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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

The Baton Rouge Truth says that
"work on the Texas 81 Pacific railroad
extension is now under way, and will
be pushed forward as rapidly as cir
cumstances will permit When COM
pleted to ST. Louis, the T. & P. will be
shorter by 100 miles than. any other
road connecting that city with New
Orleans."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
A Testimonial from Old England.

81 consider Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy the best in the world for
bronchitis" says Mr.. William Savory,
of Warrington, England. at has
saved my wife's life, che having been q
martyr to bronchitis for over elk years,
being most of the time confined to her
bed. She is now quite WELL" Sold
by j. S. Guenard's druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
NOTICE.

70 set at rest all idle rumors, I de-
sire to announce to our patrons and
the public generally that the steamer
Valley Queen will remain in the New
Orleans, Natchez. Vicksburg and Bend
trade throughout the entire summer,
leaving New Orleans every Saturday.
BEN. G. REA,
Master Steamer Valley Queen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
ed to good health.

We had pleasant call and q short
chat on Tuesday with our friends
Messrs. George Owen aud Will Snoddy,
of Gossyppia plantation on the Bend.
They report preparations for the crop
progressing nicely and that they are
somewhat ahead of last year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
SAVE YOUR TIN TAGS

Taken from the following brands of
tobacco: Shosc Doom, Bob Hancock,
Chip, Red Heart, DeUey TtUist and
Uncle Henry and ask your merchant to
show you the Autograph hanger we
sent him, showing cuts of forty useful
and handsome presents, which we are
giving away until Jan. l. 1902, in re-
deeming these tags. Write for list of
presents.
HANCOCK BROS. & co.
Tabacco Manufacturers,
Lynchburg, Va.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

We notice through dispatch from
Concordia, that Messrs. Averiil and
Cole, the promoters Of the railroad,
have just made land trip through
the parishes of Tensas and Concordia
but with what success it is not stated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
Local and Parish News.

April came in gloomy and disagree.
able.
To-day is legal holiday tbroughou,
the Slate.
Our srtesisn well seems TO be at a
stand still.
The Mississippi river is falling at
this point
The telephone line wil.b completed
next week
Last Sunday night was rather cold
to feel comfortable.
See Whites show window display
of the latest in ladies'hats
Easter Sunday tomorrow. Attend
divine worship in your church.
Farm work throughout the parish is
fully month ahead of last year.
The stores started early closing on
Monday, and z O'Clock is the hour.
The new residence being erected for
Mr.. John Williams is going right up.
Those wires are very dangerous
crossing the street near Bells residence.
Get ready to take in the Confeder-
ate reunion at Memphis next month.
Levy and his clerks are kept busy
showing the fine line of goods at bis
store.
Should tomorrow be a pretty day,
new bonpets and dresses will be out in
force.
The singing at the Catholic and
Episcopal churches tomorrow will be
very fine.
Our friend Clark Hall. at Bells
landing, will please accept our thanks
for fayors.
When you have any job printing
you want done, send ii to the Banner
Democrat.
Lehman received one hundred and
Fifty blocks of ice from Greenville on
Wednesday.
1t is reported that fine strings of
white perch are being caught out of
Hagaman's break.
Several of our country friends were
10 town Tuesday night to attend the
d. of p. meeting.
The rain last Saturday knocked
business out entirely, and the day was
very dull 10 town.
Monday was one of the gloomiest
days of the year. Business was CON-
pletely Knocked out.
The election for town officers is
drawing close 10 hand but 80 far there
is very little talk about it.
The 9Th District Levee Board will
meet in regular quarterly session on
Wednesday next, at Delta.
Services at the Episcopal Church to.
morrow morning at IL O'Clock aud at
$50 o'clock in the evening.
Lehman receives weekly shin
ments of vegetables from New Orleans
Leave your orders for tomatoes.
The steamer Natchez is now making
the Sunday trip through to Greeuville
instead of the Belle of the Bends.
Judge j. M. Kennedy aud Mr.. Chas.
S. WHY have moved back to their old
law Office in the Ransdell building.
Mr.. G. A. Voelker of Pamela, was
in the city on Tuesday. He says that
the Pamela plantation never looked in
finer fix.
Hon. Robt. Nicholson, President of
the Police Jury, came up from Salem
on the Belle Tuesday TO preside over
the meeting.
DR.. j. G. WHY of Desona, lost a
mule last week, and offers a reward of
$40 for his recovery. See notice in
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Mrs. f, r. Bernard. returned home
last Sunday from New Orleans. Mrs,
Bernard has been under the care of a
specialist in that city for the past six
weeks, and her many friends will be
glad to learn that she has been restor-
ed to good health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Our morning mail is great conven-
fence to business men. II gives plenty
of time for letters to be answered and
TO GO ont by the return mail, which
leaves here at q O'Clock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
The Famous,
Fhe New Store of
Providepce-.....
HAMILTON a KENNEDY.
PrOPri3t0rs.
Ladies' and Gents furnishings.

The best Shoes. the best Hats. the
most stylish Clothing. the nobbiest
Neckwear, the best line of White and
COlored Shirts. the best Gents Under
wear and Furnishings. We have an
up-to-date Store with everything new
and stylish.
BR Your patronage is solicited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Miss Alice, sister of our popular
young friend, Mr.. Albert Taylor, of
the second ward, was married on
Thursday of last week to DR.. L. C.
Jones, at Madison, Miss. Miss Alice,
who is we'll known here, has the best
wishes of the Banner-Democrat and
her host Of friends wish for her much
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

The neck-wear display in the large
show window of Millikin's, cant be
beat. Don't send off for anything in
this line until you see MilIikin's.
They are the latest STYLES.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Mr.. Thos. Jay, member of the Police
Jury from the fifth ward, was down
attending to his duties at the meeting
held on Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

We are requested to announce that
there will be a meeting of Edward
Sparrow Chapter. U. c. D., on Satur-
day next. All members are asked to
attend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
AGENTS WANTED

For Life of Booker L. Washing
ton" written by himself Every body
buys; agents are now making over
800 per month; best book TO sell to
colored people ever published. Write
for terms, or send Diets for Outfit and
begin at once.
j. l.. NICHOLS & CO.,
(mention this paper) Atlanta, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Mr.. Phil MEG uire, looking in excel
lent health, returned from New Or
leans last Sunday night. Hope he will
remain with US for sometime.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

CALAMITY Bros. are now displaying a
fine line of goods for spring and sum-
mer wear. They invite you to call,
aud guarantee liberal prices.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

The Misses Riley of Omega, arrived
yesterday morning on the Belle. and
are the guests of Miss Beulah Good
rich on Sparrow street.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Mr.. w. X. Spurlock who has been
quite sick for three weeks, we are glad
to learn is now improving and will
soon be out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06
SEE MILLIKIN FOR

Latest in Ladies' Shirt Waists.
Gentlemen's Shirt Waists,
Fine White Dress Goods,
Ladies' Low.quarter Shoes,
rgest Spring Stock In Town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-04-06

Doctor and Mrs. w. B. Pierce
arrived Yesterday morning.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
THE WEST COAST OF AFRICA
An English Scheme to Make 1t More
Habitable.

LONDON, March 15.-An important
deputation from the Liverpool, Man
chester and London chambers of COM
merce had an interview today with the
colonial secretary, Mr. Chamberlain, on
the subject of rendering West Africa
more habitable. The delegates secured
promise that if the chambers of COM
merce will appoint three business men
the government will add a representa-
tive of the colonial office and scientific
expert, and pay the expenses of the
whole committee, the duty of which
will be TO inquire into the sanitary con-
dltions of West Africa and other matters
on which depend the prosperity of. the
British colonials situated in that part of
the world.
Chamberlain said he considered the
matter important to all tropical colo.
nies, among whom the cost could be APP
portioned He mentioned thot during
his five years in Office he had sanctioned
the building of over 400 miles of rail
road on the west coast of Africa
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
EARLY MORNING
BLAZE IN HOTEL
Several Guests Jump From
the Windows.
ONE KILLED; FOUR HURT

Electric Light Wires Caused the Fire,
Which Spread Rapidly and Created
Panic Among the Guests Suddenly
Aroused From Their SIumbers.
WASHINGTON, March 10. = At $3.50
O'Clock this morning electric light wires
started a fire in the Merchants hotel,
485 Pennsylvania av nue., which spread
rapidly, causing panic among the guests,
several of whom jumped from the win
dows. One person was killed and four
were severely injured.
The dead: L. F. Henry, 4S years of
age, suffOcated.
The injured:
Stephen Collins, proprietor of the no.
tel, both legs badly burned, deep burn
in neck, burned about face and arms;
condition very serious but not necessa-
rily fatal
w. b. Catchings of Kentucky, back
sprained, legs and right side bruised;
injuries caused by jumping from win
dow glass.
John Scanlon, hand cut by jumping
from window
w. B. Ketcham of Connecticut was
bruised by falling down stairs.
The fire was extinguished with slight
loss
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
GoRED TO DEATH BY A BULL.
lnfuriated Animal Attacks Owner
With Fatal Result.

RUrHERFoRDToS, N. c., March 15.-
A. Wernwag of West Askeville is dead,
the result of injuries received in an at
tack by bull
The attack took place in a stable, near
Wernwag's dwelling He had taken
the bull in the stall to tie him, when
the beast became suddenly infuriated,
knocked his owner down and began gor.
ing him. Wernwag cried for help and
was heard by negro employe of his.
Rushing to the stable the negro attacked
the angry animal with a stout club and
succeeded in beating him off his man
gled and bleeding victim
One leg was gored to the bone and the
flesh ripped open s inches. The other
leg was fearfully lacerated, and there
We're numerous bruises. WerDwag was
also injured internally by the pressure
of the bulls head He suffered greatly
all day, his pain becoming more acute
as death approached
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
DEMOCRATS OF TENNESSEE
Pay High Tribnte to the Character of
Harrison.

NASHVILLE, March ia resolution
in regar to OK President Harrison was
introduced i'll the house today by Rep
resentatiye Gordon tDem.) and unani-
mously adopted by a suspension of the
rules
The resolution says the country has
lost an able statesman, profound
thinker, q pure patriot and a great man,
whose life and character and deeds have
added lus;re TO the name Of American
citizenship throughout the world
The resolution expresses regret and
extends sympathy 60 the family, and
says; eve pay this tribute of our ad
miration of his greatness and give this
expression Of our estimate OF his high
chernettr =
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
WILL Be NO FIGHT;
THE DUEL is Off
Would-Be Duellists Expelled
From Switzerland.
BY SECONDS

Agreed That, as Origin of Quarrel
Was Political, the Honor of the Gem
tlemen Was Not lnvolved-Incldent
Is Now Closed.
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, March 15.-
The duel which had been arranged to
take place today between Paul De Rou-
ledde and Andre Buffet, growing out
OF the controversy over the action of the
royahsrs at the time of the coup de 'etat,
planned by De Roulede and Marcel
Habert, on the occasion of the funeral
of the late President Faure, i'll 1899, has
been abandoned, in consequences of the
authorities having issued a decree ex.
pelling both the W, uld be eombatanGs
from Switzerland
The seconds decided that it was inn
possible to avoid police intervention,
and as the origin of the quarrel was po-
hrlcal, the honor of the principals was
not concerned.
Detectives shadowed Mn. Buffet and
De Roulede and their seconds through
an instant A meeting Of the seconds
was held at midnight and they drew up
the following resolution:
The Incident Closed.
'In conformity with our statement of
March Is. the four seconds met at Lus-
same, after taking the most minute
precautions TO secure secrecy in the
meeting of the two exiles, All the ar
rangements were made for the adver-
saries TO face one another Friday morn
ing. when a double decree of expulsion
was communicated to them, under
threat OF arrest The hotel where we
are staying is surrounded and we are
obliged to recognize the fact that hence
forth wherever we might try to meet
we shall find some impediments
1.-The duel was originally exclusively
political and put in antagonism the ple-
bescitary Republican, M. Paul De Rou-
lede, and the Royalst, NJ Andre Buff
fet, who were brought to the field of
honor TO affirm their political divergen-
cies Under the Sc material and moral
conditions, and in the presence of force,
the undersigned adjudge their honor
safe and declare the incident closed.
(Signed) "DECAssAIGNAC,
'DE RAMEL,.
"BAEREs,
'DE VILLIERs. I"
The decree ordered the duelists and
their seconds. to leave Swiss territory
before o'clock Friday morning.
De Roulede and his partly left here
for Milan and Buffet and his friends
started for Baslo this morning, accom-
panied by detectives.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
STOLE STATE PRISON FUNDS
Clerk In North Carolina Treasury
COnfesses Theft.

RALEIGH, March IA sensation was
created i'll the legislature and in the city
also by message sent yesterday after
noon by the governor announcing that
William II. Martin, who for four years
up to March l was a clerk in the state
treasury, had defaulted for $4,000 and
had confessed the theft. The money
was stolen from the penitentiary by
raising warrants.
The crime had been going ON at least
a year Martin was Immediately ar
rested and is in jail in default of a
$4,000 bond. He was during the civil
war major i'll a New York regiment aud
was for ~ years chief clerk in the reve-
nue. Office here. His age is abont 60.
He says he will not go to the peniten-
tiary and it is believed he contemplates
suicide. He is under bond III a security
company for $4,000
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
stupendous Undertaking.

ALBANY, March 5.-In a message to
the leg stature today Governor Odell
recommends a continuation of the work,
begun several years ago, of deepening
the state canals to feet and lengthen-
ing the locks. The cost of carrying on
this work to completion is estimated az
&25, 900, 600.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
!5awnii,s First Naval Cadet.

BERKELEY, Cal, March l5-John e.
Pond, at present member of the mid
die class Of he Berkeley High school,
has been appointed the first naval cadet
from the Hawaiian islands. The ap-
pointment was secured by Delegate
Wilcox. Young Pond is the son of
Lieutenant Commander Charles +.
Pond, commander OF the United States
ship Iroquois, now stationed at Homo
i111t
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
PHILIPPINE SUPREME COURT.
Young Lawyer of New Orleans Re-
ceives Appointments.

CeiVes AppO1ntmemt.
NEW ORLEANS, March 1G.-Tomas Y.
Quentoro, a well known young lawyer
Of this city. who speaks French and
Spanish fiuently, has been appointed a
member of the supreme bench in the
Philippines, at salary of $1,000. His
commission arrived today. He will sail
on April 5.
He is 81 years old He was born in
the City of Mexico, while his father,
Don Jose QuenterO, was stationed in
that city as the agent of the confed-
eracy.
Mr. Quentero was educated here and
has long been a member of the staff OF
the New Orleans Picayune.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
TRIAL OF TARHEEL JUDGES.
Formal Opening of Impea chime mt Pro.
ceedings at Raleigh.

Formal Opening of impeachment Pro.
ceedings al Raleigh.
RALEIGH, March I5.-The impeach.
ment trial of the judges formally opened
in the senate yesterday AFTERNOON.
Five charges are made against Judges
Furches and Douglas. First, violation
of article 9, section T.. of the constitu.
tlon; second, violation of section 3, ar.
ticle IA, that no moneys shall be drawn
from the state treasury save by legisla-
tive appropriation; third violation Of
chapter l9, laws of 1899, which forbids
payment except III the prescribed meth
cd; fourth, violation of chapter 81, laws
Of 1899; fifth, that series of opinions
filed during two years disregarded the
acts and will of the legislature
The taking Of testimony begins this
afternoon
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
"DE RAMEL,
"BAERES,
THESE TWO WILL FIGHT.
Castellane and DE Roiays Will Shoot
1t Out.

PARIS, March 10. = The seconds of
Count Boni de Castellane and NJ. De
Rodays today decided that the duel is
to take place tomorrow. Two shots will
be fired at 25 PAGES.
NJ Porivier, one of NJ. DeRoday's sec.
onds, who is co o-manager of The Figaro.
in an interview today declared that the
duel woald be absolutely private. He
said;
81 will not tolerate the presence of a
stranger If otherwise / will retire
from the field. In NV opinion, it is inn.
proper to permit persons attracted by
unhealthy curiosity to be present at a
duel i'll which TWO men are stalking
their lives. -
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
IIeserTer ArresLeu.

MACON, March 15.-Theodore Seifert,
naval apprentice, who deserted from
a ship at New York two months ago
was arrested here last night and taken
to Pensacola, Fla, tor courtmartial. He
is a member of a prominent family and
had been appointed at the instance of
his 1nnthpr
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
SAID he WAS A DEAD SHOT.
Attempt 10 Blackmal Senator Clark
Out of $4,000.

BUTTE, Mon. March 5.-The police
officials have made public the details of
an attempt to blackmail Charles w.
Clark, son of Senator w. A Clark, out
of $5 900. Mr.. Clark few days ago
received a letter directing him to send
the money in small bills to "Wyox,"
Butte postoffice. The blackmailer added
significantly that he was dead shot.
The letter was turned over to the post
Office authorities. The general delivery
was watched for several days, and f.
nally a small boy called for package
addressed to "Wyox." He was arrested
and questioned. He said masked man
had given him % cents to call for the
package. He proved his innocent COM
nlicity The blackmaileRis still at large.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
south carollna postmasters.

WASHINGTON, March 15-The presi.
dent has appointed the following post.
"7ters in South Carolina: Mrs. E. A.
Iixson, Barnwell; Emma Harper.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
THE MAN WITH A COLD

is O nuisance to orhers as well as suffer
er himself. hS .s inexcusable when he
can find 80 many excellent remedies
at Hudson's drugstore. True, if he
has asthma, it's doubtful if he can OBJ
tain perfect cure. But it's rather late
for asthma. and there is relief for even
that annoying ailment. Stop sneezing
and coughing. Stop at Hudson's and
get something to help you out.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16

KNOXVILLE, March Is. A stormy
session prevailed yesterday in the Ten
nessee- Kentucky Mine Workers con.
vention. The convention went on re-
cord as opposed to the recognition of
any delegate who is a Knight of Labor.
This means bitter feeling between the
United Mine Workers of America and
the Knights of Labor
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
FIsTlcUFF IN LEGISLATURE.
Senator and Representative Fight.
Victory For Newspapers.

Victory For Newspapers.
OLYMPIA, Wash, March 15.-Repre-
sentative Easterday of Pierce county
and Senator Ruth of Thurston county
came to blows on the floor of the senate.
The trouble arose over the vote in favor
of postponing the bill to repeal the pres
ent libel laws of the state.
Representative Easterday was on the
senate floor, and as soon as he saw that
the bill was beaten he walked over to
Ruth, called the latter a liar and ac-
cused him of promising to support the
bill.
Ruth retorted sharply and Easterday
struck HIM
The widest excitement prevailed, and
1t looked as though the session would
end up in a disgraceful scene.
Senator Baker of Klickat relieved the
situation by moving an adjournment
until evening. The motion was carried.
The defeat of the libel repeal law is
victory for the newspapers of the state.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16
TWENTY-SECOND YEAR.
Ladies' Shoes.

\ good quality Ladies Kid
Shoes. button or lace, patent tip,
plain tip. or common sense toe and
old lady S comfort; old price, on
SI.2j: new cash price...........~UC
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1901-03-16

The above are only a few brands of the
many we carry in stock. Send for catalogue.
All other goods by the gallon, such as Corn
sold equally as low, from s1,25 gallon up
wards.
We make speciality of the jug trade and
all orders by mail or telegraph VIII have our
prompt attention. Special inducements Of