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KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live BET.
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products 10
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure LIQUID
laxative principles embraced In tho
remedy, Syrup of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas.
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax.
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevcB
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval Of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid.
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak.
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug.
gists in Soc and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup Of FgS
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
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cross wAl keep moving until one end
of the paper is Immediately over the
spot where your finger is. Afterwards
run your finger slowly around the
glass, and the cross will mysteriously
move in the same direction. This
curious phenomenon is due to vibra-
tions occasioned by the friction of the
finger against the glass.-London Mil
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THE MAGIC CROSS.
An Amusing Experiment which Produce,
n Curious Phenomenon.

Curious Phenomenon.
Take common wine glass and fill it
nearly to the rim with water. Then
cut two strips of paper and place them
on the glass in the form shown in this
illustration. Let them assume the
shape of n cross, and bend the ends
downward along the outside edge of
the glass. Before doing this, however,
1t is advisable to paste the two pieces
at the point where they meet and pass
each other. This will keep them in
their proper places. Now wet your
fingers slightly and run the glass any
where between the ends of the cross.
As you do SO you will see the cross
move by some invisible agency. The
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09
The Moon and Lunacv.

A short time before DR.. Charcot died
he said in n lecture that semi-scientists
had for more than fifty years ridiculed
the idea that the full of the moon was
a dangerous time for mad people. Bet
ter informed men are coming back to
that old-time notion, said DR.. Charcot,
as the result of increased learning on
the subject of earth tides, similar to
the OSCILLATION of sea tides.
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

Wife-Did you notice, dear, at tbs
party last evening how grandly our
daughter Clara swept into the roomp
husband with a grunt)-Oh. vesl
Clara can sweep into the room grand.
ly enough, but when it comes to sween.
ing out the room she isn't there :
Texas Siftinrs,
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where the Danger Lay.

Cool-Headed Citizen-What are you
running for? The dog is going in the
opposite direction.
Fleeing Citizen (bareheaded and
frantic)%A policeman is shooting at
itl-Chicago Tribune.
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Rightly Named

Amy Ashplatz tcrushing the newt.
door little girl with display of her
knowledge of style)-W'en Won eat
yer meals at nightdo yuh call It dinner
or supper2
Tessie (of the Alley tenement,--
We call it lucky. Chicago Record.
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such Ignorancsi

Bobby-Papa, who was Peter the
Great?
Papa-That's a nice question for a
little Sunday-school boy to ask. Why
don't you study your Bible2-Jndge.
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Capital I'm Nursarias.

A capital of So, 100000 is invested in
the nursery interest IN 17a,0O0 acres OF
land. In all horticultural pursuits the
entire capital is estimated at over 81,
O00,0O0,ooo by the census of the agri.
cultural department.
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success FolIows raIIure

To cure disease when, instead of the nu.
merous pallialives of that scourge of hu
manity, that potent and comprehensive
medicine, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, is
resorted to. Improvement Is rapid aud re.
lief complete when it is used in cases oi
liver or malarial complaint, dyspepsia, con.
stipation, nervousness, kidney weakness OF
neuralgia. Deblitated people speedily gain
strength when digestion is renewed by the
Bitters
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HOuSEkEEPERS ESos Ms srs Ct naa .n!' .,IIis1 sns,

IIOUOCNCCI LILO VIC are now SelHg
the celebrated Rogers Silver spoons, In sels
OF six, for es. 90; regular price, Si.3. In ordsi
to convince you OF the merits OF these goods W
will send yor set on receipt of Sl.25, and whsa
you are satisfied with their quality and beaa'{,
you can send us the rs cents balance. Also 81
knives and six forks TO match, heavy silver
plate, for $3.50; regular price, $500 Goo1s ssa,
to your address, postage prepaid. Remit poSla
note or stamps. Address w. ii. RlLEf, !,
No. 86b Wost Lake Street. Chicago, ~
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

Editor Woman's Home Queen-These
jokes are old; read them when was
young girl.
Humorist (anxiously and persuasive
ly)-But, surely, that can't be so very
long ago!
Editor with dignity However, 1
think we can fad place for them. I'll
take them.-Puck.
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places of public assemblies or OF Office
buildings, bridge sidewalks, pave
ments over vaults and other places
where dense crowds are likely to
gather.
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

A DELUDED WIFE.-Tho Unmarried One
fare men really such uwfully wicked
indeed. Why every time Charlie has TO
stay down town Mt the office, away from me
at night, it just makes him feel so bad that
he's almost sick the next day."-Detroit
Trihuna
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she FINrssED. .-"How did that plain Miss
Homely manage to get a husbands She
must have played her cards WELL" Eyes,
but 1t was against Hoyle She made q
sneak. ."-Detroit Free Press
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

M. L. THOMPSON & Co., Druggists, Cou.
dersport, Pa, say Halls Catarrh Cure Is
the best and only sure cure for catarrh they
ever sold. Druggists sell 1t, 75c.
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

THE Public Awards the Palm IN u.L,
Honey OF Horehound and Tar for ca,,ssg WA
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one ,r,ssaa'
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

BEEcHAM's PILLS, the certain cure for bill
iousness and sick he dache, are pleasantly
coated and nice to take Price. 25 cents.
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

"WHY does Suagsby keep his hair eu, !.
shorti" Because he's getting bald ana any \
won't have 1t long. ~ Philadelphia Rssa.
The sea coast echo., 1893-12-09

"Do roU know much about that bor,. :.
bought from the deaconli II know ~, "
about the deacon than did.n-I,ife ''
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
ELECTRIC BITTERs.

This remedy is becoming so wen
known and SO popular as to need no
snecial mention. All who have used
Flec,r;c Bitters sing the same song OF
praise.-A purer medicine does no,
exist aud it is guaranteed to DO all
that ia claimed. Electric Bitters WIN
cnre ali diseases of the Liver and
Kidneys. will remove Pimples, boiis,
Sail Rheum and other affections caused
by impure blood.-Will drive Malaria IA
from the system aud prevent as wei
as cure all Malarial fevers.-For cure
of Headache, Consumption aud lnai
gestion try Electric Bitters-Eh.ir'
satisfaction guaranteed, or money re
fuuded.-Price so els. and Sl.Vo Pc
bottle at Guenard Drugstore.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
Orr Young friend, lawyer Davis, in

Orr Young friend, lawyer Davis, ln-
formed us this week that he had re-
us for one of the examin-
ING committee, whose duty 1T IS TO ex-
anime all applicants for positions IN
the public schools. Some men are
born great, others achieve greatness,
while some have greatness thrust upon
them. We are of the latter Grass
Greatness has been thrust upon US
A striking example of that undying
principle OF fraternal and professional
love that pulsa.es in the lwyer's bosom
They will stick TO each other
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Seeing the school children pass the
RID. office in the mornings on their
way to school carries the writer BACK
70 other DAYS when he did the same
thing; aud as each one passes oy.
many are the old associations when
are recalled of those golden hours OF
life-the happiest of all.
Take me back, take me back through tne
tide of my years
To the scenes Of my youth, which sweet
onos ara;n let me live those bright days
And recall all the hours that will come
neyermore.
Take me back to the playground, she
Reside The still lake, meath the cottonwoods
tall IF
In each spot let me revel and play as 81
| yore, ..ora
Take me back to the school room-once
again let me look
) At the desk where pondered o er propie"
ror ,t iau there v recollection's sweet visions
49,
And enkindle warmth that will never
grow cold.
! Take me back once again. as .he he0''As
years roll. e.. ,nx
!, To the playmates ofyouth; when hrst my
free soul ~,Ies,
Felt the throb of companionship. arties'
and true. .,., an,
When nv thoughts were all guileiess AM
no evil knew.
-. hat
Take me back-but alas tits in vain 'ha'
n sigh ,,,. Tho rae
D. through the sky;
= They are gonei And my heart Ieeis pan
y For the scenes of my childhood can neye
90 forget.
90 Then farewell but no! Twill cling 70 Tue
- still, f,1sl
to As long as my memory its functions 1uini
In the years yet to come they VIII neip
20 assuage of -
IN The sharpness OF grief and the cares Of o
age.
And thus as life's river bears my bark avn
-. fast, ,,,,t a. u
at Many fond, longing look will turn 70 y
Nc Tn INV latest decline will smile as ga1
OF once for all, on the shore where spent
a,a young days.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

The BID. Office had a good treat
last Saturday morning. Father Maine
dropped in ana showed US book Of
magnificent pictures of the worids
Fair buildings, taken from various
points of view. He took pains to de-
scribe every one and to give us all
idea of the exhibits, besides impress
ing upon us an idea of the magnitude
and grandeur of the entire exposition
Il afforded us great pleasure as wei
as instruction to listen to bis converse
ton; aud when he left, our MUD was
fully made up to drop the thous
aud dollar law suit we haye-ln eA
pectancy-and go to the Fair.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

I,eyee work is beginning to be vig-
orously pushed in East Carroll WORK
ON Longwood and Deesona levees mas
commenced. A force is still on ASH
ton and Cottonwood. BY to-night'lie
Wvly levee will be completed. WORK
on the Point Lookout levee will begin
Monday. If the present beautiful
weather continues, The entire line VII
be completed in time to harden before
the spring rise.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
LA GRIPPE.

During the prevalence OF the grippe
the past seasons it was notlceaoie
fac, that those who depended upon
DIR. Kings New Discovery, not ohly
had speedy recovery, but escaped
ali Of the troublesome after effects OF
the malady. This remedy seems TO
have a peculiar power in effecting
rapid cures not only in cases OF La
Grippe, but in all Diseases of Throat
Chest and Lungs, aud has cured cases
of Asthma and Hay Fever OF long
standing. Try it and be convinced. \
won't disappoint. Free Trial Bottles
at Guenard Drug Store.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Miss Nellie Paxton, first assistant
teacher in the public school, arrived
on Friday morning Of last week
Mics PAXTON is very popular among
her scholars. and the best evidence OF
the affection which the children have
for her is the universal delight which
they manifested when they heard ina
she would return again this fall
Welcome back
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

The colored public school opened
last Monday with very largo attend
apce aud only one teacher, the prlnci-
nal. ]. A. Harris. Some of the coioreo
neople demanded an examination OF
the applicants for the position OF a.
sistan,. and the consequence was that
none of them could stand the test
The scho oil needs another teacher i'm
mediately.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

The feathers left here TUESDAY
evening with good trip aud the
prospects of better one as she went
aown the river. She landed here
,;,h s12 bales of cotton, taking on 10
from purdy's side ofthe landing anu 20
fro,. schneider's. She had aboard l4l
Refuge sacks of seed, 1876 bales OF nay
and 5000 slaves, Decides other freight
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
THE PUBLIC SCHOOL.

Last Monday morning the public
school opened with The large member
ship Of eighiy-eight scholars. Al OF
the teachers were promptly on i1and
and everything starred OF pleasantly
During the week more pupils came 'n'
aud within q few weeks the entire
number will foot up 10 one hundred. |
II was cur pleasure to visit the school
Lsovara, DAYS since and 10 enjoy hall
hour in the different departments,
chatting with the teachers and nearing
Inc children recite. In Professor
Dudley's room there are about ih'f's
scholars, consisting of the older ana
more advanced ones. Il was the houf
for Latin, aud as we listened 70 me
parsing and translating, our thoughts
ran back to the time when we waaeu
i through .bonus bona bonum," IN Inc
genuine schoolboy fashion.
Il Miss bessie Bells room was heA'
visited. Here the little ones were
, bending with studious looks over Their
| hooks. while the class in geography
was telling the teacher all about Inc
: sun rising in the East every morning.
! which is on The right hand side OF th'
e map, looking up at the top OF II. MIS-
IS bessie occupies the rear room. on
@ has about fhirty-three scholars.
i; In the new room Miss Paxton na
r thirty odd. These are the in'ef'ht
e. date scholars between the other wv
ID departments. 1t was our pleasure
We visit this room also and to learn NOR
al about geography, especially OF cat
at racts. tributary rivers, commer'
cs and other things which we had 10
re gotten all about, as it hasbeen years
us wav back in the forty's--since v
ed went over the same ground.
ng We were pie ased TO note the perie
lid decorum manifested, and the order
mt. manner in which the children recit
,ell their lessons. This speaks well, u
to only for them, but tor the teache
ers It shows the respect they comma
ort from the scholars, which is not co
of mon virtue among teachers.
ent noted that each room was erainl
fol- for space. The school Is badly
ant need of more seats. In Miss Paxto
els, room especially we noticed IN
e children on several of the seats, WI
is great inconvenience. The lar
rom new room is of great advantage,
ded after the necessary desks are seeui
the everything will be very comfofla
ghts arranged. We hope the school DO
out will attend to this matter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Mrs. F. NJ. Taylor arrived nome
r.nesday morning on the Lcathers'
after spending the summer al r'ss
ch,;s,;an with the family of Capt, o.
B. Donnally. We are glad 70 learn
that the health Of their son Bailey Il
mucb improved. 1t is the wish OF the
RID that he will soon be restored 'e
perfect heath again.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
Elsewhere will be seen notice re

Elsewhere will be seen a notice re-
ouesting the planters TO meet IN Town
and take some action to prevent LABOR
from being taken from the parish.
The .log" question will be DIS
cnssed also. We refrain from any
comments until we see what course
the people will take. Both OF these
questions are of vital Importance te
the people as whole, and we nope
The most effective steps viii! be taken
10 remedy matters.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Mr. Dan Searles was here this week
with his sample case fitting up the
dudes. Times are too hard though
for very many dudes. The financial
s,r;,oeuey has declmated them terribly
DO like we do here al the BID ONCE
bovs Turn your last year'ssnit inside
out. Nobody will know the amer
epce.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
ENTERTAJNED ON THE T. r.
LEATHERS.

Last week when the steamer
Leathers passed up, . very cordial IN
yita,ion was given 10 the young peo-
ple OF Providence by Capt e
Leashers and his son, Mr.. Frank
ILeathers, to make the round trip up
10 Grand Lake and back the following
week. This invitation was EXTENDED
them through Mr.. j. d. Tompkins.
But as the boat passed up very early
Tuesday morning, the crowd could
not be gotten together in time 70
board her, SO they awaited her return
ltha. evening. A short while after
dark she arrived here and was imma-
diaseIy taken possession of by the eager
crowd of pleasure seekers Capt.
Mike Carbine and Mr.. Frank Leathers
} were waiting to receive them ana
I preparations were at once made for q
. dance. A portion of the beauliiu'
!. cabin was cleared, and soon every
0 body was whirling round III th'
: mazes of the waltz with mir1h ane
merriment at their highest.
/ Later on the hospitable steward IN
: yited all to supper. and we can safer
+ saw that it has been long time sue
!, we have set down to more sump'uou
Il aud tempting repast The taol
: groaned beneath its choice eoloie'
a. while the lucious punches OF CaliIo
r. mia grapes and the large bananas D.
hes a dozen varieties of cakes au
sweetmeats made such sight, that v
ed were inclined to utter that proyeroi
ur female expression-"Oh! isn't III
- lovely r'-when we Toasted our Opt
mon the inviting scene. Then the
was oyster soup, celery, deiicio
=. salads prepared in the most approx
- stvle. and other things SO appetizi
thai the most fastidions epicure col
not have found the slightest compiai
80 Just as supper was over the .
, i tapped and the crowd fastened
the bid Capt. Carbine and Mr.. Lea'n
10 good night. The writer MADE sn
address, thanking them in Dehali
the young people for the magazine
day reception rendered them. Then
The lowed the "yell," lead by Serge
,eot McCo,loch-aHika, hika. hika-
,ere boom. ah-Providence, Providenc
! rs rah, rah, rah!!W
d % The boat backed gracefully II
TAI the shore and the revelers Wen
hay their way homeward, watching
ight. flashing rays of the electric NJ
until the beautiful steamer was
''a", of sight. The society DIVORCES
iseu Providence feel under many OBJ
'eeA tons to Capt. Carbine and Mr.. LIE
hons ers. aud the day is far distant v
. u they will cease to remember VIII
nave ting emotion the few hours speh
'nicn delightfully."- on their magnificent pr
tha' Of the waters. In behalf of each
iai'- all, we tender once again our heal
thanks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Quite sad occurrence happened on
Friday of last week. Mr.. Q. john
SON. the saw mill man, was stricken
suddenly with paralysis out at his
mill in the swamp, and now ne IS
practically helpless. His entire LETT
aide. from The shoulder down, is life-
less and useless. He was working on
some portion of his machinery when
The stroke came. He fell down in the
saw dust, but got up Immediately ano
went to his saw to sharpen it, whel
he perceived that he could only us'
one hand. Over the other he had NJ
control. He fell . second time, bu
managed TO get TO the door OF NJ
room near by, where he was picke'
up and placed in bed. Il then Dc
came apparent that he was paraiyzee
the whole left side being affected. Il
was brought into town aud sent !
The Charity Hospital Tuesday nigi
on the Leathers. We regret this mi
fortune exceedingly. Mr.. Johnsc
was a good, honest aud hard workil
! man He leaves behind two lits
. boys without any means 81 supper
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
Communicated
HAY RIDE.

4ha oya Coach Of Society 10 numbering
AWAY. 49, 4 II &. ..,t,y IL, :
And smash is predicted Tor az s cary uas 5
Anil, protests abundant, and plenty u
pains. =. ! n
up Tor a race -
But the old thing is rickety ana eau s'a"s'
the Face: toa
The gait IS too fast, and the leaoe's Wy
s.sappy." 60 ola
spappy.' aawr ths
slide.
And draw the line tight at the naughty
..hay ride" p.osrNcrR
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
A ttention Planters!

All those interested in the labor
question and the levee interests OF Inc
parish are requested to met at the
Fireman's II all next Wednesday al IL M.
important questions, touching the IN,
teres, of every planter in the parish,
will be discussed A full attendance
is earnestly requested.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Prof. B. F. Dudley arrived last
saturday morning from Kansas where
he spent his vacation. He brought
hack with him his bride, who will be
quite an addition to Providence society
The Banner-Democrat ex'ehus ~
both a hearty welcome. Congra'u'a-
tions, Professorl
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Fifteen wagons came in from West
Carroll over tile new road this week
loaded down with cotton aud seed
They returned with freight. The
cotton belonged to Messrs. WHY and
Buchanan. Mr.. b. came in with tht
wagons.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
r. d. McCANDLEss. Secretary.

Mr. Editor Quite number OF the
most prominent planters from all
parts of the parish met in town iast
"wednesday and condemned III the
most emphatic terms the course per-
sued by Mr.. w. H. Davis in his Efforts
TO induce The labor from our parish.
Several waited in town until late AZ
night TO see him aud failing TO do 60
authorized committee TO see MT
Davis as soon as possible and monty
him to leave without further warning
Petition can be seen at the drug store
containing the names of nine-tenths o
the planters condemning the cours'
persued by Mr.. ID. xnr,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Master NimIl.. lite lett MRlday
morning for The state University a
Baton Rouge. Nim'no isa manly NJ
lie fellow 10 leave by himself for the
first time and go 10 school. We hope
he win have pleasant aud instructive
session.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

-Four or five bales of cotton were
brought in from the extreme upper
end of West Carroll this week ana
sold here in town. The parties took
their wagons back laden with goods
and provisions. The road to the HIS
will pay il the long run.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07
SDecial II Office.

Have your corn ground every Sat.
urday at Black Bayou Mllls-free O
toll THOS. s. SITTON
Aug-26-9s-ly.l Manager
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Mr.. g. NJ. Simrall of Mayersvilie'
was down in the early part OF the
week looking for cotton pickers. do
took about twenty back with him. ana
saws that he will bring them BACK
whenever they want TO return.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

The children of the Methodist sun
day school will give muslcai tue 'a..
ter part Of next week. we nope -
y i'll be literally patronized, as ineir
object is laudable one.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1893-10-07

Mr. Yancy Bell and sister, Miss
bessie. returned from the Worlds
Fair last Monday morning Miss
bessie arrived just in time to take
charge of her department in the pub
liz school