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that will astonish China and bring her
to terms quickly.
The Berlin correspondent of the Lon
don Daily News claims to have official
authority to deny that it is seriously in
tended to send an expedition into the
interior of China.
Count Won Waldersee has written to
the Generals under his supervision noti-
Tying them to have all their available
troops ready in two weeks for all eXpe-
dition to last eighty days.
The military at Picking are now much
e!ated at the prospect of active service.
Many believe the Chinese army will
strive to the utmost to protect the pro-
vince of Shensi against invasion.
Major-General Won Ketteler has dis
patched an expedition under the COM
mand of Colonel Hoffmeister from PaO-
ting-fu to Ino Makwan, eighty-five
kilometers northwest of PaOting-fu.
The Taku correspondent of the Lon
don Post says it is rumOred there that
the Russians are shipping three regi-
ments from VladiyOstok, one for Tien-
tsln and the other two for Shan Kai
Kwan.
The foreign ENJOYS at Picking have
held conference regarding the Chinese
reply concerning the punishment of the
guilty persons named by the powers.
The reply was considered unsatisfactory
and the ENJOYS decided to insist upon a
compliance with their original demand.
The Chinese declare that the threat of
the Waldersee expedition has been sue
cessful and that the court has yielded
and issued decree fully complying
with the demands of the foreign ENJOYS
on the question of punishment. These
statements require confederation, but
| they are generally believed.
1t is seriously doubted in Chinese cir
cles at Picking that General Tung-fu-
Hsiang will agree to commit suicide.
The army worships him. He has the
absolute control of the Mohammedans
and is believed to be one himself. He
refused to allow the disarmament of 5000
men and the Emperor ordered him far
| from the court. To attempt his eXecu-
ton, it is thought in Chinese circles,
might mean civil war.
The Federal troops had another en-
gagement with Maya Indians February
18th and the troops turned their flank
and drove them from all their fortified
places. The new Mauser rifles are ex-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mr.. Joe Craig, of Grandview, Ind.
who was here last week taking orders
for gram and flour to be shipped to our
merchants, told us that over one-third
of the tonnage of the CINCINNATI boats
that come down the river are loaded
with hay. grain and -four shipped by
his firm, and that these boats refuse
to take over certain amount, reserv-
inc room for other shippers. He says
in a short time Cincinnati will have
two boats leaving every week for New
Orleans, instead of every fifteen days
as it is now.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
Green Phillips, colored man, Twin

Green Phillips, colored man living
on Oak land plantation, held the lucky
number that drew the handsome Or
gan Mr. r. J. Burney put up last fall,
giving a chance on the organ with
everv dollars worth of goods pur-
chased al his store. The organ is no
common one, but first class make
Phillips cau't play, neither can his
wife, but he says that it will keep his
children out of the road. The organ
is like an elephnat on Philips hands.
which puts us in mind of what our
old friend DIR. WHY said when the
levee broke at RoIleigh some years
ago. The darkies were shout to pack
out the piano from the house, which
was about TO be taken by the current,
when the Doctor called ont to them +:
"D-m the piano, can't play, the
Judge can't play, save the gear and
harness."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The Board of Aldermen met in spe-
cial session on Thursday for the pur-
pose of receiving bids for the erection
of the waterworks and electric light
plant. Judge j. NJ. Kennedy, attorney
for the board. and Capt. r. II. Hider
engineer in charge, were present.
There were three bidders, Ben John
son of Vicksburg, $2o,756; G. Jaeger,
Rich HILL Mo-, $1S,4S2; Edward j.
OBerin, Birmingham, Ala, $1S, 1926.
The contract was awarded to OBerine,
who gave 5000 bond to complete bis
contract within four months after be-
ing notified to begin. The bonls will
be sold Immediately to carry on this
work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
POLICE JURY PROCEEDINGS.
Continued from page 8, column 8.

M. s. Hase. Jr, of Fort Worth, Texas,
for the construction of steel bridge
of eighty feet span on the public road
along the bank OF Lake Providence
where said road crosses the mead of
Tensas bayou, said bridge to be con-
structed according to the specifications
made by w. A. Stanton, of Vicksburg.
Miss, which plans and specifications
are made part of this ordinance for
reference aud certainty.
Be il further ordained, That the
price for lie construction of said
bridge shall not exceed the sum OF
Twenty-Five hundred ard twenty-five
dollars, payable in cash upon the COM
pletion aud acceptance of said work !;
Be it further ordained, That there
is hereby appropriated the sum OF
,hirty-five hundred and five dollars,
out of the general fund in the parish
treasury, to pay the contract-price for
the construction of said bridge, for the
cost of necessary earth-work for the
approaches to said bridge, for the cost
of The plaus and specifications of said
bridge and for The services OF the en-
giueer in charge of said work;
Be il further ordained. That the
contractor for said work shall execute
in favor of the President OF the Police
Jury for the benefit of the parish OF
East Carroll bond with solvent securl-
~ in the sun of one thousand dollars,
conditioned for the faithful perform
ance of all obligations of the contract
for the construction of said bridge.
The Finance Committee made the
following report, which was adopted
Lake Providence. La, Feb. II. 1901.
To the Hon. Police Jury of East Carroll:
We, The Committee on Finance, re-
commend the approval and the pay
ment of the following claims, present
ed ut this meeting:
l nf
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mrs. F. H. G. Taylor. our worthy
and esteemed postmistress, is having
the front part of her residence, or the
old post office front. taken down. and
will have nice porch erected, which
will add very much to the appearance
of her home. Mrs. Taylor will then
have room for small yard in front,
which will be enclosed by a nice fence.
Mrs Taylor is deserving lady, and
we are glad to see her able to improve
her property.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The revetment work that has been
going on above town for The past
several months, was completed last
Friday, after great amount OF
trouble. Where the revetment has
been needed and necessary to pre-
ven. further caving. there is moth
ing but a sand bank. with no solid
dirt, and as fest as it would be graded
the water would undermine it and
wash it away, which caused great deal
of uneasiness and alarm by those who
were in charge of this important work.
By extra work and keeping a large
force on hand, they succeeded IN get
ting in a mattress, which prevented
further cavlng and allowed them to
finish up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The Banner Democrat is in receipt
of the Picayune's publication of notable
calendars for 1901. The notable events
is publish in clear type on large piece
of cardboard, and is very valuable for
reference. The s.old lady, on Camp
street, as this grand old paper is called.
has sent out ..the notable events" for
many years past. The BID. thanks
the Picayune for its kindly remem-
brance.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

1t is said that about forty colored
people in the upper part of Bunch's
Bend have had the smallpox and that
fully two-thirds of the number have
died from the disease. The first per-
son to take the smallpox visited Green
vile for Il week and took down with
the disease few days after returning.
This is the way that smallpox got a
foothold in Bunch's Bend.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mr.. Walter Goodwin, representing
the big tailoring house of Rose & Co,
Chicago, has just received large
book of spring and summer samples
of fine clothing, and is now ready to
take orders for his many friends, who
have given him their business for the
past ten years. Mr.. Goodwin has
nearly five hundred pieces of cloth to
make selections from.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

We call the attention of lovers of a
good smoke and good cigar, to the
ad. of Elias Aarons, manufacturer of
fine cigars. 544. $40 and 547 Magazine
street, New Orleans. Mr.. Nathan
Bach. the agent for this house. was in
town last week and sold 5000 of the
famous "City Council and 5000 of
Royal Reception to Mr.. W. Leh-
mann. The City Council is first class
set cigar and Royal Reception fine
i0ct cigar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mrs. j. c. Murphy and daughter re-
turned from Montevello. Ala, last
Friday, here they intended residing
with sister of the late Mr.. j. G. Muir
ply and also to be near a fine school,
but on account of the health of her
daughter, had to return. Mrs. Muir
ply informed US that she may have to
go to Texas. We are sorry to learn
that her little daughter is in such
wretched health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

In another column will be found a
railroad article from the Concordia
Sentinel. We assure the Sentinel that
if it is only the right of way wanted
through our parish by the Gould's to
give us this roa d, that they will have
no trouble in securing it. We want
the road, and wait it badly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mr.. j. S. Mlllikin, the hustllng. dry
goods merchant, has purchased mag
nificent stock of spring and summer
goods, and the ladies of our town and
parish can look for the latest in styles.
he has bought extensively and has
tried himself this season in getting a
stock that will attract every one.
We will guarantee that you will find
the latest IN everything at Millikin's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
Local and Parish News.

Planting operations are well under
way.
Improvements continue in all parts
oftown.
Farm work has been going on part
of the week.
Mr.. Irwin Davis is now running a
team in town.
Three months of the new year have
almost past.
See Walter Goodwin for fine made
10 order clothes.
There are eleveDp risoDers confined
in the parish Jail.
Part of the Mardi Gras excursionists
will be home today.
The town council met in special ses-
sion on Wednesday evening.
Whites big spring and summer
stock will commence to arrive next
week.
II is said that the fourth ward is the
only ward in the parish exempt from
smallpox.
Col. G. ID. Benton, of the Bend, was
a passenger on the Dewey last Friday
for New Orleans.
The linemen are putting up tie polls
and stretching the wire for the long
distance telephone.
A new roof is being put on the
dwelling next to Capt. Purdy's resi-
dence on Egelly street.
Mr.J. w. Pittman has had nice
fence erected in front of his pretty
two-story home on Hood street.
The nice cottages on the corner of
First Il Hood streets. are now enclosed
with nice attractive iron fence,
The Vicksburg Post says the Dewey
left Vicksburg last Saturday morning
with 104 registered cabin passengers.
We have just received several faces
OF job type and ornaments, and are
better prepared to do first class work.
Mrs. T. j. Fatherree and youngest
son, left last Friday evening to spend
few days with friends in Arkansas
City.
Present ticket $3.50 at Levy's and
get the handsome chair. Marian
Conn held ticket 59S7, which won
the other one.
The upper rivers are falling. 1t
would be great thing for this coun-
try if we have no high water to contend
with this spring.
The amount in postage stamps sold
by the Providence post office is from
six to ten dollars day. Nothing
small about this.
The Cumberland TELEPHONE Co., are
putting up line from Vidalia to St
Joseph. 1t looks like they are ON theil
way up the river.
The crowd of young boys who wen
down on the Dewey last Friday, ne
doubt had a good time seeing thu
sights in New Orleans.
There was no services held at thu
Methodist Church last Sunday nigh
ON account of the indisposition of thu
pastor, Rev. Mr.. Duncan.
Mrs. G. Root, her sons John ant
Lerry, aud Mrs. Brown, of Skipwith
came down last Saturday to spend I
few days with Mrs. a. Goldenburg.
Messrs. Geo. S. Owen and Win Snod
dy of the Bend, were in town Monday
Mr.. owen informed US that he hat
nearly hundred bales ofcotton yet u
gin.
in. Hill & Bro. are showing to
latest styles in two and three strap io'
quarter shoes for ladies, at $3.50 an
$3.50. Call aud see their big stock Q
shoes.
ST. Valentines day does not seem Z
be as popular as it used TO be. Their
were very few of the comic or ID
pretty kind to pass through the pos
Office.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Lake and Levee street sidewalks are
very much feared In their present con-
dition. 1t is shame to have such
sidewalks as we have on these two
principal thoroughfares. Perhaps this
is reform.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Miss Maggie Schaffer, of Vicksburg.
arrived last Sunday on visit to her
friend. Miss Teresa Fousse. Miss
Schaffer is sister of Mr.. John Schaf-
fer, the popular clerk on the boats of
the Vicksburg & Greenville Packet
Co. We wish Miss Schaffer a pleas
ant visit in cur town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
At nehnann's.

Cream Cheese,
Limburger Cheese,
Brick Cheese.
Swiss Cheese,
Blood Sausage.
Bologna Dry Sausage,
Bologna Oil Sausage.
Liver Sausage,
Head Sausage,
Servalad Sausage.
Wanna Sausage, hot.
Bayou Cook Oysters,
Dry Herring.
Roll Mops,
Mariniote Mops
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The Greek fruit merchant got on a
"hich lonesome" last Sunday and shut
up shop. A short while afterwards
some one started the report that he
had been taken down with smallpox
and that he had genuine case. In
a short while the rumor had spread all
over town. and there were many who
were frightened to considerable de-
gree. An investigation was made by
DR.. Bell, who pronounced it genuine
case of drunk, which relieved the anx-
ious citizens. 1t would not be so nice
to have a case of smallpox almost in
the center of the business part of our
town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The Police Jury passed several first
class ordinances at the meeting last
week. One of the most important was
an ordinance regulating the purchasing
and selling of cattle, swine and sheep
Those interested should read the or
dinance carefully.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Our friend Hugh Mcclure got away
with his acquaintances last Sunday
morning, and fellow had to take a
look at him the second time before the
gentleman could be recognized. All
on occount of having his beard taken
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
STOLEN.

A small female Maltese kitten was
stolen from me few weeks ago, and
l will pay liberal reward for the re-
covery of the kitten or information
that will lead 10 its recovery.
PHIL MCGUIRE.
Lake Providence, La,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The large number of white men who
were at the government works above
town. were paid off last Thursday and
by Saturday morning there was not a
cent in the crowd. They had a jolly
good time while it lasted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The Police Jury proceedings are
quite lengthy. The Hon. Body did a
great amount of important. business at
their meeting held last Monday and
Tuesday.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Max Stockner, of Ben
ham. were IN town last Sunday visit
ing their daughters and grandchildren.
Our friend Max does not get to town
often these days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

A special term of court will convene
on Monday, March 4th. The members
of the grand have been called together
for Monday the 4th. and those VINO
compose the petit jury are TO report
for duty on Monday, the l1th.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mrs. j. w. Tooke aud her sweet
baby girl, returned from Arcadia last
Friday, where Mrs. Tooke spent a
month visiting relatives. Miss Eva
Shehe, sister of Mrs. Tooke, who
visited here last summer, returned
with her
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
LENT AT GRACE CHURCH.

The Rev. Mr.. Boberg gave notice
last Sunday of the subjects upon which
he will give addresses during the
Lenton season. Services will be held
on Wednesdays and Fridays. On
Wednesdays at O'Clock p. IN. Len.
ton service on Fridays at 1880 p. IN.
Evening service with address.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

"The Famous" has secured the agen-
CIV for largs shirt house, and Mr..
Hamilton will take your measure ana
have the shirts made to order for you.
See the large number of handsome
patterns.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The lamp at The old post office cor
per should be moved TO the east side,
so as 10 give some light to the people
who live on that side of the street.
They pay taxes to, and get mighty
little improvements.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

After this issue we will stop sending
the paper to persons who owe us for
three and four years subscription we
can't afford to send them the paper any
longer. They ought not to expect it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Col. w. II. Benjamin, son and daugh-
ter. Mr.. aud Mrs. Harry Graham, and
Mr.. Frank Constant, of the second
ward. came up on sh-Wednesday to
attend divine worship at the Episco-
pal Church.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

We had the pleasure of meeting Mr..
ID. Fl. Parker last Saturday, the first
time in over year, and were glad to
see him enjoying good health. Dave
is now travelling for large Green
vile house aud will make this territory
about every thirty days. We hope to
see him do good business for his
house.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam CALAMITY got off
on the Julia last week. Mr.. CALAMITY
visits Chicago and ST. Louis. and will
bring forward large spring and sum-
mar stock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The smallpox situation is becoming
more serious daily, and we are afraid
that It is now scattered in so many di-
rections that it will be a hard matter
to confine it to any one locality.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23
Ladies and Cents furnishings.

The best Shoes, the best Hats. the
most stylish Clothing. the nobbiest
Neckwear, the best line of White and
Colonel Shirts. the best Gents Under
wear and Furnishings. We have an
up-to-date Store with everything new
and stylish.
n@Your patronage is solicited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mrs. Yancey Bell and two children
left last Friday on the Dewey for
Baton Rouge, whe-e Mrs. Bell will re-
main few weeks visiting her sister,
Mrs. E. G. Lanier.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Last Sunday was a beautiful day.
and was warm enough without fires.
Almost the entire population were
either out walking or driving. 1t was
TOO pleasant to remain in doors.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Master Fred Egelly was among the
party of boys who went to Mardi Gras
last Friday on the Dewey. Fred Is a
manly young fellow and has many
friends.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mr.. w. Fl Benjamin and daughter
Rachel, left on he Valley Qneen With
,heir gnest, Rev Mr.. DuB Bose, for
Washington, La, TO visit Rev. and
Mrs. Slack.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The many friends OF Mr.. z. l.. Hill
onr popular citizen and merchant,
were glad to see him out last Saturday.
Mr.. Hill suffered with severe case of
grippe for three weeks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Judge w. G. WHY. who has not
missed seeing Mardi Gras for the past
twenty-five years, went down last
week 10 take in the sights and spend a
few DAYS in the Crescent City.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Services will be held at the Catholic
Church tomorrow morning al half
past ten and in the evening at half past
four O'Clock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

A visitor to town last week, who
had been absent about six months,
told as that be never saw little town
improve so much in that short space
of time as Providence. He said: "Pll
lust tell you, il has Only been about
six months since | was here last, and
declare il looks like that | only know
about half the people | meet-tbere
are SO many strange faces; and be-
sides, the number of new buildings
erected is astonishing. All you need is
railroad TO bring in more people,
and which will give you an oil mill, a
compress and other enterprises, in
short tIme."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

The Rev N. Fl. DuBose, NJ. A, g..
d., of oewanee, Tenn, was visitor to
Providence this week as the guest of
Rev. Mr.. Boberg. Mr. DuBose offici-
ated on Ash Wednesday at Grace
Church and delived a forceful and
earnest address upon the subject OF
the Lentou season to q large and APP
preciatiye congregation. The rever-
end gentleman is instructor il the
University of the South and also
business manager of the Paramount
School for young ladies. Several of
orr young people have aiteoded both
these colleges and are acquainted with
Mr.. DuBose. We hope that the rev.
erend gentleman will pay us another
visit in the near future.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Mrs. J. G. Marlin aud pretty child
rem we're welcomed back last week,
after quite stay visiting friends IN
I.eota aud Greenville.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-23

Services at the Episcopal Church to-.
morrow morning at IL o'clock and at
7:3O O'Clock in the evening.