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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05
MRS. ALICE BENTON JOHNSON.

Through the tangled mazes of lifc's
pilgrimage. we meet sometime with
choice souls, whose individuality is so
marked--and the impress. made on
those, who enter the inner penetralia
of their influence is so enduring, that
we are justified in speaking more
than "Requiesca. in pace" when they
fall asleep.
Such was Mrs. johnson, born on
the Woodstock plantation in Carroll
parish-daughtcr of Mrs. M. A. Bar
ton and Col. Warren Magruder Ben
ton, she grew up a child of love and
indulgence, on the death of her mother
became an heiress in her own right.
She was educated at DIR. Falls Semin-
airy, Frankfort. Kentucky, where she
was wooed and won by Will Warren
johnson. nephew of ex-Vice President
Rici,Srd johnson, and heir OF Col. Matt
C. johnson of Lexington, eminent
iurist and banker. Their union was
one of mutual devotion. She followed
his fortunes with almost unparalleled
loyalty throughout his checkered life.
In the beginning of the Confederacy.
when he was Ajutant to Gen. Albert
Pike in the recruiting service in the
Indian Territory. she made her homo
always in the wake of the army.
Cast in the heroic mould there was
no daring too intrepid for her to do, in
defense of her rights or her princi-
pies. Her soul YVES at war ut all times
with falsehood. wrong and injustice; a
soul generous, hospitablc and kind
scornful of petty calculations-and
scornful of being scorned. Her high
spirit could not brook mean action.
She would rot have stopped to reach a
crown, If thereby she despoiled q fell
low creature. She worshipea tho SUI
preme good and loved. with PASSIONATE
devotion, the beautiful in all lis forms.
She had marvellous pity and yearuing
toward the weak and helpless. and
trod the earth with a sprnging step,
lest she might crush a worm. Her
sense of justice was uniiinching, and
paramount to All self-interest ant! am
bltion.
Ii her own comfort, or that of oth-
ers, required labor at her hands. she
performed the duty with such lofty
dignity, that the action itself became
idsalized and beautiful.
friendship she counted holy thing.
aud once bestowed. she famed its fire
win constant loyalty. Her hatred Of
sham, hypocrits and cant. were Sc
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Mrs. johnson in her last requests
left TO Mrs. Graham, Col. w. w. John.
sons silver spurs which were present
ed to him by his command for gallan-
try on the field, The beaded pouch
presented to him by the Chiefs in the
Confederacy, and the sword captured
in conflict from the enemy. These
relics will finally be placed in Memo
rial Hall, New Orleans, the South's
Battle Abbey.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

The closing exercises of our public
school on Friday evening last was a
pleasing entertainment. Every child
did remarkably well, which showed
credit upon themselves and upon the
teachers who had the undertaking in
hand. The exercises closed the most
successful year of our school, and as
we said last week, we hope TO see the
Same corps of efficient teachers in
charge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

That is pretty good joke on ono
Of the town candidates, who has been
cauvasing for votes. He tells each
colorcd voter that if they vote for him
that they cap get half of anything he
has, and that whenever they find them
selves little crampcd for cash to call
on him-affer the electioni He told
a colored man that I he had only one
$40 bill left that he could get half of
il and you ought TO have seen that
niger laughing at the liberality of
some white folks, who are known to
be otherwise than liberal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

The military company will have
their quarterly inspection and muster
tomorrow evening. 1t is to be hoped
that every member Of the company
who possibly can attend, will be pres
ent. There is very little Interest now
taken in the company and unless some
thing is done we are afraid that at the
end of the tour years. which is very
near up, tho East Carroll Guards viii
be a thing of the past, We regret to
say.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05


We learn that Capt. j. B. Dounally,
once popular and highly esteemed
citizen of our parish, is an applicant
for the position of Collector of the
Port at New Orleans, with the chances
strongly in his favor Of receiving the
appointment.
Capt. Donnally was popular here,
among Democrats as well as Repnbli-
cane, and be is just as popular in the
city of New Orleans, where be has be-
come one of the leading citizcre.
The appointment of Capt. Donnnlly
by the President TO the first position
in the Custom House of our State
would be hailed with delight, because
he is capable, upright aud honest, apd
is far superior in every respect 10
Wimberly, who is considered an un-
scrupelous politician and who is being
opposed By the leading Republicans Of
the STATE. The appointment of Capt.
DonDally would be an honor TO his
party, which is badly needed just
about now, in Louisiana.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

We took a trip across tho river on
Sunday last on board of the little
steamer Carroll. aud found that the
lands that only week or ten days
ago we're entirely submerged by the
waters of the Mississippi, were dry
and that the crops had already been
planted. There is no doubt that good
crops will be made and that the depos.
tie left on the land will be blessing
to the old worn out soil.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Hon. j. E. Ransdell and wife return
ed from Hot Springs yesterday even
ing. The many friends of Mr.. Rams
dell. will be glad to learn that his health
is improved very much during the
month at the Springs, and that he is
now ready for the arduous work be-
fore him at This torn of court 10 COM
mcuce on Monday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

a person was heard to remark on
Saturday morning last that it was a
pity that tho Banner-Democrat was
the only paper in town.. The man
who made this remark was never
known TO subscribe for home paper
in his life, and If newspaper had 10
depend on his kind for living, it
wouldn't run but very short time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Night marshal McINilliams came
across a suspicious looking individual
the other night and placed him in Jail
lie is a very heavy negro and is wear.
ing the shirt and shoes worn by Q
convict. Tile shirt is marked
"16. aud below this @3i" in stencil
with circle around it. lie refuses to
tell where he is from, but there is no
doubt that be is an escaped convict
from either Mississippi, Arkansas or
Louisiana. He gives The name Of
Henry Latchie.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Sam Morris. hard working colored
man, had the misfortune TO loose his
horse on Tuesday morning. Morris
thinks he died with hydrophobia.
He says dog was killed last week in
the Geld with all the symptoms and that
he thinks bis horse was bitten by the
animal. Several dogs were also bitten
before he was killed. This is a heavy
loss on Morris, and We hope that he
will succeed in getting another.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

In little paragraph in our last issue
we mentioned that lady was found
sick and bad received attention from
the Kings Daughters, which we eincc
learn is mistake snd that she did
not need the assistance or charity of
tho Kings daughters. II was not our
intention TO do the lady an injury, aud
gave the local as il was given US.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Mr.. G.. G. Martin, representing l..
Landau 81 Co, Grocers, of 81. Lonia,
dropped in on Monday to see us. aud
TO say that he was representing one OF
the best grocery houses in tho "Fuiure
Great" Mr.. Martin is one OF The most
popular drummers that visits our
Town and never leaves without csptur-
ing book full of orders. We wish
him good luck with his new house.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Now that GUNNER is fast -approsch-
ing and The warm season will 5000 be
here, all premises. aud out houses
should be cleaned up aud whitewashcd,
which will add very much 10 the en-
joyment Of good health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

The young men who attend church
Oh Sunday nights, should remember
that others go 10 the place Of worship
for the purpose of listening 10 the
minister, aud that their disorderly con-
duet is annoying. AS they generally
take the back part Of the church aud
caunot be- seen by all, we think il
would be good idea 10 call names,
which we will do the next time we see
such conduct going on.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

1t is said that our daily mail will
resume operation in about ten days.
Three mails week and as irregular as
they have been coming 10 US, don't
suit the people, and we are anxious
for the Time 10 come when our daily
mail is once more established.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Mr.. Charley Wilmington has pulled
down The horse shed next to the Fire
mans Hall and is putting it up on the
lot that the electric light plant occu-
pied. Charley is hustler, and with a
little time we hope to, see linn have
his railroad.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

The mail boat ON her Tuesday trip
WAS fully Twelve hours behind time
reaching Providence. This is very
annoying when il is taken into consid-
GRAFTON that we are only getting three
mails week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05
We OFFER NO BAIT

To trap the unwary--make no allur-
ing announcements TO catch you just
once.
The GUARANTEED value we give
in our matches SPRING CLOTH
ING, UNDERWEAR, HATS aud
NECkWEAR--and your money
back, if you want il, is protective
here.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt a;ten-
ton.
WARNER s. sEARLEs CO,
Vicks burg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Miss Emma. the accomplished and
attractive daughter of DR.. and Mrs.
w. D. Bell, arrived on Sunday morn
ing last from Macon. Ga, where she
has been attending Wesleyan College.
Miss Emma was welcomed home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

ton. called for Monday. June Z. 1897. will
be held at the courthouse.
Cd. Hurley.
w. G. McRae.
w. u. Dunn.
Supervisors of Election.
Lake Providence, La. June ], 1897.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05
Special Notice.
special Order No. 10.

Special OrGpr NO. 10.
Adjntaut's Office, Camp No. 17s, U. c. ",
Lake Providence. La, June 3, 1S08--All
comrades of Camp No. 1913. u. G. ". are
hereby commanded to assemble at Head
quarters on Tuesday. June s, 1897. at noon,
for the transaction OF imporiznt business.
A full attendaece is requested.
BY order of the Commander.
CHAs. Il. FGKLrY, AdJutaHt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

We notice in the n O. papers that
Ave convic.s jumped from fast mov-
ing train near Donaldsonvl'o last
week, and among them was Coleman
Nelson, sent up for ten years from our
parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

The programme executed by the
little girls aud boys at the closing
exercises of our school on Friday night
last, was highly enjoyable, aad there
was not parent presen, who did not
appreciate The efforts of the teachers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05
M Miller and family of MaYcrsyille,

Mr.. MlIIer ana IahiIIy OF ldaycTssIIse,
have located IN our town and are
domiciled in the franklin dwelling on
Hood street. Mr.. Miller is a hard
working man, aud a. good carpenter,
and we can recommend him to the
citizens of our town and country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Mr.. John Donavan was given a
hearty hand-sbake by his legion of
friends on Tuesday. He reports crop
and business good ia the lower END OF
the parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-05

Craps-seven or eleven, all tor The
amount Of Bets, has claimed another
victim, and Willie Hall, young
colored boy, all innocent party, was
the unfortunate one..
There is crap game run on the sly
in town, and on Saturday night week
ago il was in full blast, when dispute
arose between Jake Wright and Mat
Douglass oyer nickle. Wright slip
ped outsidc and secured half brick
aud returning TO the door let il fly,
and instead of striking the person In
tended, Willie Hall received The terri
BILE blow on his jaw bone. II knocked
him down, but ina few moments be
recovered and after little while went
10 his home, which is 10 the swamp.
On Saturday last Doctor Bernard was
called 10 sec him aud found him suffer-
ing with lock jaw and very high
fever. The Doctor had hardly re-
4
turned TO town before he received
word that he was dead. Wright Gas
Immediately placed in Jail.
Everything possible should be
douc to break up this low vice
of gambling and the persons run
ming the games severely pun
ished. Blu, in the past it has been
shown to be an impossibility to
mako a comviction-even white people
being known 10 perjure. themselves On
| the witness stand TO save the guilty
parties from heavy find or the peni-
Tertiary. Let the next grand jury
probe the matter thoroughly.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08
TO RENT!

Now is the time to secure splendid houses
flats and stores in beautiful clean part Of the city,
accessible by electric cars steam cars and Metro
politan Il" road. For one year from the first Of
May will rent any Of the twostory frame-with
stone foundauon-houses on Humboldt avenue,
just north Of Dversey avenue at the very low fig
ure Of SO per month. These are finished in oak
down stairs and Georgia pine up stairs. all i'm.
provements, and good modern plumbing. Also
good brick stores for $12 per month. and elegant
new six.room flats for $12 per month. TO appre.
ciate this property see it. It is the best for the
money in Chicago.
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1897-05-08
MOVE YOUR FACTORY
CHICAGO HEIGHTS.


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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
SORTED by THE SENDER
Operation of n New System of Dis.
trfbutfng Mail Matter


The second assistant postmaster genera!
has received encouraging reports from AS
sistant Superintendent r. c. jackson of
New York, who has charge of the intro
duction of n new system of distributions
The plan has primarily fer its object expe-
diton in the dispatch of second-class mail
matter and the saving of extra work on
the part of public, employees. Briefly, the
plan contemplates distribution of all
second-class matter by the sender as to
states, the department furnishing the nee
essary mail bags properly stamped ard
sending a representative to explain the
method. In letter from Pittsburg, Pa.
this morning. Superintendent jackson
shows conclusively the good results at
tanned. Last January, when he introduced
the system. II per cent of all the mail
matter OF the second class sent to the post
Office was mixed, and required distrfbu-
ton. In August 1t had fallen to IS per
cent, VII lie last month, the system nearing
perfection, but IL per cent of the matter
sent to the post Office was mixed
In discussing the new system with re-
porter of The Star this afternoon Mr.
Shallenberger said:
1.-The system Is one which gives publish
ers additional opportunity to catch late
trains and incidentally lover more ground
in the distribution of the mail No addi-
tional labor would be imposed upon the
publisher, who would simply distribute his
states, and thereby relieve the congestion
incident to the piling up of second-class
natter late in the afternoon, when con-
siderable time must be expended in the
distribution. The system, he said, would
be rapidly extended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
Holiday Presents
For the Baby.

Exquisite Paris and Berlin novel
ties of our own direct importation
and personal selection, not few of
which are original in design and
cannot be duplicated even here.
Superb Carriage Sets and Crib Sets
from Berlin; dainty wear things of
wonderful beauty, all made by hand
also hosts of practical, comfortable,
everyday wearables selected cspe-
cially for the holidays and marked
at most reasonable prices.
Hand crccheted worsted Bootees. white or with
pink and blue trimmings.
I2lc, I5c. and 25c. a pair.
Hand knit worsted Bootees, white with pink
or blne border.
38c., SOC to SI.oo pair.
Handcrocheted Worsted Sacques, white pink
and blue trimmings
soc. to S2.25 each.
Worsted Mittens. various dainty styles.
I5c. to soc. pair.
Beautiful little Silk Mittens.
SOC. to SIPS pair.
Worsted Drawer Leggns. white and black.
SOC. to $I.75 pair.
worsted Knee Leggins, white and black.
25c. to 75c. a pair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
Children's, Misses
and Youths Shoes.

Comfortable, well-made footwear.
at most reasonable prices. Especial
ly good values are:
Children's Hand-turned Wei Kid Button Shoes.
for dress wear, pat tip. Sizes Az to sh
SIPS per pair.
Chf1dren's Calfskin Button and Lace Shoes. for
school wear. Sizes sis TO 10ia.
SI.5o per pair.
Children's IIand-turned ric Kid Button Shoes,
for dress wear. pat. tip Laird, Schroeder d Co.
make. Sizes 10 S.
SI.5O per pair.
Misses Common-sense Wei Kid Button and Lace
Shoes, pat. tip.
$500 per pair.
Misses Caltskin Button and Lace Shoes for
school Sizes ii to 2.
So 90 per pair.
Misses Button and Lace Boots, Streeter toe,
pat. tip.
$50 per PAIR.
Misses French Kid Hand-sewed Button Boots,
egg toe. pat. tip. Sizes IL TO 2.
$500 per pair.
Youths Dull Wei Kid Lace Shoes, for dress
purposes.
$500 per pair.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
GIVE SPAIN A CHANCE.
Position of Representative Adams of
the Foreign AHairs Committcn

the Foreign Affairs Committee
AS stated in yesterdays Star. the s,:bcom-
nittee of the House foreign affairs COM
mittee appointed to consider Cuban affairs
consists of Messrs. Adams, Berry and Heat
Wole.
Representative Adams the chairman
when asked as to his views on the Spanish
Cuban status, said:
I'VE, in friendly way, through our min
lister at Madrid, Mr.. Woodford suggested
several things which Spain should do. such
as the speedy trial of American prisoners
more humane way of conducting the war
ana a better treatment of the conccntra-
does. Those suggestions were made inst
before the fall of the last Spanish ministry.
with the accession of the Saaasta ga hi
net, these propositions received favcrabie
recognition. and. by the recall of Weyler
the freeing of every American citizen the
returning to their homes. and the feeding
OF the concentrates, : ain has carried out
every friendly Irn""S j!un Of our govern
government to the - ms, autonomous in
character, and IN. er,rh conditions the
administration fee rai.c,i upon to give the
reforms On the par CT Spain fair trial
IN fact, under diriG IN ttic usage our friend
ly offers having hen accepted we must at
least give the Spanish ministry a chance 10
carry out the reform and await the result -
Representatives Berry of Kentucky, the
mittee, said: Il am in favor of the rccoe-
milton of the belligerency of the Cubans
The people of my section feel that way
and would he ready to fight to sustain that
principle. 1t seems to me that autonomy
is a gold brick proposition Spain has had
three years to close the war and has done
nothing. l am not anxious to rush our
country into Il foreign complication. but
after 100000 lives have been sacrificed in
Cuba it is about time we did something
Representative Heatwole, the other men,
Der OF the subcommittee, will not be inter-
viewed, saying he will investigate the sub
ject and await further developments.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
Christmas
Aprons.

Aprons are always acceptable as
Xmas gifts. We invite attention to
our vast assortment of Aprons for
women, girls, children, nurses, maids
and mattresses, purchased especially
for the holidays. Both foreign and
domestic goods are represented. and
better values are shown than here
tofore
Lawn Aprons with deep hem and fancy -.
porder. fach.. INSTRUMENTATION. O>'
Lawn Tea Aprons. trimmed with colored ,-<
embroidery, good width ties. Each. ~.
Lawn Aprons. deep hem hem and tucks orc
or wide insertion Each. ~.
Fine Swiss Aprons. trimmed with huted rufhe
edged with lace. beading and ribbon-nce ~.
for fairs, bazaars, etc. Each. ............ ~.
Fine Swiss Aprons, trimmed with wide lace,
insertion. tucks and ribbon, neat peck ,Qc
Lawn Aprons large and small in splendid va
riety, trimmed with tucSs, embroidery, In 30
sertion and Neutrality-suspicious. strings Ea.. OON'
Lawn Aprons. extra wide deep hem. or No.,
hem and tucks, long and wide ties. Each. .1SS
Nurses Cambria and Lawn Aprons, double
width. deep HEM long and wide strings. coc
Each ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Fine Lawn Aprons, trimmed with embroidery in
sertion or deep hem and tucks, long strings. eoc
Each --..-----......-......- 49,
Dainty Swiss Aprons trimmed with iuted -o
Iuffe, lace and ribbon. Each. .-...-..... ooN.
English Mattresses aprons. deep hem. with
without ruf1e over shoulders, long GOO
Various other styles including some very elabo-
rate effects, trimmed with embroidery insertion,
lace and ribbon.
Second floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10

Very fine Allwrol Fancy Checked Chcviot Suits
splendid ma ier!al, nicely made, perfect fitting
two pairs of pants with each suit. Sizes to IL
Sizes up TO s have braided sailor collar.
Special Price, $3.50.
Extra fine Imported Atwood Scotch Cheviot
Cloths. made up into Boys suits. with extra
pants-handsomc Iatterns scrvicoable culors for
dress everyday wear Sizes to IG Sizes up
to 8 have braided collar. pairs pants with each
suit.
Special Price, $500.
All-wou CLeviut Suits manufacturers sampesl
elegantly made. bts Materials double SEATS AMI
Knees scwsd throughout with silk. Sizes To Is.
Worth S57! and $tI..
Special Price, $3.50.
For little fell"ws-very good quality Blue Cheviot
trimmed with red. white black hraids. plated
sleeves, lanyard and whistle with each suit Sizes
3 to 10. Worth $500.
Special Price, $3.50.
Very fine All-woci Heavyweight Blue Serse
Sailor Blouse Suits-very stylish and handsomely
trimmed and braided with soutache braid; ele-
gantly made. Sizes to H. Worth 5000.
Special Price, $500.
Third floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-12-10
Csc. NeckWear.

Tomorrow will probably the last of that
special lot of Mems silk Scarfs-Tecks and Gradu-
ated Fourth hands advertised n couple days ago
at &c. They made of 5oc silks and can't be
dupi 'at"d.
OThese are not on sale in Mems
Department, but on main floor, un-
der skylight, close to ribbons.