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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

feated aud the resolutions of MIR. Mich
olson were tpkcn up and voted upon
sereatim.
M, Davis moved that section one of
said resolution be amended by striking
out tile word majority and inserting
the word plurality.
This amendment was voted on and
defeated and section adopted.
Air. Davis moved that section be
amended by striking out said section
and inserting:
That all white legal registered vot-
ers shall be allowed aud entitled to vote
at said primary, provided they agree to
support the nominees of this primary,
and none others shall vote"
This amendment vas seconded and
lost.
MIR. Rea moved to amcad said sec
ton by adding provided that if any
white voter presents himself before the
commissioners and makes II declara-
ton that he will support the Democrat
ic nominee for president OF The u b his
vote shall he received and the declara'
ton placed in the box"
Seconded and carried.
The remaining sections of said reso-
luton were then adopted.
MIR. Davis then offered the following
resolution which was carried:
The commissioners are directed &c
protect the secrecy of the ballot and
shall prevent any one from interfering
in any way with the voter and the cast
ing OF his ballot, and to that end snai
prohibit any spectators or bystander'
from approaching within Is feet of TIL
box where any one is voting"
Mr.. Nicholson then offered the FOL
!, lowing which was adopted:
That at tho same time and place al
election LOT IDeuibeio Va 'hN P"A 80
ecutiye Committee shall be held, unde
the supervision of said commissioner
and clerks, using separate boxes an
under the rules and regulations aboY
prescribed. That the said commItte
shall consist of one member from eac
ward and four members at large
That the member from each ward sha
be elected by the voters of that ward
: the candidate receiving q majority
votes TO be declared elected;
That the mem bers at large shall b
voted for throughout the entire paris
and that the four members receivin
:, the highest number of votes shall
=. declared elected provided they recei'
- majority of the votes cast;
!, That the said parish committee
case of a vacancy occurring there
shall have the power of filling same.
- There being no further business t
committee then adjourned to meet
:. October 18th, 1899.
. j. S. GUENARD, Chairman,
- CLIFTON F. DAVIS. Seot'y.
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announcements.
For REPRESENTATIVE.

We are authorized to announce MR
I. K. BARBER AS 4 candidate for KEEP
resen,ative from East Carroll parish I'D
,hr lower house of the General Assem-
biz of tho Stale, subject to Inc action
of the Democratic party
we are authorized to announce MIR
N wyry asa candidate for re-
clco,ion for Representative from East
CarrolI narisb in the lower house OF
rho General Assembly of the State,
s,,b,act m the action of The Democratic
party.
va are authorized 10 announce MR.
A. X. AMAeKER as n candidate iol
Representative from East Carrol
,arish in he lower honse of ihe Genera
Assembly of the State. subject to Inc
action of the Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

Hon. Ivy 1. Davis, a prominent
citizen of Monroe, while in New Or
leans few days ago was interviewed
by a reporter of the Daily States
and speaking of Hon. Jos. E. Rams
dell, said: sour new congressman,
Hon. j. Z. Ransdell, is man far be-
yond the average in ability. and viii
make name for himself in congress.
He is not only able-he is indus'ri'
Gus, and all Louisiana, as weii as
the fifth district, will soon be proud
of him. Our people are still ham
mering away at the problem OF LOCKS
for the Ouachita to give us low water
navigation, and now that Ransdeli, 9
live man, is 10 congress, We hope te
get the National Government to give
rs what we want. 1t would be 9
great blessing 10 the ouachita val
ley. =
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

James b. Eustis, prominent
Louisianian, and one who took part
in overthrowing the corrupt Republi'
can party in our State, died at New
port, r. L., on Saturday last. He
was elected to the United States Sen
ate from this State, and was Ambas
sador to France under The Cleveland
administration.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
LOCAL NEWS.

The big levee crossing the Old river
stouob. above town, has been coil-
Melted at last. There is no danger
from this ever giving way.
Mr.. Johu Chealham, of Floyd, was
In town on Monday. lie came over 20
have his machinery aud boiler FOR hi'
hoat hauled out to Bayou Macon.
Parish primaries on the 18th o
October 10 nominate parish othcers
T, is expected that every Democrat II
the parish will vote for his choice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS.

Lake Providence, La, Sept. :, 1890.
Tho lion. Mayor and Board of
Couucilnlen met this eve at 8 o'clock.
Presentation. N. Fousse, aching
Mayor: Counoilmen c. L. Davis, j. ".
Pi.tmsu and W S. Mcguire.
Ahsent-G. NJ. franklin, Mayor;
Councilman, Max Levy.
The Finance Committee made the
following report, which was received
aud adopted, io-wh:
To the Mayor aud Board OF Couh-
Gilman of The town of Providence:
we. your Finance Committee, beg
leave 10 report that we have exam
ined the report OF the Marshal ana lax
Collector, dated Sept. tn, showing
that be has collected since his last
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
FOR CLERK.

We are authorized to announce MR..
j. S. GuENARD as candidate for the
office of Clerk of the 9TH District
Court, subject to the action OF the DEM
ocrniic party.
We are authorized to announce MI
Gro. +. BLACKBURN, as candidate
for the Office of Clerk OF the 9Th DIS
trict Court, subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

The price of cotton is up a little,
and the farmers are happy. There
is no doubt about the cotton crop be-
ing short, and on this prediction, bet
ter prices are looked tor. Some
papers say that cotton will 60 to z l-2.
Wouldn't it be q great thing, if this
price can be realized? 1t would be
the cause of helping many OF them
10 such an extent that perhaps the
next crop could be made without
pledging it in advance.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

Meridian, Miss, photographed over
to vicksburg the other day about
the reported yellow fever in that city.
Vicksburg sent word back that they
we're healthy, so declared by the ex-
perts, but that Meridian might tele-
graph over to Jackson and find out
how things were there.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
Notice.

lam still in the ginning business.
Have overhauled my engine and Eagle
outfit. | have added rain sheds TO
keep your cotton dry on wagons.
Good large seed-cotton rooms WITH
locks and keys Am ready to accom-
odate one and all. ] guarantees entire
satisfaction. VIII put your cotton
and seed on the landing. To my olo
friends and new ones, | will be- glaa e
serve you. II. .. ~ ny Z
Prop, Eagle Gin on the river
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

Poor Dreyfuss was convicted, as
was expected before the trial COM
menced. 1t Is now said that there Is
chance for him to be pardoned.
There is a strong feeling against
France, snd it would not be surpris-
ing il their great 1900 fair is not boy
cotted by the United States, Ger.
many, England and Italy. 1t would
be nothing but right.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

The primaries held in New Orleans
on Friday last was satisfactory to the
regulators, and it shows that the
.Jacksonians will have no chance IN
their independent movement. The
Democrats have nominated good men
for office and will elect them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
For Sale.

One Pratt S0-saw gin stand. IN mooera,e
condition with the new Smith & Sons
feeder. which cost me two years ago 5000
win take $1,000 for stand complete. l can
show account sales of cotton gil ned on this
stand which sold last year at i1scts.
GEO. s. OWEN.
Lake Providence, La, Aug. 20, 1879.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
TIJL ANE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA.
NEW ORLEANS.

College of Arts and Sciences.
Classical, Literary. Latin Scientific
and Scientific Courses.
College of Technology.
Mechanical, Electrical. Chemical. Sn-
gar. Civil and Architectural
Engineering.
Ii. Sophie Newcomb Memorial College
for Young Women, with Art and
Boarding Departments.
Fall Term of above opens October "a.
Law Department of Nov. 18Th
Medical Dept. opens Oct. 18th.
For special or general catalogues
address VIM. y. hOUEho,
Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
YAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD CO.

YAZOO & MISSISSIPPI VALLEY
RAILROAD co.
SCHEDULE EFFECTIVE NOON.
NOVEMBER 18Th.
SOUTH BOUND.
No. 5-Leaves Memphis S:25 p. M.
Arrives Vicksburg 3:l6 am.
Leaves Vicksburg 500 a. m.
Arrives New Orleans 1910 a. m
No. 23-Leaves Memphis 900 a. M
Arrives Vicksburg 7:10 p. M.
No. 2I-Leaves vicksburg 7:50 q. m.
Arrives New Orleans $3.50 p. m.
NORTH BOUND.
No. 6-Leayes New Orleans 400 p.
Arrives vicksburg 1870 p. M.
Leaves Vicksburg 1l:4O P. M.
Arrives Memphis 6;55 II. m.
No. 22-Leaves New Orleans 500 a.
m.
Arrives vicksburg 600 p. 10,
No. 24-Leaves Vicksburg $40 am.
Arrives Memphis $50 p. m.
No. 5 connects with No. sos at Har-
riston. arriving at Natchez at 6:45 "a. m.
No. 81 connects with 521 at Harris
ton arriving at Natchez at 1920 a. M.
No. 81 connects with No. 504 at Har-
riston, arriving at Jackson at 1890 pm.
No. 522 due to leaye Natchez at 2:30
m. connects with No. % at Harris
ton.
No. SOC due to leave hatcher at 1885
D. m. connects at Harriston with No. g.
Nos. and 21 connects at New Or.
leans for all points east and west.
Nos. "a and make connection with
lie. train at Memphis for all points, as
well ms with other lines.
Nos. 20 and "a haul elegant parlor
car between Memphis and Vicksburg
For further information and reserva
ton of sleeping car accommodation
call on or write to your station agen
or the undersigned.
| A. O. PEARCE,
G. P. & T.. A.. Vicksburg. Miss
JNO A. SCOTT,
Div'n. Pass'r. Ag't. Memphis, Tenn
i WIN. ALFRED KELLOND.
Asst. Gen1 Pass'r. Ag't., Louisville
Ky.
A. HI. HANSON.
! General Passenger Agent. Chicago, LII
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
Pure Bred Game.

have about twenty-five young
game roosters-bred from the best
tiobtine stock in Georgia. They are
from Grist, Mercer Bro, and BOD NC
Ginty. To introduce them will sell at
60 az osch J. d. TOMPKlNS.
Providence. La. Sept. 8, 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
FOR SHERIFF.

We are authorized to announce MIR.
i w. DUNN. as u candidate for re-etee-
ton 10 the office of Sheriff. subject TO
the action of the Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
FOR CORONER.

We are authorized to announce DR.
w. f. LONG for reelection to the Office
If Coroner. subject to the action OF the
Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

FOR POLICE JUROR.
We are authorized to announce MR..
Fl. II. GRAaAM for recollection as Police
Juror of the Sscord Ward, subject TO
action of the Democratic party.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
FOR SALE.

One dwelling house and lots. oppo-
site the court house. For terms, APP
ply to, MRS. S. A. HAFFORD,
Lake Providence. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

The tabulated statement of the
votes cast in the Fifth District has
been somewhat hard to obtain, but
at last we are able to announce the
vote by parishes. Two parishes II
the district, Caldwell and Catahoula
tailed to hold any election. Th'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

Mr. Fred Schneider aud DR.. w. D.
Pierce made dying trip 10 Vickshufg
last week, returning Tuesday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

There are four prisoners confined III
Jail charged with murder, who VIII be
tried at the October term of court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16
Patronizc Home
Industry.

/ have secured the services OF MIR.
first class baker, and VIII
furnish the public with first class fresh
bakers bread solicit the trade OF my
friends and the public generally and will
promise them the very best to be had
in that line. Respectfully.
JOHN w. COOKE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

Which amount he has turned over
to the Treasurer as per voucher.
We have examined the report OF The
Treasurer dated this day. showing
balance on hand of $105.ll and mud
Same correct aud recommend lis sp-
proval.
We have examined and found cor
rect the following accounts anu nave
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

The public schools of town and
parish will open on Monday next, and
WI wish them o prosperous session.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

Respectfully Submitted.
Clifton +. Davis.
j. w. Pitimau.
w. S. Magnire.
Finance Committee.
The petition of night marshal was
received and laid over until next meet
ing, aud the taxpayers were requested
TO appear before the Board al lis heA'
meeting aud express their views III re-
gard TO the appointment of compe-
ten, person to fill this important posi-
ton.
There being no further business the
Board adjourned.
N. FOUSSE. Mayor pro tenn.
W. I'll. FISHER, Sect'y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

For Sale Cheap.
Thoroughbred Brahma ROSTERS, o
months old, Weighing about . POUNDS
smaller ones weighing in proportion.
Address FASS' STGRE,
Brunette, La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-16

AppFofth oh"ie
=. ~ n y D.. soiarS 60 90
ooN' feedioy prisoners 70
I Davis. street and bridge road men Oh %
G M Wilmington, street and bridge oo
:, r =, o, ""S nooi oil :. II 80
] w Barber, street and bridge ROAD a
machine 1890. '''-' A IN
Mcguire & Schneider, slindries ~
w ii Fisher. sect'y board of health. ~ ~ %
DR. w u Bell, chairman ;;.::;...:..::.. = o oo
Yancey Bell, Street aad Bridge, bricK o.
1854 56
We recommend lhe payment OF the
following claims:
ID Peck, salary 80 W ~ ~
g feeding prisoners. ~
l. Galbreth, lamp lighter ....,.. 40 9 o
I w BARBER. street and bridge :: IA ~
NJ Wilmington. street and bridge. 6 o
Mcguire & Schneider. sundries esq.,. ~
.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-25
GENERAE YULE
Joins GEN. White and Makes
the British Forces IL, 200
sfrOug.

London l,'. 25-Aithouvh ther. o. nn
reaspn g. .ubt The accuracy Of che
diapatch frlm CapetoNn 60 rh Daily
Mail regarilng General NuleH mlye-
ment. il Ir.ous that General Whit. $
telegram @, the war office is also itt-
ed f. m but makes NJ mention ~ q
Joining of f,rres.
When the var office dispatch Was IA.
suei jusi after midnight she ufhe'IIB
announced that nothing inots would De-
communicated ungil WednssNaS mora
ng. so thai y Is impossible 90 csnatm
Or deny the meas. General Nule had q
heavy TA.ch Monday over thr su.s-
ford slopes and she Zurconteln table.
bDth over COoo feet high and arrived
after dusk az Beth which - haf way
NstRcen Rorke's Drift and W Waschbank
He had "a still heavy msrrh before
him ana Nas hardly expected 10 JON
General whHe AZ Iapiysmlth untll to-
day.
ff.s Acs We're actua4ed by souud
judgment. since ne would soon have
been surrounded and IN a desperate -.
sition. The combined foress a; LADY
smith. now amounting 20 some t:se0
men. will he amply sufficisnt o. act on
the defcns.ye A few more victories
like Glencoe and Elandsaagte h0wcv-
er would leave the British troops wlth.
Out AN officer
while she Beers have faiiei 40 talk.
advantage % their stragetic pssltiogls.
owing 10 the incompetence. or haste OF
their leaders. the British have no cause
foT congr, ,uiations over the results q
the Natal operations They have SUI.
fcr,~l heavy losses M men and their
v'ctories have practically done nothlng
the whole ~ Northern Natal being nov
abandoned a. ghe Boers
n would have been better to have
eonccntratel on Iadysnith m the frst
instance but General white and Cen
cral symons had 60 yield 20 political
exigenc,es 1nd O. she iocal reluctance
90 abanior an inch of tcrrtory more
shan wac nefessary
IA is u.t expected siai the wounded
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-25

90 -or 1amefer became famous through
'ss raid pn.cn ne heacei into che Tran.
wal and h's c1mDtrl3n. Cot Grey nave
arrived here from England.
There 49, great enthusltsm ioity Vhen
tHe t-aln bearing tse Man TOD, and Brit
i.o Co.umoa contingent for Toe cirad a.
mittary 3D. assist Great Br ia.1 in tn-
rr,nrnai pulled oai fof tte East oniy
ffty men from each srovnce Nou.d %"
accepted Citlters rtfei o. 90 90 FUR
rish cans1ft. 90 the mer. a ndf boil
tay sas pto2aimed tsd an immrnf'
crowd NUchsd tne embarSation in
ir'ssank rain capt Leysourne crn-
rrards 80 Manitoba contingent
BRAVE DISPATCH RIDERS
London. or q -The dspatca riders
r'n are coming down to the orange nv
81 % k,n0eriy are perfofminS thriiun
fs1ti Inry riie through the Boer iine'
uater cover ~ darkness nri get q, the
Orsrgs aver without takug ans rest.
save fpr 70 cnangs of norfea The AZ
tlrcs slEtys mns
ore rider sfo got lntB Kimberly insf
f'rdsy Vas chasei seventeen miles ~
Bn"rs narrowly ecap.rg With ri ieN
TIRE ome ran returned safely N1th DIS
Dsfrres % Crargs -iver today. Wnen hc
r.lrr.i e. pSl-f thir'y u,ies from Kir.
oe-.g sis horse fsll ana ckei tao ~ hi.
frssrs a.gGrs, a rock. but depte thla
HNMS. SrOFIEI.D pRUGSsED ANp
T1caoWN 1910 tina RIVER AT
DIS MONIES
Uss NoIrss tt p.f. "a The dstth ~
Htbs -coGe.i. shosa BODY w,s found in
trs n.a Mo.re. rsr- sunday. has o.tn
a ,a~ris,s wysfsry until toiay o. g.
n,N believed thi she Wis druggei art
.rr1 Er lrtl -he river The coroner July
has 1e-~ asi1irg ss,r-t .sssions which
ara aot cour4lict Three men no of good
aftrtiuE have tsstif-i fn1t sunday
Afternoon tHee sne a. beat come down tho
rIver r rrtss We-. teN, men ana a wo-
rar. ths N1mar lsing on the bottom of
th. Boa rod1ulsss The men Iere talk
Irg b0 bar Dlf sha u.s. nof move when
they saw ths sooa.ld g.ri they tettlhed
r., .,.lfiss.y ttaf hsr clothes wrre the
.,r.e As those 90 tia woman in che boat
n ID esttblshei bF che physicians that
.h. ass rot die b. droNnirg. na the COP
dI..1n ~ tre aoly proves thf There D.
no c.ua t1 fae men who Wer, in the boat
ANp WrrE THE GUESTS OF HONOR
A. rp,sDON FUNCTION
Lorf1r o-t 60 The premier. che mar
qIls ~ StIlsDgrY eas present thif even
l-g a. t- private dinner given fo Grn~
.-iI B.r amin fh-r.s1n and sire Hir-
-slr bg gnuai states Amn1asltpr
Chnats AVID So Choafe.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1899-10-25

o'clock
Capciown. Oct. et--A message ~s.
ceiyed ,his evening from MsfeNnE by
way ~ Lorenzo Marques says.
An we'll In Mafekinr IN October n.
CnpctoNn. Oct. - Tho foHoRinx a..
vices have been rece vcd here from Ma.
eiu. Basutoiand dstei OcioDer ~
Relisole nsilvs Lately yistsi Lager
% Orange free state troops l,lii opyossii,
Mazeru. Hs found lt % consist N w,s
or surrounded by turf pfet thres feei
high He noticed only feW Maussri
TIE Bo~r commaadent questioned Ian r..
ardlng the feelng o. The dfferent ~.
suto chsifa principally. the paramount 2
cr'ef Lorothodl. and IN O~ier 90 drt~ rra
onmmandant. the native replied that taa
nriyes sided with ths Boers
Ihereuprn the conmtndtnt said the
two republics " shed % klu TIA B~tasHs-,
eni to take over ana GOVERN me Rtsit18.
restoring 90 The latter thai ptrs of tas
oouriry which the frse state former
took from them. a. 10 the Brran.r.
those whom they sil-i a. kiu ihey you'd
drive them Into the sea
The commandant wished Ieasion on
NN.' NsANh kN NFAEFIAiIsNl NAN .." nfNHF
ch.efs a. soon a. possbis-Sas.h y-hs,as-
thes would egis the Bocr, Or che British
-5ecnuse his contingent an .nxioul 90
help he Beers elsewhere Hr scfnoNi
e'isei thm ha men we're afrah of tbs
Basutcs, because their wives srd fini.
lies. az W'eii ns their cattle. 2cro wtrIr
reach. ard he eaid Doc va prepared g.
enter into an agreement ~.th fhs c.lisfa
grlug the same o. give a very substsu-
tia r-compeuse 20 tho tr.i,-smcn Tor a.
sistiHg the Boer Failing this. DO tie
RasutDs would ve q Uriiter urirrs.1HI-
ing rot 60 assist either si-. the c1r-
mardart taid els fore would withdraw
from the BaautolNnd border and 60 tr
the asE.tancc 81 the.r countryme1 wnr-s
the fkltlng was hottest rh- Bocr1 on tfc
pasugoRrc frontier. acc,rding 20 tne bo.t
innormnt on o'aarablr number thol.
-Do