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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

There is a great deal Of cotton re-
naming in the fields. We heard a
planter. say the other day that he had
nearly forty bales yet TO gather.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Every mans and boys suit of
clothes. every ladies. Misses and child's
jacket, every plush and cloth cape.
every pair Of shoes, every item in the
store has been carefully overhauled
aud marked down. Don't miss your
chance for bargains at LEWIS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Judge F. F. Montgomery, who has
been down at Tallulah holding term
of court, returned Tuesday morning
on the Belle of the Bends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

We would like to have an occasional
lettertrom the different parts of The
parish--ou society, crops or any other
thing that may be of interest.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28
ARE YOU WANTING

Exclusive CLOTHING, Mems or Boys
something that you can't find else
where? If you are, we'd like 10 hear
from you. either by mail or call.
Exclusive styles in UNDERWEAR,
NECKWEAR, SHIRTS, HATS, HOS
IERY and GLOVES.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Business has almost suspended.
The past season viii be remembered
for loug, long time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Several nice fences have been put up
lately by some Of our citizens. They
make quite an Improvement in the APP
pearance of things.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

To cure cold in one day take Lax
alive Bfomo 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, 1899-01-28

Mr.. Dan Searles, of Vicksburg, and
a favorite 10 these parts, came up on
the Belle. Tuesday morning.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Mr.. Walter Goodwin wishes us to
say that he has just received his new
line of Spring and Summer samples,
and invites his friends TO call and take
a look at them. On account of the
.newtariff. clothes are much cheaper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Cotton pickers were able TO 60 to
the fields Thursday, but late in the day
on account of the dew and fogs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Hay and WOOD
for sale.
r. -. 91ttOn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Clover brand shoes are as good as
you can find anywhere. White is the
only house in town handling this shoe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

A car load of mules arrived this
morning at the Guyton, Sherrod & Co.
stables. All first class animals.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

Services at the Catholic Church at
1890 in the morning and at 4:30 in the
evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-28

This Space Belongs 20
E. y. Ella MLEY,
Real Estate agent,
Lake Providsree, La.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
IN OTIS.
1t II Believed That He L. Master Of
the Situation.

the SltuatlOn.
Washington, Feb. Admiral Dew
ey yesterday cabled the navy depart
ment that hostilities had begun be-
tween the American army and naval
forces in and about Manila and the
Philippine insurgents. The insurgents,
he said. had been the aggressors and
had been repulsed.
The news came like a shock, for the
administration, though an uneasy dis
position prevailed in the Philippines,
had chung steadily to the hope that by
tact and patience actual fighting might
lie averted, and even those public men
who felt that hostilities would follow
should the treaty lie ratified and the
United States attempt to occupy n
islands, believed that Aguinaldo would
not force the lighting when the treaty
of peace was in its most critical stage.
Some senatorial opponents OF ratlfca-
ton of the treaty adhere TO thelr po-
sition, but the general opinion in
Washington is that the news from Ma
Mia inSureS the ratification of the
treaty. 1t was with deep regret that
the administration learned that the In
Surgents had forced the issue. 1T a
hoped all along that they could be
brought 10 see the advantages OF plae-
ing their trust in the American people
and relying upon the president TO deal
justly wifi them.
Every confidence is felt. however,
that Gen. Otis is master of the situa-
ton. This confidence Is based not only
on yesterdays cablegram, but from re-
peated assurances to that effect con-
900 H., -, n%;n - NAnphin rfnn
from time to time during the past few
months. The forces under his CON-
mand, as shown by the records of the
adjutant generals office Dee. 10, the
date of the last report, were 21.64S
troops, and of these there were pres
ent for duty 1856 men. No II here
knows the real strength of the insur-
gents opposed to Gen. Otis. The ac-
counts OF their number are conflicting
and none of them comes from reliable
sources Still, the best belief of the
authorities at the war department is
that they number about 10000 men,.
but they are not comparable TO the
Americans in discipline or quality OF
arms. On the whole the war depart
ment officials have not the slightest
doubt of Gen. Otis ability TO hold his
position indefinitely, and the cause for
| apprehension is the fear that by tax
ing to the interior and the approach or
the rainy season, a prolonged hghtlng
| style OF campaign may follow. Besides
his soldiers. Gen. Otis has at his back
in Manila bay, commanding the city,
n veritable rock OF Gibraltar in Dew
ey's fleet. With the vessels he now
| has and those about 10 join him, Dew
ey will have twenty-one ships OF varl-
Gus types. The fleet cannot operate
| against troops In the interior, but I'M
doubtedly Dewey Immediately Will
! draw a tight Gordon of ~blockading yes
sells around the island Of Luzon and
make a special effort absolutely TO cut
oft the insurgents from the supplies
and ammunition which they must have
TO carry on the war.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
OTIS A FROM.
fn Attacks RepuIsed-Troops ActC
EeurIessly

hli Attack RepuIsed-Troops Acted
FearlessIy.
Washington, Feb. THE following
ispatch from Gen. Otis at Manila has
feen made public:
Manila. Feb. 5.-Insurgents i'm large
orce made attack on our outposts at
40 p. m. last night; renewed attack
Eyeral times during night. AT 4 this
Forming entire line engaged; all at
acks repulSed. At daybreak advanced
gainst insurgents and have driven
lem beyond lines they formerly occu-
PEG, capturing several villages and
lelr defensive works. Insurgent loss
dead and wounded large. Our own
casualties thus far estimated at lI5,
fery few fatal. Troops enthusiastic
nd acting fearlessly. Navy did splen-
hn execution on tanks of enemy. city
eld In check and absolute quiet pre-
Ais. Insurgents have secured many
iauser rifles, a few field pieces and
~n@k-hring guns, with ammunition,
ufing last month. Otis"
washington, Feb. 6.-The following
lspatch was received from Gen. Otis
ll5 this morning:
situation most satisfactory; no ap-
P"rehension need be felt; perfect quiet
feva1ls in city and vicinity: list or
~asualties being prepared and will be
urwarded as soon as possible; troops
! excellent health and spirits
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
AGurNALDo WANTS MONEY.
Asks 100000 for the Release of the
Spanish


Spanish
Madrid, Feb. 6.-lt is announced that
arrangements for the repatriation of
the Spanish troops in the Philippine Is
lands are being made at New York
and San Francisco. The American
government, ii is added, bears the ex.
pense of the repatriation, which is to
be carried on by the Spanish TranSat-
lantic Steamship company. The span
ish government, through the French
embassy at Washington, has sent a
communication TO the government or
the United states saying, that in view
of the of the Americans TO
obtain the release of the Spanish pris-
oners, the Spanish government itself
has taken steps TO obtain their release.
But as this will necessitate a certain
expense the government of Spain re-
calls the fact that the srpulations or
the treaty Of Paris oblige the Ameri-
cans to obtain the liberation of the
Spaniards. Gen. Rios, commanding the
Spanish troops in the Philippines,
cables thai Aguinaldo offers to release
the Spanish prisoners on the payment
OF S5OO.ooO and the handing over to
him Of the amor rifles and 3,OO0,000
cartridges belonging TO the Spaniards.
The government here replied that 1t
could rot accept this transaction as IL
would be equivalent to indirect pro-
traction of the Instruction, which
would be a breach of the Spanish en-
gagements with the United States.
Aguinaldo, 1t appears still retains the
civil prisoners and the monks.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
THE LEGAL ASPECT
Foreign Powers Cannot Recognize
the FiIIpfnOs.

FOre1sn EoNtFS SHhbot ncCoShhSt
the FilIpfnOs.
Washington, Feb. 7.-As to the legal
bearing of the situation a leading
member of the foreign diplomatic
corps said the outbreak made it quite
clear that no foreign power could or
would intervene or exert any influence
in the Philippines, and the foreign gov
ernments would now recognize in this
overt act of the Filipinos that the
United States was justified in using
strong repressive measures. The idea
that the Filipinos could hope for recog-
milton from any foreign power was
dismissed. 1t is said that the present
force of foreign warships at or near
Manila are two British, n German
and n French. These could be quick
w augmented, however, from the large
squadrons which the several powers
maintain in Asiatic waters, but the Of
ficials here DO not a%pprehend there
will be any occasion for extended pro-
lection to foreign residents, the only
use TO which these vessels could be
put. Such protection. it is said, would
only be given as a last resort, as it
might be construed by this country as
an assertion of its inability to MAIN
tain order and protect persons and
prOperty.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09

Washington, Feb. 5.-The purpose OF
the president to terminate the unsatis-
factory state of affairs that has ex-
listed for some time as the result of the
numerous charges and counter charges
and interviews respecting the charac-
ter of the army beef by instituting a
formal inquiry into these matters and
endeayorlng to place the responsibility
where 1t belongs was made known
yesterday. This inquiry will not be
undertaken before the commission to
investigate the conduct of the war has
made its report to the president. The
scope OF this new inquiry has not been
defined, but it certainly will embrace
the allegations made by Gen. Miles as
TO the character Of the army supplies,
and Will involve that officer to the ex-
tent that he must make these charges
good. and to that degree will be on
trial himself in a preliminary manner.
Should the charges be found well es-
tablished a heavy responsibility would
be placed upon the packers and per-
sons concerned In the meat inspection
"AAA ~ AifAlN's a. %. ENllOuld tlItl Ill
unsupported. Gen. Miles may be
obliged 10 answer TO a court-martial
for rejecting upon the character of
other officers. There are two meth
DDS by which such an investigation
may be conducted according to estab-
lished military usage. The first is by
the appointment Of n court Of inquiry
and the second by the appointment OF
what is known as an officers or in
spection board. In the former case ii
will be necessary to name some officer
who is to be the subject of the incesti-
CATION. In the latter the
Board IL Charged
simply to inquire into a state of facts
or alleged facts, witlpat reference Il
any particular person and to place re-
sponsibility if possible for anything rf
which complaint is made. Their find
ings may serve as the base for a court
martial quite as effectually as the find
ings OF a court Of inquiry, and has
some advantages in that ii does not be-
gin with the presumption Of a court of
Inquiry. Where a court of inquiry is
ordered it is expected there Is con-
yeyed n distinct reflection upon the Of
ncer named. 1t is not possible at pres
ent TO learn in which direction the
president leans. but he has been in
conference on the subject with the Sec
rotary of war and the attorney general
and the matter has been discussed in
the cabinet TO some extent. As before
stated, however, no action is to be
taken on either plan until the report of
the war investigating commission is
submitted. Up to the close of the day
Gen. Miles positively declined 10 dis
cuss in any manner the events OF the
day so far rs they relate to himself or
TO discuss any statements contained in
any of the interviews attributed to
him. 1t may be said of these inter-
views that while it is conceivable they
might figure, they viii not do so of
necessity, for the matters to be first
looked into are those connected with
the character of the army beef.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
PlTH OF THE NEWS
DIGEST OF THE NEWS FROM ALL
PARTS OF THE WORLD.
Important Happenings of the
Past Week Culled From the Tel
eSrnph Reports : The Notable
Events at Home and Abroad That
Have Attracted Attention.
Foreign Notes.

Later advices from Samoa show that
the situation is still critical.
An Anglo-American syndicate Sc
cures valuable concessions in China.
Dreyfus will not be released, wheth-
or innocent or guilty.
All the powers have agreed to a pro-
longation of the mixed tribunals in
Egypt for a year.
Spanish civil prisoners of both SEX
es in the Philippines are shamefully
treated.
Germany assures Ambassador White
that she will investigate the conduct
of her agents in Samoa.
The president Of Honduras has form
ally recognized DIR. Hunter as United
States minister to that country.
Consul Halstead of Birmingham,
England, reports that there is a great
awakening among English manufac-
turers eel the disastrous possibilities
OF American trade competition.
In the probate division of the high
court of justice. London, Lady Sarah
Curtis was granted leave 10 presume
that the death OF her husband, Sir Ar
thur Colin Curtis, Bart. third baronet
Of that name. occurred near Quesnelle,
Mud River, b. c., While en- route TO the
Klondike.
The scheme for the construction OF
an extensive imperial craving dock in
the harbor of Kingston, Jamaica, has
been abandoned. After considerable
progress had been made in the prelim.
mary work for laying the dock itself,
at Creek Pond, a collapse of some of
the submarine workings showed that a
proper foundation could not be OBJ
tanned.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
General.

Trolley ears for Egypt are ordered in
America.
The United States may intervene in
the Delago Bay dispute.
kentucky distillers form n combina-
ton with n capital of So. 600.
A deal involving 100000 feet OF
lumber is completed at Marinette,
Mich.
The Massachusetts G. A n. gives n
soldiers burial to an ex-C Confederate.
Col. Asa II. Carey becomes paymas-
tire general. u. s.. A., succeeding Gen.
Il. III. Stanton, who retires.
Porto Ricans claim that they are less
free under American than Spanish
rule.
From S1O,OOO.OOO to $50 100000 will
be required to make Havana a decent
city.
A. J.. Balfour, the British statesman.
makes a speech expressing warm
friendship for the United States.
The American Newspaper Publish
ers' association takes action for the
protection OF forests.
iowa men Whit 10 Duilu u rdllrOau To
the Klondike, and ask a subsidy from
congress.
Arrangements are under way for the
consolidation Of all the laundries at
Chicago.
The American Missionary society
has issued an appeal to the C~ongrega-
tional churches OF the United States to
observe Feb. 13 as Lincoln Sunday.
The big battleship KearsaIge has
been given her first trial In the James
river, for the purpose Of testing her
~propellers. The result was In every
way satisfactory.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
DEWEY
nc Had a Right to Cut the BIRTHS
Cable at Manila.

&c HAD a Right to Cut the British
Cable at Manila.
washington, Feb. Attorney Gen
F'ai Griggs. in a decision rendered Sat
uphoids the right of a military
E~o'nihander to cut a cable within the
[antorlal waters OF an enemy with
Pu' making his country liable in dam
es' The question arose on the cut
[sns py Admiral Dewey at Manila OF
ne cable Of the British Eastern Exten-
1on Australia, Asia and China rele-
ala company, who filed a claim with
Ene state department for $4,000 dam
Pses. Attorney General Griggs finds
laa unde the law of nations there is
4 ground for a claim for indemnity.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
BATTLE WITH
FILIPIN0S
oxc-ExPECTED RUPTURE HAS
COME At LAST.

Americans Killed and 125
wounded I'm the Engagement-In-
.ursent Losses Are Not known
Sorth Dakota, Montana and Ne
braska Troops Bear the Brunt of
,he Fight Dewey's warships
rake n Hand and Pour n Terrible
I,re Into the Enemy's Position
Filipino Forces We're Compelled
IN Retire From Their Positions.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
U OF A HOLE.
Engineers Prompt Action Saved n
Train From Wreck.

Fort Scott, Kan, Feb. 5.-The south
bound passenger train on the Kansas
City & San Francisco road was slow
ing up for a railroad crossing near
Pittsburg, Kan, when the roadbed for
sixty feet sunk under the engine and
train. The engineer put on a full head
OF steam and succeeded in pulling the
entire train out of the hole and on solid
ground. 1t was found that the road
bed was over a coal mine and the
ground had sunk a distance Of six feet
below the level.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
CaI. Sexton Dend-

washington, Feb. 7.-Col. j. A. Sex
ton, commander-in-chief OF the G. A..
T.. and a member OF the war investi-
eating commission, died at $40 yester-
day morning from complications aris-
Ing from an attack of grip.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09

Manila. Feb. Z. - The long expected
rupture between the Americans and
.IYlininos has come at last. The form
8 are now engaged in solving the Phil
problem with the utmost expedi-
,ian possfble. The clash care ut $40
1clock Saturday evening when three
F~ilipinos darted past the Amer
lean pickets at Santa Mesa and refused
Ia stop when challenged. They re-
the experiment without draw
Inc the sentries' fire, but the third time
l%orporal Greedy challenged the Fill
Idnos and then fired, killing n OF
and wounding another. Almost
Immediately afterward the Flipinos'
line from Coloocan TO Santa Mesa
bommenced a fusillade which was in
egectual. The Nebraska, Montana
and North Dakota outposts replied
vigorously snd held their ground until
endorsements arrived. The FillpinoS,
la the meantime, concentrated at three
hoints. Caloocan, Galgagin and Santa
Mesa. At about L O'Clock the tiiipinos
pened a hot fire from all three places
simultaneously. This was supple
by the fire of two siege guns
ht Balk-balk and by advancing their
kkirmishers at Pace and Pandacuan.
fThe Americans responded with a ter
hifc fire. but owing 10 the darkness
khey were unable TO determine its eff
fect. The Utah light artillery finally
kucceeded in silencing the native bat
berv. The Third artillery also did good
IL. - 49, rt.Op, lnFf Tha anuap 90
hent lasted over an hour.
waruhips Take Part.
The United States cruiser Charles
ION and gunboat Concord, stationed off
opened fire from their sec
sldary batteries on the FilipinoS' posi-
hon at Caloocan and kept 1t up Wig
brously. At 2:45 there was another
kuslllade along the entire line and the
mentor M~onadnock opened fire on
he enemy from off Malate. With day
light the Americans advanced. The
california and Washington regiments
Snade a splendid charge and drove the
arilipinos from the villages of Pace and
kanta Mesa. The Nebraska regiment
&lSo distinguished itself, capturing sew
kral prisoners and ne~Howitzer and n
very strong position at the reservoir
which is connected with the water
Works. The Kansas and Dakota regi-
3nents compelled the enemy's right
3lank 10 retire to Caloocan. There was
lntermittent firing at various points all
Iiay long. The losses OF the Filipinos
tannot be estimated at present, but
they are known to be considerable.
he American losses are estimated at
twenty men killed and 125 wounded.
The Igorates, armed with bows and
hrrows, made a very determined stand
n the face of a heavy artillery ire and
eft many dead on the field. Many at
}empts were made in this city TO as
3assinate American officers.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1899-02-09
From washington.

About fifteen thousand volunteers
are ordered mustered out.
Gen. Miles insists that the beef was
embalmed.
The chairman of the house commit
fee on coinage submits a favorable re-
port on the Hill currency bill.
Gen. Egan, it is asserted, viii not be
dismissed from the army, but may he
suspended until his retirement in 2003
DIR. O'Reilly's suggestion that native
troops be utilized to the greatest ex-
tent possible in Cuba is favored by the
medical officers in Washington.
The house adopts the committee
amendments to the army bill. The bill
increases the army to 100000 men. and
gives the president power to decrease
it to $4,000.
The German ambassador TO the
United States says his country win not
interfere with us in the Philippines.
His utterances are friendly in the high
est degree.
President Mckinley officially recog-
nizes Gen. Gomez. and sends Mr.. Por-
ter to confer with him. The Cuban
general speaks quite temporarily of
the United States.
Secretary Alger and the members of
the seEate-house military committee
and their wives will start on their
tour through the West Indies March q,
and will be absent until April 1.
The senate judiciary committee re-
ported adversely ON the nomination Of
Hamilton Ewart, recent appointee for
district judge in Ncrth Carolina. An
effort will be made to confirm, howev-
er.
The monthly statement of the pub
lie debt shows that at the close or
business Jan. 81, 1890. the debt. less
cash in the treasury. amounted to ST.
152,G24,000, an increase for the month
Of 500, AS. 46i.
The monthly satea.ent Of the direct
or OF the mint elbows the total coinage
at the minis of the United States dur
ing January, 1890, amounted to S19.-
7C5,590, as follows: Gold, S1S,032. 900;
silver, $1642, 900; minor coins, $31 $50.