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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
SYRIAN WEDDING.
N which the Priest Wore Crown and
Robe Of Gold


Ns.y York Times: st. Peters Ro-
man Catholic church was crowded on
Sunday evening with members OF the
SYRIAN colony and Americans who neo
been invited to witness the wedding
OF Miss Shafika Lutfy to Elias MACK
soud. both Of whom were born In the
Christian city of Zahle, Syria. which
was the scene of a great fight during
the Christian massacres In the GUS.
Nearly all the members Of the Lutfy
and Macksoud families are now In the
United States, preferring to live under
the stars and stripes to remaining I'M
der the banner and crescent. The
bride is the daughter of Abdow Lutfy,
the senior partner Of the firm OF Lutfy
G. Macksoud, importers Of oriental
goods, and the bridegroom Is the jun
Tor partner. They both belong to the
Greek Catholic church. While the
guests waited in the church the bride
was being arrayed for the wedding
ceremony at her fathers house, at Z
Battery place. She was dressed In q
white satin gown and wore long
white veil, with pearl necklace and
diamond pendant. The Rev. Father
Beshwaty, the prizes Of the Greek
catholic congregation, performed the
ceremony. He wore a crown on his
head and long robe Of gold cloth that
reached to tho ankles. AS the bride
Gud her father walked up the aisle
they were preceded by little flower
girls and follow ed by the bridesmaids
and ushers, all varying lighted can
dies. At the ckA2 eel tho bridegroom
stepped forward. and tho father handed
his daughter over to MIN. The bride
groom led the bride to the front Of the
altar, and the priest began chanting
the marriage service in Arabic. He
asked them II they were willingly en-
tering into the marriage state. and
when they both answered IN the al
firmative two Of the ushers held colder
crowns over their heads, while thu
priest took two gold rings from sill
yer tray held by an attendant ant
placed them on the fourth fingers o
tho left hands of the couple. The Ger
emony over, many Of the guests &C
companied the newly married coupl
to their home, where feast had beef
prepared. Mr. and Mrs. Macksoud wen
to Washington on q bridal trip
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
Sad End of a Mascot.

One of the mascots of the Massa-
chusetts was little dog, which, at the
first bombardment of Santiago, leaped
overheard in fright. Three hours
later the men of the flagship discov-
cred him swimming near that vessel,
and we're about to lower boat to res.
cue him, when orders for the cruiser
to get under way were given. Many
. sailor wanted to jump in after him,
and there was sadness from stem to
stern when the little fellow gave des-
pairing yelp and sank. A pair of BAN
tams roosts amidships. The hen went
through the war, but her former mate
died of the coast of Cuba. The new
one crows Justify at every mention oil
fight, and looks as saucy as the Scor-
pion or the Gloucester.-New York
Press
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
cRIrTENDEN's AUDAcITY
= Celebrated THURMAN Who Accom-.
r,,.n.h yyh.s r.w At&snut.

- C0l0Dfayo0 1urtmAn VINO AccO0.
plished What Few Attsmpt.
"A little group OF veteran turfmen
were sitting In the lobby OF the St
Charles hotel at New Orleans, La.
talking about people and things.
Speaking of nerve" said one Of the
party, apropos of story that had just
been told "the nerviest, coolest, most
self-possessed man / ever knew In my
life was Harvey Crittenden. who died
in '92 ut Saratoga. Harvey was a
member Of the celebrated Crittenden
family Of Kentucky, and was finely
bred, highly educated, polished gentle
man, but he had streak Of natural
deviltry running through him that he
could no more help than he could help
the color Of his eyes. He was the
worst practical Joker that ever lived,
but his GOODNESS and presence OF mind
used to invariably get him out Of his
scrapes. ! was with him at Louisville
In the fall of $50. and he offered O
crowd of us at the Gait house a bet
Of $50 that he would kick anybody in
the city and not get into the least
trouble over it. He kept the bet stand
Ing for two days. and kicked seven or
eight different people-some OF them
elderly men and men Of prominence.
In each case he apologized 30 suavely.
claiming he mistook the victim for his
brother, who had kicked him the day
before as joke, that the victim be-
came Modified and assured him 1t was
all right. ] have often heard since OF
other people doing the kicking act. but
am sure Crittenden invented it. At
another time l was walking along the
street with him when he noticed a
masher posing on the corner. He was
sxQuisitely dressed and had flowing
blonde moustache. Watch me sur
prise him. said Crittenden, and turn
Ing suddenly to the dude he seized
both ends Of his moustache. pulled
them violently and said. in loud.
serious voice: Pretty bird!' Pref
ty bird!' Then he walked OF rapidly
and was out Of sight before the fellow
could recover from his amazement. 1t
seems foolish to tell, but 1t was one
of the most ludicrous scenes I ever
witnessed. When Crittenden pulled
the mans moustache his mouth few
open like trap, but he was so par
alyzed with astonishment he was un-
able to lift finger"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
solidined Spirits for Fuel.

A new idea in candles has been
evolved by q German chemical manu-
facturer. 1t Is simply mass of solid
fled spirits pressed into cylindrical
form and distributed In round tin
boxes. The solid spirits burn readily
and need no wick to make them appli-
cable for heating or cooking purposes.
rhe fame can be extinguished like
that Of a chaflng-dish lamp. after
which the little surface spirits. which
became liQuefed by the heat Of the
fame, resume their hard and waxy
consistency in few minutes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
Swift

Swift ~.S-...s a .~>e,iS No.1 W1Vess
Observations at Blue Hill observa-
tory showed that for several days be-
fore the great cold wave OF February
last. the high cirrus clouds, which at
tain an elevation Of about nine miles,
moved with unusual velocity. On one
day these clouds were flying at the
rate Of 1e6 miles per hour. 1t Is
thought that measures Of cloud mo-
lions will play an important part in
weather predictions hereafter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
A British liable.

Plans are far advanced for the con.
struction of a Pacific cable by Great
Britain and her colonies. The pro-
;ected route, with the landing stations
all on British territory, is from Van
couver by Tanning island and Fiji
to Norfolk island, and thence to
Queensland and New Zealand. The
estimated cost is from $500. 900 to
So, 100000 The four Australasian col
onies concerned have volunteered to
become responsible for four-ninths Of
the cost, and the remaining five-ninths
will be divided equally between Great
p-itstn end Carada
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
Losses I'm Battle.

An old friend sends clipping re-
lating to Mr.. Alexander Sutherland's
article in the Nineteenth Century on
the question of war being on the de-
cline. The conclusion is that the loss
OF life in Europe by war during the
present century does not exceed one
per annum out of every 10, 600 of the
population, whereas one in 100 would
be low estimate of similar deaths
in the Europe of 1000 years ago. =
New York Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Cover fresh peas with cold water,
season with salt and boil till tender.
Drain of the water, add three or four
little pats CT butter, and let the butter
melt through the peas. Put them In a
vegetable dish and serve very hot. II
the peas are no. sweet enough sweeteu
then, with a very LITTLE sugar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Clesn blood means clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar.
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy. liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads.
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. 25c. SOC.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Quickly recover their strength II treated with
Leonardts Golden Eye Lotion. Bloodshot, imam
nation and soreness are relieved without pain
in one day. Cools. heals and strengthens Insist
on having "Leonardt's." Ii makes strong eyes.
Guaranteed or money refunded. Druggists sell
It at rs cts. or forwarded prepaid on receipt OF
price By 5. 3. Leonardo q Co. TAMPA. Fla.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
POPULAR SCIENCE.

A striking possible application OF
electric waves is pointed out by FRO
lessor Lodge, who has noticed that
these waves cause drops Of mercury
and oil to unite, thus overcoming
difficulty of certain metallurglcai
operations. He thinks that Scotch
mist could be converted into rain by
electric rays, which would precipitate
most fumes. but doubts il the effect
upon a London fog would be encourag-
ing.
Sir John Murray is authority Tor
the statement that ninety-two per cent.
of the bottom water of the ocean has a
temperature under forty degrees Fab
renheit. Between the shore and the
hundred-fa line the temperatures
were higher. Speaking of the surface
water, he said that eighty-seven per
cent. of the maximum temperatures,
and seventy-five per cent. of the mini
mum temperatures were above forty
degrees Fair enheit.
A shoyelful OF earth, Mr.. G.. Clark
Nuttall tells us, contains eleven thou
sand millions of bacteria. These are
various species, performing such work
as breaking up refuse matter. and not
the least interesting is the new found
germ of earth-smell. This germ sets
free little understood volatile COM
pound whose vapor is perceived as the
familiar odor of damp soil. The vapor
is evidently prevented by water from
escaping. and increases in the air after
rain, when the odor becomes most
noticeable.
A singular result of the recent ex-
periments of Professor Angelo Mosso
on the physiological effects of high al
titudes is that q mountain ascent may
produce such fattening of the lum
bar curve that man may be an inch
and half shorter on the summit OF
Monte Rosa than when he is In the
valleys beneath. The height OF Monte
Rosa, the second loftiest peak OF the
Alps, is 1925 feet. The cause OF the
shortening is partly the exertion o
climbing. The human stature always
dlndnishes slightly during the day.
The wet-bulb thermometer, for de
termining moisture in the air, is made
and used as follows: Provide two ther
mometers and tie bit of the thinnes
muslin neatly around the bulb of one
of these and keep it soaked with water
Lift this thermometer out of the water
and whirl it briskly through the ali
for two minutes, if tho air is very dry
and for three or four minutes ii tn
air is very moist. Read it quickly
aud it gives the temperature OF THU
layer of water evaporated under tn
influence of the wind produced by tn
~hirling. The dewpoint OF the al
in which the thermometer is whirle'
is about as far below the wet-bulb a
this is below the temperature OF tn
dry-bulb similarly whirled and rea
rapidly. The two thermometers ma,
be hung side by side on short piec
of string for convenience; and this
then called the "sling psychrometer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
The drunkard's thread Of life IL svidsntay
wounded on reel.
Beautiful Women.

Every woman should have the beauty,
vfvacity and vigor Of perfect health. A strong
stomach is the first essential to physical
beauty in either man or woman. Nfne-tenths
Of the sickness of the human race comes from
weak digestion. Thousands Of people. after
years Of discoura cement, have tried Hcstet-
ter's Stomach Filters and reclaimed their
health. There is nothing like it for the cnre Of
stomach troubles. See that private Revenue
Stamp covers the neck Of the bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

1t is the only cure for Swollen, Smartings
Tired. Aching Burning. Sweating Feet, Corns
and Bunions. Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease, a
powder TO be shaken into the shoes. Sold
by all Druggists and Grocersand Shoe
Sc res, CSC. Sample sent FREE. Address
Allen S. Olmstead, Leroy, N. Y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Pisos Cure cured me- of throat and lung
trouble Of three years. stapding.-E. CADY
Huntington, Ind, Nov. IL 1894
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Fits permanently cured. No 1ts or nervous
ness a fter firstday's use of DR.. Kline's Great
EerveRestorer. 81 trial bottle and treats free
DIR. r. II. KLINE Ltd, Si Arch st., Phlla, Pa
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be nag
netic full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder-wo-lker, that makes weak mel
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran
teed. Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or Now York
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
whv Do You Scratch :

God can make prosperity curse and Attic
ton blessing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Mrs.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reoucing infiamma
ton. allays pain, cur es wind collie. 25c bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Man once ate the cream. but now they ere
mate the man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
loo. 2Sc. II c. G. O. fail, druggists refund money
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
.snIata mosauito,, fyyintersmith,sl

woman who argues real well is never a
favorite in society.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

To the deaf and dumb man actions speak
louder than words.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Albert Burch, West Toledo, ohio. says
Halls cata rrh cure saved my life" Writi
him for particulars. Sold by druggists, .5c
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Some girls make their gowns and the gowl
If some other girls make them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
Beauty In Blood Deep.

Make education science and 1t will be-
come an art.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

If you have itch, letter, eczema. rfngworm OF
other skin disease, you can cure yourself WIN
Tettoripe No need of doctor. Sold by drug
cfsts for so cts box, or sent by mail prepaid for
Toe. ts stamps by j. T. Shuptrfne, Savannah. Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

"Mata Mosquito" (Wintersmith's)
Famous South American Mosquito Perfume
Is a wonderful perfume used by South Ameri-
cans. A few drops rubbed on hands, face and
arms keeps mosquitoes away: At Druggists or
mailed to any address on receipt of retail price
Two sizes 10 and rs cents. Address Arthur
Peter & Co., Louisville, KY.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Hope is the feeling we still have after it
all gone.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

Some men are long headed and narrow
minded.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

There is no sympathy between prou
mind and a beggar's purse.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. i0c or &c
II C. C. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

knowledge is power only to the indiyidua
who knows he doesn't know it all.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

People who are given to conceited fault
hiding imagine it Is intelligent criticism.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
pou,t Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Iife Away.

In the game of life the one-armed mai
always plays lone hand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
Are You Using Aliens Foot.Ease.

Love is the spiritual cement which bin
us to God.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
Strained Eyes

Men drift because the engines Of the will
eli idle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09

No-To-Bao for FIFTY CentA
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weaA
men strong, blood pure. 500. d. All druggist&
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-09-09
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects Of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIGs, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA Ere SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and accountable to the system. 1t
IL the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
maneutly. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and its acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from SIENNA and
other aromatic plants, by method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.
SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE, KY. NEW YORK. N. =.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price Soc. per bottle
| rCIv rur AnvrRTIsrR vor ecu a., .h;.
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USE CERTAIN CORN CURE

handling our portraits and frames Write for terms
C. b. Anderson l. Co., S73 Elm street, Dallas, Texas.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-09
RECIPROCITY WITH FRANCE.
NEGOTIATIONS FOR A TREATY TO BE
RENEWED AT ONCE.
[RY rrLEGRAPH no THE TRIBuNE.l

Washington, June s.-The French Government
has taken steps TO renew active negotiations for
a reciprocity treaty with the United States. and
has appointed NJ. Carpenter as special dele
gate TO assist Ambassador Cambon in conduct
ing negotiations NJ Carpenter will arrive at
New-York from Paris tomorrow. and come to
Washington to take up the work. Ambassador
Cambon was at the State Department to-day
arranging the preiminaries with Mr.. Kasson.
the Reciprocity Commissioner.
Negotiations with France were begun some
time ago. and then came to a complete halt. The
disposition Of the French authorities is favorable
toward securing a treaty. and basis they
are ready to concede the minimum tariff list.
which is about 20 pee cent below the maximum
duties now levied on American goods. The
cessions desired from the United States are those
under Section Of the Dingley Tariff law A
partial reciprocity arrangement made with
France several months ago, but a much more
extensive treaty is desired.
New-York tribune., 1899-06-09
NO FOREIGN INTERVENTION.

London, June Sin the House OF Commons to-
dav the Secretary Of State for the Colonies,
Joseph Chamberlain. replying to various ques-
t,ons on the subject. confirmed the reports Of the
failure of the Bloemfontein conference and also
admitted the accuracy of the statements made In
the dispatch from Mates Fontein. explaining
that the British High Commissioner Informed
president Kruger that Great Britain would not
consent to the intervention of foreign Power in
Anglo Transvaal disputes
with refernce to the jameson raid. Mr.. Cham
.or,a,r added. the Commissioner Informed the
PRESIDENT that the British Chartered south
.,r,co Company, while protesting against the
unreasonable amount Of the claim would con-
CON, 70 submit to arbitration the question OF the
amount Of damages 10 be palc
New-York tribune., 1899-06-09
DEATHS FROM THE HEAT.

There were several deaths and numerous pros
trations from the heat yesterday. The deaths
follow:
ALLEN John forty years old. OF No 40 West I"e"''-
third-st - .
BRADY Julia NJ sixty six years old. OF No. sis Ninth
BRoDE William F.. years Old OF No. LABS FIRST
-.
CIIIFFONIA Manuel B.. colored one year oo' OF NO
900 West Sixteth-st. 80
pwYER. Thomas f.. sixteen months old. Of No. @a2
West Seventeenth-st
EIHEITER Kirsch day old. Of No. Ss' West
Thirty -seventh-st.
GEBHARDT. William. eighty years old. OF No. l'ss
Frst-ave.
HAINES Eyelna thirty-two years old or No oIo Dt s
vision-aye., Brooklyn overcome In that avenue ana
died in the Eastern District Hospital
HoUGHToN, -, FIVE months old. OF No e28 Third
-
HUBER Bertha seventy-sisht years old. OF No 2lZ
East Twenty-ninth-st.
I,cyINs Morris four months old. OF No 81 Essex-st
MDoNAID Isabelle. six months old. OF No. COS East
Fourteenth-st
sEpFNFIEI.D one year old. Of No 222is East One
hundred and twenty y-sixth-sf .-
WORGWEII.ER, Abraham. five months old, OF NO W
East hundred Twenty -second-st
WOOD. Charles three months old, OF No 80 East
Twelfth