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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Elder Grandson Conn had his hands
full las, Sunday. fIe bsptised over
sixty people in the river down near
Wilton. This is the largest number
Of persons bap,ise,l in,fone day in a
long time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Mr.. Hugh McGuire'sE fine gin down
in the lower part of town has all it
can do. Mr.;John Williams, the mana
ger, understands that business thor
oughly, and has always made sue.
cess of IT,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13
One of our cotton raisers sent three

One of our cotton rsisers sent three
bales of cotton 10 Vicksburg a few
days ago, which was sold by one OF
the commission merchants of that city
for l04cts, which was less by $l3.25
than he was offered for 1t by the cot.
ton buyers of Providence. He says he
will sell biz cotton right here after
this % 81
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Last Friday and Saturday it was q
pretty sight overst the big gin to see
fully hundred wagons full of cotton
waiting to be unlosded. The gin has
as much as it can do, and with such
capable men as manager Hall aud ell.
gineer REEVES, 1t is bound to be a sue.
cess
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Down at Carondelet plantation last
Sunday there was big game of ball
between two colored clubs. During
the game q ball from the pitcher struck
a negro in the eye. which Knocked it
plum out of his head.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Mr.. aud Mrs. JAS s. Millikin were
welcomed home last Friday, after
several weeks spent in Hot Springs,
Ark, and Springfield, Mo. The many
friends of Mr. Millikin are glad TO see
him SO much improved in health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Mrs. f. r. Bernard and her bright
and handsome son aud daughters, re-
turned yesterday morning on the
Dewey from New Orleans. They
have been at Biloxi during the sum-
mer, and return home in excellent
health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

The cotton tax is the same as last
year: one dollar per bale on every bale
weighing 52S pounds and 20 cents per
hundred extra on any excess over this
weight. Ii might be we'll for the plan'
ters TO remember this.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

. Elsewhere will be seen the election
notice, appointing the clerks and com-
missioners of the presidential and con-
gressional election, which takes place
on Tuesday, theF6 9Th of November.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

r. Burney & Co., are going to
give away fine organ. With every
dollars worth of goods purchased at
their store you are given a ticket
which entities you to chance on the
organ This is rare chance, and
every one should try. for il. The or
gan is now OH show In their store
There are only limited number >ol
tickets, aud there is now rush for
them
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Mr.. E. Williamson was called 70
his home iu Mississippi last Saturday
evening by the serious illness OF IN
mother. We hope that he found bel
better on his arrival.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

For chilIs and malarial fever, take
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic. Every
bottle positively guaranteed. Sold at
Guenard's drug store
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Mr. w. r. Spsnn, the hustling
travelling representative of the Messrs
Nowlaud, owners of the steamer Delta
and Lucille Nowiand, was in town for
two or three days this week, looking
after the interests of these gentlemen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

MIR. Warner, OF the Warner u Searlee
Co, of Vicksbarg, was in town fors .
few days This week. lie sold clothes
TO nearly everybody in town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

We are paying $1,000 per ton fol
cotton seed, including sacks.
V. Al. PURDY & SON.
Providence. La, Sept. 90, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

DR.. w. E. Long and Mr.. Charley
Hope. the efficient manager of the
large: interests of Mr.. Harry Graham
in the second ward, were-up to town
last Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Messrs. Cooper and Moore, two
popular gentlemen of the second ward,
we're in the burg on Wednesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13
AFTER A HAT?

observation-disclosures
all good. We have all 1.-THE newest
styles-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.
WARNER Il SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

The cotton buyers rnakelit lively.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13
Our Special Premium List at the East Carroll Fair,
November 8th 9th and 10th

bushel pounds Irish potatoes 90
pounds white display butter churn Best ome cured ham
ham, ,estoa
and jams onedozen fruit jars
g MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

Is the time to
purchase FINE
Saddle Horses
AND
Harness Horses.

The best and finest grade
of animals that was ever
brought to this market.
Will guarantee every
animal. Call at the big
stables and take a.. look.
J. r. CALDWELL.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13

the RIGEUR will come filling itheaihle any
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-10-13
The White Sewing Machine
ROYAL TaiIors.

Both White and Black know what it means to have
Suit of Clothes Pair of Pants made to order b.
these people. Fhey give you the very best material
and the way they put up garment and fit you is to-
well known to require argument WE-AKE AGENTS
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
ROBERTS. OPERATIONS.
His Men Meeting With Strong Opposition
In the R lief Of wepeuer.

London, April 24.-The strong BODY
of reinfOl'cements which Lord Roberts
sent to assist the relief of Wepener and
to endeavOr to envelop and cut Off the
Beers from Il retreat northward fur
nishes further evidence that the Beers
are assembled in much larger forces
around Wepener than had hitherto
been supposed; and, as the Times, in
an editorial this morning remarks,
whatever may be the difficulties of
roads and rains, the Beers always ap-
pear to have guns, and sometimes big
ones, where they want them.
Karriefontein, mentioned in Lord
Roberts message to the war Office, is
fifteen miles southeast of Bloemfontein.
Leeuw kop is two miles further south.
Apparently the British captured
Paarde Kraal Sunday night The Beers
evacuated Leeuw kop during the night
removing the gun, and the British oc.
cupied the kop the next morning.
Although the Beers appear to be of
fering stout resistance to the British
advance, their position is dangerous
They can scarcely delay further their
retreat northward without incurring
the risk of being cut off. Usually they
have been well informed regarding the
British plans and they are not likely to
run such risk, especially as they have
partially accomplished their object in
drawing large forces from Bloemfon-
tein on long marches and have there
by delayed the advance on Pretoria.
The Bloemfontein correspondent of
the Standard, discussing the operations
at Leeuw kop, says:
AT an early stage the cavalry came
under heavy fire from n pompon on
ridge adjoining Leeuw kop. Unable
to continue it's march to the southeast,
General Dickson's brigade fell back to
the north to await the infantry attack.
The thanking movement having
failed. General Pole-Carew, with Cen
eral Stephenson's brigade advanced
in crescent formation from the south
and west with the object of enveloping
the kopjes. The Welsh, Warwickshire,
Essex and Yorkshire regiments ad-
vanced in extended line, covering the
west. while the guards brigade took up
a position to the south, with two field
batteries and naval guns. Sheltered by
the rocks. the enemy opened a heavy
fire from rifles and pompom
Our men advanced over the open
ground in splendid style by a success
sion of short rushes, falling prone
while pollrin.jn their volleys. The ap-
proach of darkness threatened to leave
the Beers in possession, but, just be.
fore sunset the Essex regiment gallant.
~ pressed forward and drove the last
man OF the enemy from Paarde Kraal,
bold spur of Ieeuw kop.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
MORE FIERCE FloHTlno.

Past Week Was an Active One in the
PhilippinSs-Nativss Destroy Ranrosd
H Manila, April 23,-Last week was.one
OF the bloodiest Of the war. Since the
first days fighting around Manila, au-
thentic reports, mostly official, show n
total Of 3TS Filipinos killed, 12 officers
and PA men captured, and many more
wounded. Considering that the Fill
pinos entirely lack hospital facilities,
Il great majority of the wounded will
die. Probably the weeks work fin
ished 1000 insurgents. The American
loss was nine killed and sixteen wound
ed. Two sergeants and one private
were killed in ambushes while escort
ing provision trains.
The insurgents have been aggressive
in almost every province of Luzon.
General Pho del Pillars band, number
ing 300, which was out of sight for
three months, the leader being report
ed killed. has reappeared in its old field
about San Miguel.
Pillar is supposed to be again in COM
mand. He gave the American garrison
at San Miguel, consisting of three
companies of the Thirty fifth infantry,
with Gatling, a three hours fight
during night attack. The loss of the
insurgents in this engagement is not
included in the foregoing total, as they
removed their dead and wounded, but
presumably it was considerable.
Twenty-Five Filipinos in the province
of Santangas attacked Lieutenant
Wende, who, with eight men, was
scouting near San Jose. The lieuten-
ant and five men were wounded and
one private was killed.
Sergeant Ledoius of the Thirty fifth
infantry was badly wounded in an
ambush near Baliung. Lieutenant
Batch of the Thirty-seventh infantry.
with seventy men, had a five hours
fight with 400 insurgents in the Nueva
Caceras district. Twenty of the insur-
gents We're killed.
Colonel Smith of the Seventeenth in
fantry, who captured General Monten-
egro and brought him to Manila, is in
the isolated hospital, suffering from
smallpox.
Colonel Smiths command captured
$50 officers and men with Montenegro.
Montenegro, who was formerly one of
the most dapper officers in the Fill
pino army, looks worn and haggard.
He says he led terrible life for
months, and he has offered to return
TO the north with Colonel Smith to en-
deavor to persuade his former COM
rades of the uselessness of opposing
the Americans.
One hundred escaped Spanish prison.
ers from the province of TayabaS
South LuZon, have arrived at Manila.
The insurgents have 400 more Span
ish prisoners in that district. Recently
the Filipinos destroyed several rods of
the railroad line near Paniquo, in an
unsuccessful attempt ia wreck a train.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
FORTY DOLLARS PER PAN,
Rich Bedrock scrappings In New Aiaska
Placer District

fmcer District.
Seattle, Wash. April pa big
strike in which gold running as high
as $40 to the pan was found has been
made 100 miles east of Nome.
This information was brought by J.
ID. Morgan, ]. ii. Fredericks and Il.
Erickson, who left Cape Nome Jan
uary 9th. The strike was made on II
small creek. The first several pans ran
about S25 and S35. AS bedrock was
scraped the amount reached $40.
Great excitement followed. A stam-
pede has taken place from Nome. but
only those who were foot-loose took
part in 63the rest believing that they
had as good property ms they wanted.
Mr. Morgan said to-day:
Cape Nome and the contiguous coun-
try Is richer than people have estl-
mated. There will be this summer the
greatest mining camp the world has
ever seen"
G. l.. Dam also returned today from
Nome. He says other new discoveries
of gold have been made at Bonanza.
twenty-five miles this side of Nome.
which promise to outrival the great
gold camp. He says that there Is not
enough gold to warrant n big STAN.
pede from the states. He SAYS boats
can probably not reach Nome before
June list, on account of the Ice. The
weather when he left was forty below
zero, but February was n mild month.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
GREAT MISSIONARY COUNCIL.
Representatives of ali the Great Societies
Gather mt New York

New York. April 22.-With an ex.
President of the United States, Benja.
min Harrison, to bid them welcome,
there gathered yesterday in Carnegie
hall more than 1000 missionaries from
almost every quarter of the globe. For
ten years preparations have been under
way for this meeting, known as the
Ecumenical Conference on Foreign
Missions. 1t Is the third of its kind ever
held. Every branch of the Christian
Church Is represented, except the Ro.
man Catholic. the Greek and that
branch of the Anglican Church known
ms the Society for the Propagation OF
the Gospel.
The foreign missionary work of the
world is conducted by seven great so
cleties. They are the Christian Mis-
sionary Society, which represents the
evangelical party In the Church of Eng
land. and is almost as large as the 9th
er six all together; the Society for the
Propagation of the Gospel, represent
Ing the Catholic party in the Church OF
England, and which declined to at
tend the conference: the London Mis-.
sionary Society of the Congregational
Church; the American Board of For.
eign Missions, also of the Congregn.
tional Church; the Presbyterian Board
of Foreign Missions. the Missionary So.
cicty of the Methodist Episcopal
Church, and the American Baptist
Missionary Union.
The great hall was completely filled
when eX-Prcsident Harrison began his
address of. welcome. on the platform
were many clergymcn and statesmen of
world fame. Seated with the grent
body of the delegates were many
workers from foreign lands, whose
bright costumes added dash OF color
to the scene.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

The March report OF the statistician
of the department of agriculture
shows the amount of wheat remaining
in farmers hands on March to
have been about 15S,7O0,O00 bushels
or 2s per cent Of last years crop. as
compared with 9S.00O,OOO bushels, OF
29.3 per cent of the crop of 1898, on
hand on March l, 1899. The corn in
farmers hands is estimated at 773, ZOO.
900 bushels, or 37.2 per cent OF last
years crop, against 800, 10000 bushels
or AIS per cent of the crop Of 1898, or
hand on March l, 1899. The proper.
tion Of the total crop of last yeaI
shipped out Of the country where
grown is estimated at 1853 per cent
or about 5000, 900 bushels. The pro.
portion OF the total crop of last yeaI
that was of merchantable standard is
estimated at 500 per cent. OF oats
there are reported to be about 29O,.
100000 bushels, or 365 per cent OF
last years crop, still in farmers hands,
as compared with 2s3,O00,0O0 bushels,
or 3s.7 per cent of the crop of 1898,
on hand March /, 1899.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
BUBONIC PLAGUE IN MANILA.
Fourteen Deaths in One week-FiIthy
Chinese Section the Center of Disease.

Fourteen Deaths in One week-FiIthy
Chinese Section the Center of Disease.
Manila, April 23.-The sudden deaths
Of Filipinos and Cinnamon in Quiapo
Market led to an investigation, show
ing that fifteen cases of the plague,
fourteen of which We're fatal, have oc.
CURED within n week. The market is
located in the center of the city. In
black, rotten, wooden buildings, the
keepers of the stalls live with their
families huddled together in great filth.
Some of the victims were stricken and
died within an hour.
There have been several deaths in
other sections of the city, recently,
which have been traced to infection
from the market. After all the market
people had gathered together to-day
the health officers threw a guard
around the buildings and will keep the
inmates quarantined there for fort
night They will then burn the mar
ket. The total number of bubonlc
deaths are 119 Cinnamon and G6 Fill.
pinos.
The plague elsewhere has been sup
pressed. Not one infected person has
been in the Chinese district for ten
days past.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

Diplomatic intercourse does much
to inform one-half Of the world how
the other half lives. Just now the gay
society of our national capital is learn
ing from the rules which hedge about
the wife of the Turkish minister, who
has recently come to Washington,
something about the position of wom-
an in Moslem, lands. AS faithful
Mohammedan, the minister's wife is
not allowed to see men, except as she
may glance out at them on the street
from her closed carriage. She may re-
ceive from ladies calls, some of which
she will perhaps return when assured
that she can do so without encounter
ing any Of the men of the household.
Her husband has even inquired If she
might not be taken through some OF
the great government buildings on
Sunday, when they would be deserted
by their regular visitors.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

The house committee on interstate
and foreign commerce and the senate
committee on naval affairs have
reached different conclusions on the
subject of Pacific cable. The house
committee has voted to report bill
for the construction Of cable by
private company from San Francisco
to Hawaii, the Philippines and Japan
under a pledge that the government
shall pay the company not more than
100000 year for twenty years fol
carrying its messages. The minority
of the house committee is in favor OF
government construction of the cable
and the senate committee has voted to
report bill for government construc-
tion of a cable, but to extend to Ha-
waii only.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

A young freshman, while waiting
one day last autumn for room to
be assigned to her in college dormi-
tory. picked up an old newspaper and
read in it an editorial upon escape
from burning buildings. The sugges-
tion was there made that by once
thinking out plan OF action for an
emergency, the action itself would be-
come somewhat mechanical The girl
laughingly said to herself that an
opera cloak would be a good thing to
have near In case OF fire by night.
When she unpacked her trunk her
warm evening cloak was given a hook
near the closet door. She decided
also that her night slippers might rea-
sonably be kept under the bed. A
few weeks ago, on bitterly cold
night, that very dornitory burned to
the ground. The young girl aroused
from sound sleep by the alarm, hal
only time to seize her cloak and slip
pers and fee for her life. Not an
other OF her belongings was saved.
Having to run some distance for shell
ter. the wraps saved the girl from an
exposure which on such night might
have been fatal.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

The entire time of the Senate to-day
was devoted to debate upon the Quay
ease, many of the greatest lawyers
and orators in the body delivering
speeches. As the days session wore
on and the hour for the final vote ap-
preached, the galleries filled until they
were thronged with multitudes. while
other multitudes We're unable to gain
admission. On the floor of the Sen
ate was every member of the body
now in the city. and scores of the men,
bers of the House. The great throng
listened with deep attention to the
brilliant argument of Mr.. SpoOner In
favor of the seating of the former
Pennsylvania senator and to the dra-
matte and fiery eloquence of Mr..
Daniel of Virginia, who appealed To
his colleagues to do what. on his oath
as senator he deemed right, and vote
to do justice TO him who was knock
ing at the Senate doors. As the big
clock opposite the president pro TEN.
indicated 1 o'clock. there WAS hush
In the chamber. Mr.. Frye. In the
chair. announced that the hour for
the final vote had arrived and that the
question was the pending motion of
Mr.. Chandler to strike out of the rcso-
luton declaring Mr.. Quay not to be
entitled to n seat the word not
Senators throughout the chamber
eagerly followed the roll call, for all
knew the vote would he close. The
first sensation was caused by the fail
ure of Mr.. Pettigrew of South Dakota
to answer to his name. although he
was In his seat. When Mr.. Vests
name was called he voted mo- In
clear voice. thus dnshlng the last i.ope
of the friends of Mr.. Quay. who had
expected confidently that the distin-
guisliGd Missourlnn would vote for his
long time personal friend. In perfect
silence II was announced That the Sen
ate had denied to Mr.. Quay the seat
which Ec had sought for some months
past The vote stood 81 to .I3.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
CONCESSION FRoMTHE SULTAN
He Authorizes the Rebuilding of Mission
Buildings.


Buildings.
Constantinople, April 23.-An i'm.
perial trade has been promulgated au-
thorizing the rebuilding of the prop
erty of the American missionaries at
Harpoot and the construction of nm
annex to the Roberts college at Con-
stantinople.
Washington, April 23.-The State
Department has no official confirma-
ton of the above dispatch, but the
news was received with considera BILE
satisfaction. being regarded by Of
ficials as Il friendly act on the part
OF the Sultan. and possibly an earnest
of full and final settlement of the In
demnity claim.
Turkey admits her liability for
American claims, but officials of the
State Department deny that the Sultan
promised to pay on the same conditions
as he Will pay other powers. Such
conditions would not be acceptable,
and the matter will be pressed.
Lloyd Griscom, United States charge
daffaires at Constantinople, has
cabled the State Department that the
Turkish minister for foreign affairs
has informed the ambassadors that
the porte Will not raise tariff duties
without previous agreement with the
powers.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26
Open Gambling In Kan.a. City.

Kansas City, April 24.-Gamblers
from all parts of the country are mp
parcntly making Kansas City their
Mecca. the word having gone forth
that the new city government IL to tol-
crate n "wide-opcn" policy. Gambling
clubs and poker rooms TINT have been
closed for years have been recently op-
encd and there have been constant ar-
rivals of gamblers from NIL directions.
Poker Is being played. II IL said, with
Il limit that has not been touched here
In twenty years.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

More than one speech during the
present session of Congress has had
in it the special ingredients of the
Iorce of eloquence which Emerson
thus summarized: Clear perceptions;
memory; power of statement; logic;
imagination, or the skill to clothe
your thought in natural images; pas
sion; which is the heat; and then a
grand will, which, when legitimate
and abiding. we call character. the
height of manhood.
Gilpin observer., 1900-04-26

Recent anti-foreign demonstrations
in China have prompted Secretary
Long to order n gunboat sent to Chin
ese waters for the protection of AmerI-
aan missionaries. A Chinese secret So
siety, bearing the curious name OF
The Boxers" has been active in TO-
nenting these demonstrations, and the
inti-reform attitude OF the empress
iowager adds to the dangers Of the
situation. The province in which the
disturbances have occurred is partly
inder German jurisdiction. and the
German authorities will cooperate In
protecting the missionaries.