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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

1t made person feel good last Sat-
urday to look down our two principal
streets and see the way they were
packed and damned with people. Ii
put them in mind of the good old
times OF some years ago, when it was
q common occurrence to see from two
thousand to three thousand people
here on Saturdays doing their trading.
There was plenty of money among the
eolored people, and there was not a
store in town that did not do its share
of business. There is no town on
the river where colored people are
treated better than they are right here
in Lake Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

II there had been ladder handy at
the house of Braxton House OH Tues
day when the fire was discovered, no
doubt it could have been saved. There
was plenty of water near al hand, but
there was no way of getting on the
roof. This only goes to show how
necessary it is for every store and
residence to have good ladders, SO
they can be put in use in a moments
notice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20
gains.

Mr.. Johu Kennedy has been ap-
pointed superintendent of exhibits by
the managers of the fair. A better
selection could not have been made.
Mr.. Kennedy informed US that be has
already secured large number of ex-
hibits of art and fine needle work from
abroad and at home, and that space is
being asked for daily. There is moth
ing TO keep the fair from being a sue
cess.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Auction pools on the races will be
sold at Phil McGuire's every evening
at O'Clock before the day of the races
Pools also will be sold at the race track
during the day. There is going to
be rousing big times in Providence OIL
the 9Th, 9th and 10th of November
aud every one from adjoining parishes
and the counties of Mississippi and
Arkansas along the river should come
to our town
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Deputy sheriff w. A. Blount, Jr.,
started down to Baton Rouge last Fri
day on the steamer Dewey with Will
Jones, colored, who was to be placed
in the penitentiary for term of two
years for horse stealing, and when
near Baton Rouge, Jones jumped into
the river with handcuffs and shackels,
aud il was the last seen of Jones He
was drowned before any assistance
could be given him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

1t is remarkable how cheap the mer-
chants of Providence sell their goods
and the large aud handsome stocks
they carry. We doubt if there is a
town double the size of ours, or even
as large rs Vicksburg, that can show a
finer display than can be found right
now in our town. They are selling
cheap, so don't send away for an arti-
Gle you need until you hunt your town
over for it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Mr.. Phil Mcclure continues to make
his bar room and billiard hall more at.
trac,ive aud inviting. The handsome
aud costly paper is very pretty, and is
admired very much by every one.
He has bad the ceiling painted white
and also the wainscOting, which blends
nicely with the paper aud makes the
whole soft and pretty to the eye. Mr.
Mcclure has handsome place, and by
far the incest In Providence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

If there had been fire on Monday
ii would have been only a short time
when "no water" would have been the
cry. Winter is near at hand, aud those
two cisterns that have been out Of re-
pair for over year, should be fixed
Immediately.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20
Local and Parish News.

Frank McGuire's coal pile will soon
be in demand
Business among our merchants last
Saturday was rushing.
After The cold spell of last week. il
has turned summer again.
Both cotton aud seed are little off
in price for the past week.
The home cotton buyers are helping
the town in many ways.
CaldwelI's horses are high steppers,
and be is selling them cheap.
Miss Pearl Buruey returned last
Sunday morning from Ruston.
We printed five thousand posters
for the fair association this week.
The merchants had more than they
could say grace over last Saturday.
See the proceedings of the Fifth
District Levee Board in another COL
umn.
A photographers tent is pitched on
the vacant lot next TO the Ransdell
office.
Over one thousand bales of cotton
have been pressed at the big gin this
season.
The Epworth League meets every
Sunday evening at the Methodist
Church.
Rev. Mr. Boberg went down TO Delta
on Monday. tie returned Friday
morning.
The alarm OF fire on Tuesday gave
us abont rs bad a scare as the alarm
OH Monday.
You will see fine horse racing. fine
exhibits of cattle, horses, hogs &c, al
our big fair.
The alarm of fire about II o'clock
Monday morning caused great deal
of excitement.
Sec Mr.. Walter Goodwin for winter
clothes or first class overcOat. He
guarantees fit.
The Police Jury has started in 10
build new court house for our parish
Let them now build ii.
Services al the Episcopal Church to.
morrow morning at IL O'Clock aud al
7:30 O'Clock in the evening.
The public school has now one hun
dred and four pupils enrolled. Schol.
ars are coming III all the time.
Our friends over on the hills have
commenced bringing in their cotton
and selling 1t to the town buyers.
We have had beautiful week for
gathering The crop, and there should
be good business in town to-day.
Pecan Grove Lodge No. so, F. & A
NJ, aud Providence Lodge No, %, X
OF p, held meetings Tuesday evening
The top uotch is paid by orr cotton
buyers for cotton. They receive the
market reports eigb. or ten times each
day.
Our friend Mack Goodwin has new
sury. We want 10 see him get 8
pair of Caldweil's high steppers TO &c
with it.
DIR. Pierce made running jumr
down 10 Vicksburg last Sunday. IL,
returned Tnesday morning on the
Belle.
Deputy sheriff Blount must hay,
felt "waterish" after losing his pris
oner Wen, Billy, it couldn't b,
helped.
Services will be held at the Catholi
Church tomorrow morning at hal
past ten and 10 the evening at
O'Clock.
II is true saying that ''it is tn
nature Of some people TO kick am
when there's nothing TO Kick at the
kick themselves"
Mr.. Shut examined The flues /
town last week, aud found fifteen tina
needed working Oh and six in q dan
gerous condition.
Mayor Franklin went down I
Vicksburg on the. Annie Laurie las
Monday, returning on the same boa
Thursday morning.
There is very dangerous hole i
the sidewalk oui in front OF where III
ice factory used 0 stand. II should b
looked after before some one get
hurt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Elder A. Scott, one of the best col
Ored divines 10 be found in any coun.
try, had regular dove feast" last
Sunday when he bapiised twenty five
sinners aud washed their Gins away
The elder knows how to put them
under the water, aud says it takes
long practice to do il right.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The large addition to the grand
stand at The fair gronnds is being built
and will be completed next week.
Everything will be in readiness TO re-
ceiye exhibits, aud it is urgently re-
quested by the president and secretary
tina, those who are going to send ex-
hibi,s or who are going to help out
the fair in any way, 10 have them at
the grounds in time so that every
thing can be nicely arranged. 1t lies
with you TO make this fair a success.
and it is to be hoped that you will do
all in your power for it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

1t is easy 10 own your home by join.
ing the Building and Loan Association.
Look at those around you who own
their homes to-day through the Asso-
citation, and who would be paying rent
right now if il were not for this Asso-
citation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The Democrats of the parish should
not forget that it is duty they owe to
themselves aud to their country to not
only turn out themselves to vote but
to see that their neighbor also votes on
the 9th of November.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The Police Jury will meet next
Tuesday to consider bids for the erec-
ton of the new court house. 1t is to
be hoped that there will be no further
delay, aud that everything will be
closed satisfactorily for it's erection.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20
THE COURSE OF COTTON THIS
WEEK.
weekly letter by l.. Waldaur & Co.,
Cotton Buyers.l

weekly letter by L. WaIdaur & Co.,
Cotton Buyers.)
The cotton market during the pres
ent week has been very Improbable
for the farmers, the market starting
Monday at decline of 3-1sths on spots
and "a points on contracts. On Tues
day a much heavier decline occurred,
the day closing with u loss of 7-16ths
on futures and SO points on contracts;
making total decline since our last
letter of 104 points and let on spots.
equal to approximate loss of $500 per
bale. The cause of this heavy decline
occurring, was on account of the re-
cent advances made on estimates OF the
crop authorities such as the Govern
ment. Baston and Neil, placing it
at ten and half million bales, and
should frost not occur prior to Nov.
7th, this estimate will be increased.
AS mentioned in last weeks letter,
we again repeat, that under the pres
ent conditions, namely: Large stocks
of cotton on hand. small sales. and re-
ceipts increasing daily-that we see no
prospect of much of an advance in the
market.
New Orleans middling at writing
quoted at 81. Dec. futures 8.95. as
against on the 10th of 1Of for mid
ding and a.96 for Decemb Der.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The town merchants had q good
trade from the Mississippi coloreG
folks on Monday. They know that
they can get more for their money iu
Providence than from any store 10
Issaquena county and they are right
in coming 10 our to VII TO do their trad
ing. 1t is the place to get cheap bar
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The other cottage that was con-
tracted for by MIR. Peter Ford is now
being erected and will soon be COM
pleted. We understand that the one
and the one being built are
rented.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Last Sunday morning fire was dis
covered ia some cotton down al the
landing, aud we learn that two bales
were burned before il was put out.
The cotton belonged 10 Mayor Frank
lin, and as it was not Insured, il is bis
loss
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Some of the boys are wondering
what is bringing our friends Cooper
and Taylor, OF the second ward, up to
town so often of late.
Mr.. Will Davis has baled up TO the
present time twenty-eight hundred
bales of hay, and expects to bale about
twelve hundred more.
Charley Wilmington LETT last Sun.
day for ST. Louis. He told us that be
would have barn full of fine stock
and would sell them cheap.
Mr.. S. II. King, one of the most sue
cessful cotton growers in the second
ward, was u visitor to town Wednes
day aud gave US pleasant call.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

We want you to come to the fair in
Lake Providence on November 9Th,
9th aud 10th. Our fair is going to be
worth seeing. and the bigger the
crowd the more of a success it will be.
Every body come.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The cotton letters kindly furnished
our paper by Mr.. SOL Cohen, are very
interesting. Mr.. Cohen understands
the business thoroughly, aud his
weekly letters will be found good
reading.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

To cure q cold in one day take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All druggists
refund the money if it fails TO cure
25cts. +. 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, 1900-10-20

Mr.. Caldwell will soon receive
LARGE drove of mules for this market.
He has q fine lot of horses on hand at
his big stables. Call and see his
"crittersn
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The city council should see the
necessity of fixing the cisterns at the
Opera House and at the corner oil
Levee and Second streets. This
neglect should not be allowed to 60 on
any longer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Messrs. Albert Taylor and Everette
Pinkston came up from the second
ward Tuesday evening. Taylor came
up to ride the goat in the first degree
i'm the order of Knights of Pythias and
Pinkstou was along as q bodyguard
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

"The Last Loaf" to be given by our
amateurs on Thursday night, Nov. 9th,
will be for the benefit of Ed. sparrow
chapter of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy. Next week we will give a
synopsis of the play and the cast of
characters.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Some one scattered poisoned liver
on the streets for two or three nights
this week, and the consequences are
that the town is now minus about
thirty.two common cur dogs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Cotton lie being picked as rapidly az
possible, and if the fine weather only
continues for the next six weeks, iheie
should not be much Of the fleecy staple
left in the fields.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Mr.. r. j. Burney's livery business is
rushing. Mr.. Burney is going 10 put
in new 10: of vehicles aud horses IN
both stables. He knows how to run
the business and should make it sue
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Nose Fore, a hard working and good
colored man, died suddenly on Satur-
day last. He had been in bad health
for the past two or three years, aud
worked when he should have been in
bed
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

"The Last Loaf" an exceptionally
fine drama, is being rehearsed by our
home talent, and will be presented to
the public at the Opera House on
Thursday night of the fair.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

President Mcclure of the East Car.
roll Fair, returned last Sunday. He is
full of fair talk, and if everyone will
do his part az Mr.. Mcclure is doing,
our fair will be big success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The Epworth League Rally at the
Methodist Church last Sunday night
was success iu every feature. The
church was crowded to its utmost
capacity with people of all denomiDa-
tons to hear the interesting program
gotten up by the young ladies of the
League. There were some pretty
songs, an interesting paper by Mise
Benella Brown, a very instructive talk
by Miss Nelson on the work of the
Salvation Army in the slums of the
cities, and talk by Judge Kennedy
Oh the necessity and advantage of an
education, both mentally and morally.
He compared the ancient religions
with the religion of Jesus Christ and
showed how different were the condi-
lions of man under the latter as com.
pared with the former; how the world
progressed very slowly in human de-
velopment and enlightment under the
old religious and how it has advanced
to its present state under the Christ
ian faith. A collection was taken up
aud goodly sum was raised. These
religious entertainments of the Ep-
worth League reflect crdit upon the
youog ladies who get them up, and
we hope to see more of them in
the future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

One of the attractive features that
will be seen at our fair will be BALI
mile horse race by two Of the best
lady riders in the parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Mrs. w. H. Fisher and Miss Dacroth
returned Tuesday after spending a
pleasaut week with Mrs. Abe Blum
and Mrs. Sam Blum, of Greenville,
Mia
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

For chills and malarial fever, take
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold al
Guenard's drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Mrs. Ora Powell arrived last week
on a visit to her relatives. Mrs. Pow
ell has many friends in her old home
who are delighted TO see her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

Brooks fine brass band of Vicks-
burg, composed of ten pieces, has been
secured for the three days Of the fair.
This is the finest band in Vicksburg.
The band will also furnish orchestra
music for "'rhe Last Loaf, to be play
ed at the 0per House on the night OF
the 9th.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20
AFTER A HAT?

Observation-Disclosures
all good. We have all the newest
styfes-and PLEASE REMEMBER
that we don't carry any but FIRST.
GRADE STETSONS in our stock.
No second grades in any shape.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten
ton.
pNRD p CFADTFC M
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

The ladies of the Episcopal Church
have secured the restaurant privileges
at the fair, and will serve lunch and
meals at q reasonable price.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20
For Sale.

One extra fine thoroughbred '.South
Down" buck, price $40.
Eight extra fine South Down" grades
(bucks), price 5000
HARRY II. GRAHAM.
Illawara, La.
August Is, tt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

WATER TANKS for sale by
II. SCHULZ.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-20

WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-23

This mlfuiu.. AZ dayb-eak the Bosr-
opened a suu hre. TAG British stood to
the guns where they had sIep; and the
engagement was renewed vigorously.
The field artillery poured Slrapnel into
the enemy's trenches
A rumor that Ladysmith had been
relieved enlivened the British. who sent
mp a ringing cheer This was taken for
an advance. The first kopjc was carried
at the point Of the bayonet, and the BOer.
Tetreated to the next kopie, which, like
most Of the Others. was strewn with i'm.
mense bouldeia
The British advanced steadily and the
Beers relaxed slightly The latter did
not show such ienacity as previously
Their Nordeutsld's fired at long inter.
walls and their cannons fired bat seldom
All day the roar Of musketry fire con
tinued The British took three BOer
positions on the mountain aud found
shelter behind the boulders
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-23
SYMPATHY FOR BoERs.
A Meeting At ws.h,eg,"n Cause. . Paek.
I'd House

sd H0uss.
Washington Jan. % The Grand op-
erahouse. the large-, auditorium IN
Washington. was packed 10 the doors
Sunday night with an enthusiastic audi
ence which vigorously expressed its sym.
pathy with the Beers IN their hight with
Great Britain The demonstration was
planned as a means Of evidencing pub.
lie sentiment and in numbers and en-
thusiasm was fully mp 10 the eKpecia.
tions The keynote Of the speeches was
that the Beers were lighting for their
Independence, as our forefaihers had
done In i776
The gathering assembled under the
auspices Of the United Irish Societies
and a number Of leading Germans Of the
city joined in the movement Among
those who occupied seats on the stage
wero Senators Mason Allen and Till
man Representative Clark DeArmond,
Cochran. Bailey Carmack. Cox Rhea.
Jones Lamb Shafroth Meyer. Sulzrr.
ana Lsntz Mr Van Siclen. represent
atlye Of the Orange Free State az New
I York and representatives Of the United
Irish societies and others
Alarge delegation Of liish-Americani
and German. Americans from Baliimor,
was In the audience
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-23
ON HIS OWN HOOK.
webster Ds,'. No Longer Holds any TO
sltion with This Govsrnmsnt


Washington. Jan. %. Both the state
and interior department. authorize a
most sweeping denial Of the story that
Webster Davis, assistant secretary Of
the interior. is clothed with any diplo-
matte mission. |, Is declared he repre-
sents no department Of the United States
government in his visit 20 South Africa.
but is there in personal capacity.
Since his arrival az Cape Town. whe;e
he went 10 visit his cousin. Consul Gen
eral stowe. the state department has
been very much annoyed by the miscon'
struction that has been placed upon hi'
visits. To prevent any further misun'
derstandings on that score the depart
m ent positively declined Mr. Davis ap-
pli cation for leave Of absence for Mr.
Stowe, who wished TO accompany Mr.
Davis 10 Pretoria
II Mr. Davis visit had not been purely
personal. II is very probable he would
have been also enjoined from proceeding
to Pretoria, for 1t Is anticipated misrep'
reservations as to the purpose may be
drawn IL Is even now possible that he
will receive a reminder from the interior
department that his course Is embar
RAISING TO the government
The state department sent no in
structions 10 Mr.. Macrum respecting
his attitude toward newspapers sine
his departure from Pretoria for the
United States In fact, It is said, th'
department has no authority whatever
over Mr. Macrum, who has passed oui
Of the governments view.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-23
only ops Complaint.

Washington, Jan. p Only one com
plant has been registered at the state
department that a filiburstsring eTpedi'
ton was organized in this country for
the purpose Of proceeding 10 South
Africa. The complaint was filed ~
days ago by the British ambassador. who
gave notification Of the impending de-
parture Of a vessel from Philadelphia,
laden with an armed expedition for the
Beers interests. An investigation by
the treasury disclose that the vessel wa
a sea going tug with shout coal capacity
TO carry IL from Philadelphia to the Del
aware breakwater and back again.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-23
Whit. at wsshlnEtoa.

Washington, Jan. g 70. Montague
White consul Of the Transvaal at Lon
don, is in Washington as the accredited
diplomatic representative Of the South
African republic His presence in that
capacity occasions much speculation,
whether the state department will rr'
ceive him in official capacity.
The weight of opinion among those
conversaut with diplomatic usages Is
that our government cannot recognize
him as a diplomatic representative OF
the Trausvaal
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-01-23
Tn. DralnAgs Canal Petition,

Washington. Jan 22-In the case oi
the State Of Missouri vs. the State oi
Illinois, involving petition by inlunc
tion against the Chicago drainage canal
the United States supreme court hs
decided to permit the attorney genera
Of Missouri to file bill making sun
mons 70 the defendant returnable oi
April. ,