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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

ST. Johns day was celebrated by
the Masonic fraternity in East Car
roll by banquet. The spread was
magnificent and champagne corks
struck the ceiling in numbers. There
were several impromptd, talks and the
one delivered by BRO. Albert Harris
Of New Orleans, who came to our
town in the interest OF Pythiasism, was
very interesting and entertaining
Those who had the pleasure of hearing
him, say tina! it was real treat long
to be remembered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mr.. L. j. Falherree is now back at
his old place at the Guenard drug
store, where he will be pleased TO see
his friends. Mr.. Jason Hamilton, who
has been with Mr.. GueDard for several
months, has taken charge Of the Levee
street drug store. Mr. Guenard will
take up his abode for sometime at the
court house.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Prof. Moore, who is teaching the
children of Major and Mrs. l.. X. Bar
Der in tie Bend, spent part OF Christ
mas week in town.
There were four white men up be-
fore the Mayor on Monday for dis
turbiug the peace on Christmas day.
Each was fiued $500 and costs.
That line of shoes at Hill Bros can
not be beat. When you buy. shoes
better go to Hills aud get good ones.
They keep nothing but the best.
Those who are Interested in the well
fare of Providence Fire Co, should see
that a meeting is held on Monday
night next. 1t is very important.
Hon. Robt. Nicholson of the first
aud Mr.. II. II. Graham aud DR.. w. E.
Long of the second ward, faced the
mud on Tuesday TO come TO town.
hon. E. j. Hamley, with his two
sons. Marian and Eddie, went TO Vicks-
burg Wednesday morning on the
steamer Ruth. They returned yester-
day morning.
Our friends who have so kindly
given us their support during the year
just closed. will please accept our
thanks, and we ask continuance of
their patronage.
Mrs. Yancey Bell left yesterday for
Baton Rouge. Mrs. Bell goes down
10 be present at the marriage of Miss
Ella Lanier to prominent young
lawyer of Baton Rouge.
MIR. J.. w. Piltman has a pretty line
of enameled beds. They are the hand
soonest thing in this line ever handled
in our town. Mr.. Pittman is selliug
them very reasonable.
1 The weather turned out good
enough for cotton pickers to go TO the
field on Wednesday. Being Chriat-
mas week we doubt very much ii there
was a lock Of cotton picked.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mr.. J. w. Piliman, another of our
big merchants, has kindly placed an
advertisement with US for 1898 lie
carries one of the most complete lines
of groceries and furniture of any
house in town. His obliging clerks.
Messrs. Williamson aud Pinkston will
take pleasure in showing the large
stock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Is the number that won the set OF
Furniture given away by Max Levy.
The person holding this number
must call and get the Furniture by
Tuesday the 18th, otherwise there
will be another drawing and the per-
son holding the lucky number will
get the Furniture.
Whoever holds ticket 263 should
call Immediately.
Don't destroy your tickets.
MAX LEVY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

One or two firms in town
will change their location next Nom
day. G. NJ. Franklin will take the
store occupied by w. II. Fisher and
Mr. Fisher will move across TO the
Murfee store. Gallantey & Marcus
will take The store next to Mcguire &
Schneider occupied by Sam McNeal
and McNeal will lake the GalIantey &
Marcus store on Levee street.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

There is great deal of complaint
made by some of the residents on the
back streets about the condition Of
the sidewalks. They say that il is
almost impossible 10 reach their homes
in bad weather. A single plank would
be better than tho way they are at
present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Our friend Mr.. S. P. Jones, on Bel.
laggio, sent us in this week box of
ripe tomatoes. Now who ever heard
of ripe tomatoes during Christmas
week in these parts before; but it is a
fact, and Mr.. Jones informed US that il
was no trouble 10 have them all the
year round. Thanks for the treat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

There are some few in our town
who continue to laugh at the railroad
enterprise our worthy and energetic
citizens are working with all their
power TO have built. IT il is not built
il will not be any fault of those who
have done so much already aud who
are still striving and working hard for
this enterprise that will be such a
benefit 10 our town. Those who have
it in hand are sanguine of success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

The success aud growth of their mil
linery department, under the manage
ment of Miss Jackson, has been SO
gratifying 10 Hill Bros. that they will
bring on for the spring season the
handsomest and most extensive line
ever seen in a town the size of ours.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

On account of The very damp condi-
ton of the weather, the ordinance
against the shooting of fire works
within the corporate limits, was not
inforced, and being taken advantage
of, there YVES a regular fusilade nearly
The whole of Christmas day aud away
into the night.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Max Levy has few remnants in
worsted goods and calico's lett over,
aud to get rid of them. they will go al
any price. lie will almost give them
away, aud it will pay to call.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

There is no railroad news 10 report
this week, except that the gentlemen
connected with tho enterprise are
sanguine of success, aud that it will
only be few weeks when they will be
able 10 state definitely when they ex-
pect work to commence on the road.
The election for the 5-mill tax in ward
6 of Morehouse parish for the benefit
of this road has been ordered aud we
are Informed viii be carried without
any opposition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mr.. Jake Purdy, who has been IN
New Orleans for tho past two years,
was welcomed home on Friday last.
Jake has fleshened up and looks well.
We were glad TO see him, aud wish
him success IN whatever business he
putprs
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Grand Lecturer of the knights of
Pythias, Mr.. Albert Harris, Of New
Orleans, arrived in our town on Sum-
day last and on Monday evening ex-
emplified the secret work OF the order
to the Brother Knights His talk TO
the Pyihians was listened to with
marked attention, and we hope great
deal of good will come out of his visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

tJ Let one of your GOOD reso-
lutions for 1898 be to purchase all
Groceries at Mcguire & Schneider's,
where you do not have to worry
about what to buy. We have every
thing nice and fresh, and prices to
suit the smallest size pocket book.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mr.. W. N. White, our popular citi-
zen and merchant, left on Christmas
morning for Sherman, Texas. 10 spend
this week with Mrs. White and bis
two daughters aud young son. We
wish him pleasant visit and safe
return
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01
A Fine Opportunity.

The fine Westland tract OF land con-
tainlng 5000 acres is offered for sale ID
lots of from 40 20 GAO acres. The price
is low. One dollar an acre will secure
it, balance on years time.
For particulars call on
CLIFTON f. DAVIS,
Lake Providence, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mr.. A. w. Edwards, the Singer Sew
ing Machine man. is in town this week
looking after the business of the CON-
pany. Mr.. Edwards is hustler aud
knows his business. His brother
came up with him to look at the coun-
fry
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01
THE BAERER-DEMOCRaT..
Local and Parish News.
DR.. c. RAY MITCHELL,
Dentist,
Delony Office, next to Iostofice.

A6~ Our stock was never more
complete than now. Our prices are
lower than ever. Trust us with
your Grocery business during 1898,
and we will save you money.
mcguire & SCHNEIDER,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mr.. and Mrs llamley's little son
Joe. had his left arm broken below
the elbow on Thursday evening. The
little fellow was playing on some lum-
Der aud a plank fell on him.
We call the attention of the public
TO notice in another column asking
for bids by the East Carroll Baptist
Association, for. lands and buildings
for college site. Read tho notice.
The sun came out bright and beauii-
full Tuesday morning, and 1t is 10 be
hoped That it will continue for some
time, SO as to give a chance TO the
planters to get out the large amount OF
cotton remaining in the fields.
Our friend Charley Beard, who is
now down al Henderson, was up to
spend Sunday with his family. Mr..
Beard told MS that Mr.. Aschaffenburg
had moved into his new store aud that
IL was the prettiest OH the river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

The Salvation army fed over 50,-
600 starving people 10 Chicago on
Christmas day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

pG Mcguire & Schneider have q
complete line of HARNESS. Give
them call when you need anything
of the kind.
FULL DRESS S U 1T 0 F
CLOTHES.
STYLISH BUSINESS SUIT OF
CLOTHES.
SILK AND WORSTED LINED
OVERCOATS.
SILK AND WORSTED MUF-
FLERS.
HANDSOME JERSEY OFFICE
COATS,
DUNLAP AND STETSON HATS
NEWEST AND RICHEST OF
NECKWEAR.
FISK CLARK e FLAGG GLOVES
SCARF PINS AND STUDS,
COLLAR AND CUFF BOXES.
SUBSTANTIAL BATH ROBES.
Other things might suggest them
selves ii you will call.
What's your figure?
Money back ifnot suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atien-
ton.
WARNER 81 SEARLES CO..
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Mrs. F. X. Ransdell and children
arrived las. week from Chattanooga,
Tenn, sud we are gratified 10 learn
that il is the intention of Mr.. and Mrs.
Ransdell to again permanently reside
in Providence. Mr. r. arrived Thurs
day, and he will not be long in getting
a large size foot hold, which he had be-
fore moving to Chattanooga. Their
many friends welcome their return.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

BgYour money back if everything
you purchase at Mcguire & Schnei-
der's is not all o. X.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

Nap Flannel, the latest in dress
goods. A fine line of Ladies Hats, at
LEWIS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-01-01

BERMUDA HAY
AT 40cts per bale. Call on Mr.. Geo.
Ashbridge at w. r. Burney's'
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
RAIN BENEFITS GROWING BEETS One Good Effect of the Recent General
 Downpour. Chino's Sugar Factory Will Pay Out Much Coin to
 Farmers. Fruit-Growers in Southern California Have Profited by the
 Showers.
Special Dispatch to The Call

POMONA. May 16.-A broad smile adorns the countenances of the people of Chino and Pomona valleys. The heavy rain yesterday has done incal- culable good to all sugar-beet fields and has been blessing to fruit-grow- CTS. Tonight another rain is ap- preaching. There will be at least 4OoO acres of sugar beets ready for the Chino Sugar Factory by August, whereas it was feared a month ago there would not be enough beets to run the factory Hundreds of sugar-beet growers who have been discouraged at growing beets this year are now as- sured of a good crop and large proht. Orange and lemon groves are so well watered by the rain that no 1rrlgatlon will be necessary for another month
 STOCKTON, May 16.-Special tele- phone reports from points in San Joa- quin, Merced and Stanislaus counties indicate that while the rain Of Satur- day night and Sunday was of benent to winter-sown and late summer fai- low grain, and to vegetables and frult, especially grapes, considerable hay was down, and a good deal that had been cut was badly damaged. In some few places the rain will have the effect of filling out the wheat which is alive, while in other places wheatiS too far gone to be benefited Taken altogeth- er however, the rain has been of more benefit than the damage amounts to. The biggest crop of oranges ever raised in Oakdale will be plucked this season, while at Clements the prune crop will be immense. The rain has had the eff feet Of cleansing the fruit trees of bugs and spiders. The average rainfall was over an inch.
 LODI, May 16.-Over an inch of rain has fallen here since Saturday. The rain will be worth thousands of dollars to the raisers of grain, sugar beets, watermelons and grapes, but hay-pro- ducers will suffer a slight loss. The grain growers, as it will help the grain to ripen and fill out. Indications point to a further rainfall tonight.
 SAN JOSE, May 16-Rain began fallipg again this morning at o'clock. The total for the storm since 1t began Saturday afternoon was .43 of an inch at noon to-day.
 for the storm which began Saturday afternoon is 0.75 of an inch; 0.70 of which fell on Saturday night. Growing grain and fruit will be benefited. Prospects in Yuba and Sutter are now good for a fair hay crop. Rainfall in the foothills, with snow storm farther up, insures to the miners of Tuba County plentiful sup
 REDDING May 1s-The rain of the past few days has been of incalculable benefit to the upper portion of the Sea- tain valleys of Northern California. There is some damage reported. Dry feed is injured, but as a whole grain and feed have been benefited
 SAN DIEGO, May 16-Rain began fall ing again tonight and there is every in- dication of an all night storm.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
commanding, Truckee; Colonel L. Burks.

commanding, Truckee; Colonel L. Burks, chief of staff, San Francisco; Colonel J Stockton; Colonel A. J. Buckles, assistant judge advocate-general Fairfield; Colonel T. A. Nerney, assistant inspector-generai, sistant surgeon-general, Fresno; Colonel J. H. Wright. assistant quarrermaster- general, Sacramento: Colonel F. Dodd, Colonel W. J.. Hogan, brigade engineer, Sacramento Colonel c. l.. Patton, brig ade signal officer, San Francisco; Colonel esa, M Jg5ty hsssanf T 1basf byyeade chaplain. Red Bluff; Major George Bit tenger, aid-de-camp. Riverside;l Major Major S. Steele, aid d-de-camp. Chino; Major J. A. Luken. aide-de-camp, Pasa- dena.
 First Regiment, U. R. K. of P-Colonel Moroseo. Oakland: a1ajor J. M. Keenan, First Battalion. San Francisco; Major F. Francisco; Captain T. II. Wagstaf, quartermaster. San Francisco;
 Second Regiment, U. R. K. of P.- Colonel William A. Fish. commanding, Red Bluff; Lieutenant- Colonel Charles Peeor. Nevada City; Major F. J. Dietrich Major James T. Martin, surgeon, Wood land; Captain sam LiebIing., adjutant,
 
 Guartermaster. Red Bluff: Captain E. G. Messner. commissary, Sacramento. Third Regiment. U. R. K. of P-Colonel Diego; Major James C. searborough, First Battalion. Los Angeles; Major Gharies O. Alkire, Second Battalion Riverside; Captain R. V: Dodge, adiutant, San Diego: Captain E. F. Whitney, quartermaster. san Diego; Captain W. T. Captain I. M Merliniones. chaplain, Santa Monica; Captain N. II. Hamilton, assistant surgeon, Santa Monica.
 The following are the officers of the Grand Temple of the Rathbone Sisters: Mrs. Mary A. Fitzgerald. G. S., sacra- mento Miss Clarabel Farno, G. J., Oak land; lar Mrs; sarah Chamberlin' c. NJ, Nickell, G. M. of F., Los Angeles: Mrs. Emma Scholfield. G. P, San Francisco; Mrs. Bertha Nathan. G. Q. G., Hanford; Mrs. Marie H. Welden. P. G. C., Grass Valley: Mrs. Wessie Katzenstein, s. R. (two years). Sacramento Mrs. Marie H. Weldon, $. R. -four years), Grass Valley.
 The following will represent the sev- eral temples named of the order in this dopain:
 Purity, Temple No. ?, Los Angeles-Mrs. Ottie Adolph.
 Fidelity No. 4, Pasadena-Miss Rosa l.. Allin.
 Harmony No. 5, Arroyo Grande-Mrs. Mary s. Swall.
 Calanthe No. G. Oakland-Mrs. Margaret Keiso and Mrs. Annie Journal.
 East Oakland No. T, East Oakland-Mrs. Anna M. Liese
 Ramona No. 8, Eureka-Nellie Ford
 Olympic No. 10, Grass Valley-Mrs. Florence Fox and Mrs. Warwick.
 San Francisco No. Il, San Francisco Mrs. Ida D. Merguire.
 Riverside No. 12 Riverside-Mrs. Fan nie Miller and Mrs. Juliet Stibbens.
 Myrtle No. 13, Truckee-Mrs. Lillie D. Long.
 Magnolia No. 15, Santa Maria-Mrs. E. M. Brown.
 Equality No. IS, Salinas-Mrs. May Steigleman.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
WESTERN STATES FEAR
 AN INDIAN UPRISING
Military Preparations to Guard Against Outbreaks of Reserva-
 tion Redskins.

DENVER, May 16.-From the tenor of communications received by Colonel Sumner during the past few days it ap- pears that the Indians in the depart ments of the Colorado and the Missouri which are under his command are dis playing an unusual restlessness, which bodes no good for the settlers in the vicinity of the various reservations.
 The danger of an outbreak in Arizona has become so imminent that Colonel Sumner has ordered two troops of cav airy from Fort Huachuca to the Mexi- can boundary line, with orders to move along that line from Nogaies, Ariz., to the Gulf of California, observing strict patrol of the entire border. An other troop has been ordered from Fort Grant to Fort ~Huachuca to garrison the latter fort while the troops are in the field and to be prepared to assist these troops in case of trouble. One troop of the Eighth Cavalry recently was ordered from Fort Meade, $. D., to Fort Washable, Wyo., and there is a possibility that this force will be side- tracked and sent to Fort Niobrara, Neb., instead.
 Colonel Sumner to-day received a pe- tition for troops for a large number of settlers in the portion of Nebra yka ad joining the Sioux reservation, who be- lieve the Sioux are planning a whole sale massacre of whites.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
WATER FIGHT
 AR0USES IRE City Attorney Dunn of Los Angeles Resents
 Insinuations.
Declares He Has Done His Duty in Dealing With
 the Monopoly.
Lively Scene in the City Council Over Special Committees
 Report
Special Dispatch to The Cali.

LOS ANGELES, May 16.-Cfty Attor- ney William E. Dunn took occasion to- day at a meeting of the City Council to resent what he termed charges, in situations and innuendos cast upon him and his official conduct by the special Council committee on mountain water supply. Several weeks ago this committee made a report to the Coun- ell, in which it took occasion to criti- cize the City Attorney and the City Engineer for failure to obey the in- structions of the Council, charging both with neglect of duty. City Attorney Dunn said he had never at any time failed to do all that was asked of him by the Committee on Mountain Water Supply.
 Councilman Grider of the committee in question proceeded forthwith to deny that the committee in it's report had any desire to cast reflections on MT. Dunn. He rather hinted that the City Engineer was the official the commit tee thought had been derelict. But City Engineed Dockweiler was not present.
 Councilman Hutchinson said the re- port of the committee was written by himself and any city official 1t fitted could wear 1t, if he saw fit.
 AS a matter of fact the report did pass severe strictures on the City At torney and the City Engineer for fail- ure to obey the direct instructions Of the Council. The friends of Council man Grider was chagrined because he did not defend the report made by the Mountain Water Committee, in so far as it rapped officials who had certainly failed to obey the orders of the Coun- cil.
 During his time on the floor of the Council Mr. Dunn said the City Water Company was ready to pay it's city taxes, amounting to $11,S00, provided the city would not add the usual pen atty, which in this case would amount to $500, for delinquency. The water company has always been prepared to pay city taxes on all of it's property save the franchise. The Assessor first put valuation of $600.000 upon it. The Council reduced that figure to $150,OOO. This the company thought too high and it proceeded to test the matter in court. The case is now pending. In the mean time the water company offered to pay s10000 city taxes, holding out the tax on the franchise. The City Tax Col lector refused to accept part payment and the Council approved his act. The company now comes forward and agrees to pay full taxes and leave the franchise matter to be decided by the courts later. The Council will proba- bly, accept the $11 800 and cut off the $500 penalty.
The San Francisco call., 1898-05-17
Mrs. Lydia A. Monroe, Grand
 Chief, Rathbone Sisters.

Yosemite No. 1s, Merced-Mrs. Carrie Hastings.
 Mayfower No. 20, San Ardo-Miss Min nie Dudley.
 Damon No 23, Stockton-Mrs. Mary J. Gray and Mrs. Miriam Stacey.
 Corona No. 24, Pomona-Mrs. Marion Phillips.
 Weldon-Hill No 25, Jackson-Mrs. Sarah J. Bennett. Schuize.
 Far West No 31, Petrolia-Mrs. Sarah Royal No 8, Hanford-Mrs. Mamie B. Paradise No 34, Angels Camp-Mrs. Mary A. Larkn. Williams. - G Castle No. a7. Red Bluff-Mrs. Susie Alta No. a8, Los Gatos-Miss L. Jennie Charity No 3s, San Bernardino-Mrs. Lizzie J. Allen.
 Mountain Fern No 4, Collax-Mrs- Charlotte Whitcomb.