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dier to use when I was took bad, and
I'd reckon to pay him for it like ez
I'd pay for any other patent medicine.
So he fixed me up this!"
He put his hand in his pocket and
drew out a small red paper. which,
when opened, disclosed a pink powder.
1t was gravely passed around the
group.
why. 1t smells and tastes like GIN
GER" said one.
1T is only ginger" said another.
scornfully.
"Mebbe 1t is and mebbe it isn't" re-
turned Cy Parker stoutly. "Mebbe ut's
only my fancy. But If it's the sort o.
stuff to bring on that fancy, and that
fancy cures me, it's all the same! I've
got about 50 worth Of that fancy, or
that ginger, and I'm going to stick to
1t. You hear mel" And he carefully
put it back in his pocket.
At which criticism and gibes broke
forth. If he (Cy Parker), white man,
was going to ''demean himself by
consulting a Chinese quack, he'd better
buy up a lot O. idols and stand 'em up
around his cabin! If he had that sort
to go to work with him on his cheap
tailings and be fumigated all at the
same time. If he'd been smoking an
opium pipe instead of smelling punk,
he ought to be man enough to confess
it! Yet it was noticeable that they
were all very anxious to examine the
packet again, but Cy Parker was alike
Indifferent to demand or entreaty.
A few days later I saw Abe Wyn-
ford, one Of the party, coming out of
See Yup's Washhouse. He muttered
something IN passing about the infa-
nous delay in sending home his wash
ing. but did not linger long in conver-
sation. The next day I met another
miner at the washhouse, but he lin
gered so long on some trifing details
that finally left him there alone with
| See Yup. When 1 called on Poker
Jack of Shasta, there was a singular
smell of incense in his cabin, which he
attributed to the very resinous quail
| ity of the fir logs he was burning. ]
! did not attempt to probe these mys-
teries by any direct appeal to See Yur
himself 1 respected his reticence; in
| deed, if I had not I was quite satisfied
that he would have lied to me. Enough
! that his washhouse was we'll patron
lied, and he was decidedly getting
on"
It might have been a month after
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nese, who humbly worked the worn
out "tailings" of their Christian fel-
low-miners. 1t was stated that See
Yup, knowing the dificulty-already
alluded to-of Identifying any particu-
lar Chinaman by name, conceived the
additional idea OF confusing recogni-
ton by intensifying their monotonous
facial expressions. Having paid his
tax himself to the collector, he at once
passed the receipt to his fellows, so
that the collector found himself con-
fronted in different parts of the settle
ment with the receipt and the aimless
laugh of, apparently, See Yup himself!
Although we all knew that there were
a dozen Cinnamon or more at work at
the mines, the collector was never able
to collect the tax from more than two
See Yup" and one See Yin"-and so
great was their facial resemblance
that the unfortunate official for long
time Rugged himself with the convic-
ton that he had made See Yup" pay
twice and withheld the money from
the Government! 1t is very probable
that the Californian's recognition of
the sanctity of the joke, and his belief
that cheating the Government was
only cheating himself" largely ac-
counted for the sympathies OF the rest
OF the miners.
But these sympathies were not al
ways unanimous.
One evening I strolled into the bar
room Of the principal saloon" which,
as far as mere upholstery and comfort
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went, was also the principal house in
the settlement The first rains had
commenced; the windows were open,
for the influence of the southwest
trades penetrated even this far-off
mountain mining settlement, but odd
ly enough there was a fire in the large
central stove, around which the min
ers had collected with their steaming
boots elevated on a projecting iron
railing that encircled it. They were
not attracted by the warmth, but the
stove formed a social pivot for gossip,
and suggested that mystic circle dear
to the gregarious instinct. Yet they
were decidedly a respondent group.
For some moments the silence was
only broken by a gasp, sigh, NUT
tered oath or an impatient change of
position. There was nothing in the
fortunes of the settlement, nor in their
own individual affairs, to suggest this
gloom The singular truth was that
they were, one and all, suffering from
the pangs of dyspepsia.
Incongruous as such a complaint
might seem to their healthy environ
ment-their outdoor life, their daily
exercise, the healing balsam of the
mountain air, their enforced temper
ance in diet and the absence of all
enervating pleasures-it was never
theless the incontestable fact
Whether it was the result of the nerv-
Gus, excitable temperament which had
brought them together in this fever
ish hunt for gold; whether it was the
quality of the timed meats or half
cooked provisions they hastily bolted,
begrudging the time it took to prepare
and to consume them; whether they
too often supplanted their meals by
tobacco or whisky, the singular
physiological truth remained that
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"Of course you didn't" said Parker,
trfumphantly. Cos they amt. Well,
genl-mun, it didn't seem to me the
square thing that pesky lot o yell
low-skinned heathens should be built
different to a white man and never
know the tortur that a Christian feels,
and one day, arter dinner, when was
just a-lyin flat down on the bank,
squirmin' and clutchin' the short grass
to keep from yellin', who should go by
but that pizenous See Yup, with grin
on his face.
" 'Mellican man plenty playee to him
joss after eatin',' sez he; but China
man smellee punk. alice same, and no
hab got
Il knew the Shiny cuss was just pur-
tendin' he thought l was prayin' to my
Joss, but 1 was that weak 1 hadn't
stren'th, boys, to heave a rock at
him. Yet it gave me an idea"
What was it?" they asked eagerly.
"I went down to his shop the next
day, when he was alone, and 1 was
feeling mighty bad, and l got hold of
his pigtail and 1 allowed I'd stuff
it down his throat if he didn't tell me
what he meant. Then he took a piece
of punk and lit it and put it under my
nose, and darn my skin, gentlemen,
you migh'n't believe me, but in a min
ute 1 felt better, and after Whit
or two 1 was all right
WAS it pow'ful strong, Cy?" asked
the inexperienced one.
NO" said Parker, "and that's just
what's got me! It was a sort e
dreamy, spicy smell, like hot night
But as 1 couldn't go round 'mong you
boys with a lighted piece of punk in
Fourth of July firecrackers, 1 asked
him If he couldn't fix me up suthin
in another shape that would be han
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BICYCLE MODELS.

Bicycle models have become an adj
junct to the high class furnishing es-
Establishments of New York. II wheel
ing Itself is fashionable, 1t is consid-
cred equally important that the wheel
woman should be gowned in smart at
tire. The plump young models sit 90
bicycles in the dress departments OF
the big shops and try on boomers
waists, jackets, and other furnishings
that the riding outfits may be seen by
their purchasers as they will appear
mon the road. Tie model must be al
expert, and sit and ride her wheel il
the store gracefully and easily. She
mus: have that "trig' figure, neat OF
waist, long of limb. and Of that pecu
liar build that can wear almost any
size, upon which can be draped tn.
costume for the thin or rounded girl
the plump matron. or the fat womes
of two hundred pounds with forty
two inch bust. Many bicycles arr
sold to visitors who are first attracted
by the pretty models and their nea
suits. Rut the girls say theirs Is al
cxacting, thankless task.-San Fran
cisco Argonaut.
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velvet edged ribbon and brown ostrich
plumes.
The coat fronts ore loose fitting,
closing in double-breasted fashion by
three fanciful tabs at the top on the
left side. The graceful and perfectly
lifting back is shaped by seams that
extent to the shoulder, which are con-
cealed by STRAPS of cloth applied Ill
tailor fashion. The center-back seam
is omittedI the newest wrinkle. by the
way). Below the waist line the back
is laid in deep box plaits.
An attractive feature is the stylish
collar, cut in deep slashas and out.
lined OH its free edges with braid. l!
is SO arranged upon deep band as to
provide the fashionable flare.
The one-seam gigot sleeves are Of
moderate but fashionable fulness,
and are completed at the wrists by
aaring cuffs of velvet to match the
collar. Prettily shaped pocket laps
cover inserted pockets.
Melton, covert, whipcord and al
regulation plain or mixed cioakius,
NAV be employed in making this
stylish coat with decorations OF fur
Astrakhan, braid. or plainly finished
by machine stitching.
10 make this jacket in the median
-size it will require two and three
fotrths yards of fifty-four-inch wide
/ material.
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centre back. Belt to match closed
with silver buckle. Five small tucks
are laid at the neck on each side OF
the box.plait in centre front. These
plaits spread gradually, allowing ON
easy, graceful fulness over the bust
which is confined again at the waist
line, and the lower edge is concealed
under the dress skilt. The full back
is stylishly plated or gathered, as
preferred, and joined to the straight
lover edge of yoke lining, the hand
somely pointed yoke in newest design
being laid fiat over the plaits or gathers
and stitched on the curved edge. The
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stylish bishop sleeves are fashion.
ably wide, gathered at the top and
finished with wrist-bandsto which the
cuffs are buttoned. The neck is fin.
ished with close fitting collar, to the
upper edge of which the linen collar
is bottoned with single studs in front.
closing in back on two separate but
tons. which are sewed inside the collar.
These stylish and becoming waists are
a pronounced feature of the seasons
modes, made OF cashmere, French fan
mel. crepon, brllliantine, fine plaid
and mixed woolens, as well Gs OF silk,
satin, brocade and other fancy silk
textures.
To make this waist for lady In the
medium size, it will require five yards
of twenty-five. inch wide material.
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LADIES FRENCH MODEL BASQUE.

Striped beige cloth made the exquls.
ito basque that closes in centre-front
with small buttons and button-holes,
as shown in the second large engrav-
ing. The waist, of becoming length,
is rendered glove.fitting by double
bust darts, under-arm and side-back
cores with a curved centre-back. A
smooth standing collar OF velvet fits the
neck closely. The one scanned gigot
sleeve of fashionable fitness Is ar
ranged over coat-shaped Innings and
finished at the wrists with fiaring vel.
vet cuffs. When cut with ''V" shaped
neck and embelIished with trimming,
the waist is suitable to complete
dinner toilette, while the circular OF
square neck will be appropriate fol
an evening bodice.
70 make this basque for slady hay
ing thirty-six-lnch bust mea.ure, it
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FASHION NOTES.


Corduroy makes delightful winter
bicycling costume.
The fur pe,erine Is shown in COM
binations of Persian lamb and sable.
Narrow black velver ribbon is conn.,
iny into great vogue as trimming.
Six retticoats remain in bes' feeling
aud lightest to wear under a., skirt.
"A n substitute for the feather boa,
the ribbon ruche Is also not to be de-
spised.
The new Jacket can be distinguished
by box p,eated instead of ripple
back.
Duchess lace appliqued ON mousse
line de ssie is an extrayagant dress
caprice of the season.
Nearly every garment designed has
piace for silk; as lining or acces-
sorry. IL not for the article Itself.
II makes a particularly pretty finish
70 n tatreta skirt of the same co!orinS,
and cut in half it is q stylish outline
for a bolero jacket.
Black satin, broche, MORE and tat
feta skirts will be worn upon all occa-
s,ons, except for the most elaborate
full dress toilets.
Chiffon, net and gauze over glace
taifeta make some Of the handsomest
waists seen, and there is no sign OF
their falling into disf.vor.
Unless you have ruche somewhere
upon your new gown CIR hat, you ere
no. strictly in fashion this year. 1t Is
q season of ruchings, and very pretty
and useful they are.
Those made of changeable taffeta
They come in green and black, green
and dark blue, blue and black, and
red and black, and have an edging OIL
black velvet ribbon.
Very pretty capes are made In clotf
and silk, applique with lace. and lined
with tafretas or some pretty color
They are ruched with morsseiine-de
sole, and have large ribbon bows
the back.
IL your winter hat is to be home
made affair this taffeta ruching VII
be found most useful. 1t looks particu
larry well surrounding the crown OF
hat. and is so full that the hat need
but little other trimming.
Exquisite tailor made costumes o
blue and gray aipacas are worn, trim
ned lavlshly with white pearl buttons
This is a dress one appreciates NOR
as they wear It, as it sheds the dus
better than any ether material.
Tbe sash is seen with every possibi
costume. and is now beginning to b
welcome change from the endles
belt. Many CT them are marveis
elegance, rich with the most dainty
hand embroidery in brilliant co.oring.
Besides the taffeta ruehing there al
many ruches of dlapnanous fabric
suitable to trim party frocks. IN
p-attiest Of these are Of gauze, pow
dered with spangles. All the read
made ruching has a narrow ribbo
hiding.
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There + more Catarrh IN this section Of Il
country than all other diseases put togethei.
ana until the last few years was supposed toll,
pronounced it q local disease and prescribed
local remedies, and by constantly failing 20
cure with local treatment, pronounced T. tn'
durable. Science has proven cafarrh TO - o
constitutional rsatment. Halls Catarrh Cure,
manufactured by +. j. Cheney a. Co., Toledo.
Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the mar
keC 1t is taken In ternally In doses from 10 drops
to a teaspoonful. 1t acts directly ON the blood
and mucous SURF aces OF the system. They offer
one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to
cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
Address K. ] CHENEY 81 Co., Toledo O.
fold by Druggists, 55c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
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There are knaves now and then met with
who represent certain local bitters and poison
Gus stimuli as Identical with or possessing
properties akin to those Of Hostetter's Stom.
ach Bitters. These ecamps only succeed IN
foisting teir trashy compounds upon people
unacQuainted with the genuine article, which
il as much their opposite as day is 10 nigh
Ask and take no substitute for the grsLe
remedy for malaria, dyspepsia, constipatisc.
rheumatism and kidney trouble.
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Fac bulk of the poverty in this coHassy is
directly or indirect y caused by the enormous
amount expended by the people OF this sscua-
try for thar which is neither breai nor meat.
a Nation, Il State, u county or a town, whose
inhabilams support moro saloons thaa gro
Gerry stores, but have an impoverished pso-
pie. II cannot be otherwise, 20 matter how
the financial question is settled
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will require two and seven-eighths
yards of -four.inch wide material.
LATEST STYLE OF coIFFuHE.

To ths latest styls os coiifnre the
hair is so loosely waved mud held in q
sort OF puii by semi.circniar comb
that the eiscs is almost that o. the
old-fash;cnei waterfall. In very
pretty arrangement intended for fr.i
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1897-01-30
NEWEST MODES IN WAISTS.

Peacock .blus and green shot silk
made this stylish waist. which is one
of the newest modes. The rolling
collar and cuffs of white linen are adj
Unstable and can be removed to have
Numbered when necessary, or when
made to match the waist they can be
permanently secured. A handsome
stock collar of satin ribbon is tied un-
der the collar in large bow at the
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Glddness Comes

WITH better understanding OF the
w transient nature of the many phys
zeal Ills which vanish before proper ef-
gentle efforts 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.
ton of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrupof Figs, prompt
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed 60 highly by ell
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects arc due to the fact, that it IS the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. Its therefore
ali important, in order to get its bene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is enthusiastically the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. -,
If in the enjoyment OF good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa-
lives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended tothe most skillfui
physicians, but If in need of q laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well-informedc everywhere, Syrup OF
FIGS stands highest and is most largely
used and gives most general satisfaction.
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dress. this circular comb is sur
mounted by small wreath OF roses.
which also holds back the pompadour
roll in front and encircles an airy.
looking structure of curls and puts.
the wreath being finished by high
white aigrette on the left side.
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hats and bonnets, unless the hats are
designed for travelling, in which case
they are noticeably modest and severe.

"lFhat is the difference between q
visit and visitation?" 'fWeli, when
your pretty young sister comes to SEQ
lis, that is visit. When your man.
ma comes and stays months that Is .
visitation. Truth.
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COAT AND BASQUE
SOME NEW ATTRACTIONS IN
WOMAN'S APPAREL
stylish aud Attractive Coat With
Slashed Coilar-An Exquisite
French Model Basque OF
Striped Beige Cloth.

"YOBACCO-br drown cloth, velvet
braid and smoked pearl but
tons are stylishly combined
in tho smart top gar nent de-
picted in the first large illustration.
The picturesque hat of brown felt,
writes May Manton, is trimmed with
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CENrREy1LLE. r. L, Mar

CENrREv1LLE, r. L., March 9. 1892
81 enclose two dollars to get some OF your
TErrERINE. 1t has done wonders on three
persons to whom had given little OF my
small supply. They were radically cured OF
REV. c.. p. GABouRr.
hoy by mail for SOC. In stamps.
j. r. SHuPTRINE, savannah, ia.
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II you are doubtful as to the use OF Dobbins
Elec.ricSoar, and cannot accept the experience OF
millions who use It, after the g years it has been
on the market, one trial win convince you. AMI
Your grocer for IT.. take no imitation.
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FITSstoppcd free and permanentlycured No
fits after first day IS use of DIR. .KLfNE'S CHEAT
NEgvERKsToREi. Free 81 trial bottle and treat
ise. Send to DIR. Kline. 9Sl Arch ST.. Phila., Pa.
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Only one marble statue OF the human figure
with the eyelashes is known. 1t is one OF the
gems OF the Vatican, the sleeping Ariadne,
and was found in 1903.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces infiamma-
ton, allay spain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle.
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The most remarkable canal in the world Is
the one between Worsley and st. Helen's, In
Lancashire. 1t L. sixteen miles long and Is
wholly underground.
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Patti Is now writing "reminiscences and
says she was born in 1874. She Is therefore
50 years old.
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The Gulf of Mexico has breadth Of
.,100 miles from east to west, and has
IN area Of 100000 square miles.
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believe Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my boys life last summer:-Mrs. ALLIE Dou0-
LASS. Lelsoy. Mich, Oct 20. 1894.
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that a womb

trouble is imminent, and she cannot
act too promptly if she values her
future comfort and happiness.
The experience and testimony of
some of the most noted women of
America, go to prove beyond ques-
ton that Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound will correct all such trouble
at once by removing the cause and
restoring the organs to a healthy and
normal condition. If in doubt, write
Mrs. Pinkhnm, at Lynn, Mass, as
thousands ofwomen do.
Here is lady who says
81 Let me add my name to your list
of testimonials. For years suffered
with such weakness of the back l
could not stand straight. / had terri
bic pains inmy womb. The doctor said
on operation must be performed, as
there was no Other way to be cured.
Twas afraid to have the operation per-
formed. and kept :.
trying the medi-
cines that / saw lN
advertised. At s.
last ! tried yours.
ing three s
bottles I
felt like . "A ?
new wo- V>> IN
man. rec.
ommend it
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Glass houses OF very substantial kind car
now be built.
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The traveller in Mexico IS seldom out
Of sight Of mountains.
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WORN OUT"
A COMMON EXPRESSION USED BY
AMERICAN WOMEN.

Many do not Realize thc, Full Significance
of Those Two Words.
When a woman is nervous and irri-
table, head and back ache, feels tired
oil the time, loses sleep and appetite,
has pains IN groins, bearing-down
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ISL IIGL, " 44AUSo
and irrcgulari-
ties, she is not
f" worn OUT
. % but feels