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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
Beauty II Blood Deep.

No one can tell what the first baby suffers
when another one arrives.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

LaborA CsutnE, Consumption.
More cases OF consumption appear
among needle makers and die makers
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

A homely woman who is vain doubts the
accuracy of mirrors.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

Too many of the kind words we think Of
are left unsaid.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

How Are Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs Sparagus Pills cure All k Cnsan =. II
ala free Add. Sterling Remedy Co., Chicsso"A N'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

young man seeking quiet spot to KISS
girl should avoid her mouth,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

wheel in the hand is worth two In the
repair shop.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

We laugh at vanity, but mourn over iss
harvest of vice,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
A Dogs kesentment
Ila2 l!|:|EI

FROM the London Daily News: LORD
rsndwich had two intelligent. COM
n.nionabls, little white dogs. He was
serv fond of both. They were very
much attached to him and devoted to
zach other. One white pet fell sick.
and he watched over the little crea-
lure. But no care sufficed to save 1t.
and It died. The loving master said
that he himself would bury the dog.
and did 80. The living Pomeranian III
that was the hreed) stood by, grieving
"a sincerely a. the bereaved master.
but the survivor could never again en-
aure Lord Sandwich, Stunned him and
vas utterly irreconcilable for all time.
He thought that the master had killed
ind buried his canine comrade
From Puck: Won Blumer-"Have
another cigar?" Plankington-"Thanks
(puff), but really must go. Puf.) It's
getting late" Won Blumer-"For
heavens sake don't leave yet, old man!
Puff.) My wife objects to my smok-
ing in the house."
Mrs. Fashion-Pve picked out hus.
band for you, daughter. Miss Fashion
Very we'll; but want to say. mother
when It comes to buying the wedding
dress, I'm going to select the material
myself.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

piso's Cure for Consumption mas no equal
q. a Cough medicine.-F. NJ ABnorr. SS3 Sem
80 e buffalo. NY. Mava 1884
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
"Do Not Burn the Candle

In the German army nearly 1000 carrier
pigeons are used.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
At Both Ends. .

Don't think you can go on d'aDing o.
tally from the blood for heroes. stomach.
brain and muscles, evahout doing some
t,ino to replace Il. Hoods Sarsaparlla
afves merge, mental and dfeesttUe strength
BY ewiching and pitalising the Blood. Thus
tt heirs onerworked and tired people.
&oU, SaadabMM
11a2sl7 slk2ll15EEE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

The difference between love and dyspepsis
Ia merely a matter q years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

One thinker Is worth more than many col
lections of thought.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

Educate Your Bowels with Caseeress.
zoe o5c. tic. q. G fail, druggists refund money
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

Some peoples idea of necessary evil ID
one they don't want to abolish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

To unit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic min of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To
Rae. the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or 81. Cure guaran.
teed, Booklet ard sample free. Address
Startling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24
pc,. Tobacco spls and Smoke Your IIrs Awas.

The second city Of the British empire In
size is Calcutta.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-03-24

Sold by Drugglsts. l5c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

np1y2 Ram.

GRAY threads arc caught within the for
A-slantwise. shuttled by the April
breeze:
"A fog of buds and rain-unraveled bloom:
Ia set adrift between the antlered trees;
And leaf-bud sheathings, closed an hour
ago,
The edges of their satin Innings show.
The rain-tnreads break in little golden
ends.
And opals, ali aquiver in the air,
Han. scintllant, as slipping sunshine
sends
A rainbow here needle-glimmer there
An urtossed head Of fragrance, dimly
wf,ite,
The wet, rough rocks, with 1lchen-laces
trimmed.
Shine family green along the slanted
glades;
The curled brown fungus-cups are even
brimmed
With rain, that steals their dusk and
orange shades.
And darl1les in each hallowed velvet beu
To the dim softness of fairy's WELL
A crab trees branches sharp with thorny
spears.
A-sudden turn to wands of dripping
pink.
Shaking from bud tips April's jewel tears,
That start the birdsfoot pansies where
they sink: .
And subtle balms are trained throush
every lane,
From woodlands wet and sweet with
April rain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

4 man friend OF course, he had no idea
OF going any further than the door with
Their. and as he walked towards the
house of prayer he spoke OF anooher
man noted for his susceptible disposition
and the number OF throw-downs he had
gotten from the girls he courtetl.
.tAIy sister and T." said girl NO. 1.
..have often laughed over the poor fell
lows troubles. I could count on the TIM
gers OF both hands the names or the
girls who have said nit to him. The HUI
name Society ought to attend to nus
case. for it is positive cruelty TO animals
to lead him on and then give him
frost. Isn't 1t, sister mine?
"sister! She your sister," exclaimed the
nan friend. why, never knew Miss n
was any relation of yours
..Oh. but she is retorted the girl
wickedIy. .swe both promised to be a.
sister to your friend, you know, and that
explains our relationship"
1t did In a way. and they say there are
at least eight more siSters.-Louisvliie
Times.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
Where the Stove Went.

A Fashionable French physician called
lately on one of his patients, Baroness de
NJ, who was complaining of headache and
general prostration Il will tell you what
is the matter with you, madam" ne SAID
promptly; sit is that American stove you
have over there. These coal-burninS stoves
are reservoirs of poison. the deadllest
things in the world But that stove cost
me E5!'' protested the baroness. Never
mind that; better lose any amount Of
money than your life. l will tell you
what I'll do; III give you a guinea for 1t,
and find some way of getting rid OF the
perncous object" The lady consented,
and the doctor removed the stove. A few
days later the patient. Who Thought or
changing her residence, went out to inspect
a suite of rooms and the first thing that
met her gaze was the stove. who lives
fere?,, she asked OF the servant who
was showing her over the rooms Mime
A., madame said the servant respectful
ly-"Dr. BIS utotaer-in Modern
Society.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
APRIL SHOWERS.

trousseau She and her friends passed on.
deep in conversa ton, and I went my
way the scrap of Il sentence which
had overheard unwittinsly lingering
With me and suggesting a long train OF
thought.
What does the average man know ABOUT
the needs of a woman in the ordinary
course of her life? Why should he, being
husband dictate as TO the number OF
gowns III his wife'S wardrobe. or the
ponnets she has to match them? Grant
j ing that the mans means are not ufle-
equal to sa tisfyinS her reasonable requests,
why should he interpose an objection in
domain where he is inexperienced ana
out of his element? OF course. II 9 man
cannot afford the money to buy new
gowns for his wife, she, as a sensible
grown-up person, with his and her own
Interests at heart, will not ask for them.
IL she does, when in hi confidence ard
aware Of the need for frusility, she is a
! vain, selfish and silly creature. unfit for
wifely responsibility. The large majority
of women, in smaller Things at least,
are rather economical than extravaganza.
and do not Intentionally waste the sub
stance of their husbands
Tc a mans eye, a woman may appear
perfectly well-dressed, when every wo-
nan Woo looks at her will inevitably be
Impressed with the hopelessly dowdy cilar-
acter OF her clothes. do not know that
,,ne' likes a man the better for his ac-
c,rrate acquaintance with millinery. or dis
likes rim for his ignorance on the sub
icct He has his province. woman has
hers The fact is that among the most
charming men in the world are those who
do not differentiate between a Pacuin or
n Felix gown and q toilet made by
! horne seamstress after a model cut from
"a talogue.
The little woman bewailing her fate.
in that her husband always credited her
with possessing quantities of clothing
when she was really in the condition OF
the famous Miss Flora NlcFlin1sey with
nothing, to wear. stands for a large class
of unfortunates. There is for them Il
way out of their labyrfnthine troubles,
a straight and clear way. the way OF the
regular allowance. But they have not al
ways the tact or the nerve which enables
them to find out how to take the first
step toward their Observation-Disclosures
! E Sangster in Golfers Weekly.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
5fenl1A of College Si1zs
Occupation Tending to Diminish Hys
tcrical Tendencies.


tcrical Tendencies.
The ignorance of the laws OF health
with which many girls arrive at col
.lece almost equals their ignorance OIL
literature They work out their own
salvation in this respect. as IN other
matters. and sometimes suffer i'll the
process. But as a rule the healtn OIL
the girls improve in college. They
generally gain in weight, the regular
life is a benefit, and the freedom nc
corded to the student allows Of an adj
iustment of hours 70 the Individual
which gives less strain than the more
iron rules of school. And in spite Of
the fact that college has a peculiar
attra ction for girls whose nervous
tempcrament or delicate organization
is i'll fitted to cope with its conditions,
the health even of these girls often
compares not unfavoraoiy WIN 1nat
of the maidens similarly organized who
70 into society or stay inertly at home.
lHystericaI tendencies are often con-
ouered in college, occupation and re-
sponsiblity and intelligent comprehen-
sion of the effort to be made proving
great help.
The health of the larger organism,
college life, needs readiustment from
time to time 1t also has its nerves,
it's dfects of circulation, touch OF
fever now and then. 1t needs air ana
good-sense; fortunately these renedies
are not far to seek When things have
gone too far in one direction there Is
an effort made to strike balance;
they are not left inertiy to the effects
of reaction. The power of the students
TO reason as body is a good testimony
to the training of the Northumberland
New Iippincott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

me not to let the hole trouble me. as mine
perhaps would not be the only ONE. his
promise turned out correct. Inere were
socks of all sizes and many unts. Some
We're of silk, some of wool, many D! COT
ton. and here and there detected a hole-
sometimes at the toe oftener at the heel
so took comfort. Misery loves company.
The climax was reached when tea and
cakes were brought and placed on the
floor in the middle of each room-fo!' there
are neither tables nor chairs in swell Jap
anese houses. I was amused watching
several English ladies at this reception
"suua ting for the first time. They were
rot sure of how to begin, or which knee
to bend first. Then their costumes were
not constructed for those ATTITUDES anu
from the first incline until they reached
the floor 1 could hear crack, crack,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
Negue ofGlny Patches
Return to Cart Wheels and Stars OF
Court Plaster.


Beauty ssiYots are again the rule for the
lashionables. Nobody can tell you just
Iow or why it happened that moth patches
those little circles or crescents OF black
court plaster which are now Worn by up
Co-date dau1lsels just at the corner of the
mouth, or in the middle of the cheek or
chin, or on the siloulder-have come into
favor again. But that they have come
back IS very evident. And p sDeciaiistA:n
This sort OF thing says that The maids VINO
Wear these Black beauty spots are follow
ing one of the latest Partisan fancies.
Moreover. she who thinks that her af-
forts in this direction are limited by
squares or circles or crescents is much
mistaken. The ParSianS have taken care
of that also. At The fountainhead OF such
TancIes it has been decreed that maid
may wear circles in two or three sizes,
iozcnge-shaped patches, star-shaGood patch
es heart-shaped patches. patches shaped
nike the ace OF clubs. patches shaped like
the ace of spades. flower-shaped patches.
or even patches shaped like chubby little
PterrotS, or like lean little trasedians.
OF course it would be impossible for the
busy 1naid-tlle debutante, for instance-to
find time to cut out her own patches
even If it would not be extremely diff
cult for her to get the accurate measure
zrents for the orthodox Shapes. TO pre-
vent rlST IISUl SSDeIltIiC4ilS ANY "A!i'SSt7-
sa,-y woes some dtsintereSted rnanufac-
turer has taken things into his own hands
From tile highest court he has learned the
exact measurements He has made use
OF them in the patches which he manufac-
cures of fine finished court lt.aster
and which are sold in large or small
quantities all over the world.
If the American wearer of these beauti-
hers does not care TO ask for them by the
ordinary name OF patches she may use
the more aristocratic sounding French
rarnc, 't,nouches." She will also find that
rtha package she buys Will be marked .tpouT
bal" but she needn't feel obliged 10 wait
until she goes to a bal poudre to wear
them. Any old time will do TO practice on
It's a matter of conjecture among a
large class of people whether these patch
cs are to be used as an entering wedge to
open the way Jor return OF The other
marks of the age Of the grand monarch"
VIII the little men begin 10 wear tall red
heels on their shoes to make them taller.
as the grand monarch did? VIII laces.
natns, brocades, for gncn as we'll wo-
men. come In fashion again? Will powder
wigs be the next step?-Chicago Chronicle.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

completely refitted, one large room hav-
ing several beds in it, while the smaller,
ones are reserved for serious cases.
Every available luxury is lavisheG on
the patients. and the rooms are always
decora ted with fresh fowers-brisht DAT
fods and lilies of the valley. The
Misses Keyser have been inundated with
kindly gifts of champagne and other wine,
as we'll as with invalid delicacies, whiio
they are already celebrated on account
OF their excellent chef.
AS soon as the patients are GONZALES
cent they are allowed the use of the
rooms downstairs, where they can receive
their friends and relations. The Misses
Keyscr themselves help, il not actually
in nursing, in looking after the whole
arrangement of the inpromptu hospital.
Miss Agnes Keyscr has a faculty for
getting up delightful little dinner parties,
at which the Prince of Wales is often
a guest and she is very fond of relating
conversation which occurred when she
was first presented to his lordship. At
that time she had never come in con-
tact with royalty, and was rather ner-
vous at the prospect. Not knowing how
long her talk with the Prince ought to
last. she shyly asked him to tell her
when to leave him. The Prince replied:
con the contrary, it is for YOU to tell
me when You are Dored!
In the course of conversation the Prince
inquired where she was born. Miss Key
ser replied: ''At -; 1 have lived there
all my life. After a short interval, the
Prince inquired: How many years did
you say you have lived 4 t - Miss Key
ser?" AS the answer to this involved the
statement of her exact age, she dropped
the prettiest possible courtesy, and
answered: II am bored, sir!" The
Prince laughed, and did not pursue the
subject
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

That is why lost the last girl. She had
to get up every morning at half past
three.
80, I'm used to getting up early said
the old lady, and I like to work.
" Our girl went on my wife, has TO
shovel off the walks and keep the fur
mace going. She also tends furnace for
two of the neighbors. We also have
a great many midnight suppers, and we
expect the girl to stay UP and get those
ready That gives her only about three
hours to sleep. We also take in two
was1fngs along with ours. There are
some girls, you know, that cont like TO.
work quite so hard. I thought L would
tell YOU all about it, however
20, that's all right said the applicant.
It's a good idea TO understand everything
at the outset. But the prospect of work
doesn't scare me- Besides l have got
N1irandy here to help. She can do the
most of the outside work. Well bring our
vaise this afternoon
MY wife was more worried.
III have to tell you about my llus,
band she went on. I don't want you
TO be scared because you haven't been
warned But he is a very bad man when
ne is intoxicated. And he drinks a srea,
deal. When he comes home he throws
things round terribly and If there's amy
strangers in the house, such as a hired
girl. he starts for them the first sendoff.
The only thing for YOU to do is to follow
my example. Have club
AT this juncture the old lady jumped
up. Come along, A1irandy.' said she. 1
don't think this place suits. l can do
as much houseworl1 as any woman this
side of topIlet. but when it comes to prize
fighting and midnight pitched battles and
cavalry charges and them things I'm get
tin too old. Good day, mum. hope you'll
have better luck with the next one =
Lewiston (Mc.) Journal.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

old When the door was opened both
walked in without further ado. They
sat down in the parlor.
You are the one who has been adj
vertis.ng for girl. aren't your asked the
old lady.
Yes
".well. I'll take the job
But
Yes, I'll take the job. We may con-
slider it settled. OF course you don't OBJ
iect 10 N1irandy here. She has always
lived with me and want to have her
round where 1 can keep my eye on her
'.ITae lady of the house replied that she
liked large families and of course it would
be all right to have Mirandy there. but
THE old lady broke in. however. and
said that she fixed the looks of things q
the house and therefore she had made
UP her mind to stay. She seemed SO de-
termined about it that my wife conn
mcnced to worry.
81 don't believe you'll like" said she to
the OLD lady. The work is very hard
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
Neutrality-suspicious. for an Easter Party

niquc for an Easter Party
The invitations should be written on a
heavy quality of light, old red cartridge
paper, and tied with willow-green rope
silk, and sealed atthe place OF tying with
deep mahogany sealing-wax. Extending
from the upper left-ha nd corner 20 the
lower right-hand corner in fancy lettering
should be the words, who will sing an
Easter carol? o pussy-willow" AT the
left side. a. little above the center, should
extend a row Of six or seven cats. done In
crayon r$water-colors, with their backs
showing and dong, straggly tails hanging
down. every succeeding cat on the right
growing smaller. Below this In the open
space the invitation should pe written.
There should be border OF pussy-wiuow
and cat-tails done in oils or water-colors
around the invitatio The paper should
then ibe folded over to about the size Of a
very large postal-card. the silk cord put In
place the wax put on. and the address
written on the outside Of the invitation.
The house decorations should consist OF.
pussy willow and cat-tails, with lilies
banked or in jardinieres. There should
also he nests of colored eggs, some dcwny
chickens and rabbits Ccotton-f!annel ones)
In unexpected places. Refreshments may
be as for any party-Woman's Home
Conpa MON.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
What's III 4 Name?

We telephoned to the intelligence office
for cook. AS Annie was the only name
given on her card from the office, we
inquired her surname.
Annie" said, 'rwhat is the rest OF
your namc?"
THAT is it, was the reply.
Yes" 1 continued, Il know your name
is Annie. but Annie what?"
That is it, 1 tell you, 1nissus,'' she said
with a broad smile.
You have two names surely I insist
ed, "a first name and 4 second name.
Now, what is your second name?"
'Oh, missus,' she exclaimed with some
impatience, II tell YOU that is it,
With rising dspeasure, thinking she was
trifling, l said very decidedly, :.Gour name
is Annie WHAT"
oh she cried enthusiastically. II am
SO glad You know! think You will never
know. Yes, that is it!''
For a while j sat in silent despair, the
girl eying me with rueful countenance.
Finally happy thought struck me.
annie" 1 asked very mildly, what is
your fathers name?"
Michael" was the doleful reply.
Michael what?" I almost sasped. feel
ing that was suddenly becoming par
rot
But like the eternal "Nevermore" of
Poe's Craven came the echo, That is
itr'
a sudden illumination! Perhaps mine is
the dull brain.
What do you put on your fathers
letters?" I next Intercepted.
That is what I must put or he would
not get Them was the sobbing response.
Unwilling to give up after such q trial Of
patience on both sides. I asked gently.
How do you spell it?"
Slowly came the solution of the enigma
.W-a-c-h-t."-New Lippincott.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08

piauancy to the ceremony, he always ex-
plains that this time he is going to give
Bob an ostrich and Maize an antelope,
with something far from the nursery DOCKS
for Teddy. One day the latter small phi
lnsopher w-as seen to regard the various
plates for q considerable space of time
in silence. What is it, Edward? his
mother asked.
Muffin" replied the hopeful. Il was
just 1inkin' that me an Bob an Maize
allus seems to get birds an snakes an
fings wiv skinny legs, but Pep. he gan
orally gets a ELEPHANT or hipperpota-
mus..'-New York Commercial Adver-
tiSer.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
A Pertinent Question.

There IS one small girl in Washisgton
who has poor opinion OF women's con-
ventions and congresses. She is but ten
and decade later may change her mind.
Her mamma was relating an incident OF
a recent rwoman's convention. 1.-THE
chair!.' she said, had no remarks to
make. Enough had already been said by
the floor" Right here little miss broke
in with: mercy me, mamma! DO the
chairs and floor talk, too, down there?"
And the husband and father is laugh
ing yet.-Washington Star.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-04-08
shoclcss Japanese Teas.

Two years ago I had my first experience
at Japanese lady's ..at home'-she was
the wife Of a high official-where all the
guests were compelled, according to Jap-l
anese etiquette. to leave their boots and
shoes outside before entering the saloons.
= was surprised to see fully a hundred
pairs Of footwear in an ante-room. I hap
pened to have on pair of b!azingg-red
socks, and, to my horror, i discovered a
hole, and my great toe gently but per- per-
EsIstantlvS disclosed itself. had dressed
IN 81 hurry "a nd hadn't remarked the rent
The friends with whom went assured