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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Birds are furnished with = peculiar
membrane. which In a state OF repose
lies in the inner angle Of the eye. but
Is movable by two distinct muscles.
which draw 1t over the cornea. II is,
20 e certain extent. transparent. for. ac-
.ording to Cuyier. birds can look
through 1t, as the eagle does when
looking at the sun. This membrane
forms a pair Of spectacles, or. at least.
answers the same purpose. This mem
brans Is called the third eyelid. One
If the most comical and grotesQue an
lmals is the specialized bear" Ursus
,rnatus), which derives Its chief at
traction from the light-colored rings
around its eyes. These-ths greater
part of the face being. like the body.
olack-have exactly the appearance of
pair of common goggles" through
which the beast seems to look with an
air Of mingled wisdom and imbecility.
The specialized bear Is only found in
the mountainous regions OF Chill.
South America.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
Debt of the Deaf to DIR. Meyer.

In the last twenty-five years great
advances have been made in aural
surgery, and the number of deaf per-
sons has been lowered greatly. The
celebrated Danish physician. DR.. Hans
wilhelm Meyer. was the first to put
his finger into the. little space between
the nose and the throat to remove
"pharyngeal negotiations" 1t took him
some years to convince the profession
that these outgrowths were a common
cause not only of loss of hearing and
obstructed nasal respiration, but also
Of defective articulation and impaired
mental and bodily development. It is
no exaggeration to assert that the
number Of young persons who have
been saved from lifelong deafness by
the removal of these obstructing glands
amounts already to hundreds Of thou
sands, and that hundreds OF thousands
more will be delivered from this ter
rible affection In future times. DR..
Meyer lived Just long enough to know
that the medical world recognized the
great value of his discovery
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
Chinese lisa OF Fans.

Considering that the Chinese use
fans for nearly everything, it seems
strange that they do not use them in
the form of punkahs, as the Hindoos
do. They show such resource in the
employment of fans that it is certainly
not through lacS of inventive faculty
that the large revolving fan is not in
vogue. They have map FANS" bear
ing on the leaf an accurately drawD-up
guide to this or that pleasure resort;
they have fans which bear the picture
or news of some given event of i'm
portance to out-of-the-way parts of
China; they have fan-shaped daggers
aud clubs cunningly contrived after
the style of walking-stick daggers;
they have even the quaint original of
the autograph fan which has lately
found its way into English favor, but
as to the punkah, they will have none
of it.
This may be accounted for by the
fact that Chinaman does not like to
be famed at the top or back of his
head. His tight-drawn, straight hair
offers no protection whatever against
a good punkah breeze, whereas the
Hindoo, having a good covering of
loose hair, even VIII not turbaned.
does not suffer from chills of the scalp
An inventive and enterprising Celes-
tial, overlooking this fact, once fash
Toned rnGhah on large scale. 1t
consisted Of seven large wheels ten
feet in diameter. joined together SO
that one man could turn them all on
q single crank. Such seven-fold
paddle-breeze continuance would GER
tainly create a breeze in which no fiy
could live; but it never came to any
thing. 1t was, apparently, the last OF
| its race.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
SOMETHING NEW.
A Discovery rh.. 1. Expected to Re

A Discovery That Il Expected to Revo'
lutioufzs q Grcn. Industry.
Just as Americans begin to feel that
they are upon the verge Of developing
superiority to Great Britain not only in
shipbuilding, but in the steel trade, IN
which such a number Of valuable for
eifSl contracts have lately been taken
by our manufacturers in the face oi
British competition; and just as ma
ture seems 10 encourage the American
aspiration by showing that the English
coal mines will be exhausted within
another fifty years, science seems to
be coming to the aid of the BritisheI
and may be about to open new fields
Of competition in steel In which Amer
lea must take part IL she Is to main
tain her hard-earned prestige. The
discovery has beer demonstrated In
London, and Is being made much Of by
the British press, that the ability to
produce perfect steel by casting it In
a vacuum made by liquid hydrogen
with a process that Is not proposed te
make public, has at last attained prac.
ticability, A company has been formed
with capital Of 100000 to expert
mentally develop the process, and Il
the plan is as successful as Prof. De-
war, the discoverer, presumes it Will
be, the air bubbles that now cause
flaws and weakness In steel will be
done away with. and metal will re-
suit such as the world has never seen
To say that this means possible revo-
luton In the steel trade is to put II
mildly, and il the English government
can control the process, as 1t is now In
timated may be the case. then Ameri-
can scientists and those Of other coun'
tries will be put upon their metttle tc
get eevn with the Britishsrs. Liquid
hydrogen, which Is the great agent
now discovered, is described as clear
colorless, transparent and very volatile
fluid, no clearer than pure water, but
only one-fourteenth the density oil
water. In its lightness 1t is out of all
proportion to any known liquid. A
piece of paper when placed in 1t sinks
The difference between liquid hydro
gen and liquid air Is as great II not
greater than the difference between the
ordinary temperature and liquid air
Liquid hydrogen places temperature al
within twenty degrees of absolute zero
which is represented by 4s4 degrees
Fahrenheit and 273 degrees Centigrade
below zero. The boiling point of liquid
HYDROGEN is 252 degrees below zero, q!
which it is capable of enormous pres
sure. The discovery must affect every
problem Of physics and chemistry. Its
possibilities are illimitable. 1t may
revolutionize the methods that havs
beeen laboriously built up during the
last three hundred years.-Marine
Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Washington Star: 1t IL possible.
said a well known dentist to a Star
writer a day or two ago, "for a medi-
cal man to tell more about the DISPOSE
ton and constitution Of person by
an examination of the teeth than by
any other part Of the body. Nowadays
the first thing that an army surgeon
does when a. man is brought up for
enlistment Is to look ct the would-be
soldiers teeth. If they show any signs
of decay 1t is evident that the mans
constitution is delicate and his services
as a soldier are declined Immediately,
even though he be in every other re-
spect a perfect specimen OF manhood.
Men with irregular teeth-teeth IN
even and impsrfect-are also declined,
as those possessing such teeth are
usually not strong, and hence are un-
fit for the arduous duties OF army life.
Another popularity noticeable In many
persons is a spotted tooth. This Ii a
tooth covered with dark specks and is
usually found In the mouths OF people
with weak intellect. 1t Is. in fact. a
sisn of insanity. Largo teeth show
braininess, more especially If they bs
regular. A set Of perfect teeth is the
surest sign Of good constitution.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
r....r.,,rv bird Of South Africa Il

The secretary bird OF South A1rlca y
useful In destroying the serpent race
on which creatures 1t almost exciu-
siyely feeds. 1t derives its name from
the curious feathery plumes which pro-
ject from each side OF its head. ana
have a fancifhl resemblance 10 pens
carried behind h,e ear by human sec
retaries. UndaunAed by the deadiy
teeth Of the cobra, the secretary pro
comes boldly to the * tack, and IN splts
of all the efforts of TIM infuriated anu
desperate reptile, is suNe 70 come ON
victorious. In It's combA Is Win tns
serpent the wing is the mos. lmportans
weapon, and answers eq>,alhs al tne
purposes of shield and a en- 10. As
the serpent rises to strike, the ,secre-
tary presents the front Of its wing rs
bucklsr and almost Immediately dash
the snake to the ground by blow
from the same member. 1t also kicks
with considerable force, and almost In
yariably concludes the combat by q
violent blow on the head from its
beak, which lays the skull of the enemy
completely open.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
The Mark.man Presses the Button.

A new triggerless and hammerless
gun that has been invented by O man
named Thompson of Birmingham, Eng
land, if il fulfls all that is expected
of it, should become popular. Instead
OF pulling trigger one presses but
ton. The mechanism of the lock is of
the ordinary hammerless character,
and is worked by button which is in
the small part of the stock, protected
by light guard similar to those used
for hammeiless guns. There is only
one button for double-barreled gun,
and by an ingenious arrangement il
can be worked to fire both barrels.
right aud left or left and right, as the
case may be. The idea of replacing
the trigger by . i.ntton is not original
bnt II seea1s ihs. 10 ,be In beea able
to carry 1t gai lr:ye iea.is ksr atofors
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
MRS. vANDERB,Lrs DousLE.
She Has been Having . Great Deal OF
Fun.

1Qus
Mrs. William X. Vanderbilt, Jr., has
q double In Newport who, on account
of her resemblance to the mistress Of
Belvoir, has been receiving attention
that she thoroughly enjoyed for long
time without knowing the reason for
1t, says correspondent Of the Denver
Post. She could attribute 1t only to n
sudden and unaccountable streak OF
politeness on the part of the storekeep-
ers of Newport. The young lady is
Miss Bertha Eddy. pretty little bru-
nette Of Newport, an almost exact
counterpart OF Mrs. Vanderbilt in form
and feature. 1t was shortly after the
marriage Of Miss Virginia Fair to Will
liam X. Vanderbilt, Jr., and her arrival
In this city that Miss Eddy noticed a
marked change in the attitude of the
storekeepers of Newport toward her
when she had occasion to visit their
establishments. The treatment Of her
was so obseQuious that Miss Eddy
could not account for 1t, and it was in
such striking contrast to that which
a native Newporter is in the habit of
receiving that she could not fail to
notice 1t. After one or two experiences
Of this kind Miss Eddy began to won
der and was at q loss how to account
for 1t. The mystery was explained
one afternoon on visit to a florists
establishment, when she was ad-
dressed as Mrs. Vanderbilt. The sit
uaticn dawned upon the pretty little
brunette like a flash, and in a spirit
Of fun she concluded not to enlighten
the florist as to his mistake. The nov
city, too. of the courteous treatment
she had received was rather too pleas
ant to dispel. Miss Eddy's simple
purchases did not seem to attract the
attention Of the storekeepers from the
fact, perhaps, that Mrs. Vanderbilt has
already acquired the reputation of be-
ing a thrifty housewife For nearly
three months this had been kept up
and now that Mrs. Vanderbilt has be-
come familiar figure here and Ii
known to every one in Newport, Miss
Eddy finds that on visiting a store she
is now treated with less distinguished
courtesy. The situation Is all the
| more humorous to the young lady,. as
she never by single act attempted to
carry out the deception. the. storekeep-
ers having deluded themselves
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Ames (Iowa) Special to Chicago
Tribune: Prof. D. A. Kent. once con-
nected with the Iowa Agricultural Col
lege, has been offered an appointment
by James Wilson. secretary OF agricul-
ture. to go to Turkey and introduce
the American system OF agriculture
and educate the people in modern
methods. Constantinople is to be
Prof. Kent's home. His work will con-
sist mainly in establishing schools and
colleges, and introducing the various
seeds used In the United States.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
AUTOCRATIC JUDGES.

No man probably can be placed In a
more perplexing position than Judge
who has to deal with ignorant and
dull-witted Jurors. A Jury Of this kind
Of men in q western court brought in
a verdict of mot guilty, but recon-
mended to the mercy Of the court"
The late Justice Hawkins, learned
but eccentric English judge, when the
verdict did not suit him, sometimes
took the decision into his own hands.
After a long trial of civil case, in
which the possession of some property
was contested, the jury, against the
law and the evidence, unanimously
found for the plaintiff. Justice Haw.
kins. listened to the verdict in amaze
ment, and then, with shrug, said:
"It takes thirteen men to rob a man
Of his house. The suit is decided in
favor Of the defendant"
A certain Justice Leet In Pennsyl-
vania, in the early part OF this century,
was equally autocratic In his decisions.
The country was newly settled by
Scotch-Irish Presbyterian. class OF
just and religious. but irascihle men.
When they brought into his court d.
vorce or civil cases which had grown
out Of quarrels with their wives or
neighbors, they were not infrequently
met with refusal to listen to their COM
plants. Il will hear no statement
concerning this case from any lawyer.
Do you two quarrelsome fools go home,
shut yourselves up together. and pray
to Almighty God to help you to see the
truth. Then talk the matter over
quietly alone. II you then can't come
to an agreement, you may go to Law
about it." Tradition states that but a
small per cent OF these applicants eve.
came again before hin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
stilI More counterfsiting.

Tho Secret Service has Just eaithed an
other band Of counterfeiters and secured largt
quantity of bogus bills, which are % cleveriI
executed that the average person would nevel
suspect them of being spurious. Things o
greet value are always selected for imitation
notably Hoste.ter's Stomach Bitters, which
has many fmftators but NO equals for disorder
like Indigestion, dyspepsia, constipation, ncr
vousness and general debility. See that 8 PR
vate Revenue Stamp covers the neck OF tn
bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
The Eoor anaurs Iokes.

'BosbyshelI is a bright fellow, ehe''
~yery. He is known as satirist. y
so / have heard. Is he really q
satirist?"
'sWeil. I don't know. From what
have heard OF bis jokes woald call
him fatirist. '4-Iarper.s Ia2ar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

though l must
tell about It. A
gear ago I was
taken very sick.
Doctorscould 90
me no good only
to deaden the
pain which ]
had almost con-
stantly. I got
some Of your
Compound and
took one bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

New Marriage Law In Massachusetts
A new law has Just gone into eHecr'
in Massachusetts forbidding the per.
formance of the marriage ceremony by
justices of the peace unless they have
been specially designated for that pur-
pose.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Because you've strained your eyesf Leonardfs
Golden Eye Lotion will cure the 1nnammsaoh
and soreness without pain In one day The
be st eye medicine in the world is "Leonardf's
1t makes strong eyes.
Guaranteed or money refunded. Druggists sell
II at rs cts or forwarded prepaid on receipt o.
rric~ by 8. D. Leonard Co. Tampa, Fla.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Clean blood means q clean Skin. M
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
R R,p. Dm 0% the S Rod So Sssnb tSdSs
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. 10c. 25c. Doc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

COnt0fn MerOuIyS
as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF
smell and completely derange thewhole system
when entering it tn rough the mucous surfaces.
Such articles should never be used except on
prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the
damage they will do Is ten fold to the good you
ran possibly derive from them. Halls Catarrh
Cure manufactured by F. ]. Cheney d Co.,
Toledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken
internally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls ,atarrh Cure be sure to get the genuine.
1t Is taken internally. and is made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F. J. cheney q 0. 7. stimonials free.
~ Sold by Druggists; price, 75c. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

There are In Boston 44.IUt persons
born In British America. including On
ario, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick,
Prince Edward island and Newfound-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
Kit Caraon's Reieu.

Kit Carson's rifle. which was carried
by him for more than forty years, Is
now In the possession of the Montezu-
ma lodge Of Masons, at Santa Fe, Of
which lodge Kit was a member.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

"a Great Blessing" says MIR. j. 9. Cook
Mr.. John s. Cook. of Atlanta, Ca, q grsa,
sufferer from dyspepsia and indi aestton, writes
II have been suffering with dyspepsia for
Remedy and gained nftesn pounds in thirty
days. 1t 10 great blessing. can eat supper,
60 to bed and sleep like q babe-something
could not do before. JOHN s. CooK."
Price 80 cents o bottle, at all druggists or
sent for price, express paid, by Tyner Dyspep.
ste Remedy Co., d Mitchell st., Atlanta, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
81 trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. H. KLINE. Ltd, 03l Arch ST. Phila. Pa
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

fLHrTEH TO MRS rIExHAa NO. e4.soSl
"Iam so grateful to you for what
Lydia e. Pinkhams Vegetable Com
pound has done 70. me that feel as
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

fuse Piso's Cure for Consumption both ia
my family and practice.-Dr. G. ". oATTER-
soN. Inkster. Mich. Nov. 5. 1894.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Educate Your Bow els with CAscarets.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Toe. 25c. II G. @. c. fail. druggists refund money.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES do not stain
the hands or spot the kettle. Sold BY all
druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

To Cure Constipatlon Forever.
II G. @. @. fail to cure. druggists refund monev
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

The rule of life at the Elysee Is as
simple as circumstances will permit,
except when obliged to give official en-
tertainments, M. and Nine. Loubet
take their luncheon at IL and their
dinner at Z in small din!ng-room, the
furniture of which Is as plain as the
menu on the table, though now and
then they have an intimate friend to
Join them at the former meal. NJ.
Loubet, however, simple as are his
tastes and frugal as Is his fare, is fully
alive to the Importance of maintaining
the dignity OF his Office; and 1t may be
taken for granted that he will, when
he returns to Paris from Rambouillet
and Montelimar, between which places
ae will, If all goes we,,. spend his we'll
earned summer holiday, put himself in
20 training for the severe social duties
which the president Of the republic
will have to discharge during the ex-
ADDITION year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

The drayman with the longest head is apt
to carry the longest pc textbook.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

There are all manner Of men with all man.
ner of manners.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

A wise man Is one who Is wise enough to
answer the questions fool oan ask.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke rour IIfs Awas.

An egotist Is q man who Is unable TO dis
Ruise tho interest he feels in himself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Marie Antoinette preferred Hungary watel
to any other kind Of perfume.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Some people are never missed until they
are dismissed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

When a man is forced to the wall why
should he kick against the bricks?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

Perhaps Lots wife was trying to trace her
genealogy W. en- she looked backward.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

A man never gets too mean to overreach
himself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
neauty n blood Deeu.

There are numerous men with alleged char
acters and unmistak able regulations,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh Tia
Contain Mercury,

The more man tries to prove that he isn't
a fool the more he proves he Is.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

How Arc Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs sparagus Pills cure all kidney Ills. Sam
pe free Add Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or N. Z.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02

To Quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
BAG, the wonder worker that makes weak mel
strong. All druggists 500 or 81. Cure guaran
teed. Booklet ard sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New York
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-12-02
"a Great Blessing.r says MT. ]. 8. Go,

But few people are able to appreciate q
good thing until after they lose it.