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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
III. W. b. PIERCE
Local and Parish News.

Onion setts aud garden seed at Mil
likin's.
Boring on sbe artesian well is pro-
crossing.
The petit jury will report next Mon
day morning.
A drove of nearly one hundred
mules arrived last Friday.
MIR. Breighaupt, of the second ward,
was visitor 10 town on Tuesday,
Millikin has something pretty to
show in the line Of ladies fine hats.
The Lake Providence Bank is as
solid as a rock. 1t is doing large
business.
Bank perch are biting nicely. and
several long strings have been brought
in this week.
"The Famous" has now the goods
in the piece for you to make your
selection from.
There was not morning mail dur
ing all of last week. Bad roads, they
say is the cause.
Mr. w. S. Mcguire. left on the
steamer Julia last Sunday morning
for up the river.
The town was crowded last Satur-
day, but there did not seem to be
much business doing.
Spring opened up bright and pretty
The first three days of the month
could not be surpassed
Mr.. f J. Hamley left on the Ruth
last Sunday morniug for Arkansas.
He returned Wednesday,
w. White and his clerks have
been busy this week opening large
and handsome line OF goods.
Services at the Episcopal Church to.
morrow morning at IL O'Clock ard at
1880 O'Clock in the evening.
March weather showed itself Mon
day night by very strong wind.
Tuesday night was also windy.
Mrs +. Byrue wishes to rent half of
her residence to some good tenant.
Her rooms are large and roomy.
Services will be held at the Catholic
Church tomorrow morning al half
pact ten and in the evening at halt past
four O'Clock.
Mr.. Yancey Bell, the popular land-
ing keeper, took run down TO Vicks-
burg last Saturday on the Belle. lie
returned Tuesday morning
Mise Maggie Schaffer, of Vicksburg,
who has been visiting Miss Theresa
Fousse for several weeks, returned TO
her home last Monday on the Ruth.
Services will be held at the Episco-
nal church during Lent every Wednes-
day evening at four O'Clock aud every
Friday evening at half past seven
O'Clock.
Mr.. Beverly Buckner, of Winnforest,
looking in excellent health, was in
town Wednesday. he kindly remem-
bered the Banner-Democrat, tor which
we return thanks.
Four paddock KEYS on ring were
picked up near the Cemetery last Mon
day aud brought TO our Office. If the
owner will call, he can get them by
paying fifty cents.
Mr.. Phil McGulre, VINO returned
from New Orleans last SUNDAY, SAYS
that the prospects now for The building
of the north and south railroad is bet
ter than.ever before.
MIR. Geo, S. Owen, of Pitchers Point
will soon have fine chicken farm,
where the finest chickens and turkeys
can be purchased. There is no man in
the country who knows more about il
than Mr.. Owen.
MIR Orlando Hamilton, of "Fhe
Famous. WAS receiving the congrai-
ala,ions of his msny friends on We'd
pesfay over the advent OF bouncing
hoy Al his home. Glad TO learn moth
.ur and boy are doing nicely.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

A beautiful horse was put of at this
place last Monday night by the steamer
New South. Those who saw the
animal say that it is first class racer
aud was the property of Mr.. Harry
Graham of the second ward. Perhaps
we may have some good races at the
fair grounds during the summer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Donovan & Daily, the levee con-
tractors TO bave the contract for en-
larging the levee in front of town,
have first class outfit and are push
ing their work There is "A big differ
ence in the size of the old levee and
the new work
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. Geo. S Owen, of Pitchers Point,
lover of fine horses, cows and chickens,
has purchased from Mrs. L. l.. Van
Fossen the fine stallion "Ashby," and
will stand him tor The season al Cos
syppia plantation for the low price OF
$40. "Ashby" is the best saddle horse
in the parish, every one of his colts
making first class animals. See the
notice in another column.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

A great many thought from the
pretty weather of last Saturday and
Sunday that spring bad surely come,
but the way it changed up on Tues
day aud has continued during the
week, il has knocked their calculations
in the head. 1t is said that Wednes-
day morning was the coolest of the
winter, the mercury going down to %,
which was pretty cold.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

We noticed this week the lumber
being hauled through town for the
erection of Mr.. JohUI Williams resi-
dence. which he will commence build
ing in the next few days. He will
buiid a comfortable aud attractive
home on his desirable lots facing the
lake.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. Geo. S. Owen, of Gossyppia
plantation, near Pitchers Point, is
Offering for sale B. z. II. eggs, NJ. b
turkey eggs. Polan China boer pig.
three Southdown rams. two yearlings
aud one 1.year old. See his notice in
another column,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. and Mrs. Sam CALAMITY returned
from St. Louis last Monday. While
away Mr.. CALAMITY purchased large
stock OF spring and summer goods OF
a very fine selection, and is now busy
opening up and placing the goods on
The shelves. Drop in and see the
CALAMITY Bro fine stock.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. j. G.. Lousdale of Hot Spring,
Ark, who is well known here as a
liberal and popular gentleman, last
week sent his check for $25 towards
the support of the Episcopal Church.
This was y nice donation and it is
highly appreciated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. aud Mrs. J. n. Hill, with their
handsome young son and daughter,
left Thursday for Georgia. where they
will visit the parents of Mr.. Till.
They will remain month or six
week. We wish them a pleasant
visit and safe return home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
w. N. WHITE.
j. S. MILLIkIN.
THE FAMOUS.
]. N. HILL 81 BRO.

These four stores are agents for
large clothing houses, and have a
handsome line of samples for you to
make your selections from. They
guarantee fits, and the clothes are
made in the latest styles. See these
firms for your summer clothes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. Tom Wilson has started to
move the residence of Mrs. Brock TO
the lot north of where it is now
located MIR J. S. Millikiu. who has
purchased the lots from Mrs. Brock,
W i'll soon start the erection of a hand
some two-story residence
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

DR.. f. r. Bernard aud Mr.. F. B.
Davis won The race horse Warren
Point. at The rattle last Saturday even
ing. Mr. Phil Nsct5uire bought The
horse from them aud will ship him TO
New Orleans.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
Hon j. L. Mcclellan, President

Hon j. T. Mcclellan. President of
the Fifth District Levee Board, was in
town this week for two or three days.
He has been on tour OF inspection of
the levees, and finds them in better
condition than ever before. He let
the contract to Donovan 81 Daily TO
continue the enlargement work when
they finish up the present contract,
which they will do in all probability
next week. The price to be paid is
the same now being received by them
The new contract work will begin
down in front of the old brick store
on Levee street and continue up to
Stockner's. About four feet of dirt
will be placed on the present height,
which ought 10 make the levee strong
and secure in front of town. Capt.
Mcclellan felt greatly disappointed
about the river bill failing to pass,
which will cause the different levee
boards heavy expenditures should a
high water fight have to be made.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
NOTICE.

Agreeable to previous appointment,
| will Cd. W hold service at IL O'Clock
on Sunday March the 10th, at Pecan
Grove. at the residence of Mr. Charles
Langham. All are cordially invited
to attend. J. ENGLE BENSON.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

We regret 10 learn that the mother
of the Pinkston boys of the second
ward, is dangerously i'll at her home in
Georgia, telegram having been re-
ceived last Monday informing them Of
her illness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

District Attorney ID NJ. Evans, Jr.
looking i'm excellent health aud spirits
arrived from Tallulah last Sunday
and went in bright and early Monday
morning TO give the evil doors a taste
ofiustice. Mr. Evans has a high re-
gard for his office, is n hard worker
and knows neither friend or foe in
his line of duty. lie is first class
officer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Last Sunday being a beautiful day,
several of our country friends came to
town to attend divine service at the
churches. Among those whom we met,
were Capt. and Mrs. Il. N Rea, Col
and Mrs. p. ID Qnays of the Bend, Mr.
aud Mrs. J. W. Crump and Miss
Hogan, of Tyrone plantation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Rev j. Engie benson. of the Metho-
! morrow on accoun; of going 10 Pecan
Grove to fill his appointment. See
notice in another column
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Col. E. W. Constant and Mr.. Francis
Constant, of the second ward, were
visitors 10 town on Monday. Col.
Constant was loud in his complaint
against the horrible mail facilities
from Providence to Villa Vista. He
says, as it is now, it takes five and six
DAYS for letter to reach New Orleans
and that the papers they receive are
sometimes week old. Complaints,
he Gays, seem to do no good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. Thos. Maben, of the big Pamela
plantation, was in town on Monday
attending court. Tom don't get to
town only when something brings him.
such as summons.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Work was started Monday de-
molishing the front part of Mrs.
Tavlor's home. II will only be few
DAYS when the front viii be changed
TO look nice and attractive.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
The Famous, i.
Fhe New Store OF
Providepce....
HA p1TLTONI & KENNEDY,
FroPrietors.
Ladies' and Gents Furnishings.

The best Shoes. the best Hats, the
most stylish Clothing, the nobbies'
Neck wear. the best line of White and
Cololed Shirts. the best Gents Under.
wear and Furnishings. We have an
up-to-date Store with everything new
and stylish.
RgYour patronage is solicited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Tie grand jury for the special term
of court, convened on Monday morn
ing at Ten o'clock There was not
much business for them TO do, aud
they were in session only three days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

written by Theo dore O'Hara in 1917
The muffled drums sad roll has beat
The soldiers last tattoo;
No more on life's parade shall meet
That brave and fallen few
On fame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards, with solemn round,
The bivouac of the dead.
No rumor of the foes advance,
Now swells upon the wind:
No troubled thoughts at midnight haunts
flowed ones left behind;
No vision of the morrow's strife
The warriors dream alarms;
No Drawing horn nor screaming ME
At dawn shall call to arms.
Their shivered swords are red with rust,
Their plUmed heads are bowed;
Their naughty banner, trailed in dust,
Is now their martial shroud,
And plenteous funeral tears have washed
The red stains from each brow,
And the proud forms. by battle gashed.
Are free from anguish now.
The neighing troop. the flashing blade,
The bugle's stirring blast;
The charge. the dreadful caEnonade,
The din and shout, are passed;
Nor wars wild note nor glory's peal
Shall thrill the fierce delight
Those breasts that nevermOre may feel
The rapture of the fight.
Like the fierce northern hurricane
That sweeps his great plateau,
Flushed with the triumph yet to gain,
Came down the serried foe.
Who heard the thunder OF the fray
Break DER the field beneath,
Knew well the watch word of that day
Was victory or DEATH"
Long had the doubtful conflict ragged
Der all the stricken plain,
For never fiereer fight had waged
The vengeful blood of Spain;
And still the storm of battle blew,
Still swelled the CORY tide:
Not long our stout old chieftain knew
Such odds his strength could bide.
Twas in that hour his stern command
Called in a martyrs grave
The flower of his beloved land,
The nations flag to save.
By rivers of their fathers gore
His frst-b born laurels grew,
And well be deemed the sons would pou
Their lives for glory, too.
Full many a norther's breath has swept
Ger Angostura's plain
And long the plying sky has swept
Above its nodded slain.
The ravens scream or the eagles flight,
Or shepherds pensive lay
Alone awakes each sullen height
That trowned DER that dread fray.
Sons OF the dark and bloody ground,
Ye must not slumber there.
Where steps and tongues resound
Along the needless air.
Your own proud lands heroic soil
Shall be your filter grave;
She claims from war his richest spoil
The ashes of her brave.
Thus meath their parent turf they rest,
Far from the CORY field.
Born to a Spartan mothers breast
On many IL bloody shield;
The sunshine OF their native sky
Smiles sadly on them here,
And kindred eyes and hearts watch by
The heroes sepulcher
Rest on, embalmed and sainted dead!
Dear as the blood We gave;
No impious footsteps here shall tread
The heritage of your grave:
Nor shall your glory be forgot
While fame her record keeps,
Or honor paints the followed spot
Where valor proudly sleeps.
Yon marble minstre's voiceiess stone
In deathless song shall tell,
When many vanished age hath flown,
The story how We fell.
Nor wreck. nor change. nor winters bligh
Nor times remorseless doom.
Shall dim one ray of gl0ry's light
That gilds your deathless tomb.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

No. 1913 was drawn at Levy's on
Wednesday, and the person holding
this number should present it and get
the chair Look over you tickets.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Martin ard Eddie Eiamsey, aud Fred
Eeeliy. three efonr best young boys,
retal ned Last Sunday from New Or
lraus they had a pheasant visit TO
the Gresceut City.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. F. G. Keyiand has purchased
the Seghers' property on the lake.
paying spot cash tor it. Glad to see
that he has decided to locate among
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
The Author of "Ehe Bivouac Of
the Dead"
Banner-Demoerat:

Banner-Demoerat:
Having lately seen beautiful tribute
to Theodore O'Hara, author of the i'm
mortal poem, The Bivouae OF the
Dead" and as O'Hara was my person
AL friend and assistant in the Adjutant
Generals office of the Kentucky divis-
ion, commanded by Major General
Breckenridge, take pleasure in send
ing you an extract from the article,
with the full poem, which | have car
ried in my note book ever since
the war.
1t is worthy of record that this son
of the South produced the one perfect
and universal martial eulogy that the
world has known, and that the South
has been absolutely unmindful of this
fact. The first of these statements is
proven BY the fact that without any
advertisement or explorations. the
wonderful words have, in the nifty
years since they were written, per-
meated the whole world, and been
laid hold on by english-speaking peo-
pie everywhere, to celebrate their hon.
ored dead who passed away in battle.
Upon Crimean battle fields, the resting
place of English heroes, is marked by a
great monument, on which shine
O'Hara's matchless words. and yet
England did not know from whom she
borrowed when she wrote them.
ION rame's eternal camping ground
Their silent tents are spread
And glory guards. with solemn round,
The bivouac of the Dead
Perhaps the anonymous character OF
the poem was a blessing, since it is
doubtful if the Federal government OF
J the United States would have used the
lines in such lavish fashion in immor-
TALKING the dead of the Union army
had they been recognized as the pro-
duct of the genius OF soldier aho
officer of the other side. In any case
they did not know. and every Nationa
cemetery in America has gained there
by, since they are not only the mos
appropriate but the only appro-
pirate lines for such a purpose.
Over the gateway of the Nationa
cemetery at Washington the famous
first stanza is engraved, and there. a:
at Antietam and other National Gene
teries, the entire poem is reproduced
stanza by stanza, on slabs placed along
the driveway.
"O'Hara lies in the burying grounc
at Frankfort, KY, with only the in
scription on simple slab OF marble
which says:
THEODORE O'HARA,
Major A. ID. G.
Died June 6, 1851"
Below is copy of his poem in full
written on the occasion of the remOva
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
FOR SALE.

B. P. R. eggs. 81 SO for Is.
M. B. Turkey eggs, $500 for ID.
One P. C.. boar. months old, $40.
Three s. ID. Rams, two yearlings
and one 1-year old,) $500 each.
GEO. S. OWEN,
Gossyppia Plantation.
Pitchers Point. La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

A meeting of the Vestry of Grace
Church is called for Wednesday next,
the 18th inst. to consider matters OF
importance.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. sam CARRIER, one of our best
citizens, who attends strictly to his
own affairs aud is conducting a nice
business in the Hill store, corner
Lake and Leyee streets, left last Sat
urday for ST Louis 10 pu rchase a
spring aud summer stock of goods.
His goods will commence arriving
next week.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
BETWEEN SEASONS

Is usually a hard time 10 find what
one wants. Not so here We keep
our assortment full at ALL seasons,
and can suit and fl the most careful
buyer with anything he needs in the
Clothing, Hats or Furnishing Goods
line.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atten-
ton.
WARNER & SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Several planters in town this week,
informed US that they would CON-
mence planting corn next Monday,
weather permitting.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

Mr.. II Selig. the bookkeeper of j.
Stein 81 Co.'S. big business IN the second
ward, was in town Wednesday,.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

There are now three packets in the
New Orleans and Bends trade, but We
doubt if the three can continue during
the summer without a loss to The own
ers. During last summer for several
weeks we had no boat out of New Or
leans, and it was only when Capt. Lee
Cummins went TO the relief OF the
merchants and business men of that
city and placed his boat in the trade
thereby saving them large business,
which was being diverted to other
places. 1t certainly looks like his boat
should be sustained by the New Or
leans business houses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09

A Jackson, (Miss.,) special OF last
Saturday says that "Mr. Ellis Farms
worth, the Travelling Agent of the Mis-
souri, Pacific route, was in the city
yesterday looking after the business of
his road. Mr.. Farnsworth says that
general credence is given the report
that the Missouri Pacific is soon to
have direct line along the western
bank Of the Mississippi river 10 New
Orleans, thus competing with the Hi
nois Central and Yazoo and Mississip-
pi Valley roads for export business
from New Orleans" The articles
published in the different papers lately
in regard TO this road. indicate that it
is the intention to build road on this
side of the river. We notice that
Congressman Jos. E. Rapsdell intro
duced in the House and had passed a
bill authorizing the construction of a
bridge across Red river by the Texas
and Pacific Railway Company.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
O'HARA,
Major A. ID. G.
Mad IrIna & 1877 -

Below is a copy of his poem in full,
written on the occasion of the removal
of the Kentucky dead from Mexico to
their native State after the war with
that country.
I0nM RIICK NER
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-09
THE BIvOUAC OF THE DEAD.

JOHN A. BUCKNER.
The age-herald., 1901-05-05
Murphy 6 co.'o Cotton Letter.

New York, May 1.-The market opened points lower which was better than ex- pected in view of the sharp decline in Liverpool It was soon apparent that the low price was suggesting extreme caution on the part of the bear contingent who are disposed to adopt aggressive tactics, but fear to do so on account of generally poor crop accounts, small available stocks and the relatively low price, all of which suffices in great measure to off, set the much talked of unsatisfactory trade conditions. New York bulls have it in their power to squeeze shorts severely and the feeling is that bear operators won't succeed at this juncture.
 In the Atlantic and gulf states the weather was cloudy in many sections with the temperature seasonable. Early indications were for a continuance of the dry spell. Cables were steady at to 4 points decline. Spots in Liverpool were declined 1-16 on sales of 4000 bales. The Chronicle report for the week was bullish. Some buying orders came from New Or leans and local German shorts were buy CTS of July at the decline. Houston esti- mated Monday 5000 vs 257; New Orleans 4OoO vs. 1594. All ports 15.O0O vs. 593S.
The age-herald., 1901-05-05

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