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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
The river is down in its banks agair

DC IlSEl 10 OOh ~ III I'VE OuhhS Z "ib'
Ice and heavy frost in The carly part
Of the week.
Foussc doesn't dabble in politics, but
he's wire worker.
Handsome Charley does the talking,
his mules the kicking.
Another lot of mules came down in
the early part Of the week.
Mr. r. j. Walker left for New Or
leans on Friday of last week.
MIR. Dennis Brown went down 10 the
Blggs levee last Monday night.
Mr.. E. j. Ilamley lief, on Wednesday
for Chicago on railroad business.
Mr.. W. N. White has been in the city
all The week bu!in spring goods.
Rev. F.eS. Parker delivered a very
able sermon on last Sunday morning.
They say--tlat Mr.. Willie Pittman
went TO Grethrille in the early part OF
the week.
Mr.. w. II. Benjamin bought four
fine mules from the drove next door
last week.
Ned Magee never gets into danger
Gus scrspes, but he makes some mighty
close shayes.
Figh'!-Chatley Wilmington aud
Hush Black eye for ii. No lives
lost UP TO date.
Judge j. Nj. Kennedy left on the
Ruth last Monday night TO hold court
in Harrisonburg.
Father Maize returned from Vicks-
burg on Tuesday morning, where he
spent several days.
Mr.. Wax, who Is visiting the family
OF Mr.. w. ii. Benjamin, was in town
on Wednesday last.
Miss Fannie Keene, of Sauve Terre
was in town on Monday last shopping
and visiting friends.
Mr.. Ralph Ally, "Brolher Washing.
ton" of The Bend, was in town last
Tuesday on business.
Mr.. III. L. Ethel has just shipped of
2lO bushels of cotton seed, Of the
Allen brand al $1.00 per bushel
Good profit.
Mr. Jim Piilman came up 10 town
on Tuesday last TO take look al The
big drove of mules next door. They
are fine fellows.
DIR. Mitchell, dentist. continues TO dc
a good practice. Ii there is anything
the matter with you, 60 TO the Doctor
aud have it pulled.
The younger set of boys aud girli
met down at the new home OF Mrs
w. S. Brown last Tuesday nigh, ahd
had quite nice little party.
MIR. N. Turner and his bride have
been in the city all the week attending
the Carnival and taking in the sights
We hope their visit has been pleasant
Miss Annie Foster. charming young
lady from Shiloh, Miss, Is visiting thu
family of Mr.. L. Stockuer on the Bend
where she will remain until after The
welding.
Mr.. Paul Jones has Killed more dcel
this season than any ten men in th'
parish combined Mr.. +. doesn't pro
fess TO be foot ball player, but he Il
good on the buck.
The new carpet in the Methods
Church looks very neat aud becoming
The ladies deserve credit for the goot
work they have accomplished during
the last year or SO.
The river is now about eight lee
down in its banks and is still failing
This is fortunate thing for US, as tht
slring rise will not come up as hlgt
against The levces as it would with
swollen river. Ii is our opinion tina
we will not have as great flood as W.
had last year, for the reason that
great deal of the water which is frozel
up In the winter and comes down OF
us in the spring has already passed by
aud, consequently, we are relieved o.
This much. What a relief!
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
Court Terms.

EAST CARROLL
Yhe Jury terms OF the I'll, District Court
are fixed for the first Mondays In January
and june
The civil terms are fixed for the second
MONDAYS in March and October.
MADISON
Jury terms TO begin on 4th Mondays IN
january and june. civil terms TO begin on
list Mondays IN April and November.
By order Of his Honor. II f. Montgom-
cry, Judge 7th District Court.
j. S. GUENARD. Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

The public generally will join us IN
heartily congratulatiDg Mrs. +. Ii. u.
Taylor in her being appointed Post
mistress. The good news came last
Wednesday evening, aud Mrs. Taylor
was congratulated by everyone who
met her. This is very just appoint
ment, and one which meets with the
commentator Of The entire communi-
ty. The good lady is faithful al her
post, hard working, efficient aud &C.
commodating at oil times. We have
frequently known of her getting up al
2 or 8 O'Clock in the morning in the
coolest kind of winter weather and 60
ing down to the post office 10 see that
the mail got off III time for the boat.
Tie trials she has undergone would
reflect credi! even upon man. The
Banuer-Democrat heartily congratu-
lates Mrs. Taylor in her appointment,
and hopes that she will remain where
she is for years to come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes Us to
say that he has just received lis rev
line of Spring and Summer samples,
and invites his friends TO call and take
q look al them. On account Of the
newiariff. clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

To The Heroes or The Maine.

Departed! yes departed
From your country and your land,
To send shutter through your shfpmates,
To make their brave hearts strand.
You have served your country
AS warriors brave and true;
But neyermore to do it
Under the sky SO bright and blue.
Your task is now completed.
And forever shall it be;
For God in mercy bless you,
Is the prayer OF Company G.
JASON #. HAMILTON.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
Judoe Montgomery desires us 10

Judge Montgomery desires us TO call
attention to the regular terms oil court
and TO publish them, as persons FREE
ouen,ly ask him: "wben does court
NEE, next.w So those who are inter-
ested in the terms Of the district court
can post themselves by referring TO the
notice I'm another column.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

Among those who attended tie
planters meeting last Wednesday, ne
noticed Col. Jno. A. Buckner aud
Messrs. w. II. benjamin., j. q. Bass,
w. II. McCulloch, L. S. Delony, 5. N.
King, NJ. NJ. Goodwin, L. Ii. Davis, j.
C. Brooks, L. 3. Davis, w. Z. Mchae,
G.. E. Seghers and DIR. WHY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
MULES!MULES!!

Guyton. Sherod & Co, of St. Louis,
owners of the "Wtittiugioh Stables"
have always OH hand fine hne OF
mules 10 select from. We carry only
the best grade, aud as we are here to
stay, we are reliable in all our sales.
We have just received a first class
shipment of large plantation mules.
j. w. GUYTON,
Manager.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

nGExira heavy Navy Blue top
shirts at Levy's, selling at 81 30 and
$l.25, are being closed out at 75cts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
RansdeII&RansdeI
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, 1898-02-26
IT'S NOT A GINGER SNAP EITHER.

Snaps do not slways come in boxes.
/ have one, aud il is not ginger snap.
Il 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
aud sec me before ii is too late.
Ell. HAMLEY,
Dealer in Real Estate.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

The shooting scrare last Monday
night was the first disordcrly occur
renee we have had on our streets for a
long time, and we are glad to say that
il was perpetrated by a stranger and
not one of our citizens. Providence is
as quiet aud orderly as any town on
the river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

Mcguire & Schneider make a spec
ialty Of Brinlcy and Lone Star plows.
Prices lower than ever before. Call
and sec them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

just in Ct Mcguire & Schneidei's q
full line OF Fancy aud Staple Grocer.
les.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

To cure cold in one day, take Lax
alive Bronio QuiniHe Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money il it fails
10 care. Zoe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
vlckshug and erssnyiIIs Packet Go.
Carrying u. S. Mail.
Steamers RUTH and ANNIE
LAURIE.
Schedule Taking Effect Monday,
Nov. 9Th, 1897.

FOR GREENvILI-E.
Str. Ruth, A. F. Nimtz, Master.
Leaves every Monday and Thursday
at p. m.
STR. Annie Laurie, 7. v. DE La Hunt.
- Master.
Leaves every Wednesday and Satur-
day at | p. m.
Agents.
YANCEY BELL.
Agents.
P. s.-This schedule in effect until
further notice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

rT Undershirts selling al so and
65cls ut Lcvy's, closing cut al 39cts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

ngLace shams going at 25c,s.
Call on Levy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26

A full line Of plow and carriage
bolts can be found at the. "Just Gro
Gerry Co." Mcguire Dc Schneider.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-02-26
THE BAANER-DEMOCRkT.

Saturday, February &c, 1898.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
DANTEs INFERNO oUTDoNE.

New York, March IA Matanzas
CUBA special to the Journal quotes
Senator J. II. Gallinger as saying: ''Who
enters here leaves hope behind" might
well have been adopted by the Cuban
reconcentrados when they were driven
from the fields and herded like sheep in
the cities and towns OF this fertile land.
Weyler devised scheme of human suf-
fering and sorrow, that put Dante's
Inferno" into the shade, and that con-
verted a contented, prosperous people
into q herd of suffering, starving I'M
fortunates. True, it is said that under
the present regime they are permitted to
resume work ON the land, but careful in
quiry fails to discover that this is really
so, and even were it so, how could
starving. penniless men and women,
with sick and emaciated children, find
their way to their former homes and
take up the duties Of life with their
houses destroyed and every means of
supporting life taken from them by the
cruel edict of a merciless tyrant A day
in Matanzas is one never to be forgot
ten. The city nestles by the bay, just as
it did before it was smitten by famine.
and when commerce and trade made it
one of the most important ports of Cuba
Today the bay is deserted, except by
ships bringing relief to the starving
peOple"
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15

of the justice of the fourth Berkshire
district court at $14OO a year, and that
or the clerk of the same court at 5000
a year.
Reference to the next general court,
was reported on the bill for the protec-
ton of foreign insurance companies do
ing business in this state
The adverse report by the committee
on public health, on the bill to prevent
the manufacture of cigare-s or cigaret
tobacco, was taken from the table and
assigned third for tomorrow.
The adverse reports by the committee
on insurance on the bills introduced on
petition of Thomas J. Barry to regulate
domestic and foreign insurance compan-
les in this state, We're assigned to
March % for debate.
The bill Incorporating the Roman
Catholic archbishop Of the Springfield
diocese as a corporation sole, was tabled
on motion of Mr.. Kenefeck of Palmer.
The committee ON liquor law report
ca without change, the recommitted bill
Tor summer resort liquor licenses, good
from May to October 1.
The bill, recommitted to the street rail-
way committee, granting certain priyi-
leges to the Plum Island Street Railway
company, furnished food for discussion
OF an hour'c duration. Mr.. Myers of
liiolSLSQ upDll amendments
offered at the previous consideration of
the b II, that the street railway company
should not be allowed on private lands
merely on consent of the owners and
that hotel and pavilion construction
privileges should be eliminated The
amendments were rejected and the bill
passed to be engrossed.
Mr.. Saunders of Boston moved to table
the adverse report of the committee on
election laws on the bill to repeal the
law providing for the counting of bal
lots during the progress of voting The
motion was defeated.
Mr.. Saunders then moved for post
ponement until tomorrow, and the mo-
ton prevailed.
The bill providing for electrocution as
the method of infiicting the death penal
ty, and that all executions shall take
place in the state prison in Charles
town, was postponed until Thursday.
The bill providing for general notice
of all applications for licenses for stables
took its place in the orders of the day
for tomorrow.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
suNDAY OBSERVANCE RIIL.


Boston, March 1.-THE committee on
probate and insolvency gave a hearing
today on bill to lessen the restrictions
of the laws relating to the observance
Of the Lords day.
Ex-Mayor f. o. Prince sent a letter
to the committee, protesting in formal
terms against the passage Of the bill
In it he said he was prevented by ill
ness from attending the hearing, but he
said the people Of the commonwealth Of
every denomination in all their history
mad had strong and earnest convictions
respecting the sanctity of the Sabbath
and the duty OF abstaining from all sec
ular business and public entertainment
on that day. Their solicitude in this re-
spect was shown in all the legislation
of the colonial period, earnestly eX-
pressed by the trainers Of the constitu-
ton in the bill Of rights and constantly
repeated in all the statute laws of the
state to the present.
Col. Thomas Wentworth Higginson,
president of the Free Religious Associa-
ton, said the opposition to the bill was
based on the fact that it comes near
meaning close religious persecution.
Senator Leach wanted to know if Col.
Higginson would have ball games and
horse races The colonel was not sure.
But he said amid many smiles from the
audience that he thought it would be
preposterous to break up a quiet game
of golf.
Mr.. johnson, of the committee, asked
If Col. Higginson was once clergyman.
The colonel replied that he had sowed
his wild oats in that direction, but that
1t was pretty hard to be held respon-
sible for the sins of 60 years ago.
Gaughter)
Mrs. Ednah D. Cheney said it was
time to get rid of this purely negative
side of the day. She was opposed to
the measure and deprecated the great
waste of time on the Sabbath.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
BEATS THE KLoNpIKE.

Mr.. A. c. Thomas of Marysyille, Tex,
has found a more valuable discovery
than has yet been made in the Klon-
dixie. For years he suffered untold
agony from consumption, accompanied
by hemorrhages; and was absolutely
cured by DIR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. He de-
clares that gold is of little value in COM
parison with this marvellous cure; would
have it, even if it cost hundred dol
lars bottle Asthma, Bronchitis and
all throat and lung affections are posi-
lively cured by DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry for Consumption. Trial bottles free
at Bush & Co.'S drug store. Regular
size so cents and 81. Guaranteed to cure
or price refunded.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
OVERDUE TAKE S.
Mr. carberry Argues for His Bill Reduo-
ing Interest Rate.

Mr.. carberry Argues for His Bill Reduo-
ing Interest Rate.
Boston, March 1.-THE bill of Repre-
sentative James f. Carberry of Woroes-
ter, relative to the rate of interest
on overdue taxes, which proposes to re-
duce the rate from seven to five and six
per cent, was given a hearing before the
joint committee on taxation. at the state
house Monday morning
Mr.. Carberry presented a strong ar
gument in favor of the proposed act,
and produced letters from the different
collectors throughout the state, showing
their rates of interest, amounts collect
ed for interest in the year, and also
showing that the small property holders,
as rule, paid the greater part of the
interest in their respective cities
Mr.. Carberry stated that the statutory
rate on overdue taxes has remained at
per cent since the revision of the tax
laws in 1882, at which time the rate was
reduced from II per cent. The laws
governing the collection of taxes have
since been revised, but no mention be-
ing made concerning interest, the rate
has remained the same in spite of the
fact that 6 per cent has long been con-
sidered the legal rate of interest in this
state.
Mr. Carberry gave certified list
showing that more than 100000 has
been collected as interest in a single
year, the greater part of which has
been drawn from owners Of small es-
tates, and his bill, il enacted, would re-
suit in a direct saving to this class
amounting to more than 100000 a year.
At the hearing were many well-known
experts interested in the taxation prob
well as amusing to see ION the same
side such rival ents of opposing
Mr.. Durrant of Nu lge, who repre-
theories as Mayo NlAa Of Maiden and
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
EMPERoR's N1cKNAMEs.

There is a story told in the English Il
lustrated for March in connection with
the German emperor and his nicknames.
In the course of conversation at a regi-
mental dinner at which the Duke of
Connaught was present, the kaiser said
"They call me the travelling kaiser,
don't they? I wonder If that's the only
nickname I've got?" Prince Henry
laughed, and Major Won Plessen, unable
to control himself, Joined him. What is
it?' asked the emperor "Do you know
of any other nickname? If So out with
it." The major mumbled something
about his respect, but the emperor said,
well, if you don't want to do it to
please me, 1 command you to speakr'
The major then confessed that the
emperor was known among the common
soldiers as alarm Fritz" on account of
his habit of suddenly, in the middle of
the night, rousing the garrison of the
town in which he might be staying. The
emperor laughed heartily at this, and
Prince Henry remarked to his brother:
well, you have a similar name in the
navy! The boys call you 4Gondola
Billy for gondoling about, as they call
it, on your ships constantly in the sum-
mer, and being everywhere and any
where on the boats" "Well," said the
emperor, ''those are three fine nick
names; but, inasmuch as all of them
paint me as a busy man, | rather like
than -
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
TO MAKE GOOD COFFEE.


1t is a little curious that the most
expert authorities, almost without ex-
ception, fell back upon the old-fashioned
coffee pot as the one which, properly
looked after, produces the best coffee
The reason this is not true in the aver
age kitchen is because the qualification
mentioned is not carefully observed.
One mistress insists not only that the
inside of the coffee pot shall be clean,
but that it shall be polished-this not
because she cares for the polish, but
because in this way the absolute clean
illness of the interior is insured. The
deposit of sediment from many coffee
markings finally affects the flavor of all
brews made in the pot Care, too,
should be taken to keep the inside Of the
tea kettle free from deposit, and with
pure, freshly-boiled water, a good grade
of coffee, the fourth Of a whole egg
shell and all-with five-minute boiling,
and prompt service at the table, the old
fashioned pot, be 1t Of tin, copper, bri-
tannia, agate, or what not, is still the
peer of any in the long list of special
coffee pots to be found in any house
furnishing shop.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SPECIALIST

TIE NIOoI 7oUOOEHooF I'd 81 ECIALI6I.
The remarkable cures performed by DR..
Greene, the distinguished specialist, are
the best proof of his skill and the efficacy
of his treatment. DIR. Greene's wonderful
remedies, in fact the only effectual rem
name famous throughout the country. If
you are afflicted consult him You can
consult Dr. Greene personally or by letter,
free. Call or write to DIR. Greene, 81 Tenn
pie place, Boston, Mass. He has developed
the most perfect and successful system of
cure through correspondence. The effects
of overWork, excuses and all diseases of
the blood and nerves are DIR. Greene's
special practice. A cure is practically GER
tain.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15
CIV. PUTNAM.
Commander Bartlett Appoints Him Assist
ant-Quartermaster General-Depart-
ment Notes.

The appointment of C. w. Putnam by
Department Commander Bartlett, to the
office of assistant quartermaster gen.
eral on his staff, meets with the hearty
approval of the members of Post 10. Mr..
Putnam has been a member of the post
since its formation, and has served eff
ficiently on the board of trustees and
important committees. In 1888 as com
mander, he took large delegation from
the post to Columbus, O., when 1t acted
as escort to Commander M. P. Walker.
Mr.. Putnam has been prominent in the
U. v. u, and was adjutant general Of
the national command under Gen. Wood
last year. During the time that Past
Department Commander J. K Churchill
held office, Mr.. Putnam was member
Of his staff. Mr.. Putnam was a mem
Der OF Co. K, 25th Mass. Vols, and has
served as secretary and treasurer of the
association for many years. He is SUI
perintendent of mails at the post office,
and one of Postmaster Greene's most
trusted assistants.
THE BROCKTON POST.
General orders were issued from the
Massachusetts Grand Army headquar-
tiers Monday, defining the status of the
members of Post 13 of Brockton which
was disbanded by the department Off
GERS last year. The orders make a dis
tinction between the members as indi-
viduals and the post itself. The present
department administration has decided
that the disbanding of the post last
year did not throw its members out of
membership in the order Of the Grand
Army. They are still members of the
Grand Army, and they are entitled to
q fhn o11f
bers. They can visit and be received
by other posts and are entitled to the
other privileges of the order. Com
mander Bartlett said today that the
matter of the reinstatement of the post
and a renewal of it's charter win be a
matter for future consideration, The
officers of the department will consider
that point later, and will give decision
when the proper time comes.
Department Commander Bartlett re-
ceived today letter from the Brockton
post which stated that the post had
been disbanded last year for unjust
causes, and requesting such action as
will restore all the former rights of the
post as part Of the department. The
letter requests that immediate action be
taken. The present administration was
elected on the supposition, the latter
claims, that the post would be rein
stated ana the members or the post are
getting impatient that some action be
taken. The general orders issued to-
day are partial following out of the
request, although the decision of the de-
partment officers was reached before
the latter was received. The members
of the post are still members of the
Grand Army, the new orders say, and
the reinstatement Of the post or at least
consideration whether there should be
reinstatement, will come later
Commander Bartlett attended Monday
evening reception in Newton to Ju-
Nor Vice Commander Fiske.
Worcester morning daily spy. (Worcester, Mass.) 1888-1898, 1898-03-15

sent the opposite sides on the question
from taxation. Both appeared in favor
Of Mr. Carberry's bill, and believed it
should be passed. Councilman Foster
of Somerville and others also spoke for
the measure, and the general impression
seemed to be that the committee would
report in favor of the BILL as no re-
monstrants appeared in opposition.