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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Mr.. George Ashbridge, eur popular
groceryman, who took in the Masonic
barbecue at Eudora, Ark last week,
wishes US to thank the citizens of
Grand Lake, and especially Mr.. Peter
Ford aud wife, forthe many kindnesses
shown to the Providence people and
especially to himself, while there.
Mr.. Ashbridge informed us that his
party received many courtesies at the
hands of Mr.. and Mrs. Ford, that they
appreciate very mach and shall not
soon forget.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04


"Josiah aud | Go a-Visitin" is the
title OF Josiah Aliens Wife's new
humorous serial which is begun in the
Midsummer Story Number (August)
of The Ladies' Home Journal. There
are also four short stories-"Cather-
inc of Arrogance" "Grandmother
Winslow's Precious Plates," "From a
Far Country" "The Story of Song"
and the conclusion of Julia Magru-
der's serial, "The Voice in the Choir"
college Girls Larks and Franks" re-
fleets the wit and shows the love Of
fun of the American girl. There Is
also a group of stories full Of interest
aud mystery about "The HAUNTED
House of New England" and others
in quite the opposite vein are related
by Rev. Cyrus Townsend Brady in
describing his experiences as "a Mis-
sionary in the Great West" "My
Summer with Some Chipmunks"
gives some exceedingly interesting
glimpses of the coy, brown-coated lit
tie rodents. OF interest to every girl
aspiring to higher education is an
article detailing GLOW Girl Can
Work Her Way Through College," by
Cornell graduate. Mrs. Burton
Kingslaud writes on Conversation
aud Good Form in Public Places" and
Mrs. S. r. Rorer explains "Why am
Opposed to Pies" The August Journ-
al takes it's readers on another page Of |
the pictorial journey Through Pictur-
esque America" gives some views Of
"An Entire House on Single Floor"
and on the cover presents Howard |
Chandler Christy's "American Girl in |
Society" Golden Poppies," a waltz
by B. H. JANSEN" is sure to find
abundant favor with music lovers
The departments are as varied and
complete 90 usual, and the pictorial
numerous and of command
ing excellence By The Curtis Pub
fishing Company, Philadelphia One
dollar a year; ten cents copy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04
SPECIAL NOTICE.

In accordance with instructions from
Pro. j. b. AswelI, State Institute Instruct
or. Peabody Summer Normal colored
school for colored teachers will be held at
the colored school house in Lake Provi-
dence. commencing Monday, August 9th: at
8 o'clock a. M, and continuing for session
Of one month. Teachers are requested to
be promptin attendance and provide them.
selves pens. ink and paper. The school
will be IN charge OF Prof. III. f. Mitchell,
who has been designated by the State In
sfitute Instructor to conduct the colored
summer normal school at this place.
G.. Il. EGELLY,
Parish Superintendent
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

We were glad 10 learn through
Representative Amacker, that the son
of Mr.. A. NJ. Nelson, OF Benham, had
been appointed to tho free scholarship
at Tulane University of New Orleans,
one OF the finest schools in the south.
We congratulate the young man upon
his good luck, and do not believe that
the scholarship could have been be.
towed upon a more worthy boy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

There are sixty landings between
Vicksburg and Greenville, aud there
are very few trips that the Belle Of the
Bends does not make every landing.
Often she has to 60 for mile or two
up chute to put off one block of ice
or a small package, which consumes a
great deal Of time. The Belle is fast
and comfortable boat, aud makes her
three trips week without any
trouble.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

If the weather for the month of
August turus out propitious for the
crops aud everything lis perfect, a
great change for the better can take
place. We hope to see just the kind of
weather this month which, If the plan
tiers had the power, they would spec
tally order for the occasion. Good
weather is very much needed, il any,
thing like q crop is TO be made.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

We call the attention of our readers
to the advertisement in another col
umn of w. s. Ashford & Co., cotton
factors of Memphis. Tenn, who make
a specially Of long staple and Bender
cotton. w. S. Ashford & Co., is a
long established houss and one OF the
mos. prominent in Memphis. and any
cotton shipped them will receive spec
ial attention. Memphis lie good cot
ton market, and you might benefit
Yourself by sending them your cotton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

We call the attention of our readers
to tho advertisement OF Tulane Uni
versity published in this issue. The
advantages offered by the. University
for real college work in letters and in
science are of . superior character.
Under the able direction Of President
Alderman assisted by = zealous faculty,
with large and well equipped labora-
tories and workshops, with new aud
approved apparatus, fine buildings and
ample grounds, the Tulane University
of Louisiana 10 making an honorable
record and has prospects ofstiil great
or usefulness for the future. In the
election of DR.. Alderman to succeed
the late Colonel William Preston
Johnston, as President of the Uni
yersity, the Administrator have made
wise and popular choice. President
Alderman brings to bis new ofiics a
large experience in University work,
having bean President ofthe Universe.
~ of North Carolina for . number Of
years, and IL man Of great executive
and administrative ability
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Rev. Mr.. Boberg received letter
this week from Rev. Mr. Slack Inform
ing him that it would be impossible
for him to visit Providence on Sunday
next as announced, and that he regret
ted livery much, but circumstances
were such that he could not possibly
come at the present time. Sometime
later he hopes to be able 10 visit East
Carroll.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The specification for the big levee to
be built from Illawsra to Salem is
now ready aud the contract will soon
BIO let for it's construction by Chas. l..
Potter, Captain. Corps of Engineers,
at the Office in Memphis. This levee
will be one Of the largest built in
years, and there will be lively bidding
by lsvee contractors for its construc-
ton.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The Banner Democrat extends its
sympathy to our esteemed young
friend, Mr.. Charley Hope, who had the
misfortune to lose his father last week
in Millikin's Bend. The old gentle
man had been in bad health for some
time, and death came Is relief 10 an
incurable malady. We will publish
next week some resolutions ofsespect.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

On Thursday night of last week
Miss Eva Davis gave very delightful
party at the home of Miss Benella
Brown in honor OF her guest, Miss
Gussie Faunt LIE Roy, of Opelousas
Misses Davis aud Brown proved them
selves adopts in the art of entertain.
ing, for all present expressed them
selves as being highly pleased. Miss
Faunt LIE Roy gave splendid recita-
ton, which was warmly applauded.
One of the chief features of the even
ing was the trial of Mr.. Alex Hill. who
was charged with "sending his love,
by Miss Lou Ellen Brown, to every
member of the Young Ladies' Club"
According to the laws of this club,
Mr.. Hill committed grave crime, and
he was very unceremoniously arrested
by Deputy Sheriff Boberg aud
brought before Judge E D. Guenard
for trial. The prosecuting attorney
was Mr.. E. Wayles Browne, while Mr.
Hill was defended by Major Kennedy.
The jury consisted of Misses Mabry
Bass, Stella Saint, Edna Pitcher, Katie
Kennedy, Carrie White, Gussie, Faunt
LIE Roy aud Emma Bell Major Ken
nedy made strong fight for the &C.
cussd, but the evidence against him
was very discriminating, and Judge
Guenard instructed the jury to find
Mr.. Hill guilty. AS the crime was
serious one, the Judge sentenced MIR.
Hill to be kissed by seven old maids,
for seven days, seven times day,
which punishment we consider worse
than the seven years. itch. We have
not heard yet whether Mr.. Hill has
undergone his punishment; at any rate
he will be careful hereafter to send his
love to the members of the Young
Ladies' Club, separately, and not to the
entire flock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Mcguire & Schneider, the progress
sive and pushing grocery house of
Providence, have an attractively ar
ranged show window of nothing but
hardware. 1t shows up well, and
there is 40 use in sending off for any
thing until you inquire at Mcguire &
Schnsider's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Mrs. Leola w Nixon and son, Master
Laurence, left Yesterday morning for
Grand Bay, Ala, where they will visit
Mr.. Nixon's parents. From there they
will 60 to Lake Providence, La, where
Mrs. Nixon's parents live. They will
return home about Sept. 1.-Crowley
Mirror, July %.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Two or three New Orleans drum.
mers were in town this week Since
the resumption of the Bends. packet
New Orleans wholesale houses should
try aud get back part OF the trade
they have lost by their old time meth
dds. There is no reason why this
should not be done, If these merchants
will only hustle by liberal ad vertising
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

To cure a cold iu one day take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All druggists
irefunc the money if it fails to cure
25cts. K. w. Groves signature is on
each box. Sold at Guenard's drug
STORE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04
Men sand Boys Clothing.

The ST. Louis Button Co, OF ST.
Louis, Mo, manufacturers Of photo
and campaign buttons, has sent the
Banner Democrat samples of their
work, in shape of three sizes Of Bryan
and Stevenson buttons. They are
neatly gotten up. They are sold
cheap, aud every one should show his
colors by wearing q button. Send tor
price lista, aud make q good profit by
selling buttons.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

NOTICE--The fine steamer DELTA
in place of The Lucille Rowland. will
carry passengers to Memphis and re-
turn for 81 90 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, 1900-08-04

The colored people are working
hard to establish their school near
Lake Peovidence, and we hope that
they will be successful. They should
be encouraged in every way possible
in their undertaking. They are work
ing hard aud deserve success.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

MIR. Fousse will soon put In an ascstv-
lene plant In the residences of Mr.. j.
E. Rsnsdell, DR.. F. r. Bernard and
Mr.. Frank Byerley. The light is very
pretty. and whore the plant 10 proper
ly- attended to or given only half the
attention they should receive, these
machines have given satisfaction.
When the machine aud lights are not
properly looked after, as they are in
sons places in town, how can they
prove success?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The Ladies' Home Journal for
August lie ono of the prettiest yet
issued by its publishers. 1t lie full of
reading matter that is interesting to
home. Every one should be sub
scriber to this popular monthly maya
zine. Send one dollar for q yearly
subscription or call at Guenard's
news stand, where you will always find
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The many friends of Miss Mary
Decker are delighted TO see her home
again. Miss Mary has been teaching
at st. Vincent's Academy of Shreve-
port for sometime and expected 10 re-
main during the summer. She decided
to return and spend the vacation with
her sister, Mrs. G. 8. WHY. The Ban
ner-Democrat force are glad to see her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

To cure cold in one day, take
Laxative Bro Quinine. All druggists
refund the money if il fails 20 cure;
25cts. f. w. Groves signature ia on
each box. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The members Of the Episcopal
Church are going to purchase a me-
mortal to the memory of the late Rev.
L. Guerin, beloved pastor of the Epis-
copal Church. We understand that
$4,000 will be raised aud two hand
some vases will be purchased for the
altar. The ladies have already order
ed beautiful memorial cross, which
will be placed in the church to the
memory Of the late Bishop Galleher.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Mr.. Simon Witkowski has been
back a week now from his trip TO
Browns Springs, Miss, where be
went for bis health. We are glad TO
say that be is much improved.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Mr.. aud AIRS. Jim Donovan, OF the
back country, were in the city Tues
day. Mr.. Donovan says that the back
country is the garden spot of the par
ish, but the crops this year are far
from good, on account of the coutinu-
ed raius. ~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04
CHURCH NOTICE.

Sunday School every Sunday at 0.
q. III.
Preaching, 1st and 3rd Sundays of
eacl. month, at IL a. m, and $3.50 p. m.
Prayer meeting every, Wednesday
night.
Epwortb League meeting every
Sunday at $50 p. IN.
ii. o. WHITE, Pastor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04
Strayed or Stolen.

On Saturday night. June 80, 1900. from
..Solaier's Rest near Lake Providence. =
gray mare, about 1411 hands high, white
mouth scar across nose, small dark spot on
right side and near mouth aud branded K.
on left hip. viii pay $500 for her return
to me. EMILY CARSON.
Lake Providence. La, July "A. 1000.-St.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

For chills 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, 1900-08-04

Hill Bro'e. have made q CIT in their
dress goods, white piques, lawns, &c,
that should cause every one to pur-
chase. They do not ask you 10 buy,
bull to call and see the big cnt in prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The best prescription for chill
Groves Tasreless Chill Tonic. No cure
no pay. For sale at Guenard's drug
store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

The LIST day of August was the grandest day we ever
had and our energy and push was the cause of every
one having pleasant time. Remember that we con-
tnue to carry the largest and finest Grocery Stock Of
any house in town.
MAGUIRE & SCHNEIDER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

Your pick of straw hats on our
counter at 15cts. j. S. Millikin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-08-04

GEO. BUCKNEK,
Illawara, Pc. La. care Wilton Plan
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WHEN FEET MADE HISTORY.
Bismarck's Anger at French WON.
en- Who Laughed ut His
Wife.

Princess Bismarck changed the DO
l;tical history of France unwittirgly,
and but for her the Franco-Prussian
war might never have existed. Women
create history when they least suspect
themselves of creation, and they a.ter
a destiny when most unmindful Of
their deed. Bismcrck was unfricnd!y
to France, but Empress Eugene hoped
with her beauty to influence him so
that the little trouble with France and
Germany might be smoothed over. She
therefore invited the German prince
and his wife TO visit the court OF
France, and Prince and Princess Bis
Earck arrived in great state at the
VuIcries.
That evening there was a grand re.
ception and Eugene received the
guests in a gown which made her 40
rIvishingly lovely that even Prince
bismarck, German. stolid and in lows
! with his wife. stood and gazed upon her
with admiration. And Eugene was
not slow to obscrve the effect OF her
beauty upon him. She called him 10
her side. and Bismarck, came. with lis
wife upon his arm.
Now, Princess Bismarck vas tall and
--unt and ugly. and her feet were gcn-
croas. As She walked She showed
great deal of sole.
While Bismarck stood talking with
E.gc9ic rn audible litter was heard
.ioag the line Of ladies. Bismarck. whc
was uiek as q fash. followed the
-iracr Or their eyes and saw them fesi
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MAN NEVER SATISFIED.
The PcrvCrsity OF Human Nature
Crops ont Even Under the Most
Advantageous CircumstanccS.

How true il is that what man cannot
get he desires most From the little
lad of a few summers, to The aged gen
tlcHan OF 50 years, there is no one to
whom this truth does not apply. The
boy sees n toy and he wants one like it,
The world will never be right with him,
he thinks, until he has iack-in-the- box
like that of his playmate whom his
mother takes him to visit once in
awhile, and then it's glory fades and ne
must needs have Il set of blocks and
build houses with them. He builds
houses for a brief space, then sees
something else and wants that. Dresses
must soon give way to short trousers or
he Will never be satisfied. He is finally
put into sho:t trousers and for a few
days he IS quite the proudest creature
in tho household. But the pleasure he
gets in thinking what n man he is soon
gives way 10 his desire to 90 to school;
that is followed by his anxiety to ret
out of school and to college. But few
years of college life, Notwithstanding
It's freedom from care. and it's delight
jul friendships, cannot keep away the
restleSsacsS to get out into active life
and 10 become man of the world TAX
ing part in its struggles and its
.progress. And then ambitions of one
kind or another como 10 him and he
strives and strives in this direction or in
that until he has attained his desire
Rut the attainment thereof does not
bring with it the happiness he had an
ticipated. He must become rich. or he
must make an artist, or physician. OF
literary man out OF himself. But
when he has done so there seems to be
just as great distance as before be-
tween him and his Iong-pursued happi-
ness. And tEus it gC?s the whole life
through, one thing following another,
and each one seeming to be the great
'object of living, that upon which he
must center all his energies. This So
divine unrest. detroit Free PresA.
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CHAPTER XVI
ROBBED.

All unconscious of the snare ahead of
them, the successful gold hunters rode
cheerfully along over the trail. their
gold secured on their animals and their
hearts filled with natural giving
at their success. They were rich-rich
beyond their widest hopes, and it had
all been done in few short weeks.
They had registered their claims in
Dyea. but there was considerable doubt
whether they were located in American
or British territory, as the boundary
line was not exactly known. This. how
ever, had been fairly explained to the
purchasers. who declared their willing
ness to take the risk. This they could
we'll afford 10 do. for they had bought
the claims for about one-quarter their
actual value. and were we'll aware Of
the fact. They had only to register
them in Dawson also to make them
selves safe.
Their progress was necessarily slow,
for each horse carried rot only "A rider.
but a large amount of gold as well
Where the trail was very rough the men
were forced TO dismount at times, so
that il was nearly night on the second
day when the party drew near the piece
Of woods where Hank Bowers and his
rascaliy confederates were hidden
Taylor was leading the way as they
reached the first trees. where already
the lengthening shadows were stretch
ing across the trail. The others were
struggling along behind him, while Tom
and Clara Avery rode side by side in
the rear.
In fact this had already become his
usual place, and his devotion was so
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leave him. | wouldn': leave = dog te,
DE- in the bush alone. L: yer don I want
ter come. all right. but hoped yer was
men enuff fer that. I'm goin' back ter
him. He ma be dead by this time"
Where does your man say he,
FROM demanded Tom. his anger melt
ing away as he thought of his enemy
dying misorab,y by himself in this wil.
Gerress.
''ITe says he's from Dyea. He had
pardrcr named Buffers or some such
name. Hes out Of his head sometimes
an goes or bout a lot o. gold an how
some ones goin' ter git held up an sech
nonsense. Then he's got some papers
an all he thinks about when he sees 'em
is some gold mine an a chap named
Scott"
THAT settles it," cried Tom. Come
on. Green, wen 60"
Without waiting to hear another word
the man turned on his heel and led the
way among the stunted pines from
whence he had emerged. Tom and
Green followed him and the rest dis
mounted 10 await their return.
ITO IL: COSTGSt-E,
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well git off clean with the gold. It's
higher ter Dawson anyhow, then it IL
ter Dyea. We kin git down by water
an teen take Their steamer fer Seattle.
while they're lookir' fer Us round Dyea
or Slaguay. See?"
Great head" said Turner, senten-
tiously, while even Rider began to be
Impressed with the clever scheme. II
was also a great relief to know that
there was TO be no bloodshed, for, bad
as he was. he had NJ; the heart for such
deeds when he was sober
After carefully discussing every
phase of their villainous plot and ar
ranging the details the trio stretched
themselves on their rude beds and were
soon Sleeping as zouEdly as though no
guilt rested on heir minds
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mon IS bcti0r'n tWenty fe@ such JOB.
Will ser stick ter roe, no matter what
happens"
II nevcr/went back on a cbum yet"
was he prompt reply
81 right Now, what's yer name.
pard?'
''My names Turner"
"WaH. Turner, let's finish this Ticker
tbs fuss thing"