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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

worn for morning: tOq1A of tuile ana
lace for occasions when elaborate
toilets are in order.
Dotted and plain cashmere will be
employed to build house and tea
gowns. 1t Is a charming f&Dric,
soft, clinging and becoming.
A new deep satin is being made IN
TO seryiceable blouses and shirt
waists. 1t is an all wool material.
and is not unlike panne i'll appear
ance.
Vast numbers Of empire hats are
shown. They come in many matefla's'
Including felt, fur and velvet, anu
are trimmed with floating ostrich
plumes.
White velvet, plush or panne is us'''
for some Of the loveliest toq'ies' anu
while these often have a touch Oh
black. the chic thing is to add green
by way Of contrast.
One Of the most stylish gloves TOT
wear with light gowns is o'd-faSh-
toned looking. and Of soft thin XII
with no stitching on the back ah''
only one pearl button.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
The Traditional British SaiIsr.

Beneath 4 hat of straw or tarpaulin,
set jauntily on mine hairs" his jetty
whiskers roll breezily round a throat
left bare by the open shirt collar with
its loose black neckerchief tied In
club knot. Duck trousers, tight in the
hips and loose at the ankles, give. a
glimpse of striped stockings and
pumps with silver buckles. The short
blue Jacket scanned with white tape
does not hide the broad leather belt
and trusty cutlass; the gallery boys
greet his appearance with roar, for
we all know him; his name may be
Tom Pipes, Bill Backstay. or just
William; but there he is-the British
sailor, as represented by the late Mr..
T. p. Cooke.
That excellent actor made his f1rst
appearance at the old Royalty Theatre
Wellclose Square, in 1904. He had
been a man-of-war's man himself, and
shared in the glories Of the battle OF
st. Vincent; he knew the British sailor
% his day thoroughly, and in such
parts as Long Tom Coffin in 1.-The
Pilot" William i'm "Black-Eyed Su-
san" Harry Halyard in my Poll anc
My Partner joe" he gave to the stage
and the public an excellent type, ant
[ believe in the main Il truthful one
but if the lower decks had been fillet
with that type. and no other. the pre-
seryation of discipline on board hi
Majesty's ships would have been evel
more difficult than it was.-The Nine
| tenth Century.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
Eleur de Tvs Knot.

A black taffeta stock collar has long
ends which are finished at the bottom
with appliques of white silk passe-
menterie with fancy edge on the
upper border. The ends fall in a
broad sweep with points. both being
much shorter on the left side, the
right-hand corner of the end being
four or five inches longer than the
other. Below the collar the long ends
come together and are fastened with
the "Fleur de Lys" knot, with three
loops. the middle one higher than the
others. All are really formed from
one broad width of ribbon, which Is
caught down on each side, the width
being nrst divided into thirds, and the
middle portion being pulled smartly
I'D, as in the case of the conventional
Fleur de Lys. Below the loops a
tight knot is tied, and the long ends
descend, broadening as they go in
graceful sweep. Another feature Of
this stylish affair is the turnover col
lar at the top of the neck band. This
also Is Of black taffeta, and it has the
same decoration of white silk passe-
menterie appliqued, and making Il
handsome edge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

A well known portrait painter was
not always the receiver of such hand
some honorariums as are now paid
him for his portraits. Time was, says
Tit-Bits, when he lived In common
lodging house near the Pantheon at
an altitude of no less than seven
stories. Necessity is the mother of in
yention, but how to induce discrim-
mating public to climb seven pair Of
stairs!
He put up placard in the basement
of the house. Portraits taken here.
Only ten francs. Studio on the third
floor
When the would be purchaser had
arrived at the studio designated he
found himself confronted by placard,
Ten franc portraits. The studio has
been removed to the fifth floor
After much putting and painting the
fifth floor was reached, where new
bill met the inquiring eye, "The ten
frame portraits. The studio has, ow-
| ing to rebuilding of the premises,
| been temporarily removed to the sew
| eiHh floor
Having suffered so much the victim
did not mind suffering once more. and
the aspiring artist got another Gus
! TONER
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
Found a Picture Of Napoleon.

A picture of Napoleon 1. has been
discovered in Butler County, Penn. 1t
is a rudely illustrated pen-and-ink
sketch, drawn by soldier named Paul
Dovar few hours before the battle
of AustcrlitZ. The night before the
famous battle Napoleon, unaccom-
panied, made a tour of the French
camp. When he reached n small
stream running toward the Russian
camp, tolling bells attracted his atten-
ton. He stood on the bank of the
stream intently listening and peering
into the gloom. The attitude of Napo-
leon made a deep impression on the
soldier, Dovar Tearing leaf from a
notebook, he made hasty sketch of
the warrior standing on the bank of
the stream. 1t was brought to this
country by Dovar's father. and has
been sought for diligently for many
years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
The Modish Couture,

Poor femininity, what do you think
Fashion arbiters are agitating the Ito
be or not to be" of n return to the old
fashioned fringe or bang. Be the out
come Of this as it may, one thing Is
assured about the latest couture,
namely, that only a very small pad, II
any, Is worn, with the hair pushed
we'll down over the forehead. The
correct result is obtained by waving
or curling the hair and then pushing
it well forward.
All the smartest hats, whether they
are worn over or off the face, show
the hair pulled way forward ceiow
them. The proper way is TO show al
least a line of hair below the band oil
the hat. At the sides and back, too,
the hair should be softly and loosely
arranged, so as to give the effect OF a
frame to the face. 1t should never be
frizzed. but should be waved to look
as natural as possible.
A good way to secure these wide
waves is 10 wet tue Hdll dhu thNh ~
quite broad bands Of tape tightly
| about the head. slightly pushing the
hair up between the bands.
For evening the couture Is worn
rather higher than for ordinary occa-
sions and is pushed as far forward as
possible, straight up from the nape OF
| the neck to above the crown of the
head. Then 1t is pulled out again be
| low all around to show the soft wave!
mentioned above. This style of hair
dressing almost hides the ears, but 1T
soft, full effect is really more becom-
| ing than a more severe style.
Some women are so welded to
| part that they still continue to have
one, but pull the hair up on each sid
of it to look soft, full and thick. Dom
confuse this full. pushed-forward eff
feet with frowsy, frizzy style. Al
untidy head is regarded with scorl
by well-set-up women and is far iron
| the style. To get the correct thing tn
hair must be well kept, often washes
and we'll brushed until 1t is glossy ant
waved and then dressed as described
with the greatest care to secure TIN
| soft waviness without untidiness.-
Philadelphia Record.
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NEWS FOR THE FAIR SEX
NOTES OF INTEREST ON NUMEROUS
FEMININE TOPICS.
How to Cultivate Beauty-ousen HsIsnss
Gift OF Rspartse-A Royal Scuiptress-
Flour do lys observation-disclosures OF
Swiss Women-Etc., Etc.
How 70 Cultivate Beauty.

Queen Natalie Of Servia is remark
able for beauty, her great charm pe'
ing her lovely neck, which resembles
that of the famous Venus OF MILO
Her recipe for preserving it from the
ravages Of time Is simplicity itseii'
Every morning she takes brisk iittie
walk in the grounds of her palace
near Belgrade, bearing a pitcher on
her head. This exercise not only I'M
proves the neck by Strengthening It's
muscles, but the balancing OF the
pitcher encourages graceful and
easy carriage. Peasant women VINO
carry weights on their heads in this
manner are remarkable for their fine
figures and erect, dignlfied and grace
full bearing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
ThoughtfuIness of Swiss Women.

The women of Switzerland are more
thoughtful for the comfort and we'll
being of their sisters in strange lands
than those of any other country.
Swiss women have established
.'homes" in Milan, Budapest, Vienna,
Berlin, and many other European
cities, where the young girl, the wo-
man traveller, the companion. gov
erness, nursemaid suddenly dismissed,
as well as many women who may
need temporary shelter and help from
many accidental causes. may find as
sistance. The ''homes" furnish es-
corts to and from railway stations or
places to work, for the fearful; they
supply lodging and lunching places,
an employment bureau, and a COM
mon ground for social and religious
meetings. These places are specially
intended, also, for those who need a
home, and the ultimate hope of their
founders and supporters is to found
"houses of retreat for women who,
after working hard all their lives, find
themselves ut last homeless, poor and
unable to toll longer. Although con-
ceived and organized by Swiss
women, in the first place, for the bene-
fit Of their own countrywomen, they
are thrown open to all women without
distinction as to nationality or re-
ligious belief. Among the LOO wo-
men who spent more or less time al
the Vienna "home," half were Swiss
the other half was made up of French
Germans. English, Austrians and Rus
sians.-Springfield Republican.
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Women bookbinders.

"One of the prettiest occupations in
the world for woman nowadays
said the representative of we'll
known art publishing house, lis the
binding of books. OF course, one
must have considerable artistic taste
in order to acquire the craft, but ar
tistic taste is not so rare at present,
and there are scores of girls wearing
their lives away as clerks and teach
ers who would become skilled binders
with little difficulty. The methods pur-
sued by an individual worker, who
aims to produce unique effects, are
entirely different from those Of a big
modern bindery, and the trade can
only flourish in great cities where
there is large and wealthy class
from which to draw patrons. The art
binder uses very few tools, and the
entire outfit consists of half dozen
instruments, shaped like bodkins, a
heavy leather pad, a wooden mallet, a
paste pot. some needles and waxed
thread and supply of gold leaf. The
whole collection costs only three or
four dollars, and every detail of the
work is done painstakingly by hand.
Such craftsmen make Il speciality of
binding fine books i'm such a way as
to add to their beauty and value. The
volumes they operate upon are gener-
ally new, because old and rare books
are, of course, preserved in their
original covers, and great pains are
taken to make the binding harmonic
with the contents. Not long ago
saw copy of Watsons Hymn TO the
Sea and Other Poems,' which had
been rebound by a young woman who
| has shop, or studio as she calls it.
| in Chicago. The material used was
very dark morocco and the fooled de-
sign represented sprays of seaweed
| The inside of The covers. which to &
| connoisseur are just as important as
| the outside, were ornamented with !
small figure of a starfish in gold, scat
! tered irregularly over the surface
The effect was exquisite. She got Sc,
| for binding that book, and worked a
| it, off and on, for month. but sht
had at least half a dozen others il
hand at the same time. There arr
two other women binders. in Chicago
and five or six in New York. They al
have as much work as they can posi-
bly, do.'-New Orleans Times-Demo-
GRAFT.
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now WOMEN MANAGE MEN
.Lsrds Of Creation /" Completely Overcome
BY feniniae Ssbtlety.


BY Fsnisiae Ssbtlety.
The ways of managing men are
various. Yet woman rarely makes
mistake when handling the subject.
She sizes no the situation instantly,
and approaches from the proper direc-
ton to take the victim unawares.
Jean is one Of your innocent, fiuny
girls. who doesn't look rs IL she ever
had an idea OF her own. She is going
on a camping expedition this week,
and is to send along her quota or the
necessities in 4 box. At the dinner
table she was telling the family the
various things that were to go IN that
box, and she innocently remarked: Il
told the girls that papa could beat the
whole crowd packing. and | knew my
things would arrive in better condition
than any Of them"
Papa beamed. He had had no in-
tention whatever Of packing that box,
and he couldn't let q challenge like
that go by, and SO after dinner he
dotted his coat and went to work. And
Jean smiled and egged him on with
soft ordinations Of delight at his
cleyerness.
Then there is another man, the head
Of family, whose wife received bar.
rel of apples and other good thinga
from the country. She had no mind ia
open that barrel herself, yet she knew
IL she asked hubby" outright there
would be a growl about always wait
ing for him to do some work when he
came home tired at night" So she be-
gan automatically:
You can take lessons from me to-
night when l open that barrel. Now
il you had been brought up on farm
you could know as much about it al
/ do"
"Humph. Guess l know as muei
about it as you do without ever seeing
. farm"
Indeed you don't. Why. you coult
no more unhead that barrel than yol
could fiy"'
1.-The idea. | could open that barre
in five minutes"
She laughed. There was sort of az
gravating tinge in that laugh. ~
just like to see you. You'd hack 1t a
to pieces"
"Ridiculous. You must think I'm
: child. Give me that hatchet!"
He seized it and went to the kitchen
: and there hacked and chopped an
chewed his way into that barrel In
: fever of zeal. And his wife stood b
I and laughed at him. which only spul
; red him on to renewed efforts.
When the suffragists succeed tn
women will be the diplomats OF tn
] country, and no man will evermore II
foreign post.-Philadelphia Telc
graph.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
Gowns for Children.

Figured silks are very useful for
children, and there are two or three
new ways in which they may be made
up. One smart little gown is made In
nat box-pleats, and has round waist
shirred on the shoulders, and trimmed
with deep lace collar that is nearly
deep enough for cape. The entire
waist is of narrow tucks or narrow
box-pleats, closely stitched down al
either side, and the waist fastening
ut the left side has rosettes of bright
red velvet caught with small steel
buckles. Another style of frock il
made of Liberty silk or lansdowne
The skirt is pleated, and has bands Of
heavy lace put ON at Irregular inter
walls. II Is finished around the foo
Wuh Z succssalon IT small yumss. Th'
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front of the waist Is trimmed with
hands of the same lace, a deep cape
collar Of it, and bands around the
sleeves. There is a soft belt OF India
silk tied at the left side in two bows
and loops. A most attractive, though
rather conspicuous, frock is Of bright
red in soft wool material. 1t has a
plain front breadth and pleated sides
and back, and is trimmed with rows
of velvet Just the color of the ma
terial. The waist has square yoke
out lined with rows of the velvet rib
bon and fastens at the left side. There
is a red velvet ribbon belt finished
with gold buckle.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

Brussels owns countless attractive
little shops with the most tempting
displays of lace in their windows,
many of which are devoted exclusive
ly to its sale. 1t is a recognized fact
that Belgiums capital is the place to
buy laces, and one firm alone employs
twelve thousand women in lace max
ing, but the majority of the weavers
Of this priceless, cobwebby fabric are
In Flemish and Belgian converts. Nc
matter how poor and shabby a woman
may be in Brussels, one may always
count on seeing her decked out in a
collarette or handkerchief of finely
wrought lace.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
aus.n Helsna's cir, Of Rspartes.

When the new Queen of Italy, He
lena, came as Crown Princess to the
Court of Rome, one of the ladies of
the court attempted to patronize her
and remarked: Your Royal High
ness must find court life great
change" Now, although Montenegro
is but a pocket edition Of country,
and Helena's father, the reigning
Prince, is as poor as Jobs turkey, the
Crown Princess remembered that her
family and nation were among the
oldest in Europe. while the Kingdom
of Italy is a thing of yesterday, and
replied: ION the contrary, ! think
everything is done very well here,
considering how new it all is.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
A ROYAL Sculptures.

Queen Victoria has given Countess
Feodore Gleichen the important COM
mission of making for Her Majesty a
memorial bust of the late Duke of
Saxe-CoburgG otha. The young Coun-
tess has just completed the memorial
of the late Sir Henry POnsonby, IN
yelled by the Queen in Whipplngham
Church, just before the Court left the
Isle of Wight. Countess Feodore, who
is, through her father, the Queen
great-niece, may be said to have in
herited her fathers artistic talent,
and the Queen has allowed her to re-
tain his studio in st. James's Palace.
The Countess takes her work serious
~, and the Royal commissions re
csived by her each year would alone
keep her busy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
Royal Families Extinct.

There is no legitimate male desceld-
ant of any king of England who sat or
the throne before the reign of George
/. OF the twenty-five barons who set
their hands to magma charta not a
single male descendant remains. There
is not single barony by s.rit now held
Inv a male of the family in which il
was originally created. There arc
only about ;,oO noble or gentle families
now holding the Sam. land IN male sue
cession which their nliie aaee slosi
held syen 80 rece.itiy - Tue rsssns .
King Henry VII.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
State Government Of Louisiana.

Goyernor-w. W. Heard,
Lieutenant overnor-Alcert ESQ
pinal. ,,;.ha1
Superintendent OF Education--John
V. Calhoun.
Auditor-W.. S. Frazee.
Treasurer-Ledoux E. Smith.
u. S. SENATORS.
Don Caffsrey and s. ID. McEnery.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
/ District--R. G. Davey.
2 District-,Adolph Meyer.
2 District--R. F. Broussard.
4 DISTRICT. Brazeale.
s District. f. Ransdell.
6 Districts. NJ. Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

Thee. Is q law IN Munich. Germany,
fsrbiddins passionate kisses and en-
braces on the stage. An actor was
lately fined for violating ii, although
he simply obeyed the authors direc-
tons.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

net. sometimes 4 sea lion, that rips It
UPSIDE down and keeps US all dsy
alsnting it. The shark is the worst,
as it rolls over and over and tears the
net in every way. The big fish known
as the tuna here goes right through II.
leaving a perfectly round hole easy to
fix. All these animals prey on sar-
dimes. and generally lie under the
schools. and when the net is lowered
get caught in the trap"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29
FYiII of Fashion.

Lace busted with gold, silver or cop
per is to beautify some Of the winter
evening gowns.
A pretty idea is to have fichu and
sleeves to match, while the rest of the
dress may be OF different material
Gathered skirts, with tunics pulled
on the hips. are among the possibili-
ties Tor winter In full dress costumes
Toanss Of tar and hreAsts VIII b
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

and Psychologists tell us that the havof
Of food has nothing to do with its nu-
tritious quality. there is no question
that this favor is u very important
factor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

The sultan has been twenty five
years on the throne Of Turkey. and
no doubt he looks back with regret TO
many opportunities he has overlooked
for owing money.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

Mr.. Rockefeller says that the chief
taiug is to work, but not everybody
can work the entire oil trade 0f the
country.
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Decidedly Not.

A young wife came to her mol her
one day, with fire in her eyes and in
dignation in her voice.
Harry told me little while ago.
she said, that there was no use in
calling my hair auburn. He said it
was several stations beyond Auburn,
on the road to Reading
Il wouldn't mind that, Clara" said
her mother. 1T was merely one of
his pleasantries.
mo. it WASN'T exclaimed the
Young wife. with II saving CLEAN of
huracr. 1T was one Of his unpleas-
antries."
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NOTES AND COMMENTS.

What Is really needed is a breed of
automobiles that won't scare at the
csYs or run Off when they meet horse.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

Death isn't In It with the telephone
girl when it comes to cutting on peo-
Pile
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

Paris has novel provident society.
intended TO provide marriage dowries
for all It's members. of both sexes.
Monthly payments Of ten cents for ten
wears insures dot at marriage after
that time of $50. Larger payments
bring corresponding increase OF
dowry. The grants, of course, are
considerably ip excess Of the sums OF
the premiums accumulated at COM
pound interest. the difference being
made up out Of the scciety's funds, de-
rived from patrons subscriptions
donations and legacies. The institu-
ton. founded in 1895. has prospered
wonderfully. having membership rol
of girls and young men of 10000. The
present year of grace, being the hftI
of the society's existence, has wit
messed several departures from the as
| ISOLATION. members having claimed
their dowries at the expiration OF the
prescribed time, and got married a
once on the strength Of them, fire.
duently to other recipients of similar
portions from the Donation" as thu
society is called.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

I.ehigh Valley Railroad has abolish
ed nswshnys tyou. trains
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

The Washington young woman who
married in order to secure trip to
the Paris Exposition had a delightful
time abroad and is now ready for di-
vorce. application for which has been
duly fled in the proper court.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-12-29

Chicago spends more money Tor
park and boulevard construction and
maintenance than any other city IN
the country. In the matter of expendl-
ture for fire protection fourteen OF the
leading cities of the United States sur
PASS her. and five cities spend more
money for street cleaning than does
the western metropolis.