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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-14
Linen IN WnfVgY,

1t Is great mistake to allow line,
to freeze on the line in winter. Eve
at some sacrifice in purity Of colo
linen goods should be dried in tn
house: This is the advice given b
all dealers in linens who understand
the subject. The reason Is a simpl,
one: When the goods are frozen the
fiber is strained to some extent, anG
every fold or crease in the liner
strains it still more, and in q short
time cracks appear where there were
folds. No linen is proof against this
strain. The best way of washing
large pieces Of linen, like tablecloths
is to soap the soiled places after first
removing all stains that you believe
will not come out with washing.
Different stains require to be treated
differently, and every housekeeper
has her own rules. The majority of
stains that will not wash out should
be treated before the cloth is wet
After the stained places are at
tended to, and special places are
soaped, put the cloths to soak over
night in cold water. In the morn
ing wiring them out into warm water.
rub them on the rubbing board, and
put them into boiler of cold water.
in which teaspoonful of kerosene is
dissolved to every gallon of water.
Let the cloths boil; remove them
from the fire as soon as they boil I'D
well, and put them into clear, cold
water. Rinse them from this water
into another, and then into a third.
and, If the clothes are to be blued.
put them finally through a bluing
water. No table linen should be
blued every time 10 Is washed. I'll
the cloths are blued for two weeks
and bluing is omitted for two weeks,
each set OF cloths used alternate
weeks is blue once month, or every
alternate time il is washed By this
means sOilcd spots and stains cannot |
be covered up by bluin7. as they fire.
luently arc by careless laundresses.
The best bluing Is fashioned
indigo. This may still be purchased
1t large drug stores, but is ss.dom
old at groceries. There 10 one kind
II bluing against which every one
hould be warned. This Is Prussian
'lue, though u 10 never or seldom
old by that name. II Is compound
4 iron. and will, 10 process OF Tina
roduce iron rust spots Test the |
luing you use by making s solution
little Ia water and add a piece of
7ashing soda to it. II It Turns a
ull reddish color 1t is Prussisn blue,
nd must not be USED. Yorb
tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-14
To Protect ContriI,utions.

An Austrian has invented a system
for collecting the contents of contri.
button boxes which prevents robbery.
the collecting sack having a number
OF sliding bars across its mouth, which
are SO adjusted as to retain q prear
ranged position when attached to the
bottom OF the box.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-14
Dew and Coiov.

Dew is a great respectsr of colors.
To prove this take pieces of glass or
boards and paint them red, yellow,
green and black. Expose them at
night and you VIII ind that the yell
low will be covered with moisture,
that the gresn viii be damp. but that
the red and the black sill be left
perfectly dry.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-14
Proper Road Repairing.

Road Inspector Thomas Malley, Of
Morris County, New Jersey, says that
"the scheme of pouring screenings on
a road to repair it is very expensive
and utterly worthless. The first hard
rain carries away the screenings, or
they grind up and are blown away in
the first dry spell. Experience shows
that until road needs three-quarter
inch stone it needs nothing. With
this size stone as a basis, Q little
binder and screenings, all we'll rolled,
will make the load as good as new"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-14

Smooth roadways reduce distances.
How would travelling be if all roads
were in the condition of the one in
front OF your house?
The Long Island farmers carry more
than double loads to the New York
market since the main roads on the
island were macadamized.
The roads in Barbados are prob
ably among the best in the world.
being made Of white coral, with sur
faces as hard and smooth as though
cemented.
Spreading stone on the surface or
in q trench is not road building, as
some still seem to think. A properly.
rolled, shaped and drained earth
Foundation il the first requisite,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-01-14

The oyster is one Of the strongest
OF creatures. and the force required 10
open 1t IS more than 1900 times it,
own weight.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
A MYSTERIOUS WOMAN.
Arrested at the COast-Line Yards
Believed to he Insane,

A white woman, well-dressed, good look
ing, and evidently a lady, is locked
up at the Manchester police station be-
cause she refused to diyulge her name
and home.
About midnight the watchmen at the
Atlantic-Coast Line yards saw a woman
wandering about over the tracks. They
hailed her. She made no reply. After
several attempts TO induce her to talk
they telephOned the statlon-house, and
officers Jones and Wright were sent 10
bring the woman in.
They brought her. 1t took nearly two
hours to do it. Though the distance is
only ten or twelve blocks the woman
fought so fiercely she prolonged the time
taken 10 cover it to many times that
usually required.
When taken into custody the woman
wore a pink shirt-waist, black skirt, and
neat sailor hat. When she reached the
station the color of the rags she had
on was hardly distingushable. The Off
GERS were almost knocked out.
The woman is believed to be insane.
bounded. She did say once that her hus-
band had deserted her. AS TO her name.
her home, her object in wandering about
the streets, she remained absolutely
mute.
She appears to be about 80 years Of
age. Her eyes are light-blue, or gray.
Her hair is light. Her features are rather
sharp.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
COLONEL BIGGER's SUCCESSOR.
He VIII lie Succeeded by His Son
Thomas III. Higher

Governor Tyler stated last night that
he would appoint Mr.. Thomas II. Bigger.
Secretary of the State Board of Agrcul-
ture, TO succeed his father as Clerk of
the House OF Delegates and Keeper Of
the Rolls.
Mr.. Bigger Is already familiar with the
duties of the Office" said the Governor,
land l think he can fill the unexpred
term as well as any one L could possibly
appoint. speedy appointment is neces-
sary; therefore, l have acted az once"
There will be a number of candidates
for the position when the Legislature
convenes next winter. Among them are
Mr.. John W. Williams, of Giles county,
at present Enrolling Clerk of the House !;
Judge W. S. Gooch, of Louisa, Enrolling
Clerk: Mr.. Clarence r. Boykin, a we'll
known newspaper man of this city, and
Mr.. W. ii. Mem, member of the House
from Petersburg. 1t is presumed, of
course, that Mr.. Thomas Bigger will
stand for election to the Office to which
he will be appointed by the Governor
The position of Clerk of the House Of
Delegates and Keeper of the Rolls pays
a yearly salary OF about 5000 The pay
attached TO the latter office is exclusively
in fees.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
TeIegraphic Tersitics.

The Kansas Republican delegation yes
terday decided TO support Henderson for
Speaker.
The Republican Congressional delcga-
tion of Michigan yesterday pledged its
united support TO Colonel Henderson for
Speaker.
A fire yesterday morning at Dade City,
Fla, destroyed the Baptist church and
two dwelling houses. entailing loss
OF $500. Total Insurance. $500 il
Captain f. b. Fuller. Seventh Cavalry,
now on recruiting duty at Columbia. 3.
c., has been ordered TO report In person
10 the Governor OF South Caroline for
temporary duty pertaining 10 the prepa-
ration OF rolls OF rejected men who OF
fered their services TO the United states
during the Spanish-American war.
The grand jury at Washington city
yesterday returned two indictments
against Dock Newton Tharpe. the dis
charged volunteer soldier. who killed
Aaron ID. Bishop. one OF his comrades OF
the Fifth fmmunes, a few nights ago.
He Is charged With murder, and with as
sault upon PoIice-Ofiieer Acton with IN
tent 20 kill.
The Hon. John Barrett. Minister 10
Siam, during the Cleveland administra-
ton, and who has travelled exclusives
ly I'm the East. was given a compliments
airy dinner ar Union League Club. Chica-
go last night. and by request spoke
about the Philippines and their import
ance, commercially and strategtcaiiy. to
the United States. ~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
A DARING ROBBERY
IN THE MOUNTAINS OF HAMPSHIRE
COUNTY, w. VA.
The ARREST OF THREE SUSPECTS,
who Are well-Known Young Men
of Winchester-The VIII Of Ex-
Governor r. w. NJ. Holiday Adj
mitted to Probate-Large Estate.

WINCHESTER, VA, June 7.--tSpecial.)
Harry NJ. Anderson and John Morrison
and Thomas Morrison, brothers, three
highly respected young men of this city,
were arrested about midnight last night
by Officers Neville and Mccartney on
the charge of having robbed Charles
Cooper, an aged resident of Hampshire
county. W. Va. The crime alleged against
them was committed about dark on May
29th. The scene of the robbery is in a
lonely part of the mountains. about thir-
ty miles west of this place. About dusk
on that evening Poland Keller. who lives
with Mr.. Cooper, was summoned to the
front door by knock, and upon an
swering the summons was confronted by
three masked men, one of whom levelled
revolver against his breast and de-
manded TO know where Cooper's money
was hid. The old man was reported TO
have large sum of money hidden in the
house. Keler's wife, hearing the noise,
came downstairs, and another of the
robbers pointed a revolver at her. Then
compelling Keller TO take a lighted lamp
in each hand the robbers began to ram
sack the house. Two 800 bills were found
in an old chest, and going to the bed
where Cooper lay helpless, they secured
$1S7 more. Warning the occupants of the
house that any outcry meant death, tho
robbers retreated to the woods near by,
where they got into a vehicle and rode
off in the direction of Capon Bridge. A
man. who knows Anderson, one of the
men arrested, says he passed him, with
two companions. near the scene of the
crime shortly before 1t was committed.
An empty whiskey bottle, found where
the robbers were encamped, was identi-
fled as having been sold to Anderson.
The Morrison brothers were identified
by Keller on the street here yesterday,
in the immense crowd attending the Con-
federate memorial exercises, as men who.
he claims. had taken part in the robbery.
The prisoners made an unsuccessful at
tempt to secure bail this afternoon, and
will be given a preliminary hearing to-
morrow morning. They will be taken to
Romney. w. Va, for trial. All three men
belong to reputable families. and have
hitherto borne excellent regulations. They
are brick-masons by trade.
The will of Ex-Governor Fred. w. NJ.
Holiday, who died here on May 18th, was
admitted to probate to-day in the Circuit
Court by Judge Thomas w. Harrison.
The decedent leaves all Of his property
to his sister, Mrs. Margaret Duncan Ma
son, of Charlestown, w. Va, who gave
bond in the sum of 100000. without Sc
| curity as executrix. The estate Is valued
| at $1e0 900. A short time before his death
| Governor Holiday arranged for the pre-
sentation of his miscellaneous library TO
the University OF Virginia. The library
| contains over eight thousand volumes.
and is one Of the finest private libraries
in the State. His law library is given to
Frank Mccormick of Berryville, Va.
Governor Holiday provided literally for
| his three old servants
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
INTERVIEW WITH lola.
He Proposes to Write II Novel on the
DreNfus Affair.

LONDON, June 1.-The st. James Ga
zette publishes an interview between its
Paris correspondent and NJ. Emil lola, in
the course of which NJ. lola is represent
ed as having said:
Il have entered the lists. / am gadia-
tor. / am fighting a great fight, Which is
by no means ended. / cannot write any
thing until the case is over, but then l
intend to write novel on the Dreyfus
affair, summing II all up and drawing
from It additional conclusions, which can
not be clearly and conyincingly stated
yet.
This is my duty. / do not intend TO
seek any financial advantage in perform
ing 1t.
WILL SEEK ANOTHER TRIAL.
81 am perfectly safe here in Paris; for,
despite the nonsensical statements Of
some anti-Dreyfus newspapers, it is i'm
possible to arrest me. We shall see whe-
Their a French jury will again condemn
me for speaking the truth. L intend to APP
peal against the verdict OF the Versailles
court, and then the whole matter Will go
before another jury.
IL do not think there will be complete
solution before the end of the summer.
The innocence of Dreyfus has been recog-
nized, but they are certain guilty persons
who must be punished, IL France is to re-
cover her self-respect."
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
CUBANs PAID so FAR, 1,437.
brooke Appointed DE Quesada Cuban
Com,nissioner at Washington.

HABANA, June 7.-Colonel George Nj.
Randall paid 1893 Cuban soldiers yesterday,
at Jaruco, and rejected forty-four others.
This makes ,a37 Cubans paid by Colonel
Randall so far.
1t was discovered that four Cubans
were selling fraudulent certificates OF ser.
vice in the Cuban army, charging n
each for them. This so enraged several
soldiers who had legitimate discharges
that they badly beat the sellers OF the
bogus certificates.
Governor-General Brooke issued an
order to-day appointing Senior Gonzales
de Quesada Special Commissioner iof
Cuba at Washington. with salary Oh
$500. o,,.,, 81,
Those who believe that the policy 1oi-
lowed by General Gomez Is wise one,
and they include a majority OF the most
prominent cubans In Hapana. are much
ileased with this appointment, consider,
ing il just reward Of years OF faithfui
service.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
Tributes TO HIS MEMORY.
state Officials Express sorrow at
Colonel Biggcr's Death.

The death of Colonel Bigger cast a
gloom over the Capitol and State Library
offices yesterday.
Colonel Bigger's long occupancy OF his
office had made him an acquaintance OF
every official and attache, and not one
mentioned his death save to express sor-
row that their old friend was no more
Governor Tyler was deeply affected by
the news of Colonel Bigger's death For
many years his Excellency and the vet
eran Clerk had been most intimatt
friends. s"In the death OF Colonel Big
ger" said the Governor, "the State has
lost a faithful officer. who. In the many
years of his public service SO impressed
himself upon the people of Virginia, and
especially those in public life, as to merit
their highest commentator and their
warmest appreciation. He loved his
state. and every throb OF his genial heart
was In sympathetic unison with every
thing concerning the glorious memories
and iaudabie aspirations OF the old Com
monwealth, TO which he gave his best
energies in the evening. as well as In
the morning, Of his long and interesting
official career. His service 10 the State
was more than an ordinary one. and.
therefore, have ordered the State flag
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
-s9>. --------~
FAILURE AT PRETORIA.
conference between Kruger ana
Miner Fruitless.

bhl SSEI.S. June 7.--Dr. Legs, the Eu-
,eitlA representative of the Transyaai
b., ,a- received an official dispatch from Pre-
~, We confirming the report OF the Iailure
M resident Kruger and the British
.ttA Commissioner, Sir Alfred Miner
reach an agreement at the conference
;. hcid at Bioemfontein. II is added,
lo' tithOugh President Kruger offered
lant concessions, he made them con-
n-Oi upon British acceptance OF the
-. pie Of arbitration OF the differences
.'Hf between Great Britain and the
am tdal This Great Britain hereto
yr, Ma Invariably refused. Oh the
Ia,e-A9 that II would be an acknowledge
tiles 'q""n'S VI tue w" Wv"
Itts,3.,lN MAY MAKE SHOW OF WAR.
bre.tN )DN June 1.-The report of the
ro,-'" ,oo"n Of the Bloemfontein negotia-
po,i' mas created considerable anxiety IN
nI..i and official circles, and there Is
Or ~, Ejaculation as TO the next move
gr.,s, huush Government. While Great
ID I'm probably does not mean war. II
tho, "efaiiy thought that AT any rate
VII DC military preparations.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
TO be placed at half mast on the Capitol"
SECRETARY LAWIESS'S TRIRITTE

SECRETARY LAWLESS'S TRIBUTE.
THE death Of Colonel Bigger Is a loss
to Virginia." said Hon. j. T. Lawless.
Secretary OF the Commonwealth. emo
man in the Commonwealth was so unique
in the affections of the people, and no
man possessed in a higher degree the
elements which make for popular regard.
His mind was as peculiarly constructed
as his individuality was original, and l
am within the bounds OF conservatism
when 1 say that his knowledge of the af-
fairs of the office he has filled for so long
a time was the source Of the greater won
der TO the members Of the House Of Del
egates at each biennial session than were
his individual characteristics striking TO
Che common observer.
ITO me his death Is a keen loss" Mr..
Lawless continued. For nearly twenty
years he has been my faithful and con-
slant friend. / entered the public service
under his chieftainship and guidance, and
owe him much for the interest he always
manifested in my subsequent undertake
lngs. lie advanced me, step by step, from
the lowest TO the highest position within
MS gilt, and thereafter, when / left his
service, gave me ever the sympathy of his
great, big heart. SO finely poised were
| his sensibilities and so constant the pull
] sations OF his loyal heart, he held all
captive who came within the sphere of
his activities. He knew no enemy, and
never had lukewarm friend. lie was
| too rich In human friendship to be en-
vious, and was too opulent in Christian
manhood to cavil. He was not perfect,
but he was a man! And being a man, he
attracted to himself the best product of
his kind Earth is poorer since John Bell
| Bigger passed out.
A PURE, GOOD MAN.
"a pure. good man Is gone," said Colo
mel Morton Marye, Auditor of State, yes
J terday afternoon at the Governors office.
when Dispatch reporter Informed him
| of Colonel Bigger's death. "A true heart
has ceased TO beat. knew him for long
| years. His character as a man, and the
faithful and able manner in which he dis
| charged his duties made me to admire
him greatly. His place will be hard to
! FILL"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

Mrs Mckee Rankin. one Of the fore
most and best-known character actresses
and Stage artists OF this generation, In
ve7kiug OF Pe-ru-na. says: mo woman
.,ould be without a bottle Of Pe-ru-na in
reserve. Mrs Mckee Rankin. Mrs. Eliza
Uibc No. 100 Iron street. Akron, O.. says:
10 would be In my grave now II It had
roi been for your God-sent remedy. Pc
r.-ua. l was a broken down woman. had
a1 appetite; what little 1 did eat did not
agree with my stomach. 1t is now seven
years past that | used Pe-ru-na, and
cam eat anything. Mrs. Eliza Wke:
Every woman should have n copy of
pr. Hartman's book entitled Health and
Beauty" This book contains many facts
o. especial interest 20 women. Dr. Hart
man has treated more ailments peculiar
90 woman .nan any other physician i'm the
world. This book gives in brief his long
and varied experience.
Send for free book on catarrh. Address
Dr Hartman, Columbus, o.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
A BURGLAR IN THE HOUSE.
A West Franlklin-Street Home En-
tered This Morning.

This morning about o'clock the family
Of Mr. S. Hirsh. at s24 west Franklin
street. were aroused by noise proceed
ing from room on the second floor.
Investigation showed that burglar
was in the house. but he made his escape
before he could be captured.
A telephone message to the Third Sta
ton brought an officer 10 the scene at
once. A, thorough search Of the premises
was made. but the burglar could not be
found.
The man was heard to make his escape
through an open window. and is pre-
sumed 10 have entered in the Same way.
1t could not be told whether he had
secured any booty.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
sCHURMAN TO TAKE A TRIP.
VIII visit Southern Islands of Phil
ipplne Group.

MANILA. June $40 L. M.-Professor
S thurman, Of the United States Philippine
Commission, sails from here on Fri
cay, on board the United States gun
boat Benning, for a three-weeks' trip
among the southern islands. The gun
boat Petrol has been also placed at the
Professors disposal, and he will visit
A0l0. Cebu, Negros and Sulu. He eX-
3..'s 20 investigate the local governments
sl have talks with the leading natives.
a.. ail sail for home III July.
las other members Of the commission
~ remain here for some months longer.
NORONG TO BE GARRISONED.
General Halls Brigade left Morohg yes
,ncay. marching along the lake TO Tay
Jay. The troops encountered practically
-J OPPOSITION on entering some small
Wau. though a few insurgent sharp
Shooters hung about the TANKS OF the
Brigade Morong, which is an important
Ir viii DC garrisoned temporarily by
.he North Dakota regiment and the
Fourth Cavalry.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
THE BIMETALLIC LEAGUE.
Committee to Confer W tn Demo-
cratic Committee Next Week.

CINCINNATI, June fat the conven-
ton Of the Bimetallic League of the Ohio
Valley at Louisville last week, the fol-
lowing committee wassappointed TO con-
fer with the National Democratic Com
mittee at Chicago next week:
James Tarvin, of Covington, Ky; John
p. Algeld; Of Chicago; George Fred VIII
liams. OF Boston; Il. Il. Finley, OF Buoy
rus. o.; j. Oyermyer, of North Vernon,
Ind. w. q. LemOine, of Louisville; Allen
w. Clark, Of Greensburg, Ind.
This committee met in Covington to-
day and organized, with Judge Taryin,
as chairman, and Allen w. Clarke, as
secretary. A majority Of the members
were present, and the others voted by
telegraph.
This Is the committee of the league on
organization, and Secretary Clarke was
directed to proceed with his work of or
ganizing clubs, and TO prepare such data
as the committee may be able TO pre-
sent to the National Committee at the
Joint conference at Chicago next Monday.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08

10 BRONCHITIS from bronchitis to pneu-
monia from pneumonia to permanently
weakened lungs, and from that to dread
consumption itself
The time to cure consumption is before 1t
gets a start Take DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery on the first appearance
of cough or cold, and you will never have
hemorrhage or tubercle. The Discovery
il the greatest health builder in the world.
II first straightens out all digestive diso'.
ders, and aids the body in Kidding itself OF
poisonous effete matter II tones up the
stomach, invigorates the liver and III CON
nection with DR.. Pierce's Pellets keeps me
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Substitute when YOU want DR.. Pierce's
medicines. Assert your fights-gct what
you ask for, and be well.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1899-06-08
A CURE FOR CONSUMPTION.
French Physician Offers to treat
Gratis 500 Americans.

COLUMBUS. o.. June TAT the meet
ing of the American Medical Association
to-day, sensational report was present.
ed on the cure OF consumption by Fran
cisco Crotte, of Paris.
NJ. Crotte has cured more than l,0o
apparently hopeless cOnsumpuyes. lie
now offers to treat. gratis. 500 consump-
tives from the different States In the
Union. He comes to America with the
highest credentials from the most emil
nent physicians and the press In Europe.
The treatment consists of inhalations
of formaldehyde vapor, transported d.
rectly through the tissues by the ala or
light tension static electricity.