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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

From gay to grave is the order OF
entertainment promised at New Or
leans. Following closely upon the
gorgeous and mirth-provoking pa
gcants and spectacles of Mardi Gras,
February 22,) comes the third session
of the Catholic Winter School OF
America. On Thursday, Feb. "a, that
emiuenl literature, Marion Crawford,
will inauguratc the lecture course,
(his theme, being of universal Interest
and one in which be has won conspi-
cuous distinction, "Leo XIlI,'o, Mrs.
Francis r. Hayward, Rev. Thomas j..
Conaty, D. D., Charles Sprague Smith,
Rev. j. f. Mullaney, Prof. Alcee
For,ier, Henry Austin Adams, Frank
Gordon, Rev. Albert Biever. S. j., and
Hon. Patrick Walsh, of Georgia. sue
ceeding him in the order named. This
list presents a splendid array of talent,
and il is most happily diversified in
quality and kind-as should be the
case to satisfy popular tastes. Inc
Catholic Winter School is a growing
power in the work of higher cduca'
ltiOn
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The Rising Sun Recorder gives the
following eight drawbacks to town;
aFirs,, those who go out OF town 10 DO
their trading. Second, those who OPP
pose improvements. Third, those who
prefer a quiet town 10 one ofpush and
business. Fourth, those who thinS
that business can be done without ad
vertising. Fifth, those who derid'
public spirited men. Sixth, those wht
oppose every movement that did no
originate with themselves. Seventh
those who oppose every spirited enter
prise that does not appear-so oenen
them. Eighth, those who seek 10 IN
lure the credit of individuals"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

About half past nine Monday night
the fire alarm was sounded and there
was rush for the streets by the citi-
zens to locate the fire, as 1t is
always feared that when the alarm is
given, that 1t is the "main block OF
town al last.n twas soon found out
from the location that we were once
more saved and that il was the Walker
gin in front-of town located on the
river bank. When discovered the en-
tire upper store of the large gin was
ablaze, and it was only a short time
when the large structure was in ruins
There is not a particle of doubt bu'
that it was set on fire, as it had mol
been running for several days. There
we're several bales of cotton in the cot
ton-house, but by hard work this build
ing was saved. The gin was owneo
by Messrs. r. j. Walker, j. e. Rams
dell. E. j. Hamley and r. j. Burney
and insured for $500.
Mr.. Walker has been quite unfortu
nate. this being the fourth gin lost D.
him, and all of them of an incendiar.
nature.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
PRIZE LONG STAPLE COTTON
SEED.

Several years ago a stalk OF long
staple was found in field OF King cot
ton. Two springs ago | obtained some
of these seed. and in the fall of 1896 l
was awarded the first prive OF 500 at
the vicksbnrg Fair for the best bale OF
long-staple cotton, and sold the bale at
16 cents pound. Last spring after
the high water went down ! planted q
this cotton again. and on rich land It
made just as much as the most prolific
short staple. The Vicksburg Cotton
Co, sold tits cotton for me. as it was
picked by ordinary tenants, over the
whole plantation at 81 cents at time
when other cotton was selling at 81.
The length of staple is L. inches, and
the seed are small. can ship seed by
boat on Mississippi River. have
extra pure seed which willsell atverS
reasonable rates.
/ SAM. H. JAMES.
Mound, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The New Orleans Carnival this year
promises TO exceed previous efforts in
grandeur, and those who can possibly
spare the time from their business
should attend. The Y. & NJ. V. X. Il
has made the fare both ways at one
price. which is enough to make you
take the trip. II you do go down cal
on Mr.. A. @. Pearce, the ~. & N. V
ticket agent at Vicksburg and secure
your tickets.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The Vicksburg and Greenville
Packing Company have received the
contract for carrying the o. S. mail be-
tween Vicksburg and Arkansas city
Can't. Powers will soon have his float.
ing palace ready. which will be clip
per and no doubt the fastest boat or
the river, and with the distance ill.,
creased to Arkansas city his trade
will be yery much benefited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The battleship Main was blown 10
pieces IN the Havana harbor on Tues
day night, and a great many marines
and sailors we're killed and wounded
The fine cruiser is total loss. Per
Ihaps it was carelessness or IT might
/ be that Spain thought il would be !
good policy to get rid o. one Q
Uncle Sans terrors.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The beautiful spring-like weather
this week has given chance to the
planters 10 get out the cotton remain
ing in the field, and there is no doubt
that every available person was put IN
the patch. With the seven days Oh
GOOD weather that we have had, there
should not be much to gather.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
IT'S NOT A GINGER SNAP EITHER

Snaps do not slways coma in boxes.
have one, aud it is not ginger snap
1t is the desirable residence formerly
owned and occupied by Mr.. N. Fousse
This property will be sold on easy
terms-to suit the purchaser. Come
and SEQ me before il lie too late.
Ed. HAMLEY,
Dealer in Real Estate.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Our town has had several travelling
men this week. They like to strike
Providence. They say that 1t 10 the
to IN to get something good 10 eat.
The Egelly House is known far ana
wide as 10 it's cuisine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

There are a great many of our citi.
zens who would like 10 see the corner
pump house repaired and painted. II
is all old land mark, and our city faith
ere ehould see that it 10 nicely fixed up
aud made an ornament instead OF an
eye-sore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. NJ. Nj. Goodwin has about CON-
pleted a nice residence on the place
lately purchased by him on the lake
Mack will have q nice home and we
hope that he will make success plant
ing cotton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The cotton patch for the past season
has strapped the town of all help, such
as cooks, washerwomen, porters and
laborers. and ii has been real hard
ship upon great many, who had to
buckle down, as it was "duck or no
dinner"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The last grand jury recommended
repairs TO be made on the court house.
bnt 40 far there has been nothing done.
These repairs should be made, the
building is in dilapidated looking
condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The New South, out from Cincin-
natl with a large Mardi Gras crowd
on board, was al our landing on Wed
nesday. Quite number of the pas.
seugers came up town and enjoyed
themselves very much.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Sunday the 9th. at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. E. Stockner in Bunch's
Bend, their daughter, Miss Mamie,
will be married to Mr.. Jake Lands
With, a progressive and prosperous
merchant of our town. In advance,
we extend 10 them hearty congratula-
iinna
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The little. advance in cotton in the
past week or two, has given smile
TO the planters who were SO for'u'
nate as TO be able 10 hold their cotton.
This is generally the case-when about
all the cotton is out of the hands OF the
producer, it then goes up, and the
moor down-trodden cotton planter
is left with the bag 10 hold.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The gratifying news was received
this week from New Orleans.t that Mrs.
T. j. Powell was very much better. and
would be able to return home in few
weeks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. Hazelip of Issaquena, was in
town on Monday, and we learn that he
ia thinking about locating in Provi-
dence. We would be glad to see him
become a citizen of Providence, and
our advice to him is TO come along.
for the town is going to boom and
now ia the time TO start in business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. Walter Goodwin has just gotten
in his line of spring and summer sam
pies of clothing. He says they are
prettier and more attractive than ever
and the prices are within the means OF
every one. Mr.. Goodwin will take
pleasure in showing his samples te
those wishing to purchase from him
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. w. N. White left Wednesday for
New Orleans, where he will purchase
his spring and summer stock before
returning. Mr.. White intends making
a finer selection than ever before, and
the trade of Providence and surround
ing country will have handsome line
To select from.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mrs. E. T. Ethel, of East Baton
Rouge, mother of Mr.. Ethel of Way-a-
Way plantation, arrived last week and
will make it her home in the future.
We welcome Mrs. Ethel to our parish
and hope that she will find it pleasant
in her new home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us 70
say that he has Just received bis new
line of Spring and Summer samples,
and invites his friends to call and take
: look at them. On account OF the
pewtariff. clothes are much cheaper
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

We are informed that the bridge
lust west Of Baxter bayou, is in a very
dangerous condition aud needs repair
ing. We know that the member OF
the police jury from this ward will
make il good aud safe Immediately, as
i. is OH the public road and continually
uepd
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. Phil Mcguire. our popular aud
live citizen, went down to Vicksourg
on Tuesday evening, TO return to-mor,
row although when he gets there ana
meets the boys bis visits are pro-
longed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
When Men Buy

Clothes they look to QUALITY and
STYLE-both are strong points with
us. Our mems and boys CLOTHING,
OVERCOATS, HATS and FURNISH
INGS are all the best, and thoroughly
up to date. MEDIUM weights to
show-now.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atien'
ton.
WARNER s. SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg. Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Assistant engineer Phil Long after
being kept busy running levels ON the
levees for the past few weeks. returned
to the Biggs levee on Monday evening
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
Attend Church tomorrow.

improvements continue.
Fish are biting in the lake.
The corporate limits should be ex-
tended.
Mr.. j. W. Pittman has gone to New
Orleans.
PIT. Barnum: "The road to fortune
is through printers Ink"
Tho jackson limbless cotton" has
turned out to be fraud.
The river is falling after getting to
nice stage for steamboats,.
Spring with its warmth and genial
sunshine makes all feel good.
Read the police jury proceedings
published in another column.
Something should be done with The
road leading to the landing.
The attractive samples OF clothing at
Whites are very much admired.
The spring like weather will cause
much activity in the farming line.
Read the notice of letting of the
Ashton aud other ferries in the parish.
Patrouize the Fireman's team. under
the management Of Mr.. Fred Shields
Bring your pocket books and see
what little money buys you at Levy's'
Several mules we're sold by the
dealers in this kind of flesh on Mon
day.
fowls. fowls, fowls. at Levys. Ter
cents each. Come early and avoid INT
rush.
There were o large number Of 1-cen
stamps used up for valentines on Tues
day.
You will not over sleep yourself
YOU buy an alarm clock for 30 cents
Levy's.
Everything will be green aud nice
the beautiful weather continues nue.
longer.
There will be services tomorrow
the Catholic, Episcopal and Methods
Churches.
There were a good many planter
who attended the Planters meeting o
Wednesday.
Charley Wilmington continues
tear down and build up, aud build u
aud tear down.
Mr.. Fousse secured the loan fro
the Building and Loan Association
Monday evening.
Early gardens are the things ID
help home out, and goes long way
in paying expenses.
The riveris falling fast, and IT W
only be few days when II VIII
aSay within its banks.
~The world is not a fleeing sno
but continuous performance WIN
pcrishabie audience"
Thad Blakley, good and indust
ous colored boy, died of consumpu'
on Sunday morning last.
The planters will soon have thu
plows turning up the ground ana ina
ing ready for another crop.
We will soon start the erection OF
nice and comfortable office just aoo
where we are now located.
Mr.. and Mrs. Max Levy leave
night for the North to purchase th'
spring aud summer stock.
The sweet notes OF the mocKi'
bird is heard in the mornings, remi'
ing us of approaching spring.
Attention is called to the advert
ment of Mr.. Sam ii. James OF Moo
La. Offering for sale improved COT
seed.
u. S. assistant engineer w. o BRO
isncw kept quite busy down .,
Reid aud Biggs levees III MACH
parish.
Our friend Hugh Montgomery
now In the saddle looking after
large planting interests Of Hon. ).
Ransdell.
Captain Routh, of the second Wa
was in the city Wednesday look
over lot of mules at Whittingtt
stock yard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Every store in town have thelr
fronts lined with plows, sweeps, noes
aud other implements for use In max
| ing the crop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Major L. X. Barber and wife and
Mrs. T. L. Van Fossen aud daughter
of the Bend, were pleasant visitors to
our pretty little city on Wednesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The Fire Company received ibis
week a bran new wagon and fine mar,
ness for their horses. The team shouio
be patronizcd.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
feb way th 9 1898

this is to inform you all that A. w.
Ward is Brooke an have close out.
Don't YOU think Hard of me for Done
all could to Pay my Debts to you ALL
Gentlemen good By to you all for am
gone III no more of me.
A. w. WARD.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
LOUISIANA.

Tin affectionate memory Of General Edward
Sparrow.)
When the purpling, fire touched, dawn
clouds.
OF our Southern hopes rose bright.
Many soldiers, now in blest shrouds,
Battled brayely for the right.
One whose face we Oft remember,
Ast twilight shadows fall,
Left his home in all its splendor.
Longed to hear the cannon ball.
In Montgomery. Alabama,
Where the Congress first was held,
Two men for Louisiana.
Calmly rang Secession's bell.
ono was Semmes. of that fair city.
Which still dreams besice the sea
One was Sparrow. and MS mehors'
To the South, should hcly be.
For his courage in that dark hour,
| fsScorned all danger. all retreat.
Friends. we place this simple wild nower'
AS tribute at his feet.
| By magnoIias waxen blooms,
| BY white jessamine over tombs,
Bv thy bayous green-lit glooms.
| We love thee Louisiana.
BY thy gray moss-yines which blow,
ON ribbed cypress trees that grow,
Near the waters sluggish flow,
We love thee Louisiana.
Bv lis voice in Senate hall.
i Thrilling to the Soutlands call.
By the great Cenfederate's TALL,
We love thee Louisiana.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr. and Mrs. j. 8, Guenard, Mr.. and
Mrs. j. w. Dunn, Mrs. 7. j. Fa'ner-
rec aud We scribe and wife ieIs
Yesterday for New Orleans TO take ~
Mardi Gras and the other sights OF
the Crescent City.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. N. Fousse will soon tear down
his shop aud erect nice and attrac'
tive building. When bis place ana our
office is flushed it will add to the ap-
nearance of North Lake street.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mcguire & Schneider make spec
ialty Of Brinley and Lone Star plows.
Prices lower than ever before. Can
and see them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Our remnants are gone but we have
a few dress patterns of silk mixture
Madras double width which we VIII
close out at only 15cts per yard.
Formerly 25cts. Levy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Messrs. Jno. A. Buckner, E. W. Con-
slant and W. II. Benjamin, the leading
citizens aud planters of the second
ward. we're in town on Wednesday to
attend a meeting of the Planters Asso.
citation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

One of our colored store Keepers q
few days ago closed his place of busi-
ness and tackled the following notice on
his door:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

| Mr.. Canedy, the sawyer LOT Inc
Providence Lumber Company, return
cd with his family from Clarksdaie
, Mise, OH Monday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
SPECIAL NOTICE.

No communication will be inserted
in the Banner Democrat of personal
nature, whether signed or not. We
are anxious to receive communications
that will benefit our people. town or
parish; but personal communications
will not be inserted under any circum-
stances.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

A full line OF piow aud carriage
bolts can be found at tho "Just Gro
Gerry Co" Mcguire q Schneider.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

To cure a cold in one day. take Lax
alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money it it fails
to cure. 25c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
RansdeII&Ran
Attorneys at Law
Real Estate Agents,
Lake Providence, La.

WILL PRACTICE IN THE CoURTs OF
EAST CARROLL, WEST CARROLL AND
MADISON PARISHES, AND THE STATE
SUPREME Court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

lust 10 ct Mcguire & Schneider's :
full line of Fancey and Staple Grocer
les.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

The weather Tor four days this
week was all that could be wished
Tor, and everything looked brighter
and plcasanier for il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. John Williams will soou erect
nice residence OH the desirable lots
owned by him uear the pretty nome
| of Sheriff Dunn on the lake.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Pure Gold Flour, straight from 'hs
Klondyke at Mcguire & Schneider 8.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. N. Fousse pui steam pump IN
condition this week for Mr.. II. II. era
ham that could not be repaired IN
Vicksburg. This shows what can be
! done BY first class mechanic.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Mr.. and Mrs. ". A. Brown, who
have been In our. town for the past
few years, left this week for their ia
home in Ireland. They intend TO re-
main few mouths before returning
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19
When YOU see

Oh shoe yen ~, liil - - 80
lence of lis quality. THY rui 'hei
nsmc on nothirg that is not first Gas
10 every respect.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-19

Pillow BRIDES,
RIDING BRIDES,
COLLARS.
BACK BANDS.
HAMES,
TRACES,
BREECHINGS,
LEATHER LINES,
COLLAR PADS,
| HAME-S STRINGS,
| SINGLE TREES,
| COTTON LINE,
| GRASS LINE,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
THE NEW LIGHTSHIP.

ty hills wild and romantic. He was n
Justice of the Peace at the time he was
so actively engaged in the alleged trea-
sonable work and was considered an
influential citizen.
Wesley Tranter. of Shoals, Ind, had
been induced to join the lodge that
met Mt Stephen Horsey's house, near
that town. and it was he who first gave
the government knowledge of the So
ciety's existence. 1t was Tranter's con-
fession that caused the arrest Of Bowl
es, Milligan and Horsey. and on his
testimony principally they were con-
yicted.
After President Johnson had releas-
ed the men Horsey returned to Martin
County, poor in purse and broken in
spirit. His property had been dissi-
pated in attorneys fees, and he was
no longer man of influence. The war
feeling was still high, and Horssy was
practically an outcast. Horsey has al
ways claimed that ne had been greatly
wronged and that the wrong could
| never be righted. Horsey's contention
was that the organization was not in
opposition to the United States govern.
ment, and he declared that perjured
witnesses brought about his downfall
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1898-02-03
The Attractive Woman.

That superabundant brains and sur
passing beauty may but seldom be
combined; yet it does not follow that
all women of good sense and sharp in
tellect are necessarily plain.
That bright thoughts enliven the
most ordinary face until the reflection
Of the mind shining out in all its ra-
dance makes one forget that the fea-
lures are not pure Grecian. and leads
us TO believe that such woman Is In
reality n great beauty.
That the vivacious creature of vary
ing moods and quaint fancies Is the
one TO charm. A man forgets all the
type OF beauty she may or may not pos
sess so interested does he become In
the pleasing study of a mind that rem
ders her face ever winning, irresistl-
BILE and pleasing, because, like the sur
face of a lake, there comes change
with every varying emotion.
That the attractive woman should
cultivate the mind, for grace of soul
and education of spirit count for more
than limpid eyes, rosebud mouth and
a dimpled chin.
That she should be ever teachablc
for there Is not one iota of lovableness
in the man or woman who thinks he OF
she knows 1t all.