied so much of the time that but little prog
ress was made on the tariff bill Consideration
of the metal schedule was completed and the
first item of the wood schedule was taken up
but not finished Mr. Mantel (Mont) made a
plea for increased protection for the wool
grower, and Mr. Butler On. c. spoke in favor of
an income tax The house was not in ses-
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-06-10
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

IN the senate. OL Tile 9Th, cOnSIdera-
ton of the tariff bill was resumed, the
word schedule was completed and the
sugar schedule was reached. During
the day many of the paragraphs of the
wood schedule were agreed to, but
that restoring lumber to the dutiable
list at 81 per 1000 feet proved the
greatest stumbling block encountered
since the debate began, and led to an
extended debate which developed
wide divergence of views. The house
was not in session.
A CLoUD-BURsT in the hill country of
The province of 1ser, in southeastern
France, on the 9th, caused the overflow
of the River Norge and the destruction
of number of paper mills and silk fac
tories as well as houses along the
banks. At the towns of Voiron and
Moirons the river rose suddenly 20 feet.
One person was drowned. and the loss
to property is estimated at 100000
francs. Four thousand factory opera
tives were thrown out of employment.
THE weekly statement of the New
York city associated banks, issued on
the 5th, showed the following changes:
Reserve, decrease, 81, $50, 275; loans, in
crease, 81, 400, 600; specie, increase, $751;
700; legal teuder, decrease, S213,2O de-
posts. increase, S., 655. 100; circulation,
decrease, So, 700.
THERE have been so assertions from
| the ranks of the marines and seamen
of the battleship Oregon since it ar
rived on Puget sound about two
months ago. As rule the deserters
were new men, such as chafed under
| the restraint and discipline eXacted
| aboard a man-of-war.
NJ. THOMSON and NJ. Mirman, mem
hers of the French chamber of depu-
ties. fought duel. on the 9th, grow
| ing out of an article written by the
| latter attacking NJ. Thomson. Nj. Mir
man was slightly wounded in the fore
| arm.
NJ. JUSGBLUT, of San Francisco. has
been chosen to represent the German
/ shooting societies of California at the
twelfth German Bundesschuetzen fest,
which will be held at Nuremburg July
6 to l..
A SPECIAL dispatch from Dieppe says
| that the French trawler Liberte, re-
! Gently engaged in the Iceland fisheries,
has been lost with 2S members of her
crew.
| OK the 5th the associated banks of
/ New York CITY held SIS. $40. s25 in ex-
cess of the requirements OF the p per
cent rule.
A SLIGHT earthquake shock of short
duration was felt in Butte, Mont, at
$50 o'clock on the morning of the 9TH
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1897-06-10
A GRAND JURY's DILEMMA.

Refused Access to Reports Necessary to
the Performance of Their Duty.
MINNEAPOLIS, Mimi, June 5.-The
grand jury's investigation of the at
fairs of the failed banks with a view
to indicting derelict officials has led to
a very unusual dilemma. The jury
found it needed the reports of the
state bank examiner to the governor
and sent to Gov. Clough asking for
them. He refused to give them up.
The jury then subpenaed him. He
responded, but came without the re-
ports and refused to furnish them.
Yesterday the jury reported its dilemma
to the district court, where the matter
will be argued en- banc.