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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
Unfortunate Dash.

This is the way the editor of the
local paper wrote it, after the ccnven-
ton had been held and the candidates
nominated:
1.-The ticket, without an exception,
is composed of excellent men for the
respective offices fer which they have
been named"
And this is the way, through some
blunder of the compositor and con-
tributory negligence of the proofread-
er, it appeared in print, to the edi-
tors horror the next day:
THE ticket, without an exception. is
composed of excellent men-for the
respective Offices for which they have
been named"
One by one the candidates scame to
see the editor and demand an explana-
ton. and the unlucky dash cost him
several bad quarters of an hour before
he finally succeeded in making his
peace.-Youth's Companion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Some years ago, when Lucy was a
little girl, learning to write, the
teacher gave her this to copy, "M-o-o,
moo"
What is it?" asked Lucy, looking
puzzled.
THAT is Moo the noise a COW
makes, Lucy"
Then Lucy began to copy Moo"
But she did 1t in queer way. She
mad. an M at the beginning Of each
line, and followed each M with whole
string of o's all across the slate, like
this, Mooooo.
But that isn't right. Lucy" said
the teacher, when the little girl showed
her the slate. you must copy the
word as have written it. So-Moo.' "
Lucy looked at the teachers copy
and then at her own attempts, and
then she shook her head decidedly.
well, / think mine is right, Miss
jones'" she said; "for l never saw
cow that gave such a short Moo as
you wrote down. "-Harper's Round
Table
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
TO KEEP FISH FRESH.
Some Useful Hints for the Disciples of
Isaac Walton.

Some Useful Hints for the Disciples of
Isaac Walton.
Among the people of the better
class an unreasoning prejudice against
the smell and taste of fresh fish bars
it from their tables without giving it
a fair trial or making the slightest
attempt to cultivate liking for 1t.
Properly handled after its capture
and knowingly cooked its whole
someness cannot be doubted. and
served tastefully i certainly presents
an inviting appearance on the table.
The commonest methods of its hand
ling in preparation for retail sale ARE
faulty in the extreme. Its freshness,
frmness and flavor are deteriorated
by the ice as generally used in pack
ing, which hastens decay the moist
ure favoring the development OF pu-
trefaction The pressing of the fish
in close packing softens the muscles
and induces putrefaction of the flesh.
The melting of the ice quickly con-
teammates fish packed in unclean bar
rels and boxes.
Careful scientific Investigations at
the Biological laboratory of the Unit
ed States fish commission at Woods
Hole for the purpose of ascertaining
to what degree fish are spoiled by
carelessness, filth and bad packing
demonstrate:
That putrefaction takes place more
rapidly If the entrails are not re-
moved
That moisture hastens decay.
That free access of air retards pu-
trefaction.
That if the head and intestines are
removed and the blood completely
drained by suspension by the tail the
fish will remain sweet for a consider
able time without ice. In all cases
bruising or rupture of the muscular
tissue must be avoided by careful
handling. And that the utmost care
in handling pays well is illustrated
by the well-known fact that certain
shipments of shad from North Caro-
lima bring from % to 40 percent more
than other shad from the same local
ity.
In devising methods for mitigating
the evils mentioned experiments were
made with various solutions in order
to determine how best to retard pu-
trefaction. One only proved entirely
satisfactory. 1t was 8 percent solu-
ton of boric acid in sea water, which
is not a preservative, but used SIM
ply as an agent of cleanliness. The
abdominal cavity-entrails, of course,
removed-is washed with a sponge
dipped in the solution. AS proof
of it's efficacy it is said that "a sque-
league (weak-fish), which is a fish
quickly deteriorating after capture,
were merely spcnged and closely
packed in box in cloudy, foggy
weather, with temperature from "a
to 81 degrees, and "a hours afterward
were found to be without odor, eyes
clear, and so firm and hard that a
native fisherman could not easily be
convinced that they had been kept
"a hours without ice. Almost no
trace of the solution was found in the
flesh, and it's employment can have
no injurious effect upon the consum-
er.
Never take fish from the hook
and toss it down onto the bottom of
the boat or upon the ground to die a
lingering gasping death which must
necessarily impair it's edible qualities.
Merely kill your capture at once, and
do your selves a service.-Field and
Stream.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
Areas Of States.

1t appears from the geographical
mryeys accepted as a basis of the re-
cent federal census that Texas is the
largest state in the country. In the
New England group the largest Of the
states is Maine. with nearly $4,000
square miles of land surface; none OF
the other New England states has as
much as 10000. Two states which are
most nearly alike In area are New
York and North Carolina Two others
which correspond very nearly are
Iowa and Illinois. Arkansas and Ala
bama are Of almost the same size and
Ohio and Virginia differ by only few
square miles. The land area OF each
Ia about 40, 900 square miles.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
Cares Rheumatism or Cstarrh-Rsmedy
Sent Free,

botanic Blood Balm (B. B. b. kills or dc
stroys the poison in the blood which causes
the awful aches, Bone Pains, swollen mus
oies and joint: OF rheumatism, or the foul
Throat, Bad Hearing, specks flying before the
eyes, ali played out feeling Of catsrrh. Bot
anic Blood Balm has cured hundreds Of cases
Of 30 to 40 years. Standing after doctors. hot
springs and patent medicines had all failed.
II is especially advised for chronic. deep
seated cases. Relief Is felt from the FIRST few
doses. Impossible for any one to suffer the
sgonies or symptoms Of Rheumatism or Ca
tarrh while taking Botanic Blood Balm.
It makes the blood pure and rich, thereby
giving healthy blood supply. Cures are
permanent and not patching up. Drug
stores, OIL per large bottle. Sample Of medi-
cine sent free and prepaid, also special med
writing Blood Balm Co., IL Mitchell Street,
Atlanta Ga
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
The Distetic and Hyxienio Gazette

says: walter Baker & Co., Of Dor
chester. Mass. u. s. A., have given
years Of study to the skilful prepare
ton Of cocoa and chocolate, and have
devised machinery and systems pecu-
liar to their methods of treatment.
whereby the purity. palatability, and
highest nutrient characteristics are re.
tanned. Their preparations are known
the world over and lave received the
highest Endorsements from the medical
practitioner, the nurse, and the intel
ngent housekeeper and caterer"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
NOTED CHARACTER DEAD.

Raleigh, N. O.-Josiah Turner, the
most noted historic character in
North Carolina, died In Hillsbero
Saturday, aged 80. He was the editor
of the Raleigh Sentinel during recon-
struction. In 1870 he was Jailed a. q
Ku Klux. He was a member Of the
Confederate congress, was elected TO
the United States congress after the
war, but was refused his seat.
In 1880 he was expelled from the
state legislature for disorderly CON-
duot
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
Her Vanity snuhbed

Mrs. Horse-Does my hat really
look pretty on me?
Mr.. Horse have told you so IL
times; now trot along. and don't be
gazing at yourself in every plate glass
window we come tos--Chicaao Record.
Herald,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
The Cooks Warning.

WifeN"Well. John, I'll have to do
the cooking now. The cook left with
out warning this afternoon"
Husband - mot exactly without
warning. She told me this morning
had better bring home some dyspep-
STA tablets tonight, but didn't quite
catch on to what she meant."-Judge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
"a 4AM
lcHllDRENS COLUMN
-cz1N~1CwI~
A Wonderful Feat.

A mouse OF merit watched boy
Who stood upon his head. :.
SNOW. that's a clever thing to do,
The mouse of merit said.
"But II l train my muscles well,
And stick to what I'm at,
think in time may perform
A trick worth two OF that"
So he began to practice hard
It's lazy mice who fail
And be was able, in the end,
To stand upon his tail!
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Ths sxpsnss Of maintaining Schools In Porto
Rico b very high II ws consider the amount
spent foe ths small number Of pupils enrolled
Eduoation, however. = always essential tc
success. In our country The people are being
sAucated 70 the fact THAI there d s1ee cure
,s. .nS Sn: Rsf .ysr .na ssue n snd
that medicine d Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
Try H. Our private Die Stamp il over the
neck Of the bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

The favorite recreation OF President
Eliot, of Harvard during his vacation
Is sailing, and In this he INDUCES near
ly every day, being first-rats sailor
and handling a boat with no little skill.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

No matter what ais you, headache 10 .
cancer. you will never get well uatil Your
bowels are put right. CAscARRTs hsap nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain. produce
easy natural movements, cost yo1 just ID
cents to start getting your health back. CAS-
oAnxrs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxes. every tablet has @. O. @.
stamped on IL. Beware Of limitations.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Many persons with delicate skin suffer
greatly In winter from ohapping. Frequent
" the trouble arises from the use Of impure
soaps and cheap salyes. The face and hands
should be washed only in clear, hot water
with Ivory Soap. A little mutton-tenow or
almond oil may be used after the bath to
soften the skin. ELIZA r. PARKER.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Some judges indulge in epigrams
while others ars fond Of long sen.
tsaeass
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Mrs. winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
tecthing, soften the gums, reduces innamma-
tion. aliays pain. cures wind collie. 25c bottl o
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

How's This?
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
+. J. CHENEY a. Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ]. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able 10 carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALprNe, KINNAN q MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
French steamers now make the trip
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Every British parish with popula-
ton OF 300 or over is compelled by law
to erect parish council.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Norway, ssrvie, Greece &nd Bulgaria
are the only European NATIONS wnion
have but ons House Of Parliament.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

FITS permanently cured. No ats or nervous.
ness after first days use Of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. % trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r. II. KLINE, Ltd, S31 Arch st.. Phila. Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Doctors bills often make man wish
he were dead
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

All goods are alike TO PUTNAM FApELEss
DYES, as they color oil fbers at one boiling.
Sold by all druGrists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Iamsure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THOMAS ROB.
Ems, Maple St., Norwich, NY, Feb. II, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

The Texas g. Pacific Railway is 35 miles
sho test line between Shreveport ana Daiias
and the West
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
His Unlucky Day.

The hand that rocks the cradle is the
hand that rules the roost.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

A fellow is not lobster just because h
suffers from boils.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Gold pens were first made in 1910
Their sale to-day is 100000 a year.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07
Care OF the IoInptexion.

The electric light pole stands in ito OWE
light.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

The boarding house bore bores the
boarders.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

Marriage may be failure without banl
ruptcy
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-07

French steamers now make the trip
from Marseilles to Sydney in thirty-four
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
"UE4LTU pROTECTnE'' 1T WORK.

The efforts Of the president of the board of Al
dermen to prevent the overcrowding of streetcars
have brought chorus of approval from all women
and an official expression of support from the
Women's Health Protective Association of New
York City which at a recent meeting passed a
resolution TO that effect.
The resolution stated that the association viewed
with delight and admiration the efforts of the
above mentioned president of the Board of Alder
men to stop the overcrOwding of open cars. in Op-
position to all laws OF health and decency' and
further wished indorse his efforts and hoped for
a successful issue. This signed by Mary F.
Trautmann president: Mary \. Newton. vice presi-
dent: Esther Herman, Vice-president; Genie H.
Rosenfeld recording secretary Sara r. Crowell
corrcspOnding secretary: Emily Spencer treasurer
Theresa Rarcalow, auditor; Helene S. Bell. NJ. j.
Herbert A. l.. Holt. Cecilia Fedner, Mary Phil
lips A. II. Montgomery. Catherine NJ. Young and
Jessie Fiske.
Another resolution passed at the meet
ing regarding the disposal of the city waste This
was sent the Board of Councilmen. and in IL the
association assured the counCilmen that they had
given the matter close attention for many years
and had become convinced that the garbage could
he rendered absolutely odoTess'' and source of
revenue 10 the city of New-York' They COM
plained that the throwing of garbage into the sea
polluted the bathing beaches i'm the vicinity, and
suggested that before the contract be awarded the
various systems of crematories and utilization
plants such that now operating at West New
ton Penn. should be investigated. In view of this
they asked that the contract should be awarded
for year only.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
SINCE TAuBOUR HAS GONE OUT.
THE WORKERS NOW APPLY THEIR SKILL
TO MAKING SPANGLED .LACES AND
SEQUINED TRACERIES

The tambour lace, once sold in such quantities.
and used now chiefly in white wells. is made in a
little English town about fifty miles from London,
and has extremely interesting history A
French refugee named Draygo settled I'm Cogge-
shall many years ago, and with his daughters made
a living by tambour work He soon taught the
to many of the illagers. a small factory was
established. and the lace making became the local
industry.
Little girls OF eight years then began to use the
tambour needle, and it find Cogge-
shall girl of fourteen who could not earn a living
in this way
hand made tambour is less often seen as il is i'm
possible for its makers TO compete in price with
great manufacturers. but many a cottager still
works at her frame. for IT may be taken up at
odd moments.
Tambour lace differs from Honton and other
laces Of English make In far that the sprigs are
formed separately and then applied to the
foundation net. but worked In finest chain
stitch the net at The needle is exactly
like very minute crochet hook, screwed into
bone handle. The pattern be worked is traced
on the net, and the worker holds her ball or reel
OF fine white thread In her left hand ana under
meath the frame. She passes the needle with her
right hand. through the holes in the net. hooking
up the thread from underneath, thus forming a
succession of loops or chain stitch. strictly follow
ing the pattern.
sRful worker travels along at a speed nearly
fast the ordinary crochet worker. Strange
stitches are SO fine this industry is not trying to
the eyeSght. But tambour lace mad ITS day. ana
now the frames and needles used for the
quined and beaded nets so much in fashion. In one
cottage will be found a huge frame which
elaborate dress being traced with iridescent
seQuins; I'm others hat and bonnet crowns are en-
broidered with steel spangles. The same stitch.
needle and frame are used as for the tambour
work. but the placing of the beads or spangles is
much more difficult. as they must be threaded nrst
and held under the work, the wrong side being
uppermost, that the worker may in making the
chain stitch catch the under thread with each
stitch. All the skill in the genuine tambburing
lies speed. and this is almost unattainable,
except by early education and constant practice.
The workers say they prefer the lace work. and
wish that fashion would again proclaim tambour
hounces and trimmings to be the right wear, as the
glttering spangles trying TO the eyes. and the
women cannot work nearly so long at them without
great strain and headache.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
MOUNTED MEN CHASE HORSE.
ITS RIDER AND A POLICEMAN THROWN
THE LATTER INJURED MAR
ROW ESCAPES

A policeman was injured yesterday morning by
being thrown from his horse at observation-disclosures
tenth-st. and Seventh-ave.. while chasing a run
away horse. and many pedestrians had narrow
escapes from being down by the animal
John III. Tenant, of No. 125 East Nnety-second-
ST, who riding spirited animal down
Seventh-ave., at ehundred-and- thirty -fffth-St
stopped to allow a fire truck and fire patrol to
pass The horse became frightened at the ringing
of the bells, and, throwing its rider to the ground
ran away. AT observation-disclosures -thirtieth-St Mount
ed Policeman Neal started after the horse.
Mounted Policeman Brennan joined in the chase
and managed to catch hold of the bride twice. but
was unable 20 hold on. AT Observation-Disclosures
teenth-st. the horse took to the sidewalk, and sew
eral nurse girls who out with their charges
had narrow escapes After running the length of
middle of the avenue. and at One-hundred-and-
sixteenth-st Mounted Policeman Cash joined Bren-
and Neal.
At One-hundred- and -tenth-st.. just he
about TO grab the bride of the runaway, Cash
horse slipped. and he was thrown headlOng to the
ground.
Cash. after being attended by ambulance sur
geon from j. Hood Wright Hospital. was taken 10
his home in Hghbridge He suffered severe con-
tusions of the face and head. Tenants horse
was caught at Ninety-SiXth-St- and t1fth-aVe- by
Mounted Policeman Brennan.
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
COLLECTION or LOVELY JEWELRY.

The level box of Fraiilein Annie Kelmar, the
Young actress who died recently at Hamburg. con-
tains an interesting collection of valuable articles
estimated more than N25 ooO. Among the con-
tents of the box remarkable for beauty and orig
inality of design are a gold brooch in the form of
a loveknot set with sixty-twO brilliants brooch
in the shape of arrow, composed Of one huge
pearl and ninety -one brlants: a butterfly brooch
set with sxty-four briants. a brooch in the shape
of a heart set with thirteen briants and four
teen emeraIds pendant containing thirty-s
large diamonds and four rubies. pair of earrings
with eighteen large diamonds and two sapphires.
another pair containing twenty large diamonds
and two sapphires third pair with twenty brill
iants and two large pearls. one gold brooch set
with twelve brilliants and twenty flour rubies.
gold ring set with nine large diamonds and
large sapphire. five splendid rings set with da-
monds eIneralds and pearls. two beautiful marQuse
rings one set with thirty briants and sapphires
the other with the same number of brilliants and
rubes; five smaller diamond rings and collier
with six rows of pearls held by a buckle OF four
large and ten small diamonds
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
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~~
THE MODERN LIBRARY IDEA.

The modern idea OF a library differs materially
.ron the old Not many years ago only the
nch possessed one and IL wac carefully secluded
md invested with atmosphere almost Of uys-
ery AT its best IL generally was cold and formal.
u It's worst IL forbdding.
Now all that IS changed. Even the simplest fiat
nay have library, since il has become an in
egrsl part OF the home and may be established in
my
small. nearly square hall has recently been
made 10 serve the purpose with admirable effect
p an apartment where room seemed quite
ruted. II dot Of a hail. but had a
sarrow window overlooking q sOdded courtyard.
10 was promptly decided upon for library uses,
rs the furniture. having previously sufiiced for
whole house, left no space in the drawing room for
sookE
The handsome and massive bookcases that had
horned the earlier home were sold. and simple
helyes made 10 ft all around the walls, except
II doors and window. Were substituted These
we're OF dark oak, to match the woodwork. and
nood just six feet high. AT the window low set
" shelves. only sixteen inches I'm height, was
placed cushion was made 20 m the top which
New-York tribune., 1901-06-20
uORE COMPLAINTS AGAINST MARTIN.
EX-ARMY LIEUTENANT. HELD FOR FORGERY
SAYS HIS MARRIAGE TO "GUsSIE" M'KEE
WAS ILLEGAL.

Ex-Lieutenant Edward II. Martin who dis
missed from the regular army for shortage in
his accounts was again arraigned in the Jefferson
Market court yesterday morning. and was held in
5000 bail for trial charge of forgery and pass
ing worthless checks.
number of new complainants appeared Sgainst
him. among whom We're Tiffany & Co. Rogers.
Peet & Co.. Adams & Co. and Koch & Alexander
All charged him with passing worthless checks
The police say that the amount received these
checks Will aggregate s(s0.
Emily CialtOn Burns. of No ZIP Fifth-ave, at
whose house he was arrested and to whom Martin
admits he Is married, was in court. Martin said
that the ceremony was performed by the Rev. DR.
Snyder of No. 241 SeCOnd-ave. who. he said. also
performed the ceremony when he was married to
"CiuSsie' Mckee. the ''pOOlrOOm queen" This cere-
mony. he said. Illegal she had a husband
living from whom she not divorced.