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The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-08
fight laughing and joking among
themselves, but in deadly earnest.

As the men marched out to repel the
insurgent attack on the night of Feb. A
they sang Marching Through
Georgia" Dixie and Hot Time"
Feb 6 the Montana line advanced
about six miles from Manila to La
Iona, a place before the town OF
Caloocan, and lay there while Aguin
aldo's troops entertained them. On
Feb. 10 the LIST brigade, consisting of the
Goth Kansas, Sd artillery and LIST Mon
tana, moved forward at $3.50 p. M, the
artillery being on the right and Kan
sas on the left. to take Caloocan, where
the insurgents were strongly intrench-
ed. This was notable day in the his
tory of the Sth army corps. but par
ticularly in that of the Montana regi-
ment, for on it the brunt of the fighting
fell
When the command was given orders
to advance the Montanas jumped over
their works and went forward slowly
at first. Eight men fell, killed or
hSoiidCd, bSIoic tIltS iidICHGu ~
yards. The regiment pressed on
through a heavy fire until it got to the
brush when it replied and started up
the hill for the insurgents, who resist
ed stubbornly, but finally broke and ran
In the advance Lieutenant Colonel
| Wallace was shot through the lungs,
wound from which he quickly recov-
| cred. In pain though he was, he waved
his hat as he sat on bank, and called:
| Give them he'll, boys, can go no fur
| Their"
The insurgents were finally driven
mo the town, through it and three
| miles beyond. About 800 natives were
killed, while the total American loss
was five killed and 50 wounded. In
| the long three-mile charge the Mon
tana regiment lost 81 men killed and
| wounded. On the advance Company
K was ordered to support Company B,
| but when the fight got thick the say
| ages" as the K company boys were
called, forgot about being reserves.
crowded into the firing line and went
| on. Colonel Kessler on his little ma
The Anaconda standard. [volume] (Anaconda, Mont.) 1889-1970, 1899-10-08
Montana BOYS in ,Eriscn.

"On to Manila" is just the thing to
read up before the Montana boys re-
turn. 1t tells all about the campaign
in the Philippines and the movements
of the LIST Montana from the day they
departed from San Francisco to date.
One coupon and % cents secures a copy
at Standard offices in Anaconda, Butte,
Missoula or Great Falls.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
The steamer Julia, owned by Messrs.

The steamer Julia, owned by Messrs.
A. l.. and L.. P. Cummins, made her
first trip out from Memphis this week,
passing Providence Yesterday, and she
is one of the. best boats ever in the
trade. She has pretty cabin, with
electric fans and lights, which makes
it cool and pleasant. First Clerk
IIiner also came in for share of good
wishes, for there are few on the river
who is as popular and knows more
about steamboat than he does. The
Julia will now continue 10 run in the
trade during the summer and be ready
for the big business in the fall, and we
bespeak for the owners OF the boat a
liberal patronage. There were large
crowd of their friends down 10 the
landing yesterday to see Capt. Lee and
his estimable wife and wish them sue
cess and prosperity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Tie closing session OF our public
school took place at the Opera House
Thursday night. The coy place was
packed by the proud parents of those
who were TO receive their diplomas as
graduates of Providence Graded and
High School. There were drills aud
tableaux's by the smaller children aud
every one was proud to see the little
ones so admirably drilled by their
teachers. There was not hitch in the
long program and everything passed
off pleasantly.
Those who received diplomas were
Misses Elodie Brown, Beulah COTE
Goodrich, S Pearl Burney aud Masters
John Basa, Jr., Willie Mcltae Moore
and Percy Brown.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Notice to Contractors.

The Police Jury of East Carroll VIII open
bids- for the following road work on Tues
lay. 9Th iay OF June, 1899. at noon. to-wits
In DISTRICT NO. ONE.
One mile causewsy constructed OF oak
slabs.
one mile OF raised dirt road.
INDIsTRICT NO. TWO.
Five miles Of raised dirt road IRON VIII
ton gate to Holly Brook. inclusive.
Five miles OF new raised dirt road from
Holly Brook to tile lower corporation line
Of the Town OF Providence.
One-haIf mile causeway constructed OF
oak slabs.
IN DISTRICT NO. THREE.
One-haIf mile causeway constructed OF
slabs
specifications Oh file In my Office
The right 70 reject any and all bids re-
served
70 the successfs bidder will l,c firm
ished road machine at cost OF SO pei
moatA while Ia his possession
TOM. +: M)NTG OMERHs
Engineer 81 Roads.
| Lake Pro84dence, La, May 20, lss'v e
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Many old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured dur
ing the war. MIR. Geo. 5. Anderson,
of Rossville, York county, Penn, who
saw the hardest kind of service at the
front, is now frequently troubled with
rheumatism. Il had severe attack
lately" he says, "and procured bottle
of Chamberlain's Pain Balm. 1t did
so much good that l would like to
know what you would charge me for
one dozen bottles" Mr.. Anderson
wanted il both for bis own use and to
supply it to his friends and neighbors,
es every family should base bottle OF
i, in their home, not only for rheuma-
;ism, but lame back, sprains, swellings,
cuts, bruises and burns, for which it is
uuequalled. For sale by j. S. Guenard
druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

allotted by the Commission, for levee
purposes, shall be applied to the en-
largement of any levee subject TO such
occupation or use, until the district
officer has received satisfactory evil
dence that such occupation or use will
be dscontin ued, or that ample provis-
ion will be made for guarding against
any damage to which the levee is ex-
posed on account of such use.
The district officers will commune
cate this resolution to the Levee Boards
and county organizations in their
several districts.
A true copy:
Ii. C. NEWCOMER.
Captain, Corps OF Engineers.
The following offered by Mr.. Voelker
was adopted
Be it resolved by the Police Jury OF
last Carroll. That we appreciate the
necessity of keeping the levees free
from travel as public highways. and
hereby pledge our hearty support and
endorsement of the recommendations
in the communication from the Hon.
President of the 9th Louisiana Levee
Board.
Resolved further, That all good
citizens ana parish officials are hereby
called upon and appealed to to use
their best efforts in prohibiting the use
of leyees and banquettes as public
highways. and to report all violators
of the State law prohibiting such use o.
said levees.
]. Resolved further. That all roat
commissions appointed by this Polic'
Jury be requested to lay out roads
back from the levee wherever practica
| BILE.
1t was moved and carried that th
road engineer be instrucred to adyer
tise for bids for doing road work il
the First. Second and Third District
| as per his specifications, said bids to b
opened at noon on Tuesday, the Ct
day of June.
The Board then adjourned to NEE
on Tuesday, the 9Th day of June next
ROBT. NICHOLSON, Pres.
YANcEY BELL. Clerk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Our public school has closed for the
season, and 1t will soon be time again
for the school board to elect teachers
for the next school term. We do not
know whether IL is the intention of The
school board to again secure the
services OF Professor Dudley or not,
but we do not believe that the board
could get better man for the position.
We hope TO see him retained as prin-
cipal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Quite large crowd of the citizens
of the second ward took advantage of
the round trip rates now being made
by the Vicksburg 81 Greenville Packet
Co, on their fine steamer Belle OF the
Bends, aud went up to Grecnville and
back on the boat last Sunday. Among
those who made the trip we Learn were,
Mr.. II. II. Graham aud wife, Miss Fan-
ME Keene, DR.. ". E. Long, Mr.. Frank
Constant aud Mr.. Caleb Richardson.
This is pleasant way to spend few
dsys
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Mr.. j. w. Pittman is agent for the
famous Deering steel ball bearing
mowers, and is able to sell you one of
these machines cheaper than you can
buy the same machine either in Vicks-
burg or Memphis. lie invites you to
get his price on one of these machines,
aud If he cannot give yon inside
figures you do not need to buy. This
Is fair enough. Don't send off for a
Deering mower until you see him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Mr.. Walter Goodwin brought us in
stock of cotton from his place on
Tuesday that shows up well. 1t was
about two feet high and full Of forms,
and he informed rs that his stock was
fair sample of his entire crop. Mr..
Goodwin is a fine planter and has good
teuanis, which goes long ways in
making a crop of cotton. We hope
he has no mishap and that he
makes first class crop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Mr.. T.Z. Noles, of Byron, Ark, says:
aMy daughter had been chilling about
nine months aud had used four differ
ent chill tonics according 10 directions.
and they did no. cnre. One bottle OF
Ramon's Pepsin Chill Tonic cured her.
She has not chilled iu nearly three
months. l bought Two more bottles
aud cured three cases of chIlls with
them. am not willing to be without
Ramou's Chill Tonic and PILE. For
sale at j. S. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
whooping Cough.

I had little boy who was nearly
dead from all attack OF whooping
cough, Ny neighbors recommended
.Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. did
not think that any medicine would
held him, but after giving him few
doses of that remedy noticed an inn
proyemeut. aud one bottle cured him
entirely. Ills the best cough meai-
cine ever bad 10 the house,. -
Moore. South Burgeustowii, Pa. For
sale al j. S. Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Last SATURDAY neaf Y O'CLOCK twe

Last Saturday neas II O'Clock two
colored boys, George Carter, aged
about IL years, and Ellie Maberry, aged
about Is, were drowned In barrow
pit up near Alright plantation. A
crowd OF colored boys had been out
dewberry hunting and on their return
hone went in bathing, with the result
that two of The boys we're drowned
Their bodies were recovered after Al
hour or so In one Of the pits not fsl
from the levee. This Is sad occur
renee aud should be warning 10 boy
Who 90 bathing without some enc VIII
knows how to swim.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

We regret TO learn that Mr.. w. E.
Dunp, manager Of the Providence saw
mill, has been laid up with severe
attack of rheumatism We hope TO
see him out coon entirely recovered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Trade has become 80 dull that the
steamer Natchez had 10 go TO the
bank. The first stop forihia boat since
she was built, except for repairs. The
Chalmette Co., have it now their own
way, aud are running two boats, the
Leaihers aud the Valley Queen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

The parish authorities intend TO
have good roads. They have pur-
chased a road machine ard an adver-
tisement appears elsewhere inviting
bids on the construction Of several
miles of roads. This is a move in the
right direction, which will be approved
of by every taxpayer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Prof. II. r. Mitchell closed bis school
on Thursday for the season with an ex-
hibition Of quite an interesting charac-
ter. He is q good colored man and a
fine educator. There is no doubt but
that the School Board will have him
aud the same assistance for another
wear
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

DGyAWe have just received con-
consignment of The Famous Deering
Steel Roller and Balll Bearing Mowers
and Rakes. Extra n rts will be kept
on hand. Prices right.
j. w. PITTMAN, Agt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

We were sorry to see by last weeks
Spectator that our friend Livis Peyton
got left for sheriff in the agreement
made with his opponent. If Livis'
friends on this side of the pond could
have voted, he would surely have
received large majority. Better luck
next time old boy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
CUT PRICES!

RIBBONS. Noe. % aud "a, suit
able for neckwcar aud sashes, 25cis
yard. Formally sold at 50 and 4Qcts.
ALL CORDUROY PICQUE, SO
inches. now go at 10cts. Formally
sold at 15cts.
IMPERIAL BATISTE, for dresses
and shirt waists, now go at l0css.
Formally sold at l5cts.
These prices cannot be beat IN any
city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

We will soon have lots of politics
and the dear people will be mnehiy
thought of--any way until after The
election. Then il will be the "ssme
old story that has been sung many
times before.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Uanan s. Son make the best shoes
on the market for gentlemen. Hill
Bro's., are the sole agents for Haran
10 Providence. They are selling a
large number OF these shoes In town
and il wi be only short time when
1t will DE the only shoe worn. Every
pair ls' guaranteed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Business in town is dull.
Send us in your Job work.


Send us in your job work.
The weather is good for crops.
II will be gala day fer Providence.
See Mr.. Walter Goodwin for clothes.
The month of flowers is about gone.
Home merchants should be patron
lied
The river is falling slowly at this
point.
Fred Schneider is now wearing
Hanan shoes.
The cry will soon be too much rain
for the crops.
Too much rain for some plantations
is now the cry.
Services only at the Methodist
church tomorrow.
One fare for tho round trip on the
Belle Of the Bends.
The Police Jury proceedings appear
Ia another column.
Mrs. Fishers ice cream parlor is
literally paironized.
The nights continue cool, but my,
how hot are the days.
Travel is not so plentiful and drum
mers seem 10 be scarce.
Guenard's ice cold soda water is
refreshing these hot days.
Next Monday week is the day for
holding the town election.
Mr. George Ashbridge has just in an
extra fine liue Of groceries.
A fine lot OF hams aud breakfast
bacon just in at Ashbridge's.
The school boys are no doubt glad
/ hat the school term has closed.
Max Levy has made big reduction
In dress goods. Now is the time to
buy.
Clark Hall is still making the assess
ment in the country. Clark is hard to
beat.
Every building in town Is hand
somcly decorated with bunting and
flags.
Mr.. Clifton Davis and wife returned
fro m New Orleans the latter part Of
last week.
There is been some land in the
parish that was only planted this week
Rather late.
Guenard for soda water. He has
several new drinks for his customers
this summer
We understand that The School
Board will meet in the next two weeks
TO select teachers.
We are informed by reliable aathori.
" that there are several cases OF small
pox III GreenvllIc.
Everything you use, what You wear
aud eat, should be purchased from
your home merchants.
Services have been conducted morn
Ing aud evening during the week q
the Methodist church.
White invites you to look at hi
fine linen clothes. They are cheap ant
there is nothing nobbier.
Mr.. Andrew Nelson is erecting
nice addition 10 the already beautiful
home of Hon. ]. =. Ransdell.
Good roads are the main thing 10
any town. Without good roads To
town cannot look for business.
There has been great amount 9
work done in the crops this week l
will take work 10 bring them out.
The marshal should have the weed
cut from near the plank wake. AZ
Is now, II is very annoying 70 ladies.
The Deesona store, occupied BY
colorcd merchant, was burned dow
On Thursday night OF last week 10
owner lays that i was the wotk q =
iaocndiary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

The Acme Brick Co., had all their
tools stored under shed uear where
their kiln is situated, and on Saturday
night last the shed was set on fire and
everything burned up. This is quite
heavy loss and i, is pity that the
person who did this low &C, could not
be caught and punished.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

have been sufferer from chronic
diarrhoea ever since the wsr aud have
used all kinds of medicines for It. AZ
asst found one remedy that has been
a success as cure, and that is Cham
berlam's Collie, Cholera aud Diarrhoea
Remetv.-P. f Grisbanl, Gaars Mills,
Ia. For sale at Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

DR.. w. d. Bell received letter on
Monday from DR.. W. III. Schudder,
health officer of Issaquena county,
Miss, In which he said that the small
box in the lower end Of that county
was about played out, and was confined
to levee camps only.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Mr.. Russell Burney informed us on
Tuesday that his crops on his differ
ent places were looking very good, and
that they would be alright If there
was not too much rain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

AS long as this is world, dancing
will exist, aud as long as whisky IS
made, whisky will continue to be used.
Prohibition does not work any bene-
fits, except in The jug trade.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

The East Carroll Baptist Association
are preparing 10 have large meeting
at Mount Olive church on July 7th,
9Th aud 9Th. A great many visiting
members will be present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
It's Warm Enough

To make spring CLOTHING neces-
sity. Yon may need light weight
UNDERWEAR, HOSIERY, NEGLT-
GEE SHIRTS, STRAW HATS. SUM-
MER NECKW EAR. Everything
here for man or boy.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt assens
tion.
WARNER q SEARLEs CO.,
yicksburg, Misc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
THE GUNBoAT NASHVILLE.

The U. S. gunboat Nashville is ex-
pected at Providence either to-mor-
row or Monday. Posters will be sent
over The parish in time 10 allow the
people from the country TO como to
town and visit the guuboat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Bread 6 Charcoal.

We will keep during the summer
large supply Of FRESH BREAD md
CHARCOAL aiwsss on hand, and y ~
be able to supply The demand.
vicksiurg bread received three times
"a week.
All orders Will receive prompt AZ
JONES s. McNEAI~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

One of the heaviest rains in many .
DAY came from the North on Tuesday
about three O'Clock, accompanied by
hail and considerable wind. The
streets and yards were overfowed by
two or three inches Of wafer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Our Methodist friends have had a
prosracted meeting going on ibis aud
lash week. Rev. Robert Davis OF
Waterproof, an eloquent divine, has
been assisting Rev. II. o. White in the
good work
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Major L. X. Barber and wife left Oh
Friday morning of last week for Hot
Springs, where re hope mat the
waters will restore the Major to good
health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Mcguire 81 Schneider are up-to-date
grocers. They keep about the largest
stock of any house IN town and do an
immense trade. Their popularity and
fine stock does this.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Every paper in the district speak
in the highest terms Of Hon. j. Z
Ransdell, except one, and we hardly
think that paper amounts to more
than mole hill.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Miss Susie Taylor, who has been
teaching school near Minder, Is well
coined home by her relatives and
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

To cure cold ii. one day lake Lax
alive Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund the money if il fails
10 cure. 25c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Get up an excursion on the Belle Of
The Bends 10 either Vicksburg or
Greenville. One fare for the round
irjp. meals Included. Electric fans
aud electric lights IN The cabin, which
makes il cool aud pleasant.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
DR.. v.D. PIERCE,

Has located in Providence for the
practice of bis profession, AID will
answer all calls, day or night.
Ny Office is located in the office for
mally occupied by Hon. G. $. WHY.
Residence The Egelly House.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Cattle Wanted.

am in the market for the purchase
of cattle. and will buy from one TO 500
head, and will pay The highest stock
price IN cash.
Money paid al Lake Proyidence, La.
r. BORRIES, Manager.
Bellaggio Plantation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Miss Francis McBarron has dam
cling school, and We are glad to learn
that she has over dozen now who are
learning to trip the light fantastic.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
MAX LEVY

Rev. G. Maize returned yesterday
from Tallulah, but went back again
this morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Charcoal is now cheaper than ever
known before. Messrs. Sam McNeai
and Henry Jones are now selling it at
Scots a sack. delivered within the cor
pOrate limits.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Jays Livery Stable.

fwish to notify the public that have
the livery stable property OF Mr..
G. III. Whftihgton, who will continue to
repairs, and will haye first class teams
always on hand for the convenience OF the
travelling public. will keep horses mules,
b,Ipgies and harness for sale at all times.
CAL on me for first class service.
Respectfully.
THOS. w. JAY.
Providence. La, May @. 1899.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Cady's Condition Powders,

are jusi what horse needs when In
bad condition. Tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. They are not food
but medicine and tho best 10 use to
put horse in prime condition. Price
rs cents per package. For sale by
Guenard's drug store.