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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

Pig-iron traders in the Birming-
ham (Ala. J district are developing an
active trade with Europe. Iron men
there say that the stagnation Of the
American iron market, as the result
OF the silver agitation. has pulled
prices down in America to such an ex-
tent that it becomes more profitable
to sell in Europe. even with the extra
burden OF ocean freight rates, than in
this country. The.sample shipments
OF Alabama iron made to England and
Italy several months ago underwent
satisfactory tests. and as the result
more orders and inquiries are com.
ing in.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

The blond type of man is decreas-
Ing all over the globe. except in the
extreme northern countries OF Eu-
rope, but nowhere soeeast as in Amer
ica, and especially in New York and
on the Atlantic and Gulf seaboards.
At the end Of the twentieth century.
IT the decrease continues, it will be
almost as difficult to find q golden
haired woman or auburn haired man
in New York as it is in Madrid. In
England, Ireland and Germany, while
the decrease in the blond type is not
80 rapid, it is steadily taking place.
The same fact Is noticed in the Eng
lish settlements in Australia and New
Zealand, and India and the English
and German settlements in South
Africa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
United States Collector of the po

United States Collector of the Port
Wise, of San Francisco, CAL, has de.
cided that six years is the limit be-
yond which Chinese merchant may
not prolong his visit and still retain
the right to return to the United
States. This ruling has been approved
by the Treasury Department, and it
was enforced for the first time in the
case OF Chinese merchant who had
been away for score of years. This
new rule will close the door to much
fraud, as the courts have landed many
Chinese who were coached in the early
history of San Francisco and were
thus able to pass satisfactory exam.
nation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
TEMPERANCE NEWS AND NOTES.


Doctor Baer. a we'll known writer on Ger.
man prisons, alleges that forty-four per cent.
ofthe prisoners were Incorporate.
Florida barrooms number ZIG, more than
half of them being in three counties. The
States revenue from them is Sos, 900.
According to statistics of insurance COM
panies total abstainers live on an average
thirteen years longer than moderate drink
er5.
By careful investigation, Mr.. Otto Lang
found that lightweight per cent. of the
crimes committed in Zurich, Switzerland,
were committed under the influence Of alco-
holism.
A brief but cogent argument in favor Of
abstinence from intoxicating drinks is con-
tanned in two sentences from foreign jour
nal: at is computed that about sixty thou
sand persons coiamit suicide in Europe every
year. Alcoholism is said to be the chief
cause"
Men speak of the opium habit with ba.ed
breath; and yet drink, which Stays infinitely
more, because its use is more widespread
thun that of opium. is introduced into homes
and actually fed to the children, lest they
should not themselves at maturity take kind
ly to the drink habit
The average workingman has an idea that
beer or liquor OF some sort is necessary to his
health strength and comfort. This notion
is so deeply grounded that il will be hard to
eradicate it. But ii has been demonstrated
time and again tina. alcoholic beverages have
the very opposite effect.
The famous English cricketer, Mr. ]. z. K.
Siudd, who is q total aLstainer from princi-
pie, says, with regard TO quenehing thirst.
that he has always found ii bes. to drink as
little as possible OF anything, and recon-
mends hot lea as The best for Il strong thirst
Next to this, lemonade is his fayoute drink.
The following declaration was signed by
more than two thousand nseml,efsof the med
fcal profession IN the Unifei Kingdom.
With total abstincpes from q | tnl. slqaiing
osysrsFas, whsshss IN the lara c: sYdspI
sptsi!iI ~ ~ Hits. eesss BE- psfiR sfAss,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
HoWsa Thar

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case OF Catarrh that cannot be cured By
Halls Catarrh Cure.
J. CHENEY g. Co., Toledo, o.
We. the undersigned. have known r. j Che
ney for the last Is ears, and believe him, per-
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo
Ohio.
WALDINa, KlNNAN & MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
Ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Testimonials sent free,
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggsts,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
same is true everywhere.
WHAT MaIsKY GAY DO.

friend of temperance, says the Christian
Herald puts upon our table an advertising
card from a restaurant in Philadelphia. 1t
proposes to regale and refresh the people in
the "City of Brotherly Love-" The liquor
shop thus advertised Is very near Independ-
ence Hall, and persons visiting that patriotic
spot can take ii in their excursion if they are
very dry. 1t is we'll for those people who
never drink. to understand what privileges
they miss. and also what philauthropists the
rum-sellers really are.
Time table: a. M, eye Opener"
a. M. "Appetizer;" 0 a. m, "Digester;" 10
a. M, sBeautiarr;" II q. m, "Big Reposer;"
- M. 'Stimula,or;" 1 p. M, "Ante Lunch"
Up. m, 'Settier;" p. M, "Oharmer;"4 p.
m, 'Sympaihizer;" 5 p. m, "Social DRINK
p. M, 'Invigoraior;" 2 p. M, "Straight-
OUT" = p. m, "Chit- Chat" p. m, "Fancy
Drink" 10 p. m, "Entre Acte;" IL p. M,
.'Sparkier;" u M, ''Rouser;" q. m, might
Cap
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
Hoods
Sarsaparilia
Is the best-In fact the One True Blood Purifier
unnAgn Hssla are the best after-dinner
uOUu D ftsES pills. aid digestion. 25c.
Boston's Public Library.

.Boston's new public library, includ-
ing furniture and fittings, has cost
$2,410,000. 1t cost to maintain DUR
ing 1895, says City Government, lit.
tie more than $219,0O0 and for the
present year $4,000 have been ap-
propriated by the City Council. OF
this $4,000, about 100000 went for
salaries, S27, 600 fof new books, $14 900
for bookbinding, $1,000 for periodi-
Gals, over $4,000 for coal and $4,000
for transportation between the central
library and auxiliaries. 1t will be evil
dent that the expenditure for books
does not represent the true condition
OF things as to the yearly increment
In this direction, now amounting to
between $4,000 and 10000 volumes.
Many of this immense number of ac-
QUESTIONS came as gifts from friendly
disposed persons and institutions. In
1896, 1888 persons gave 1860 vol
umes, besides 1858 numbers of mag
azines and parts of larger works.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

1t is not generally known, except
by certain persons whose Office it is to
learn OF such matters, that the i'm
mense cum OF SO. 10000 is annually
expended in charity in the city of New
York. That, at least. is the approx
mate amount, estimated as closely as
circumstances admit OF on the part of
experts. There are about 5000 fam.
lilies who are listed ''givers" to char.
itv
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
ALMOST A MIRACLE


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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
"DaISK AND PRAY.

The story is iold OF Highlander who built
tavern near Abbotsfori and called it "The
FIodden Inn." He applied to Sir Walter
Scott for motto for The sign board. The
novelist suggested "Drink, weary traveller;
drink and pay" The man objected to his
house becoming kirk, arguing:
"The more praying there is, the less drink
Ing there will be, and don't want that"
Sir Water suggest ed the omission of the
letter "r" in pray, so that the motto might
read, Drink, weary traveller; drink and
pay" With this the "mine host was de-
lighted, and hundreds OF his customers
found out to their bitter sorrow that whilst
drinking and paying go hand in hand, drink
ing and praying have not even a bowling ac-
qualntnnce.
The samA il trna auarv Whara
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

Women who care to preserve the
Wilderness and beauty Of their arms
and hands always wear loose gloves,
Ellen Terry, the great English actress
has large hand, almost masculine IN
the strength Of its lines, though the
fingers are well tapered, but she never
seeks to disguise its proportions by
comparison in any direction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
Interesting Statement by Young Lady
in Brooklyn.
In the vast retail establishments Of
large cities, many women are en-
ployed as saleswomen..
Men formerly held the positions that
they are expected to- do

the same work. Their duties
compel them to be on their feet from
morning to night, and many of them.
In q short time, contract these dis
.tressing complaints called female
diseases"
Then occur irregularities, suppressed
or painful menstruation, weakness,
indigestion, leucorrhea, general de-
bility and nervous prostration.
They are beset with such symptoms
rs dizziness, faintness, lassitude, ex-
citability, irritability, nervousness,
sleeplessness, melancholy, "all-gone |"
and "want-to-be-left-alo feelings,
blues and hopelessness.
In such cases there is one tried and
true remedy. Lydia Z. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound at once removes
such troubles. The following is q
sample:
my dear Mrs. Pinkham AFTER
writing you, and before your answer
came, was too miserable to go to the
store, and SO lost my position. That
was five weeks ago. / am now back
again in my old place, and never felt
so well in all my life. The bear
ing-down pains and whites have left
me, and am not a bit nervous or
blue. Life looks brighter to me.
don't get tired, my temper is real
sweet, and ! could scream right out
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
AppALLINs FACTS.

Archdeacon Farrar gives in the London
Humanitarian some appalling facts in regard
to the effect and prevalence OF drunkenness
in England: The number OF drunk and
disorderly persons for twenty-five years is
no fewer than s,022, though not one In
twenty OF the drunkards are arrested.
Pauperism has extended enormously, but
the Chairman OF the Coventry Board of
Guardians has never seen an abstainer come
10 the workhouse for relief; the same is true
OF fifteen other warehouses;"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
A $50 Doctors Bill.

II cannot recommend your TErrERTSR
enough. / had erysipcias in my face and head
20 bad that could not do any work in three
months. and tried the doctors, and my doc
tors bill is ffty Gol airs. A friend told me 10
get some of your TErT ERINE, and did SO, and
1t has entirely cured me. l recommend it to
everybody Yours truly.
WILLIAM II. ALDERMAN.
La ron p. o. Bullock Col Ga.
box by mail for 60 :. in stamps.
J. T. SHurTRINE. Savannah, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
Peace on Earth.

This is once more enjoyed by the rheumatic
wise enough 10 counteract their progressive
malady with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
enc testimony is stronger than that which in
dicates IL a. q source of relief in this COM
plant 1t Is also em'nently effective as a
treatment for kidney trouble, dyspepsia, de-
blfty, liver complaint and constipation. Use
il with persi.tence 5or tie above.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
Glddncss Comes

NTith q better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills which vanish before proper eff
gentle cfforts-pleasant efforts
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that SO many forms of
sickness are not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to constipated condi-
lion of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and Is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
ono remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. tits therefore
all important, in order to get its bcne-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by oil rep
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment Of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
tives or other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most skillful
physicians, but If in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-infornede everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

rhe Vermont State prison is a self
sustaining institution. every State
prison should be" maintains the New
port ca. IL Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

FITSstopped freeand permanentlycured. No
fits after first days use of DR. KLlNE's GREAT
NERVE iEsToRER. Free e trial bottleand treat
ise. Send to DR.. Kline. 81 Arch ST. Phila.s Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tsething. softens the gums, reduces inf1amma-
tion allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c. bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

Some men arc so shallow that every time
they scratch their heads they expose then
brains.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

In the Nuremberg chess tournament, the
young German. DIR. Lhskar, fairly earned the
honor Of being the royal game.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21
] Look

Sharply to the condition Of your blood. AT
this season peculiar perils assail the system.
There are sudden changes in temperature;
fogs and dampn"ss, chilly nights, lowering
: clouds, drenching rains. These sudden
changes bring on colds. fevers, pneumonia,
bronchitis and other ailments. Keep the
blood pure. rich and full OF vitality and you
will be well. Remember,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

/ am entirely cured of hemorrhage of funR
by Piso's Cure for Consumption. L0usA
LNDAMAN. Bethany, Mo-. January 8. 1eok
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

Ever since 1855 there have been women tno's
each year who claim that there is no soap half
as good, or as economical as Dobbins' Electric
There must be some truth in their claim. Try
1t, see how much. Yo.- grocer has it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

1t is said that locomotive use third Of tn,
coal p,ined in England.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-11-21

my position should know Of your Won
derful remedy. never saw you. but
] love rou for being 20 good to me, -
gqfyH~r-W, atk kvas RsppklyH, y 7.
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eQmetimcSls
Your Vegeta
Compound i
my stand
by. You
don't know
how thank-
full I am to
you for saw
ing me from,
suffering.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-16
NOT A GOOD TIME.
He Wanted to Ask Papa, but She Urged
Him to DELAY.

He Wanted to ASK tapa, out Sho Urged
Him to Delay.
After he had held her in his arms the
usual length of time and had expressed his
qualification that nothing serious had hap
pened to her since they last met "a hours
before he found leisure to ask II she
thought it an opportune time for him to
see her father.
"Oh, dear, no." she exclaimed in alarm;
"not this evening. He'd DO sure to say
mo, and then order you out Of the house.
Oh, he is in frightful humor tonight"
"But when can I ask him Tor you9" he
persisted II had my mind all made up
to do it tonight and had screwed my cour-
age up to the sticking point only after a
great effort. 1t seems too bad to-
lit can't be helped" she interrupted.
"You wouldn't stand any show at all If
you saw him tonight. I've made q study
of papa, and know him like book. He's
as cross as bear tonight. You see the
butcher didn't deliver the meat that was
ordered until the very last minute, and we
came very near not having any at all for
dinner"
"But you had it finally, didn't your" ho
inquired, somewhat puzzled. %.T
"Oh, yes we had it!'' a ,,
"Then l don't see why your father
should get so excited over the butcher that
be- ~
"Papa get excited over the butcherr
she exclaimed in astonishmentE why, he
doesn't know any more about the butcher
than you do. 1t was the cook that got mad
about the butcher because he disconnected
all the kitchen plans and nearly made her
spoil the dinner, and W hen the cook is an
cry there's simply no living In the
Kitchen"
"But why should he want to live In the
kitchen9" he asked, still unable tc grasp
the details of the trouble. II didn't know
he eyer went into the kitchen or even knew
the cook by sight. "
"He doesn t, of course, stupidr' she an
swered, amused at his ignorance "He has
no more to do with the kitchen than the
president Of the United States But man.
mas maid has to go to the kitchen good
deal, and when che cook gets all worked up
and excited she doesn't care what she says
to the maid And the maid Is nervous and
has temper Of her own, so she gets ns mad
a. hornet and Is irritable for q matter of
two or three hours after"
II fail to see why the maids temper
and disposition should affect your father, !" y,
he said II have always had the highest
respect for your father, and ~
"How obtuse you are! she asserted petu-
lantly. "No one has such a faculty for ir
ritating mamma as the maid, and when
mamma is Cross
"Enough!" he interrupted II see that
1t would be unwise for me to talk to your
father tonight. Well let it go until some
time when the butcher has attended to his
business"
Thereupon they went into executive ses-
sion again.-Chicago Post.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1896-10-16
5O.CENT DOLLARS.

At present there is no occasion
to talk of 53.cent dollars if free
silver is adopted. Silver has fallen
below that price. For the first
time since Bryan was nominated
bar silver sold on Monday at a
price that gave the silver in dol
lar less than 50 cents of value. In
the face of the declarations of
Bryan, Towne, Lind, Tillman,
Mrs. Lease, and the other Popo-
Gratis that this government would
soon make 16 ounces of silver the
same value as l ounce of gold the
world over, the number Of ounces
of silver it takes to buy an ounce
of gold has steadily increased, un-
til now it takes more than 80
ounces of silver to buy an ounce
of gold. At the same time wheat
is the hi CHEST it has been this sea-
son, and higher than it was year
ago. If Mckinley is elected all
lines of manufacturing will in
crease, work will be more plentiful
in the United States, aud the IN
creased home market will so stimu.
late the demand that prices of
wheat will still further advance.
The law of supply and demand
will continue to find expression
regardless of the theories Of Bryan
and his free trade, free silver, free
soup crusaders.