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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14
THE MODERN .woMANs PAS
- TIMES.

Hhere Is Truly no lack Of genuine
muscular enterprise among the women
of society this summer. Besides play
ing polo with wonderful long-handled
sorts of tennis racquets and rubber
balls, on their bicycles, at three of the
most famous seaside resorts, they are
to have bicycle tournaments. Newport,
Narragansett Pier, and Bar Harbor
are all filled with enthusiastic cyclists,
who foy the consideration of So apiece
will let the general public gather to
see how cleverly the daughters of mil
lionaires and society leaders can ride.
The admission fee of five dollars Is
really meant to bar out the rough pub
lie; and, in fact, one can buy ticket
only if well known or guaranteed to be-
long to what is called ''the smart set"
The money taken in at the gate, in
every instance, will go for charity. The
tournaments undoubtedly will be
worth seeing, for only expert women
cyclists will appear, and they are all
to contest for prizes worth winning.
Tall gold vases, wonderful enamcled
toilet brushes, etc, a parasol with "A
row of lovely sapphires in the handle,
q bicycle watch and a cyclometer, botn
set with French brilliants, are among
the articles offered at the Newport con-
test. Here the competitions will be
varied and interesting. Every rider
will be obliged to wheel her way in
and out a complicated path six inches
wide, marked out by hens eggs at ev-
cry turn, and according to the number
of eggs left intact or crushed after
wheeling over the course, one will win
or lose the offered prize. To every
wheel-woman will be given q bicycle
taken to pieces and apparently in a
hopeless muddle; whoever in the short
est space of time puts the parts most
correctly together again will fall heir
to the handsome cyclometer. In all
the competitions an impartial commit
tee Of men and women will give judg-
ment on comparative skill displayed
Demorest's Magazine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

my father got a box of TkTTERIRE from:
friend who had obtained it somewhere in the
West He has had eczema very bad long
time, and TKTTERINE is the only thing that
has ever benefited him..
"Please send by Exr ress c. o. d. half-dozen
boxes. I've no doubt but 1t will be he means
of selling great deal Of II here Very
truly. Mrs. +. G. Malcolm.
69l Cranston ST., Providence, II. l.
box by mail for soc. in stamps.
]. T. SHuPTRIrEs Savannah, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use Syrup OF Figs, under all
conditions, makes 1t their fayorite remedy.
To get the true AMI genuine article. look for
the name of the California Fig Syrup Com
pany, pdnted near the bottom Of the package
For sale by all responsible druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

Trips Undertakcn Tor HeuIthb Sake
Will be rendered more beneficial, and the
fatigues OF travel counteracted. II the voyager
will take along with him Hostettcr's stomach
Bitters. and use that protective and enabling
tonic, nerve invigorant and appetizer regu-
larly. Impurities in air and water Is neutral
lied by it, and it Is a matches tranQuili1zer
and regulator of the stomach, liver and bowels
1t counteracts malaria, rheumatism. ana
tendency to kidney and bladder ailments.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

Dobbins' FIoating-Borsx Soap being 100 per
cent. pure, is, therefore, absolutely all soap, and
has nothing in 1t to turn yellow Dobbins' Soap
Mfg Co., Phila., guarantee its purity. Every
sne knows the value of Borax. Try it once. please.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
eething. softens the gums, reduces infammar
ion, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc. a bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

When man exhausts every o.her method
to get rid of thing, hs raffies it on.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

When men are not regretting tha'
lite is so short they are doing sorae
thing to kill time. Globe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption has saved me
many doctors Bills. F. HARDY, Hopkins
Place. Baltimore, Nd, Dec. 2, 1884,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

If you are honest you mustn't say you are,
as nobody W II believe you.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

A man who denies everything and asserts
nothing in an infidel
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-14

victory is twice itself when the achieve
ment brings home full numbers.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
CANNOT PASS AT PRESENT.
Western Congreysmen Talk About the
SanIerOsa hesoltttiOn.

Western Comgressnen Talk About the
cameron resolution.
CHICAGO, ILL, Dec 2O.-A number of
Congressman on the way home for the
holidays spent Sunday in Chicago. Rep
resentative Perkins of Iowa was seen by
a United Associated Presses reporter and
asked regarding Cameron's resolution.
1.-THE chances are" said he, ''that Con-
gress will do nothing with the Cameron
resolution before the 4th OF March. The
House OF Representatives is disposed to be
more conservative than some of the news
papers make it. My observation is that
opinion is in favor of considering the mat
ter carefully, and if the Speaker is not in
favor of the resolution it may never get
out of the committee. 1t is likely, too,
that it may not come over from the Senate
much before the first of February
The belief is current among the Western
members of Congress who we're here to-
day that Major Mckinley would not look
with favor upon any action by Congress
on the Cuban question which savored of
haste and undue excitement.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
THE GREAT INA UGURAI.
Preparations for the Fourth of MGrci
Aenrinn CompLetion.

Preparations for the Fourth OF MGrch
Nearing Completion.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 20.-The
Inauguration committee has fairly got
down to work and preparations for the
ceremonies of March next are being rap
idly com pleted. Nearly all OF the numer-
Gus committees have been organized ana
the details of the work are being system
atically arranged and apportioned.
The general committee has decided that
the inaugural ball is to be held In the
great hail of the pension building, al
though many of the members OF the COM
mittee. including Chairman Hanna, were
in favor of having the ball in the magniti-
cent new library building. 1t was feared
that the library building-one OF the hand
soonest in the world-might be damaged
by so large crowd as is expected, and the
building not being very well adapted tor
the purpose on account of the size OF the
rooms and corridor this plan was aban-
doned by an almost unanimous vote. The
immense court of the pension building,
with its hundreds of al joining rooms, is
admirably suited for such a gathering.
Railroad rates have bNn fixed at one
fare for the round trip from all points
north as far as Buffalo and as far west as
Peoria, H.. and st. Louis, and similar
rates will probably be made from points
further west and south. The arrange
ments contemplate the largest number of
visitors that ever came to Washington
upon like occasion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Returns WIN FAT DUCK.

President Cleveland Concludes HIS
Shooting and Is Aga5,s at the Capital
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 20.-The
President returned to the White House at
8 o'clock this morning and attended
church little later with Mrs. Cleveland.
He appeared much benefited by his out
ing and brought back numerous fat ducks,
which he caused to be distributed among
The members of his cabinet and his per-
sonal friends. Secretary Thurber called
to see him and spent some time telling
him of events that had occurred during
his absence, but no official business was
taken up and it is not believed that the
President feels called upon to add any
thing to the Cuban controversy at present.
During the day Secretary Olney made
his appearance at the executive manson
and had brief consultation with the
President, and while there is no official
narahtee for the assertion it is not to be
questioned that their conversation re-
ferred almost solely to the latest phase
in the Cuban situation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
IDLE MEN CROW DESPERATE.
At Mass-Meeting in Denver Ministers
JON the Unemployed in Dsnounc-
ipq the City Council.

DENVER, Colo, Dec. 20.-Four thou
sand men who, by their resolutions, their
statements and their actions, declaimed
that they were out of work, starving, o :.
on the verge of starvation, met in the
Coliseum hall this afternoon and listened
to a number of red-hot speeches against
the City Council. The meeting was held in
the Coliseum hall in response to call.
The speakers were Rev. Thomas Uzzell
and Rev. Myron w. Reed, the gentlemen
who have always been considered friends
of the oppressed and needy.
The former suggested that the quickest
way to bring about change for the better
was to take out half dozen member of
the City Council and bury them in the
bed of Cherry Creek as warming to their
successors that the condition of the work.
ingmen should not be so cruelty over
looked and sighted in order that the poll
ticians could fatten their own purses at
the expense of the many.
The resolutions passed called for the
construction of city water works. street
paving, viaducts, etc., anything to keep
the unemployed busy, that the mouths of
the hungry might be fed, instead OF pay
ing out the money in interest to bankers.
Rev. Mr.. Reed intImated that violence
might be used by reminding his hearers
that under the constitution they have vet
left to them the privilege OF carrying arms,
stating that I'VE may yet be called upon
to exercise that prerogative."
Previous to the meeting there was par.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
WAS DRIVEN TO the VAIL.

Being Unable to Retreat Further Ernest
Hard K'us ". H. N0tttnDbam.
RED CLIFF, CoLo., Dec. 20.-Driven to
the wall by a man who accused him of
alternating his wife's affections Ernest
Hurd this morning shot and killed w. H.
Nottingham. County Commissioner of
Eagle County. and one of the most promi-
nent men in this section of the State.
Hurd had been memb Der of the house
hold for several years, and recently Peter
Puder, another member of the firm, had
been accused of the same thing and COM
mitted suicide.
Two weeks ago Nottingham shot at Hurd
and was placed under bonds. To-day the
men met on the street, and Hurd in trying
to escape from the infuriated man re-
treated into stable and after reaching
the loft. finding no means of escape and
confronted by the desperate man, Hurd
turned and shot him through the heart
and lungs. Nottingham died in his tracks
before he could fire a shot. Yesterday
Nottingham secured a warrant for his
wife, whom he says threatened him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Huatnss. Helors Congress-.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2o.-If the
programme OF the Senate made before the
Cuban question took such an acute form
is permitted to be carried out the Senate
will discuss the Oklahoma Homestead
bill, which is the unfinished business.
The beginning of the holiday recess,
with the adjournment on Tuesday gives
but two days for business in the House
and there is small prospect of quorum.
Consideration of the legislative, executive
and judicial appropriation bill, which is
the unfinished business, will resume to-
morrow and the measure will probably be
disposed of unless the library scheme pro-
posed by the joint committee as substi-
tute for the provisions reported by the
committee should require the presence of a
quorum, in which case the bill will go over
until after the holidays.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
LESS DbNGER OF
WAR WITH SPAIN
foonttnued from First Page. /

Foreign Affairs, and the entire Congress
for that matter. The story OF General An
tonic Maceo's death-and there seems to
be little doubt but that he was ambushed-
has had much to do with the determine
ton OF Congress to take immediate action.
"The stories OF shocking brutality with
which the Spanish treated the children
and families of insurgents have also had
strong effect upon the most conser-
vative members of the committee. The
resolution will be taken up Immediately
after the holidays, l think, anu will be
discussed perhaps ten or twelve days, ana
then passed up to the President. From
Secretary Olney's letter the almost certain
inference is that Cleveland will veto the
resolution.
"But it is within the limits of the powe r
of Congress to pass the bill over the veto,
and that can be done, think, without
any doubt Secretary Olney's position in
claiming that the power to issue such a
mandate rests with the Chief Executive is
wrong When joint resolution is passed
by sufficient majority it is a law, and
the power to recognize Cuba's independ-
ence remains with Congress, which is
people and voicing the peoples senti-
ments.. When that sentiment is en-
phatically expressed over the power of
veto the President is merely the instru-
r'"~r ~ W. rrakre ro~n- "nd must
carry out its behests. Thus Congress has
the power to declare war and make
peace"
''Do you think Spain would declare
war;"
"I think there is no probability of it. 1t
would be merely bluff if she did. Spain
Is eAA"us, cd and poverty an 1T
would be The sheerest folly for her to take
up arms against country like this. !"
"Does the passage of the resolution
mean Cuban independence?''
Nothing else, as can see. That is the
whole size of it, and the sooner it is done
the better. The United States is the
guardian OF this hemisphere and under
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Preparing for a Dog Sho,0.

SAN JOSE, CAL, Dec. 2o.-The directors
of the Santa Clara County Poultry and
Kennel Club have begun arrangements for
the dog show to be held in this city IN
April. 1t has been decided to offer num-
Der of valuable special prizes SO as to secure
the entries of the finest dogs on the coast.
Already twenty gold medals have been
offered by the managers OF the show.
There are great many dog fanciers In
this entity and they will leave nothing
unoone to make the exhibition the finest
to be held on the coast this year. over
400 entries are expected. J. Otis Fellows
Of New York is to Judge the dogs.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Wool- Grorers and the rarif.

WASHINGTON. D. c., Dec. 20.-It is
the intention OF the wool-growers to urge
that separate measure be passed. in ad-
vance of the regular tariff bill, which will
restore the wool schedule of the Mckinley
tariff bili and accordingly President Law
renee of the National Wool-growers' Asso-
citation has issued a call for the wool
growers representatives from all sections
to meet in Washington on January 4. Del
egates will then appear before the Ways
and Means Committee on January g. the
day set aside TO hear the advocates Tor an
increased wool tariff.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Bryan Lsnres far. atlanta.

LINCOLN, NEBR.. Dec. GOV. J. Bryan
lelt at 2 o'clock to-day for Atlanta, Ca
He will lecture in that city on the evening
of the 24th, and may spend Christmas with
friends there, but will return to Lincoln in
time to be present at the banquet 10 be
rendered in his honor on the evening OF
the 18th by the local Travelling Mems BIZ
metallic Club. Mr.. Bryan was asked be-
fore leaving to express himself on the
Cuban question, but declined, saying he
had not the time, nor was he disposed to
discuss that question yet.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
STOCK BARGE RACE.
Lightweight OGrsnen Uifs an Encttin
Contest.

Lightweight Oarsnen Vim an Encttsn0
Contest.
STOCKTON, CAL, Dec. 20.-The barge
race on the channel this afternoon brought
out large crowd. Three crews entered,
as follows: Lghtweights-Fred Butler,
stroke; Charles Smith, afterwalst;
Walter Houskin, forward waist; Joe Foley,
bow; John Moore, cockswain. Paper
weights-C. Davis, stroke; Bert Melone,
forwsrdwaist; c. Neumilier, afterwalst;
AL Brown bow; Vincent Hopk ms, cock
swain. Heavy weights &C. Spencer,
stroke; D. Chapman. afterwaist; ]. Burns,
forwardwaist; r. Carkeek, bow; Robert
Inglis, cockswain. The lightweights won
by one length from the paper weights, and
the heavyweight crew. made up OF most
of the champion giant crew, was deieaIeo Ie
by six lengths by the ps sper-welghts. Inc
race was very ex iting. The water and
the day were perfect for the race.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
FUNER4L OF HERRMANN.
Friends of the Deceased Magician Turn
Out In Fail Force.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 2O.-The
funeral of Alexander Hermann, the
magician, was held at Masonic Temple,
Sixth avenue and Twenty-third street,
this afternoon. The large hall was
crowded with the friends OF the deceased.
A choir from the Temple Emanu-E sang
several funeral hymns. The simple
Hebrew burial rights were conducted by
the Rev. DR.. Joseph SilvermaI, who de-
livered eulogistic Grafton.
The members of the Masonic lodge of
which the deceased was a member were
present. After the Grafton they gathered
about the casket and Charles Reiser con-
Quoted the Masonic rites OF burial.
At the conclusion the body was taken
to Woodlawn Cemetery for interment-
The pail bearers included Maurice Grau,
Frank Sanger, Alfred Hayman, William
III. Crane and Frank Mckee. A large
number of prominent theatrical people
were in attendance, as were delegations
rom the Lambs, Phoenix and Press
clubs, of which deceased was member.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Henexu.In La Anttstied.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec 20.--A special
cable to the Journal from Caracas,
Venezuela, says: President Crespo told
Attorney Storrow yesterday that the
Olney-Pauncefote treaty had met with the
Cabinets approval, excepting that one
change in it was desired. Venezuela, he
said, wants the appointment OF one OF the
mem bers of the arbitration tribunal pro-
vided for by that treaty.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Vs.eo,.nt Gough,s Successor.

WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2o.-The
gazetting i'll London of successor to
Viscount Cough, secretary of the British
Embassy, caused surprise and regret in
official and diplomatic circles here, but
satisfaction is expressed that the new Sec
retary is acquainted with Washington and
with Americans. He is Maurice William
Ernest de Bunsen, g. B.. who entered the
British diplomatic service as attache at
Washington in 1878 and returns eighteen
years later after distinguished services.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
the circumstances it is her bounden duty
to interfere"
sPANIARDs rEr cELEBRAT1NG.
They Take 1t for Granted That General
MGceO Is Dead.


MGceo Is Dead.
HAVANA. CUBA, Dec. 20.-The demon
strations of JOY over the death of Maceo
have not yet ended. There was a largely
attended excursion to-day from Havana 10
Punta Bravo in honor of Major Cirujeda's
column which killed the rebel leader.
The affair was organized by natives OF Ga
licia, Major Cirui eda's native province,
and was made the occasion for a great dis
play of patriotic enthusiasm. Many
speeches were made on the trip predicting
the speedy collapse of the rebellion and
exalting the performances of the Spanish
soldiery. When the excursionists arrived
at Punta Bravo they were received by the
officers OF Major Cirujeda's column and
there were further speeches and jubila-
ton. Gifts were presented to the officers
of the command and banquet was given
to the men. Most of the prominent Gal
Iejos In the city took part in the excursion.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
GENERAL LIZ KETUkNIN9.
Has Nothing to Say About Cuba WhtIe
On the Udy to Harama.

On the Uay to Harana.
WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 20.-Con-
sul-General Fitzhugh Lee, accompanied
b. his wife and daughter, arrived in
Washington from New York at an early
hour this morning in the private car of
President Duval of the Florida Central
and PeninsuIar Railway. After a brief
stop at Washington the party continued
their journey by the Southern railway
train at IL :15 A. NJ. They will retain the
private car to Tampa, where they are due
Monday morning, and will leave Tampa
for Havana on Monday evenings steamer.
General Lee saw few friends during his
brief stay, and it is understood he had a
chat with Secretary Olney. He had
nothing to give out as to his plans or in
structions and would not discuss the latest
phase of the Cuban situation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Senator Warren,s Condition,

CHICAGO, ILL, Dec. Ex-senator Fran
els E. Warren, who was operated upon at
the Auditorium annex last Friday for ap-
pendicitis, is still in a dangerous condi.
ton. The physicians, however. have
hopes for his recovery. and say that he
will have passed the critical point within
another day. He suffered greatly to-day,
but his condition is said to have become
not more serious.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Ftfy Horses burned to Death.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 2o-Fifty
horses were burned to death at a fire
which started at $50 this morning in
brick boarding stab.e owned by Bernard
Soy at 555 Carroll street, Brooklyn. Three
fremen were injured by falling walls. The
total loss is about $4,000.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21

With Munyon's Remedies Evarv Ono
Can Become His Own Doctor-No
experimenting = No Guesswork No
Pursing-No Nauseous Doses-Tbe
cure Is Certain, Quick and Perma-
nent-Munyon's system Is to Build
Up Not TO Tear Down; to Strength
en-, Not to Weaken.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
F1o,u., IN . he,y,noner OMoe.

TOLEDO OHIO, Dec. 20.-The Bee job
rooms, at 1876 and 1873 st. Clair street, were
gutted by fire this evening. The loss is
estimated at $1,000 on stock and machin-
cry and $40, 900 on building. The building
next door, occupied by the Toledo Com
mercial and the Toledo Express, was
slightly damaged.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21

privilege of the Hoor Several delegates
at the Dennison Hotel tonight 1ntimated
that if Pomeroy is allowed to address the
conference he will spring a sensation on
that body
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Friends of C,.ba to Parad..

NEW YORK. Dec. 20-The American
friends OF Cuba nave completed all ar
raugements for big parade and demon
straton through the streets of this city
tomorrow. The paraders will carry
American flags and torches.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
Hoods Not Frohman's Agent.

NEW YORK, N. Y, Dec. 20.-Daniel
Frohman, the theatrical manager, is re-
ceiving numerous letters from Southern
States asking for information regarding
one Dave Woods, who is posing as the
agent of a Frohman company, on the
strength of which he has been borrowing
money. Mr.. Frohman states that Woods
is in no way associated with him.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
For a Bui,dino at Santa Rosa.

= WASHINGTON, D. c., Dec. 2o-The
House Committee on Public Buildings
and Grounds has decided to report favor
ably on Representative Barham's bill for
public building at Santa Rosa, CAL, to
CO st $40 600.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
ruft.-L Lyon Nine Defeated.

LOS ANGELES, CAL, Dec. 90. : The
victorious Tufts-Lyon baseball team,
which returned from San Francisco re-
Gently with the Examiner pennant,. met
defeat this afternoon at the hands of the
Los Angeles ball team. The Los Angeles
team played remarkable game, winning
by score of 10 to 9. Ten innings were
plaYed
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21

IF You Are Sick, Cast Aside All Other
Medicines, Bury Pref udice for a Few
Days, Step Iuto the Nearest Drug-
Sore, Ask for Munyon's Guide to
Health. Purchase 25-Cent Vial of
One of Munyon's Remedies and Cure
Yourself.
The San Francisco call., 1896-12-21
The Ureck Near astoria.

ASTORIA. Or, Dec. 20.-The wrecked
German bark Potrimpos was to-day rest
ing easily on the sands. Efforts will be
made to get it off tomorrow at high tide.
Captain Helweege says that the bark is
uninsured.