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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
BUILDING AND SCIENCE
THE BICYCLE BOAT.

Quite Popular on the Lakes OF tho Bois
dc BouIogne-Ths Motive system of the
New-Fangled Pleasure Craft-How the
Ratio OF the Gearings Is Calculated-The
Question Of Speed.
Small pleasure boats propelled by a
screw actuated by pedals have been OBJ
served since last summer upon one OF
the lakes of the Bots de Boulogne.
Their mechanism is ingenious. The
idea of substituting a screw actuated
by pedals for oars or paddle wheels is
not new, but this Is the first time that
we have seen it realized in sufficient
" practical manner to assume the pro-
portions Of genuine enterprise. The
motive system of this new boat, de-
vised by Mr.. Wallet, has much analogy
with that of bicycles, and it is
for this reason that it has been
called a bicycle boat. One of
the models especially 1.-THE one fig
ured 81, which is designed for one per-
son, recalls the bicycle. In another
model, designed for several persons,
the saddle is replaced by an arm chair,
as shown in the general view at the top
of the engraving. In both systems
the motor is the same. 1t consists of
horizontal shaft that passes through
the stern Of the boat and carries the
screw. To this shaft are keyed two bevel
wheels, A and B, either of which may
be thrown into gear at will with q
third mounted upon vertical axis.
The latter receives motion from the
pedals through the intermedium Of an
endless chain running over sprocket
wheel A hand wheel keyed to the
top of this axis keeps up the motion
and renders it regular.
The shaft of the screw Is movable in
the direction of the length Of the boat,
and this, through system of levers,
d C, that the pilot has within reach,
permits of throwing either the pinion,
A or B. into gear at will. There Is
thus obtained, without any necessity
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
NOT ALTOGETHER FRIENDLY
The Selfish Motive That Actuated Benefi-
cent Deed.

The Selfish Motive That Actuated Bench
cent Deed.
A young man wearing red necktie
and new spring suit boarded yellow
car at the post Office the other evening
He slid gracefully into seat. and had
just buried his face in paper wher
the conductor touched him on the
shoulder and held out his hand for the
fare.
The young man fumbled through hi.
pockets while the conductor still held
out his hand expectantly. As he turned
his last pocket inside out he turned rec
as he remarked:
81 will have to walk, guess; CAM
find any money"
Never mind" said a small mar
with ragged beard and rusty hat
here's nickel"
The conductor took the money, rang
his bell, and went out on the platform.
ut was very kind of you. am sure, =
said the young man. where can find
you tomorrow to repay your kind
ncss?"
'.You needn't mind bothering about
that" said the little man. II was
actuated by selfish motive"
"A selfish motive. What was it,
pray?"
Il wanted revenge upon the con.
ductor. That nickel was lead nifkel
When he turns in his cash at the end
Of the run it will be detected AMI he
will have to make it good. He lives
| next door to me and kicked my dog
last week. kansas City Times
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
THE COMMERCIAL HIGHWAYS.
A Few Railway Statistics Put Into inter-
estfng Comparison.

Few Railway Statistics Put Into inter-
esting Companion.
Relatively to its area, Europe is much
better furnished with railway facilities
than any other of the worlds CONT
nents, and even in Europe, where the
railway system had its origin. and
where it affirmed to its vigorous ado
lescence at much earlier period than
elsewhere, unless we except the United
States, the rate of growth during the
last decade has been considerable. If
the Wple of Europe were to be sup
piled W. railways to the same extent,
relatively to area and population, as
the United kingdom, the railway sys-
tenn of this old continent would still
appear to be only in its infancy. The
British isles have an area of 121, 115
square miles, and as the mileage of
railways opened is now close on 20. 600
miles, there is, roughly, one mile of
railway to six miles of area.
If the same relationship of railway
mileage of area were to be established
in Europe generally. the total railway
mileage, instead of being only 1876, bs2
miles, would be raised to about $50, 900
miles, or nearly five times as much as
it is at the present time. Europe, how
ever, although it has nearly one-third
of the total railway mileage of the
world, has only about one-fourteenth
of the worlds known land surface, so
that if the density of railway mileage
were as great throughout the land
surface of the globe as in the British
isles, the ultimate railway mileage,
instead of being only about $40. 900
miles as in 1890, would rise to $500. 900
miles, or nearly thirty times as much.
This, of course, is an impossible figure.
and is only interesting as showing
what still remains to be done in the
way of extending the existing network
of the arteries of commerce and travel
A large part of the land surface of
the globe is uninhabited, owing to its
aridity or to the rigors of the climate.
No one would dream of constructing
railways in 'Greenland's icy noun
tains," although a good deal has al
ready been done, and much more re-
mains to be achieved in 'Tndia's coral
strand. "-Fortnightly Review.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
BICYCLE BOAT OF THE BoIs DE BoULoeNE.

BICYCLE BOAT OF THE BOIS DE BoULOGNE.
of modifying the motion of the pedals,
backward or forward movement or
even complete stoppage, if the shaft
be given an intermediate position. As
foI the steering, that Is effected
through bar, analogous to that Of
bicycles, which controls the rudder.
The ratio of the gearings is so cali
culated as to obtain multiplication
of five. and the pitch of the screw is
SO centimeters. Each revolution OF
the pedal therefore causes the boat to
move forward 80 meters. Suppos-
ing that one stroke of the pedal be
given per second, an advance of 174
meters will be made per minute or
1o.5 kilometers per hour. But prac.
tically it would be impossible to keep
up one stroke of the pedal per second
very long, and it is necessary, too, to
take into account the resistance Of
the water. which increases very rap
idly with the speed of the boat. From
our own experiments, we believe that
1t is possible to attain a speed of about
clgnI KilOmeterS per nOur III Calm wa
ter and without wind.
This question of speed, however, Is
of no great Importance, for we have a
pleasure boat rather than one for
racing, and the speed is of slight con-
sequence, provided that 1t be adequate.
We have been surprised at the easy
motion of the pedals and at the facili-
\ so1x 81 L.
without fatigue. 1t is a very. agree
able mode of locomotion, that we find
more convenient and more within
reach of everyone than that effected
ny the oar or paddle.-La Nature.
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SUBSTITUTE FOR PIPE roNes.

progress as though every facility were
available.
This applies especially in mechanics
where it is impossible to provide tool
for everything, and when just the tool
required--even though there be such a
TOOLS not at hand.
Our artist recently saw mechanic
who, desiring to unscrew a pipe, and
not having pipe tongs or any of the
usual appliances for such work, picked
up q wrench and piece of round file
and applied them in the manner shown
in the cut. In an instant, and without
difficulty, the pipe was loosened.-Sci-
entific American.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
MAKE YOUR OWN SNOW.
It's Curious Formation In the Full Rays
OF q July SUM-

It's Curious Formation In the Full Rays
Of July Sum.
Two solid bodies, ohs yellow, sui
phur; the other black, carbon, unite
under certain circumstances to form q
colorless liquid, called sulphide of car
bon, which must be handled with
much precaution on account of Its
great explosive property. The soluble
property of sulphide of carbon renders
it valuable to take spots off OF gar
ments. If its odor is tnore disagreed
BILE than benzine or turpentine, it has
at least the advantage of being dis
peeled quickly in consequence of the
prompt evaporation of the liquid.
There is nothing equal to it to
take off spots of paint on
clothes; it does not do it, how.
ever, without creating great fear in
persons who use it for the first time,
for they see on the very place where to
their great pleasure the paint had dis
appeared large white spot, the nature
Of which is hard for them to define,
and the more they brush the more un-
slightly and the larger the white spot
grows Is then the garment lost? No,
for fortunately after few moments
the spots melt away never to show
again. 1t was snow and nothing more.
The sulphide of carbon in evaporating
take heat from the cloth and surround
ing air, and the result of that is a sud-
den lowering of temperature sufficient
to freeze the vapor of the atmosphere.
Without operating on your clothes
you may make the experiment in the
following way: Fill small vial with
sulphide of carbon, taking great care
to do it far from all flame or heated
stove, then close the bottle with a
cork stopper through which you
have previously bored small hole.
In this hole place a piece of plotting
paper made up into small roll. The
paper must reach to the bottom Of the
bottle and about one inch above the
cork. Within fifteen minutes you will
see the outside of this paper GOV.
cred with snow. the quantity OF
which gradually increases. The liquid
has risen through the pores of the pa
per as the oil of lamp through the
wick. When it-gets to the open air it
evaporates and the water contained in
the surrounding atmosphere, being
brought to temperature below thirty
two degrees, has been frozen. If you
divide the paper outside of the bottle
into several pieces you obtain flowers
and most charming effects. You may
make the experiment in summer and
in the full rays of the sun. The result
will be obtained then more promptly.
evaporation being more abundant
ST. Louis Post Dispatch.
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siding where the sides are boarded. II
vines are made to grow over the sides
the beauty of the structure as an orna-
ment to ones grounds will be greatly
enhanced. The whole building should
be stained to secure the best effect.
the roof being of darker color than
the sides, and of a color to COP trast
tremendously with them. Such build
ing could have window sashes fitted to
it, and covers made to put over its lat
tice work, when it would serve as a
pleasant playroom for the children ON
sunny winter days.-American Agri-
culturist
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nothing to do with this phenomenon.
the battery and line were not
s'grounded' as in ordinary use; for
such an arrangement would make the
rarth part of the circuit. Wire enough
to bring the current back again was
employed; and the return was effected,
not on the same set of poles, bat by .
soute indicated In our diagram
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
STATE OF ONO. CRY OF TOLEDO, l..
LUCAS COUNTY.

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Il
the senior partner of the firm of F. j. CHENEY
& Co., doing business in the City of Toledo
County and State aforesaid and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL.
LARS for each andevery case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured BY the use of HALL CATARRH
CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9th day of December, A. d. 1885.
-, A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL. Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur.
faces of the system. Send for estimonials,
free FL. CHENEY u Co, Toledo, O.
tESold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills, Csc.
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Mrs. Brown--I see that the 'sDaugh-
tiers of the Revolution refused to adj
rait Mrs Lightly to membership.
Hrs Jones Yes; but She intends to
organize rival society. Ii necessary
to mako it success. she'll start an
other revolution Puck
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IL Case T. M. Go.

Users of Threshing Machines, Engines
and Sawmills have long been familiar with
the name of the firm heading this notice. Its
career has been consistent and honorable
in an exceptional degree. During the past
winter large part of its mammoth works
have been remodeled and rebuilt, and the
plant is now probably the most complete OF
its kind extant
Careful buyers are learning the lesson
that it pays to deal with reliable firms, and
anyone contemplating the purchase OF
threshing machinery Of any kind, saw.
mills, ETC., should write for illustrated
Catalogue issued by the J. ]. Case T. M. Co.,
Racine, Wis, which is mailed free to any
address.
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westerp American SCENERY.

The Chicago, Milwaukee, & st. Paul R'y
has now ready for distribution sixteen page
portfolio of scenes along its line, half tones,
of the size of the Worlds Fair portfolios
lately issued. They are only ten cents each
and can be obtained without delay by
RENTING the amount to GEO. H. HEAFFoRD,
General kass. Agent, Chicago, Ill
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Like tho Cent. Dew From Heaveu

Comes blissful peace to turbulent, unruly
LIVER LIVER into ssuDect1a and
Stomach Bitters, a boon of priceless worth,
not only to the bilious, but also to the
malarious, the rheumatic, the nervous, the
feeble, the constipated, and those whose
kidneys and bladder are inactive. The liver
is always chiefly involved in malarial conf
plants, for which the Bitters is specific.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14

SHE-ssYou profess to think great deal
of me- That is all right so long as every
thing is going pleasantly. But would you
make any great sacrifice for my sakep He
-sYou know would. Haven't offered to
marry you7"-Boston Transcript.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
WORKS JUST AS WELL.

Wrench and Round File as Substitutes
for Pipe Tongs.
The man who is full of expedients is
the one who gets along in the world.
If what he wants is not ut hand. some
thing else is substituted, and matters
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14
When Travelling

Whether on pleasure bent, or business, take
on every trip bottle of Syrup Of Figs, as
it acts most pleasantly and effectively on the
kidneys, liver and bowels, preventing fevers,
sale in so cents and 81 bottles by all leading
druggists.
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Fin De Steele.

The Poet-This was Moore's idea of "a
woman's devotion:
''Through the furnace unshrinxing thy steps
III pursue,
And shield thee and save thee or perish thers
too
That's true loveI''
The Cynic-Yes; but the women of
the present day wait outside the Gre
matory and collect the life insurance.
Brooklyn Life.
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'sIT's lucky thing" said the sad-eyed
humorist, shat the magazine editor didn't
accept my verse; sWhyl' Because COM
mon decency would then have compelled me
to let up on sarcastic remarks about his not
knowing good poetry when he saw it,
Washington Star.
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That dress made Of fve-cent chal.
lie Is surprisingly cool, and will wear
longer than one would suppose from
the thin nature of the goods.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14

SALLY GAY-"What cunning little fel.
low Mr. Callipers isl' Dolly Swift-'sCun-
ningl Why, he is dreadfully bow-legged.' .
Sally Gay-s.Yes, but that gives him such
an arch look, you know.n-Inter Ocean
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14

GALL the world may be stage,n remarks
the disguised dramatic critic, s'but Shake
speare was wrong when he said that all the
mia Record
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FRESHNESS and purity are impaired to the
complexion by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, SOC.
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HILLs-.sWhen does the f-garden sea,
son openl" Hulls-"As soon as my wife
goes to the country.n-N. Y. World.
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he Was Polite.

Little Boy-That lady gave me some
candy.
Mother - hope you were polite
about it.
"Yes'm.'
What did you say?"
II said ] wished pop had met her be.
fore he got 'quainted with you. Good
News.
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THE WoxAN QUEsTIoN-ssN ow isn't this !
pretty time OF night for you TO get h0net'
Texas Siftincs- So
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SPECIAL VALUE
In breaking up sud
den attacks Of colds,
chlls, fevers, and in
dammation Doctor
Pierce's Pleasant Pei
1ets They carry on
these troubles at the
start. And IL you
would only keep
yourself IN proper
condition with them
- the liver active
] and the system reg.
Mar - ySuid dnd
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PARKER-"Swell boarding house, isn't
itin Barker-"Swellg Hash is never men.
toned except as Renaissance corned beefp"
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ToMMY-ssPaw, what does vice versa
meansn Mr.. -"Why-er-horse and
horse.n- Indianapolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1894-07-14

A WASHINGTON city spring poet killed
himself on Sunday, and by SO doing, put
temptation out of the way OF others-N. Z
Advertiser
Gloucester County Democrat., 1894-08-30
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

President Ladd and all the members
were present at the stated meeting Of Coun-
ell on Tuesday evening last.
Mr.. Livermore of the Finance Commit
tee, reported that the suggestion of the
Treasurer to allow a discount of per cent.
for payment of taxes before Sept. l, was not
favorably considered.
The Committee on Accounts reported
the following approved bills: L. Brown &
Co., $S.4l; D. W. Conway, burial of Lewis
Dixon and Jos. Hogan, SIS each. These
bills were ordered paid, except for the bur
ial of Hogan, who, it was stated, died pos
sessed of some property.
Mr.. Reynolds, of the Fire Committee,
reported a small bill for payment, and
recommended the purchase of new hook
and ladder truck. On motion of Mr.. Mer.
ritt, the Fire Committee was instructed to
advertise for proposals for same.
Mr.. Henderson, of the Vice and Immor-
slity Committee, reported circus coming
to town that would take our sheckels, but
give us no fee as the ring was located out
side the limits.
Mr.. Watkins, of the Ordinance Commit
tee, presented the amended electric light
ordinance, an ordinance defining the duties
and fixing the salary of the librarian, and
the mercantile tax ordinance.
Mr.. Merritt, of the Water Committee,
reported that the Trolley company had been
notified that they must now make con-
tract for water, and presented the following
hills.-
Gloucester County Democrat., 1894-08-30
CLAYTON.

They are putting new iron fence in
front of the Presbyterian Church.
Oscar Campbsll has closed up his place
and expects to 60 to Williamstown to work.
Rev G. w. Tomson has returned home
from his vacation.
There was baptism in the Baptist
Church last Sunday. They have fine
new organ.
Miss L. Williams, of Washington, is
visiting Miss /. R. Steelman.
Grace Woodring, who has been in Jersey
City for seven months, returned home for
visit.
Mr.. Talter Stalcnp and family have re-
Turned home, after spending few days at
Ocean Grove.
Moore's Bros, put fire in the fourth
factory on Monday.
Misses Edna Steelmau, Maryette Kier
and Anna Fisler, have been spending few
days at Seaville camp.
A number of people moved home from
Malaga camp on Tuesday.
W. A. Williamson's family have returned
horne after spending the Summer at Holly
Beach.
Messrs. G. F. Fisler, J. F. Hutchison and
Mrs John DuBoise are attending camp
meeting at Ocean Grove
Mrs. Annie Afford is still on the sick list
but is improving at this writing.
Mr.. Jas. Sherwin, of Mullica Hill, has
been spending few days with friends in
this place.
Mrs. N. V. Getsinger has been spending
a few weeks at Ocean City.
Miss Sallie and Anna Griener, of Rogers
ford, Pa. are spending few days with
Mrs. Samuel Leddon, Jr.
Mr.. and Mrs. Paul Bowers, and Miss
Lizzie Lodge, of Hurffville, are visiting
friends and relatives in this place.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1894-08-30
a Public Nuisanee.

A youthful man, who gave his name as
James Hill, was brought to Jail from
Bridgeport last Saturday on charge of as
saulting an officer. The fellow had caused
a commotion in the town by walking into
houses after dark Friday evening, and de-
manding food. His last attempt was made
at the residence OF Sam1 Murphy, and as
he was leaving, Justice Schlag appeared
and requested him to accompany him to
his Office. The fellow attempted to strike
the Squire, but repented his action a
moment late.
This is the same scoundrel who annoyed
housekeepers in this city on Thursday. At
the residence of lawyer Grey, on Evergreen
avenue, he walked into the kitchen and
demanded breakfast. He opened the re-
trigerator, examined its contents, and Or
dered the girl to bring the coffee, as he
preferred to make that himself A colored
man at work on the place threw him out.
A whipping post, and fifty lashes on the
bare back, is about the punishment such
characters deserve.
Gloucester County Democrat., 1894-08-30
FERRELL.

A large number around here have en-
gagged to work in the canning houses at
Daretown, this Fall.
On next Friday VIM. Smith and wife,
and Frank Lafferty, will start on fishing
expedition to Port Norris-Providence per-
mitting.
On Thursday of last week Mrs. Hannah
L. wife OF William Morgan, died in child
birth under very distressing circumstances.
Mother and child were buried at Ferrell on
Friday. The Rev. Mr.. Luftbery, of Mon
roevilIe, preached the funeral sermon, and
the church was filed to overflow ing with
sympathizing friends. A husband and four
children, two of them small, are left to
mourn her loss.
Monday evening the Board of Education
met at HardingN lille. Some changes were
made in the list Of text hooks previously
adopted, and the book committee was in
structed to make such further changes as
may seem advisable, and to order the books
as soon as possible. A committee of three
was appointed to borrow seventy five dol
lars on the text book appropriation for the
immediate use Of the Board. The District
Clerk was also instructed to call meeting
Of the voters in the township to authorize
the Board to borrow sixty dollars in addi.
tion to the three hundred previously
ordered for incidentals-
On Tuesday Sam. GosIin went on fish.
ing trip to ADglesea. He admits that ths
fish he brought home were bought.
John II. Frye is building new barn OF
his lot opposite the scESoi grounds.
The District Clerk has had the schoo
house cleaned and made ready for tn,
opening Of school next week.