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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15
"a LITTLE NONSENSE"

Never lie in bed thinking that the
cat that is mewing at the door to come
in will get discouraged and quit -Atch-
ison Globe.
lis Mr. Grayhan such fine horse
man do you think?" Mabel-"Mercy.
yes; he always drives with one hand"
Inter Ocean.
-Watts-"Old Grimmins left his wife
pretty we'll of when he died, didn't
hep" Potts-"Better off, in fact ~
indianapolis Journal
Considering the fact that coal bills
are presented every mon tn It's won
der that more people don't die of heart
failure Washington News
--one thing inventive genius has
| failed to provide for human safety-a
market wagon that can knock an ex-
press train off the track Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
| -sI understand that there was q re-
markable performance at the theater
| last night every. There were two
box parties and they didn't interrupt
the play once. Washington Star.
"A Compliment Poeticus (de-
llighted) $50 you think my new book
a great Improvement over all my 9TH
ers? In what way, may ask?' Miss
Cutting-"Certainly. 1t is not SO long.
Truth.
Many a man has gone on moon
light sleigh ride expecting to get a wife
| before the ride was over and has come
back home sorrowful with nothing more
romantic than a frozen nose. -Soncr
vile Journal
| did you like the concert, little
grip said a papa who had taken hi
little five-year-old daughter to-one fol
the first time. Eyes" replied the tot
s'but it wasn't muffin but music. -
Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Johnny, you have left the doc
| open and are letting the cold air int
| the house" Il can't help il. ma I'm
playing this rooms street car and In
| the conductor. 1t would seem real
1.-The door was left open. Buffalo Elk
press
4 Small Boy-sDon't you have goot
times when you travel on the cars?
! Mrs Gabbser-"Why, dear?' Small
Boutwell,, mamma said you was two
faced and I'd think it would be al
! awful lot Of fun to look out OF two ca
! windows at once. Inter Ocean.
Il Johnny .Boo-hoo! You amt a
I rood to me as you are to Mabel Boo
aoor' Mamma--"How can you sa
I such a thing?" Johnny-''Well. box
! hoo. You always give ,ne the apple
; and candy, and when divide with he
|, I have to give her the lions share, Boz
boer'-~yrath
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15
Wells AND THEIR ABUSES.

How to Obtain Correct Face Wear and
Keep II In Good Cot dttion.
The purple veil is abroad in the land,
and when it covers plain, dark face,
not altogether guiltless of wrinkles and
blotches, what horror it is!
It is significant to note that the start
ling purple wells came out on people in
the middle strata of society, and "the
best people," so called, have not yet
adopted the innovation, though it does
not now appear what they may do. To
be brutality frank, the purple veil is to
most women about as unbecoming as
ANYTHING could be. 1t makes an ordin-
ary complexion wistful, a poor one posi-
lively CHASTITY. A radiant blonde-a
rarely radiant blondy--is actually the
only person who can wear purple net
stretched over her face and avoid hide
BUSINESS
Nearly as trying are the very newest
things in parti-colors, such as black
net spotted with pink, green and yellow
dots. One of this style was mounted
on wire and trimmed about the top
with a rufie four inches deep Gath
cred slightly below the chin, it was
finished by a rosette of bebe ribbon.
Quite elaborate this, and not partic-
ularly good form, after all.
| The French women adhere to black
wells, and some of these, in delicate
textures, are calculated to refine the
! beauty Of the most perfect complexion.
Navy-blue and brown wells are also
becoming and in good form If they
match the hat and suit. As yelling, 10
be of any use, is expensive, face drapery
proves one of the most extravagant
small items in woman's wardrobe. A
great deal may be done to lessen the
expenditure Z proper care. How few
have learned the knack of putting on a
veil properly. Some women always
have their wells hanging loosely about
their chins, and others always have
ends sticking rakishly out at the back
giving them q most untidy appearance
The proper way to preserve veil is t.
lgather the ends SO that they may b
safely tucked up berneath the hat. a
the same time gather the top of the vel
directly in the middle. A few stitches
| will do, and the desired fullness will b
given without constant tweaking q
i the delicate fabric in order to pull ]
loosely over the nose In this way eveI
illusion may be made to last reason
able time. For real durability the veil
| ing known as the thick spider wed wi
outlast any other kind. Chicago Sun
| How POST
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The visitors having been duly seated,

The visitors having been duly seated,
refreshments in the form of fruits were
introduced. followed by water in a
curious vessel having long golden
spout Being informed that it was
gross breach of etiquette to let the
spout touch their lips, the Portuguese
were fain to hold the vessel off at some
distance and try to pour the water into
their gaping mouths as the natives did.
But being unused to the proceeding,
they made poor business of it, and
spilled good deal, whereupon the
courtiers showed that they could be as
guilty Of bad manners as they subse-
quently proved of bad faith by laugh
ing outright at their guests awkward
ness.
At the outset the samorin evinced
every desire to be friendly and to grail
ify Da Gama's desire to open up trade.
But no sooner was this apparent than
the Moors, who for long time had had
a monopoly of the commerce of India,
which they carried on by way of the
Red sea and Alexandria, began to plot
| against their European rivals, and by
bribing the samorin's courtiers sue
cceded in filling his mind with sus-
picion about the newcomers The ne
gotiations which had opened so pros
perously were interrupted and finally
the admiral and some of his companions
were seized and confined, not being re-
leased until Da Gama's brother had
sent a quantity of goods as ransom.
On regaining his liberty Fa Cana
was so Disguised at this treackcry thai
he resolved to set out for home. TIVE
days after he sailed he was attacked
during calm by sixty large boats full
of soldiers. Happily wind sprung III
in time to save the Portuguese flee
from falling into the hands of these
treacherous rascals and the homeward
voyage was begun without further mis-
hap.-Harper's Young People.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15
BOGUS MOURNING.
How an Awkward Situation Was saved
by Clever Woman.

by Clever Woman.
A curious russ dc guerre which is
said to have been actually perpetrated
in the fashionable world not long since
was a case of bogus mourning. 1t is
recorded that certain business man
found it suddenly necessary to curtail
his very large family expenses. and at
the same time he was particularly
anxious, for financial reasons, that
there should be no appearance OF re-
trenchment. Unfortunately, it SO hap
pened that his wife had just issued in
yitations for large and expensive ball,
to be followed by series of dinners;
moreover, she had younger daughter
to bring ont.
The head of the house groaned in
spirit as he mentally calculated the
cost of a winters round of gayery fol
his womaukind. His wife, however,
was woman of resource; on being &C
quainted with his dilemma she prompt
| ly rose to the occasion. II tell you
what we will do" she exclaimed; 1--WE
will go into mourning"
s.Into what?" gasped her astonished
| husband.
Mourning, said" continued hi'
spouse. ccmplacently. II think it,
the only thing we can do; as my peopit
are western we can easily manage it
and no one will be the wiser. viii
send out cards and countcrmand my
invitations. ! will buy black gown
and the girls shall wear black ant
white all winter and go only to TIN
smallest entertainments, and ] dar'
say they will have "a much better tim'
i than when struggling for partners a
the big balls. As for me shall enjo,
it beyond everything. Now, after all
it is only fib that harms nobody AM
docs us lot of good" concluded hi
fin-de-siecle dame, who successful.
carried her point. put her family int
mourning and withdrew graceful.
from society and its requirements 70
the time beirg.--N. Y. Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15
MY SHIP.

see Il afar rs 1t bounds oer the deep,
Tossing the snowy foam.
Bringing me treasures of wealth untold;
Oil when will my ship come homer
hear the soft music of fluttering sail,
And the song Of the merry crew,
And the plash OF the waves on the vessels SIDE,
As It flies DER the waters blue
There are treasures rare in that vessels hold;
There diamonds and rubies shine,
Fabrics OF price and ingots OF gold,
And all will one day be mine
And still other things more precious far
My brave ship viii bring to me,
Love. JOY and fame my life TO crown,
Across the shining sea.
Day by day watch on the shore
For my ship that is long TO come;
My heart is aweary, my eyes grow dim;
Oil when win my ship come homer
But know It win come, one day 1t will come
Sailing In on the whitening foam
Then drifting out on the ebbing tide
My ship will carry me home.
Virginia f. Royal, in Graphic
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15
Abolish Circular Cape.

Here are the very simple directions
riven by well-known dressmaker for
cutting out the new fin de steele cape
the s.circle" cape 1t is called for short:
Take double-width goods and first cut
out a perfectly round shape in paper,
lay this upon the cloth and copy this
shape exactly. You will then have
something that locks like an immense
cloth moon. In the immediate confer
cut out round piece large enough TO
fit the neck, then cut one straight front
opening from this neck part down to
| the outer edge of the large cloth circle
and you have your seamless fin de steele
cape that will not fare out in any one
place, but will fall in soft, even folds
all around. If the cape is little too
| long on the front and sides trim the
edges until the right proportions are
! obtained. " would be good plan to
| Hrst make paper cape entire and try
II on before cutting into the cloth, IN
Y, Pest
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15

"A New York grocer complains Bit
terly because wealthy patrons of his
establishment send tramps and paupers
there with notes saying ''Mr B.,
give this man a pound of crackers and
a box of sardines - or s'the bearer would
like four bundles of kindling and a
pound of coffee" The applicants get
the stuff because the grocer wants to
retain the custom of those who send
them, and who have not the slightest
intention of paying for the goods thus
given away. Its pretty cheap charity
for these rich people to engage in
says he, 'sbut my experience is that it
hurts rich man worse to give up a
dollar than it does poor man,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15

The heavy snow falls brought
calamity in curious way to the Chinese
pheasants that are to be found in some
parts of the northwest. The sleet and
show stuck to their long tails in such a
way that the birds were unable TO fly.
The country boys saw their opportu-
nifty and captured the birds by dozens
The birds are ssid to be worth ten dol
lars pair alive and in good condition.
and three boys in one family in Oregon
caught nearly three dozen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15
DANGEROUS ExClTEMENTs.

Some Forms of Amusement That Are
Harmful to a High Degree.
Amusements of a proper sort are con-
ducive to health. The sports of child
hood not only tougher the muscles and
invigorate the system, but prevent too
much cerebral activity. At the same
time they develop agility, aiertness,
daring and not few of the qualities
essential to success in life.
1t is largely the same with the sports
of youth, especially among students
and all who are engaged in sedentary
pursuits. For some persons all that is
feasible is simply diversions change
in the line of thought, feeling and care;
not an enforced change, with 'this for
my health" behind it, but a natural and
pleasant one, which for the time alters
the currents of nervous force.
For others something more stirring
and stimulating is desirable, but all
such should remember that there is a
limit beyond which excitement is not a
benefit, but harm.
Excitements may be injurious phys
ically, mentally and morally There
are the morally ruinous excitements o,
| the modern bull-fights and of the an.
Gent gladiatorial shows. When WON.
en-, made for tenderness, sympathy and
love, can find their highest enjoymen,
in such exhibitions it is plain that the
moral nature itself has become
thoroughly atrophied.
To young men particularly the ex
element of the theater, often becomes
SO controlling that it checks all Their
better intellectual tendencies, ant
leads to reckless expenditure and ever
to pilfering
Competitive games, especially inter
collegiate, in which many elements
combine to carry the excitement to thu
highest degree, are dangerous not onl,
in the final decisive struggle, but in thu
long preliminary training. The tend
epcy of such excessive exertions is t,
enlargement of the heart. Some mel
can endure almost anything, BIZ
many of the most ambitious and excit
able run great risks.
The modern form of football involve
excitements of q very dangerous kind
the players put into it the utter reck
lessness of soldiers on the battlefield
The Boston Medical and Surgical Jour
nal says:
During the season in which tn
game of football is played in England
the record of accidents more or les
serious is practically continuous. Dun
ing the football season of 1S9l-92 Their
died through accidents received on til
field no fewer than eleven players
while more than seventy others receive
/ injuries, mostly in the shape of fra'
. lures which would entail on thel
, weeks of suffering and incapacity fo
, work. ;"
, While it is true that the game of foo
ball played in American colleges an
{ schools is not nearly SO harmful an
| dangerous as that which is played
! England, yet the tendency to violei
: exercise is everywhere SO great that
ought to be checked. Youths Con
| DaDion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15

Whats them things, do sou sup
pose, Silas?" said Tabithy, as they saw
the fire hand-grenadcs in the hotel.
..They'rc TO put out fires With. but
hang me Of don't think 1t would talks
moro water a thsy hold to sauenek 4
roed-s.sed Ore. "~-HarpeTa Besas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15

-Mamma-s'H How many times hare
told you not to put your feet on me
sofa?' Angel Child-sr Bout seven
hundred. guess" Mamma--sWell.
what do you mean by putting them
theresn Angel Child--aoh. thought
you'd get tired OF tsllins me after o
while ssspetFalt TrIbuas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-04-15

Sophy was true prophet There
was no real HARM done. The next
mail brought letter full of cntreatics
to be pardoned. and a brief, brusque
note to me, which told me, not exactly
in SO many words, but in spirit, that !
had a great deal better have minded
my own business.
Which really think i had.-Figaro
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-07-15
Tn. world. Fa,r-wh.t 1. Msa.a

The Worlds FAir-What 1t Means,
II means that from May l until OCT. 81
there will be on exhibition in Chicago The
triumphs Of all the ages. The rsrest md
choicest specimens of the handiwork Of
man from the nations Of the earth will b.
there to instruct and delight.
That for six months Chicago will DO the
most cosmopolitan spot on the globe.
That the American psople will have the
and observing the habits and characteristics
Of the poorle Of every nation in the world.
That villages" Of the different foreign
countrieh constructed by aud made Mp
entirely OF the people from such countries,
will be = most interesting feature Of tho
fair.
That the American citizen, of whatever
self back again 10 the land of his origin
By. visiting and studying these foreign
''villagss."
That . few DAYS or weeks spent At the
Worlds fair will be worth years of travel.
That this 10 the grandsst opportunity the
estino study and pleasure. and that a "trip 70
Chicago during tho next six months will be
the event Of . lifetime.
The Chicago, Milwaukee d 81. Paul rail-
way o6sra the best and most frequent train
1ervics from 81. Paul and Minneapolis to
Chicago. The only line lighting its trains
by electricity. The meat perfect dining
s~srvios. and the best sleeping cars In this
countr.. Ask your agent for tickets via
''Ihs Nilwaukes"-the Governments Fast
Asst. 6sn'l. Pass. Agent,
st. Paul. MINI.
NorE.-Write for a c.. N. Est. P. World's
fair folder. II gives full particulars % IL
how to visit tho far and what II will cost.
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Fest TiUs 70 Chicago and ~ louisa
NaN EahaAula.

Upon May =. the Minneapolis d 81. Leafs
railway. albert Lea tosts." viii inauGuSats
anew tins schedule between ~ Paul. Min
nsapolis, Chicago and 81. Louis. which. for
speed, comfort and convenience cannot -
exesllsd.
The "CAnnon Ball Exprsss" for Chicago
Will isavs 81. Paul 6:26 3. M, Minneapolis
TO- p. -. arriving At Chicago II Z. NJ. r.
turning leaving Chicago at 400 p. m. daily.
The ~. Louis special" Will leave 81.
daily. arriving 81 Quincy. l0:25 :. M, Has
nibal 11:16 .. M, st. Louis 800 ,. "a.
Breakfast and icneh served In dining eas.
Retu ming leave ~. Louis 1890 ,. m. This
10 the quickest time over Ill conpetitots BY
three hours.
Train No. 2 for Dss Moinss. Chicago and
Kansas City will lsavs ST. Paul u $50 Z.
M. AinneaEolis 1880 q. M. arriving at Dss
Aotnss 800 3. M. Kansas City $50 Q. n.
1hts 10 the quickest ana best train from 81.
Pan! OF Minneapolis TO Ksnsas City and ths
Train No. 2 leaving n above il also thu
fastest train for Denver and Colorado
points BY two hours.
Train No. 1 for Nsnkato, Wasssa and
Albert Lea will leave ~. Paul Al 1876 p M,
Minneapolis at $40 p. m.
Train No. n for Redwood Fails, Man.,
WATERFOWL, Z. D.. and intermediate Sta
tions will leave 81. Paul 7.60 q. M. Mime
apolis $50 q. n.
Luxurious service will b found upon
every train. The equipment being Of thu
latest improved pattern. Pullman ca
lighted slespefs. free chair ssRs. sto.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-07-15
Cash Store

We propose to make this week
a memorable one in our business
by offering bargains in reliable
goods that cannot be duplicated.
A close study and scrutiny of the
items advertised will bring buy
ers to our establishment. Now
is the time to reduce stock, low
prices will do it alone. So
down they 60.
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Union Pacific Excursion Rates Now In
Effect From Helena.
To Chicago and return, account
Worlds fail. 66 20
To 81. Louis and return ............ Is 90
To all Missouri river points and re-
Urn 80 90
All round trip tickets to Chicago are
limited 10 November 10; to st. Louis and
Missouri river points, ninety days.
On tho 10Th Of Zach month excursion
tickets are sold to Utah and California
points a. follows;
To San Francisco and return ..........' $75
To Los Angeles md return .......... 50
To Salt Lake and return. ............ 70
Tickets to California points ars limited
to six months. and to Salt Lake sixty days.
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TIME SCHEDULE.

TIME SCHEDULE.
In effect on and after Monday. june s. 1888.
TRAINS ARRIv. AT HELENA.
No. 1. Pacific Mail. west bound ........ 1000 .. m
No !, Atlantic mail. east bound 49,. -. l0:4S p m
No. 8. Logan and helena. passenger.
5, Pacihc k1press, west bound).... 2:o5 .. m
No. q. Garriasn and Helena passenger.
connecting At Garrison with No. I.
Atlantic Express, east bouGdl $3.50. 1920 p. m
No. 3, Marynville passenger ..l1:2OA m
No. 10. Marysville accommodation. 49,. $50 y. m
No. y. WickcA Boulder and Elkhorn
passenger. ,...... Sis p M
nesdays and FridAys.................. zoo p. m
TRAINS DEPART FROM HELENA
Nc. 1, Pacific Mail. west bound ........ 10:ln D.. m
No. 2, Atlantic II oil. east bound .lc:S5p m
(conpecting At Logan With No. 1,
Atlantic kxprees. east bound) 49,. 1910 p. m
No s Garrison and Helena passenger.
tcsnusctins II Garrison with No. y,
Pacific ExpSess, west bound) ..,... 2:1h 2. m
Nc. Z. Marvsvile passenger ........ 7As = IN
No. Z, MAryyviue accommodation. 80. S:i5 u m
No. ID. Wickes louder aud Elkhorn
No. ici, Kimina,l mixed. Mondays. Wed. iowa
For Rates, Maps. Time Tables or Special
Information apply to ChaA. q Fss. General
Passenger sad Ticket Agent. st. Paul,
Man,, Or
I'D. EDGAR,
General Agent Of the Northern Pacific u. Il ct
HELENA. MONT.
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Notice.
A competitive examination under tho
rules Of the United States civil service COM
mission for grades Of clerk and carrier in
the classified postal service. will be held on
Aug. 5 at the city hall in Helena, Mont.
Applications for this examination must be
made on blanks furnished BY the under
signed.
Applications will not be accepted unless
filed before - o'clock m. Monday. July II.
1888. A. E. Golfers,
Secretary Board of Examiners.
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To the /.

! beg to inform the lsdiss OF Helena II
thsy wish 10 have their hair dressed in the
latest Paris styls BY > thorough French
haivdsesser will please leave orders as Ms.
Fishers millinery store. South Main street,
and Will call at yourl residence without OK
ira charge. Gray and blsachsd hair re-
stored TO its original color.
D. MrToRApoyIC. CoidIeur.
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RuIneus Loss.

~. - = 1<OOos .r.".
Why ID II that psopls in general are 20
prone TO disregard loss Of strength, clearly
pc csptibls In bodily Bh'iukags. failure OF
appetite. broken restp Incomprshsnsibls
but true. Sheer carslessness. an overwsen-
ing confidence In the power Of nature to
ger thrown BY distressed nature IL waning
strsn eth. An s~ficient tonic IL the best
safeguard against impending peril. Among
the ~tnviRorants which modern science has
developed and experience approved is Hos
letters Stomach Bitters. and II occupies
the drst place. Digestion, renewed BY this
genial stomachic. compsnsates for a drain
Of vital force. and a regular action Of the
bowels and tranquil condition Of the nerves,
complete restoration Of viaor. The bitters
remedies liver and kidney trouble and
Inalarla.
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Death Of MRS. Tower.

After . long. lingering illness from con-
sumption. Mrs. julia A. Tower. wife Of
President i. F. Tower. DID,. Of Montana
University, psaosfully passed away al 1918
2. %. July IL. ~ Univorsity place, aged 58.
Funeral services will b held At the univer-
sity 81 four p. M. IN Saturday. July ID.
Friends Of the deceased are invited TO be
present.
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Samuel X. Davis-Specini.
INVESTMENT STOCKS.

Gold Stocks
Bald Butts-Ths great gold mine of Mon
tana; 40 stamrs being added TO the mill;
ve'y little stock offered. I have an aegre-
gate Of 1.5OO shares, 100. 800 and 600 lots.
oped; mill running Satisfactorily; orc good
average grade. giving assurance OF increased
mill facilities in the near future. some
lots of stock cheap to realize money.
Pieaan (Marysville)-A promising gold
mine; a large majority OF the stock pooled;
very little offered; 81 shares only for sale.
Silver stocks
Iron Mountain The best In the list: nav.
Ing dividenda. and can do SO at present
price of silver; 1000 and GOO shares at q
price. cheap.
Benton Group (NeihaHt)-Ons block OF
10000 shares; will be subdivided.
26 aud ~ Bailey Block.