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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Through the energies of our popular
parishioner. Hon. Robt. Nicholson of
the first ward. a telephone project was
started by him 10 town last week, to
run from Pitchers Point to Delta, a
distance of about one hundred miles.
Mr.. Nicholson had no trouble in inter-
esting the citizens and business men in
such an important enterprise; and we
are glad to say that the Police Jury
subscribed $500. our Board of Alder
men 5000 and the citizens nearly$1000.
and with the amount he expects to get
along the proposed line. will no doubt
be enough to build it. not counting
what the Fifth District Leyee Board
will do to help along this line. which
would be of untold benefit to them in
case of high wale-. Let the line be
built, so as to do awav with the make
shift of what we now have in the shape
of one horse telegraph line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
The lion. A udrew Currie of shteve.

The Hon. Andrew Currie of Shreve-
port is very prominently and favorably
mentioned throughout this district for
railroad commissioner. lie enjoys tho
confidence OF his acquaintance in the
highest degree. He has filled every pub
lie trust conflded to his keeping with
unsullied credit aud distinction, and is
considered as ripe in experience aud
as we'll equipped for the position as any
man in the. State. lie has never been
connected with any Interest that dis-
qualities him from filing the place
with the strictest impartialitY. Where
ever extortionate charges or any in-
equalities in traffic rates are levied, be
can be reliedupon to promptly correct
them, and apply the powers of the law
as promptly as any man we. know Of.
There are q great many candidates
for the position, but none are more fa-
vorably mentioned than Mr.. Currie.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30


! SO, township Z, range 8, and lots !
and 2. or fractional northeast quarter,
east Of Cocodfia bayou, section 1,
Itowhship range s, east, upon pay
ment by said Mccormick to him of 90
cents per acre cash therefor.
| On motion of Mr.. Goldman the fol-
lowing resolution was adopted:
Whereas, the Kemp ieyce on the
right bank Of the Mississippi river
about 65S miles below Cairo aud in
this leyee district, is III embankment
of great size aud importance. prevent
| ing the escape from the river of an
immense yolnmo of its flood waters
aud the overflow Of a large aud pro.
dnctive area in this aud othcr levce
districts.
Whereas, during The past thirty
years the constant erosion of the ada
cent river banks has forced The leyee
| limo back distance Of nearly two
miles-and constantly into flower
ground-so that the maintenance OF
au efficient leyee in this locality, with
the renewal of levee lines, which have
cayed into the river, has within this
period involved an expenditure ex.
ceeding 81 100000. aud
Whereas, the Gazing of the river
bank in The Kemp bend continues to
menace the Integrity OF the present
large aud costly leyee line built there
by the United States. Therefore be il
Resolved, by the board oflevee CON-
missieners fpf the tifih Louisiana leyeo
district:
First-That we respectfully urge
upon the Mississippi River Commits
sion the Importance of undertaking tire
reseimept of tho river bank ia the
Kemp bend in time 10 prevent The
destruction of the existing levee line
or the necessity Of its renewal. which
rene val on account of the low land
any new location must traverse, can
only be made at greater cost than ever
before. =
Sccond-That the secretary of this
board be directed TO transmit copies Of
this preamble ADD resolution, TO the
president and members of the Missis-
sjppi River Commission.
A petition from citizens Of Madison
parish as to the lcvee at Kilarny plan
iation was presented to the board, aud
on motion Of Mr.. Cordill the petition
was dismissed and The matter referred
TO the board oi state engineers.
On motion OF Mr.. Ransdell the fol
lowing resolution IVES adopted:
Whereas, the members Of this board
Informally authorized the president to
enter into contract, with Hart &
White, executors OF the estate of S. L.
James in regard to emergency work
on The Biggs levne, and contract was
made IN accordance with said authori-
jty.
Resolved, That the action of the
president in connection Herewith be
aud the same is hereby approved.
On motion of Mr. Parham the board
adjourned until Monday, 25th lust.
f. L MAXWELL, President
A. 7. LANE, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
Amendment to Bicycle
Ordinance.
Lake Providence, La. July I, 1898.

Lake Providence, La. July Z, $685.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen of the town of
Providence. in regular session con-
vened:
That the ordinance adopted by the
Mayor aud Board Of Aldermen of the
town of Providence, La, on the 3rd
day of June 1896 be amended and re-
enacted so as to read us follows: That
in addition to the requirements Of said
ordinance now existing, That all
riders shall be required when using the
side walks of the town upon which
they are now permitted TO ride, to DIS
mount from their wheels when APP
preaching pedestrians upon said side
walks either in meeting or passing
them. and in so doing to proceed in
single file only.
Be it further ordained, That it shall
be and is hereby made the duty of the
City Marshal to apprehend all riders
contravening the provisions OF this
ordinance and its amendments when
reported to him by any one. aud all
violators will be punished in accord
ance with the penalties prescribed IN
the original ordinance upon duo trial
and convection.
Be il further ordained: That this
amended ordinance take effect from
and after its passage.
CHAS. R. EGELLY,
Acting Mayor.
ID. w. GrLMoUR, Sec'tY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
WAR NEWS.

The latest war news up to going
to going to press is taken from the
splendid service furnished by the
Times Democrat:
Spain is asking for peace. Now
seeing her hopeless condition, she
begs for terms of peace.
Gen. Miles, with 1000 troops
made the landing on Tuesday at
Guasina. There was slight Skin
mish and a few Spaniards were
killed. The little fighting Glouees-
ter that did such brave work at
Santiago, forced the way for the
landing of the troops.
At Guantanamo there are several
hundred old people who are starving
to death, and begging the American
army to send them provisions.
Gen. Shafter and Senior Ros, the
Spanish Civil Governor Of Santiago
continued in power by the General,
have had serious clash. Senior Ros
now threatens to resign.
The trouble arose over Ros' dis
missing Spanish deputies and replace
ing them by Cubans.
SIMPSONS official report Of the
battle in which Cervera's feet was
destroyed, is published.
Gen. Lees entire corps, including
the two Louisiana regiments, has
been ordered to Porto Rico.
1t is rumored in Madrid that
Manila has surrendered to the
Americans.
The Spaniards at Calmanero sank
the Spanish gunboat Sandoval, rath-
er than surrender her.
The third month of the war has
found the United States victorious
in every engagement. Two of the
enemies feet have been destroyed,
Santiago taken with several thous-
and prisoners, and Porto Rico will
be next.
The Japanese squadron at Shang-
hal has been ordered to the Philip.
pines to cooperate with the Ameri-
can and British Admirals, should
there be international complications.
Gen. Shafter reports 500 new
cases of fever in his army Monday,
and but one death. Of the men re-
Gently sick. $50 have returned to
to duty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
SheriH's Sale.

State OF Louisiana. Parish of East Carroll,
Seventh District Courts. Gumbel &
Co.. VS.. w. G.. Wyly--No. 465.
By virtue OF writ of Seizure and Sale to
me directed by the Honorable Seventh
District Court for the parish Of East Carroll
aforesaid, IN the above entitled canse.
will proceed TO sell at public auction, at the
door of the court house, in the town of
Providence. East Carroll parish, La. on
Saturday the 30th day OF July, 1898,
between the hours prescribed by law. all
the right, title and interest Of W. q. WHY
in and to the following described property,
te-wit:
The east half OF the northeast quarter
and the nOrth-west quarter of the north
east quarter and the northeast quarter OF
the northwest quarter OF section fiffy-ive,
and the east half of the southeast quarter
of section fifty-two in township nineteen.
north, range thirteen. east &c u of N Il n
and N w Il OF NE and<N e u of NV a
Sec %, and i of S u Il Sec 81. T 10, N r
ID. e.: also Lot IN section eight, township
twenty. north range twelve. east, (Lot 4.
sec S, T 20. N II y, E) containing as per the
U. s. sueryey subdivisions two hundred
seyenty-three acres (273) more or less, sit
uated III the parish Of East Carroll. State of
Louisiana, seized In the above suit.
Terms ofsale-cash without the benefit
j. W. DUNN, Sheriff.
Sheriff = Office, Providence. La, June q.
1s9s6t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Our baby has been continually trou-
bied with collie and cholera infanium
since his birth, aud all that we could
do for him did not seem 10 give more
than temporary relief, until we tried
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. Since giving chat
remedy he has not been troubled. We
want 10 give you this testimonial a. an
evidence Of our gratitude, not that
you need il to advertise your meritori-
Gus remedy 20. n. Law, Keokuk,
Iowa. For sale BY ]. 8. Guenartl's
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

1t is said that the cause Of the bit
terness between Schley and Sampson
took place when they were young off,
cers.together aboard ship. 1.-The latter
ordered severe punishment inflicted
on marine for an offense of which
the man was guillless. Schley pro-
tested, quarrel ensued and the man
who is now commodore slapped
SIMPSONS face. Since then they
have never been friends -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30


Persons troubled with diarrts@a
win be interested in the experience Of
Mr.. w. NJ. Bush, clerk Of Hotel Dor
rance, Providence, T. |, lie says: .For
several years have been almost con-
staut from diarrliga, the frequent at
tacks completely prostrating me and
rendering me uufit for my duties al
this hotel. About two years ago 4
travelling salesman kindly gave me q
small bottle of Chambcrlain's Collie,
Cholera aud DiarrhHa Remedy. Much
to my surprise aid delight its cflec,s
were immediate. Whenever felt
symptoms Of disease | would foriify
myself against the attack with few
doses Of this valuable remedy. The
result has becnvery satisfactory aud
almost complete relief from the nfil;cl-
ion" For at the Guenard drug stors
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Capt. john w. Philip Of the bat
tleshlp Texas, after the engagement
at Santiago, called his men on deck
and said to them: Il want to make
a public acknowledgment here that
believe in God the Father Almighty.
] want all you officers and men to lift
your hats and from your hearts offer
silent thanks to the Almighty"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Governor Foster has removed all
the members OF the Tensas Levee
Board with the exception of w. C.
Buchanan Of West Carroll. There
has been great dissatisfaction with the
board for sometime in the manage.
ment Of its affairs, and there is NC
doubt that the Governor acted wisely
in removing them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The announcement of Hon. Sam. I
Baird of Morehouse parish for re-elec.
ton to Congress, subject to the action
of thss Democratic party, appears in
this issue. Mr.. Baird has no oppos;
ton for re election, and as most of the
parishes in tho district have virtually
endorsed for him. he will be nominated
unanimously. East Carroll will nc
doubt give him her vote N the conven
ton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Hon. Thos.e e. Catchings was
nominated over Hon.. Pat Henry for
Congress at Greenvllle, Miss, last
week. The Shoestring District was
right in their selection, and there is
no man in Congress who has done
more or worked harder for the levee
interests Of his district than Mr..
Catchiugs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The officers of the army are being
bitterly denounced for placing the
soldiers in such death trap as
Miami, Fla. Already several prom
inent and promising young men of
Louisiana have succumbed to the
epidemic Of typhoid fever. Lieut..
Brittle Sneed, who was on the Times
Democrat for several years, is the
last brave boy to die. There are
several more who are dangerously
i'll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

s. B. Moore, of Greensburg. KY, says:
/ was very bilious for long time; had
fallen of and getting IN bad health. l
had dyspepsia and spit up my food.
| began using Ramon's Liver Pills &
Touic Pellets according 10 tue Doctors
Book, and as result / increased in
weight % pounds, aud feel like new
person. For sale at Gucnard drug
store, 25css.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The Democratic Executive Com
mittee Of the parish should be called
together for the purpose Of devising
plans for the selection of delegates
to the convention to be held at Mon
roe to nominate a candidate for Rail-
road Commissioner, and for the
transaction of any other business that
may come before the committee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The city of Monroe has been
named as the place and the 2lst day
of September as the time for the pur-
pose Of nominating candidate OF the
Democratic party of the third dis
trict for railroad commissioner.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

j. w. Elston of Bossier parish, is
the latest to announce for railroad
commissioner. 1t is wonderful, the
large number who would like to
secure the soft posish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Since April, Spain has borrowed
over sec, 900, 900, according to the
London market, for which she prom
ises to pay s24o,Ooo, 900 besides in
terest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

To cure a cold in one day. take Lax
alive Brumo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if It fails
to cure. 25c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The final report sent to Washing
ton, shows that since the war COM
inenccd With Spain, 1914 officers and
men have been killed, wounded and
missing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The populistIsts OF this district
will put out candidate for railroad
commissioner. The Democrats should
commence to move.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
DEWEY
Sell FancyCroceries?
We Do.
MAGUIRE 8 SCHNEIDER.
JUST IN

Huckins Soups, Spiced MackereI,
Asparagus, Fancy Pickles, Olives,
Olive Oil, Mushrooms, Plum Pud-
ding, Boned Turker, Drawn, Ten
ney's California Fruit, Lye H ominy,
Fait and Slagels PINE Apple, Horse
Radish, Cosmo Tea, Celery Salt,
Shredded Cocoanut, Chow Chow.
Gold Band Hams and Fancy Break
fast Bacon. Come early and avoid
the rush.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Spriug and Sulnmer Samples.
MIR. Waltee Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received bis new
line Of Spring and Summer samples,
and invites his friends 10 callsand tale
. look at them. On account Of the
newtarif. clothes nre much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
We are authorized to announce
HON. SAM. Il. BAIRD,

OF Morehouse parish. as a candidate
for reelection as Representative in
Congress from the Fifth District of
louisiana. subject to- the action of the
Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Spain has lost twenty-one war
ships, valued at sl5, 200, 900, since
the war commenced.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

1t is reported that there is a great
deal OF typhoid fever iu the city of
Natchez.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

1t will be hot times for General
Toral when he gets back to Havana.
Blanco says he wants his scalp.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
Court Terms.

The jury terms OF the It'll District Court
are liked Tor tue first Mondays In January
The cival terms are dxed tor the oecond
4onday nsslarcil and Oetobor.
JuFy terms 70 begin % IN uoodnpa n
January and Jnne, Civil terms r. hoRin 81
~ Aondayg IN Apf1t aut K0ye
~ order 81 bis Horo1 ~ -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

We have examined the books, &C.
counts and vouchers OF thu secretary
and find same correct.
Respectfully submitted,
A. S. Coltharp,
j. Stein,
Finance Committee.
Applications Of VIM. III. Murphy, at
iorney for Chafiee West & Co, and for
heirs Of Mrs. j. o. Main for o quit
claim deed to certain lands in Madison
parish known as the. Armorer planta-
ton. was received.
Application Of Joseph Mehan asking
for a quit claim deed to The same land
was also received, when the following
resolution was offered by Mr.. Parham,
viz:
Resolved, That the president of this
board is authorized 10 make q quit
claim deed to Joseph Mehan the Ar
morer tract in Madison parish, for the
sum Of $397.S1 cash.
Provided, that the deed shall recite
that said Mehan has agreed to buy
said tract from the Armorer heirs or
their assigns. al the price and sum OF
ono dollar per scre, payable in six
equal aunaa1 iustallmeEts, bearing in
tercsl as set forth in the deed from the
ArmoTer heirs 10 said Mehan, which
MAS not consummataJ, aud that he
obligaies himselfto pay the purchase
price and comply with the conditions
Of his contract with said heirs.
Provided further, that this quit
claim deed must be accepted by said
Mehan before being signed by The
president.
Mr.. Coltharp offered as 4 substitute
that the master DO postponed until
next meeting.
The vote was first taken on the sub
stitute, which was defeated BY ak 20
two.
The vote then recurring upon Mr..
Pafham's Resolution the same WIS nm
animously adopted:
On motion of Mr. Parhann the} (ol-
loving rcsoiutidlR VA adopied:
ResolScd Th6t The prezldenl 81 thIo
] ! I sI||sI 's|s|| s. &
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

$1cOO II
CHAS. r. EGELLY.
Acting Mayor.
D. W. GILMouR. Sec'ty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Lake Providence. La, July 7th, 1898.
Be it ordained by the Mayor and
Board of Aldermen Of tho town of
Providence in regular session convened:
That the following is hereby made the
Budget Of Expenses for the current
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Lake Providence, La, July 12, 1893.
AT meeting of the Police Jury OF
East Carroll parish. held this day the
following ordinance offered by Mr..
Graham was adopted. to-wit:
Be it ordained by the Police Jury OF
East Carroll parish, in regular session
convened that the following budget Of
parish expenses for the year ending
June Both, 1899, be and is hereby
adopted:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

year tO-Wi':
Mayors Salary ......-...-.$ 100 90
Marshal Salary .............. 600 90
Secretary Salary. ........... 20 90
Treasurer Salary. ......... 20 90
Per diem of Alderman .....-.. 100 90
Cemetery Commissioners. ... 100 90
Streets and Bridges. ..... 800 90
Lamplighter Salary $50 90
Lamps and Oil. ....~..... 100 90
Cleaning Erujne ........... so 90
Public Printing. ........... So 90
Collectors commissions. $500. 100 90
Rent Of Hall ........ ... so 90
Incidentals. ......... 800 90
Outstanding claims ........ GAO IA
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Tickets and full information as to rates
In connection with the above can be had of
Agents Of the Y q v. 4. 4. and connecting
lines.
WIN: MURRAY, Div. Pass. Agent, New
Orleans.
JNo. a. SCOTT. Div. Pass. Agent, Memphis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
Yazoo < Mississippi
ValIeu Railroad

FT7 The Yazoo o Aiissis-
ksnwz \ sipri x. 4. bias now on
a sESs5ssks{ sale, aud will continue
fsAaaEA the same Until Septem-
bABEAEafn Der 5Uih, 1898. round
JUL Esya trip ssilAaicr tvlrist
tickets from al points
- 4 on it's line ii, The South to
Sc ~ q a r. large list of summer resorts
aBEH fkkflin the North. The fast
"a Alta donble-daily seryice to st.
Syk3Eksgs Louis, Chicago, Cincinnati,
Ekkz EJEj aud Louisville over the IL
Illinois Central IN eounection
La Junta tribune., 1898-11-16
a Sur. sisn Of Group.

Hoarseness IN a child that IS
subject to Group IS sure lndica-
ton of the approach of the disease.
If Chamberlain's Cough Remedy IS
given as soon as the child becomes
hoarse, or even after the croupy
cough has appeared. it will pre-
vent the attack Many mothers
who have croupy children always
keep this remedy al hand and find
that it saves them much trouble
and worry. 1t can always be de-
pended upon and is preasant 10
take. For sale at the Palace drug
store.