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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
The Teeth as Affecting the Eyesight.

The Teeth as Affecting the Eyesight.
It is not generally understood fact
that the condition of the teeth has
much to do with the health, beauty
and usefulness of the eyes. That an
liberated tooth will often cause. ex.
IRENE Inflammation of the eyes is true.
and case is reported of almost total
blindness caused by the teeth crowd
ing together. A. half-grown boy, who
had complained of almost incessant
uneasiness in his jaws, and had been
visited with periodical attacks of the
most violent toothache, retired one
night in his usual condition, but up
On awakening the next morning it was
discovered that he was blind. The
eyes presented most unnatural ap.
psarance and the countenance was
strained and distressed. After good
deal Of investigation it was decided to
remove some of his teeth and see il
this would afford relief. Six teeth
we're extracted and the boy given Sc.
dative treatment. After few days
The sight became normal and there has
been no return of the difficulty. Chill.
aren who appear to have too many
teeth should be carefully looked after,
especially if they complain of their
eyes in any way. Sometimes the SYM
toms are only secondary, but an acute
5iagnostician will speedily detect the
exact state of the case.-The Ledger.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

lot of money Christmas, and that's
good sign. They tell anecdotes and
laugh more and have more little par
ties. We were at one last night-my
wife and land there was no sign OF
poverty or distress; no 'possum and
Eaters; no politics. Sixteen OF us sat
around the festive board and COM
memorated the thirty eighth marriage
anniversary of Major Calhoun and his
wife, two good people, good
father and mother, good husband
and wife, good friends and neighbors,
and we were waited on by their chill
dren-good children, who have never
brought shame or grief to their par
ents. That is the biggest and best
thing I know of. And we had wit and
anecdote and conundrums all mixed
up with oyster soup and turkey and
seat ceteras." I asked Judge Akin
what kin he was to his sisters hus-
bands mother-in-law and he gave il
up in despair. hear that he ponder.
ed over it all the way home and away
in the night cried out: "Eurekal Eu.
rekaI' Then Mayor Gilbert put the
seventeen-elephant problem at me and
got tangled up and then I asked hin
how ground squirrel dug his hole il
the ground without leaving any dir
around the top and it scared him, bu
his wife came to his relief and answer
ed it. Men haven't got very much O
that kind of sense and I always depend
upon my wife. I don't like to strain m.
mind. ARP in Atlanta Constitu
t;o,,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
HernlocIx for Farm Buildings,

The farmer of the United States
has gotten beyond the point where he
wants the cheapest thing, simply be-
cause it is cheap, but he, like every
sensible man, wants the most possible
for his money, with due consideration
to o reasonable profit to everyone
legitimately engaged in manufacture
or trade. Economy in buying de-
ponds not so much on the actual price
as upon the peculiar adaptability of
the thing purchased to the purpose
for which it is intended.
The wider acquaintance the lumber
buyer or consumer has with varieties
of woods-with their peculiarities OF
strength, durability, workable quail
ties, etc.-the more economically he
will buy. Having such knowledge,
he will find sometimes that the more
costly article is really the cheaper, or
he may find that the cheap articles
may, for certain uses, be as satisfac-
tory as the mere expensive one with
which he is acquainted.
To the farmer, hemlock, which is o
comparatively new material in the
West, should appeal with special force
because of its peculiar adaptability for
certain classes of construction com
bined with cheapness. 1t is actually
better for some things than white pine,
and yet can be had at q much lowel
price. It is better for some things
than yellow pine better, in fact, fol
corn cribs than any other material.
Hemlock has the advantage of being
both strong and stiff; that is, it y
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Senseless Science.-Science Is sense
less without final cause. Science has
not discovered the cause. Faith says,
'It Is God" and science will accept this
reply in the end.-Rev. H. T. Shepard,
Congregationalist, San Francisco, Cal.
Character.. building will
endure forever. Death will not change
1t. Our bodies will be changed-our
character will remain forever the same.
Build wisely.-Rev. S. s. Waltz, Lu-
theran, Louisville, Ky.
Sin.-There is but one sin unto death,
and that is resisting the Holy Spirit
until he leaves your soul forever. AL
may be saved, and 1t is only he who
deliberately puts himself out Of the
reach Of Gods mercy who commits the
objectionable, the irremedial sin.-Rev
G. Hearn, Evangelist, New York City.
The Rising Sum- The sun is rising
Pulpit and press and bar are striking
the anvil of public opinion, and its echo
is ringing through the land. Crime
must cease. The mob must call halt
Law and order must preva;l.-Rev. H
II. Proctor, Congregationalist, Atlanta
Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
A Peculiar Fruit.

A Swiss pomologist exhibited last
autumn a fruit intermediate between
the apple and pear, which matured on
an espalier apple tree in an orchard in
the Canton Vaud, in 1898. The fruit
bore traces of both species, having the
eye of an apple, while sne stem was
inserted in the oblique manner of the
pear. The cross-breeding accidental,
like that of the Loganberry, several
branches of the apple having inter.
crossed with those of the pear. This
case is considered different from SIM
pie hybridization and what is termed,
botanically, "xenia." This consists
of cross-breeding evident in the seed
and fruit, though usually formulation
of q flower by pollen from different
species results in seed resembling
that of the mother plant, while the
plant growing from this seed has the
characteristics of the male parent =.
Rural New Yorker.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
whx r,mothx Runs Out.

AS contrasted with clover, which is
only biennial, and dies as soon as it
perfects its seed, timothy may be called
o perennial. But it is the least per-
sistent of all the grasses grown, except
on land that is inundated by an annual
overflow. The timothy root always
runs near the surface, and is, there
fore, much injured by winter freezing.
Not even letting the fall growth re-
main as winter protection will keep it
from being thus injured. Usually, on
upland, the timothy roots exhaust the
surface soil after two or three years
growth. Even if they did not the sod
is likely to be destroyed by white
grubs, the progeny of the slick beetle,
which lays her eggs in timothy sod,
and the first feed of it's young is usually
the bulb at the surface of the ground
from which timothy roots proceed. In
many fields we have seen the sod SO
entirely eaten out by these grubs that
the plants for yard square or more
could easily be pulled up by the hand.
The thinning off of birds by sports
men or for ladies' hats has greatly in
creased the white grub nuisance. Fol
this reason we should not try to keel
timothy sod more than two or three
years, though if it is meadow tina
cannot be easily put to other use, i
can be done by putting on a coat o
manure every-other winter. If thu
grubs eat out the sod, SOW some mor'
timothy seed this fall, or else prepare
to pillow it to be planted with some hoe'
crop next May and reseed the follow
ing spring.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
WORDS OF WISDOM.

A cheap religion is useless extrav-
agance.
The pruned limb is seldom the one
that dies.
When o sinner turns saint, he is apt
to overdo it.
No sacrifice is bitter when sweet
ened by love.
Unbidden guests give pleasure
when they go.
A little mans happiness consists in
magnifying himself.
It takes both grace and wit to bear
disappointment well.
Vice either hides or draws its sword
as soon as virtue shows her face.
When man begins to move others
he is generally called 'crank."
When man makes fool Of him.
self, he generally does the job well.
Whoever kicks over lie, will find
q big brood of others hiding under it.
We must have both wisdom and
knowledge to get much benefit out OF
either.
The commonest kind of cheerful
giver, is the one who gives nothing
but good advice.
When we cannot do as we would, j
will smooth the iolts to be willing te
do as we should.
| One trouble with the world is thai
there are so many people in it who are
content to drift down stream.
Few of us gain by the mistakes O
others, but he who fails to profit by
his own mistakes, will soon be bank
rupt in knowledge.-Ram's Horn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Inherited: Her father was bald; she
was thus able to print kiss in long
primer upon his brow. s'Papa," she
sighed, 'Iam considerably embarrassed
to find that l am engaged to marry
both the Duke Fritz Sniggle and the
Count Hoboheim. s'How like her
mother to jump in and buy more OF q
thing than she wants just because ut is
cheapp unused the old man, much
moved. Detroit journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

With local applications. as they caun3S rescn
the seat of the disease. Catarrh L oiooo OF Oh
constitutional disease. and IN or9sr 70 EIIs
Catsrrh Cure is taken internally and acts a.
rectly on the blood and mucous surface. Haa. 81. ;
Catarrh Cure is not quack mediclne, ~ wH ~
this country for years, and is 2 regular pre-.
scription. 1t is composed Of the best Ionics
known combined with the best oiooa purinnss,h '
nerfect com binatioh of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderful resuits IN cur
ing catarrh. Send for Testimonials, Lrse'
r. j. CHENEY & Co.. Props, 1oieoos ~
Sold by Druggists, price, 75c
Halls Family Pills arc the best
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

In the village of Bridgev lie, Del,
the superftitions natives will not buy a
thing on New Years day, thus, as they
believe, averting the danger OF spend
ing money every day in the year. The
local dealers make virtue OF a neces'
sity of closing their doors on that day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
To XIII Sheep Gaday.

Persian insect powder blown forci-
bly, into the nostrils of sheep or used
as an extract in ALCOHOLICS recommended
for sheep gadfy. The usual method
of removing these flies with o feather
moistened in oil OF carbolic acid is
also quite uccessful.-American Agri-
culturiSt
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

sswhat is the trouble, Maggie9 You
look worried" s'Sure, an the trouble
is with the twins. mum, One OF them
is CRYING because he swallowed his
rattle. and the other is howlin' out OF
sympathy, and betwixt the two OF them
bawlin', 1 cant tell which swallowed the
rattle. ''--Harper's Bazaar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

The price of game in France is al
legged 10 depend principally upon the
state of the moon. When the moon is
dark and Ioachers cannot see to SET
their snares at night game is scarce.
When the moon is full there is plenty
of light and the poachers get lots Of
game.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Boy from the composing rooml i
"Where's the dramatic editOr?" Be-
lated Reporter-"He's gone home.
What do you want?" Boy-"Want to
know whether he meant to say, 'The
play is full of erudition' or The play
is full of credulities.' We can't tell
from his manuscript. Chicago Trib'
une.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

"Papa," said Sammy Snaggs, who
was seeking for information, "how
much is gold worth an ounce?" Il
can't tell you what gold is worth an
ounce here, but in Klondike l under
stand that gold is worth its weight in
doughnuts. = Pittsburg Chronicle
Telepraph.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

For fear that railroad conductors
may fall asleep or in some way secure
a little comfort or rest on their trips,
some of the roads require that conduc-
tors should come around and punch
passengers' tickets at short intervals.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

His Weakness: She-"He does not
seem to be brilliant conversational
ist." He-"No; unfortunately he
can't talk on any subject unless he
knows som ething about it. Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

At Nyac. in New York, the other
day, q man ont coasting ran into o
willow tree and was killed. The tree
did not have time to move before the
snow schorcher was on to it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

The Bismarc at died in Germany,
the other day, - bismarck the race
horse, and not the ex chancellor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

''It must be hard to lose ones
mind;" said the thoughtful boarder.
1T ought to be easy, il your head is
cracked" s,id the cheerful idiot.-In.
dianapolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

II had strong appetite for liquor, which
1as the beginning Of the breaking down OF
nv health. was also slave to tea and
cofsee drinking. ! took the gold cure. but
Il did not help me"
This is o portion Of ON interview clipped
nom the Datly Herald, OF Clinton, Iowa.
e might we'll be taken for-the subject Of q
temperance lecture, but that Is not our OBJ
ieot IN publisbine it. It is to show how q
Svstem. run down by drink and disease,
NAV be restored. Wc cannot do better than
(,n
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Jams Pink Pills for RETIRED ~ VII .1'A
Pale People, and since then l have peen
tree from all pain, headache and dyspepsia.
I eat heartily aud have no appetite Tor
strong drink or tea or coffee, and feel
twenty years younger. :,
"Mv ,peigM has increased 43 pounds: l
cannot say too much for DR.. Williams Pins
Pills and claim that they have cured me-:
"JoHN 3. Cook"
Subscribed and sworn to before me THIS
sixteenth day of February, 1897.
A. P. DARKER, Notary Pubic.
Topsople run down In health, from what
ever cause-drlnk or disease-the above IN.
tervlew will be OF interest, Tao truth OF IL
is unioubted, as the statement Is sworn to.
aud we reproduce tho oath hero. For any
further facts concerning this medicine
write to DR.. Williams Medicine company
Schenectady, N. Y. :,
The mans and address OF the subject OF
above interview is John d. Cook. OF Tvs
South STA Street, Lyon. Iowa. - -------
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

One of the fying-machine lunatics
has shaped his ship in the form of a
goose-not like himself-a goose that
flies in the DIR.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
BISHOPS DON'T LIE.

A Legacy from Two bishops
Two Of the brightest lights the Southern Mssnooiss
Church has ever had were the late Bishops Doggeh
ward. left Dr.. II. A. Simmons Liver Medicine
legacy which has not only been OF value 70 u.s. ous
has proven boon to suffering humanity.
Below we give their own words u which they maos
From Bishop Dogget.: ~. ,,,s ,sao
"Your Liver Medicine has beou Of great servcsso
nysef AMI family. We find no substitute s .os IS
The parcel which you generou y sent US Few year,
ago is nearly exhausted. Wecan't do without ~ y.
wish You to send US another supply. 1T Is IN'
VALUABLE" Very respectfully; 8. s. poeorrr.
From Bishop Earcnaugh:
The following Is from Rev. Bishop 4. H. k AL
~ confess that have been reluctant 20 nsuro "a
is x Tpsa fssGs to isSr Of
suires that should waive this objection. and allow
you to publish whatever may havo written ~
regard to the character md value of yonr medi:
cnes. May many sufferer be e, Tush es Ia
Presbyteriar,s Believe I'm II;
Rec. Dr.. Crisman cured 81 Dyspepsia ana i'e'''
1d9easld Cumberland Presbyterian Church,
Z. b. Crisman, DID,, Pastor,
Nashvilis, Tenn, Oct il, lsss.l
am stin using simmons Liver Medicine LED, i III, Us
and il cured me Of both dyspepsia and rheumatism
and keeps in perfect heslth prefer to order y
uine and get it fresh. am 10 start on tbs ~ INST
TO q meeting Of the Synod Of Teunesses at clevs,
land II you e amy asy on inc
An Eminent Baptist Has spoken.
Rev j. r. Graves, editor and proprietor OF "Ine
13rptist,'' Memphis, Tenn, says; To N. A. BIN:
mons, NJ. D.. luka, Miss: received paceage q
your Liver Medicine and have used half OF u. ~
works like o charm. I want no better Liver kegu'
lator and certainly no more OF Zein q mixture: a.
]. n. GRAVES, Memphis, Tenn, nor. IL, 1916.
Catholics Endorse IL.
81 Johns Hospital, Cor. 23d and Morgan SIS.
Respscfed Sirs -"we have found your Liver
Medicine very beneficial as an Aperient and Liver
Regulator. It does oil that i Is recommended V
do" Respectfully, SISTERS OF MERcfs
On the trial OF our case against Zeilin e 20
their counsel said: e When Simmons ancestors
we're cracking hickory nuts with their teeth N tne
forests of Germany, Zeiin ancestors were Princes
in Inc House OF Israeli While we make no claim
10 Jewish origin, much less 10 being Princes In the
House Of Israeli" we prefer an ancestry OF honees
Americans to the highest seat In the synagogue o.
cnrighteous Jews.
Bsware Of any article called "Simmons Liver
Mtdicine - which has on 1t the name OF ~ H. Zeiiin
Il TO-, 4" or "A. W. Simmons & Co., or u. =.
q, eek Co; ~ and especially beware OK any arucIo
represented as the same" or .'just AZ good e
Meoriginai DR.. n. A. Sim mons Liver Medicine.
Be- sure You get the original which has tho names
picture and autograph Of DIT. d. A. simmons on tue
wrapper. countsrsigned By Q. =. Summons medicine
Co, ST. Louis.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
A Pudd'nhead Wilson Case.

An extraordinary example Of efficacy
of the thumb impression method of
Identification has happened in Bengal,
India. Some months ago the manager
of q tea-garden in the Dooars was
brutally murdered, the murderer get
ting clean away, as the crime was not
discovered until some time after its
commission. For some time the police
were at fault, until it was discovered
that the murderer, in rummaging
among some papers Of the deceased,
had smudged Bengal atlas with his
thumb. The atlas was forwarded to
the Bureau, where the thumb impress
sions Of criminals are kept, when it
was discovered that the impression on
the atlas corresponded with the thumb
recorded Of noted criminal then at
large. The man was arrested on this
evidence, and other evidence subse-
quently accumulated to connect him
with the crime. -Homeward Mail.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
The Cubau Scare.

Although the diplomatic ENHANCEMENT with
Spain over Cuba Is to some extent influence
ing the stock market, Wall street expects no
serious complications. Nevertheless serious
complication with other maladies may be
expected to follow an attack of -biliousness
which is not checked at the outset. The
most effectual means to this end Is Hostel
ters Stomach Bitters, an admirable remedy,
moreover, for dyspepsia, malaria, kidney
trouble. constipation and nervousness.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

To Cure Q Cold In One Day.
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
Druggists refund money lift fails o cure. Csc
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

QuOL6 tultuoI iIoW
"For years ! was
unable to do my
work. I could not
sleep nights or rest
days on account OF
continuous pains IN
my stomach and
back. / was unable
to digest my food.
headaches an ID
painful urinatlon
were frequent, and
my hearts action
became increased.
I left my farm and
retired to city life,
for I was o con.
firmed invalid, and
the doctors said J
would never pc
we'll again.
"Soon afterI hap
pened to use foul
boxes Of Dr.. Will
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

No use to fret and worry and itch and
scratch That won't cure you. Tetterine will.
ANY sort of skin disease. letter Eczema, Salt
Rheum, Ringworm or mere abrasion OF the
stamps from j. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous.
ness after first days use of DR.. Klines Great
NerveRestorer. So trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 98l Arch st.. Phllas IA.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
feethfnq softens the gums, reducing infiamma-
tion. allays pair, cures wind collie. &c. bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Use &c CT Certain Chill Cure.
Best In the world. CERTAIN CURE Co.,
Evansville, Ind.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

No man is too shiftless to feel little bit 70
mantle about his marriage.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Whenever a girl thinks as much of man
As she does herself--that is love.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

A lawyer doesn't know everything but he
thinks.you think he does.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
r....,s Cannot BIO Cured

Somehow newly married people always looh
like new clothes feel.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

ONR ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn effectually, dispels colds, head.
aches and-fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
it's action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
MANY excellent qualities commend 1t
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in 80
cent bottles by all leading drug
cists. Any reliable druggist who
NAV not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Donot acceptany
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FlG SYRUP CO.
SAW FRANCISCO, CAL.
LOUISVILLE. kY. NEW f0nHs H."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12

Out in Missouri marriage ceremony
has just been performed by telephone.
The bride stood at one end of the wire
in one town, and the room at the other
end in another town. A clergyman
and witnesses surrounded each of the
contracting parties and "centrsl" at
tended to it that no time was wasted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-03-12
NoIr.eto Crv.

A very ugly man is talked about as much as
\ good looking one.