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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
HOLDING COTTON.

In an editorial on the question Of
holding cotton by the planters, the
Times Democrat says:
An effort is being made to induce
the Southern farmer to hold his cotton.
hut the success of the movement is
predetermined in the extreme. Indeed,
| the difficulties in the way of concert OF
action are almost insuperable. The
number of people interested is too
great, and their pecuniary necessities
are too pressing. The wheat growers
have this year been in an ideal posi-
ton to inalgurate movement OF that
KIDD. and, as a matter of fact, the pro-
ducers of winter wheat have carried
out the programme with remarkable
persistency; but the spring wheat coun-
try has pretty efectually knocked the
project on the head. The great crop
of last year, combined with the high
prioe. lef. the western farmer IN posi-
ton and in far more favorable finan-
cial condition than the producer of cot
ton has occupied for many years.
And yet wheat has steadily declined
ever since the holding movement was
set on foot.
AS matter of fact the knowledge
that commo dity is being held back
usually serves as most effective
''bear" argument, because the specula-
tive and consuming public is filled with
vague sense of alarm lest an ava
lanche of supplies come upon the mar
ket, when the producer is inclined or
compelled to let go. If the Southern
farmer is convinced that the crop is
smaller than is generally supposed he
may carry his point, but be will find
the struggle titanic in every way.
The influences working against him
are tremendous. 1t must be remem-
bered, too. that the shortage could
hardly be demonstrated before next
spring, and then tie necessities of the
producer, who must prepare for
another crop, are only too likely to
place him at the mercy of the con-
sumner in any event.
The case of the producer of cotton is
certainly deplorable. On the acreage
of last year. moderately fayora bic
season would have given a crop which
would have been well within the con-
sumptive requirements Of the world.
A freak of nature resulted in a fabulous
yield, outside of Texas. With practi-
cally the same acreage this year. there
was no reason to expect a monster
crop. 1t remains to be seen. whether
the experience of last year is to be re-
peated. If the acreage were artificial
ly reduced, and the season were I'M
favorable, the result would be bad for
both the producer and the consumer.
Fair crops, with fair prices, alone meet
the exact requirements of all concern
ed. How to bring about that ideal
condition of things is problem that
has hitherto bafiied human wit. and
which is likely to remain unsolved I'M
til the dawn of the millennium.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The Alexandria Town Talk says
that Capt. s. III. Readman returned
to his home in Alexandria Saturday
by rail, after an absence of five weeks
in Algiers, where he was treated fol
cancer. He was treated by a Ger.
mau woman named Mrs. III. Stichel,
who resides at 800 Bellview street, in
Algiers, New Orleans. She took
three cancers from him, one from
each lip and another from the chin.
Capt. Redman bad the cancers with
him when he called. They were in
bottles preserved in alcohol. He is a
well-known Red river pilot, and will
90 out on the steamer Scovell when
she arrives. Capt. Readman says
that other river men have been sue
cessfully treated BY the woman who
treated him, and that her remedies
bring out cancers root and all.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting
incident to these diseases, is INSTANTLY
alayed by applying Chamberlain's
Eye and Skin Ointment. Many very
bad cases have been permanently
cured by it. Ii is equally efficient for
itching piles and favorite remedy
for sore nipples, chapped hands, chill
blaius, frost bites and chronic sore
eyes. 25cts per box. For sale at e ue-
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10


The consumption of jute bagging
for covering cotton bales from the
port of New Orleans for the season
1898 was about 100000 yards,
equal to about 16n, 900 fifty yard
rolls, at an average price of about 6
cents per yard and representing q
total value OF over one half million
dollars. This shows an increase in
amount of business over the previous
year of about 3 per cent. The con-
sumption of cotton ties for the season
1928 amounted to about $50, 900
bundles at prices ranging from 65
cents to Is cents per bundle of 10
pounds and 80 bands to the bundle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

France is'stirred up as it never was
before over the Dreyfuss case, aud
there is no telling what will happier
next. The whole army is in dis.
grace. The treatment of poor Drey.
fuss has been terrible, and the truth
will come out at last. The man who
was found guilty by pergery, will
soon be at liberty, and his persecu-
tors should be jayhawked and quar-
tered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The. selection of railroad CON-
missioner at the convention to be
held a. Monroe on the 21st, is going
to be red hot fight. We hope that
every man who used the circular let
ter racket instead of announcing
through the papers of the district, as
should have been done, will be Bit
terly opposed and defeated for the
nomination.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
GRAND JURY REPORT

To His Honor. F. f. Montgomery, Judge o.
It'll District Court
We, your grand jury, beg leave to
report that we have examined with dill.
ligence all the cases coming before us.
numbering twenty-one. We find true
bills in nine eases and return them as
part of this report. Our Investigations
develop a most gratifying state OF
affairs in East Carroll parish in the
decrease of the more serious crimes
the majority CT the cases coming before
us being of trivial nature.
r. l.. HILL, Foreman.
Providence, La, Sept. 9th, 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The mammoth 1st of September
editions Of the Times Democrat,
Picayune, States and City Item, were
fine specimens of what can be done
in the printing line. They were
complete in their reviews Of the trade
conditions during the year. and
showed that both New Orleans and
the State were in a good financial
condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
20 the Public.

Metcalfe-Collins Seminary begins
Sept. II. 1898. Nonsectarian school
for girls and young ladies, Greenville,
Miss. Hall for boarding boys attend
ing day school in charge of Miss l.. E.
X. Pecquet. Send for program. P. E.
METCALF-COLLINS. Principal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The Populist Convention to nomi-
nate candidate for Congress will
meet in Monroe on tue 9th. East
Carroll has - votes in the conven-
ton. We wonder where she got
them from?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The war with Spain has cost the
federal government more than s140,-
100000 in cash, and no money in
demnity has been demanded from
Spain, says the Philadelphia Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

FROM September 31st. 1897 to
August 3lst, 1898 there was export
ell from New Orleans to Europe over
22,000,000 bushels of corn, 10000
900 bushels of wheat, 1000, 900
bushels of oats and 369, 1000 bushels
af rya
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The DAILY Crowley Signal" is be-
fore us, and is one of the neatest lit
tie dailies published. 1t has the lat
est associated dispatches besides
filled up with home news. L. S.
Scott deserves credit for his push and
energy and we wish him success with
the Daily Signal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The bottom has dropped out of the
wheat market and December option
is now selling at sixty cents with the
prospects that 1t will go much lower
on account of the big wheat crop.
The best grade of flour is now down
to 81. 10 barrel, and it is said that
the bottom has not been touched vet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
A SERIOUS QUESTION

With many men Is how 10 dress
Wear our CLOTHING 1T is correct
in STYLE aud perfect fitting. Light
weight COATS and VESTS, TROUS-
ERS and UNDERWE EAR liue in great
variety. Everything here for men or
boys wear.
Money back il not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atien-
ton.
WARNER Il SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
IMPROVED SERVICE ON Y. & NJ. V.
RAILROAD.

Beginning Sunday, FEB. 9th. the
Yazoo & Mississippi Valley railroad
Twill run elegant Parlor Cars on its day
trains Nos % and "a between Memphis
and Vicksburg. A nominal rate fol
seats in these cars will be charged.
Train No. "a will leave Vicksburg At
9:10 a. M. arrives at Memphis at 1880
p. M, connecting wish the Illinois Cen
trail railroad fast Vestibuled trains for
st. Louis, Chicago, Evansville. Ind.
Louisville and Cincinnati. To all
points mentioned through Sleeping
Cars are operated. Elegant, Reclining
Cars are run between Memphis and
st. Louis and between Memphis aud
Cincinnati, seats in which are free.
See condensed schedule.
Leave Vicksburg $50 a. M.
Arrive Memphis 1880 p. M.
Supper at I. C. dining-room.
Leave Memphis 500 p. m.
Arrive st. Louis ZIG a. m. next day
Arrive Chicago Ills IA. m. next day.
Leave Memphis S:45 p. M.
Arrive Louisville FAC a. M next day
AlliFtOluClullttll IL .fu Il. III. next uay.
Arrive Washington 6:47 a. m. second
day.
Arrive Baltimore $50 a. M. second
day.
Arrive Philadelphia 1915 a.. m. second
day.
Arrive New York 1885 m. second
day
Close connection is made at Louis
vile and Cincinnati with solid Vesti-
buled trains for points east.
Dining car service on connecting
trans from Cincinnati.
For further information and reserva-
ton of sleeping car accommodations
call on or write to your station agent
or the undersigned.
A @. PEARCE,
c. P. & Z. A.. Vicksburg. Miss.
JNO A. SCOTT,
Diy'n. Passr. Ag't. Memphis, Tenn.
VIM. ALFRED KELLOND.
Asst. Gent Pass'r. Ag't., Louisville
Ky.
A. III. HANSON,
General Passenger Agent, Chicago. Ill.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

New York City must be a nice
place to be in on a sweltering day in
the summer time. On Saturday last
there were seventy-five deaths and
liz prostrations from the heat. The
thermometer registered from 90 to
SO, and on the streets it registered
from 8 to 10 degrees higher.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
:. Cady's Condition Powders,

are just what horse needs when in
bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and the best 10 use to
put horse in prime condition. Price
Is cents per package. For sale by
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The privates want to be mustered
out Of the army while the officers are
opposing it. These poor men who
have been treated worse than bruits,
who have the hardships to contend
with, should be mustered out and
allowed to return home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10

The Vichsburg Herald says that
the yellow fever outlook is more re-
assuring, but with new cases at Or
wood and Taylor, Miss, and at
Franklin, La, with two or three
suspicious cases at New Orleans, it
don't look so reassuring to us.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
sprlug and sulnmer SAMPLES.

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say thathe has just received his new
line of Spring and Summer samples.
and invites his fiends to call aud take
a look at them. On account OF the
Hcwtarifi. clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
ANNOUNCEMENTS.
We are authorized to announce
HON. SAM. II. BAIRD.

of Morehpuse parish. as 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, 1898-09-10

The first Louisiana volunteers will
be mustered out OF service and the
second LouisIana>retained
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-09-10
For Sale.
The Lost IGland
Plantation.

This place is regarded by planters
who know the property. as having the
finest cotton and corn producing land
in East Carroll parish.
200 acres now in cultivation; 100
acres now being cleared making 800
acres ready for the pillow for next year
Ii has fine lot of new double cabins
and good wells A new fence around
the cultivated field.
For terms, apply to
j. z. .RANSDELL,
or L. !. HAMLEY,
Lake Providence. La.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
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SLANDERED WEST VIRGINIA.

To the Editor Of the REGISTER
Sir: Recently there appeared in sew
eral papers, notably the Charleston
Mail-Trl bune, May 26th, which, under
a triple header devoted a column TO
it, articles relative to an individual who
before the Educational Board of Mon
roe county, Georgia, stated that he was
a West Virginian, had held permanent
public places. etc. Was thoroughly con-
versant with the State and that he
knew it to be a fact that there were no
oil wells in West Virginia: that never
had he in his life seen a sheep in West
Virginia. the soil not being adapted to
sheep-raising and also INDUCED in
other similar eXtravagant statements.
The attention of Gov Atkinson was
called to these statements by Jas. p
Cook. of Macon. Georgia An inyestiga-
tion was set on foot to ascertain the
name of this defamer OF the State and
his motive in making these astound-
ing statements Affidavits from several
persons in whose presence these state
ments were made were secured and the
matter ferreted cut The result has in
volved the name of an individual who
heretofore has attempted to figure
prominently in the educational affairs
of the State From the affidavits ii an
pears that these statements were made
by the representative from West Vir-
ginia of leading school book company.
who. in ATTEMPTING to ridicule the state
ments regarding West Virginia contain
ed IN a geography published by com
petiDg company overreached himself In
presuming upon the ignorance of the
Rock P0ard, in whose presence the
statements we~a made. The disclosures
CT the investigation have created con
siderable comment in educational or
cles and The aforesaid gentleman has
come in for great deal If inst cen
sure A. \. THOMSON.
Morgantown, W Va, June IS.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
ADDITIONAL RECRUITS.
Eighteen More Men Sent to Chickamauga
Yesterday Morning.

Eighteen More Men Sent to Chickamauga,
Yesterday Morning.
Yesterday morning Lieutenant Con-
ner, Of the First West Virginia regi-
ment, forwarded eighteen additional re-
cruits to Chickamauga Park, as fol-
lows:
Company B-John Putnam. laborer,
Wheeling.
Company C-Franklin H. Lewis,
iromworker, Benwood; Edward Rata,
machinist, Akron, O.; W. E. Norris,
laborer, Monroe county, w. "; Will
liam F. Rogers, tube worker, Wheeling;
Edward B. Milliken, timer, Washing
ton, Pa; Erwin w. Frederick, iron
worker, Wheeling; James Smith, Jr.,
ironworker, Benwood.
Company G-Joel H. Dodge, butcher,
Wheeling; Emmett Barr, painter,
Wellsburg; Charles c. Martin, Beth
any; Charles NJ. Conley, farmer, Beel-
er's, W. Va.
Company M-Will H. Ulrich, printer,
Wheeling; Elisha NJ Lanham, farmer,
Independence, w. Va; Harold Holmes,
bookkeeper, Wheeling; Jesse Matthews,
irOnWOrkeT, Wheetlng; Ernest ,. olenl-
pie. farmer, Masontown, w. Va.
During the afternoon a number OF
additional men were examined and
passed, and it is probable that another
batch of recruits will be sent off to-day.
So far fifty-six men have been sent from
this city, and forty-eight more are
needed.
The following additional recruits
have been passed by Lieut.. Conner:
Albert H. Ebbert. shipping clerk, NO.
40 Maryland street, Island; joseph
Wizard, steel worker, No. 1876 JACOB
street: Emanuel Langford, painter
Benwood; Gottlieb Aichele, mill work
err No. 1926 Main street; Hugh Cusick,
potter Tiltcnsville, O.; John A. Har-
mison plumber, No. 4o5 Coal street;
Charles R. Williams, coal miner, YORK
vile, O.; John c. Burns, clerk, YORK
vile, 0.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
CONTRACTS AWARDED.

The Council Committee On Fire De-
partment met last evening and award
ed the contract for a tin roof for the
Atlantic engine house to Joseph Vog
ler Jr., at his bid OF 1872. There were
five bids for tin, four for shingles anc
two for slate.
The contract for new floor fol-
the Niagara was awarded to Fahey
Bros, at $50. There were four bids
for this work.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
HAHN'S TRIAL
VIII Commence at Moundsville This
Morning.

viii Commence at Moundsville This
Morning.
John Hahn, who was indicted by the
last Marshall county grand jury charS-
ed with numbering Oscar Hamlln, at
Benwood will have his trial at Mounds
Vile this morning Yesterday jury
was secured shortly after four o'clock,
but it was thought advisable not TO
swear the jury in until this morning.
The State will be represented by Prose
cutting Attorney Parson and ]. a. Ew-
ing. The defense has George B. Cald-
well employed. Quite large number
Of witnesses have been summoned, but
the trial will hardly last over two days.
Hahn's wife and four children were
present in the court room yesterday and
attracted considerable attention. All
are quite small, the youngest beng
an infant. The accused is confident
that he will be acquitted and does not
seem to worry very much over the mat
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
JUSTICE COURT NEWS.

Mrs. VIM. o. Walker, colored. swore
out warrant against Alex. Gardner,
the policeman, charging him with
malicious destruction Of property. He
gave bond to Squire Haberfield to ap-
pear Friday morning at nine o'clock.
In the case Of w. ]. Colts vs.. city OF
Wheeling. a claim for rent of property
On McColloch street, before Justice Hab-
erfeld, the jury brought in a verdict
for the plaintiff for the full amount
Srpd for
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

DR.. SchifThauer removes corns. No.
1920 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

The details Of a very fine excursion
to Detroit, Mich. by the Knights of St
John and ST. George and all the public
who desire TO go have been completed
The excursion will 60 via the Cleveland
Lorain and Wheeling railway. leaving
Monday morning, June 9th. The
special through service, with very low
rates and tickets good until July 4th
makes this a fine excursion. Consult
0. R. Wood, T. P A., Mcclure House
Block. early this week for particulars
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
TWO ASSIGNMENTS YESTERDAY

Yesterday B. F. Horkheimer & Co,
who formerly carried on the retail ci-
gar business on Twelfth street. but who
lately sold out and inaugurated a
wholesale business at No. Is EXCHANGE
Bank building. made an ASSIGNMENT TO
l.. n Refer. for the benefit of cred
r. H. y Willis also made an assign
rent # his coal business. carried on at
No 1916 Market street to w. B. Hig-
gins, transferring al bis property. both
real ard personal, for the benefit Of his
creditors
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
A HANDSOME PRESENT.

Mr.. Henry Bierberson has just re-
ceived from c. Goetz & Co, Of Held
burghausen, Germany. one of the finest
musical mechanical toys ever brought
to this city. There are figures of half
a dozen children and two dogs in the
piece and they are not only handsome
" costumed, but go through life-like
motions. MI Goetz was formerly Of
this city, connected with the North
Wheeling Pottery. He now has an ex-
tensive trade. in mechanical TOYS, and
has branch houses at Berlin, Hamburg,
Moscow. Paris and Leipsig. Mr. Biab-
erson has large number of handsome
photographs of his specialties, and they
have been much admired by those who
have seen them.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

Stop and get Free Sample Of Upton
& Morgan's old Country CeylOn Teas.
Sole agents in this country.
CHICAGO TEA CO.,
Roemer Building, corner Twenty first
and Main streets.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
CHILDREN'S WASH DRESSES.

Always showing an exceptional line
we lake pride iE calling attention 10
our present line. which is made up OF
French Ginghams. Lawns acd D!mi-
ties, neatly trimmed round or square
yokes, and in all sizes from three to
ten years.
French Ginghams, trimmed or plain
round or square yoke, 79C, 69C,
9SC up.
Lawns, lace trimmed, many styles
and Celors, S6C up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
:wbrel}n9 Re9istter
Water Rents Are Due.

Water rents for the six months end
ing September 80, 1888, are now ready.
If paid on or before June 80, 1898, a
discount of 10 per cent will be allowed.
THE CITY WATER BOARD.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

Don't fail to visit our new headquar-
tiers in the Roemer Building, corner
Twenty first and Main streets. The
most complete Tea and Coffee store in
the State. CHICAGO TEA co.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22
Ladies' (Ready=to= Wear) Skirts,

Ladies' (Ready=to= Wear) Skirts.
This is great month for outings,
picnics. etc. also it's time to prepare
for summer vacation, and for these
occasions Duck. Covert, Canvas, Linen
or P. K. Skirts are specially adapted.
White Duck Skirt, wide, we'll made,
deep hem. SOC.
Covert Skirt, plain, stitched, five.
inch hem, brown, gray, tan, 69C.
Linen Skirts, $3.50. $40 I'D.
P. K. Skirts, $I.95 up.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

DR.. Schiffhauer removes corns. No.
1920 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

Why net buy book or fountain pen
for commencement present? Call and
see our line. ALBERT DITTMAR,
1868 Market street
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1898-06-22

Stop and get Free Sample Of Upton
&, Morgan's old Country Ceylon Teas.
Sole agents in this country.
CHICAGO TEA CO.,
Roemer Building. corner Twenty-first
and Main streets.