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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The big water on its way down the
Mississippi should commence passing
this point about to-day, aud the
highest stage from the rise should be
reached about the 18th. This rise
ought to somewhat demonstrate the
effect of leveeing the ST. Francis basin
aud combining the water in the channel
in increasing its height below Memphis
The levees are in excellent condition
and there is no fear.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

There was a slight ripple last Fri
day that an effort wonld be made TO
bring out another town ticket, in OPP
position to the mayor, marshal, secre-
tary and treasurer nominated by the
meeting last Thursday, but there was
not the right kind of material behind
the movement.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Last Saturday evening negro by
the name Of Bryant Litlleton was
struck in the mouth by James Win
stou, who used pair of brass knucks
LittletoD was cut very badly from the
blow. Winston made his escape and
has rot been caught. 1t is said that
nearly every negro in the country
carry brass knucks, and that they
have taken up these instead of carrying
pistols on account of not being as
liable TO be caught and indicted
Judge Rapsdell will give them dose
of the law if they are brought before
him,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Jerry Duncan, colored man, was
arrested in town on Saturday last,
supposed to be the murderer of a
white man Maryana, Ark, sometime
ago Duncan answers 10 the discrip-
ton sent out in every particular
The deputy sheriff is expected here
this morning to identify him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The Illinois Cenlral special good
roads train, which is giving practical
demonstrations in road building,
reached New Orleans last Saturday.
This was the second section, the first
having been in New Orleans for
several days. The National Roads AS
ISOLATION was held in that city on Mon
lday and Tuesday. Congressman Jos,
/ E. Ransdell, Mr.. Phil Mcclure, mem.
Der of the Police jury and MIR. j. 5
Millikin attended the good roads con.
| vention.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The colorcd school, under the guild
ance OF Prof ii. f. Mitchell closed the
session yesterday. II has been pros
porous session aud we learn that there
has been gfeat advancement made in
this school. Prof Mitchell is a tine
teacher and good citizen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
Local and Parish News.


long summer days.
The planters in the parish have
about flushed replanting cotton.
Bud Stein, the popular drummer,
has been in town during the week.
We don't need to remind "GeDtle
Annie" that summer time has come.
Lehman is selling Ice cheap by
wholesale and retail in Providence.
The dust ia troublesome thing,
and regular nuisance TO store keep
ers.
Royal Powell. who bad chills and
fever last week, is able to be at his
shop.
The big saw mill is now turning out
lumber al the rate of over ten thous-
aud feet day.
The distance from Tallulab to Provi-
dence on all air line is "a little over
thirty-seven miles.
The City Council met on Thursday
evening IN regular monthly session
Proceedings next week
Summer time struck us all of a
sudden this week. Last Sunday the
thermometer registered 80.
The Ladies' Guild of the Episropal
Church, will open an ice cream parlor
in the next week or ten days.
The wife of Alfred Hill, the colored
shoemaker, who has been an invalid
for nearly two years, died on Satur-
day last.
On account of the absence of Rev.
Mr.. Boberg in Delta, there will be no
services held in the Episcopal Church
tomorrow.
Mumps and measels are now in
town, and several children are report
ed to either have one or the other of
these diseases.
Services at the Catholic and Metho-
dist Churches tomorrow, aud bap.
Using at the foot of the lake by the
colored people.
The Gould surveying party passed
through town last Saturday. They
are going on up the river towards
Arkansas City.
We have heard of none of our citi-
zens gong TO Vicksburg TO see the
President, who was in that city few
hours on Wednesday.
Rev. S. @. Gather will baptize eight
or ten converts in the lake tomorrow
A large number OF colored people are
expected TO be present.
The big water Is now passing and
the rise every twenty-four hours has
increased. 1t will take several days
befor the wave passes this point.
The law against killing wild turkeys
went into effect on the LIST day of May
1t is against the law to kill Them be-
tween May 1st and October LIST.
We learn that Judge f. X. Ransdel
will soon start the erection of a nice
residence on the lots recently pur
chased by him on Houghton street.
DIR. w. NJ. Carter, the optician. vii
test your eyes free of charge. He il
not high in his prices for glasses, ant
il will pay you 10 see him Immediately
The number of strangers that ar,
now seen in our town, indicate tina
they are being attracted here by th,
news that the railroad viii soon b.
built
MIR. Clark Hall has finished bis W orl
of assessing in The second ward and
now in the third ward. Clark get
over ground rapidly. but does hi
work thoroughly.
Mr.. r. j Bnrney and family hav
moved from their home across TeDsa
10 their residence In town. Mi
Fischer will occupy the resideBc
vacated by Mr. Burney
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

DR.. w. NJ. Carter and wife arrived
in our town last Sunday. DR.. Carter,
is an optician. and southerner, who
comes highly recommended as gen
tleman and high up in his profession
Those who Eeed his services can ma
him at the Guenard drug store. dc
will not remain any longer than FIJI
| day next.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

the road badly for several hundred
feet on the other side of The levee lead
Ing to Bell's landing. 1t is too bad
that something could not have been
done to have saved this small part of
the road. which will cost Mr.. Bell
several dollars to put in condition.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The river was rising last Saturday
evening, and on Sunday morning the
gauge read that il was on stand, but
on Monday morning it was again on
the rise. There must have been a
mistake about it being on stand Sum-
day morning, and there are several
who doubt it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The public;schools closed yesterday,
and at night the parents aud citizens
of our town were area,ed TO speeches,
dialogues &c. rendered by the chill
dren. Prof Roberts aud his assistant
teachers deserve great deal of praise
in the manner in which the children
rendered their several parts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Marshal Peck is the nominee for re-
election to the Office of marshal,
although we failed to say so last week
lie is the choice of nine-tenths of the
citizens of Providence for the position
He attends to his duty as well as any
man could and the few who were op-
posing him, was not doing it for this
reason, either.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Chapman Robinson, worthy hard
working, straight forward colored
man. living on the Island, opposite
Providence, has been bowed down 10
grief lately, aud il is almost as much as
the old man can do to stand the heavy
blow. A short time ago his sou aud
daughter, Willie and Rachel, went to
visit relatives at Greenville, and while
there, were taken down with the small
pox and removes to the pest house,
where both died. The old man was
telegraphed to, who hired special
nurses TO attend them; but they sue
cumbed to the terrible disease. He
saw that they had the best treatment
that money could furnish. The old
man has the sincere sympathy of his
| white friends in the hour of his sad
misfortune aud loss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Lehman is hustler, and there is
no mistake about it. His latest is a
brand new delivery wagon from ST.
Louis, sent him by j. w. Lemp's
Brewering Co. Mr.. Lehman deserves
a great deal of credit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Donovan & Daily continue en-
largement work on the levees, not
withstauding that the river continues
to go higher. They will keep at work
until they are stopped by the water
running them off the work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

We call the attention OF our readers
TO the advertise nent of Hill's Meat
Market and Ice House, in this issue.
Mr.. Charley Hill, who owns the bust
ness. is one of our best citizens. honest,
honorable and straightforward, aud ii
is a guarantee that every one Will be
treated right He has been running
an ice house for several seasons, and
has opened up again for The summer.
and will make contracts on ice, aud
will deliver it free to any part oftown.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

1t is rumored that an oil mill pro-
ject will soon be started, and that an
organization will be made in the next
few weeks The gentlemen behind
the movement are our progressive and
leading citizens, who do not fail in any
undertaking that they take hold of.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Rev. Mr. Shippers, of Bolton, Miss,
will arrive here next Tuesday morn
ing, aud assist Rev. j. Engler benson
of the Methodist Church, in a pro-
tracted meeting. Rev. Mr.. Shippers
will remain ten days or more, aud our
citizens should not fail to attend these
meetings
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Quite compliment was paid to our
talented lady friend, Mrs. w. n
White, at the meeting of the Daugh-
ters ofthe Confederacy at Shreveport
last week. Mrs. White was unani-
mously chosen recording Secretary
which Is quite an honor. Mrs. j
PinckeDy Smith, of New Orleans, was
reelected President.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Bishop Durie OF Ma chitoches, ar
rived yesterday morning, and will be
the guest Of Rev. G. Maize, Congress-
man Jos. Z Ransdell aud Mr.. Z. j
Hamley during his stay. Services will
be conducted by Bishop Durie TO-
morrow. He will also confirm large
class.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

We are sorry to learn that Mrs.
Ann McAuley, mother of Mrs. I.
Byrn, Mrs. NJ McBarron and Mrs. j. @
O'Sullivan, has been uuwell for several
days. Mrs. McA alley is upwards of 80
years of age, aud is among the very
few of the older inhabitants OF our
town that are left. We hope that she
will be spared for many years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The Police jury will meet next Tues
day, the 7th. aud Mr.. Charley Hopes
proposition 10 issue 20 year bonds to
pay for the court house. will come up.
MIR. Hope placed this matter before
the people of The parish in a communi-
cation in the Banner Democrat few
weeks ago, and from what we can
learn on the subject. the taxpayers
acquiesce with MIR. Hope.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Rev. Mr.. Boberg held services last
Sunday evening out at the school
house in the back country. This is
the first time that a minister ever
went out there. and rs large number
Of white families are now settled in
that part of the country, Mr.. Boberg
will go out the fourth Sunday in every
month to give them service. He in
formed us that the little school house
was crowded.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Mr.. Fousse continues to put his tele-
phone line in good condition. He TO-
formed us that he had several new
phones to put in and that his line will
go on just the same as if the Cumber-
land was not In operation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Mr.. w. FL. Fisher, health officer, will
make his rounds next Wednesday to
inspect all Yards aud premises, and
il will be well for general cleaning
up before ne starts out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The delinquent tax sale appears III
this issue of the Banner-Democrati
1t is short, and il speaks well tor the
condition of our parish, and especially
to the manner in which the collection
of taxes is looked after by the popular
officer, Mr. j. w. Dunn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

There will be meeting of the citi-
zens of our town on Monday evening
next at the Fireman's Hall for. the
purpose of recognizing Providence
Fire Company. This is necessary on
account of the charter having expired.
1t is important that every one in town
should be present, aud we hope that
every man who has the welfare OF his
town at heart will be there.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

There is a State law sgains: cruelty
10 animals, aud the law should be Ell.
forced There is pair of small horses
hitched TO large and heavy buss in
town thai they can hardly pull Ii looks
like the ponies are never fed. and the
owner should not be allowed to drive
them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The colored woman who was pro-
nounced TO have had a genuine case of
small pox and was moved to the coun-
try last week, turns out now not to
have had the disease. She is out at
tending to her work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Vail Pitiman secured u job with the
Gould surveying party and will carry
the chain, or anything else that IS 30
be done. This may be the cause OF
the young man securing something
better. aud he has gone in for that
pnrngSa
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The steamer City of ST. Louis, out
from ST. Louis, and the steamer Delta
out from Memphis, were at our lant-
ings last Monday morning and both
boats discharged several hundred
packages at both Bell's landing aud
Purdy's landing. These boats are
having a great deal of trouble in get
ting rousters, which causes them heavy
expense aud to get behind time. The
Delta had only fourteen rousters, and
they were tagged out.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Miss Gussie Tooke, of Arcadia, sister
of Mr.. j. w. Tooke, Jr., the popular
cashier of our bank, arrived few DAYS
ago, and will spend sometime with MT
aud Mrs. Tooke. We wish the young
lady a pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Messrs. w. FL. Benjamin and e. W.
Constant, of the second ward, came TO
town on Wednesday to attend the
meeting of the Vestry of Grace
Church
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Miss Florence Newman, who has
been q great sufferer from muscular
rheumatism, says Chamberlalu's Pain
Balm is the only remedy that affords
her relief. Miss Newman is much
respected resident of the village OF
Gray, N. Y, and makes this statement
for the benefit of Others similarly
afflicted. This liniment is for sale by
j. 5. Guenard's druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Mr.. Henry Kronenger OF the second
ward, came near being killed last Mon
day by Young steer. He was brand.
ing several and one of the steers be-
came mad and made a lnnge at him,
striking him in the breast. The gen.
ileman who saw it said Kronenger
with his 24O pounds was nothing be-
side that steer which raised him fully
ten feet 1t will take Mr.. Kroneager
fully week 10 get over the bruises.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Our friend Dave Gilmour, around
at the jail, don't get around to the
business part of town now, and some
of the boys say that his boss must lock
him up during the day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Mr.. John ID. Gibbs, the well known
tobacco drummer. who visits PTovi-
dence frequently, was taken very sick
in Wipsboro. La with supposed at
tack OF appendicitis. lie was taken
to VIcEsburg Immediately for treat
uaut
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

DR.. w. NJ. Carter, the opticial, has
an up-to-date apparatus for testing
the eyes. Call on him and get your
eyes tested free.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Last Sunday was day of great
solemnity at the Catholic Church, the
OCCASION being the first communion Of
several children.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

The old court house has been levelled
to the ground and il will only be few
months until we will see erected a
handsome building that will be an
honor TO both our town and parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Mr.. Geo. +. Black burn has bought
the Hugh Mcclure property on the
lake. Ii ia a nice location, aud we
congratulate Mr.. Blackburn upon
securing il.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Try the Dew remedy for costiveness,
Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets. Every box guaranteed.
Price, % cents. For sale al Guenard's
drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
ASSETS.
SlO3,753.10
LIABILITIES.

j. n Hill, Vice President and j.
w. Tooke, Jr.. Cashier. do hereby GER
tify that the above statement is true
and correct.
Sworn to and subscribed before me
on this the 18th day of April. 1901.
CHAs e. EGELLY,
Notary Public.
Nav 4. 'O1-4t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

We regret TO learn that Mrs. M. On.
Bose is quite sick with an attack o.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

Judge f X. Ransdell and family are
the guests of Mrs Ransdel's father.
MIR. Z. Ii. Davis, out al Star Arlington
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
SUMNER UNDERWEAR,

Everything that's nice aud cool
Light Wool, Lisle, .Jaconet, Ganze.
SLIGO, BaIbriggan, ETC., in Shirts aud
Drawers.
Scrivens' Improved E S. Drawers.
Money back if not suited.
Mail orders receive prompt atien-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04

WARNER 81 SEARLES CO.,
Vicksburg, Miss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-04
STATEMENT

The Lake Providence Bank,
at close of business March 80, 1901
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-06-11
THE PASS EVIL.

All Alabama remembers the anti Kolb campaign made by The Adver- tiser in 1890. and in that connection the figure cut by his use of railroad passes as an official.
 In that campaign public sentiment was erystalized against the practice of the use of passes by State officials. The present Constitution forbids the practice, but unfortunately no As- sembly has ever enforced the Consti- tuition by providing any punishment for the official who received the pass. The sentiment against the official use of passes has tried to make itself ops erative bv the introduction of statutes to enforce the observance of the Con- stitution. but no Assembly has ever had the backbone and self-denial to enact any such statute.
 If rumors are true. there have been scores of officials. who have taken the oath to support the Constitution, who have constantly used passes. and 1t Is q matter of common knowledge that many members of the Assemblies have travelled on passes and yet collected their mileage from the State.
 All this is wrong. The clause in the present Constitution prohibiting the evil should be made operative by this Convention. It will lead to a higher type of public men .and of a stronger manhood in public affairs. It cannot be productive of public morality for officials to swear to obey the Consti- tuition. and at the same time to vio- late it because there is no punishment provided. If we are to reform our election methods, 1t is just as vital to take away all stumbling blocks from the paths of public officials.
 We believe that reform in this mat ter will be acceptable to the bulk of the railroad officials. All over the country they on their own account are moving steadily and firmly to re- striction of the pass evil. It is un- occasionally a great burden to the roads. They are more or less forced into the issuance of quantities of free transportation they do not want to issue. Why should not Alabama CO., operate fully with and encourage this wholesome tendency? State officials. as a class, have no more right to ride free on the railroads than any other class. There are some, of course. who should be permitted to do so. like the Railroad Commissioners and some others probably, but the bulk of public officials have no right to such favors and cannot fairly and honestly give a quid-pro-quo.
 There have been several ordinances and resolutions introduced on this matter, and doubtless some one of them will be perfected and adopted at the proper time. It is an Important reform, and one the people are expect ing. It will do vast deal towards making the people believe that public office is a public trust and not pri- vate snap, as it has been too frequently considered in the past.