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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
HINTS ON BEAUTY.

High, close collars make the acei
wrinkled.
Warm milk used as wash at nishs
will make hard coarse or rougn s-la
soft.
A little ammonia or borax In luxe
warm water will keep the skin eiean
and soft, and little oatmeal mlxca
with the water win whiten the hands.
20 keep the complexion peacny anu
pink the old-time beauties believer
there was nothing equal to the juice o.
Strawberries, eithey fresh or preserved.
A beautiful and agreeable tooth pow
der is made of finely ground orris root
and precipitated chalk in equal paris.
When favored with oil of roses y -
very fragrant.-Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
HE WANTED MORE.

ADallas merchant has clerk who
is very valuable man, and whom ne
could not very well replace. The
clerk understands that, and is con.
stantly asking for a raise. The last
time his employer said; .o-
"You say you can't live on so a
week? All right; I'll raise your sal
ary to $50. Will that do?"
ssNo, it won't do. Now that my
salary is raised to $50, I'm going to
get married, and I'll need more. =
Texas Sitter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
LET THE pAn-RooMs ANSWER.

Under this caption the Patriot Phalanx
says: hoo,,srn-
iustly. We would not make an unfair cnarge
against them. We want 70 gave tneln ' i,
for ALI the good they do. We will praise them
for all the benefit they confer upon sotlety.
Az we are totally uniformed concerning
fine blessings the saloon gives to the woria,
wa must make few inquiries, and we beg
the bar-rooms to come forward with an nom
est answer. ,,.o
HOW has the saloon helped civilization?
What has the bar-room done to protect
the households aud homes OF our people!
when and how has it shielded our daugh-
ters?
What has it done to emnoble our sonsf
What has tho dramshop done to promote
social order?
When has the saloon posed as the upnoiuer
of the laws of the State? -,
How has the public drinking place added
TO the activity of legitimate trade!
When did the liquor traffic ever DEFEND the
weak against the strong9
what aid has the saloon given In building
up the grocery or drygoods or 1urnl'ure
store? 80, AZ, ,.ho~a,
to obtain a competence?
What useful purpose has the whisky Dusi,
ness served in promoting public enterprises
Does II helm to establish mills? or to open
| mines? or to build factories?
| does the saloon crown man with honor.
Does il send solace to Borrowing hearts!
Has il promoted woman's happiness! -.
Has il scattered flowers in chlldhoods
path? ,..s ann.
board? ,,.r
Has it ever filed a mothers sout WIZ
holier hope for her sons futnreI
| Has IL ever lifted shadow from the near
of a wife or sister?
Does the bar-room induce the study OF tn
Rib,e. attendance at Sunday school, or sym
paihy with the church?
Does it teach high code Of morais9
Il it an inspirition to noble deedsf
Does ii repress evil passions9
Does il cultivate the best tendencies OF tn
human heart? :,
Does it make its patrons purer and be-
J Has the saloon introduced cleaner method
into politics? ,.;,,o,
Has il pu, purity, and patriotism, an
) prlnciple Into the hearts OF voters!
Does it make its patrons wortnier Oh pu
(, Does il create a truer and more efficiel
8 class of public servantsI /, -.
( Does il help legislators to enact pests
j laws?
s Does it cause courts and juries to act mo
n Justly and impartiallv!
Does it make our lives and property mo
l. secure?
g Does il lessen the population OF the pr
" ons warehouses and insane asylums?
y who can tell US of just one heaven-a
70 proved deed done by the dram shopf
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
Largest CLOCK in germany.

The largest clock in Germany is IN
the tower of st. Michaers Church, IN
Hamburg. This church spire Is one
of the tallest landmarks in the city,
and can be seen far out at sea. The
four dials of the clock each measure
twenty-six feet in diameter. The
minute hands are twelve feet and the
| hour hands ten feet in length. The
chimes can be heard for two or three
miles in every direction.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
SUNBURN.

Girls who do not freckle or whose
faces do not blister readily are apt 10
be careless in exposing themselves 10
the sun. A coat Of tan may be consiu-
cred becoming and when moderately
thick it will do no harm, but sunourh
which is the product Of an entire sea-
son,s unnecessary exposure will rum
a smooth skin and Will De cause "a
regret all ones life. s.-4----.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

Corn is the most valuable single
stock food known, and if 1t were 70
be lost to us the calamity would be I'M
measurable. But it's deficiencies must
be made up before its full value IS
brought out. How shall we do TINS
By feeding it in connection with some
substance which is rich in what 1t tine
corn) is lacking, thus making one sup
plement the other.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
CALLED HIM DOWN.

Farmer Jones-"Well, Willie. what
did YOU Farm to college this year?'
Willie Princedale '9S, facetiousiy)
-"Oh. I learned to smoke. and to
plow up field with my golf clubs. "
Farmer Jones-"Good. Ye do me
proud, sonny. Tomorrow I'll set ye
to work smokin' few hams, an next
week I'll let we take tn golluf clubs
an pillow up the ten acre lot. liar
per's Bazaar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use Syrup Of Figs, under all
conditions. makes it their favorite remedy:
To get the true AMI genuine article, look fo'
the name of the California Fig Syrup Com
many piuted near the bottom Of the package.
For sale by all responsible druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
THE ACCOUNT SETTLED.

"Our agreement was that You were
+o have half if we won the suit" de-
clared the client.
EXACTLY" responded the lSwyer !;
shut you got only half what you sued
for and that is Just my share. DE
trolt Free Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
WHY SHE WAS SOBER.

Said Little Fannie Chaffie--"Mam-
ma. this is the place where some little
girls were walking, and one OF them
fell down and hurt herself, and they
all laughed except me-"
"And why didn't you laugh. Fan
nie?'
..Because I was the little girl that
fell down and hurt myself. Texas
Sitter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

PROVIDENCE, n. 4.
Dear Sir.-"Please send half-a-dozen boxes
of YOUR TErTERINE, G. o. d. This makes one
and one half dozen Ihave ordered from you
Some have used myself, the REMAINDER =
trfbuted among friends requiring It, II nls
Effected a cure in every case where TIE" !,
some of them have been doctoring wIn our ,
best physicians, both here and In bost I, ncn Id
not he cnred. "a * was inherited. but one box
OF TErTERINE effected a complete cure. !
shall always keep supply on ham; as xnow.,
myself what it is worth. GraJeinliiy y ow
Silver Springs Bleaching 20
box BIZ mail for boc. in stamps
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
AND VET SHE DECLINED.

Tom-"So the heiress refused
JACKIE"
Dick-"Yes; it's too bad! he
made a very fair proposition, too.
Tom--"What was it?'
Dick-"He promised to be most
devoted husband, and offered to re-
fund the MONEY if he did not turn out
exactly as represented. Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
PROOF.

Patron Ito his barber, who had cut
him repeatedly)-"Your razor does
not seem to cut we'll. ~
Barber-"Doesn't cut well why
inst look at yourself in the looking
glass. "-Fligende Blaetter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
PROBABLY.

Mrs. Wallace-"I thought you told
me that this was an educated parrot!
Bird Dealer-"Yes, ma'am.
Mrs Wallace-"He must have been
educated in an institute for the deal
and dumb. "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
pnoanHss1yE CONSOLATION.

Smith-"Brown has owed inc sou
for the last four years. =,
"That isn't SO bad. II you'll
figure it, you'll see that's only 81
a month; and when he owes it to you
eight years it will be only fifty cents
n month. Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
u nat ...hnken before Taken,,

with malanksl disease, but with prodig;ans
We ure of relief The surest preventive ~,
ramed Al form OF medication IS tostettef
Stomach Bitters, the potency OF which as an
antidote to miasmatic poison has oe rha w. Hys
when aisordered and congested: the bowel. !.
cnnstinated. and the kidneys Il inactive, ar !
promptly aided by it an. 1t Is
dxspepsia nervous deblilty anu rLeunl"''0''.'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
THE WISDOM OF MAUD.

"Come into the garden, Maud but
Maud was much too wise.
Said she: ooh, no; the corn mas
ears, and the potatoes eyes. India
napolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
A BROKER DEFINED.


"Papa, what is brokerr
ga man, my son, whose CHIEF efort
in life is to reduce his customers 10
that financial condition expressed by
the significant term. "-Washlngton
Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
LOVED AND LOST.

"Did Mabel promise to marry her
photographer lover?' .;uo i.
"No. she developed negative. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

rrTsstopued free and permansntiy curea. ~ :
ets altar first days use of DR. kLisEs ghsa =
News r rsToRER Free 81 trial bottle ana .rs p
ise send to DR.. Kline. 81 Arch St.s rni'a'' -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

Mrs, winslow's Soothing Syrup Tor cnilu ea.'.
tcething. softens the gums, reduces ,sast,
ton, allays pain, cures vino conc Noe' o''''S'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
% nrc1s1u pauNKArps.

The League of Love, branch OF the
salvation Army. will put into operation in
New York City new plan for saving Oh
drunkards 1t is proposed to patrol certain
parts of the city at night with amouiances
driven by Salvation ARMY lassie. dn sh .
will be two members of the army besides the
driver in each ambulance ana wnene ne
drunken men aud women are found on inc
streets thew viii he bundled into the
abundance and taken to the Salvation Army
Shelter. where they will be allowed to sober
mn. OF course, no ore will be restrained ana
.aIan aoainst their will. The patients VIII,
IL thew wish, be allowed to pay for tneli
lodging and breakfast after they nave Do
come sober. "a md
and white and drawn by white horses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

Dobbins' Floating Borax soap costs .1o'o ~
make than any other floating soaps laaee' W. -
consumers have to pay no more ior ~.
.s'.s.,,,a.d 70 he 100 per cent pure and the only
aost;nq soap made Of Borax. Wrappers in red ink.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

Speaking too much is good sign Oh van =,
ity: for he that is lavish in words Is APT W ~
nipgard in deeds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

Advice is like snow, the softer II Iaa y ~
longer it dwells upon, and the deeper II SIN -
into the mind.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

pisos Cure cured me OF Inroa1 anu 6 Iua,'
trouble of three years sthnains VA
Huntington, Ind, Nov. liz 1884.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

c;an. That means local treatment ana
e-amiuations. No wonder they hesitate.
And hesitation gives disease stronger
foothold. :.
The truth Is that local treatment and
examinations are nearly always I'M
necessary. They should not be sub
mitted to till everything else falls
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

G. Wins, Dance. One bottle Dr., Fsnners
snsc,ic cures. Circular, Fredonia, N. 4.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
SOIL 1T AGAIN.

"Now, Johnnie, go and wash you,
face. Auntie will call this afternoon.
"But what if she doesn't caii!-
Brooklyn Life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

We should 80 I've and labor 10 our ti m.
.ha 80 wbat came to us as seed may go TO the
next generation as blossom, and that s wn az
came to Us as blossom may 90 70 tnsm :.
frlit. This is what we mean by progress
Henry Ward Beecher.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
pRoyIpENcE, r.

Purposes, like eggs, unless. they be na.ch-
ed into action. will run into decay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
BUDGET OF FUN.
u,,uoRous SKETCHES FRO1A
VARIOUS SOURCES.
r.ates. Puzzle-Soil 1t Again-hoved
,ost-The Wisdom Of Maud
-Probably-A Broker .
Defined. Etc.

A biker asked a farmer,
SHss lady wheeled this way'"
And the farmer told the biker,
"It's mighty hard to say,
From the costumes they are wearing,
From the mountains to the sea,
II the biker is she one,
OR biker lisa he!" .,,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

Let rs always cherish little .hings w inIis
have c great spirit behind 1''@
Ward Howe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
The Ladies'.

The superior man wishes to be slow In his
words and earnest in HIS conduct
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

The burden OF suffering seems 2 .om
stone hung about our necks ,-wniio - ~
ne ~ o down HE diver while he is hunting ior
pearls-Riehter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

There is a class of women who, from
their own experience, sympathize Win
their suffering sisters, and In order
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31
SACRED CONFIDENCE,
NO WoMAN'S LETTER PUBLISHED
EXCEPT BY REQUEST.

Mrs. Pinkham's Tender Relations VIZ"
the Suffering of Her Sex-Women ""o
Cannot Hide Their Happiness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-10-31

| and having my elbow proheh, 'nouan -
friend got off unframed. / could not make
a Covenant with Arnold, which l thought
was to make my fortune, without making
| his inst cad than in an incredibly SNORT space
| of time-I think thirteen months earhea
for him f20, 900, and for myself II. am
persuaded that If I were to set up as BAKER,
every one in my neighpornooo wouiu ioa'o
off eating bread"
That was the lament of the world s come,
dian and Joker. All unhappy. Inc worio
did everything for Lord Byron that II couiu
| do and vet in bis last moment he asks a
friend to come aud sit down by him ana
read. as most appropriate to ms case, Tue
story OF "The Bleeding Heart Iornsian '.
the sculptor, executed, after months OF cars !,
and carving, .Madonna and the Cniiu:
THE royal family came in and admired II
Eyervpooy that looked at it was in ecstasy
: hut one day. after all that toll and all tina
. admiration. because he did not ger as muci
compensation for his work as ne naa OK
pected. he took mallet aud dashed the Ok
. rruisita eculnture into atoms. The world
0 Door compensation. poor satlsiaction, poo
q solace. Famine famine in all the earto
4 not for seven years, but Tor SIX thousanu
But. blessed be God, there is great cor
!. crib. The Lord built it. Ii Is III anotn'
!. land. 1t IS large place. Au anger one
measured it. and as far as can ca acn I'LL
!. in one phrase. that corn-crib Is lou ni ~
long and 1900 miles broad, and 1899 hlgi
and IL Is full. Food for all nations. "oh'
saw the people. i've will start right ava
and get a supply for our sou" But stop
n moment; for from the Keeper OF tnat COT
crib there comes this word, say.hg, 70
n shall not see Nv face except your brofn'
le he with you.r In other words. there is 1
;. such thing as getting from heaven pardc
- and comfort and eternal life uaiess we nrir
10 with us our Divine Brother. the Lord Jfs'
70 Christ. Coming without Him We shall "a
le before we reach the corn-crib. and O
"a bodies shall be portion for the lackals
= the wilderness: but coming with the Divi'
10 Jesus. all the granaries OF heaven will sw''
% open before our soui and abnndlnes sn'
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
Up-tO-Date News
For the Whee1me11.

good management the meet Is sure to be great success. Several athletic con- tests will be on the programme, and Sid B. Jones, the champion high jumper of the south, will go against his record of 5 feet Il inches. There will be seven cycling events each day, also track rid ing by an expert. A band will be in at tendance each day and the promoters will spare no pains in giving the public some excellent sport. Entry blanks are already out and can be had from MT. Henry l.. Samelson, secretary, No. IA, Twentieth street.
 MT. w. H. Pickens, secretary of the circuit association, has announced the following dates for the cities comprising it: Meridian, June 15 and l6; Blrmlng- ham, June IS and 19; Montgomery, June 22 and 23; Selma, June "A and 20; Mobile, June 26 and 27; Demopolis, July and 4. Arrangements have been made for the transportation of the "chasers,' who Will occupy a special sleeping car. The prlzes of all the meets are excellent, and treat is in store for those who will take part in the contests. Messrs Pickens and Fleck who have been in training for the circuit for some weeks are in excellent shape and are confident of their success in the races. It would be hard 10 ma two lads who could represent us any pet ter than these wonderful sprinters. Will E. Lum of Montgomery will follow the circuit and, as he is reported to be doing some phenomenal riding al Fountain Ferry track in Louisville, he will bear watching.
 The first meet at the Fountain Ferry track Louisville was held last week. Will Coburn surprised the push by winning all the professional events Gardiner ran second to him in each one The St. Louis lad is in elegant form and 41,n otp In K.
 The big Chicago road race, which was run yesterday was the largest race ever run over 600 starters were sent OH by Starter Erwin. The result has not been announced yet and is awaited with much interest.
 The opening of the "Bicyclers' Rest which was to have taken place on last Thursday night, was postponed untll Tuesday night on account of the ram storm Thursday afternoon. Several or the club members were out that night and inspected the place. This delightful resort is a thing which has long been needed, and is presided over by MT. C' w. Clark, formerly of Hotel Marion, AL lanta. Everything will be run under the auspices of the local club.
 Again the track scheme has been brought up. This time it is given out by a prominent club official that it is a sure go However, this has been said so many times that it has begun to be chestnut. We would like very much to see a track here, but before believing we must see.
 
 MT. James s. Moody of Buffalo, one of the most popular cycle salesmen on the road is in the city. Mir. Moody is we'll known here.
 
 MT, Ed Warren, Jr, the state cham pion, will ride an exhibition mile at the meet here. Eddie has lost none of his speed during his absence from the track, and a mile under 2:10 can be expected.
 
 Quite a party of wheelmen enjoyed moonlight spin to East Lake on Friday night. These excursions are very popu- lar among the cyclists.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-05-31
KREP OUT OF POLITICS
Says Commander-in-C Chief Walker of the
 Grand Army,

Says Commander-in-C Chief Walker of the
 Grand Army.
 At the request of local members of the order the following extract from a late general order by Commander-in-C l. N. Walker ofsthe Grand Army of the Re- public is published for the information of veterans in this state:
 The attention of these headquarters has been called to the fact that some de- partment officers and Grand Army posts as such, by resolution or other official ae- tion, have recommended persons for elec- tive and appointive offices political in character Such action is in direct viola tion of the letter. and spirit of article Il Of our rules and regulations, which reads as follows:
 !" No officer or comrade of the Grand Army of the Republic shall in any man her use this organization for partisan purposes and no discussion of partisan questions shall be permitted at any of its meetings, nor shall any nominations for political office be made
 "As members of the grandest civic or ganization in the world we must stand squarely on this platform, hew to this line and practice what we breach.
 Charges have been made that com rades who have been highly honored in one department have violated this pro- vision of our laws by officially asking comrades to support their friends for office, but the commander-in-chiefd deems it for the best interests of the order to issue this warning and again call atten- tion to the absolute necessity of keeping our organization free from all political action, instead of conVening a court to investigate the charges. The country is entering upon a season of political ex- citement, when partisans will try to eX- ert every influence for their friends. Such action and violation of our rules and reg ulations, if permitted to go unrebuked is liable to breed dissensions in our ranks, and the good of our order demands that it be discontinued. Accommodations for any person for political office, elec- tive or appointive, should be made by comrades solely as citizens. Comrades are reminded that our uniforms should not be worn at political meetings nor should party badges be countenanced that associate the Grand Army of the Republic with any party or candidate. This does not preclude our comrades from active participation in the.r duties as citizens, but should inspire each one to guard the honor of the Grand Army as his highest duty"