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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

Three WHAT Three charmingiy executed
posters in colors, drawn by w. w. Dens-
low, Ethel Reed and Ray Brown, will be
pent free of postage to any address on re,
reipt Of One Dollar. All who are afflicted
with the "poster craze" will immediateiy
limited number of the posters will be Is
sued. The scarcity of q good thing en-
hances its value Address GEO. II. HEAF-
FORD, General Passenger Agent OF the Chi.
cago. Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway, Old
Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

The watch carried by the average
man is composed Of 90 pieces, and its
manufacture embraces more than 1000
distinct and separate operations Some
of the small screws are SO minute that
the unaided eye cannot distinguish
them from steel filings or specks of dirt.
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01
An Important pireronce.

To make it apparent TO thousands, who
think themselves i'll, that they are not af.
hicted with any disease, but that the system
simply needs cleansing, Is to bring comfort
nome to their hearts, as costive condition
= easily cuyed by using Syrup of Figs.
manufactured by the California Fig Syrup
company only, and sold by all druggists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

Neither are the obstinate maladies, to the
removal Of which the great corrective, Hos
letters Stomach Bitters, is adapted durable
an an hour. To persist In the use of this
standard remedy Is no more than just. Bill
iousness, constipation, malarin, rheuma-
tism, kidney complaints and nervousness are
among the complaints which it eradicates.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01
THE SOLDIERS.

Brig. Gen. Henry Morris, q veteran o.
the war Of 1919, died 1T his home In Port
Chester recently. He was os years old
Gen. Saussier, military governor Of
Paris, who, In ease Of war, would sa1
as commander In chfe4 Of the Fseucf1
army, though he has reached tho sga
limit, has been continued in ofice by
the ministry for three yeara longer.
Gen. Dragomiroff. who represented
Russia at the French autumn maueu1
vers, has published . fattering criti1
rlsm Of tho French soldiers. He finds
that . great advance has been made
aimee 1883, when he saw them last. both
in material organization and in the
quality Of officers and men. F,
DR.. D. r. elattery, q wealthy citizen
Of St. Louis. who was found dead In .
lake near there few days ago. was In
command of the gunboat Cricket dur
inr the last two years Of the rebellion.
He was then under 20 years of age, and
the youngest commanding officer In tho
navy. =
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

As ON his daily trip he went,
The sun exclaimed: II VOW
There's no denying that am
The champion scorcher now"
Washington Star
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

PRosPEcTIvE CoNTEsTANT--"The testator
was very ignorant man and drew the will
himself" lawyer-'sIn that event ! can
nffer you small encouragement. Detroit
Tribune
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

FRS stopped free api permanently cured.
No fits after first days use OF DIR. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle
Il treatise. On. KLINE. 933 Arch st. Phila Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

THERE is third silent party to all our
bargains. The nature and soul Of things
takes upon itself the guaranty Of the full
service cannot come to loss. Emerson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

"ErHEI, did you really steal that etching
from borrowed bookin Eyes, l Just had
to-the curve of the chin and throat were
90 perfect. Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

THOUGH nature daubs with reckless grac<
In field and wood, without restraint,
One spring-time artist beats her pace
TITS woman with pot Of paint.
Chicago Record,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

uCRUEL.-sI know that age Is telling on
said Miss Sereleaf IYes, dear; but
You needn't mind SO very much. 1t isn't
&6H1Dui*he whole truth Sketch
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

Miss LoNr.Y-"I have only one friend on
earth-my dog.n Miss Coldeal - "Why
don't you get another dogl.'-Truth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

HATE fellow whom pride or cowardice
or laziness drives into o corner and who
does nothing when he is there but sit and
growl. Let him come out as ] do, and
bark-Johusou
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

SHAKESPEARE says we are creatures that
look before and after; the more surprising
that we do not look round little, and see
what is passing under our very eyes.-Car.
lyle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

MRS. MOONEY flor the one hundred and
eleventh time)-'What would you do, dar-
ling, II should der. Mooney-"Oh, bury
you, suppose."-N. !. World.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

SOMETIMES a man gets a reputation for
being close because he has paid all his debts
and hasn't any money left to get reputa-
ton with for being Notwithstanding
journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

"YoU surely do not favor petticoat gov
ernmentp said an objector to a woman suf-
frage advocate. "No, DON'T" was the re-
troit Free Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

CONFLICT OF 1NTEREsT.-"Does the doctor
do much for your lnaladyl" Eyes, much
for my malady, but little for me."-Detroit
Tribune AZ
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

GoLr-.rShe excels at golf" ~ am moi
surprised She always had excellent taste
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

"YousG man, said the merchant to the
prospective ONCE boy, sfare you fairly wei
cducatedw be, !" replied the boy, proud
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

CONSTIPATION Cured by Dr. Carlstedt's
German Liver Powder. Samples and testi-
moniais free. In Bottles only rs cents. The
Carlstedt Medicine Co., Evansville, Ind.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

PIso's Cure for Consumption has saved
me many DOCTORS bill. IS, F. HARDY, Hop
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

II SourHARD learned the art Of combining
colcrs BY closely studying butterflies
wings; he would often Say that no one
knew what be owed 70 these tiny insects
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

A gALLow skin acquires healthy clear
hess by the use Of Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

HE only IS exempt from failures VIII
makes no efforts.-Whately.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

A GREAT diamond cbbery-stealing
base.-Philadelphia Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

A PArERNAL KIcK.-ssA whole set of flu
niturel'
Cried pa. 81 think il fought
For while they did their counting here
They found one chair enough
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

s.AM so glad you had the doctor: did he
relieve youf' "Yes-of $20."-Bostou
CouriG-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

s.THEY say the jewellers are down on BIZ
cycles" Yes, it has got SO that fellow
who rides wheel doesn't care whether he
owns diamond pin or not."-Chicago REQ
ord.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

Dr.. CARLsrEpr's German Liver Eyrupi Is
the Ideal Cathartic. Purely Vegetable. 1t
promotes internal Cleanliness without de-
bilitating the organs on which it acts. scot.
and 81 Bottles at all Druggists or The Carl
stedt Medicine Co., Evansville, Ind.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

ssDo i0u believe In the 10 to rati0i"
ssCertainly; aut a Mormon. truth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

IT is said we pay the most for what l
given us.-J. Beaumont.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

Halls Catarrh Cure
"a Constitutional Cure. Price 75c.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-08-01

IuStlcS lTOm bnO palms, AhooAS AAhO
falling water over rocks, music like
wandering winds among leaves,
music like carrolling birds among
forests, music like ocean pillows
storming the Atlantic beach: "They
shall hunger no more, neither thirst
any more, neither shall the sun light
on them nor any heat; for the Lamb
which is in the midst of the throne
shall lead them to living fountains of
water, and God shall wipe away
all tears from their eyes," !
see a great Christian feet ap,
preaching that harbor. Some OF
the ships come in with sails
rent and bulwarks knocked way, but
still afoat. Nearer and nearer the
shining shore. Nearer and nearer
eternal anchorage. Haul away, my
lads, haul away. Some of the ships
had mighty tonnage, and Others
were shallops easily lifted of the
wind and wave. Some were men-of-
war and armed of the thunders OF
Christian battle, and others were un-
pretending tugs taking others through
the "Narrows," and others wera
coasters that never venturcd out into
the deep seas of Christian experienced
but they are all coming nearer the
wharf = brigantine, gaIleon. Ii1e-of.
battle ship, longboat, pinnace. war
frigate-and as they come into the
harbor I find that they are driven by
the long, loud. terrific blast of the
east wind. 1t is through much tritu.
lation that you are to enter into the
kingdom Of God.
You have blessed God for the north
wind, and blessed Him for the south
wind, and blessed Him for the west
wind; can you not in the light of THU
tlpbject bless Him for the east windi
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12
Prohibs Still In The Ring

Prof Samuel Dickle. chairman of the
Prohibition national committee, has
issued the following circular:
AT the national convention held in
the city of Pittsburg, Pa, May p and
%. number of persons who have here
tofore acted with that party, being DIS
satisfied with the conventions refusal
to commit itself to the free silver policy,
Withdrew Ihercfrom, and in cOnse-
quent meeting of the boilers. took pre-
limnary steps for the organization OF a
new party. What may be the course
of the Michigan Prohibition state com
miltee with reference to this subject re-
mains to be seen. 1t is, however, the
purpose of the national committee ot
the Prohibition party to see TO it tina,
IN any event our organization is main
tanned in this state, and that a straight
out prohibition ticket for state officers
shall be nominated. together with presi-
dental electors supporting the noml-
uees of the PIttsburg convention, Jos
hua lowering. of Maryland, and Hale
johnson, of Illinois.
"Ihe OBJECT on TINS announcement Is
to call attention of Prohibitionists
throughout the state to the Importance
of carefully guarding the integrity OF
the party organization.
Should it become necessary so To
do, the national committee will issue q
call tor state convention to be held in
the near future for the purpose of put
ting in nomination presidential electors
and candidates for the various state
officers.
Throughout the nation at large we
propose to push the most vigorous Pro-
hibi,ion campaign that has ever been
known in our history, and we have
every reason to believe that the month
of November will witness a gratifying
and encouraging increase in our vote"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12
A Bio Deficit Confronted Rich,

From statistics furnished By state
stauIstician DeLand it Is seen that the
cost of the Winans administration was
largely in excess Of the state tax, and
that has been the serious trouble with
the state ever since.
The records show that there was o
cash balance in the state treasury, wheD
WInanS was inaugurated. Jan. |. 1891.
of 500, 10; received from United
States direct tax refunded, Sl20.000;
state lax levied IN 1891 81. S2,SG3, 0jl
total cash revenue, $3,9S9. l6l.
The actual expenses of the state as
given by Auditor-General Stone for the
year 1892, were S3,lS7. 99S.13; receipts
from all sourses, 80, 205, $3.50 excess
Of receipts over disbursements, first
year only, $l7,327.50.
For the succeeding year of 1892, Aud
itor-General Stone gives the disburse-
ments for all purposes at the sum of
S3,470, k5l.65; receipts for all sources
IT 81 775, 99l 81; deficit of S677, 1872
IS, As the actual financial results of the
two years of WInans' administration.
During he administration of Gov.
Rich for 1898 81. the receipts were
wholly from the state tax, there being
no cash balance on hand Jan. /, 1898,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12

TO his estimate. S250,00O. His wife
was to retain control aud posse ssion OF
all his estate, including the ART works.
during her life time, and when she died
last year all the paintings and statues
in his art gallery proper were trans
ferred To Ann Arbor and me now on
exhibition here.
The testators of Mrs Lewis estate
refused, however, To give upsome paint
lngs, statuary, etc, that were IN the
dwelling-house proper, and the regents
of the university brought suit against
them To compel them to deliver up these
pieces of art. claiming that they were
included within the terms of Mr.. Lewis
Will, which Mrs. Lewis accepted. The
case was tried April 20, and Judge
Kline has had the points under consld-
GRAFTON ever since. not filing his opinion
until few days ago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12
News Summary.

Silver men claim that Maine will de
clare for free silver.
The national silver party has ISSUED
4 circular TO the faithful.
Later reports from Moscow place the
number killed at $500.
Gov. Bradley, of Kentucky has with
drawn as IA presidential candidate.
According TO the last directory Tho
population of Chicago is 100000.
In the state election in Oregon thu
other day the republicans carried the
state.
The general deficiency bin passed by
congress will become law without the
presidents approval.
Miss Helen Gould. daughter of the late
Jay Gould, has given 500, 900 to tho
y. Louis cyclone sufferers.
Congress has passed bill to prohibit
he insurance of interest bearing bond
without the consent of congress.
The senate and house of the Hawaiian
congress have passed resolutions favor
NO annexation TO the United States.
Princess Angelina, the daughter OF
Chief Seattle, after whom the city OF
seattle was named, died in that city Il
few days ago. aged 50 years. She was
)nc Of the most noted women on IN,
Pacific coast In the early liftieS, Al
me peril OF her life she apprised the
settlers of Seattle of an Indian massa-
re, and saved three hundred lives.
Within the present week all the
candidates for the republican nomina.
lion for president will receive letter
making this inquiry: I'VE respectfully
request from YOU an answer TO the fol
owing question: In the event of your
election to the presidency will You.
make any discrimination against Ro
man Catholics on account of their re-.
iGious belicfs?'
Miss Julia, eldest daughter of vice.
President and Mrs Stevenson was mar
red in the New York Presbyterian
church in Washington a few days ago.
20 Rev Martin ID. Hardin, of Evansville.
Ky. The marriage ceremony was wit.
messed by President and Mrs. Cleve-
land, members OF the cabinet and then
families, foreign ambassadors and then
attaches and families, members of con
gress and other distinguished persons
and was performed by Rev. Wallace
Radcliffe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12
The Lay OF a Bachelor.

A bachelor old and cranky was sitting
alone in his room. His toes with the govt
were aching, and his fac" was O'erspread
with gloom No lttlc ones shouts to dis
turb him-frOm noises the house was free
In fact from cellar To attic twas rs still
a. still could be. No medical aid was lack
ing. His servants answered L.s ring, re-
spectfully heard his orders and supplied
something wanting. which he could not
command-the kindly words of compass
sion, the touch of gentle hand. And he
said rs his brow grew darker and he rang
tor the hirc!iug nurse, Well, marriage
may he "a failure but this j. jolly sigh,
worse. - Lont.@d STANDARD
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12
than this yea

In Europe, Asia. Africa, Australia
md America. the five great cor tlnents
Shaker medicines are being used by
suffering humanity for the cure Of sick
Jess and disease.
Never was there such universal de
nand, never such wonderful results.
Shaker Digestive Cordial. sure cure
tor indigestion, is prepared from herb,
md roots, and is "A natural remedy
Thice cures by aiding nature and moi
~ lighting her.
Shaker Digestive Cordial makes
hose fat who have become thin 10y
not digesting their food.
II restores the sperits and the appe
.lte of those who are detected anC
tagged out from the wearing effects OF
Indigestion.
1t relieves the symptoms of dysper'
STA, and. after using for Il reasonable
lime. finally cures the comulaint.
Sold by druggists. Trial bottle, Zoe
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12

but actually minus balance or deficit
of 3 20 800. which were bridged over
by the state officers borrowing the
money.
The Legislature Of 1898 levied take.
for the two years 1892 ;, % $40, $50;
the legislation made appropriations in
excess OF the tax levy of %l72,500, max
ing the total expenses of the Rich adj
ministratiOn for two years, 1872 $50;
total for Winans' two years, S3,7s9,lGl
total in excess of Winans only, S3 $50.
A. incident 10 and connected with
This subject, few words in reference
To the state taxes of 1896 may not bc
ont If place in this letter.
The present deficit in state accounts
began in the year 1890. II must he re-
collected that appropriations and tan
levies must be calculated two years ~
advance. There was "a balance in the
treasury June 30, 1888, of about $500,
600, but only a small part of Il belonged
10 the general fund. In view Of this
balance, the Legislature of 1889 made
appropriations of over - 600 600, the
expenses for two years being -. 275 coo.
while the tax levy was only S3,OSj, 2Gj
Tor the two years, leay ne deficit H.
revenue of 1889, 73j. Then followed
the legislature of 1891. which made tax
ievieS of only S2,S63, $50 for two years,
the expenses being S677l32 80 in
excess TO the tax. balance and all Other
resources for its term The Legislature
Of 1898 not only neglected to providc
for this deficit but allowed it to Increase
S3SS, j2S more. though il laid the taxes
al $500, $50. or mOle than lis prcdc
ccssors by S757,30O.
Adding these deficits together, tn,
amount of deficit the state was called
upon to meet Jan. /, 1895. was 81 255,-
1875. Add 10 this about S75 900 due foI
refunding accounts, and the state wa
actually in debt $1,000 900. As the
constitution forbids the issue of bol d
we could1not follow the exampl- OF
he democratic national administration
and the only resort was taxation To
meet the debit. the legislature of 1896
added 81 900, 900 TO the tax for genera
purposes in 1895, and $3.50 900 to tn
same fund for 1896. The tax for 1898
is S3.0lS. 920, while that for 1896 will
be S2.O72,6S or about one third les,
than this year.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12


There is 10 mention of mules in the
Pentateuch. Such breeding was contrary
TO the law, but the Assyrian sculptures,
IN later times, give figures Of mules,
and they are noticed in later books Of
the Bible ezekiel xvii, IA; Zechariah
xiv, l5). Nor are domestic fowls 10
ticed, though known in Palestine III the
time IF Christ and represented on cylin.
ders Of the Persian period. There is nc
mention of the citrur. which Is native
20 Media, bat which was only known
in the Persian period in Palestine Cot
ton Esther :, g. and silk Ezekiel xvi,
l0) are alike unnoticed in the Torah,
but occur in later books, while fax, one
Of the most ancient materials in Asia
and in Europe is $50 noticed. The cochi-
neal insect ("crimson, Isaiah j, 1S)
may early have supplied dye, for it is
found on the leaves Of the Syrian oak,
and the purple dye from the galbanum
or operculum Of the shelllsh used at
Tyre may date back to any age, since it
is found al aloug the Palestine coast,
as are the yellow crocus or saffron and
the orange colored henna and kohel for
blackening the eyes
The Hebrews do net appear TO have
used horses before the time OF Solomon.
but The Canaauites had horses and char
lots, which are noticed fundamentally
between 1900 and 1900 b. g., as we'll
as later. The Egyptians also had char
lots long before the Exodus. Trading
caravans. such as led Joseph 10 Egypt.
are noticed IN the fifteenth century h.
c., i'll Palestine, and sh ps on the Syri-
an coast as early Us 1900 d. C---Scot-
fish Review
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12
Gen raj Debility

Last summer my liver was in very
torpid condition, my bowels were ~
active and | WAS suffering from GET
cral debility. | WAS recommended to
try Hoods Sarslparilla and | used
three bottles, which relieved me /
have had no occasion 10 use it since.
AS my liver and bowels have been III
good condition aud my general health
has been all that could be desired. |
regard Hoods Sarsaparilla as a first
rate medicine" G. Howard Daskam
Albion, Mich.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12

The nearest approach TO the holding Of
IA Judicial inquiry into the cause OF death
In England occurred ~ long ago a. tho
year 1900 whcn according To an old wri.
ter ON the subject six and twenty vrnur.
able persons were summoned together TO
hear and consider the testimony Of any
who could speak with authority regarding
the death OF % digger I'm the fields named
Martin BOlsovcr 20
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1896-06-12

With the blood full of humors, the
heated term is all the more oppressive.
Give the system a thorough cleansing
with Ay er's Sarsaparilla aud "A dose or
two of Ayers Pills, and you will enjoy
summer as never before III your life.
Just try this for once and you'll not re-
pent it,