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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

About the bsppiest man we have
seen on the streets this week was our
young friend George Ashbridge, caus-
cd by his wife presenting him with a
handsome boy on Tuesday night.
Glad to know both arc doing nicely
We beard that George has already
given him q name, Buruey Ashbridge,
in honor of hisgrand-father, our popu.
lar citizen, Mr.. r. j. Burney.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The road to the landing was re-
paired and put in first class order by
the street and bridge COMMITTEES last
week. A good size embsnkment was
thrown up aud. the road thoroughly
corduroyed in the low place., aud
also the bitches were opened up. which
should give q good drain aud make the
road much better in bad weather
This was q good move on the part Of
the stree, and bridge COMMITTEES.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Several white movers passed
through town on. Monday, bound for
West Carroll, where they said they
would farM this year. There were
eight or ten people, four orr five wag-
ons. about twenty head Of cows aud
several ker dogs. They don't like
The bottom country where they eau
make three times as much as they eau
on the hin land, but it seems they
would rather GO to the hill country.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25
1t GirdIes The Globe.

The fame of Bucklen's Arnica SaIve,
as the best in the world, extends
round the earth. It's the one perfect
healer of Cuts, Corns, Burns, Bruises,
sores, Scalds, Boils, Ulcers. Felons,
Aches, Pains and all Skin Eruptions.
ONLY infallible Pile cure. 25c box at
Guenard's drug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Those who compose the grand jury
are: j. w. Crump, foreman; w. 4.
Dunn, w. I'll. Montgomery, f. 7. Con-
slant. l.. C. Pinkston, HI. M. McGinty,
Jas. Beard, Jr., NJ. M. Goodwin, VIII
Snoddy, l.. d. Watt, j. N. Hill aud e
E. Davis. We learn that . large
amount of business was brought
before the grand jury, which kept II
in session until Thursday evening.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Mr.. O. P. Hamilton OF The Famous,
returned last Saturday evening from
hts trip to Cincinnati. tie remaiuen q
few days 10 Vicksburg with his sisters
before returning home. Mr.. Hamii-
ton told ms that while in Cincinnati he
had purchased beautiful line o.
suriny and summer clothing, shirts
aud many other things for their grow
ing trade. They are now selling al
clothing on hand below cost
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Mr.. Crabtree, who lately purchased
the desirable lots on the lake, next TO
the property of Mr.. j. G. Base, has
started the erection of his residence,
aud we learn will build pretty home.
We are glad to know that Mr.. Crab
tree aud family will now permanently
reside among us.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

No use to ask you have you seen the
large sign of the Fischer Lumber Com
many. You can't help but see it. II
IL over the row of buildings in the
Hamley block, and II is five feet wide
and abou, seyeu.y-five feet long. The
work was done by one Of the men al
the mill, and is first class job.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The committee selected by the
Town Council 10 purchase a suisaoIe
location for the ws,erworks site, pur-
chased three lots owned by Capt. v.
M. Pufdy, situated bacs of the Nc
CURE property, occupied By MAX
Lew and fronting Henry Jones
property. The price paid was $l50 .
lot. Ii is a desirable location for the
plant. Work should start soon on
sinking The well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The Providence Hardware Co., has
taken out q license for selling pistol
cartridges. This store is the only
place in the town or parish that has
taken out the license, which is neces-
sary before pistol cartridges eau be
cold,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

II troubled with a weak digestion,
belching, sour stomach, or If you feel
dull after eating, try Chamberlain's
stomach and Liver Tablets. Price, 20
dents. Samples free at j. 8. Guenard't
crug store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

There is a law against cruelty to
animals in this State, and some OF the
Italian fruit peddlers who drive their
poor stock almost TO death, should be
made to know it. 1t 10 shame the
way some of them treat their horses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25
yoTLL- SAVE MONEY.

You can enjoy the future If you save
in the present, and we can help you to
save without lessening the value OF
What Won buy Our best reason for
Ihe,no in business is the rare quality Of
lands offered to-day.
! e. = HAMI4EY REALESTAfE
AGENCY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The steamer Chalmette put on q
large lot OF cotton at Bells landing
lasl Sunday evening which was re-ship-
ped ont be steamer Lucille Nowland for
Memphis. This cotton came from
doNn near St. Joseph, and makes the
second shipment Of the kind. The
Nowland came up in few hours after
the Chalmetts aud took on board this
cnftnn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Hon. D. M. Evans, Jr., arrived from
TaIIulah last Sunday evening 30 ~ to
be on hand at the opening of court on
Monday morning. Mr.. Evans looks
we'll aud bic many friends here are
glad to see him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Cut this out aud take it TO GueDard's
drug store and get free sample OF
Cbamberlain's Stomach aud Liver
Tablets, the best physic. They also
cure disorders of the stomach, bilious.
ness and headache.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Mrs. G. o. Robertson and daughter,
of Simmsport, La, arrived the first OF
the week, on visit to their son Eusus'
and Rev. j. Englar Denson and wife.
They will remain few week, and we
wish them . pleasant visit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

We learn that Major Gordon was
called to ST. Louis last week by the
railroad company. just az coon as
the rights OF way have been secured
aud recorded, work on the construc-
ton Of the railroad is assured.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The progressive citizens should not
sleep too long before making move
for providence, ip trying to get dwell
ion OF The road 40 soon as work on
the road has been started. Let the
citizens start the move.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The New Orleans Sunday States
saws that "Rev. WIS. Slack, formerly
of Washington and other towns on the
Texas and Pacific Road, has accepted
the rectorship OF the Mount Olivet
Episcopal church, in Algiers, and VIII
take charge on the 1st of February.
Rev. Mr.. Slack made successful I'M
preston when he preached his initial
sermon from the palpi, OF the Algiers
church on last Sunday week."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Far several years past brides, sad
dies and. even horses and mniss have
been stolen from the hitching racks IN
town on Saturday nights ~hen the
town would be crowded with col
Grad people. 1t was au easy. thing
tn ge, away with such things
aud il looked like almost an I'M
possibility to catch the thief or
thieves; but last Saturday might q
negro was caught in the very act oil
taxing = bride. Major Piles, large
co,ored man. is the one who caught
the thief. Major was going 10 Ms
horse at one of the racks aud had come
nm 10 his animal when he saw Bill
Dorsey take a bride from q mule ana
start off with it. Major gave chase
and caught the thief. who turned and
showed fight, but Major was too much
for him aud gave him first class
pounding. Major turned him over 20
the marshal, aud he is now waiting Tor
the District Court to do the rest
Now if some one will catch up with
the negroes who do the shooting Oh
leaving town Saturday nights they Wi
be handsomely rewarded.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25


Last Thursday night the Opera House
was crowded to witness the play |
Nevada or the Lost Nine" rendered
by home talent. The play was ex-
tremely hard. and it took good acting
to brlng.It out; which was done to the
satisfaction of all who had the pleas
uxe of seeing It, "Neyada." the part
taken by Mr.. E. F. Guenard, was very
hard, but the young gentleman did well
and received many compliments for
his excellent acting. Mr.. j. l., Ken
nedy. AS Vermont ran old miner. has
acted before, aud it was an easy matter
for him to do everything that is In
part. .Silas Steel" a missionary, Mr..
Martin Hamley. was the fun of tie even
ing. and "look out for paint and his
rendering of his part was the best OF the
play. Mr. S. B. Kennedy, who took the
part of Tom Carew." young miner,
Is at home on the stage, and never fails
to do his parts to the pink OF perfection.
Mr.. Carroll Beard, as DANDY Dick, .
did well, and also Mr.. Royal Powell,
as ..Jerden" the detective. Mr.. MINI
mo White. as Win Key, Chlnaman,
was up-to- date. and it would take a
real Celestial 10 get away with BIN.
Mr.. c. F. Lipmann soluble" negro
miner, was at home in his part, and
there is none any better. He has been
on the stage before. and 1t comes easy
TO him The three young ladies. Misses
Kate Sitton, Eva Davis and Pearl Bur
ney rendered their parts in excellent
STYLE, and received many compliments
The receipts were $3.50 90 which shows
that there was crowded house.
We understand that they are talking
of getting up another play at an earl!
day. which we hope they will do.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR A PLACE
TO PUT YOR MONEY!

Our long list of properties includes
many unusually good opportunities for
profitable investments. in large or
small amounts, as well as numerous
places specially adapted to the needs OF
home builders. Will you consult our
listp
Ell HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY tF
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Par. of the big stock of the Lake
Providence Hardware Co., arrived
Yesterday. When the entire stock OF
this company is received, you need not
have to send away for anything. You
will find it right at this place. This Is
something Providence has needed for
long stifGe. s
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Mr.. NJ. M. Goodwin has rented bis
place to Mr.. Peek. Mr.. Goodwin and
family have moved to town to reside
for the present.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

We notice in the Sunday New Or
lesns papers that "Gracious," one OF
Mr.. Phil McGuire's horses, was III
ak furlong race and came out next 70
last out of ten started. This won't do
old friend, we are anxious to read OF
YOUR horses coming under the wire
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

n6y- What's in a name? Goto J. ).
Milljkjn's aud Won will SEES why bis
store is called the Mammoth there
is bargain in The name 'S.e'son and
plenty of good service.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Miss Mabel Robinson, left last Sum
day evening tor her home In Lake
Village, after q pleasant visit of few
weeks to Miss Leila Taylor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

n~You have heard about the anus
ing story of "why the COW crossed the
road" Millikin's clerks can tell you
something more pleasing TO your ear.
Give US q call.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Col. E. w. Constant, who was In
town last Sunday, told US that the
planters of the second ward had made
an -u-ususliy large crop Of cotton last
year and that the fislds were yet White
with the fleecy staple. He said il
would take sometime to gather 1t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

iIf YOU have fiae watch to De
cleaned or fine iewelry 10 be repaired
see Mr.. Tisch, who guarantees an
work.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The town was crowded ON Monday
with country people. They had a
rough tine IN riding homo in the nuu
aud cvia.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Live and let live lie good moto'
Dun't be selfish aud all for ycurseif.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Those Two anvils still remain ON top
of the Ieyee whore they were taken
du ring Christmas week by crowd to
have some fun. The person who owns
them don't seem 10 care much, or be
would have them removed. They will
disappear some night and then be will
raise rumpus.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The Woodmeu should not forget TO
drop in and pay clerk Dee Mckee
their assessments on the LIST of Febru-
airy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Wood, who arrived
last week, are iomiciled in the c II.
Hill residence, MIR. Wood having pur-
chased The properly. Mr.. Wood is The
partner of Mr.. W. Piltman, aud have
org snized The Lake Providence Hard
ware Co.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

Court convened on Monday, bis
honor, Judge. F. X, Ransdell presiding.
The grand aud petit jurors wore
promptly on hand, and it did not
take long for the grand jury TO get
down to WORK latter the court naming
Mr. J. w Crurnp as foreman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

MIR. 6 gaylord, the photographed, is
kept busy turning out eighteen genu-
line photographs for a quarter OF a
dollar. II the pilot don'tsuit
they need not be taken. Tie Will re-
main .only a short time longer, and you
should cali before it is too late.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

~Goiug off soon TO buy my spring
and summer stock. My winter stock
of goods will 60 at reduced prices.
j S. MILLIKIN.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

We understand thereis movement
on foo, by the stewards of the M"tho-
tiisti church Ito have their beautiful
church moved to the parsonage lot
aud have the church face Davis
street, aud selTahe lots that the church
now stands on. This is q good move.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25
A HARD PULL.

You can't enjoy the comfort and
happiness ON the daily road OF life I'M
less you take advantage of the condi-
tlons that surround you. We help
you. to save both in effort and cash.
We make it easier for you in many
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

The HihYBros. brick store, on the
corner Lake and Levee streets, was
sold to Sam CARRIER.
who made the saiep isf
Why, HAMLEY the Real Estate man,
of course. Es T ~
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-01-25

}. ]. HAMLEY REAL ESTATE
AGENCY.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-14
To Study American History.

New York, Oct. u.-Duke DeLoubat' founder of the Society of Americanlsts IS expected here from Paris to attend the thirteenth international congress of that society which will open on October 20 in the halls of the American Museum of Natural History. The meetings will be continued until October 25. The object Of the Congress is to bring together students of the archaeology, ethnology and early history of the two Americas, and by the reading of papers and by discussions to advance knowledge of those subjects, The subjects to be discussed by the congress relate to the native races Of America, their origin. distribution, history physlcal characteristics. languages, inventions, customs and religions and the history of the early conflict between America and the old world. -.. --
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-14

Ii will be found that Colorado, Cali fcrnia, Nevada and Texas have a much less rate of illiteracy than Louisiana, Mississippi or Alabama, vet greatly ex- ceeds in homicides. That Virginia has a greater rate of illiteracy than Delaware and Maryland, yet has less rate of homicides. That Massachusetts and Con- necticut have a less rate of illiterarcy than Vermont and they have a higher rate of homicdes. That Rhode Island has a less rate of illiteracy than Ken lucky. Tennessee North and South Caro- lima or Georgia, and yet has a higher rate of homicides. So comparisons may be multiplied.
 The great fundamental laws of human nature controlling mans affections and desires being the same are unquestionably affected more or less by all these causes.
 May we not well consider if these diff ferences in rates Of homicides are not the terrible results of conditions rooted in a peoples standard of right or honor, dictated by certain wants peculiar to that people. Do not such Ideals tested by experince become public opinion and take shape in organic and statute law, no wdirecting, now restraining the en- forcement?
 In a consideration of the figures above submitted, we must not be unmindful of the fact that local conditions at the South contribute largely to swell the number of homicides, in that the colored man holds with little regard the life of his colored neighbor when angered by him. But why does he so act? Is 1t be- cause his passion does not yield to req son, or that he feels that a white man can violate our most serious statutes and escape punishment, and that If the col kfl1c his adversary. his white friend (to control his labor), will prevent his suffering the punishment? Would he so rashly take life if he knew the pun ishment was certain? If he knew that no influence could shield him from the law? The rcn edy, then. must begin with q strict and impartial enforcement of the law among all classes and all races. For of this you may be sure, that one kind of willful violation of law. if not repress- ed, will beget another of graver na- ture Augusta Evans Wilson, of whom the South is justly proud. in her "A Speckled Bird" recognizes this truth when she makes Heriott's father send him to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1902-10-14

something" to somebody" you would be hurt, and rightly so. But 1 do say, let each of you see that you do not do this. Put yourselves above cricisim by repell- ing improper approaches with the righte- ous indignation of a manly man, and pre- sent such conduct to the court for a lesson of honesty. Let it. gentlemen, be said of you that it was a grand jury that did not leak and could not be log rolled"
 Perjury and Subornation.
 False swearing is not only a sin in the eyes of God, but it places life and liberty, reputation and property, at the mercy of the villain.
 If, then, you are sure that perjury has been committed by any witness before the grand jury or in any court. do all in your power to get the evidence to re- turn an indictment against such perjur- ing witness.
 When Bills Must Be Found.
 The body of our criminal law is divided into felonies and misdemeanors.l If in your investigation twelve of your num- Der should find from the evidence that a felony has been committed. no discre- ton is allowed, but a bill must be re- turned. When. however, it is a misde- meanor under considerat tion (and not an offense of which ] give you in special charge). and twelve of you are satisfied from tho evidence that the offense has been committed, you have a discretion to find a bill or not. as your judgments die tate to be for the public good, unless some person appear before the grand jury and have his name entered as prosecutor, thus undertaking the prosecution of the case, in that event your discretion in that particular case is taken away, and you must return d bill t5OSS-5O4O.)
 Homicide.
 It was Holmes who said: He must be a poor creature that does not often repeat himself. The truth man carries about with him are his tools, and do you think a carpenter is bound to use the same plane but once to smooth knottv board with, or to hang up his hammer after it has driven its first nail?' The desire to drive home to your minds the true situation in Alabama as to homi- eide is my apology for giving you another with all the other States and The list heretofore given was partial and only of homicides where in- dictments were had. It is a known fact that the whole number of indictments found did not represent the number of homicides, and statisticians must have recourse to clipping bureaus for infor- nation. I cannot vouch for their ac- curacy, but fear they are substantially correct. The Following table purports to show the average number of homicides annually in the States and Territories of the Union during the last decade:
 Homicides
 per 5000 of