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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Amor Plate for Vessels.

Washington, Dec. THE secretary
Of the navy yesterday transmitted to
the senate a report made by Rear
Admiral O'Neil upon the subject Of
armor plate for naval vessels 1t re.
views the whole subject OF armor plate
and the efforts that have been made TO
obtain armor at the price fixed by con.
oress.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

South Bend, Ind, Dec. 1s.-0winl
to the alleged use Of sand not suffi
GENTLY sharp for merchandising pur
poses the foundation Of two-story
brick building at Mishawala, thil
county, owned by Bernard Horstmann
collapsed, letting down the entire
structure, so that one brick scarcel,
remained upon another. Two mer
were killed and four others injured
The. building collapsed without |
warning crack and fell upon the men
who were inside, crushing to death OF
iniurinQ all Of them.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Washington, Dec. 1.-THE A. p. A.
has followed up It's attack last week
upon President Mckinley and Speaker
Henderson with another circular. The
circular was received Saturday by every
member Of the house and senate. II
gives long list Of the favors the Cath
OIL church is alleged to have received
from the administration.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 7.-Ihe cattlemer
Of the western country are considering
q proposition to form western san
itary association to look after thu
cattle interests OF this section. Thi'
question will come up at meeting o
live stock sanitary boards Of all thu
states and territories west Of the Mis-
sisslppi river, bordering upon the quar-
antine lines, to be held at Kansas City
on December 8.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

Oklahoma City, Ok, Dec. THE
Council Grove military reservation Of
1900 acres, FIVE miles west Of Oklahoma
City, was sold at public auction by the
receiver Of the land office yesterday.
The land was sold in 4O-acre tracts and
netted about $50, O00.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14

The Pacific express Office at Chey.
enne, Wyo., was robbed Of between
$4,000 to $4,000 The entire Office
force is under surveillance as there Il
no clew.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
NEWS FROM LADysMlTH.


Ladysmith, Dec. 9.-The total British
casualties here since November | are
five officers and a6 men killed, and Is
officers and 1870 men wounded, with
three missing. The Boer force is still
around us in large numbers, but all
within the town are well and cheerful.
NATIVES BEING ARMED.
Cape Town, Dec. Q. 1t is announced
that Maj Elliott, commanding in the
native territories of Griqualand East,
is arming the natives by imperial au-
thority with view of assisting the
defensive forces.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1899-12-14
Hubbard S
Bookstore

Imported China,
Cut Glass,
Statuary,
Bronzes,
Parian Marble,
lockwood Pottery,
Bohemian Glass,
Gold and Flemish
CandeIabra,
Jandeniers and Jardi-
nieres and Pedes-
tails,
Gents Leather Trav-
cling Sets,
Pocketbooks,
Memoranda, ~
Diaries,
Music Holders,
Writing Portfolios,
Calendars,
Medalfions,
Fine Pictures,
Photo Frames,
Mirrors,
STERLING oliver lOllet
Articles,
Ebony and Silver Toll.
ct Articles,
Celluloid Sets.
Gold Pens,
Fountain Pens,
Albums,
Bibles,
Kodaks,
Latest Novels,
Standard Works,
Century Dictionary,
Encyclopedias Britain
MICA and Chambers.
Standard Poets: Field
and Riley,
Kipling's Works.
Violin,
Guitar and Banjos,
Games of all kinds,
Crokinole Boards,
Archarina Boards,
Children's Books, etc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21
MRS. r. @. MANNING.

This community was shocked yes
terday to learn of the death OF Mrs.
Manning, wife of Captain Z. Z. MAN.
ming the well known contractor,
which sad event occurred yesterday
morning. Mr.. and Mrs. Manning came
to this city from the North and nave
resided here for the past seVerai
wears. In these years they made many
friends by their uniform courtesy ana
gentle, refined manners.
Mrs. Manning always deemed II a
Measure to wait on her friends ana
was devoted in her friendship 10 tDe
ladies of her acquaintance. She per-
formed many good deeds of Christian
charity and took special deiighs ID
relieving the distress of the uniof'u-
na,e beings who came 10 her for sue
cor While the writer was not per-
soually acquainted with Mrs. Man
ming the good reports OF her Chris'ian
work has often been mentioned IN ms
preseuce and it was by her deeds ina
she was kown.
CAPTAIN Manning is very popular
man among bis friends aud tney OK
tend to him their sincere condolehceli
this hour of sorrow.
The remains were deposited yes'er
day in vault and will be removed u
The spring to the home OF Mrs. Man
nioo's relatives in the North.-Da'i
Naichez Democrat, Jan IS, 1879.
There are many in the old home
Mrs. Manning, who VIII regret III
demise of this good christian woman
who was loved aud respected by
who knew her. She was truly chri
tan. and she was always doing SON
oct of kindness or charity. Truly
e GOOD aud noble woman has gone.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

We have mentioned several OF our
bows who are off at college, but have
neglected in saving anything about
Master Fred Witkowski, son of Hon.
simon Witkowski of Ashton, who Is
attending the Christian Brothers Col
lege at Memphis, and it gives US pleas
ure this week to mention that we saw
his reports for the past three months,
sent to his father by the President of
the college. The young mans reports
show that he is almost perfect IN his
studies, lacking only one point OF be-
inc so. and that be has received testi-
monial of merit every month since ne
has been in the college. for depors-
ment. good conduct and application 10
study. This is quite compliment
when il is known that out of nearly
800 boys attending this school thai
often there are only two or three tessl
monials won. We hope that be VII
continue in this way aud come out a.
the top of his classes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21
STEAMER oUACHlTA BURNED.

A special TO the Vicksburg Herald
from Memphis under date Of the 18th
says:
The Memphis and Vicksburg packet
Ouachita was destroyed by fire this
tThursday) morning at the foot OF
Jefferson street, where she was tied up
for the nihgt at the Memphis wharf.
The blaze started about lilo O'Clock
a. m. and in fifteen minutes very little
was left of the boat excepting the hull
and mass OF twisted rigging. Rumors
spread that there were several passen-
gers aboard. but on close investigation
til believed every one escaped The
boat was valued 1T $50 700, with iu-
surance Of $40. GOO.
The fire originated in the boiler room
The boat had q cargo of merchandise
for points south and was to depart this
mornjngs
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The firm Of Bnrney & Ashbridge
has been dissolved, and Mr.. burney
has moved the stock Of goods to the
McGuire brick store next 10 Gaiahty
s. Marcus, and Mr.. Win Reid will mar
ace the business. Mr.. Asbbridge Is q
progressive young man and il will only
be about ten days when he will have 2
spanking new stock of dry goods
groceries and everything elseahat goes
to make first class store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

DR.. Jay Gum, of Wilson. Ind, Ter
saws. al have distributed the sample
Pills you sent, and such run was
made for Ramon's Liver Pills & Tonic
Pallets that my stock was depleted in
= day or two. They are certainly a
revolution in the pin business. and peo-
ple are wild in praise of their action
/ want 10 keep them in stock SO long
as YOU keep them up to their present
excellency.,' 5Cc. For sale at Cue
nard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Not lock oil cotton was pieRea ias'
week aud this week The weather we
are having is the wors; this part OF the
country ever had, and the oldest in-
babitant does not remember such a
season before. How the cotton i'll the
field is to be gathered is the question
that is boihering the planters. for the
time is drawing close at hand when
preparations will have TO commence
for another crop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

II have just recovered from the
second attack of Ia grippe this year."
says Mr.. Jas. A. Jones, publisher q
The Leader. Mexia. Texas. In the
latter case used Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, and | think with considerable
success. only being in bed little oves
two days against ten days for the
former attack. The second attack
am satisfied would have been equally
rs bad as the first but for the use o.
this remedy as had to go to bed IN
about six hours after being STRUCK
with ii, while in the first case ! was able
d attend TO business about two days
before getting down" For sale
lGuenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21
x...,r GnAs Ar NEW o5sbEASs'
: risB. 18th GAIA DAT.

Tho passenger department Of lhe
Nav q orleans 81 Northeastern CnmPany
tho Alabama & yicksbnrg kal'roaa
Company and the Vicksbnrs, onres g
mort Is Pacific Railroad ComPany e
taking great interest IN the success a. g
fbe coming .Mardi Gras AZ New VE-
Ieans and Is doing everything poss'pl0
- s,,,s promote It. The department. has s.
Gently issued the following circular
New Orleans. Dec. q 1888.
To All Agents
The citizens Of New Orleans un.oz
the leadership of the Progressive Y n'o'
are preparing to give Fsir O qu'so
extensive dimensiors. and as at tracttSs2
rs possible, during April. 1893
Il will be given at the ole tar
Grounds now used as a race tfackf
where the winter meeting now ~ pro-
gress. is held. -, ,.s.-.s....
| ed to the successful exhibitors e .oo
various classes. which will com o!u's
all agricultural, horticuiturai' I'VE
stock. manufacturing. artistic ana
other products of Louisiana ana sur.
lroundmg states.
/ Tn order thar il may be made as az
ltractive as possible, you will please ~
lteryiew all persons in Your vlcinleys
| who have anything. the exhaoit'on 8
! which. will add to the attractiveness =
the Fair, and suggest 10 them the as-
sirability of their Immediately arrang
/. ing for space. 81
You will also please talk i up as a1
, attraction. with the object ~ view o.
getting as many persons rs possiPie u
the notion of visiting New Orleans
during its continuance.
The President Of the United States,
i, and members of his cabinet will PROB
ably be in New Orleans on the opening
day. when professions. speeches, pan
( qaets, balls and other entertainments
\ are likely to be given.
1t is expected the navy department.
will send a number of war ships, pat
4 ltleships. armoresl cruisers. and repre-
= Iseutatiyes of the famous Mosqulto
]. fleet to this point at the same time.
Do not omit to do anything ano
everything you can to give this inior'
]. nation the widest possible pubIiclty. !,
No pains viii be spared to fnrnlsf
annie accommodations to passenger
en- route and the citizens OF New "
i. leans are evincing a desire to DO every
thing possible to highly entertain then
:, while here. Yours truly,
!, GEO. H. SMITH. G. z. A.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Charley Armistead, our mail carrier
makes good time during the bad spe''
of weather. and arrives at DuncansDy
always Oh time, bnt the trounie lies
with the carrier from Duncansby 10
the railroad, who is always late ana
gives our carrier trouble We are toid
that the Duncansby man takes up 100
mnch of his time With drnmmers
which makes him late. Charley says
that for the benefit Of the patrons OF
our post office he will try ana re-
main at Duncansby until the mai
arrives. aud that if be gets in late IL IL
not any fault of his. We know that
our citizens would prefer this than &c
be disappointed entirely.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The railroads will make the rate OF
one fare both ways to the New Orleans
Carnival. a new departure has been
made by the railroads which should be
appreciated by the travelling public.
The tickets will be Oh sale one day
earlier aud the time extended three
DAYS. which will give those who may
take In the great Carnival three days
longer in the city.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21
Lake Street,
Lake Providence, La.

The Louisians Agricultural Society
and Louisiana Stockbreaders' Assoeia-
ZION will meet at Shreveport, January
Is. 26sh and 9th. Dr. III Da'rym-
ple. secretary, is one Of The most
prominen. veterinary surgeons IN the
Upi,ed States and who is connected
with Tie La. State University, hopes
that great interest viii be taken III
these meetings and that as many as
possible will attend Mr.. Francis Con
slant, who Is authority Oh tiue stock
we arc glad 10 learn will be present a
this meeting.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Mr. and Mrs. r. j. Walker returned
from New Orleans on Saturday morn
ing last We are glad 10 know thai
Mr.. Walker has almost recovered from
the operation performed a few weeks
ago. and that it will only be few days
when he will be able to be out attend.
Jug 10 his large business.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The river is booming.
Ianan shoes, the best made, at HIPS
The bottom have dropped out of The
roads.
Whites is the depository for school
books.
Light fines don't do for the welfare
of town.
Ladies' sailors are going at cost
q, Whites.
Onion sets at Mcguire & Schneider.
Fresh aud nice.
Hay. corn, oats and brand at Ma
guirc & Schneider's.
Wilmington continues to build
towards reDsas bridge.
Judge Montgomery is in Madison
holding term of court.
Services al the Episcopal aud Metho-
dist Churches tomorrow.
The marriage bells will ring out
next month, so we are told.
No mail on Sunday evening. The
fifth time inside of ten days.
There is considerable politics now i,
but il seems 10 be under cover.
Hon. f. X Ransdell left Tuesday on
the clipper Providence for Ficksburg.
We are glad to report that Mrs. w.
N. White has recovered from the grip.
Mr.. VIZ Spurlock purchased two
fine mules from Guy ton, Sherrod Il Co.
Steamboats, are now flying light
There is very little business on the
river.
Saturday last was bright and beanti-
full, after rainy and disagreeabie
night.
Council for The town in the liquor
suit, has not been secured. Why il
this delay?
Hon. j. E. Rensdel wen, TO Mem
phis on Sunday last, returning Tues
day event ng.
Tuesday night the weather changed
TO colder, aud since then il has beer
winter again.
White has a fine line Of shoes Z
select from. None better than In
Glover brand.
The barn pu, up by Mr.. Whiting
ton adds very much to spoiilng the ap
pearance of Lake street.
Everything in the store of Gallant
e. Marcus goes at your own figures
aud no questions asked.
The storm on Friday night of las
week. did considerable damage in th
lower end Of theparish.
A barge Of willows was brougt
aoy !, on Sunday last TO be used on 10
reye,ment work above town.
The river is rising at rapid rat
bni it has long ways yet 10 come
before getting out of lie banks.
There Is now water enough in II
lake 10 allow the largest steamboat
RIM from one end of it TO the other.
Mr.. s. B. Kennedy was laid up VII
the grip nearly all of last week "
were glad 10 see bin out on Mobda
The river is rising rapidly, ana
will only be a short time when Inc .
stream viii be all the absorbing iai
/, is said that we are going 10 ha'
red hot town campaign when Y
bail opens up Two years have pass
by rapidly aud next June is our ne
election.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Every mans and boys sult OF
clothes. every ladies. Misses and child $
Jacket, every plush and cloth cape
every pair of shoes, every item IN the
store has been carefully overhauled
and marked down. Don't miss your
chance for bargains at LEWIS.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21
TO the Public.

We are authorized 10 guarantee
every bottle of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy and if not satisfactory to- re-
fund the money to the purchaser.
There is no better medicine made for
la grippe. colds and whooping cough.
Price. 25cts and scots per bottle. Try
it. For sale at J. S. Guenard's drug
store,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The Epworth League elected the fol-
lowing officers for the present year:
Mr.. e. E. Williamson, President; Mrs
B. F. Dudley, Let Vice President; MISS
Kate Turner, End Vice President; MISS
Maud Taylor, 3rd Vice President; Mrs
E. E. Williamson, Secretary; Miss
Benella Brown, Cor Secretary; Mrs.
Thos. J. Fatherree, Treasurer. The
League has large membership and is
doing good work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

We notice that sheriff Dunn has set
tied with the Stale Auditor in full for
the quarter ending Dec. 31st, 1898.
Sheriff Dunn is among the few sherifls
of our Stale who is always prompt
with bis settlements with the Auditor.
There are few all round better sherfffs
in the state than Dunn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Clark Hall received last week a
naper from his old home in Sheffield,
ILL.,, giving a lengthy notice OF the
death of the wife of an old school mate
and boyhood friend that touched his
heart With many bitter pangs. The
lady was the wife of Mr.. John Pryor,
who was burned TO death by the ex-
plosion of a gasoline stove.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The Woodmen of the World had a
big time initiating some of our promi-
nent citizens into the mysteries of the
order this week. There are about
seventeen applications TO be voted on.
In n little while The Woodmen viii
be one of the strongest lodges in
Providence. IL is a good order.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Mcguire & Schneider purchase III
large quantities, is the reason tha'
they can afford 10 make c small prohi
on their groceries.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Blackburn are
welcomed as residents of our Town
They are domieiled in the Mcclure
residence OH the lake.
Sailor Hats have been reduced TO
cost at Whites. White don't believe
In carrying any article IN his store
over TO another season.
Ifyou want something nice for your
kitchen and that Will be with you for
long time, go TO Whites aud purchase
a few articles of granite ware.
Did you know that there was oply
one brand OF ham that is tit to eat
the Gold Daud-and you will fiud this
BAN al Mcguire & Schneidcr's.
Levee contractors Austin & Dorau,
moved their outfit up TO Wilson Point
on Monday and will do some repair
work in that part Of the parish.
/ A big sum of money was invested III
building that cistern al The opera
House corner. aud II should be worth
repairing and stopping the leaks.
The Levee Board should fix the levce
along the front Of Providence. II
ought not TO be lett until the water Il
s aoains, the leyee before ii is doDe.
+ Several pistol shots were heard IL
different parts of the town on oatnr
day night last. We hope Inc hood
, luns are moi taking possession OF th'
| town.
: Since Saturday last the river he
e risen rapidly. aud we uotice thai Cap'
q Purdy had 10 move out of bis ware
house on account of the rapid rise Q
the river.
r Max Levy has cut the price of
!, $3.50 shoe to 50cis. Call and looi
= The reason OF this is, that he has fe'
y odd sizes of different styles that b
3 wants tu close out.
Q Carrying concealed weapons Shout
q be broknn up. Ii seems TO be the poo
d ,,ipoer who is the one that suHer
~ when white men are more 10 blame Il
: this practice than they are.
Mr.. Walter Goodwin continues
represent the clothing house that
VI has been taking orders for the past 9
e. wears. Mr.. Goodwin guarantees quail
Ill and fit. or money refunded.
is Guyton, Sherrod & Co, have fl
at lot of mules 10 select from. THIS nr
10 owns their own stable aud proposes
STAY in this market. and for this re
son they handle only the best.
mr. Did you ever wear IIanan sht
% If YOU have not. you should do
- You will find that it is the most styll
ut and best shoe made. .Uill Bros,
IN. the sole agents for the Uanan shoe.
70 II Is little early for the politi
Oh not to begin to boil, although we NJ
as. Of considerable talk. No doubt 1t
.w continue to increase until II VIII
hs nothing but politics, politics, poItl
of There are now two hundred tea
rte al the Salem Ievee and there IS 70
prehension of failure TO complete
hi' leyee ia time. There is no doubt y
be- the bcs. part of this week was got
sti- in.
ne Sometime ago it was thought shs
TT great amount of moving would
10 done By the colored people from Z
plantation TO another, but so far
- have heard Of very little discomfort
~ moving.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Mr.. Guy,on, of the firm of Guyton,
Sherrod & Co., has large lot of mules
to select from. This is a responsible
firm. who own their own stables and
who expect to keep their business up
in our town. The firm is a RESPONSE
BILE one and guarantees every mule that
masses through their hands.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

There is q great deal of cotton re-
NAMING in the fields. Some OF our
largest planters Inform us that they
have three weeks picking while eiisers
say thai ii would fake them a monih
with good weather TO finish up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

On account of the dissolution OF the
firm of Marcus & Galauty. which Will
take place about March LIST, aud to get
rid Of as much of the stock as posslole,
they have cut the price Of every article
in their store to cost mark The firm
has a nice stock to select from and II
YOU want anything in the line OF cloth
ing, hats, caps, dry goods, gents furn-
ishiugs, shoes, franks, etc, etc., now Is
the time to mako your purchases.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The steamer Johu x. Speed put of
at our landing on Tuesday large lot
of hay. Sending off for this feed stuff
is pretty expensive, and there is not a
planter in the parish who could pot
raise his own hay and save this money
if he wanted to.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21
This Space Belongs 60
E. u. HAn1LEY,
Real Estate ASs mt
Lake ProvidsnSes La.

Mr.. John Kannedy. a white man who
had been living in town for several
years, died on Saturday night last and
was laid to rest on Sunday evening
Very little was known OF him aud we
are told that he never spoke of his past
life
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

The Mississippi River Commission
met in New York the other da', aiu
it is to be hoped tha. our Congress
man and Senators were present 70
urge the 100000 appropriation for
our reyeiment work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-21

Mr.. w. E. Dunn came in town on
Tuesday aud purchased from Guytop.
Sherrod u Co, four of the finest mules
in the big bunch. Mr.. Dunn has a
nice place, nice cabins and good and
thrifty tenants, who make money
every season.