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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-09

will be a, matter for individual preference.
Cheviot will "a popular material tbs
winter. and the tendency toward different
shades of dark green will be noticeable.
In fact, green will be the fashionable
color, from all appearances. Extremely
, dark shades OF the color will be the
most fashionable patterns in which
it merely appears will also be much worn
Green WI also tIbe popular for fancy
vests -
Stripes will be the order of the winter
as regards pattern. The unobtrusive stripe
of slightly darker color than the body
of the material will haze a large sale,
while dark grayse with thin dark stripe
will be also mulch worn. The prevailing
colors may be- described as medium in
Guiding to neither light nor dark. Flannels
viii be strictly Gut Of place as material.
The entire tendency of the STYLES may
be described by the one word-unobtru-
siveness AND while the shape of the
trousers may be a radical change, they
will retain their quiet appearance on ac-
count of Their qsliet shades. Light trous-
ers will be worn with double breasted
coats of dark color and with frock coats.
but otherwise the suits will be of a solid
pattern.
AFTERNOON DRESS.
The correct dress for matinee wear,
afternoon calls. receptions and day we'd
dings viii be. as usual, frock coat with
double-breasted vest of same material as
coat. or waistcoat of white linen duck,
with trousers of striped worsted of some
dark gray tone A high silk hat will be
worn. white shirt with cuffs attached.
lap-front or poke collar. gray suede
gloves, patent-ieather. button-top shoes.
gold link buttons and a gold pin. The
cravat will be black satin, white or
light-tone Derby or Ascnt-
For evening weddings. ha.iis. receptions,
formal dinners and the theater. evening
dress, with white double-breasted or
black single-breasted waistcoat. is cor
rect. The hat will be an opera or high
silk, the shirt white with cuffs attached.
and the collar o. lap-frort. standing or
poke. A bgoad-epd white tie, pearl or
white gloves,s pSfent-leather. button-top
shoes. pearl sHt1ds ana mother-of-pearl
links will be worn.
For church afternoon teas, shows, ETC.,
a frock or eataway. coat, double breasted
waisteoat of same material as coat, or of
white linen auck STRIPED, light or dark
worsted trousers, high silk hat and
white-shirt viii be worn with a standing
collar. An Ascot or Derby tie, tau or
nght-gray susde gloves. patent-leathe
button-top shoes and gold studs and links
will be the correct thing.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-09

It can be argued. of course. that as she
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-09-09
CUTAwAY SACK.


The cutaway sack will be cut in the
same manner-short and with a tight
waist. The frock coat should retain its
usual length, reaching the knee, and it is
in this model that the tailor's art will
appear to the greatest advantage in the
bell shaped bottom of the coat due to the
flare of the skirts and in the tightness
of the waist.
The tout ensemble of the stylish suit
will present a contrast in the increased
breadth of the trousers at the knee, which
will give them almost the appearance Of
the old peg top styles to the extreme
tightness and military style of the coats.
The trousers will not turn UP at the bot
tom this winter
The overcoats. will also make depar-
ture from last year by their
increased lonseness. The long, loose
type of coat will be popular,
and the Raglan, with its con-
tinued seam. contributing to the draDed
effect. Will be much worn on this account
Velvet collars-wiu be worn considerably.
A dress Overcoat with extremely tight
waist and belI7sKtrts will be worn. iconsid-
erably, in contrast to the loose fitting
Reglans 70
IL coats vests and o1ercoats. the pre-
vailing cut Will be higher In the neck
than last year. Both in front and rear.
Coats will reach further up on the collar.
and the Vest-Wilf button higher up than
formerly 'Ehe, increased height of the
ovefcpat collar IS necessary on this &C.
count we ..tk
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

AT Inc present term of court, Judge
=. X. Ransdell enforced the rnIo
against smoking in the ceurt room
"nlle court was in session. His honor
proposes such rules shall be enforced
winch will add dignity to his court
we baVe beard Judge Ransdell highly
complimented on bis first term. and II
Is already predicted that he will mako
the best Judge East Carroll ever had
lie can be depended on to do his duty
faithfully and we'll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

The Vicksburg Herald of Sunday
last says that the Belle of the Bend.
viii enter the New Orleans and Bends
trade on Saturday next as a regular
packet. We regret to learn this. and
the travelling public will also regret to
hear that this fast and comfortable
boat will not continue her three trim,
week between Vicksburg aud Green
vile. and will leave the trade for that
OF New Orleans. The Belle is the
most comfortable boat on the river
auo we know that there will be many
regrets that she will only be seen once
a week now. Captains Powers and
Nimptz have built upa good passen- |
ger traffic. and we doubt if the people |
will travel on the small boats of his
me that will take the Bellies mace
lhey are too much used to travelling
On this fast and comfortable steamer
IND we believe that the officers OF this
Inc will make mistake when thew
axe the Belle of the Bends out of her
ocular run. Keep her where she is
Or every one likes1Fo travel on her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

A post office inspector dropped /,
on our postmistress, Mrs. TAYLOR. las
Sunday evening just as she was pre-
parlng to attend a meeting of The
Epworth League. Although he took
her unawares. and had no right to in.
spect the office on Sunday, she will
ingly consented SO as TO allow him to
take the boat early Monday morning.
he made thorough inspection of her
offlce, and congratulated the good
lady on keeping a clean set of books
aud keeping them posted daily. He
said that it was seldom occurrance
that ne found the books of an office
Kept in order when the offics was
'haDged from one class to another. as
'urs was done short time ago. He
ound her books straight and every |
ent accounted for, and told Mrs. Tay-
Or that there were few in office that
ouid make the clean showing that she
Id. This is quite fattering TO our
'orthy postmistress, and every one
Ill Join in congratulating her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

/ Mr.. j. S. Guenard, who owns YER,
pretty plantation ia the back country
has Just bad one hundred acree cIeare d
up, which he will put in cultivation
LOT Inc hrst time next year, giving him
10 all over four hundred acres, which
only q few years ago was a forest
lie has now pretty place aud ia inn.
proving it all the time. We under-
s'ahd also that Mr.. Byerley, who has
lately bought land in that part of thu
country, will start clearing and will
have hundred acres ready for cultiys. |
ton next year, and in short time he /
hopes to have nice place cleared.
Mr. W. E. Dunn is another who
owns fine place out there aud who 10
to have one hundred aeres
cleared IN time for next year, which
VIII give him about four hundred acres
Of cleared land. Messrs. j. G. Bass. e.
J. Hamley and A. M. Nelson own
pretty places in the same neighbor-
1000, and, 1t will not be long before
ME garden spot of the parish will be
ooking like it did before the war
Fhen it was 10 high state of cultiva-
ion nearly to Bayou Macon.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

In his charge 10 the grand jury las
week, Judge Ransdell was very pro
nounced in the law as to riding an,
driving on the levees, and we uote i,
the report of the grand Jury the,
Jailed to lind any bills for the want n
evidence to justify it. We are inform.
ed that Mr.. Beard is just in recent OF
letter from Hon. j. T. Mcclellan.
stating that Capt. Potter, U. S. E., has
pouned him that if this law ia not
strictly enforced, and all vioIators
deait with according to law, that the
government will cancel all its con-
tracts In the district and withdraw all
Its support from the Ievees. Mr.. Me.
Cleilan informs Mr.. Beard if he
wishes to hold his position that from
now on he must report all vlolators
Mr.. Beard told US he is bound TO fol
low the instructions given, and that
those who ride on the levees or ban
quotes and are caught, will certainly
De reported by him. If you do, don't
make fish of one and flesh of another
,ut treat all alike.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

MISS Sailie Parker, sister of our for
mer citizen, Dave Parker, is visiting
Mrs. I. j. Fatherree. Miss Sallie wa.
here some years ago. little school
girl; but now she has grown to be
quite young lady, aud aihe boys. ssy
she is awfully sweet looking. The
editor will have to put on bis glasses.
so as to get BIRDS eye view OF her
when be sings in the choir on Sundays
aud winks at the girls out of the cor.
ner of his defective eye. We hope
Miss Sallie will have a pleasant visit
among her former friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18
THE oLDEN TIMES.
r-Democrat :

Banner-Democrat
Feeling that each generation shout,
know something of their predecessor
and contemporaries. views of two
generations will be sketched that hav,
fallen under the humble writer's limited
observation.
We will call the first Them The
second. Nov"
"Should old acquaintance be forgot.
AND never brought to minds
should old acquaintance be forgot,
And days Of old lang synef''
Then our lands were teemipp with
their wealth of useful productions for
man-not with noisome grasses, weeds
and things useless aud hurtful. Then
flowers grew, blossomed and flooded
the balmy air with their subtle delicate
fragrance, and by their varied forms
and hues of color, gladdened the eve
and heart of man.
Then men were brave, true. kind
and chivalrIc. Then women were gem
tie. modest. capable and beautiful in
every sense of the word. Then the
schools were schools indeed No girl
or boy passed from the master hand of
those educators that could truly say:
have suffered An hours neglect in my
course. Every recitation and lecture |
vas delight to lecturer, teacher and |
student. Then literature was the es-
'ence of wisdom, and elevation TO |
leart. mind and soul. Then the
churches were earnest. the minister.
hoir and people were true believers in
the faith once delivered to the
ANTS" and united to make the church
nd its worship loved and revered
he picture comes back now. The
eep toned bells, the softened
ght of stained windows. where pict-
red prophets and saints hung and
semed banding in benediction and ,
rglng still for the faith they had ,
,aled with their blood. The minister
, sanity in his snowy robes. the choir
-ohi can it be forgotten? That heaven
soprano that led the glad anthem
sarenward, mp. up. past the ethereal [
ault of blue into the celestial light !,
Q softened slto and deep bass follow. +
g and holding our souls there till the r
ureh militant was indeed Joined to
e churchtriumphant and as one wor-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

The road leading from the north O
town out to Tyrone, has had som.
good work done on it lately, and we
are informed that the road in "New
Town." where it gets in fearful cou.
dltion in winter, will receive attention
aiso, Mr.. Nicholson Offering his
mules and scrapers free TO have II
done, which shows the kindly feeling
the gentleman has for the town and
parish. All that be asks, ia for the
parish to pay yhe drivers aud feed the
mules. Mr.. Crump is another who
mas done valuable work on the roads
and bridges and has not charged
cent for his services. A pity that
East Carroll has not few more such
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

one oftae best Democrats in the
parish, who was not an admirar y,
Bryan and believed that he would he
defeated. although be was going TO
vote Tor him, says that the speech of
acceptance of the Democratic nominee
converted him to an enthusiastic ad.
mirer or the man, aud says that it was
one or the grandest speeches he ever
read. He says that Bryan's speech of
acceptance should be the means of
bringing many mau to the Demo-
cratic cause.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

AN exchange makes the following
suggestion which should be needed by
the purchasing public. Whenever
You receive announcements through
Catalogues sent by mammoth supply
houses from distant cities inst step in
10 tne stsre of your merchants and
price the same article that has attract
ed your attention in the catalogues
In The most cases you will find It az
cheap In price, often better in quality:
and then you save express or freight.
70 say nothing Of pstrsnizIng a home
industry.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

A very pleasant little surprise party
was gotten up last Monday night at
the residence Mrs. E. j. HamIey. the
occasion being the birthday of Master
Eddie. The young folks were invited
oy Miss Nina Franklin to spend the
evening at her home aud none knew
That 1t was to be surprise party until
MISS Nina informed her little friends
to get ready and follow her, when
she headed the crowd for the Hamley
residence. 1t was Eddie's fifteenth
birthday. Most all of the young girls
and boys in town were present. who
played all kinds ofgames aud bad lots of
cake and lemonade. Miss Nina made
success OF the surprise all around.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18
hipped round the "great white

shipped round the "great whit,
throne t
! Then our roads were a delight. not
only for parade. but for travel. pleas.
ure and healtb-giving. Then our
houses, while often not over-rlch in ex.
pense. were rich in home comfort,
loving kindness and hospitality. How
well can view the rich old carpets.
heavy old mahogany furniture, the big
wood fires of winter the damask and
chintz curtains. the side boards of cut
glass. silver. wines and brandies. the
deep cushioned chairs, the old portraits
that we young people thought laugh
aole,ugl and sometimes Iayishingly
pretty.
Then fine herds of cattle grazed un-
der huge pecan trees and sheltered
themselves in winter in the heavy
growth of cane that grew up close to
the great trunks. Then fine premium
blooded horses for both carriage and
saddle were groomed ia well kept
stables. or driven to luxurious i'm port
ed vehicles. Memory recalls the vision
of them as they were driven by their
spirited coachman and their still more
spirited owners. The gallant men, the |
lovely women, as their stalwart or fairy
'orms rose from the fur robes and the |
tamask cushions of bright color.
wraps thrown back. show
ng soft white threats with wealth Of
ace covering. The little bonnet Of
ace and flowers. the rich wayy blonde
" brunei locks that crowned the
'eautiful head aud sat like a halo
ound the fair face.
THESE are some of the true views Of
be olden times.
LANG sSYNE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

! Mr.. Chas Fl. Webb handed us few
ooiis OF open cotton last FRIDAY tina,
"ouid attract attention anywhere,
IL IS called Keno or prolific cotton.
The cotton shown US is very silky and
when taken from the pod lengthens
out and there are very few seed. II
IS snort staple, but Mr.. Webb SAYS las,
year 1t brought him as high as III
cents. He had only a few acres. and
this year be has about twelve acres
IL Is pretty cotton and is worth look.
ing at.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

we Know OF two white men who
struck East Carroll four years 400
without dollar. and believe one of
them had to walk here, who to-day
have eight head of fine mules paid for
besides two or three fine waoons
plows and gear. and who have about
one hundred acres of fine cotton and
nfty acres OF the finest corn in the
parish. They are workers. and if no
disasters overtake them In the next
re" years, they will be in good circum-
stances.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

MRS. l.. Graham, sister of Mrs. Il. J.
Powell, arrived from New Orleans last
FRIDAY on the steamer nill City. Mrs.
uranam will remain q short lime az
tue guest OF her sister. The talented
lady has many friends in her old home
who wish Der a pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

The Police Jury will meet on Tues.
daY next for the purpose of consider
ing plans for the re-modeling of the
old dilapidated ire-sore of court
house, and has asked the citizens of
the parish and town to come to this
meeting and to consult as to the bes,
way possible to have this much needed
Improvement done. We hope that
our citizens will take enough of inter.
est in the matter to attend this meet.
ing aud express their views on the
subject. The Police Jury. has asked |
the citizens to meet with them and we
hope that they will take time from
their business to be present. We need
; new court house badly, and can get
{ If tho matter is presented to the
honorable Police Jury. So don't for.
yet to be present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Inc government report for August
SHOWS that the cotton crop is shorter
'nan for years, and that with IL, OOO.-
600 bale crop next year there would
not De a surplus. With these copdi-
tions, the planters should surely hold
Oh 10 their cotton until they can get
what il is worth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Mrs. Meyer, of st. Louis sister of
Mr. Jake Stein, who has been at the
nome OF Mr.. Stein in the second ward
since his departure for Germany about
month ago, has been on visit TO her
0ia Trend, Mrs. John Marian, for the
past ten day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

It's said tina: there will be three
orlck stores erected next to the Fire.
mems ball. This will close the spaee
between the new brick building and
The biremen's hall, and will add very
mueh 10 the appearance of that side of
the street.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

5 Mr.. George w. Mckee, one of our
leading grocery merchants. left on
Saturday last for the mountains of
where he will remain for
few weeks recuperating.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Little McEoery Bass, one of the
youngest children OF Mr.. and Mrs. j
Z. Bass, died of a violent spasm last
Tuesday evening, and was buried the
following morning at 10 O'Clock, in
Providence Cemetery. The sympa-
thies of the Banner Democrat, in com.
mon with those of the community, are
extended 10 the family in their be-
reavement. ft
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

lhe road machine, belonging to the
parish, has been standing out 10 the
weather on the vacant lots, corner OF
Lake and Scarborough streets. for
sometime. 1t should be housed. or il
will soon go to pieces standing out in
all kinds of weather.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

with nice, attractive building
erected on the desirable lots of Can't.
Purdy, located on the corner of Lake
and Scarborough streets, the appear
ance of the principal street of Provi-
dence would be greatly changed.
This is the prettiest site in our town
for building, and we hope that be-
fore long we will see substantial and
attractive one erectad -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Mr.. aud Mrs. Max Levy left on the
steamer Delta last Saturday for the
north where they will be gone for
about six weeks purchasing their fall
and winter stock of goods. They are
going to purchase a handsome stock
aud one of the largest ever brought to
our,town- They know how to buy
and how to select.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

II 10 reported that we will have one
or more cotton buyers i'm Providence
ibis fall. There is no doubt the cot.
ton planters would be benefited very
much III many ways if there were COT
Ton buyers located in our town, and
we hope TO see them here this tall
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

The Ladies' Matinee Club gave a
delightful luncheon at the resjden 90 of
MRS. JAS. N. Turner last Tuesday even
ing. An excellent supper was served.
consisting of turkey, salads, ice cream.
cakes, frozen punch, etc, The club
members spent q pleasant evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

we publish in another column q
very interesting letter from Mr.. Frank
constant, who has been out in the
western part of the state for the mas,
'hree or -four weeks with Commits.
s'oner ). g. Lee. holding Institute
meetings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18
SPECIAL NOTICE.

The steamer Delta will hereafter
leave Vicksburg every Saturday morn
log at O'Clock a. M, which will make
US pass Providence every Saturday
evening about 6 o'clock. The travel
ing public will find this change a great
convenience for them
ED. ROWLAND, JR., Captain.
v. NJ. PURDY, Agent.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18
Bank Notice

4 meeting of the stockholders of the
Lake Providence Bank will be held at the
once OF The Bank IN the town of Proyi.
usnee. La. on Monday. the 3rd dag OF Sep
.esllnef isVv. Tor the purpose OF electing d.
rectors for the ensuing wear.
n. Hit. Vice President.
j. W.TO0KE, JR.. Cashier.
Lake providence. La. August II, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Mr.. George Long-not the Secretary
OF War-of Delta, has been the pues,
OF Mr Robert Kennedy during
me past week. He left yesterday
morning, taking 4Rab" with him, who
VIII spend a week or so in Delta
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18
mcguire K SCHNEIDER

10 cure cold in one day lake
lnaAa'lVe bro QuiniDe. All druggists
se'uhc the money if il fails TO cur.
S'c's' +. W. Groves signature is on
eacn box. Sold at Guenard's drug
store. us
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Mr.. ]. w. Pittman took advanta 90
OF the cheap excursion rates to St.
Louis He Informed Us before be left
that he would purchase q large assort !
ment of groceries and fancy goods for
his fall trade.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Mr. Kit Rsnsdell, of Alexandria. has
been the guest this week of his broth
ers and sister, Hon. j. E. and Judge
T. 4, Ransdell, aud Mrs. L. f. Mont
gomery. Mfr. Ransdell is prominent
CITIZEN of Alexandria, having been
clerk OF the court Of Rapides parish
Tor many years. We wish the gentle
man pleasant stay in our town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-18

Mr.. H. Ii. Graham, of Illawara, one
OF the best stock raisers in the parish,
has thoroughbred South Down buck
and eight South Down grades (bucks),
Tor sale. See notice in this issue.