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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
cOMrLAINED OF HER oLANoEs
woman Said TO he Trying - Inausnco
Jrrvnen Proved TO BE Blind.

woman Said 70 he Trying - Inausnco
JIrynsn Proved TO Be Blind.
From the Philadelphia Press: That
;uries are affected by handsome ana
languishing eyes Is proven by re-
markable experience Of the greatest
advocate at the New York bar. the late
James T. Brady. He wan counsel for
a young woman In case. involving On
attempt to break will. His client
sat by his side She was very beau
tiful young woman, whose eyes seem
ed always to rivet the attention OF
those upon whom her glance fell.
There was a pathetic expression which
affected everyone. She sat watching
the jury during the course OF the trial
and at last there was some complaint
that she was attempting by means OF
her glances to excite the sympathy
of the jury. Then Mr.. Brady arose
and in one of the most touching and
beautiful of all the addresses he ever
made in court he spoke of the bless
lugs which everyone who had an ap-
preciation of beautiful things ano
could see them enjoyed, and dwelt FOL
some moments upon the happy lot Oh
the jury, who could see the budding
of the flowers-it was then springtlme
and the charms of nature. then, SUD
denly turning to his client. he said
"That blessing Is denied my client
| for, though she has eyes which seen
TO look upon you, gentlemen, there II
no vision in them. for her sight ha'
heen taken from her." She had been
in fact, the victim of total paralysis
of the optic nerve, which had not I'm
paired the beauty Of her eyes, but hat
given to them that singularly patheti
expression which she was thus falsel.
charged with employing that sh
might secure the sympathies OF tn
| jury.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
1n.t ,n SCARE To,nny.

An old peddler, with his pack on nh
shoulder, was ling slowly along o
London street, when loud shout OF
"Hi!" arrested his steps. The cry pro
ceeded from the lips Of wo IAN who
was frantic,lly waving her hand to
him from fourth-story window OF
some models" close by.
"Yaut me?" shouted the peddler..
ayes, shouted the woman back
again; "cor up here, mister"
Customers had been very scarce that
day, so, in spite Of his WEAKNESS, the
old m. n toiled up the many steps lead.
ing to the woman's rooms, hopeful OF
doing a good stroke Of business with
her.
When he at last reached the landing
Of the fourth story, the woman emery
ed from one of the rooms, holding q
bowling youngster by the ear.
Mister" she said, tersely. "Tve
Just called you up to Tommy! II he'i
a naughty boy won't you put him In
your bagT'-London Judy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
SIDERABLE Balloon.

Count Zeppelin has been explaining
10 a distinguished audience at Stuff
rart the result Of his researches and
experiments In aerial navigation. Thu
Count Las invented means Of treat
ing the pores Of the silk-stuff used In
tie making Of the balloon so that II
will hold the gas for months. His cal
Is very firmly attached to the balloon
With the propellers In front and steer
ng gear behind. The motor Is OF
luminum, with a 9 to 10 pei
Mnt. of copper alloy. The balloon
san rise to q height Of about
,welve hundred yards, carry a weight
II nearly two tons, and, II necessary.
remain seven and half days in the
iir. The expansion of the gas by
warmth Is met by conducting what
nay be called the overflow into q re
,erved space, 80 that the balloon can
rot burst, and yet loses no gas. Ascent
ind descent are effected without
throwing out ballast or loss Of gas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

A mold Lancashire miller, notice for
u. keenness in matters financial, was
,nce In a boat trying bis best to get
,cross the stream Which, DR. we his mill.
rhe stream was flooded, and he was
AIKEN past the point at which he want
ID to land, while farther on, misfor
une still further overlook him. to the
,xtent that the boat got upset. His
wife. realizing the danger he was IN,
an frantically along the side of the
steamer crying for help In a pitiful
roice. when, to her sheer amazement,
The was suddenly brought to stand
IT'LL by her husband yelling out: III
I'm drowned, Molly, dunnot forget that
louYs rons up TIVE ahtllin, g sAckI'
MISUNDERSTANDING that makes q
man figure In q divorce suit
Lifs-A realistic story that would
read like fiction If published.
SUGGESTIVE art of knowing how r.
get others to supply your wantA
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
rSSlae Down . 1lashef.

Pu00419 Down . MaoheE.
A funny little incident happened n Z
North State street car last Wednesday,
A young woman from Washington whs
Is at present visiting on the North Side
boarded the car at the starting place q
Lake and State streets. She had he1
gloves of for azEnN reason or other
There were not more than eight or ten
people In the car, and when she has
taken a seat she began to put her gloves
on When they were both on she toos
out Of her pocketbook dainty nttN
silver glove buttoner and proceeded u
button that one on her left hand. In
doing so the buttoner slipped from hei
fingers and fell to the door Of the car.
Immediately chappie-looking young
man with the rock Of Gibraltar In ma
face stopped to pick the buttoner up
and having got 1t in his hands he rosa
smiling, and, much to her surprise
offered to button the glove. For an IN
slant she acted about as the average
girl would have done and then the
Washingtonian genius came to ner alq
and, smiling kindly. she held her hano
out to him in compliance with his re-
quest. She sat perfectly unmoved al
he took about twice as long to 1t al
there was any need Of, and as soon a.
"a had finished 1t she calmly held ou'
the other. He didn't quite expect this
evidently, but he had his nerve witt
him, and, more smiling than ever, n
took her hand in his and buttoned thu
other glove. Taking the button hool
from his .unresisting fingers she tool
out her pocketbook to replace 1t, ant
finding in 1t q nickel, with the most IN
nocent manner In the world she hand
ed it to the young man. With all hi
nerve he couldn't stand this, and n
promptly returned 1t, at the same tim
making some kind Of a protest, whic
she did not pay any attention to, bu
took the coin back and pronered a dim
in its stead. This he also returned wit
quite show of indignation.
why" she exclaimed, with tina
same beautiful artlessness, Il neve
give more than 10 cents at homo
have my gloves buttoned."
Everybody in the car heard her sa
It, of course, and before anybody ha
stopped laughing the gallant glove bu
toner had escaped from the car an
disappeared.-Chic Chronicle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, a.
LUCAS COUNTY, A.
rnANKJ- CHnNEY makes oath that ne 10 tne
.erior ma rtner of the firm of f. J. CHENEY %
Co. doing businessi in the City of Toledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm Will pey
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DoLLAHs Ior S"I hs
sured by the use of HALLS CArAkRH CUBE.
o"f0~ " ~ FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn TO before me and subscribed IN my
tG~l presence, this 9Th day of December.
J .-.rl x. Is. 1885 A. w. GLEASON.
1 Notary Public.
HANS Catarrh Cure is taken internally, ana
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
~ the evstem. Send for testimonials, free;
FL. CHENEY Co., Toieoot W
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Hall'e Family Pills are the hest
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

The FIRST story that kipling writes after nis
illness viii bring fabulous price IT VIII 60
sought es eagerly by proere ssive pubnsnes. y
as Hostetter's Stomach bitters Is py al NJ" NJ
suffer from stomach Ills of any nature. 40
matter whether it he indigestion cons,ipa-
ton, bfliousDess. nervousn' ss, stuppcin nv .,
or worked kidneys, Btstetters sNmscn
ttters viii lure It. Ii is an unequailed spring
medtctte. curing and preventing msls1la,
fever and anue, and all ills resulting iiom
rundown eyefem.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

In Switzerland they are making
clocks which do not need hands and
faces. The clock merely stands in
the hall and you press a button in its
stomach, when, by means Of the phon-
ographic internal arrangements. 1t
calls out "half-pagt SIX" or twenty
three minutes to eleven" as the case
may be.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beantv without it. Cascarets, CanCy Cathar
tic clean your blood aLa keep it clean, 6y
stirring up the lazy, liver md driving all I'm 7.
bsnish pimples, boils, blotches, bl.ckheads
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. An drug
eists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c, 25c, 5Oc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

EducAte Your Bowels with Cascareee.
Candy Cathartic, cure constipation forever.
Toe, ESQ. II c. G. C. fail, druggists refund mouev
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In and he got bottle; my fourth bottle
feel that entirely cured can work all day. can hardly
realize that such wonderful possible Lydia Pink
hams Vegetable Compound the best medicine for women
Don't wait until Frustrated with mysterious
don known as Change of Life" Get Mrs. Piakhams adj
vice and learn how other women got through.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Kipling's God Luck.

borrowed trouble is never as satisfactory
tue real thing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

United we stand, but divided we are mis-
understood.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
Scorching.

McOorkle-Isn't Tenspot running into
debt pretty lively!
Notwithstanding isn't the word
for II. He IL fairly sprintinS.-Dstroit
Free Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

This dog story was told to a New
York Mail and Express reporter by
lady who vouches for its accuracy. Re
markable as 1t is, she affirms that 1t 10
the truth, the whole truth and nothing
but the truth.
An up-thc-State family had two dogs,
q bulldog and black-and-tan. between
which there existed every evidence OF
deep friendship. The family went into
the country some sixteen miles rom
home. They took the black-and-tan
with them, but left his companion al
home. They had. not been established
In their summer quarters more than
few days before the small dog BAD
managed to pick quarrel with
neighbours bulldog, in which the BLACK
and-tan got much the worst OF the ar
Rument-so much 80 that when he dis
appeared after the battle his owners
were much worried. They searched
high and low. but NO trace OF tha'
small dog could be found.
The next morning there were seer
coming up the road, side by side, thu
black-and-tan and his faithful COM
panion, the bulldog from home. The
two marched straight past the hote
where the family were staying and
halted In front of the home OF ths
black-and-tan's enemy. In some IN
known manner the country bulldog wai
summoned, and Immediately his Cit!
contemporary fell upon him. The
struggle was severe and prolonged, bu'
the issue was never IN donbt. The
country bulldog was completely con
auered and retired in as good oTael
| as possible under The circumstances
| The victor, ones his task completed
| wheeled abor. and withou. a stop re
| traced the six,c~n miles home. Thi
| black-and-ton crawled TITO the hote
with every indication OF complete sat
lsfactior on his cllninut.ve counter
/ ancc. "
"I inst hate that old Mr.. Browne
said the Newest Girl.
Really"
.Really. We girls are going IN To-
hunting. you know. and when tois
him how / had killed dozen birds h
only said, oh, that wasn't SO bad, bu
| rye got dog that killed thirty rats u
thirty minutes Hateful old fogys'-
canmnnad Enquirer
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

surely you can trust her. Read
this letter from MRS. M. c. GRIy.
yINo. Of 0sorgeville. Mo-:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM The
doctor called my trouble .ulcera-
ton of womb and change Of life.
] was troubled with profuse how-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

George Washington may have been unable
to tell q lie, but tn at wasn't what killed hin
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

DREPARE for the of life. It Is critical period
Asndcations of the change appear be sure your phys
= cal condition Is good The experience is wonderful
one and under full of Mrs Pink
ham, Lynn Mass will give her advice without charge
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

1t Is hard to convince the father Of twins
that two heads are better than one.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Piso's Cure for Consumption relieves the
I I'm LeYington. Mo-, February 81. 1894.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Bent Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Away.
To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full Of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
Bac. the er-worker. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists. SOC or u. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
starting Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

To Cure q Cold In One Day.
fake Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Al
Druggists refund money II IL iaiis 10 Saro' @'o'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

When a woman gets no valentines she
thinks they are silly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

To Cure Constipatiou Forever
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. l0c or no
II q @. G. fail to cure. druggists refund money
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
NerveR estorer. $3trial bottle and treati SO free
DIR. r. q KLINE Ltd 93l Arch St., Phlla. Pa
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It's enough to make the pot boil when the
kettle callsit black.
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A Terriers Revenge.

Hunger may sharpen the wit but it puts
rough edge ON the temper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

MANY a man who thought himself wise has
been declared otherwise by jury.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

II painting is not work OF art 1t Is
work of art to sell IL.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup forchildreu
eething, softens the gums. reducing nhamma-
ion, allays pain, cures wind collie. Go. a bottls
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

No-To-Bac for Fifty Cents
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weaA
men strong, blood pure eoc. u. All ofussisS>
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

OF Course.
She-Don't you think it is always dit
ficult to tell woman's age?
He-She always acts ~ II It was.-
Richmond Dispatch.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
neauty In Blood Deep.

Natural resources in town seems TO De D
vaoue as unappreciated talent in men,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

Every time great actress makes . fare
well tour she usually does ia re well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27
TALKS WITH
WOMAN OF
MIDDLE ACE
ing and became very weak

ing and became weak When wrote to you was down
bed up six months; under doctors
treatment all tho time but it did me good had almost
given up despair your Vegetable Compound has made
me feel like q cannot thank You enough
ould advise any woman who afflicted have been to
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

WouiQ dQVlSe my WouaaA W.
write to Mrs. Pinkham. at
Lynn, Mass. and get her ad-
vice and be cured IS / have
been"
MRS. r. H. ALLEN. 4Io Ne
braska Ave-, Toledo. Ohio.
writes:
DEAR MRS. PINKHAM-
Change Of life was working on
me. My kidneys and bladder
were affected. / had been
confined to the house all sum.
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STATE OF ONO. CITY OF TOLEDO, q.
G0TNrY

The woman with NJ adonna face generally
sits p;geon- toed.
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mor, not able to stand
on my feet for any
length of time. Terri
BILE pains when urinat-
Ing and an itching that
nearly drove me wild.
/ had tried many reme-
dies. I told my hus-
band I had great faith
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-05-27

News pa per tales should always have proper
ads.
The colored American., 1899-12-16
DR.. SHEA, MARVELLOUS MEDIUM.
$1,000 REWARD.

Gives the names of dead and living friends
tells who and whe you will marry also of
business journeys lawsuits, absent friends
health or anything you wish to know, no
matter what IL is. HI can call up your spirit
friends and show them to you. Can make
them rap all around the room. He asks no
questions don't ask you to write names for
him. Don't try TO pump you in any way, but
tells You right of. d is thoroughly indorsed
by leading spIritualists everywhere, received
from them gold medal and special license
to practice his wonderful powers; credentials
no one else can show can give the usands OF
references to both bite and colored patrons
Twenty. five years practice-seven in bronk.
lyn-will show you that he can DO all he d :
of. Can tell what business is best for You and
where, how to win speedy marriage with the
one you love How to be successful in all your
doings in fhort what is hest 10 do. He will
succeed when all others fail Positive satistac
tion or no pay. Call and see. You will find il
luck to consult this hristian gentleman.
He has medicine that will cure drunken
| ness; can be given patients not knowing it.
Thousands through hin are now
The colored American., 1899-12-16
zop Us a POSTAL CARD

Il Going out Of town
You sfS 5,ove guest visiting you,
You nav h5cr - "a gwen q reception,
Your pm n1anaging a coLcert'
Yon Yon o. o. your friends E.a are ednr ll5i house
An lD' bsit S1 is born into your
bold, oatfng for a specihc pun
called, ,ostor rreaches an e1cep'i'n
av gon good hny sfy'ai a piece Of property, af3se
You you sLy now anything Of general e1atine 1n
You 5roD EoD US card, briefly s'a'ihs
terest,- u'0f
he facts.
The colored American., 1899-12-16
DR. SHEA

has been carefully educated in the Gomeops-
thic and Electric Schools of Medicine. His
success is wonderful in curing paralysis
Rheumatism. Asthma, Sore Eyes, Tumors,
Cancers, Constipation, Ague, Dyspepsia,
Tape Worms. Liver Com plants, Deafness,
Catarrh, Dropsy, Piles, Nervous Debility
Heart Diseases, Consumption, Diseases OF
Women and Children, Fits, Kidney Disease,
and strange mysterious diseases which 9TH
ers don't understand. All diseases, no matter
what they be. Noihing but honorable treat
ment, He can and will honestly tell you II
you can be cured. Has all new remedies and
new success. Has an ample experience In
public hospital and private clinics. No trl.
fling with human Life. Call at once. Do not
delay. Diplomas hang in parlors. Is reg
istered physician. A new remedy for rheu
no atism just discovered, not a lin ment.
Hopeless cases and those that others can not
cure solicited to call. Fat folks thin, the
childless made parents. All letters must
contain 81. 90, two stamps. age, lock OF halr.
Charges for medical treatment only. Closed
Sundays. ftentior this paper.
65i Fulton Street, Brooklyn. NY.
The colored American., 1899-12-16
RICH HAPPY AND SUCCESSFUL

with all their undertakings, while those who
neglect his advice are still laboring against
poverty. Through his perfect know edge of
chemistry he can fmpart to you a secret that
will overcome your enemies and win YOU
friends. His aid and advice has often been
solicited; the result has always been the Sc
curing of speedy and happy marriages and
all your wishes. In love affairs he never fails.
He has the secret OF winning the affections of
the opposite sex.
1t is the curse of Spiritualism that in all
large cities there are class or men and wo.
men who claim powers they do not possess
They have neither gifts, credentials, nor ref
erences. Surely the colored people are not
SO wanting in sense as to throw their time
and money away on such. DR.. Shea refers TO
the Hon. Charles Miller, capitalist, 24Sl Al.
lantic avenue; the Hon. William Denmore,
architect and builder, AZ Cleveland avenue,
and Mr.. Arthur Sewell, ship builder South
Brooklyn. All have known him tor
the past ten years. He gives free test of his
power TO all. The doctor has practiced five
years in New Orleans, st. Louis, Memphis
and Louisville, understands thoroughly the
diseases. spells or influences the race is
subject to. He has now and always had large
patronage from them
The colored American., 1899-12-16
1887 Atlantic Avenue.

Brooklyn, August Is, lS91-Tsis letter is to
certify that my husband had gone away and
had been absent two } ears 1 mourned for
him night and day. I gave him up as dead.
Tearing of the wonderful things DR.. Shea
was doing resolved to consult him. II e told
| me that my husband was alive and we'll and
| where he was; told me he would come home
and when. To my joy sll OF it came true.
He Is nome now, came back like one from
| the dead. L also wish to say that this month
lost $3.50. am poor woman anC l was
almost insane. l went to Dr, Shea and he
| intensej oy find 1t as he told me. l thank
God there is a man SO gifie in our midst,
| that can help eople md tell them what 10
do, Mrs. Mary Miller,
| South Plainf1eld, N
The colored American., 1899-12-16
PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING:

Brooklyn, August, Is, 1S91-This letter is to
certify tnat l came tn New York from Alba
ny. was a stranger IN strange city, out of
work and out of money. L had no luck in
anything L undertook. What to do l did
not know. a friend advised me to go and
see DIR. Shea. did. He told me the cause
OF my troubles; he took me in and treated
position that very week. L had been to 9TH
ers, they took my money and did me no
good. l bless the day first met DR.. shea
| would advise all in bad luck, sick or in
| trouble to go to him a. once,
SincereIy. Inert Ayers