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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
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In the summer of 1900 the numbe,
Of women students at the Unlyersit!
of Berlin was 2S9. In the followin,
winter it was 425.
| Miss Braddon has published NOR,
than sixty novels since 1862. Previous
to trying literature. however. Mis-.
Braddon appeared on the stage.
The Prince General of Holland has
delighted his wife, the Queen, by Civ
ing orders that bearing reins shall be
entirely dispensed with in the royal
stables.
Helen Gladstone, daughter of the
great Liberal. has become warden of
the Woman's University Settlement in
Southwark. London, and will soon
leave Cambridge to live in that dreary
slum.
DR.. Elizabeth Blackwell, the first
woman to receive a medical degree. is
a charter member of the Alpha Chap
ter of Zeta Phi, the first Greek letter
society for women formed in a medi.
cal school.
Signorina Teresa Laborioli is the
first woman lawyer in Italy. She has
passed her examination with honors.
but, as she does not desire to advocate
the new woman" she has determined
not to practice.
Mrs. Henry T. Gage, wife of the
Governor Of California, is descended.
on her mothers side. from the earliest
Spanish settlers in Los Angeles and
her father. whose name was Raines,
was one Of the States first settlers.
The example Of Queen Alexandra in |
taking daily drives with one or more
If her grandchildren is, it is said.
working revolution among fashion. !
lble grandmothers of the realm, and /
Youngsters are receiving unwonted at.
ention from their granddames. !
The resourceful woman now keeps
her wrist bag neat little card case
He'd with adhesive labels on which
er name and address are printed or
ypewritten. When she makes a pur.
hase she gives one Of these to the
Jerk, who sticks it on the package.
nd there is no possibility Of mistake
bout the address.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
For the Dressing Table.

Ivory is again the fashionable thine
In articles for my lady's toilet table
The handsomest brushes and mirrors
bear the gold monogram on the back
Silver in the antique or reproduc.
lions of the antique will be much seen
this winter in the dressing room.
Beautiful designs can be purchased
at reasonable rate.
Ebony and silver retain their popu-
larity with men.
Dainty covers for the dressing ta-
bic are Of renaissance or in linen, with
openWork and embroidery. These
scarfs are very beautiful.
The perfume in vogue is pink car
nation. and this recent manufacture
is said to be the most delicate ever
sold in London.-London Express.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
AA -MH1gs-
Ma<H~Wear

Little gunmetal buttons are attrac
tive on dark waists.
Cut-out cloth will be used extensive
ly as trimming, both on velvet and
silk.
Knots Of black chiffon, mousseline
de sole or narrow velvets give fin
ishing touch to gown.
Fichus and pointed bodices are ex-
pected to be conspicuous in the even
Ing models for the autumn.
Silk dresses will be NOSE fashion,
able than ever this winter, and taffeta
VIII retain its popularity, vying with
the softer silks.
The half and three quarter length
coats. made in Powered silk, cloth and
velvet, will be very much worn this
season as outside garments.
Killed founces are to be worn dur
ing the winter. The founces are quite
old-fashionedly simple, and are ar
ranged In three tiers around the skirt
Black and white remains a fayorite
combination. 1t is seen to special ad.
vantage in light weight cheviot hay.
ing grayish white background with
raised dots in black.
A rough wool frieze in black and
white is among the newest materials
and frightened with touches of coral
pink or ochre-tinted plain cloth. II is
exceedingly effective.
Painted flowers are used on every.
thing. silks and velvets being made
now covered with these hand painted
blossoms. which give US a touch of
summer amidst the bleakness of win.
tee weather
The pompadour designs are carried |
put In the painted flowers. large
punches Of gorgeous colorings on pale
Pompadour silks are to be
used a great deal. especially in the
Empire designs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
Without Gloss.

The dainty maiden who takes de.
light in manicuring her finger tips is
advised against polishing her finger
nails until they shine like mirrors. A
little polish only is permissible. First,
the long claw-ends of finger nails, sug-
gestive of birds of prey, went out of
fashion. Now, the experts declare,
the high glaze nail'' is vanishing. A
slight point in the middle of the finger
nail is the prescribed fashion for cut
ting. The nail is cut either just
trifie longer than the finger at this tip,
but often the nails are trimmed level
with the end Of the finger.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
Lotus Ruck7e.

In belt fastenings new idea is the
cincture of white heavy ribbed silk
ribbon, rather narrow. clasped at the
waist with our newest buckling, the
lotus clasp. This pretty model is exc
cuted in ''colored gold" the metal being
slightly suffused with pink instead Of
with green. The same design, the To-
tus flower fully open, with buds, can
be seen in oxidized silver. These ex-
quisite ornaments are a relief to the
eye after one is wearied with the pro-
fusion of metal belt clasps and buckles
set with mock jewels, rhinestones and
semi-precious jewels.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
Autumnal Foliage.

The changeful colors of maple leaves
in autumn, glowing reds and warm
yellow, soft brown and unexpected
patches Of brilliant green, mingle In
the trimming milliners charge you for.
under the head of ''autumnal velvet
foliage" 1t is beautiful on q cloth
hat OF castor, pale yellow, brown,
ecru or some shades of gray.
"Autumnal velvet foliage" then, to
use its cumbersome title, adorns the
modified scoop shape still called the
poke bonnet, which is made of chen
lille straw braid of a delicate pearl
gray. The inside Of the poke's brim
is faced with cream lace edged with
a mere line of narrowest black velvet.
This bonnet evokes much envy in the
feminine bosom.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
Kneaded Bread For His Mother,

President Loubet once when he was
Prime Minister, made a flying visit
1t was between two stormy sessions
OF the Chamber of Deputies-to his old
mother at the farm in Dauphiny. The
old dame was in the kitchen kneadinp
bread for the fortnightly baking.
which is still a custom in the old fami.
lies of the Midi. She put her fiourv
arms around his neck and kissed him
"Ah, mother, you should give over
this heavy work." said The Prime Min
lister.
And sit with folded hands on bak.
ing day?' the good old housewife cried
Indignantly. s. No, no-but r must ad.
NIT 1t Is not so easy as it was"
"Well, to-day you shall fold your
hands-sit down, mother, and talk to
me" said the first Minister of Franco
and he took off his coat, rolled Nm his
shirt sleeves and kneaded the bread
When he had finished and heard all
the gossip of the farm he kissed the
good old mother and went back TO his
more conspicuous duties of statesman
Philadelphia Saturday Evening Post
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
RIDING IN A MOTOR VEHICLE.
How 1t Feels to Gaze Through Goggles OF
Landscape That Rushes at you.

How 1t Feels to Gaze Through Goggles q
Landscape That Rushes at You.
Until the other day my experience
of motor riding had not been wort
mentioning. l had been on a motto
OF course, both here and over the way
and had seen something of its capa
bilities Of upsetting, not merely my
self and other people, but the ide
| had entertained of the relations O
time and space. Still, the most | ha
seen a motor do in the vicinity O
Paris had been done at the rate O
two-something miles an hour, while
in London, where, as yet, its per-
formances are viewed with a less in
dulgent eye, one-something per hour
had been about its record However
| had been offered the opportunity OF
seeing the veteran fairly extended,
as one used to say of horse; and
as am still fond of new experiences,
closed with the offer.
The first thing l learned was that
you cannot ride motor, when extern
sion is contemplated, without a GER
tain prescribed mode of habiliment:
and thus, l presently found myself in
goggles and tapped cap, constructed
to tie under the chin, and a water
proof jumper. In this guise l was pro-
nounced ready for the road and we
took it. 1t is unnecessary to recount
what the particular road was that we
took to. Suffice it that at that ma
tutinal hour we had it pretty we'll to
ourselves and that its condition was
not unfavorable to free and easy loco
motion. So, from one-something the
motor got into two-something. and
that process of extension was gradu-
ally continued, until, from the indica-
ton afforded by the milestones, con-
Guided she must be doing nearer four
something than three.
l have an idea that somebody else
who looked like mounted county DO
llceman, arrived at much the same
conclusion, and was rather inclined to
tell us so. However, he thought
better OF 1t, for we certainly
left him, as who should say, standing
still. We seemed to leave a good
many people like that. And yet trees
and houses rather rushed at us. and
the landscape generally took to be-
having in the way you will find re-
corded in the late laureates "Amphi-
On" The use of goggles, cap. a wa
jumper and apron were now
lutte satisfactorily explained to me.
The use of tobacco had even earlier
become first inadvisable, then impos-
'ible. Any exchange of remarks was
attended with the inconvenience
which arises from abnormal pressure
n the respiratory organs; and there
vas present to a marked degree that {
itilation of the spinal cord which I
ometimes has the effect of making
eople seasick.
l observed my automedon cock his t
ye at me, inquiringly, now and /
gain, but his expectations, If he had t
ny, were not realized. Mine were. I s
ad expected certain amount of ex- t
tement, land when we reached our
few minutes before on a
,heduled time, was free to confess n
lat l had it. All the same, | doubt d
neither l am likely to find my ideal f,
motion in a motor, yet awhile @
all Mall Gazette. o.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
Noble Alice Cary.

Alice Cary was born in 1920 and died
in 1871. She was an American writer
of prose and verse, the chaste and rev.
erent quality of her work winning a
wide circle of sincere admirers. 1t
was Alice Cary who wrote:
'True worth is in being, not seeming
In doing, each day that goes by,
Some little good-not in dreaming
Of great things to do BY and by.
For, whatever men say in blindness,
And spite of the fancies of youth,
There's nothing so kingly as kindness
And nothing SO royal as truth"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
scrawled feebly, God bless you, Eva"

| Inc orderly brought a bundle of let
ters INTO the shed which had beer
hastily converted into a hospital. The
men crowded eagerly round him; ever
captain Humphrey, who was danger
ously' wounded. turned an anxious
race toward the messenger
The captain recognized the shane
and color OF the envelope that was
brought to his bedside; the handwrit-
ing, too, was familiar. 1t was Eva
Austin's.
Now that I am happily married /
must free my conscience and tell Won
our secret. Think as badly of me as
as You can. Eva sacrificed herself for
me. | told her that cared for you.
that Is why she wrote that letter. AZ
terward, when she was i'll, sent back
your letters without her knowledge
The lines jumped up and down be-
fore the sick mans eyes; he read on:
EVA wanted to put things right be-
tween you and me; that is why she
sent for me before you left. Didn't
you guess? She found out her mis-
take before you came and took all the
blame on herself to shield me- You
Will never forgive me, shouldn't but
can't bear to think that you are still
misjudging her.
viii he pull through, doctor?"
asked young officer that night. He
1t was who had found the captain
and brought him into shelter.
Pull through? Yes, now his minds
1T rest"
What's he been worrying about?"
What do we all worry about, eh?"
The officer did not answer-he
wasn't going to tell his secrets to the
Willy doctor. ,
THE first night he wanted to risk ,
lis life writing or debating letters ,
Iome. Now, | think he's satisfied s
nth the news that today's mail !
rought him. Look at him.
He's asleep" said the other in a !,
Whisper; land say, doctor, he's got a /,
etter tucked away under his pillow" :
American Queen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
OF INTEREST
Care of the Baby's Hair.

Every morning after baby's hair has
been washed and well brushed do not
leave it nice and smooth and tidy, but
with the tips of the fingers rub the
head all over very gently with a short
circular motion from right to left.
This causes the roots Of the hair to
twist; and curly hair will be the result.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
MANS SECRET POWER.

In all my life she said with sigh.
i have seen only one man that I would
care to marry"
Did he look like me?" he carelessly
asked.
Then she flung herself into his arms
and wanted to know what secret power
men possess that enables them to tell
when they are loved.-Chsedgo Record
Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
A THEORY THAT FAILED.

Relying upon the old saying that the
shortest way to a MANS heart was
through his stomach. the fond wife, who
wanted a new Worth gown, regaled her
husband with costly viands for a month.
Then she made her request.
But the heartless wretch replied:
Cant stand it now The grocery bill
and meat bill was too heavy this month"
baltimore american.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
BOARDING HIS FUNDS.

Old Gentleman-My friend, what do
you do with your wages every week.
put part of them in the savings bank
Bus Driver-No, sir; after paying the
grocer, butcher and the rent, l pack
what's left away in barrels; don't be-
lieve in savings banks.--Tit-B Bits.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
JUST LIKE HIS FATHER.

Mrs. Howells-Your baby resembles
his father very much, don't you think?
Mrs. Growells-Yes, in both looks and
actions. Why, he even makes speciality
OF crying for the moon in the daytime
instead of at night. just for the sake OF
being contrary.-Chieogo Meas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30

How did Stringer get out of serving
on the jury?"
When the lawyer asked him if he
had formed an opinion on the case he
said no. but he expected to."-Indiomo-
polls Meas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
State Government Of Louisiana

Governor-W. w. H,ard,
Lieutenant Governor-Albert Este
pinal.
Secretary of State-John Michel.
Superintendent of Education-Johx
V. Calhoun.
Auditor-W. s. Frazee.
Treasurer--Ledoux e. Smith.
u. S. SENATORS.
Don Cafferey and s. ID. McEnery.
REPRESENTATIVES.
l Dissrict-R. G. Davey.
Districs-Ado'ph Meyer.
District-R. +. Broussard.
4 DISTRICT BrazenIs.
District. f. Rnnsdell.
Districts. N. Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
An Interration,' p,,tace s,,m,

have reason to believe, says writer
IN The Sketch, that there are negotia-
tons on between French and EneIi.f,
postal authorities with view to issuing
an International postage stamp. Sucl,
stamp is absolutely a necessity. An
international postage stamp must come
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
STUCK.

Penner-Say, give me synonym fol
psychic" will you?
Wright-Weil, there's Psychologist
al"
Penner-All right, How do you spell
it?
Wright-Why-er-oh. / give If nm.
Why not use "phvchics"
Penner-I would, but I don't know
how to spell that.-Philadeiphia Pyess
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
HIS LEISURE SEASON

Yes said the loud guest at the sea-
side hotel; Il move in the best society
in our town."
Abr remarked the quiet man; 81
suppose you are able to take your yaca-
rion now because the moving business is
slack at present. "-PhiladeIphio Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
HIS ENJOYMENT LIMITED.

Mrs. Twaddle-Why, DR.. Jalap, it's
ages since l saw you'll How have you
been? Do you enjoy good health!
DR.. Jalap-Not in others, Mrs. Twad-
dle-not in others.-Boston Transcript.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
BEYOND RECALL

1--WE never remember the faces of
those we love most dearly"
That's so. To save me l can't tell
what a hundred-dollar bill looks like"
Detroit Free Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
BETTER REASONS

She-Love is like potato.
He-Because why?
She-Because it shoots from the eye.
He-Oh. thought perhaps it was be-
cause pairing makes it less.-Chicoeo
Reeord-Herdld.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
NOT TO BE Baked.

The Lawyer-The precedents are
against you, Madam.
The Lady-Well, sue them, too, then.
Indianapolis Meas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
.AzskTTSKET 7ySTeHA
~G@<S-3~S~
REST.

We laid our little one away
So young, so frail, so fair
And with hands fondly clasped we stood
Awhile above her, there.
We laid our little one to rest,
And sighed and turned, and then,
Three minutes later she awokc
And howled away again.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
JUST LIKE A WOMAN-AND A
MAN

"Supposing,' said Mr.. Sirius Barker.
during pleasure trip on an excursion
boat. that | were to fall overheard.
What would YOU do?'
OH! exclaimed Mrs. Barker. with a
gasp. I'D cry my eyes out"
L knew it. That's just like a wo-
man. Always looking for a way TO
make matters worse. Can't you see that
CRYING wouldn't do the slightest good
and that it would only make the water
that much deeper ?"--Washinpfon Star
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
NON-COMMITTAL ABOUT HIS
HEALTH

Robert-Oh, I suppose Tom is al
right, but he is so close-mouthed. Fo,
instance, when l saw him to-day l ask
ed him, How are your" and he CAV,
me an evasive answer.
Richard-And what was that?
Robert-He said, "How are you pr
Boston Transcript.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30

The total number of fellow. Of ,b-
Royal Geographical Society is 1907: IN.
income OF the society for last year wa,
over SIo.ooo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30

Kangaroo have been known to jump
a height of eleven feet. A deer's best
record is nine feet six inches.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30

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The right side of a deal in stocks !.
always the inside.
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ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD.
fHE GREAT TRUNK LINZ
Between the
North and South.
oaiy direct route 70
HsnpAls. 81. LsuIs. caIsaro. Kansas clh
and ill points
NORTH, East AND WEST,
Oaly direct route 70
hckssa, vIeksAWg. New Oisns
And al points in Texas and the Se.sA,
Double Daily Trains
Fast Time
Close Connections.

Through Pullman Palace Eisspsr,
Detween New Orleans and Memphis.
Aansas City. 81 Louis and Chicago
s1shsut change. making direct sonnse
IONS With hrst-cless hines 70 I'll points
ase great stsei bridge spanning ~
Oaio Rivsr ct Caiso completed, and III
MAINS freight and passenger now run.
.scS regularly ever IL thus avoiding ths
esiays and annoyance iasident 10 tsans
lsR ~ ferry bsak
4. n. HAssoH. Gen. Z /, Aga.
Chicago
In. l. 6oos1 n =. l.. Msaphis
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STRUCK HIM so, TOO.

Mrs. Wederly Cooking at hat in mill
iner's window-Oh, what a dear little
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-11-30
OBJECTED TO.

Wederly Cooking at the price tag)-
Well, / should say it is.-Chicago Meas.
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A HEATED DISCUSSION.

AT this point" said the narrator
she broke down and wept scaldine
tears"
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My goodness!" exclaimed the listen
er, she must have been boiling over
with rage" -Ckicogo Neaus.
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Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1901-10-10

The merciless and mercenary war
which England is waging against the
burghers of South Africa has now enter
ed upon its third year, and is still cost
ing her about 81, 900, 600 day. 1t is the
pinch in the pocket-book, rather than in
the conscience, that is causing the pres
ent outburst of English opinion about
the conduct of the war and its dis
courageing results. Although Kitchener
has proclaimed the Doors as outlaws
and bandits, and has burned their homes
and confscated their ruined farms, the
sturdy burghers are still fighting effec-
lively for home and freedom. 1t is not
too much to hope that such heroism
will finally save the two Republics from
the onslaught of cruelty and greed
For He who worketh high and wise
Nor falters in His plan,
Will take the sun out of the skies
Ere freedom out of man.