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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

To cure cold in one day, take
Laxative Bro Qninine. All druggists
refund the money if it fails TO cure;
25cts. e. w. Groves signature Is on
each box. Sold OF Guenards drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Every merchant In town should pay
his bills with checks on bis home
bank. 1t helps the bank; and bis
creditors can use checks on this bank
Just as easily and at as small cost
as II they were OH Vicksburg or else
where
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Hon. Phil NEG Dire left for New Or
leaus on Monday. lie 10 making fire.
quent trips TO the Crescent CITY late
ly but whatever his business Is, his
many friends wish Linn The best of
luck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Jake Marcus wants you 10 call al his
store aud see his pretty line of goods.
He has q nice stock Of dress goods, dry
goods, clothing. hats, caps, boots and
shoes. His prices are reasonable, aud
il is no trouble to show goods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Mrs.. Sirickling, aunt, and Miss Sit
ton, sister Of Mr.. Thos. Siiton, arrived
a few days ago from Point Coupee
parish, aud will spend sometime with
bin. The BID. wishes the ladies a
pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

All X. of P's. In good standing are
requested TO attend the regular meet
ing CD Tuesday night next. There
will be work In the first aud second
degrees. A full attendance is re.
Quested.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
FINE TAILORING

Our line of IMPORTED fall and
winner SUiTINGS, TROUSERlNGS,
and VESTINGS are ready for inspec-
ton. The fuest OF work, and perfect
git guaranteed.
Money back If not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atteu-
ton.
WARNER s. SEARLES CO.,
Yieksbnrg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

We take pleasure this week in call
ing the attention of the voters of the
fourth ward 10 the announcement of
Sir. P. ID. Quays for reelection as
Police Juror for that ward.
Mr.. Quays has lived in the fourth
ward almost all his life we might say,
and Is one of the lcadiog citizens of
our parish, always working for its in
terest in every way possible. It was
thought that on account of poor health
that no would not be able 10 take the
position again, but he has entirely re-
covered aud is good for many years TO
come.
Mr.. Quays has been a member of
the Police Jury since 1888, and before
that a member of the School Board.
IIe has always been an active and
hard working member, aud there are
few in the parish who has it's welfare
more at heart than Mr.. Quaye. lie
has many friends who hope to see him
reelected TO the position for the SER
vices he has done in the past.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

To cure cold In one day, take
Laxative Bro Qainiue. All druggists
refund the mouey If II fails 10 cure;
25cts. E. w. Groves signature is on
each box. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

For chils and malarial fever, take
Groves Tas.eiess Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Note the change in the hour of The
services at the Catholic Church; from
now on, The morning service will be at
1890, aud The evening service at 8.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Herring aud Mr..
and Mrs. S N. Dorset, ofFloyd, drove
over on Thursday and remained until
Friday evening. We like TO see our
friends from Floyd visit Us, and hope
that they will make their trips more
frequent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

The best prescription for cbills.
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. No cure,
no pay. For sale at Gueuard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

na, Al Franklin's saloon you will
find the celebrated Lord Baltimore
Whiskcy. 1t is fine. Try il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

Rg- The Lord Baltimore Whiskey-
you will be pleased VIII. it. To be
had oaly at Franklin's saloon. l, is
the best whiskey made to-day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30

pE When You want something good,
drink the Lord Baltimore Whiskey:
You will find 1t al Franklin's saloon,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
Y.&M.v. Special Rates to St Louis.

For the ST. Louis Exposition tickets
will be sold Sept. 10 and ~, and each
Tuesday aud Thursday TO Oct. IA incln-
sive. at one and one-third fare, $3.50
for round trip, limited to ten days from
date of sale.
For the fair tickets will be sold
October to 6, inclusive. at One Fare.
$1,000 for the round trip. final limit
Oct. 9.
TX. BUTLER, c. P. & L. A.
Vicksburg. Miss.
JNO. A. SCOTT, ID. p. A.. Memphis
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
4 CARD.

We, the undersigned citizens and voters
of the Fourth Ward, respectfully ask and
call upon Mr.. A. NJ. Nelson to become a
candidate for Police Juror of the Fourth
Ward. and we hereby pledge HIM our hearty
support, and will vote TOR him on the day
of the primary election, to be held for nomi-
mating parish officers:
East Carroll Parish. Louisiana, August
On
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-30
The BAHhER-DEMOCnAI.

Saturday, September so. 1899.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-04
THE ISLAND OF PALAWAN.
~ 10 SugEestcd n q United States M.
val Station In the PhIIiD1iae
ArchipelaH0.

Palawan. the long island which lies a
the gate Of the East Indies. and which
"ur naval experts have selected for the
.tsiaiic naval station Of the United
iIstes. is the object Of much interest
just now because some Of the Euro
means contend that the SpaniardS have
50 title 10 it. Although some 300 miles
song. II is very narrow. Al some places
= il only five miles between the two
coasts. IL is covered with i magnih
cent forest Of great "aIup. Like most
OF the Philippines. i has central
mountain chain, eXtcI,,ing in the direr-
ZION OF its greatcS: length. Th" only
civilized scttl|!nen: is n penal colony
" iuerto l'riHcesSa. thu capital. with Il
military garrison. There is Il fine har-
DOR. and the town is surrounded by u
fertile country. Three tribes of natives
ihhabil Palawan. The Moros. who are
MohammrdaEs; the Patacks. slo roam
IN the north. and the. Tagbanaus. who
occupy the centra! portion. near the
civilized elements, arc said to be an in
t. ligent and superior class OF Mays
Ihey practice agriculture so far rs nee
"ssary. and have houses made of BAN
900 poles and palm leaves. But most OF
their time is spent in the forest. hunt
ing. fishing and searching for wild
honey. Each tribe has local govern
rrrnt. presided over by a petty mag
'&trate. and the office is hereditary. The
-Hairs of each community are directed
- council of elders. who administer
Justice according 10 their own ideas.
fhc SpanarGS have never attempted 10
c!vilizc them, although few missions
have been cstaHIishrd by the priests.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-04
MEXICO'S MONEY.
What 1t Was Many Years Ago and
How II Is Manufactured
Mt Present.

Before Mexico was invaded by the
>fanlardS coins were unknown in this
Ountry, the natives using in the place
# money the smallest Cacoa beans. re-
living hose Cf larger size and better
,:aiity for the pa3.uiacturc of LIQUOR,
- which they are much addicted.
About II years after the conquest
Int as to say. about the year 1875, Cas-
t!llun coin commenced to make its nd
:ncarance i'll Mexico. As it arrived. how
*ver, only in very small quantities, ii
proved itself insufficient iCr tke needs
CT trade, even though The latter was
It'll of very insignificant proportions.
it was thcn; that the ruling viccroy. I'M
:Icr authority CT royal decree, ordered
!he manufacture in the City OF Mexico
~ small pieces OF silver Of certain
weight. These pieces were not stamped
With any coinage Whatsoever, and
iheir value was determined entirely by
heir weight and size. from this was
derived the name peso" which has
cutlivcd the first attempt at making
money in Mexico up to the present.
:hese pieces Of silver remained in cir
Iiation number of years, and pieces
q gold and of copper were also added
IN time. Soon, however, it was found
;hat this sort Of circulating medium
''aGe fraud and abuse extremely easy,
md the Spanish government. taking
'ogniZance of this fact, established by
loyal decree three miuts, granting
.hcm n perpetual existence for Amer
:ca. These minis were located in San
luis. Santa Fe and the City of Mexico.
The same decree also provided that
~ San Domingo, on the Spanish island
:;nown to-day rs Porto Rico, only cop
.Ier 'cCTcy should lie made, according
20 IT, regulations governing the mint
:: CASTLE in the Year 1850. The coin
Age OF Mexico was actually begun dur
+ag the reign of Viceroy Antonio de
Mendoza, who established mint in
buildings belonging to Marquis del
Ealle. Here it remained only short
slime. being transferred first to tho
council buildings and later to the Vice
loyal palace. During all this time the
coinage was of considerable amount,
and the facilities of the establishment
we're not sufficient to meet the demands
made upon it for coins, for which rea-
-on frequent demands fot miDting ap-
paratus are found in the ancient rec
ords. In the year 1878 the r:irt was
established in the Apnrtado building
md has continued sine then In the
street OF that name. From the dec
Iaration OF independence until the ycay
1947 the mint was rented out 70 ri.
vatc parties, who supplied with coi,,
nh the states Of the republic that had
no sAints Of their own.--El Nacional.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-04
STATE OF NEVADA,
COUNTY UF ELKo. o9'
AUDITORS OFFICE,

ELKo, Dec. 81, 1893.
To the Honorable Board of County
Commissioners of Elko county, New. !;
GENTLEMEN:-We m rewith submit
our QarteIly Report OF the Finances
OF the county for the quarter ending
Dec. 81, 1898.
Respectfully submitted,
&. A. WATKINS, Auditor.
j. A. MCBRIDE. Treasurer.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-04

balance In treasury Sept.
80, 1898. ... ....S15,4 400. Y
General licenses. .. 1922 25
Per Prop tax 1885,. l,O61
Fees colted by Co
officers ......... Sill 40
Gaming licenses. 10000
Irregular sources. 1Ol 90
Poll tax, 1898 1,737 90
Elko special school
funu ......... 4O1 2Sl
Property tax, 1893, 58,O27 OIL
State school APP
portionment -. ......
Total. ..... s64,65O 80
Total Receipts. .$79,84l 55
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-04
JOINT STATEMENT
..'.. .r' OF TIRE ... ....
Auditor and Treasurer of
ElkO County
For tho Quarter Endiu1 n.,c Al aaa

For tho Quarter Ending Dec. 81. 1895
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1899-03-04

RECEIPTS FLoM ALL SOURCES.
Balance in Treasury Sept.
80, 1895. Bis 400 ~
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-10-04
PREMIUM AWARDS.

The following is the list of awards
made at the county fair:
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-10-04

Secretary Dornberg began paving
the premiums last Monday, and all
premiums not called for within sixty
days of the last day of the fair will be
forfeited.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-10-04
These articles mailed FREE in
exchange for lion heads cut from
front of lib. LION COFFEE pkes.
"KnickerbOcker" Watch.

Given for 17S lion
heads and q 2-cent
stamp. Neat appear
ing and an excellent
time keeper. Solid
nickel-silver case. with
ornam entail back.
Nickel movements,
escape m ent fully
jeweled. The famous
"K nickerbocker"
watch.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-10-04

These rings are genuine rolled-gold plate
appearance and qualities of solid gold, 81
the makers to last two years with ordir
patterns and very popular.
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1899-10-04

Cut a strip of thick paper 80 that the ends viii
exactly meet when drawn tightly around secont
joint of the finger. Lay one end on this diagram
at the Q, and order the number the other enc
indicates.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
The MKT FAIR.
September &c. 81 and % the Dates Many
New Attractions 10 be Provided.
Respectfully.
V. .. Oaruthcrs.

A meeting Of the Board of Directors
of the Agricultural Fair Society was
held Tuesday at the Mayors Office.
Only nine members were present. but
they transacted large amount OF busl-
ness and started the work which is to
make the next Fair success. Those
present were Capt T. McCracken, Presi-
dent; Mayor \. p. howe. Nice-presl-
dent; Capt. S Quinn, Secretary 81.
George Il Fitzhugh, G. W Shepherd,
W b. Tyler. Col L. ID. Cole. O II.
Hurkamp and A p Rowe. Jr.
\ number Of changes were made In
the Premium List, the purses for the
races being made larger than heretofore
and the premiums increased in several
departments, especially in the Ladies'
Department and in the Farm Products.
The dates selected for the next Fair
are September 26, % and IS.
Sports and diversions were agreed
upon, a balloon will be secured and
arrangements made for securing various
other attractions.
The Premium List will be printed
early and altogether the prospects are
bright for the success of the next Fair
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
The Baptists and the Liquor Trafic.

At the southern Baptist convention
at Louisville. Ky. last Monday a reso'
luton affirming the hostility Of the
convention to the liquor traffic. and
stating it as the sense Of the delegates
that no Baptist church should allow q
dealer in liquor in its congregation
was introduced. This resolution up
holds the action of a Louisville Baptis
church in turning out Of its fold al
members engaged in the traffic of liquor.
The resolution was amended to include
only those dealing in liquor as a bever
age, and in this shape it was adopted.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
r. STEARNS.
Local and Current Comments
Contractor and Builder

Can't. S. G. Peyton is on business
trip to Fauquier county.
Miss Anna Ovens Of Rockville, Md,
is the guest of Mrs. Cephas Shelburne.
Mr.. ID Heflin, of the Tackett's
Mil neighborhood. was in the city
Tuesday.
Ladies'. you can get more Style and
more change back if you buy your MILL
nary at 7. y. Brent's.
Mr. W. G Stearns and family left
Yesterday for Shelter Island. New \ FORK.
where they will spend the summer.
Mrs Mary X. MOncure and daughter,
Miss Fannie, have returned from
pleasant visit to friends in Washington.
MIR Geo. l. Haynes and family, of
Sparta. Caroline county. were IN the
city yesterday on a shopping expedl-
ton.
Mrs B. H. Warner and son. of Wash
iupton. who have been visiting MIS-.
A X. Phillips here, returned home
yesterday
There was not much rain here Tues.
day night. but the lightning was VIVID
and the wind severe. Many limbs OF
trees were DOWNTOWN.
Beautiful ginghams, figured piques'
check muslin, dotted musllns and WASH
goods of all kinds now being opened at
r. L. Bakers.
Rev. Decatur Edwards, Of Fredericks-
burg, will preach at Clopt0n- street
church, Manchester, next Sunday 49,
Richmond Dispatch
Fresh garden, flower and grass SEED
large stock, low prices, also everything
usually found in the best drug stores, at
lowest prices at Halls.
Mr. b II. Warner, of Washington.
ID O.. whose wife was the daughter OF
the late A. X. Phillips. of this city,
has contributed 81 900 towards the pur-
chase of Dewey home.
Capt. J. N. Barney had slight stroke
of paralysis Sunday morning lie is
now resting easy and has recovered
the use of his limbs. His family do
not apprehend any immediate danger.
The Telephone Company is putting
in new phones and the service Will be
greatly improved when completed much
TO the qualification of the various
patrons of this convenient and modern
means Of communication.
Our Success-Ladies' button and lace
dongola shoes. AS stylish, handsome
aud long lived as shoes that cost 50.
Exquisite in design. exact In style
Our price 81. SO. j. W. Thomas.
Lightning struck the Courthouse OF
Mr.. o. l.. Payne. on Mill Garden farm,
in.Spotsylvania. Tuesday night. setting
it afire and killing an OK. The hIe was
extinguished without much damage
During the storm Tuesday night light
ming struck the tower of Trinity Epis-
copal church Portions Of the wood.
work were torn off and scattered around
in the street nearby. The damage Is
not serious
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Tho giving Machine Has Not sailed

The Washington correspondent Of the
Alexandria Gazette says "Mr. Rathbun
assistant secretary Of the Smithsonian
Institution, denies the story that Prof.
Langley has recently made an expert
ment at Qnantico, Va. with his new
airship. He says the professor is work
ing on the scheme, but there will not
b an experiment for weeks, probably
months. TO come. Theaerodrome is not
near enough completion for an earlier
trial.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Andrew Carnegie Seeks the Protection
of His Highland Castle.

London, May 10 Andrew Carnegie
left London today for Skibo Castle. In
an interview just published he is quot
ed as saying:
81 am looking forward to protection
in my highland solitude from the army
Of mendicants that every hour is i'm
portuning me for subscriptions to every
conceivable object. Even were dis
posed to acoede to these applications
for promiscuous assistance, my resources
for philanthropy have already been
fully hypothecated, and lombard
ing me with further appeals is simply
adding to the postal revenue. +"
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
TO the Voters Of King George

Alden, King George Co., Va.
May Q. 1899.
-Four years ago. when was a candl-
date for the Treasurer Office, was
approached by the leaders of my party
aud others with the proposition that II
| would withdraw and support +. r.
Ninde this should be my time and they
would support me. assuring me that
Ninde would not be candidate in 1873
l agreed and complied with my agree,
ment. What do find now! " Political
tIeachery !" Who is responsible Ninde
has not seen proper TO answer my IN
quiries of February 2. 1899 Therefore
/ announce myself a candidate Tor tne
office of county treasurer ana corulaiIy
invite your support, promising if elected
to carry ont the requirements Of the
office.
Respectfully.
V. .. Oaruthcrs.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
National Association to Meet Here.

The National Mary Washington Mon
ument Association will arrive here on
the 80 train Saturday, May ~. They
will be received at the depot and from
there will go to the lodge" where
they will hold meeting. The Freder-
icksbure Mary Washington Monument
Association, the Society for the Preser-
walton of Virginia Antiquities, Daugh'
ters of the Revolution. Colonial Danes
and others interested met yesterday
evening and perfected arrangements
for the occasion.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Por over Fifty Years

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup has
been used for over fifty years by mil
lions of mothers for their children
while teething, with perfect success. IL
soothes the child, sOftens the gums,
allays all pains, cures wind colo, and
Is the best remedy for Diarrhoea. IL
will relieve the poor little sufferer I'M
mediately. Sold by Druggists In every
part of the world. Twenty-Five cents
a bottle. Be sure and ask Tor MrS'
Winsloxv's Soothing Syrup.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Herman Matons OppOse the Jews.

Berlin May lG-At the meeting OF
the Berlin Grand Lodge Of Free Masons
an anti. Semitic motion will be voted on,
making it compulsory for applicants
for membership to profess Christian
principles. For that reason the two
grand masters, Prof. Wagner and Prince
Henry, of Lihoenaich- Oareloth, have
declined TO accept reelection.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
PROGRESSIVE Eachre Party.

A very charming progressive euchre
party was given by Mrs. Charles Hern-
don Monday afternoon TO Mrs. William
M. st. John, of New York, and Mrs.
Alexander X. Phillips. of Washington.
The first prize was won by Miss Dos
well. Among the guests were Mrs.
Stearns. Mrs. Potts, Miss Hcrndon, Miss
Hurkamp, Miss Green, Miss Fitzhugh
Miss Mary Fitzhugh, Miss Lawrence
Misses Carmichael, Mrs. CHARLES Wal
lace. Miss Little, Miss Bella Smith
Miss Phillips, Miss Young and others
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
cnnld not recall.

UUuIu HUI ItOHII'
Our representative is indebted Tor
courtesies to DIR. +. W. Lewis. DIR. w.
J. Newbill and son, W. Mcdonald Lee
and others, which are appreciated.
Mr.. Geo. W. Jenkins is a Republican
candidate for commissioner of revenue.
We were informed that although Ian
caster is local option county. there are
about twenty speak easies" where
liquor is sold, and there has not been
one case presented to the grand jury,
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
To the Voters of spotsylvania County

invite you to meet me at our Court
House on Monday morning, the 22nd,
at 10 O'Clock, to hear me and my oppo-
nent, Mr. Graves, (whO is hereby earn
estly invited TO attend) discuss the is
sues that have come into this very i'm
portant election for county attorney.
l cannot otherwise see and talk with
but few Of you l am candidate.
T. L.. Powell
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-05-18
Improtant Announcements

The Department Of Public instruction
is now engaged in having the examina-
tions for teachers prepared. The uni
form examinations for county and city
certificates will be held by county and
city superintendent asfOllows:
For white Enthusiastically, August
lst, and Wednesday. August I'd
For colored teachers-Thursday, An
gust Sd, and Friday, August 4th'
State Certificates. In conformity
with the requirements of the regula-
tions an examination of applicants
(white) for professional certificates
and life diplomas will be held In
fredericksburg, and Of colored APP
plicants at Hampton Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday, July 10th, goth and 2lst.