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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Sir Thomas Upton IL reponssh z.
he much depressed by the untoward
turn the trial races have taken.
The presidency Of the New York
Central Railroad may be offered e
la s. Mellen Of the Northern Pacific.
p J. O'Connor Of Savannah, Ga,
has been reelected supreme presldens
If the Catholic knights Of America.
President O'Connell of the Nation
a, Association of Machinists said
there was no possibility of avoiding e
General strike.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

satisfactory not to be seated facing
long row of staring, curious passen-
gers; but progress is not to be halted
merely at the cross seats and already
another improvement is being intro
duced. On the Brooklyn Heights line,
an experimental car is being operated,
equipped with chair seats. The interior
of the car is shown in one illustration
and the details of the seats in the
other. These cars are also designed
to be converted into summer cars
when the season rolls around. The
seats are individual, SO there can be
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
srrIr FOR OIL LANDS.

Houston, Tex.-A suit was fled
,ere Saturday by j. s. Hogg and 9TH
,rs to compel W. W. Huskins and
others to deliver to them 40, 600 acres
# land in Brazoria county, for which
be plaintiffs stand ready to pay the
a5. 600 in cash according to claimed
contract. The plaintiffs also pray for
sss. 5000 damages because OF the re-
'usal of the defendants to promptly
nrn over the Land which ID now very
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The Russian loan Of 500, 600, 900
will, it is said, be eagerly taken in
Paris.
Secretary Hays proposal for new
Nicaraguan Canal treaty were re-
ceived in London.
Great preparations are making IN
London to entertain the New YORK
Chamber of Commerce.
Reports stated that the social life
If ladies' in the official set at WASH
ington was seriously injurious TO
| IN air health
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
O0CCCC0COCCOC
HOW THE SUNSHINE
SOCIETY GREW.
A Moral and Social Force to Be
Reckoned With.

The amazing growth of the Interna.
tional Sunshine Society, especially in
churches and Sunday-schools of va
rious denominations, has aroused much
interest in many quarters.
To the questions so often asked,
How did the Sunshine Society orig
mater What is its objectr "What
has 1t accomplished" and How do
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

There will be exhibits from all over inc
world at the Buffalo Exposition, which VIII
prove very interesting to ell who may attend,
but no more SO than the news that the famous
remedy, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, WIZ cure
dyspepsia, indigestion, constipation, pn ss,,
the above complaints trial is recommended,
With the assurance that when honestly used
a cure will be affected. 1t also tones up the
entire system.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

you do the work?" the following am
swers were made. During the holi-
days several years ago the President
General, Mrs. Cynthia Westover AL
den, was the recipient of number of
cards from her co-workers on the New
York Recorder, as well as from outside
friends. On Christmas Day she pro-
tested, and said that, while she had
enjoyed her gifts, she would have had
infinitely more pleasure in their re-
ceipt IL the donors had not written
their names on them. This statement
Mortified her audience, who, with one
accord, exclaimed:
What! You wouldn't give our pres
ents away, would you?"
.Why notY" was the answer. "What
do you do with yours2" A laughing
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
IAte Queen victoria's Rsligiou.

Queen Victoria was profoundly re
iigious. She believed in the efficacy o.
prayer. She was a regular Bible read
or. and frequently used q well-worn
Bible that belonged to General Gordon,
and was presented by his sister to the
queen. who acknowledged the gift in
an autograph letter. At the same time
the did not permit her religious con-
rictions to influence the subtle intrica-
r,es Of statocraft.-Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Residents of Shreveport, La, COM
plain that while in former years many
varieties of American birds made their
homes in that vicinity, a great change
has been brought about by the Eng
lish sparrow. This pugnacious little
creature first appeared there about ten
years ago and soon changed from an
unobtrusive twitterer to a savage
fighter with raucous voice and a dis
position to fly at every feathered thing
not thrice it's size. The result is that
very few birds winter there now and
it is about the only small feathered
creature geen at any time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

earthquake shock in the history Of
the city houses shaking like leaves.
Hundreds rushed into the streets in
their night clothes thinking there had
been an explosion. No serious dam
age was done but many chimneys
were broken.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
landlord System, IN she south.

Aid.is being sought in the north in
furtherance of q plan to assist the ne
groes In many places in the black belt
of the south to become land owners
thus freeing them from the bondage OF
the landlord system, under which toe
often. the tenant does not receive
1ust share Of the product resulting
from hia efforts,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Typewriting machines are to be put
In the schools for the first time during
the next few weeks. The school man
agement committee ordered the pur-
chase Of forty machines at $40 each
for the use Of pupils who were study
ing typewriting in the high schools
Chicago Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Is il not truei Women suffer- feel the very life crushed
out of them, grow old before their time Each morning
wake up determined to do much before the DAY ends
and yet
Before the morning very old the dreadful BACKACHE
attacks them the brave spirit sinks back in alright no
matter how hard they struggle the clutch is upon them
and they fall upon the couch crying:
"Why should suffer SOL What can dot"
The answer is ready, your cry has been heard, and
able to restore you to health and happiness
Backache is only symptom of more fatal trouble
heed its warning in time
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound will
stop your torture and restore your courage Your pains
come from unnatural menstruation arrangement
of the womb Let those who suffering read Mrs Nor
toms letter and be guided by her experience.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

We will give 800 reward for any case OF
catarrh that cannot be cured with Hail.
Catarrh Cure Taken internally.
FL. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, U.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

no uncomfortable crowding, and are
arranged in pairs, one seat of the PAIR
being slightly in advance of the 9TH
er. By pressing a pedal at the base
the chair can be turned through half
a revolution, thus permitting parties OF
four to have their seats facing, If SO
desired, besides allowing for the re-
versing of the seats at the end of the
trip. The seats are offered both COW
cred with imitation leather and in
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

San Francisco. The transport Sheri-
dan arrived from Manila via Ma
gasaki Friday afternoon with Gems.
John z. Bates and Fred D. Grant, Sc
officers and 1913 enlisted men of tine
forty fifth and fort--sixth infantry.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
WIFE MURDERER CONVICTED

WIFE MURDERER CONVICTED.
Springdale, Ark.-John H. Jarvis,
who brutality murdered his wife at
their home near here April II last,
was found guilty of murder in the
first degree His defense was in.
sanity. Jarvis blew out his wife's
brains with shot gun, shooting her
in the back of the head
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

If you have Rheumatism, write DR.. Shoop,
Racine. Wis, Box 14S, for six bottles OF his
Rheumatic Cure, exp. paid. Send no money.
Paw SIS so ifcured
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

FITS permanently cured. No fts or nervous
ness after first days use of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 90 trial bottle and treatise free
DR.. r.. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch st., Phila., Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

a twentieth of Scotland's area is for
est land, seven-tenths is mountain,
heath and lake. and only oEe-quarter
cultivated land.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

H. II. GREKS's Sons, Of Atlanta. Ga, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertisement
in another column of this paper
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Thirteen million cubic yards of earth
were removed in making the canal across
the Isthmus of Corinth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Norway is the only country in the worid
whose banks hold more specie III 'heh
safes than they issue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

London has 600 acres of docks; Liver
pool $50 acres.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup Tor children
.eething, soften the gums, red1es' nnamma-
ton, allays pain. cures wind zoe Aoo'"'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

You can't help looking down on man
when he's in hole.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The citv of Mantua, birthplace OF Virgil
is at last bestirring itself TO erecs honN
Eient to the poet.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Sweat and fruit acids will not discolor GODS
dyed with PUTNAM FApELEss DYES. Sold by
all druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Kentucky's Great Minerni "aseE' ,
Crab Orchard Water is now recognlzeu ~.
dvsnepsia. sick headache and constipation IL
is specific.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Moscow has the largest hospital in Eu-
rope, with 1000 beds.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Piso's Cure is the bes. medicine we ever used
for all affections OF throat and lungs.-WM.
o. EypsLEY, vanburen. I'D, Feb. 10, l9OO.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

No woman can hope to keep her age
secret; the years will tell on her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

valuable, by reason Of the recent oil
developments in southeast Texas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

In these days when man displays COM
mon politeness he is referred to as gen.
tleman Of the old school.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

AK Your Dealer for Aliens Foot-Ease.
A powder to shake into your shoes rests the
1eet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen, Sore.
Hot, Gallons, Aching, Sweating Feet and In.
growing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease makes new
or tight shoes easy. At all druggists and
shoe stores. Is cts. Sample mailed FREE.
Address Allen s. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

A baker may be out of work and still
knead nothing.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Have you ever experienced the joyful SEN
sation of good appetite? You will il you
chew Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
A months Test Free.

It's better for the mariner to take a
reef on sail than to take sail on a rect.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

cane. 1t is asserted that they have.
been found very convenient by both
passengers and conductors alike
Philadelphia Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Mexico buys all of its shears and sharp
edged tools from the United States.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The dealer in kitchen utensils il one
sort of Pan-American.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

The golfer not only has to mind his p's
and q's, but his tees as well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
MODERN ELECTRIC CAR SEATS.
Individual Chairs That Can BE Faced In
Any Direction.

Any Direction.
When one has become accustomed
to the long trolley cars now adopted
as standard in this city, and par
ticularly to the cross seat future, the
old type of lengthwise seats and short
er cars appear as out-of-date as the re-
membrance of bob-tail cars filed with
straw in winter. 1t is so much more
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

medicine has been successful in restoring health
million cannot well say, without
trying "I do believe it will help me-" If i'll,
hesitate bottle Of Lydia E. Piukham's Vegetable
Compound write Mrs. Pinkha
special advice-it is FREQ.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
THE EARTH TREMBLED.
earthquake Shock in Ohio and vir-
ginia.

Cincinnati. most pronounced
earthquake shock was felt in eastern
Ohio and western Virginia at an early
hour Saturday morning. At Wellston'
Ohio two hard shocks were felt DIS
placing household furniture in many
places GAINESVILLE, Ironton and Ports
mouth also report distinct shock.
AZ thu latter place 1t was the severeft
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

Insurance companies viii now take risks
Tor limited amounts ON football nlavers
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29

will
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-29
AN OPEN LETTER TO WOMEN.

"DrAR MRS PINKHAM:- have been so delighted
with Lydia z. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
thought would write and thank you. My system
was entirely run down suffered with terrible back
ache in the small Of my back and could hardly stand
uprght was tired in the morning than retiring
at night. had appetite. Since taking your Com
pound have gained fifteen pounds. and am gaining
every week Ny appetite has improved have no back
ache, and look better than ever looked before.
al shall recommend 1t to all my friends, 1t
tainly Is q wonderful medicine"-MRs E. F. MORTON,
s26 York Street. Cincinnati, 0.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-21
THE STORY OF SANTA CLAUS.

In Germany and other European
countries II was believed by the hill
dren that the tree glittering with can
dies and bright baubles and the gifts
found beneath the tree were the work
Of jolly old st. Nicholas, San Mich
CLAUS, or Santa Claus, as we know him.
This kindly saint was no legendary
character. He lived about 300 A. d.,
and was a noted bishop Of Asia Minor.
He was looked upon as the patron SAINT
Of generosity because OF his liberality.
Three daughters Of a poor nobleman
could not marry as advantageously as
they should because their father coulo
give them no dowry. But one night
one Of the daughters found in her room
a purse, shaped like a stocking, nileu
with gold, evidently thrown In the WIN
dow by some one from without Inc
next night the second daughter u a
purse in her room, and on the thitu
night the father caught st. Nichoia IN
the act Of throwing the third purse IN
the window.
From that story originated the Gus
tom Of hanging up the STOCKINGS Oh
, Christmas eve. Thereafter the young
girls at the convent schools would hanS
their stockings on the door of the moth
or superior's room on st. Nicholas
night. on the following morning they
would be found filed with GIFTS ana
dainties and a little hint from st. Men
olas as to the appearance and character
of their future husbands.
st. Nicholas Is the patron SAINT OF
Russia, and his festival used to be
celebrated earlier in December thar the
25th, but now his name Is
with Christmas festivities. In parts or
EIrope he is known as "Pelsnichol,' or
Nicholas with the fur, because he IS
supposed TO be clad in furs from mead
to foot.
The idea of st. Nicholas travelling IN
a sleigh drawn by reindeer originated IN
the cold northern countries. The rein
deer were the swiftest animals known,
and they must needs fly like the wind
to carry st. Nick the rounds OF the
world in one night.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-21
WANTED TO SEE A STUDIO.
Why the Fashionable Lady Sought a
SITTING With lu Maurler.

Harry Furnis in Harper's Magazine:
The mention OF ''Trilby" reminds me OF
a story about Mr.. Du Maurier's own TIL
by, which is perhaps worth recording.
Du Maurier for some years lived on the
top of Hamstead Heath-rather inaccessi-
BILE for models. But more than once
friends asked him to take a sitting from
some lady or another, as he, drawing
fashionable ladies, was different perhaps
from painters using models for costumes,
or, as Du Maurier would say. for the al
together" In this way Il model was In
troduced to him, and to his surprise she
Grove up to his house In a hansom, and
he heard her asking one of the servants
for change for a sovereign to pay the cab
man. She did not sit very well, so after
a short time Mr.. Du Maurier told her that
he only drew for part OF the day, and
rather a~pologetically said he, of course,
did not pay for the whole Of the days sit
ting. And she said:
'tOh thanks. i am only too pleased to
sit for a short time; but would you kindly
ask one of your servants to fetch me q
hansom?"
This made the artist moro than ever
miserable, and he said: Excuse me, but
perhaps you are not aware we only pay a
modest amount for sittings-in fact, / gen.
orally pay 5 shillings for two ~hours-aw-"
You don't mean to say you are really
going to give me 5 shillings? oh, how
kind of you! 1t will just pay half my cab
fare home. l didn't know / was going to
be so lucky!" Ard she vanished, leaving
the artist more bewildered han ever.
Some time afterward in Hyde park he
was surprised to see a carriage beautiful
ly appointed pulled UP to where he was
standing and a lady lean out and say:
IT nave never seen you before to thank
you for your kindness In allowing me to
sit for you. ! was so anxious to see what
a studio was like. Thanks, awfully. You
must let me call again."
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1901-12-21
TALE OF A FALSE BEARD.
One Really Used in Trapping a Tickle
Wife In Paris.

London Telegraph: A few days ago a
person OF venerable aspect alighted at a
hotel In the neighborhood or the saint
| Lazare railway station In Paris. He In
troduced himself TO the landlord as q
wealthy merchant from Bordeaux, and
was welcomed with all the Difference due
to SO respectable a personage-the more
30 as he confided a sum Of money to the
care OF his host. The old man, whose
long white beard was the admiration or
all beholders, was treated with every at
tention by the servants OF the house, anu
having passed on the staircase a pretty
lady who seemed to have taken his fancy.
he experienced little difficulty In finding
out some interesting particulars about
her. The smart looking person, as one OF
the walters explained, was on very friend
~ terms with a married man, to whom
she paid a visit every afternoon.
The subject was then dropped. nor,
moreover, were there any further meet
ings on the staircase, but on the follow
ing afternoon, when the fair charmer had
hung the key of her room UP In the bu-
reau and had sailed forth on her career
Of conquest, the elderly gentleman with
the white beard stole softly In when no.
body was about, and putting the key In
his pocket, made his way to the chamber
which had just been vacated. Shutting
the door without exciting any notice, he
NNAAN ~ NlS bNo ANH" 'AS
on the floor, and, breaking open the lock,
rummaged In 1t until he had found bank
notes TO the amount of 5000 francs slowed
away In a corner. He had just packed
the notes carefully in his pocketbook
when one of the servants, hearing a faint
noise In the room which he had believed
to be empty, walked in, and, catching
sight of the old man who was currently
supposed to he a pattern Of all the VIZ
tues, seized him by the collar with the
reproachful cry, why, you are a Their
h bewilderment of the worthy gar
con when the long white beard came on
In his hand may well be imagined, and as
he stood gaping In speechless amazement
the erewhile venerable elder with whom
he had been dealing so roughly uttered
q mild protest. II am not q thief, he ex-
claimed. II am the husband or the
naughty woman who had taken this
room. and, as her abode Is legally mine as
we'll, | am quite within my right In act
ing as l have done"
At hat moment the lady, who had
missed her rendezvous with her friend,
made in her turn her entry Into the
chamber.
Heavens! my husband!" she cried in
horror.
Yes, 1t Is l." replied the man as he
dealt her a couple of ringing boxes on the
car. Then he went down stairs, paid his
bill. and started off by the next train Tor
his native village i'm Normandy. lie had
got what he wanted-the 5000 francs,
which his wife had taken off with her
VIXEN she eloped. The rest of the bust
ness will be as effectively settled DS q
divorce suit.