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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
DEFECTIVE SIGHT.
Warning to Those Who Need o'asses ane
Will Not Use Them.

The three defects of eyesight when
are most commonly encountered IL
otherwise healthy persons, and which
can be more or less perfectly over
come by means of glasses, are near
sightedness, far-sightedness and astlg-
matism. These are all important, lor
besides the discomfort and annoyance
of imperfect sight, the involuntary Ell
forts which the sufferer makes to see
better strain the eyes, and not ohiy
iniure them, but also give rise, through
reflex action, to headaches anu VAR
GUS nervous disturbances.
Near-sightedness, short-slghteoness'
or myopia as it is variously caiieu'
n condition of the eyeball-usuahy
Iengthening-in consequence of wnlch
/ the rays Of light are brought W
focus in front of the retina, and SO Tue
object is blurred.
This condition may exist from oirtn'
but is usually the result OF TOO "ucn
and too early use of the eyes, as ia
the case of students, engravers' W.
mon who do fine sewing, and SO 1orth'
Tins we may say that putting chiioreh
to work Mt some of the kindergarten
: exercises such as perforating anu
drawing, is in double sense snoi'
sighted procedure.
, MANY near-sighted people refuse 10
: wear glasses, preferring to oepri'e
e themselves of sight for everything oe'
e xond the nose rather than to lnlure
. their personal appearance, as tne!
e think This Is another short-slghteo
policy. for besides losing much tk eh'
+ low of existence, wh.:s cores IRON
e seeing the be.aa::iful things about am
It above us, such persons are very Eaei
n TO suffer from Inflammation OK tn
s. ewes, produced by constant stralh'
N less common defect is lcrg or fal
t. sightedness. or hypermetreTia. ms
e. tbe opposite of myopia, the eyepa
If being fiattened' or shorte ned, ana I'll
id rays of light consequently not comm
to n focus by the time they reach u
retina.
of In this case, the eye often correc
TT. the defect more or less success1ul
nd by making the crystalline lens iho
Ills convex; but it does this at the expen
he Of the sufferers nervous force, ana
he we often find tired and congested ey'
u.s. headaches, indigestion, and even Sc
d GUS nervous affections. The enor.
ose correct the vision is entirely invoit
us tary. and can be overcome only Dy
erS fitting of suitable convex glasses
the The third and most common uei'
geo is astigmatism. In this condition th'
lew is some irregularity of the surface
ell, the eye or of the lens, by means
ana which the image as it reaches the
ach tina is distorted. Untreated astiel
TINS tism is a frequent cause OF heada
im- md other nervous disturbances.
pat only relief is the wearing OF gas
,hin at least while reading, writihe'
zee whenever near objects are looked a
i've Youths Companion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
JeweIed Purses.

The oblong square purses which open
with an ordinary clasp are more popu-
lar now than the envelope-shapao
purses which have jeweled buttons.
These purses are studded with Jewels
In gold r.ng settings, in some the Jew
els outlining the edges of the purses
and In others dotting the whole OF the
side. One, for instance, has the entire
side covered with amethysts cut dia
mond shape, set at regular Intervals
The purses can be removed and usee
for collar buttons or to close the neck
bands of blouses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01

anaYt his dock with cali-birds' 20 -
to bring with it any unwary pigeons
from, the other fiocks. II stranger /"
brought to the roof, the keeper coaxes
n down with his own birds by throw
ing millet into the wicker cage.
No one ever demands back q plseo"
lost in this way. Two friends WIN
sometimes play live pigeons" that y,
Give back each others birds that may
be captured from the dock durans 'ns
game. but the rule is to play aeae
pigeon" or, as the boys say.
keeps"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
Boy OF His Size.

Tbere is no better or truer Instinct
than that which makes 1t Impossible
for boy to stand by in silence and see
a small mate abused by an older one.
It invariably indicates a cowardiy spirit
ON the part of the one who always
~r,cks ON" boy smaller than himself,
and the big fellow never gets or oe-
serves any sympathy when he comes
70 grief through his failure to choose
zone of his size" when he wants 70
| fight.
Ten or twenty school boys were on
| their way to school in an Eastern city,
one day recently, when a boy OF 10
among them began to tease ittie lei
low of perhaps II years, relates ). L.
Harbour in Success.
Suddenly the annoyed smaller boy
threw an apple core at his tormen.or'
whereupon the big boy assaiied tue
little fellow brutally, saying: :.
4 "Ill let you know that you can
throw apple cores at me! You 'aAe
thatw
Tho little fellow shriekcd with pain
, Int he could contend but feebly agains
!, Mic far larger and stronger assailant
, and none of his schooimates onere'
( to 60 to his relief
q Leaning against a lamppost up IN
: street was typical street gamln' Tag
ged, unkempt and far removed llo.
a the tidy, well fed and well dresse
!. school bows. A bundle Of newspaper
a no had been unable to sell was unue
is his arm. and he seemed to De iooAin
IS about for a customer. Suddenly
II Let the unsold papers drop to the sno"
g, Ground and came running lightly al
ID swiftly down the street, his blue ey
k. oaame and his grimy fist clencned. IL
Is pext instant the big, well dressed
be sailant of the small boy found nihst
~ seized nv the collar and jerked "
d. ,ontlv to the ground by boy OF ADO
he bis own size, who said, boldly:
as "Take kid o. yer size wnen
lin want ter fight, We big coward! lax.
kid o. yer size! Touch that ii''ie
agin, If We dare!' -, /.
The big fellow struggled 10 us :
and said. blusteringly: "Wnos go
are to keep me from touching MIN u
lch want TOT" na,ro
the az am" said the gamin, stanains
nee erect as West Point cadet, and' WI
,rm ming off his ragged jacket. ne gave
and head a toss and said again;
Of .I'm goin' to see that you oon - !,
# him ag'in! If you want to fight, :
fur = kid O. yer size. | tell Se'
Tue hand on me!' rio fol,
lore aHumphr' said the big zen
:. without. however, offering 10 TOUCH
"kid of his size.
'ois' .sYer a coward. that's what you
ioi .aid the gamin. Eye don't dare 70
E a kid O. yer size!'
Nor did he. Mumbling ana tntea
49, mo he walked off, with the jeers o.
ocr schoolmates ringing in his ears
stu The street gamin went on MS
and .,.o. unconscious, perhaps, OF the
,ioh. ,n.t in his bold defense of the
late .~.,nst the strong, he had manife
!, the . Kind of heroism all too rare %
a. boys Of the world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
OUR YOUNG FOLKS.


When I was a little boy,
I asked my ma why freckles came
And how they got on me.
She said, "Of stories l have hears
Now just single one,
About a little freckle man,
Who lives up in the sun.
"If a little boy is playing round'
And turns to him his face,
He puts photographs Oh
In every empty place.
T asked. But why are they not hAs
The beauteous golden sun'
A dazzling yellow, round anu iais
A sparkler every oneF
She said. 'If they were as you "ish'
A yellow, not dark brown
Ubv neople. when they looked at YOU
| Would have to blink ana iro"H
T didn't like those little spots
For all good things she'd say
But tho l scrubbed and wasneo ano
rubbed
| They didn't go away,
I'm eight years now, I go to scnooi'
And from hard lessons SHRINK
"Ubv aren't thoughts put in as tisn''
sometimes sit and think.
I'd like to get my face turned rounu'
And put within my crown
!, Then every spot would be a tnoush''
!, NV sums be done up brown.
Julian e. Todt, in The faVori's'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
A FoRTUIT0Us ACCIDENT
MYSTERIOUS DlspessasIss Of Pfsv'sesee ~
Il Occurred Whea It DID,

MYSTERIOUS Dlspessasiss Of Pfsv'sesee -"
II Oecurred whes II Did.
"you see some unaccountable accH
dents in railroading," said John Run
die. of Boston. Some years ago
worked on the old Maine Centrai'
when Payson Tucker-God rest nis
memory, for he was generous em
Mover and the best of men!-was man
aeer of the lire. 1t was in the oasV
when they were bringing the roao "
70 date. and nothing was being spareo
IN exnense on roadbed or rolling stock'
One day the Boston express ran in'e
wateryille, and after the regular tes
minutes for refreshments started 'or
Augusta. She hadn't gone fifty yaros
before. easily, gently, even compia'
Gently. the engine went on the tracN
as calmly as though that was the way
she usually did things. A hasty exam
nation showed that half OF the nanss
on one Of the forward wheels OF the
nonv truck had broken on. They SEM
most haste for another truck JacAee
nm the engine, and put it In place o.
: the injured one, and the train was sool
an its way again. Then they startes
RI f,nd ont the place where the nans'
; had dropped off. The road runs acio-
% the Kennebec just north OF tne ra.'
road shops, and from the shops 10 ~ =,
station It is a perfectly straight tracf
II was supposed that the break nad o
N CURED somewhere on that straight ILL
.s r. seemed Impossible for the ensln
ID to hold the track on curve WIN oA,
=. half a Hange on it front wneei.
IN wasn't there, however. and ~
in tematic search up the line was oroere
re and something like thirty miles ava
lst near Newport, 1t was finally oiscoNe
at cd nv a track walker. UP ana uov
steen grades. round sharp curves al
.cross a river had that engine run
tie that condition, and finally, after pa'
at inc through rail work to make a sou
,ht engine shudder, it had hoppea
be- STRAIGHT niece Of track when marc
moro than moving and when the OF
OK thing DESTROYED or damaged was t'n
yed The fearful accident that might v
abs have happened, it has always zen
,all r. me. must have been averteo py W,
the tho law would term an act OF uo~'
abs New York Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
Women Should Have more Sleep.

It is a wcll-known fact among phy-
sIcians, nurses, and those generally IN
teres.ed in the restoration of heath
that the percentage Of women among
the middle and upper classes who re-
tire early is very small. There are
many women so constituted that the
wear and tear of daily life consumes
IN a great extent their vitality, when
can only be restored by means OF per
feet repose.
Especially are long, unbroken hours
Of rest necessary for wives and motn
ers. all of whom are giving thei'
strength unreservedly and getting niue
physically in return, save that when Il
derived from sleep. Those who earn
estly desire to use the most efiectis,
means for the preservation OF heait
and beauty should not fail to keep carr
hours.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
NEWS FOR THE FAIR SEX
NOTES OF INTEREST ON NUMEROUS
FEMININE TOPICS.
ughtnsss Of New hats-Jewelsd Purses
Khaki Fabrics Women Should Have
More sIeep-cars OF Face and HANDS
The Benefits Of Colt.
Iishtness Of New Hats.

One point In favor Of the new sum
mer hats Is their lightness. Tuiie III
Q new variety which Is very duraple'
cl)Gfon and lace straw are the Leading
materials, the most exquisite colored
ribbons, flowers and fruits imaginapie.
Grapes and cherries are the favorite
fruits. and as for flowers there is every
kind and color. Black silk flowers Oh
colored tulle hats are extremely stylish
Then there are toques made entirely
of colored leavs, with bunch OIL roses
at one side.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
A Funny Fish.

"Why, Greenspot. what's the mat
for 3o said Mrs. Frog, as her son sprauS
into the hole. -,
20 mother! 1 don't know what 20 do:
There's such a queer fish, all yellow
and blue and red, come down mop mo
the waterv'
"That's rather queer"
"yes. panted Greenspot. FRS stop
ned among the pond weeds halfway
down. and it's lying quite still. cant
make it out"
"Iu come and see," said Mother Frog.
perhaps it's only new kind OF iish
trap"
Greenspot, who was SO young ;hat
he had not yet lost his tadpole tail,
called his brothers; and they all swan
to where small, gayly-dressed doll
had lodged in the weeds. They all
swan round, but did not grow nuch
wiser. when all at once Mother frog
cried:
"uark, What was that noise? Green
spot. 90 and see; and come nome anu
tell us"
He leaned on shore. and peered eager
" about for a minute or two. men
10 went back to his mother. Its tha'
dear little girl,-Miss Babs, l inns
they call her,-who saved our hVes 'n'
otter day." he said.
"What did she do?" sail MIS- f'os
81 forget" ri,
"vby don't YOU remember? In
rond dried up; and she brought wa'e
and poured It over us every DAY, UNI.
tbe rain came and we were ape
80, 70 a safe place. And now she
crying"
"What for?" -,
"sbe says her doll has dropped IN
tho water. Does she mean tue l"e'
fish? s
"I know but little Of the ways
tho two legged races" said Mrs. Flu
=. thoughtfully; "but very ikeiy 'o' .
N right" .,,, Cree
a. spot, sadly, "she was SO kino 10 us.
lc $50 do IT. "And IT, "And l.! echo
No half dozen voices. ;, :.
81 81 have thought OF pian' :.
, ,,o Mother Frog at last. 1.-The sun Is .
lily ,inc now now. and the dew VIII So
III fall. Go up on the bank anu pe'
lal to Jump about near where the s'ra.
ers 6sb lies. When she sees you, you Ill
lra all jump into the water Win d u
splash"
The plan succeeded well. =.
lei' When, after a good romp' tne II
ed. frogs all jumped into the wa'ei
Oh once. Babs leaned over ana eau
aia sight of her dolls blue dress just
,ei' low the surface.
les. Fan. Fam she called; ana
md, terrier came running up, ana dras
'ver the doll out Of the water. 80 .
,red went home quite happy, anu .ne o
ring frogs are never tired of teliine
ion story of how they helped MISS
The on the day when the funny nsn .
,ood down.-Little Folks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
p.r.i..sneY Of Acquired Habit.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS the matter WIN
that new engineer, is he crasys
Assistant-Why?
administrative noticed that II
man ever gets in his way he Keeps
right on. and never rings bis bell WINE
a chicken or dog makes him STOP
every time. - =.
Assistant-Yes; you see, he useo 70
be an enthusiastic wheciman.-in Nun
delphia Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
The Worser Hall.

Mrs. Fourundred-We need some
new rugs.
Mr. Fourundred.-Carpets would De
more comfortable.
Mrs. Observation-Disclosures are NOR.
.tr,ish You men are such animals
Always talking about comIof''-e"
York Weekly.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01

The tramp had been unsuccesslul
md returned to the road from tne
house empty-handed.
"Aw," he growled. that woman =.
good. I asked her for preaa anu 'n'
gave me a stone"
"That's nothing said his conpanion
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
fHE JORBRS' BUDGET.

No Chance for misunderstanding
gince Ethel went to Paris
She gives her folks wrench
Nv writing all her letters home
In nerve disturbing French.
Rut as the months roll onward
And she needs cash to ming, =
No doubt, to ask for checks sne :
find
Her native tongue the thing.
Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01

Ips , libel to say that the summer
girl flirts with Tom, Dick ana marry
remarked Maud.
.Of course, 1t Is" answered Ma,nie
.vrhc idea of even being introduced u
people with such ordinary names
sho,,,d not think OF flirting with any
one except Reginald Claude OF Al
Observation-Disclosures Star.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
A Famiuiuo Butter

"And now, children" said the teach
or who had been talking about mill
tary Notifications, "can any OF you teA
me what is a buttressF
"Please, ma'am," cried little WINE
snapping his fingers, 'fts nanny
coat."-Philadelphia Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01

az have seen it stated that any giri
who marries a man under twenty-five
wears of age is taking big chanees'
he casually remarked.
81 do so love to gamble" sne an
swered enthusiastically
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
EXPLANATION Easys

George wonder why Ethel caih
me her chrysanthemum?
Binks-She may have discovered tnt
fact that you haven't a cent.-har'en
Life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
an e,.,,,.d "a Their Opinions.

All Entitled to Their Op'"'0""
Tr,end-"Of course, some folks oo)ec
to dogs and parrots.
Aunt Sally-"Yes; and some oo}ec'
to folks who object to dogs ana par
vots."-Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
Quite Agreeable.

r., engagement hal just Deen nm
nounced and the girl IN pi"e ~
piqucd. ,v- she
.nrnounccd. thereby intending to score
.na IN the prospective bs:ae.
rho xirl IN PIN, merely shrugged ner
sfoulders. =.
.Selt.,.r would LII I could get i
.ny o.hsr way" she answered.-Chi-
cago Post,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
"a, . pr.cticaI Proposition.

MY dear" said Mrs. Blanks 10 ner
husband don't you think.it world De
a good idea to get your life insurca
$40. I don't" he grufriy replied II
: vero IA do that 1t would just De my
foo, luck to live forever"
"Oh. WE'LL" mcckly answered s :. ;.
u .tbcn wouldn't think OF dong IT,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01

my principal objection to the story,
.o,d the critic. 'is that 1t pretends to oe
realistic, and yet nothing OF the sor,
cou,d ever happen. 1t is rhysica'
Impossibility.' 49,, ,,,.
I'm that case" returned the young
author, 1T seems to become necessary
for MS to revise the laws OF nature.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
State Government Of Louisiana.
W W. Heard,

covernor-W. w. Heard,
lieutenant Governor-AiDer' N
pinal. Gu, Iohn Michel.
Superintendent of Education-'onn
v. Calhoun.
Auditor-W. s. Frazee. =,
Trsssnrer-Ledoux E. Smith.
U. s. SENATOR'S.
DON Cafferey and .. =, M0
REPRESENTATIVES,.
I District-R. G. Davey.
District-Adolph Meyer.
q District-R. F. Broussard'
4 District-P. Brazeale;
District-J. E. Ransdeh.
n;.tr;ct-S. M. Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
Not Broken.

$50 you quarrcled with George"
said one young woman.
eyes" answered the other With much
pathos.
us your engagement brokcnT'
ooh. no. told him / never wanted
IN see his face again, and he said that
he would leave me forever. Dut we
didn't 90 50 far as to break our en-
gagemcnt."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
The Baby's Clothes.

=, ,afsnt's clothes should not BE-
..a.r Too tlxht; neither should they b.
- loose. Moderately snus-ntt'ns
ss - arc the ideal cnes-those
SSieA Wv edmit oe sss1 movements
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01

He-Before proposed to any glri
should want to feel sure Of myseiI.
She-Better be sure OF the giri.-Alie'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
usa Of a stammor.

Tess-lIe'll never ask her 10 marry
him. He stammers SO, awfuliy.
Jess-I suppose the thought OF what
he's doing paralyzcs bis tongue.
Tess-No. It isn't that. lie stammers
naturally, and whenever he impuisive-
" starts to ask her his hating speech
giyes him time to cool or and think
what he's doing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-09-01
sxidantlx haYmlesss

Weary willy-Go right in! Deret
no danger!
Prayed Fagin-No3
Weary willy-Ov course not! Diun :.
yer les hear her call de dog "Percys
Puck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
Excursion Tickets to the DeIls.

For the benefit of those desiring to
visit the Dells of the Wisconsin river,
the Chicago, Milwaukee 81 st. Paul
railway will sell excursion tickets
every Friday and Saturday during the
season at $3.1 for the round trip.
This includes the steamer ride.
Return coupons good until the fol-
lowing Monday. For parties.of ten or
more going and returning together
tickets will be sold on any day at 50. A
for the round trip.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
kidney trouble,

Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys,
be, lt3~ modern science proves that nearly
al constitutional e!..ts.e~s lave their Begin
mig in kidney trouble.
Ii you ar2 sick you can make no mistake
by first docto.i.1g rour kidneys The mild
and the extaoI ainary effect q Dr. Kilrner's
Swas1. 1906, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. Ii stands the highest for its
wonderful cures of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits Ef
by all druggists in fifty aEz59E As: %.:a
cent and one-dollar siz- h ;a
es. You may have a ssss;ssasss A@ sss4ssze
sample bottle by mail Home of swamp-Roos
free also pamphlet telling you how to find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing Dr.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binahamton, N. 7.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
1t Saved His Lea.

P. A. Danforth, of LAGRANGE, Ca,
suffered for six months with fright
full running sore on his leg, but writes
that Bucklen's Arnica Salve wholly
cured it in five days. For ulcers,
wounds, piles, it's the best salve in the
world. Cure guaranteed. Only %
cents. Sold by r. Ell. Brennecke, 6rug-
gist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-07-03
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Watertown Gas com
pany will be held at the Office of the
company at 10 o'clock A. NJ. on Tues
day, July 8, 1900, for the election of
i've directors and the transaction OF
other necessary business.
GEO. HAWKINS, Secretary.