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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

THE acme of politeness was reacnea oy
mining superintendent who posted o placa5t
reading: ssPlease do not tumble down In
shaft. nLTit-Bits.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

WrrE-aI don't believe can ever wear
nv sealskin cloak as it Is now" Huspano
-sWhy don't You have IL mace over NV =
bicycle sweater for winter use''--N'
Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

BRowN-"Our candidate says the salary
If the Office is no object to him." jones'
II suppose he has his eye on the perQsas-
ties. Lie.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

"I WISH | were boy again" said MI
$50 do l." said Jack DAWSON
who had Just been punished, to mmseM y;
ard put you through course OF sproutsr
-UarDer's Bazaar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

yrAsr-saIhat man Wheeler keeps horses,
does he not?n Rather say
the horses keep him. He's in the hvery
business. n-Yonkers Statesman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

HuASp-uI wonder why Mrs. Longtone
dismissed her old family physician and
called in DR.. sugarpill." Halket-.Old Ut,
Harnes advised her to take o two,mile walk !,
avery dav. and keep her lips tightly closed. "
Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

II might control the literature OF s nas
household, would guarantee the wen-Doint
nf the church and state.-Bacon.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

"Do rou remember, Julian, why they shot lot
poor Saint Sebastian so lun OF aa1o"s'
t'Cause they hadn't any gun. Lille.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

LOVE Is the most beautiful form o. egg
tism, egotism the uglest iorm Oh iose--
Fliegendc Blatter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

UNDER modern conditions dlpiomacy
without navy is very much Ike DUH on
n bob-tail f1usll--Detroit News.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

HoussxxErER-"Your milk ts a. tnln a !
water to-day.n Milkman-"Wel, mum, |,
was foggy this morning when we miiAeo
Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Hail, social lifel Into thy pleasing bounds
come to paw the common stock, my share
Of service, and, in glad return, to taste my
Comforts. thy protected ioys.-Thomson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

DOESN'T Couxr.-He-"I thought you say
t the marty that time. PUCK.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

FnrESp-.Your son, understand. mas
literary aspirations Does he write Tor
moueys" Father tfeelpgly) -'unceasing-
ly.n-Fliegende Blatter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

WHEN King Canute ordered the waves 70
roll back, he thought he was talking :"
surf.-Texas Siftings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

he best keeps from anger VINO remember
that God is always looking upon him.-
Plato.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

IwIsH were little seal,
Who knows Of joy no lack,
Since it, through natures favor, Is
Born with sealskin sacque.
Washington Stas'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

"HERE,r said the tailor, as he investea
himself with coat Of his own making, Us
where I get in NY work. '--lndianapohs
Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Soruy-"Your trip to the mountains
seems to have benefited you" Bilkins.
ssIt has made different man of me-" Soft
Wis that sol Then what has become OF
the man loaned ten dollars to when you
left the city}''
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

AL science rests on bneis OF faltn, 10
Of natural laws.-Tryon Edwards.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

"DD you enjoy the concert, Mrs. BarberF
svrhey wasn't any A man came out and
banged pianner, while his wife stood be-
side him snrielsin' at him all the tLme;
Seams to me they'd ought to have arrested
the woman for interferin'." = Harper's
Razar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

SYMPATHY sometimes grows tireQ, out
never gets crippled in both 1eet.-f Dung
Mems Era.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

TEAcHER-ssDanny, define the WORD max
,mum.,n Danny-"It's-it's de limit
indianapolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

By satire kept in awe, they SHRINK TON
ridicule, though not from law.-Byron.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

Halls Catarrh Cure
IA taken internally. Price 75c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

r,,pe Undsrtaken for Herlth's sA.s 49,
..., -. 81 .s.,dsred more bensficial, and the
sses vii ssas along w uss s has Ip1ossctr.
Stomach ; n,asS tonic nerve invigorant anq
and snaon ressn,srIy. Impurities in air an ,
sss staranouzef aaa regulator 81 sas sia
ach, LIVER anu m" and ateudency 10 kidney
and bladder ailments.
.,n,- fo.her oct away to the country
sDID your .AT HarryP, aNo, sir. He was
t tols hmsv to take a vaccination this year.
said Harry.-Harper's Bazaar
D. r,rra for Consumption has no equal aa
fls1 Ss,,rh medicine. IF. NJ. ABBOTT, ooS
e Seneca e ST, Buffalo, N. Y, May y iSss'
CIvnlrr costs N nothing Nane. g uus ivy
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-12-21

c,vuarY costs nothing, but buys every
ching Lady NJ. W. Montague
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
rrrrTEyIyT WILLIAM TAYLOR DEAD

The funeral OF Lieutenant Taylor. OF Lauren hh'
Long Island will be held In the Laurel HI! Epls-
conaI Church at 10 o'clock this morning. While at
,emniing 10 board ferryboat at the loot OF mr.
tvrourth-st this city on Thursday. Lieutenant ray
lor WAS suddenly attacked by vertigo ana TEL INTO
the water lie had been in the water only snort
time when rescued. but all attempts to resusciiate
him failed and he died shortly afte' the arrival OF
ambulance.
Lieutenant Taylor was veteran OF the war ana
was well known in this city, where he was born
0fty-three years ago. When the civil War broke
out he enlisted in the l03d Regiment. which was
known as the Seward Infantry lie served IN
many engagements. and with the regiment at
the Battle Of Antetam. The regiment went into
the battle with LOO men and cane Out WIN ninety
ak He was promoted for bravery from corporal
to first lieutenant. ,, .
To the survivors Of the regiment on their return
to this city "A reception given by the citizenS
and aferward they re-enhsted ana served uftll lle
close Of the war Lieutenant Taylor also served as
a corresp ondent for The Tribune during the war,
and sent this newspaper many graphic accounts OF
engagements from the ffids Of battle. Ii was
bachelcr and lived with widowed sister at Laurel
Hi He wei to DO ana owned consluerapic
property on Long Island -
Alter his death an insurance policy for $'Vv was
found in his pocket in favor ~ salvador T. Lane;
a friend OF his, VINO his drug store at No. "
Spring-st At the tine OF his death Lieutenant
TAYLOR occupied "A con;slenhl place In the firm of
Watcr-st In May he was crested IN Cuba by the
spanish authorities on suspicion OF being SOY. but
was released after two DAYS His old comrades and
friends are invited to attend the funeral.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
CHICAGO NEWSPAPER, CONSULTATIVE

Chicago, Nov. 2i.-The first issue of the afternoon
daily. created by the absorbing Of The Evening
Journal the oldest paper in chicago, by its young
and energetic rival. THE Evening Press" will
make its appearance tomorrow. Il Is understood
that the entire STATS Of both papers VIII be retained
except where duplication would cause confusion
The Evening Press Company. which appears as
the publisher of the consolidated paper is capitalized
at $4,000 1t consists cf George C. Booth. the
largest stakeholder and president. John II. Wilson.
late owner Of The Journal. who retains large
block Of stock. and James +. Scrpps. of Detroit.
These constitute the Board Of Directors. The com
bination viii place in the afternoon field news
paper, with news-gathering facilities equal to those
of any Chicago morning paper. and uneXcclled by
any evening publication IN the world
The absorbing OF The Journal" is the result OF
the ambition OF the ScrippsBOoth syndicate 10
complete their circles OF newspapers which now
include number Of prominent journals in various
parts OF the United States. When The Evening
Press' Company was organized five months ago
by Mr. Booth. there began in Chicago decidedly
new era in the newspaper domain. The success Of
THE Press Mali has been phenomenal. and It's
proprietors have since seen all the papers in the
city. save one come down in Their price to one
cent
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
RFsCrED FROM JTRNIvG VESSEL.

Santa Monica, Cal. No. 2i.-The British bark
Forfarshirc arrived here yesterday, ~ days from
Antwerp She reports that On september T. latitude
ami longitude not stated. she sgttci the British
bark Europea from kelth Scotland. for San Fran
CISCO coaladen. nylns s.gals Of distress. on the
evening of September tie broke out in the hold
of the Europea from Spontaneous combustion. aad
II was found impossible tcput II out Captain Jep-
sen and the crew OF twOty-six men were trans
ferrcd from the Europca the Forfarshire, and the
former vessel was loft q her fate. On october
the double crew had exhausted the water supply
on the Forfarshre. and n put In at Conception,
chill 10 replen ST.. The cew OF the Europca were
dl.emb.rk,l at that por. and on October the
Forfarshre cleared l5r santa Monic2. Captain
Evans o. the F0rfarshe reports the toughest
passage around the Horn within his experience
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
EPISCOPAL MISSIONS IN The CITY

well-attended meeting OF the New-York Prot
estant Episcopal Mission Society held at
o'clock yesterday afternoon in ST. Agness Cnapei,
In West Ninety -seconi-st. Bishop Potter president
OF the society, presided. In the course OF his re-
marks Introducing the speakers Bishop Potter SAID;
To-day We meet In the interest of the Protestant
Episcopal City Mission Society. During the last
twenty-five years the conditions under which We
live in this city have greatly changed. one hum
drcd thousand people in this city know nothing
of the Church and living I'm condition OF prac
teal paganism. There are thousands OF foreigners
among who have religious life. and II IS
our duty to that this class OF citizens Is cared
Cor"
The Rev George +. Nelson. superintendent OF
the society. said among other things: The vast
majority of ou. poor find their misfortunes over
whelmlng They are like an oarsn.an pulling
against the current with a broken When We
compare the life OF the poor copntryman with that
of the city's poor find that the coun,ryman
lives three times long as the poor here.
1t is no wonder many of them lack both moral
ard physical v.gor. especially when we consider
their environment. The pivot upon which the des-
tiny OF our city IS 70 turn is not wnerc 'he lofty
church edinces stand but where the teeming thou
sands live. TO permit that state OF affairs
ist IS to leave storm centre that may overwhe.m
the country. IL IL here where the CITY Mission
Society does its work"
Charity Commissioner John p Faure also spoks.
Mr. Faure said that he better understood the value
OF the work being done by the society because %
the scenes he had Witnessed in the prisons ard
almshouses OF the city since he became a comms-
,ribute to the mI.s!oSarer al a' Bellevue HSsp!ia
WARTS Island ard Blackwelfs Island lie c.osed hg
speech by mak'nS m urgent plea for the liberal
support OF the society by the members OF the Fps
The Rev BrockhoIst Morgan. The general agent
OF The society spoke briefly en- the socieiy's work
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25

1.-THE INTERESTS or LABOR"

The Rev DR.. John r. Peters. rector or 81
Michaers Church. Ninety -ninth-st. and Amsterdam
ave- occupied the pulpit in the Church of the Holy
Apostles Twenty-eighth-s; ana Ninth-ave, last
night and delivered an interesting discourse on
THE Interests OF Labor
In the course OF his remarks the doctor saH mat
the business run by Christian men was not carried
on in the proper spirit nor according 10 the dictates
OF the conscience. No man or woman, he SAID was
strictly speaking. Christian, II he or she ala NOT
work lie referred the present strike and the
failure OF nss concerned arbltrate. In speaking
of labor unions, the doctOred declared that they
had done a great good. and deserved TO be rccos,
nl:ed by the Church Strikes he said, were caused
mostly By a desire the part OF both sides con-
eerned to get a trinc more than they were en-
tl:led to- and abor.ng men, de declared, had bet
tered their condition, and advanced much because
thsy stood united. In closing the doctor paid a
high tribute 70 Bishop Potter for the part he had
taken in bringing together the laborers aid the
hossps recent sirlkeS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
4 CHASE IN CITY HALL PARK.
TWO MEN AcCOsT A POLICEMAN UNAwAHEs AND
AFTER A LIVELY RUN. ARE ARRESTED.

TWO MEN AcCOsT A POLICEMAN UNAWAIEs. AND
AFTER LIVELY Run. ARE ARRESTED
Two poorly dressed arrested after a
stubborn chase In City Hall Park about O'Clock
last night for soliciting aims from Policeman
Taussman, Of the Oak-st station. TaussmaA was
in citizens clothes the time. When he was At
Park Row and Beekman-st. he saw the men beg
ging. For several moments he eyed them Closely
pretending all the while not to be noticing tnenl
Finally the men iostled him and then placed uher
he nds upon his shoulder at the same time demani-
ing money, as they said they were starving. Tauss-
man put his hand in his pocket as though ne IL
tended to crafty their demands but instead puiei
out whistle and blew il twice 70 attract inc a.
tention of the policeman doing duty in the VICINITY!
The sound of the whistle caused me men -
run toward City Hall Park with the poIiceinan dl'-s
them. Policeman Thomas A. Logan, VINO hda sen
the men accOst Taussman also gave chase. pne
OF the fellows captured by TaussHah III MdI'
St. and the other was arrested by Logan at nam
bers-st and Broadway. They were taken 10 'ne
Oak-st. station. where they gave their names az
John Hayes forty-one years old. and James Nolan,
homeless Neither OF them had a knife or
weapon of any kind. They were locked up on inc
charge of vagrancy and begging.
The police who arrested the men say they arc
old offenders and answer the description or TWO
Vell-known criminals who recently nn.shed snOrt
term in the penitentary 1t was said. however,
at the Oak-st t3tion that the prisoners wef9
worklngmcn driven 10 desperation b. hard clrcum'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
CECIL RHODES AND FRANKLIN.
From the Scotsrlan.

In an autograph letter OF Benjamin Franklin
which has just turned up there appears The ro!ow-
Ing passage. under date Philadelphia, Ju.y 81. IN.
II have loag wanted friend IN London wa,se
Judgment could dep.rd on to 9end from time TO
time such pamphlets a. are worth reading on
any subject (religious controversy excepted, Tor
there Is depending advertisements THIS
po.ats - coincidence aGcct.AG great man OF a
alter day. Mr.. Cerl Rhodes has one or two literary
f.iesds IN London vino. al his reiterated request
keep their eye on new books coming ont, and pur-
chasc for him whai they TANK ne would Ike by
nearly every steamer A parcel OF books goes out
addressed - the Cape Premier NJ his charming
hous" at Ronlesbusch lie already possesses a
va table library. especially including al standard
works connected with the Emperors OF ancient
Rome Oddly enough. Mr. Rhodes stpuiates. as
Benjamin Frankln aid hundred and nifty years
ago that he win not have sent TO him any books
dealing with religious controversy.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
MR.. INGALLS, on THE NEW AGHEENENT
HOW THE WEAKER ROAD WILL FARE-oTHER
ASSOCIATIONS MAY BE FORMED.

HOW THE WEAKER ROAD WILL FARE-OTHER
ASSOCIATIONS MAY BE FORMED.
Cincinnati Nov 24-In an interview to-day NJ z.
ingalls, president OF the big Four and Chesa-
peaEe & Ohio Railroads said
For the pas: two years the rates have been very
low but not so low that there was no; profit If
they were rigd.y maintained; but cutting IN
1ulged in to a greater extent than ever before.
The f.s, freight lines used instruments
IN cut rates and nearly every had alliances
and ARRANGEMENTS by which he could secure busl-
moss at a rate that was below the tariff. Hereto
fore all agreements have been broken. Those who
entered into them had no faith in their permanency
and the man who did want TO maintain rates soon
found that in order to get business he would have
to 90 back to cutting. Every road in the Central
Traffic and Trunk Line territory will be affected
by the new agreement. We viii have nine men
10 make rates instead OF forty. and every bin OF
lad,ng and ticket Will come under their jurisdiction.
The tariffs that now public will be the tariffs
of the new association. No change can be made
without three-fourths vote OF 'he boaru oi Man
cas- n The weaker roads which might not fare as
differcntia rates would be established For in
stance. suppose the Big Four should carry the
Chosapeake and Ohio could lle protest and be
S SraWecn the Erie ana the other lines
out OF Cincinnati think the Eanalan Pacil'i
come member when the legal complications arc
s sseceeds Ia caryns out What has undertaken
that others f2unded on similar The oHT r,,r VII ib be
Association The agreement vii. tend TO :trengthe,
be q success The Central Traffic Association may
stl remain in existence but It's headquarters VIII
rtlu NOT affect the local traffic associations SO far
as their existence Is concerned we meet In New
asers and select the three arbi,rators Each presi
dent VIII send in list OF twenty i've men 10. . s'n'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
CHAT ABOUT PUBLIC MEN.

Now that the fight for the Republican Presi-
Dental nomination is warming up. politicians are
beginning to figure on what the State delegations
viii do in the next Republican National Conven-
England would go solidIy for ex-speaker Reed Ex,
Governor ID. Russell Brown, Of Rhode is.and IN
s so sad o. M fe REED W IS Wei liked IN Rhode Isand
but is doubtful Taeher the mem So eTe T named
as candidates hare many friends In the state II
lion n'h IS at W Work in the States in
interest OF exPresident Harrison and that the de-
Perhaps Mr. Browns words may have been in
huenced by the knowledge OF such compinatlon'
but he would say nothing about it.
When Senator Henry Cabot Lodge. of Massa-
chusetts. returned OH Saturday from prolonged
European trip. 1t to receive the news that his
mother was lying dangerously III in Boston. lie at
once hurried off there 10 her. Since he went
abroad Senator Lodge has made some speeches
about the foreign policy Of the present Admins
yesterday before leaving here, He said: II was in
Spain. but did not inquire into the Cuban ques-
ton. | synpathlze with the Cubans but do not
to suggest any plan of action to help them
That hes with Congress As for armenia that Is
the hands of the civilized Powers. but no single
man cay say what Is 10 be done senator Lodge
lists would be advisable but says he does not know
done
Alexander F. Shepherd, who was once known as
the boss of the District of Columbia. the
Gilsey House yesterday The opposition Mr..
Shepherd. after he had placed debt of Sl2,O0,01
the District, for the laying of asphalt pavements.
became great that he gave up his place and left
Washington for the West. Since that time he has
developed great mine. and now he has returned TO
the East He said. in speaking OF his earlier days:
Il gave Washington what she did not want at the
time. and what she would not part with nov for
anything. That is the asphalt streets which are
her main pride. | made many bitter enemies in
those days. but went straight ahead and did what
thought was right Whether time has vindicated
me OF not. ] leave for others TO say. One thing.
however. many Of the worst enemies had IN those
DAYS | now number among my warmest friends.
Mr. Shepherd expects to so abroad shortly for his
health.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1895-11-25
HE THREATENS THE GOVERNWENT.
CAPTAIN WHEATON. OF THE JOSEPH W. FOSTER
SAYS HE WILL BRING SUIT FOR IL
LEGAL DETENTION.


Lewes. DEL Nov 2L-Complications are likely TO
result from the seizure and detention Of the schooner
Joseph W. Foster by the Government on suspicion
of violating neutrality laws by carrying munitions
of war and men to the insurgent forces in Cuba.
Captain Wheaton has abandoned his vessel TO the
Government, and proposes 10 sue for damages on
account of the seizure and delay
Under instructions from Acting Secretary Wike.
of the Treasury Department. Deputy Collector
Sharpe of Lewes, Del, to-day chartered tug. and
with seven custom house employees, left the Break
water at 1 D. m. for the schooner, which was lying
AZ anchor above here in the bay. After inter-
view with Captain Wheaton, Collector sharpe de-
cded that would be prudent to bring the Foster TO
the BreakWdter. -, ..,
During the Interview the captain turned the vessel
over to the Collector and said he held the Govern
ment responsible for her from then on, ana Wouid
have no more to do with her. Collector Sharpe then
ordered the tug tow the vessel TO- the BreaK-
Water arriving there at D. III. TWO custom
House men were placed in charge.
Captain Wheaton says he Will ieave the Vessei To-
morrow and so 20 Philadelphia where he VIII I'M.
med.ately proceed TO bring suit for damages aSalnSt
the United states Government for detention, ne
Is indignant because the Government did not re-
lease his vessel after the officials had searched
her and reported that nothing contraoand was