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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
TWO HANDSOME PRESENTS.

On Friday, of last week, when tn,
steamer Delta landed here, she wa
boarded by few of the ladies an(
gentlemen who made the trip to Vicks
burg the week before. Captain Now
land met them with broad smile OIL
his face and then took them to the
office, where stood a magnificent
double inkstand, IL inches long and
inches wide. The two ink bottles
rested upon onyx slab, highly pol
ished, while the pen holder contained
pretty pearl handle gold pen. The
present was purchased by Mrs. Aims
ley, of Memphis, who selected it for
the excursion crowd from Providence.
A card was tied TO the inkstaDd, Oh
one side of which was written the fol-
lowing:
To CAPT. Ed NowLAND, JR.,
accept this little gift as a token of our
appreciation for your generous hospi-
tality on steamer Delta.
On the other side of the card were
the following names:
Mr.. and Mrs. Il. s. Delony, Misses
Ethel Egelly, Mabel Goldenburg, Mary
Beard, Annie Bell Beard. aud Messrs.
j. l. Kennedy, S. B. Kennedy, w. r.
Powell, r. P. Kennedy.
Mrs. Ainsley displayed great TASTE
in the appropriate selection of a pres
ent, and Captain Rowland said that
he was as proud as he could be of it.
The other present was a handsome
silver service, presented to Captain
Nowlaud by the party of excursionists
on the Delta her first trip out from
Memphis. On the large silver waiter
were engraved the names of the givers
presented to Capt. Ed Rowland, Jr.,"
was engraved above the list of names,
which came in the following order:
J.I. Altschul, W. Cohen, B. Abrams.
j. P. Meyer, Fl. G. Finch, L. Brody, j.
johnson, MIR. and Mrs. J. E. Cary, Miss
Nannette Altschul, VIM. r. Spanu,
Miss Minnie Spsnn. Miss Jessie Wise
zinski, S. Dreifus, W. E. Merrill, p. Fl.
Ford, Miss Jewel AltschuI, Miss
Clara Cohen, Miss Fannie Cohen, j. B.
Boothe. j. r. Andrews, F. L. Constant.
K. S. Ralph, w. Stansill, D. Never.
Captain Rowland has made a host
of friends during the short time be has
been running in this trade, and the
Banner-Democrat wishes for The Delta !
all the business she can attend to.
TAs two handsome presents cvinee the /
esteem in which he is held by his |
friends along the river.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

The farmsrs have worked hard for
the past two or three weeks. They
have made 9 gallant fight, and there is
not one of them who has had an idle
moment; and we must say for the
colored people, who should feel as
much Interested in the crops as the
white people, that they have worked
hard, large majority of them work
ing until late on Saturdays. This is
right, as il means more money for
them in the fall, and they should well
know it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Last Saturday MIR. John Dewese had
. new kind Of ice cream on sale that
took like bet cakes. Il was almost as
hard as a brick-bat and he would cut
bets or dimes worth off and wrap it
up in tissue paper, which seemed to
tickle the darkies. One old fellow
bought l0ct chunk aud had it wrap
ed up, when he put it in his pocket,
saying that he was going to take it to
his old lady. In a few minutes be
stuck his hands down in his peck ct, to
find that it had become soft. when be
declared white folks was shore tricksy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

MIR. Henry Maben was seen OH the
hurricane roof of horse last Monday
morning bound eastward, aud the boys
surmised he wss oil bis way to the
capital of West Carroll, which was
about correct. He returned Wedues-
day. We don't know what will make
fellow 60 that distance this hot
weather, except one thing. No use to
say what il 10 right here.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

The frat day of August lie going TO
DC one of the bigges. days ever seen
III Lake Providence. There are going
to be several first class horse races
with large pnfees; and base ball
game between the Cold Tar and Old
River colored clubs, with big purse
to the winners.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Mr. John Barbour, who has been
visiting Kansas City, his old home, for
the past two months. returned last
Friday OH the Delta. He told US that
the first day of the Democratic Ma
tionai Convention it was an utter i'm
possibility TO get within two blocks of
the convention hall Oh account of the
immense crowds, who were packed
and damned like sardines in O box.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
S. w. SMITH, JR.

We venture the assertion that few
young men of North Louisiana have
manifested more enterprise OK have
met with greater success than Mr.. S.
w. Smith, Jr., of Arcadia, La, Preei-
dent of the Lake Providence Bank,
who has been here for the past ten
days or more. We presume that Mr..
Smith adopted banking as his business
for the reason that his father, S. W.
smith, ST., is banker; and very natu.
J rally the sen drii.ed into it also. Mr..
S. w. Smith, Sr, is President Of the
bank of Malvern, Ark. In 1895 young
Smith organized the Bank OF North
Louisiana, located at Arcadia, With
capital stock of $50, 900 and paid up
capital Of $4,000. Mr.. B. Capers is
President; j. G. Andrews, Vice Presi-
dent; and S. w. Smith, Jr., Cashier
This bank declared so per cent divl-
deud OIL the 1st of July, which shows
that IL is in q prosperous condition.
Mr.. Smith informed us that be has
had complete control of the afiairs of
the bank for the last five years aud has
never lost cent.
In 1899, about a year ago, Mr.. Smith
came here. aud organized the Lake |
Providence Bank, with capital stock
of $4,000 aud paid up capital of
$4,000. OF tho Lake Providence
Bank MIR. Smith is President, j. N.
Hill Vice President. and J. W. Tooke,
Jr, Cashier. The bank has prospersd
ever since its organization and pays a
good dividend. The deposits have
heen very encouraging, Mr.. Smith
expressed hiinsslf as Being highly
pleased with the efficient manner in
which Mr.. j. w. Tooke, tho Cashier,
has managed the affairs of the bank.
Mr.. Smith recently went TO Lees
7ille, La. and organized the Benk of
4eesville, with capital stock of
$4,000 The officers of this bank are
s.. w. Smith, Jr., President; G. r. Fer
!uson. Vice President; P. 6. Pye,
Cashier The bank will open Oh the
st of August. Leesville is in South
vest Louisiana, about 100 miles North
Il Lake Charles, aud has population
# nearly 1000 Il is good town. be-
pg situated in the timber section Of :
,ouisiaua, where can be found some
f the finest pine forests in the Sonth.
Besides being interested in these
anks, Mr.. Smith organized two banks
} Arkansas, one at Eldorado and the
Their at Benton, Saline county. He
forwards withdrew from these banks.
e was also with The State Exchange Z
ank, of Hot Syringe, Ark, for
bile, aud with the Wakenda., Bank, of
Iissouri. He is thoroughly posted
D all banking matters, is q man OF
bod judgment, and keeps right up --
18th his business. The nnbrsken sue
1913 he has had with his banks evinces
s executive ability, aud depositors in
10 Lake Providence Bank are perfect
safe.
Mr.. Smith il we'll pleased with our
wn and likes the people here. We
Q only sorry that he is not one of
ir citiZeus. The Banner Democrat
shes him continued success in the
mixing business, aud hopes that by
nesty and energy a green old age
~ find him enjoying the fruits of
eIrlIcr labors.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Mr. Phil McGuire-youDg Phil-re-
turned from New Albany, Ind, Last
Tuesday morning, where be spent d
month or SO with relatives. Though
not exactly a lawyer, he returns to
take his old place at the bar, where he
has lots Of clients among the boys.
Judge Doogan was mixer ad hoe DUR
Ing his absence, and will still remain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
The United States Circuit Court bs

The United States Circuit Court has
authorized the receiver to sell the
Land Grant Lands OF the Vicksburg,
Shreveport & Pacific Railroad for
cash in lots TO suit purchasers. APP
plicstions should be made to the Local
Land Agents, 10 K. G. Moncure, Gen.
eral Land Agent, Raston, La; or f. Y.
Anderson, Land Commissioner, Queen
& Crescent Route, Birmingham, Ala.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Miss Carrie Byerley, daughter of our
townsman, Mr.. Frank Byerley, who has
been teaching school at Catchings.
Miss, arrived last Monday morning.
and will spend the summer with her
father and family We welcome the
young lady to Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Miss Addie, daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Williams, held ticket No.
$500, that won the pretty rocking
chair at Levy's big store. There is
another chair of the same kind for
some LUCKY person, and it 10 we'll that
you do not destroy your tickets.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

1t lie terribly hot just about now,
and il you want cool linen clothes,
guaranteed to be pure linen, take q
look at those White has In his show
window. Every suit is guaranteed to
be the best of linen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

The river for quite length of time
in fact since the beginning of last win.
ter. has been at q first class boating
stage, aud ii has been no trouble for
boats TO run with perfect safety.
at this season of the year,
we see il down 10 the very lowest
point, causing steamboatmen q great
deal of trouble.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Tuesday the heavens were black
with ugly looking clouds, and crowds
were congregated on the street cor
uers watching out for cyclone.
Soon after, the clouds broke, aud we
had q soaking rain.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

hrs. y. K. Bernard aud children left
last Sunday night for Biloxi, where
tney will stay tho remainder of the
summer. Their bright and hsudsome
little son has been quite sick for some
time aud the Doctor and Mrs. Bernard
thought the change would restore him
TO good health
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

ENTHUSIASTICALLY" colored
gentleman Of town, has Jared pretty
badly of late. Every Monday morn
ing for the past month be has had to
face the Mayor, aud every time he has
been fined.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

MIR. j. w. Pittmau has already
started remodeling the property re-
Gently purchased by him. He will
move the present building back and
make all ell Of ii. aud then erect o
large four-room house, which will be
made attractive and ornamental.
Mr.. Pittman will push it TO completion
as rapidly as possible.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
Mems and Boys Clothing.

Good character in both goods and
methods, coupled with the public's
implicit confidence-has made this a
great clothing store. A store full of
MIDSUMMER Novelties for Man or
Boy.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
WARNER g. SEARLES co.
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

To cure cold in one day, take
Laxative Bro Quinine. ALI druggists
refund the money if il fails 20 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, 1900-07-21

Mrs. d. II. Parker and two children
came down from Gresnville on Mon
day morning to visit her relatives.
Mrs. Parker's many friends we're
delighted to see her after long alb
sence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

To cure q cold in one dav take
Laxative Bro QuiDine. All druggists
l'efunc the money if it fails to cure
25cts. K. w. Groves signature ia on
each. box. Sold at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

NOTICE'-The fine steamer DELTA
in place of the Lucille Rowland. will
carry passengers to Memphis and re-
turn for $500 Rates from any land
ing for one fare and 81 added for round
trip. A fine string band will be on
board all during the summer.
V. NJ. PURDY & SON, Agts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
CHURCH NOTICE.

Sunday School every Sunday at 8
u. III.
Preaching, 1st and 3rd Sundays OF
eact month, at IL q. m, and $50 p. m.
Prayer meeting every, Wednesday
night.
Epworth League meeting every
Sunday at $50 p. IN.
II. o. WHITE, Pastor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

The best prescription for chill
Groves Tas eless Chill Tonic. Nocure
no pay. For sale at Gueuard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

For chills and malsrial fever, take
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold at
GueDard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
N Office.

To the families your city: now is the
time to have your Mattresses renovated, and
Sofas and Parlor Sets re-upholstered in the
latest style. while FL. o. Dickenson, the ex-
pert Mattress Maker and Upholsterer is in
your city. Please give me a trial as | am
only here for few weeks. All orders lett
with ii NJ. Dunn on Legee street, will re-
eeiye prompt attention.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Mr.. Willie Pope came down from
Momphis in the early part OF last
week to spend while with The BOYS.
Willie has grown to be quite a young
man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21
StraYed or Stolen.
ALL THE COURTS.

On Saturday night, June 30, 1900. from
SOLDIERS Rest near Lake Providence. a
gray mare. about 141S hands high. white
mouth. scar across nose, small dark spot on
right side and near mouth aud branded L.
on left hip. Will pay $500 for her return
to me. EMILY CARSON.
Lake Providence, La, July IA, l9OO.-3t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

We are informed that there are
some few crops in the parish that are
very fiue and that will make good
average crop. Tbey are scarcelhough.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Messrs Nlmmo White and Robert
Kennedy TOOK ia the dance at Iaiiu-
Lab last Wednesday night.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

a Bryan and Stevenson club should
be formed in Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-21

Your pick of straw hats on our
counter al 15cts. J. S. Millikin.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-10
A COLONIAL NOTE.

A Curious Relic Owned by Rciman II.
simmons of This City.
A peculiar piece Of parchment is in
the possession OF Reiman R..Simmons,
assistant oil distributor of the mary
land division of the Pennsylvania rail
road. 1t is .ii inches in length and 3
inches IN width.
The heading says: 1.-The United
Colonies - Two Dollars-No. 1l4S7.
The words 1.-TWO dollars" appear In
~ d. tferent places, IL Of which are on
the face and one on the back.
The inscription on the face is: This
Bill entities the Bearer to receive Two
Srnnish Milled Dollars or the Value
thereof in Gold or Silver, according to
a Resolution Of Congress, passed at
Baltimore Feb. &c, l777."
A circle one and half inches in
diameter is also on the face OF the nots
and contains hand with an old
fashioned fail, as If at work, win
moving or threshing grain. At the top
of the circle is the inscription !:
"Trihulatio Ditat." The signature s
are IS. S. Cuales and r. johnson. :"
These are ir red ink, as also is the
number.
On the hack of the note are copies of
the old shin plaster md the, inscripticn
printed by Hall and Sellers 1777."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-10
D0TER ToWN COUNCIL.

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
Dover, May D.-The monthly meeting
of the Town Courcil wos heid Monday
night.
The tax ratio for the ensuing year was
liked at 81 cents on the 800 fer town
expenses, and 10 cents on the 500 for
water expenses. 1t was decided to allow
the collector 5 per cent of tho col.
leotions made previous to June LIST, and
allow the clerk S15 fer making the rs.
Sessment
John Behon, dr., was awarded the
contract for supplying the water and
electric light plants with coal.
Councilman Clarke addressed the
Council cor corning carriage for the
mounting of the Spanish cannon loaned
to the town. Senator kenney had prom
lsed to procure carriage, provided the
Council paid the cost of bringing it
hero. Last week, there came from
Washington bill for $50. ACCOMPANIED
by message saying the carriage would
DC shipped when the bill was paid.
The Council considered the bill OK.
orhitant, and refused to pay it. A car
riage will probably be obtained else.
where. As it hes on the green, tho
cannon is an eyesure.
Action on the request OF the Board
OF Education for sewer OH Now street
was deferred.
After the adjournment of CounoiI
the members were entertained at Bon
son . ice cream saloon by Collector
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-10
THE WATER DEPARTMENT.

Not Inclined to Limit Competition for
Pumping Engine 10 Local bidders.
The Board Of Water Commissioners,
ut the regular meeting Tuesday, dis
cussed tho United Labor League reso-
buttons which declare that the contract
for a new pumping engine should be
awarded to local firm. As tho depart
mont III required to advertise for pro-
posals, any one can bid. President
William L. Porter said that the policy
suggested by the Labor League had
been adopted in Philadelphia and had
resulted in that city's being boycotted
by people of other sections. As this city
is largely dependent on orders from out
side, it was not thought wise to attempt
to limit the matter of awarding con-
tracts.
A request for water connection ON
Wooddale avenue near Thirty second
street was granted provided those in
terested pay q per cent OF the Sl40 cost
for making the OK ension.
Register Grohe's collections in April
wore sl2, i6. Tho balance in bank
was sSs,36l. So. The weekly payroll OF
SsS2. AZ was passed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-10

In 1908 the city Of st. Louis. No.,
will celebrate, With a gigantic OK
position, the centennial anniversary of
the purchase Of Louisiana by President
Thomas jefferson. The event is one
well worthy OF celebration, and there
is no doubt that the exposition will be
q great success.
This purchase Of land by jefferson Is
frequently referred to by tho friends of
imperialism, who attempt to justify
their attitude by claiming Jefferson as
an advocate of expansion and mill
tarism. But the situations are not
identical. The territory acquired by
the Louisiana purchase was naturally
a part of the United States. 1t was
contiguous to our country-in fact, a
part and parcel of it, and its ownership
involved our right to make use of the
Mississippi River. But there is no
analogy between our Louisiana pur-
chase and the acquisition of territory
in Hawaii and the Philippines,
thousands of miles across the sea.
The Louisiana purchase included
parts Of Alabama and Mississippi, the
whole Of the present States of Louisi-
ana, Arkansas, Missouri, Iowa, Ne
Eraska and the Dakotas; Minnesota,
west of the Mississippi: nearly all Of
Kansas; the whole of the Indian Ter
ritory and the parts Of Colorado,
Wyoming and Montana lying east oil
the Rockies. just imagine this
enoi nous section OF what is now our
national domain icing hold by some
foreign nation. Because Thomas Jeifer.
son saw the wisdom of getting contro
of this natural territory, and knew thai
it was great bargain at sl5, 600, 600, il
no ground for assuming that il he were
living today be would depart from tbs
traditions of the past and advocate the
acquisition Of territory 10 the island.
of the Pacific.
The expansion OF the Jefferson ad
ministration was natural and proper
The expansion OF the Mckinley ad
ministration is unnatural and un
American.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-10
WEDDINGS.

DIR. Theodore Becker and Miss Anna
Crook, both of this city, were married
at noon yesterday at the residenceIof the
brides mother, Mrs. III. M. Pardee.
The ceremony was performed by the
Rev. James Grove OF Asbury Church
Only immediate friends of the families
were present. The bride was unat-
tended. She was. becomingly gowned
In travelling suit of mode. The parlcr
VAS prettilY decorated. A wedding
breakfast was served, after which the
happy couple left on tho u. 05 train for
an extended southern trip. They will
be at home in about 10 days.
Samuel W. Fox, druggist with 4. b.
Cartmell, and Miss Florence NJ. Daniel
were quietly married Tuesday evening ut
tho home Of the groom's parents, No.
1907 Adams street, by the Rev. L. W.
Powell of Chadd's Ford. Pa, in the
presence OF the immediate families OF
the bride and groom. After tho cere-
mony refreshments were served tnd tho
happy couple received d number of
handsome and useful presents. They
will reside at Rising Sun.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1900-05-10

After citing the variable character Of
the vote of New York State -one year
Democratic and the next year Republi-
can-and particularly how, after Mo.
Kinley's tremendous sweep in 1896, tine
Democrats carried the STATE the next
year by large majority, and that
Roosevelt, with all his military prestige,
was elected by mere scratch in 1893,
due entirely to Croker's indiscretion,
the New York World makes this reason
able prediction
With moderate. modified, living
platform the Democrats wonld have q
good fighting chance to carry New
York this year. With 16 to l thrust
again to the front they would have no
chance.
And New York's electoral vote exceeds
the combined vote of these nine States
Colorado Idaho, Montana, Nebraska,
Nevada, South Dakota, Utah, Wash.
ington, Wyoming.
This is sound reasoning. What folly
it will be, therefore, for the Democrats
to go chasing after these Western rain
bows" when there is such substantial
prize as the electoral vote of New
York right at hand.
Without New York's vote the Demo.
Gratis will lose; with it they will win.
And 1t is possible for them to secure il
this year.