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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
PEARLS o. THOUGHT.

True men do not neglect duty's
CALL
Absence makes the heart grow
fonder.
There is no index of character so
sure as the voice.
He who 'despises small things, shall
perish little by little.
Manners carry the world for the
moment, character for all time.
The unearned increment of private
wealth is the earning of society
Never say you know man till you
have divided an Inheritance with him.
Increase your wealth by lessening
your desires. Develop capacity to
do without money.
There is great difference between
an absent-minded man and one who
forgets judiciously.
Don't worry about your work. Do
what you can, let the rest go, and
smile all the while.
The pleasantest things in the world
are pleasant thoughts, aud the great
art in life is to have as many of them
as possible.
To do your best. you must own
every bit of yourself If you are in
debt, part of you belongs 10 your cred
TORS. Nothing but actual sin is more
wing to young mans energies
than debt.
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d! !! W! l! y 5! Us !.
ip tifha Sold BY dru9gipts
& r "A ION
A. Novel F0nee.

1t is said that in Yellowstone park
there is fence which is composed en-
tirely Of the horns of the elk, and In
cludes over three hundred selected
specimens. None of them has less than
twelve and very many have fourteen
points. They were gathered in June,
1895. by = party. Of gentlemen WIN
found them during four days hunt,
aM Of them within a radius Of ten
miles of the Mammoth Hot Springs.
Yellowstone Park contains nearly
three thousand elks. They shed their
Asrns in March, and during this time
IRE very shy and quiet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
GOLD IN THE CHICKENS.
Valuable Kind of Fowl Raised Out In
Colorado.

Valuable Kind of Fowl Raised Out In
Colorado.
Chickens recently shipped to local
commission dealers have started them
guessing as to the diet on which they
were fattened. A consignment OF these
chickens was received yesterday, be-
lieved to be from the same place as
the one received about a week ago.
And in both lots a number OF small
but very bright nuggets of gold were
found. The nuggets were found in
the craws OF several birds in both con-
signments, but 1t was kept a secret
BY one OF the finders with the hope
that they might be able to locate rich
ground. Quong All CHA, a 5anitor
who works in a saloon on Seventeenth
street, purchased one OF the chickens.
Three gold nuggets were found In Its
craw, and Quong now believes the find
an omen of good luck. One piece OF
gold was large enough to be worth
over a dollar. The grocers who were
lucky enough to get some or the
chickens with gold-lined stomachs
tried yesterday to find who sent in the
remarkable shipment. They have gone
so far as to get prices on prospecting
outfits and plan to be the first on the
ground in case it may be located. One
OF the dealers who had some OF the
chickens with nugget-flled craws was
ready to go and prospect the farm
from which the poultry was shipped,
thinking that some rich creek bed
must pass through the place. Al
though the pieces were usually so
small as to be hardly noticeable, some
were found that weighed several pen.
nyweights. Amy more of the chickens
from the place where these two lots
were billed are likely to sell at double
the ruling market price if sold in
Denver.-Denver Republican.
A woman who marries blockhead doesn's
- H. 4l4v, linz
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
AN EXTRAORDINARY CRIME.
The Victim Put Where Her Story of
Was Taken for Insane Talk.

The Victim Put Where Her Story of 1t
Was Taken for Insane Talk.
In the month OF December last an
elegantly dressed man presented him.
self to the governor of the district in
which the City of Mexico is situated,
and solicited the admittance OF his
aunt, lady whose name he said was
Mrs Aurelia Granados de james, into
the insane asylum for women in Canoa
street. He said that she had lost her
mind and that, as there was no one at
home to look after her, he was afraid
that some accident might happen to
her. The governor issued the permit
and the lady was admitted into the
hospital.
The lady was not violently crazy,
but she complained to the doctors of
pain in her head and she was con-
stantly saying that man had driven
a nail into her head. The attendants
of the asylum paid no attention to this
statement, as it was thought to be a
part of her rawlings.
The lady gradually got worse and
on recent Sunday she died.
DR.. Alberto Lopez Hermosa, director
of the asylum, and DIR. Francisco lie
p. Echeverria, assistant director, be-
lieving that the lady's case had been a
peculiar one, examined her Uranium
after death and made sort of prelim-
mary autopsy. To their establishment
they found in the region of the right
temple the head of a steelwir nail,
which proved TO be about eight cent?
metres III length. The flesh had
almost cicatrized over the nails head
and the latter was hardly visible.
The doctors Immediately informed
the governor and the judicial authori-
ties. An investigation has been started
of which the immediate object is to
find the man who first brought the lady
to the governor. The lady apparently
was about 35 years of age.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Sandy McTush was very fond of
boasting-with more or less truth and
a good deal of pride-about the an
tiquity of the Gaelic tribes. He was
seldom disturbed in his harmless
amusement, but on one occasion a wag
OF an English1nan ventured to pull him
up short. Look here, Sandy" said
the trifier, I'm not disputing bit of
what you say, but 1t doesn't 60 very
far, after all, you know. 1 don't re-
member coming across a single word
about any Draw son o. Caledonia either
in the old testament or. the newt"
Sandy's look of scorn and pity was be-
yond describing, but his answer set
tied that little argument once and for
ever. why, ye eegnorant son o. per-
deetion, I'm no for a meenit thenkin'
that effer we cam across onything in
the haly beuk, but has 1t no yet been
dinged intae your muckle thick held
hoo Scot an Lot gaed thegither in the
auld time ALLY Sloper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

General Grant, and Miss Ferguson
rose to go.
'There goes Robert now," criet
Mrs. Beck, with Ida Gates. 1t tina
girl don't talk him to death it won
be her fault. She's tur'ble CAB.
Miss Ferguson looked out. The
road ran near the house, and she saw
that Mr.. Scruggs looked perfectly
happy. He was leaning back in the
sleigh, and Miss Gates was driving,
oh ewing gum and talking all at once.
Miss Ferguson did not speak. She
went to the fire, removed her arctics,
selected q book from the table and
read. She read determindely. She
told herself that she was going to
read, and what Miss Ferguson willed
to do she usually did.
When she had been reading about
half an hour Mr.. Scruggs came
hurriedly in.
II am sorry" he said to Mrs. Beck,
"but have to return to the city.
have just now received dispatch
Good-by, Mrs. Beck-and Miss Fer.
guson, l don't know when I shall see
see you again. Good-by."
"Good-by, Mr.. Scroggs, she said
naturally, extending her hand.
He took it, pressed it mechanically,
and in another moment he was gone.
Miss Ferguson sat down by the fire.
She admitted to herself that she wa:
disappointed. Mr.. Scruggs no Longer
cared for her. He was happy will
Miss Gates, who chewed gum. Bu
then why should she care? She wa:
determined not to care. She made il
apractice to take things philosophic
ally, and there was little that ever dis
turbed her. She liked Mr.. Scruggs
but he was nothing to her. She had
been foolish-stupid-aad she would
try to forget it. Picking up her book
she resumed reading where she had
left off and spent the rest of the day
with the novel.
Notwithstanding, that night her
pillow was wet with tears. They were
foolish, she said, but they would not
last, and she could put 1t from hel
easier after little feminine cry. After
that she was determined. to have nc
regrets, and what Miss Ferguson
willed to do she nearly always did.
The next day she seemed as fresh as
she had been for year.
Two days later she received letter
from the postoffice. 1t read:
''Dear Miss Fer~uson once
asked you to marry me. What said
then now repeat with twofold vehe-
mence. Does the change in you ex-
tend to your heart or is your answer
the same?
'RoBERT SCRUGGs."
The answer she wrote read simply:
Dear Robert:-I have changed.
The answer is yes.
INDIA F."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Hothes That Are Injursd BY Contact
with sofs Pillows.
Kindly remove the sofa cushion"
it'd the Man. languidly. a. he sat down
N the couch beside the Woman. The
asst time was In Its immediate vicin-
.ty 1t behaved very bady. indeed, filling
ny coat with a soft, cottony fuzz that
t took two hours of good. hard brush
.ng to remove. 90 I've determined to
have nothing more to do with 1t. Dye
Know I'm getting so that don't feel az
all like putting on my good clothes
when go to call on women nowadays;
Ill on account of these villain pillows,
which are everywhere, and which seem
to be filled with tiny, fluffy feathers
that escape and cling to one with glue
like persistency? That reminds me to
remark that on account of one of Ewes
fairest daughters my dress suit Is now
repesing at the cleaners. No, she
didn't spill plate of ice cream on me,
nor did she do anything awkward of
that sort; all she did was to use In my
presence Of those absurd fans made
Of ostrich feathers that some women
affect. 1t was a pink fan, and, candid
ly, think it was little moth-eaten,
but at any rate she's nice girl and
like her, so l was good deal with her
at the german. Gradually I noticed
that the fan seemed to be losing plum
age and l seemed to be gaining it.
When was fine fluff almost from my
head to heels I went UP to the dress
ing room and got the man to brush me
off, but as the needle to the pole those
feathers were to me. Back they'd come
merrily as soon as he'd cease agitating
them. and settle even on my hair and
in my mouth A thousand kind friends
came up to me during the evening and
told me how funny looked, and the
owner of the fan herself laughed bit,
but, frankly speaking, I wasn't amused
sent the suit to the cleaner the next
day, and l hope he'll be able success
fully to pluck it. don't mind flnd-
ing on coming home from a dance that
my sleeves are whitened by contact
with sundry fair arms or that some
powdsry substance decorates my lapels.
but I draw the line at feathers, hence
take away the cushion; I'll have
none of 1t, an IL my Tuxedo gets full
of them I'll have to retire to private
life for an indefinite space. "-Pittsburg
Dispatch
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Among the distinguished officials
rho will represent this country at the
Paris exposition next May, is Prof. FL
rood Mead. the State Engineer Of Wy
,ming and an irrigation expert of the
Department Of Agriculture, relates the
jaturday Evening Post. He was speak
ne at q meeting upon a local. water
Improvement. and after expatiating on
he benefits which would be derived
" the farmer, miner, and even the
manufacturer, he said, And this extra
npply Of water is absolutely neces-
AIRY to our dairymen."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

A fashionable French physician
called lately on one of his patients.
Baroness de NJ, who was complain.
ing OF headache and general prostra
ton: III will tell you what is the
matter with you. madam" he sad
promptly; it is that American stove
you have over there. These coal
burning stoves are reservoirs of no.
son, the dead lest Kings in the world. ="
But that stove cost me 1881" pro.
tested this baroness. Never mind
that; better lose any amount of money
than your life, l will tell you what
I'll do; I'll give you guinea for it.
and find some way of getting rid of
the rernicious object" The la " con-
scented, and the doctor removed the
stove. A few days later the patient,
who thought of changing. her resi-
dence, went out to inspect suite of
rooms, and the first thing that met
her gaze was the stove. WHO lives
here?" she asked of the servant who
was showing her over the rooms.
mime. A., madame" SAID the SER
want respectfully "Dr. r. s mother
in-law !"-Modern Society.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

rover: next follow the elm and pine
with O.s3; willow, chestnut and larch
with 0.97; maple, spruce and fir with
0.9C: black poplar With 0 95; alder end
white birch with "a only; then comes
tho hard oak with 092s the locust and
the white beech with 0.91, and the red
beech with 0.90. sHencc. hard wood
heats the least. 1t Is one OF the re.
,oarkable facts of the day that so many
theories that have been held for many
years ere fast giving way before the
critical analysis CT science.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
How lie settle !, the pitch Question.

Sir Augustus Harris, says the Ar
go,aut, once settled the pitch ques-
tien in bis own off hanl fashion. A
famous prima donna Of his opera COM
pany came to him complaining that
the piano used for vocal rehearsals
was too high, and saying that it might
be lowered, Certainly" replied Dru-
riolanus, with bow; "Here, Forsyth.
have a couple OF in hes sawn off the
legs of this piano"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

modore," how did you enter this
cabin?" The midshipman replied:
''The orderly is not to blame; l came
over the mizzen chains and through
the quarter-galley window"
Midshipman Porter, through the
rest of the cruise, was regularly ad-
mitted to the cabin, and on the ships
arrival home the marriage took place.
Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Heating Capab1IItIss OF WOOD
From time immenorial soft wood
has been regarded as comparatively
yalueless for heating purposes. Hard
wood has brought high prices and has
been in much greater demand than
soft. on account of this generally pre-
yailing notion. Experiments with
woods of various sorts have demon
strated that the linden, which Is one OF
the softest OF woods, gives the greatest
amount of heat. The value OF other
woods in their order, as ascertained. Is
as follows: Fir with 0.99 heating
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

It requires skilled labor to turn out
q billiard ball. One-half Of 1t Ia first
turned, an instrument OF the finest
steel being used for the work. Then
the half-turned ball Is hung up in a
net and is allowed to remain there for
nearly a year to dry. Next the second
half is turned, nnd then comes the pol
ishirg. whiting and water and good
deal Of rubbing are requisite for this.
II is necessary in the end that the ball
shall. to the veriest fraction of grain.
',e OF a certain weight.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
Nix ID Metaphor.

A. lecturer before large audience
at an impressive moment exclaimed,
"All along tue untrodden paths Of the
futurs We can see the footprints Of ~
urseen hand, bs~ tit. Hith,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

The jury in q recent law suit unanimously
agreed upon the verdict, sealed 1t and wen
home to bed. After sleeping over it, they dis
agreed the next morning. This shows IN
power of sleop TO siren gthen the human mind
Those who are troubled with insomnia should
Try Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. IL puts I'll e
stomach In good condition and induces sweet,
sOsnd sleep. 1t is the best OF remedies for kid
ney, liver and blood disorders.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
Are You ltchyf

If so, something is wrong with your
skin. Ask your druggist for Tetterine,
and you can cure yourself without a
doctor for so cents. Any skin disease,
ringworm, eczema, salt rheum, etc. Or
send so cents in.stamps for box prepaid
to J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga. Try
n hox
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Is known from COAST 10
coast. IL has cured more
sf0k women than any
other s7SodfoEnes It's
friends arc everywhere
and they are. constantly
writing thankful keffes's
which appear In this
paper
IF you are PuxxIsd write
for. Mrs. PfnlItbasscS ad-
vice. Her address IL
Lynn, Mass. She will
charge you nothing and
she has restored q million
women to health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
Vegetables

~ will always find ready
market-but only that farmer
can raise them who has studied
the great secret how to OBJ
tain both quality and quantity
by the judicious use of we'll
balanced fertilizers. No fertil-
izer for Vegetables can produce
a large yield unless it contains
at least 80 Potash. Send for
our books, which furnish full
information. We send them
free Of charge.
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
9, Nassau ST., New York.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
Weary
Women

Rest and help for weary
women arc found IN Lydia
E. PLnlklbas5s,s Negotiable
00s,,p0esy,d. Il makes W0-
men strong ana healthy to
bear flteis' burdens, and
0ves'oossses those Ills 10
Mlskoh women arc sub foot
he0aHse flsoy arc women.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

A. NJ. Priest Druggist, Shelbyville, Ind,
says: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the best of
satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials.
40 IL cures every one who takes It." Drug
ri ia selI If
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14
A TIP ABOUT USING STAMPS.

= n D.
Something which . Great Many People
Do Not Know.
wait until have washed of the
postage stamp on this envelope, spoiled
in the addressing" said a man, ac-
cording to the Washington Star. ''It Is
not necessary to do that" said a law
yer. You may take your scissors and
cut out the adhesive stamp and stick 1t
fast to your new envelope with muci-
lage. Notwithstanding the adhering
piece of the old envelope. 1t does not
look nice and may become detached in
the mail, but IL the stamp is a genuine,
unused adhesive stamp 1t Is not Ques-'
toned. The government, when 1t sells
an adhesive 2-cent stamp, undertakes
for such consideration to transport
and deliver to destination the letter to
with it piece of envelope to which 1t
was'formerly attached, does not relieve
the government from executing Its
part of the contract when the letter Is
deposited for mailing, the stamp being
otherwise perfect"
A search of the record of that veneer
able corporation, Trinity house, Lon
don, shows that 1t is just 800 years
since the first lighthouse was erected
at Lowestoft, and this Ia noted as the
first regular lighthouse on the coasts
of Great Britain. The next lighthouse
to be erected was in Winterton. in
1916. Lowestoft has had, moreover,
the unique distinction of possessing the
FIRST lifeboat. 1t was in 1909. just 200
years after the first lighthouse was
built there, that the first lifeboat was
Unmatched on her initial errand OF
mercy from Lowestoft.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Louis F. Waibel, Pb. G., st. Louis, NO.,
wrote: have commended TEETHIEA when
the doctors gave up the child and 1t cured at
once.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Eas
q powder for the feet. 1t makes tight or
new shoes feel easy. Cures Corns, Bunions,
Swollen, Hot, Smarting and Sweating Feet
and Ingrowing Nails. Sold by all Druggists
and shoe stores, Is cts. Sample sent FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an infallt
BILE medicine for coughs and Lolde-N, w.
SAMUEL, Ocean Grove, N. j., Feb. IL, 1901.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Keep your eye on the individual who does
you an unexpected favor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

A big man always feels small after he has
been taken in.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething softeus the gums reducing infama-
ton, aliays pain, cures wind collie, Csc bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

To Cure . Cold In One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QuINrSE TABLETS All
druggists refund the money II it fails To cure
T. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 2oc
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Children have more need of models than
of critics.-Joubert.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

You never meet some men that they do not
ask you to tale a chance in a rattle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Some people are too busy to pay storage on
their souls.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

fUTNAM FADELxss DIES are fast Il
sunlight, washing and rubbing. Sold by
oil druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Most things people are compelled TO take
have been 'pioked over"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Be sure you are right, then let the girl go
ahead.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

When the State of Mississippi gets soaked
she max a thorough job of it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

FITS permanently cured. No fits nervousness
after FIRST days use OLD r. Klineis Great Nerve
Restorer. s. trial bottle and treatise free DR.. r.
=. KLINE, Ltd, 9Sl Arch ST., Phila, Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Old Noah's family we Q not society folks
ut least they were not in the swim.
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sleep Changes the Verdict.

A woman who marries blockhead doesnt
care to celebrate the wooden wedding.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

You VIII Never Know
what good ink Is unless you use Carter's. It
costs no more than poor ink. All dealers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

The Best Prescription for Chi11s
and Fever 10 q bottle OF GROVES TAsTBhEss
chill TONIC II 10 simply iron and Qutnfnc In
, tAsfelsss form. No cure-no pay. Price ooc
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Forty IL the age Of youth-50 is the youth OF
old age,-Victor Hugo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

A fool in his ignorance Is happier than I
sage in his knowledge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-07-14

Tho lighter all chocolate is in color the
more free It Is from impurities.
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!. Whales are never found in the Gull
etsssm.