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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12
LOW ROUND TRIP RATES VIA THE
YAZOO & MISS. VALLEY X. Il.

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from Vicksburg to Chattanooga aud
return, July IS, IA and Is, with final
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of S13.05. An exteusion of the limit
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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12
DIR. f. Z. Artaud has returned from
Vicksburg.

DIR. f. E. Artaud has returned from
Vicksburg.
Mr.. G. A. VoeIker, OF Pamela, was in
tho city Wednesday.
Mr.. Albert Taylor served his coun-
try as o juror this week.
Lawyer l.. X Barber, of the Bend
was in town this week attending to
business.
Mr.. John Donavan gave US pleas
ant call on Wednesday, and left US al
order for job work.
District Attorney Holmes came ur
from Tallulah Oh Sunday morning last
and is now after the evil doors.
Misses Mabry and Eddie Bass, the
pretty and accomplished daughters o.
MIR. and Mrs. j. G. Bass, are homo
from school.
Mrs. NJ. l.. Graham left on the
Anchorline, Bluff City, for New Or.
leans, after q few days visit 10 hel
sister, Mrs. T. j. Powell.
Messrs. John Pittman, Chris Nc,
Ginnis and Geo. Smith, from the Good
rich neighborhood, were IN town this
week on court business.
Miss Emma Guenard, of New Or.
leans, sister of our popular townsmar
Mr.. j. S. Guenard, arrived on Tuesday
10 spend few weeks.
Mrs. E. Stein and Miss Maggie
Schneider, who have been visiting il
Greenville for the past three weeks
returned yesterday on the Savannah
Hon. Robt. Nicholson, looking the
picture of good health, was in town oil
Tuesday and Wednesday. lie reports
the crops, both cotton aud corn, look
lug pretty.
Miss Dellah Bell, who has been teach
ing school at Dexter, Tenn, for the pas
session, returned on Friday last tC
spend the vacation at home. We art
sorry to learn that Miss Deilah has 10
been enjoying good health.
Miss Rose Klenn, charming ant
accomplished young lady of DeSoto
Mo, arrived Monday on visit TO Hon
f. j. Hamley and family, and will re
main for month orsix weeks. Mis-
Klenn is cousin of our popular an(
worthy Mayor, and teacher in thu
high school of DeSoto. We wish hel
pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

We hope that the first thing the new
board of Aldermen will consider is
to continue the services of the night
marshal. 1t is something that town
the size of Providence should always
have. He may never be called upon
to perform any duty, and we hope
that he never will be but il is a good
thing for the citizens of the business
portion Of town to know that there is
q Waterman always on duty to give
the alarm in case of fire or 10 do any
other service required of him. Keep
up the night marshal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12
Communicated
WATER-WORKS.

Demo crat:-Through your
columns l would like to have word
with the people of Providence relative
to building water-works plant in our
town. Your public spirit will l feel
sure. make you favor the enterprise,
and your aid in promoting it will be
gratifying to those who feel an interest
in the upbuilding of our little city.
That water works IN Providence
would he most desirable acquisition.
l do not think anyone will deny.
There might be few old fogies who
would be a little suspicious Of any sys-
TEN intended to supplant the rain-bar-
ell. the pitcher-pump, the tin dipper, OF
the weekly bath in the family wash-tub,
but even their opposition would spring
not so much from aversion to n better
system as from false notion that I'M
provements of this nature are not prac-
ticable IN small towns. Many smaller
towns than Providence-even farm
houses and mIlls-all over the country
have well equipped water-works; and
none con be blessed with more natural
advantages for the construction and
operation of this great convenience
than Providence. We have at hand in
our lake never-failing supply of bet
ter water than most towns obtain by
boring hundreds of feet or building
costly aqueducts.
Inventive genius, skill and energy
have made it possible for us to convert
the gentle zephyrs that rustic the leaves
over our heads into power that viii
sprinkle the grass at our feet, to hor
ness the very breezes that. ripple tht
surface of the lake and send those rip
pies splashing through our homes
What is so luxurious or necessary as
good wholesome refreshing bait
in ones home? What convenience
is so essential to cleanliness ant
health as gurgling stream OF pure
water, VIXEN we go about on
dry and forbidding streets thes'
hot summer days. shifting am
sneezing the dust that envelopes US
and think how easy it would be 4
change the scene into one of coolnes
and comfort. We are astonislied tha
the people do not build water-works
There is no reason why Providence
should not have water works and man.
other Improvements and convenience
that would go to make life more pleas
ant. Our merchants and business mel
should awake to u realization OF III
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

Several of our citizens, numbering
fifteen or twenty, were up before his
Honor this week for riding on the pub
lie levee. The most of them plead
guilty and were fined one dollar aud
costs. The Judge told them that on
account OF the heroic work that they
had done in tho late high water fight
that he would let them off with this
light fine, but that if they violated the
law in the future and were brought
before him that he would give them
the full limit of the law. So watch
out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

AS will be seen in another column,
the delinquent tax list is now being
published, and we are delighted 10 say
that it contains less names than any
list for years. 1t speaks we'll for our
worthy sheriff, who has done all in bis
power in behalf of the taxpayers IL
extending the time and showing other
favors. which we know they appreci-
ate. Since the first issue, last week,
several pieces of property have been
taken out, and we hope that before the
day of sale that every delinquent will
have settled up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

We give room in this issue TO @
communication on the subject oil
waler-works for our town, aud think
that the subject should be ngitated,
and if possible secure such an acquisi-
tion for our town. Many places
smaller than Providence have water
works and we believe that with it,
tie work OH the part of the few live
men of our town we could secure such
very important thing as wafer
works. We hope to hear more on this
subject.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

Down. near Goodrich's landing last
Saturday night two colored boys got
into a dispute over a game of craps
and one of them was killed. We have
not heard any of the particulars.
There are more colored people killed
over this kind of gambling than any
other game that we know of, and the
laws should be strictly enforced. The
colored boy who did the killing is now
in JAIL
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12
GOOD TRAIN SERVICE.

Train service inaugurated by the \,
& NJ. V. Il. r. and |. G. systems is ap-
preciated 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 made
at a Union Depot in Memphis, where
you get a solid ves,ibmle train through
10 all the above points. For tickets
or information call on local agents OF
address
JNO. A. SCOTT, Memphis, Tenn
A. Ii. HANSON, G. p. a.. Chicago
Ills.
W. A. KELLONB, "A. G. P. n.
Louisville. Ky.
w. d. BRENT, CT A. Vicksburg
Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

In printing the tickets the Secretary
of State or Public Printer made mis-
take, and instead of having the name
of Mr.. g. L. Davis as o candidate fer
Treasurer, his name appeared on the
ballots as q candidate for Secretary; but
we do not believe that it cut any
figure, and that Mr.. Bell would have
been elected by large majority.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

We take pleasure in copying the fol-
lowing specia! from Alexandria. La,
TO the Times Democrat, under date of
the 3rd inst. The many friends of
"Miss Berdie" in our little town, wish
her happiness and JOY during her
married life: "Mr. William II. Robert
son aud Miss Mary A. LeMay were
united in marriage at ST. Francis
Xavier's Catholic Church, III this city,
at $50 O'Clock this morning. Rev.
Father L. Menard officiating. The
groom is son of the late a. II. Rob-
ertson, and resides on Bayou Roberts,
near Alexandria, where he is engaged
in planting. The bride is u sister OF
Mrs. p. E. ii. Loveland, of this city,
formerly of Lake Providence, La, aud
is charming aud accomplished young
lady. The young couple have many
friends, who tender hearty eoi'gratala--
tionsi
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

good which they will derive from
water-works. To say nothing of con-
veniences and sanitation, the protection
from fire which water works would
afford, ought to make them. all eager
for it. With water-works, properly
constructed, a disastrous fire IN the
business part of town would be almost
impossible. BY all means let us all
pull together and pull hard for the
Providence water-works. II.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12
FETE CHAMPETRE.

On Monday night, June 14th. a
Moonlight Fete Campfire will be
given on the lawn of Mrs. w. N.
Whites, for the benefit of the Parson-
age Society. The grounds will be
made gay and attractive with floral
decorations and Japanese lanters, and
n number of new aud unique features
introduced.
Refreshments, consisting of ice
cream, cake, ice tea, sandwiches, salad
and coffee will be served at moderate
prices.
Admission, 1oeis
Mrs. j. NJ. Kennedy, President
Mrs, W. n. White, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12
Our Naglige Shirts.

This season, many negligee shirts
will be seen going 10 business
Some IL be uncomfortable-uot fit.
Somc-colors II fade.
Others II be poorly cut, badly made.
Motif bought hers.
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt aticn-
ton.
WARNER s. SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Mise.
Hea- Anthrax vaccine fol. charbonr q
the GIeaara drug s;ore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

We learn that the crops throughout
the parish were never in O finer condI-
ton, and that the late rains came just
when needed. The nights have been q
little cool for cotton, but il is said that
the crop stood it very we'll and that
the plant is fiourishing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

We hope that all i'll feeling that may
have been made by the town election
will be forgotten aud that all will be-
come friends once more. 1t is moth
ing but natural 10 feel little sore over
the defeat of friend, but as we say,
let the past he forgotten.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

!. The town election that took place
on Monday last, was not half as excit-
ing as was supposed thst it was GO
ing o be, if one was TO judge from the
amount Of talk that was INDUCED In
before hand The day passed off
quietly and there was no fussipg what
ever.
The complete victory for the "Peo-
pies or Hamley ticket, was for
gone conclusion, except by q few, who,
like the drowning man, catching at
straws," hated to acknowledge their
defeat until The result was known Off
cialiy. The large vote received by
Mr.. IIamlcy showed his popularity,
and refu,ed the charges that he would
only receive sprinkling of the white
vote, when in fact he received over
two thirds.
Mr.. Yancey Bell, The Treasurer
CICCi, LAS uCAN NIC pOoitlOh ASA SSfS' 81
terms, add is worthy of tho confidence
and esteem of The citizens.
Mr. Dave Gilmour will DO now
hand in the Office of Secretary of the
Board; but he is at home in this line
of business.
Mr.. D. +. Peck, our new Marshal,
was elected by q handsome majority,
aud we believe will make as efficient
al Office as any that the town ever
had. He will have TO be, for the
Mayor and Board will demand it Of
him.
The Aldermen elected, Messrs. V.
NJ. Purdy, Jas. Beard, c. Il. Egelly, N.
Fousse and Il. L. Hill, are thorough
business men aud have the welfare OF
our town al heart, and we do not be-
neye better board could have been
selected TO manage the finances of our
| flourishing little city.
The vote for the different officers we
| give below:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

The Yazoo and Mississippi Valley
Railroad has at last finished placing
its track in condition between Vicks-
burg and Memphis and the first train
to run through wac on Sunday night
last. Only day trains are being run
this week, but by the middle of next
week the regular schedule will be es-
tablished, when two trains a day will
arrive and depart. The day train
leaves Vicksburg for Memphis at 1855
a. m. aud arrives from Memphis al
Gas p. m. For any information call
orr write. to Mr.. w. D. Brent, City
Ticket A gent, Vicksburg. Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-06-12

We are requested to state that there
viii be meeting of the Kings
Daughters at the residence of Mrs. a.
G.. Belden on Friday evening next, al
5 O'Clock p. II,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
FLOWER, DAY.

The reputation which Topeka acquir-
ed last year on account of the beauty
and elegance of the floral feature of the
Fall Festival was fully sustained and
surpassed today.
When the subject of floral parade
was first mentioned last year it was
received with doubt and misgiving. 1t
was at once realized that it would be
impossible to obtain natural flowers in
sufficient quantity and few felt quite
sure that artificial flowers could be
made to meet the standard requirement
of excellence.
1t was then that the women of To-
peka stepped to the front, took entire
charge of the floral feature and pre-
scented a pageant which was said by
competent judges to surpass anything
of the kind previously witnessed in
Saratoga, Los Angeles or Colorado
Springs, all of which cities are famed
for spectacles of this kind.
Having passed the experimental
stage, there was no hesitation this year
sn undertaking to make this part of the
Festival more beautiful and gorgeous
than ever.
The women of Topeka have had the
entire matter in charge and how we'll
they have succeeded the public has had
an opportunity to judge today. the
floral parade is especially the women's
contribution to the entertainment of
the Festival guests
Those who are not familiar with the
details of flower making can have no
conception of the amount of time, labor
and money represented in today's spec
tacle. Much of the work has been done
without compensation and the decora-
tfons were paid for from the private
purses of the participants in the pa
rade.
Too much credit cannot be accorded
the women of the city who have con-
tributed so literally of their time and
means to the success of this charming
part of the weeks festivities.
The superiority of artificial flowers
for purposes of this kind has been es-
tablished and they are being adopted
In California-the Land of Flowers-for
decoration purposes in preference to
natural blossom which are produced in
such profusion there. The especial
points in their favor are that they do
not wilt and can be obtained at any
time of wear
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
MRS. Stokes CAKE WALK.
Novel Entertainment Proposed by the
millionaire Horse Woman at
Lexington.

Lexington, KY, Sept. S0-Mrs. w. E. d.
Stokes, the millionaire horsewoman of
New York, has prepared a treat for her
eastern friends on next Saturday Night,
when her new barn will be completed. She
will have a score or more of them as her
guests during the trotting meeting, and
for their entertainment she has arranged
to have a negro dance, to which 500 of
the most prominent of Lexington's color
ed population have been invited.
Prizes will be given and some lively con-
tests will be witnessed by Mrs. Stokes and
her guests. She proposes to give 500 for
the best buck dancer, $50 for the best
dressed man, 500 for the champion cake
walker, $50 for the best Waiting couple,
and S1O0 for the best clog dance. George
Minnis the well known colored black
smith, has charge of the arrangements,
which the promoters have sought to
guard as secret. The VIII Jones or
chestra has been engaged for the occa-
sion.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
NOT A FINANCIER.
August BeImonss Niece Caught in q
Wild Cat Mining Scheme

Los Angeles, Cal, Sept. 30.-Although
a niece of August Belmont, the New
York fnancier, Mrs. Renee H. Leperds
apparently is sadly lacking in the re-
Quisite qualities for the successful
handling of money. The lady tried her
hand at mining investment and is
now seeking through the courts to
have her money returned. She was
caught in a wildcat" scheme.
Some years ago Mrs. Leperds met her
present husband, who was in the
French army, and fell in love with him
She had, it is reported, obtained $500, 900
from a former husband. The manage
ment of her affairs was left in the
hands of her uncle and the couple came
to California. While here Mr.. and Mrs.
LeperdS met Felix and Jules Viola. The
latter represented that they had bought
up a number of mining claims. These
claims were sod to the Leperds for ST.
900, of which $500 was paid in cash. 1t
is aid that the section of land bought
is owned by the Southern Pacific rail-
road, and is not subject to location.
Prior to the sale of the claims to the
Leperds, Julie E. Lord succeeded to
the interests of the railroad company in
the hands, and, in consequence, is en-
titled to purchase from the United
States.
These facts were set forth in the
complaint filed today by the Leperds
against the Violas and several others,
asking for the return of the $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
CONNECTICUT EDITRESS
Receives Another Visitation From an
Angry Mob

Willimantic. Conn.,, Sept. 30.-Several
big stones which, crashing through
blinds and windows, smashed the plas-
ter on the walls and ceiling of their
bedroom, disturbed the sleep of Mrs. ].
mantle Sunday Herald, and her hus-
band at midnight.
The attacking party, it is supposed,
was composed of persons whose feel
ingS had been wounded by articles
printed in Mrs. Warmers newspaper
Neither Warner nor his wife were
hurt.
Mrs. Warner and her husband have
gained much notOriety in the past year.
A lot of coal tar was thrown upon her
one evening, and later her husband was
set upon by a mob in Putnam, Conn
He had been circulating their paper
and writing up prominent citizens.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
LAST NIGHTS PARADE.
Prof. Dyche Was One of the Chief
Features.

The feature of the spectacular pa
rade last night was the presence of
Prof. Lewis l. Dyche on the Arctic
float.
Prof. Dyche stands in the front rank
of Arctic explorers and he appeared
last night in full costume with spear in
hand, now and then going through the
motions of sending the weapon to the
heart of a festive walrus. He wore no
cap and his long black hair waved in
the wind as he stood on the ice which
on the deck and watched the move
ments of Prof. Dyche. Behind them
was the Arctic sun in rather bold relief.
Few people among the great throng
knew that the explorer himself was
before them. The costume was rather
warm for the torrid heat of the evening
but it gave the spectators a Shiver to
look at the float and it's occupants.
There was a real live mermaid among
the fishes in the bottom of the sea-
and there were fairies and impS in 9TH
er floats The red fire gave all the
floats a weird and pleasing effect, and
the parade was not a failure. One OF
the best features was the float of Otto
Kuehne, which was a boat rowed by II
beautiful young ladies. 1t was labeled
''Silver Leaf and was Illuminated by
the headlights on the float used in the
Santa F'e parade.
The Santa Fe Gateway float at
tracted a great deal of attention. 1t
appeared to much better advantage
than during the day time. The parade
countermarched on Kansas avenue to
last float had disappeared the notes of
the tune "a Hot Time in the Old Town
Tonight were heard as played by some
band more persistent than the rest.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1897-09-30
NO ORGAN PLAYING.
Free Methodist Minister Disciplined
for Having Too Much Music.

F,reeport, ILL.,, Sept. 30.-Suspension for
six months from the ministry for intro
ducing organ into his church. This
is the penalty imposed on Rev. c. s. Spal-
ding of the Franklin Grove church by
the Free Methodist conference in session
here. The committee that considered
the matter held an all night session and
made it's report this morning.
The committe reported that ito disre-
gard our book of discipline, especially
upon the part of our ministers, is to men
ace our peace, destroy our unity and
paralyze our strength. We have given
careful and prayerful consideration to all
the evidence in the case and have moth
ing but brotherly love for the defendant,
but we feel that the penalty is due the
brother, and in accordance Herewith
would recommend that he be suspended
from the functions of the ministry for
six months time and that he be required
to acknowledge his guilt and ask the for
giveness of the conference through Cen
eral Superintendent Coleman before be-
ing restored to the office of the minis
try
Mr.. Spalding does not intimate what he
intends to do, but his congregation, it is
said will stand by him.