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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The Southern Industry" a new
weekly published i'm New Orleans bv
N. +. Thompson and John P. Coffin
is on our table. The weekly is full OF
excellent reading matter, and as the
price of subscription is only $500. we
hope that il will get several subscrib.
ers from our parish. 1t is worth
double the price of subscription. Any
one wishing 10 subscribe for the
Southern Industry eau leave the price
of subscription at our office and we
will take pleasure in sending for it
for them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

In another column will be found q
letter from Judge G. c. Cordill, taken
from the Tensas Gazette, also the COM
'nent OF that paper on his letter.
Judge Cordill is one of the most
prominent men in our State, and what
be says on the railroad question can
oe relied upon. We have no faith in
a project jumped up Immediately on
the announcement that the Texas aud
Pacific Railroad contemplated build
lug this long wanted railroad. aud we
do not believe that land owners will
give the right of way to a "paper
road" when there is something more
substantial in slght-a rich corpor-
alton as the Gould syndicate-that
Gang and we believe will, build this
road at an early day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The Gazette commenting on thu
above letter, says:
We direct the attention of our readers
to the letter of Judge &. G. Cdfdill il
this paper. Judge Cordll speaks au.
thoritatively about the Texas and Pa,
cific Railroad building the road through
Tansas and on to Arkansas City. His
suggestion that our people refuse TO
grant rights of way to any other cor
poration. is wise one, as il would
only hinder and deter the Texas and
Pacific people from building their road
here. We want trunk line and the
Gould system can and will build it,
Besides adding vastly to the value of
lands. this road would be u tower of
strength to us In times OF high water
1t will be to the riparian parishes what
the Mississippi Valley road has been to
the river interests on the East bank
from Memphis to New Orleans.
We think Judge Cordill's letter.
coming from man of his high stand
ing. will have great weight with our
people in determining their course on
the subject of rights of way through
their lands.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The Gueuard drug store has re-
ceived in the past few weeks a nice
selection of gold and plated jewelry,
gold, gold filled and silver watches
with Elgin aud Waltham movements.
The gold watches have full jeweled
movements aud are as fine as made.
Mr.. Guenard can sell you watch
cheaper than you can buy it from any
city Jeweler. He can do II for the
reason that be has no large rent to pay
and expenses are nothing compared
with city jewelry store, which the
purchaser has to pay for.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Providence Lodge No %, X. of P
bad one of the largest meetings held
in years, last Tuesday night. There
were twenty-five Knights present be-
side three or four visiting brethren
There was one candidate for the first
degree and two advanced to The secbnd
degree. Two or three others were 10
be on hand TO go through. but they
did not turn up. The members were
glad that they did not appear, as it
was late before they got through with
the limitations on hand and they were
tired. Providence Lodge has a men,
bership of nearly sixty.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. r. j. Burney has 100 acres OF
fine land on Oakland plantation that
can be rented very cheap. This is a
fine opportunity for some levee con-
tractor who wants TO make crop OF
corn. A large barn can be used free
for storing it after gathered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

After the rain last Tuesday the
weather turned very cold early in the
night, and early risers saw ice and
frost, which they say was light. A
large number of planters have corn
up, and it will be too bad if il was
nipped. We have not heard whether
any damage was doue or not.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The season is late aud the roads are
now passable and there is no further
necessity of our failure to get the
morning mail any longer. With only
one mail arriving there is no advau-
tage over the old route. We hope
Mrs. Taylor will notify the depart
ment that trips can now be made.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Last week some OF the colored peo-
pie had picnic catching fish out OF
Grants Caual while it was being
drained. A large ditch was cut from
the canal to the river so as Ia allow the
water TO run out and dry off the base
of the levee.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23
Local and Parish News.

The windy March weather con,in
ues
The artesian we'll don't 60 dow
fast.
See the big line of straw hats at Mil
likin's.
Winter seems anxious TO remain
with us.
Services at the three churches to.
morrow.
Trout and white perch are now be.
Ing caught in large numbers.
See the latest in low quarter shoes
for ladies' at j. N. Hin & Bro.
j. S. Millikin is showing a pretty
line OF siraw hats for gentlemen.
Some very much needed work on
the sidewalks was done last week.
The telephone rates are reasonable.
and the line is doing good business.
Services at the Catholic, Episcopal
aud Methodist Churches Tomorrow
The river is now rising rapidly at
this point. We doubt If ir gets bank
full.
Rev. G. Maize went TO Millikin's
Bend last Friday. He returned Tues.
day.
A heavy frost Thursday morning.
We hope that it did not injure the
fruit.
When you get your printing done at
home you save time, money aud ex-
pense
Rev. Mr. Boberg left Wednesday
morning for Delta. lie returned yes
terday.
The new owners of the big saw mill
will soon have steam up aud saving
lumber.
Whites clerks are kept. busy show
ing their handsome spring aud sum-
mer goods.
This is the 23rd day of March. and
during nearly all the month the wind
has not let up.
Mr.. Max Levy has been busy this /
week opening bis large spring aud |
summer 81 ock
The CALAMITY Bro. are now showing
handsome line of goods, aud are sell. I
ing at low figure
Mr.. Boon, of Avoyel!es parish. ar.
rived last week to manage for Mrs. L.
Il. Barber in the Bend.
IuIDn II " Dan.dnu ~, q,
lnlah last Saturday, aud has held n
term OF court there this week.
Services at the Episcopal Church to.
morrow morning at IL O'Clock and at
1880 O'Clock in the evening.
We have been rushed with lob work
during the week. We do nice work
aud our prices are reasonable.
The many friends of Mrs. Geo. r.
Blackbnr are pleased to see her out
again after two weeks sickness.
Sope OF the second ward bows now
take trips to Buncb's Bend, while some
of Them go down to Millikin's Bend.
This is now the season of the year
when YOU should get your lime and
brush ready, and use them both freely.
Mr. Vail Pitiman, an accommoda. /
ting and popular young man, is now
with " M. Pusdy q Son. at their
landing.
Mr.. Tom Wilson, a first class car
penter, has the contract for the erec-
uon Of the residence for Mr.. John
Williams. s
The river has risen since last Satur-
day morning mp to yesterday morn
ing days--12 feet aud ienths.
The gauge read 5000 yesterday morn
ing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Hon. Robt. Nicholson aud assistant
U. 5. engineer Leo Shields, were WIS.,
itors to town Tuesday. 1t has been
sometime since our friend Leo was
here. He informed us that work on
The big Salem levee was practically
finished, and that dwelling up TO grade
and sodding was going on. Both gen.
tlemen looked in first class health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Some OF, the bows took q sneak ont
TO Baxter last Sunday and had good
time. We heard Que of them say il
was smooth sailing to get out in the
morning without any one seeing them.
but III The evening when it was time
TO start for home, it looked like that
every brother, sister. aunt. uncle and
cousin he bad was bound to be met on
the lake road.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Luby Pinkston, who is now
clerking for Constant, Benjamin 6
Co, III the second ward, came up Tues.
day night TO ride the goat in the first
degree in the K. P. lodge LIBBY is a
nice boy, aud we were glad to see him
looking so well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

If you are not a "Buffalo" YOU are
simply out of it. Either Bradley
Martin or Eugene GueDard will give
YOU the inside workings for just
eleven cents, no less nor no more. To
be a "Buffalo" is big thing these days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23
Ladies' and Gents furnishings,

The best Shoes. the best Hats. the
most stylish Clothing. the nobbiest
Neckwear, the best line of White and
Coloied Shirts. the best Gents Under
wear and Furnishings. We have an
up-to-date Store with everything new
and stylish.
By Your patronage is solicited.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The river is rushing up with boom
and the lumber and other heavy stuff
under the bank at Bells landing, had
TO be moved up to high bank on Tues.
day. We doubt very much whether
the river will get bank full on the
water now in sight.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. e. j. Hamley informed us this
week that 1t is remarkable the amount
of lumber used i'm our town. He has
now orders out for seven car loads.
Il will be a great convenience to every
one when the big saw mill starts up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

1t is real funny TO see the crowd con-
gregate around the telephone work
men, who are anxious TO give them
advice how to put up the poles and
stretch the wire. Some OF them even
go SO far as to give suggestions.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23
just Received.

Large line of fine jew
elry.
Waltham Watches, full
jeweled.
Elgin Watches full jew
eled.
Wecan save you money
by seeing us for anything
III watches or jewelry.
GUENARD DRUG
STORE.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The union meeting that has been
carried on by the colored ministers of
The different churches for The past
three weeks, closes to-day. The min
listers have been untiring in their
work, aud we believe that they have
accomplished much good.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mrs. F. f. Montgomery aud Mrs. w
K. Aston left last Friday for Fayelte,
Miss, in response TO a telegram in
forming them of the death OF Mr.
TORY, brolher-in-law of Mrs. Mont
gomery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Andrew Nelson returned last
Friday after all absence of three
months spent in Moline, Ill, visiting
his mother and sisters. Mr. Nelson
has gone right to work on n residence
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. John NJ. Parker. a prominent
aud leading business man of New Or
leans, was in our city GU Tuesday
He returned Wednesday morning Oh
the Belle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

1t will only be week or two logger
when telephone connections with resi-.
dences, OFFICES and stores will be made
Then the telephone girl will be kept
busy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

The town has been over run with
drummers this week, aud rbe EgelIy
House had TO turn away several
knights of the grip" on account of no
ROOM
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Donovan Il Daily, the gentlemen
who have the contract for the enlarge
ment work along our leree front, are
first class levee men and are rushing
their work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Among the country X of P's. in
town attending the meeting last Tues
day evening. were Messrs. Lonis
Leach, E Stockner, 9, A. Voelker, J
w. Crnmp. S. N. King and DIR. w E.
Long.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

We learn that Reubin Overton, a
colored boy raised here, killed col
ored man last Monday near Green
vile. The killing occurred over a
crap game.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

District Attorney ID. VI. Evans, Jr.,
returned 10 TalIulah last Friday The
district attorney is very much liked
by every one in our town.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

We are glad 10 learn that late news
has been received from Georgia that
The mother Of The MessTs. Pinkston is
better, but still very sick.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Arch Hedriek,a popular young
/ gentleman Of Floyd, was i'll town for q
couple of DAYS last week. He came
over TO look at Caldwell's mules.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr. Sam CARRIER, down at the brick
store on the corner of Lake and Levee
streets, has just received nice stock
of spring aud summer goods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

All our stores have now their spring
aud summer stocks of goods. Never
send off for ANYTHING until you first
see if YOU can't find it 10 your home
stores.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Phil Mcclure left last Friday Oh
the Julia, bound for New Orleans, sc
he said. He told us that he would re.
main only few days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

SAVE YOUR TIN TAGS

Taken from the following brands OF
tobacco: Shoc Dozen, Bob Hancock
Chip, Red Heart, Deacey Ttoist ana
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, 1901-03-23

Mr.. Il. J. Bnrney is receiving nice
line of spring and summer goods.
Call aud see Mr.. Peek, who has charge
of the store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23
AGENTS WANTED

For Life of Booker I. Washing
ton" written by himself. Everybody
buys; agents are now making over
500 per month; best book TO sell to
colored people ever published. Write
for terms, or send 24cts for Outfit and
begin at once.
j. l.. NICHOLS & CO.,
(mention this paper) Atlanta, ia.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23

You will find flower pots al Whites.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23
SEE MILLIkIN FOR

Wall paper at Whites.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-03-23
The Famous,

FRe New Store Of
PPOvidepce......
dAnGILTON x F1ENNEDx,
ProPristors.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19
Origin of Jersey Cattle.

The origin of the Jersey breed is
shrouded in impenetrable mystery.
There are any number Of surmises, but
no we'll established facts. All that is
known is that for hundreds of years
the Channel islands have had laws for
bidding the importation of any cattle
except for immediate slaughter, with
the result that systematic selection
and breeding have definitely fixed GER
tain traits. No attention whatever has
been paid to color, but the best produc-
ing COW was the best COW. More re-
Gently very considerable attention has
been given to the dairy form, and there
are ''scales of points" for excellence
and superiority, but to this day color
Is ignored. The result is that pure bred
Jerseys range all the way from light
faWn to black and very frequently ex-
hibit more or less white markings.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19
(;1l|h,IM L EIE|
f2v>IlAIRY)

In profitable dairy COWS must be
kept clean and in proper condition. Cur
ry regularly. Cows should never be
MIXED outdoors when raining, as the
likely drop in the milk pail, says Ma
ryland dairymaid in Farm and Home.
When COWS are driven from the pas
ture under cover to be MIXED, they
should be wiped dry before milking.
Whether the cow is wet OR not the I'D
der should be wiped clean to remove
dirt or loose hair, which too often falls
into the milk.
Milk should be strained through a
sieve into clean, cool crooks. Milk
should never be strained into freshly
washed crooks, or into crooks that have
not been washed. Crooks should be
scalded thoroughly and washed and set
in the open air. Cream should be skim
med as soon as in Skimming cOndi-
ton. Set cream in a cool, clean, we'll
aired jar, not in a freshly washed, dirty
or hot receptacle. Do not put off churn-
ing too long or the cream will spoil, es-
pecially in summer.
Keep the churn we'll aired when not
in use. Wipe the churn carefully with
a clean cloth, then put in the dasher
and pour in boiling water, dash around
until wet all over the inside, let stand
five minutes, then draw water off, put
in the cream as soon as water is drawn,
and churn until done. When cream is
hard to churn, cupful Of boiling water
is often helpful. Wash butter thorough
ly and get all the milk out.
The print should be put in a pan to
scald with boiling water and then put
in cold water. Then stamp the butter
and set it in cool place. The cellar,
pantry, springhouse or wherever the
milk is placed should be free from all
dirt. Fish, cooked cabbage or anything
with a perceptible odor, should never
be kept near milk, butter or cream.
The covers of milk, butter or cream re-
ceptacles should be kept scrupulously
clean and after being washed aired in
the sunlight. Never use milk from an
unhealthy COW.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19


fected herd that will result from a
dark, i'll ventilated stable. The ground
plan here shown is of a thoroughly
modern building, well lighted and ven
tilated, yet warm and comfortable,
even in a cold and windy day, such as
may be found in this latitude in Feb
ruary. This barn has been rebuilt from
an old fashioned structure and conse-
Quently is not the owners ideal in all
respects, but this has not prevented
him from making out of it a very sat
isfactory building, at least from the
standpoint of the COW.
The barn is supplied with running
water at all necessary points, is lighted
by electricity and we'll supplied with
ample storage for feed and hay.
The silo which shows up so promi-
nently in the front view is 80 feet in
diameter by 45 feet high and at the
time of our visit contained enough ST.
lage to carry the herd through the sum-
mer.
Consequently a season Of drought
will have but little effect on the milk
flow. The building is an excellent eX-
ample of what can be done in the way
of remodeling an old fashioned barn
and making it into modern building
fit for a modern dairy herd.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19
Whole Corn SiIage.

The corn for SLIDING whole should be
one of the small flint varieties, planted
at the rate of not over II quarts of
seed per acre. Put the corn in the silo
when the seed is in milk and take ex-
ira precautions that it is well and sol
idly packed, without holes or empty.
corners. Cover with hay as suggested.
If the work is well done, there should
result a fair quality of silage, but as it
takes more work to handle it and less
corn Of the flint varieties can be grown
per acre than the large ensilage corns
whole corn silage costs more per ton
than the cut silage. Good ensilage
Hoard's Dairyman.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19
Glover BIoat.

Glover bloat can always be prevented
by keeping the cattle off the clover
while it is wet with rain or dew, says
Prairie Farmer. The usual cause of
death when an animal is bloated is
congestion of the lungs from pressure
of the stomach against them. The flesh
Of such animal should be darker in
color from the stoppage of blood in the
small vessels than the flesh of an ami
NAL butchered, but [ do not believe it
would poison any one to eat the flesh
of such animals. The best remedy for
clover bloat is to make an opening in
the upper part of the left flank with a
pocketknife and thrust the fingers into
the opening. Then the gas will escape
at the sides Of the finger. Or use some
hollow tube to put into the opening.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19
The White Shark.

The shark of sharks, the real imam
eater" and the one most dreaded, is
the white shark. This variety reaches
a length of 80 feet and a weight of
1000 pounds. Its head is long and
fiat, and the snout far overhangs the
mouth. It's six rows of teeth are sharp
as lancets and notched like saws. Its
mouth is very large, Sc that one has
been known to cut a mans body COM
pletely in two at single snap of it's
cruel jaws and another to swallow one
at a gulp. Near Calcutta one of these
sharks was seen to swallow a bullock's
head, horns and all.
From the stomach of another bull S
hide was taken entire, and the sailor
who made the discovery insisted that
the bull had been swallowed whole
and all except the hide had been di-
gested. From the stomach of another
was taken a lady's workbox, filled with
the usual contents, scissors and all. 1t
is commonly the white shark which
follows the vessel at sea day after day
and week after week.
The Wisconsin tobacco reporter. (Edgerton, Wis.) 1877-1950, 1901-07-19
Best Time to Freshen Cows.

There is no room for further discus
sion of the question as to whether it is
in the spring or in the fall, says
Hoard's Dairyman. 1t has been tried
too often and under too widely differ
ing conditions, and without exception,
so far as we are advised, the cow that
freshens in the fall will yield more
milk in II months, and the milk and
its products are worth more money.
The best plan of all probably is to
have COWS freshen at different times in
the year-say three-fourths of them
from September to January and the
others at intervals throughout the bal
ance Of the year.