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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
A Morgan ClerkshIp.

Among places eagerly sought after
are clerkships in the great banking
house Of j. P. Morgan & Co. Fathers
with sons just starting out in life
watch for openings at the corner Of
Wall and Broad streets. The waiting
list is nearly as long as that of the
Union Club in its palmiest days. The
head Of the house takes personal In
terest in the welfare and advancement
of his employees, and never engages a
beginner at salary Of less than $1,000
year. Only capable. worthy young
men are admitted to his employment,
and he feels that boy who does not
deserve $1,000 year deserves nothing
that is, he does not want him at any
price. While clerks in the average
banking business houses are starting
off with $40 week, and glad to get so
much, the lucky ones at Morgan's are
receiving S19.1S.
Morgan has made great many sue
cesses out Of men under him. Faith
full clerks soon buy homes in desirable
quarters of the city. Whether the firm
puts them in the market or not the
writer Is in no position to say. Posi-.
bly, when Morgan makes million for
recognizing railroad he declares an
official dividend, taking in all the
staff Phil Armour had similar way
with him. He. like Morgan, would
not pay a salary of less than $1,000 a
year to clerk in his ofiice.-New York
Letter to Chicago Inter-Ocean.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
A Boxing Kitten

The proprietor of a small store in
New York owns black kitten that cul-
tivates a habit Of squatting on its
launches. like bear or q kangaroo,
and then sparring with its fore paws
as IL 1t had taken lessons from
pugilist The Telegram tells how the
kitten conquered a big dog. A gen.
tleman took into the store an enor-
nous dog. half Newfoundland, halt
collie. fat. good-naturcd and fntelli-
gent. The tiny kitten. instead Of bolt
Ing at once for shelter, retreated q few
PAGES. sat erect on Its hind legs and
put Its fists" in an attitude of def
ance. The contrast in size between the
two was intensely amusing. It remind
ed, one Of Jack the Giant-Killer prepar-
Ing to demolish a giant Slowly, and
without sign Of excitability, the huge
dog walked az far as his chain would
allow him, and gazed intently at the
kitten and its odd posture. Then, as
the comicality Of the situation struck
him, he turned his head and shoulders
around to the spectators, and IL an ami
NAL ever laughed In the world that dog
assuredly did SO then and there. He
neither barked nor growled, but in
dulged in a low chuckle. while mouth
and eyes beamed with merrimont.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
The DiscoYery of Anaesthetics.

Perhaps the majority of the human
race has benefited more from the use
Of anaesthetics than from any of the
more snowy inventions and discover
les. Countless bodies have been res
cued from disease, countless lives
saved, by this one agency. which not
only does away with the pain attend
ing a surgical operation, but makes
many operations possible which other
wise would kill the patient simply by
the nervous shock they involve.
Ether was first used in dentistry in
1916. and chloroform, for more severe
operations. was employed in 1913. Nj
trous oxide gas and sulphuric ether
have since then come into use in den
tr;stry. For all long operations. how
ever, chloroform is generally en-
ployed, since its use insures the insen-
sibility of til, patient for at least an
hour.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Other FIens to Bite EN-.

rhe foreign mantis is a candidate
for human friendship, and is bidding
for high place in arboricultural cir
cles in this country. He is an insect
eating insect, and has no use for the
tender leaves, shoots. blossoms and
fruits, excepting as hunting ground.
where he pursues and devours other
insects that destroy these things.
Therefore forestry and fruit people
are cultivating the mantis.
He is not at all uncommon in France
and Germany, where he is highly ap-
preciated, but he has only recently
been imported into this country, having
came as a stowaway in some nursery
stock. He. preys on all insects except
ants. and his favorite diet is grass
hoppers, spiders and caterpillars. Fruit
raising people are perfectly willing
that he should make an exhaustive
meal Of the latter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

anything so richly splendid as this
new applique which so far has no
name.
Though nameless, the figures sug-
gest both escurial and Russian lace;
perhaps it resembles most the former
At any rate, it is in the soft ecru of
beautiful batiste with its pinky, pur-
ply refiexions-such a color.
Though it looks very simple, yet it
is an elaborate arrangement In three
thicknesses: the figures in the highest
relief are of a rather heavy, canvas
like weave, showing corded designs;
then comes a thin silk batiste. and I'M
der this the net. And upon these three
fabrics all sorts of variations are
played. Sometimes the heaviest
figures are held together by the soft
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

picture OF one standing on it's summit
He might be taken for patience on a
monument, so rigid and erect he
stands, but. no, he is only a plain,
everyday adjutant of the Nineteenth
Hussars who attained to this proud
eminence by the skilful use of his
legs.
But what memory to Britishers is
Majuba Hill, where General Joubert,
leading an undiscip1ined mob of Beers,
broke a British square and at the
same time almost broke the British
heart. Here it was that independence
was won, though it has since been
lost, and here the ''embattled farmers
of the Transvaal drove the British SOL
diery like sheep before them. Much
has happened down in South Africa
since that time. and despite their
sharpshooting. which won them the
victory at Majuba. the Beers have in
the main been defeated. and at last
Majuba has been avenged" though
the memory of its disaster can never
be effaced.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Plans for the consolidation of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Rail-
road with the Great Northern and
Northern Pacific railroads have been
completed.
Joseph N, Wolfson is encouraged
in the hope that President Mckinney
may act favorably on his application
for executive clemency.
Colone, A. X. Mcclure has severed
his connection with the Philadelphn
Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Quaint Customs In shetland.

The only part of the United King
dom in which the old style of reckon
ing time is adhered to is the archipela-
go of Shetland, and there Sunday,
January 10, was New Years Day.
But Sunday being with the natives
a strict dies non for business or for
pleasure, the next day witnessed the
high jinks incident to the occasion.
These included professions Of 'guis-
ers," or mummers, and the drinking OF
various strange toasts, such as "Hef
to man and death to da grayish," and
the health of the twelve apostles.
In Shetland the remnants of tie old
Morse language linger to such a de
gree that the dialect is almost a sealed
book-even to Scotsmen. The last
specimen of the great aux whose eggs
are now valued at something like LOG
guineas apiece. was done to death
there, but the little aux still retains q
precarious footing on the lonely islei
of Foula.-London Daily Mail.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Costs NOthiM 10 Try.

b. D. B. botanic Blood Dalm) is now rec
ognized as certain and sure cure for Eczema,
Itching Skin, Humors. Scabs, Scales, Watery
Blisters, Pimples, Aching Bones or Joints,
Boils, Carbuncles, Prickiing Pain in the Skin,
Old Eating Sores, Ulcers. Botanic Blood
Balm taken internally cures the worst and
most dcep-seated cases by onriching, purify
ing and vitalizing the blood, giving healthy
blood supply to the skin. Other remedies
may relieve, but B. b. b. actually cures, heals
every sore, and gives the rich glow OF health
10 the skin. b. d. B. builds up the broken
down body and makes the blood red and nour-
ishing. b. b. b. tested 30 years. Over 5000
voluntary testimonials of cures by b. b. b.
Druggists, 81. Trial treatment free and pre-
paid by writing Blood Balm Co., IL Mitchell
St., Atlanta. Ga. Describe trouble, and free
medical advice given
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Attorney General Griggs has re,
tired as head of the Department of
Justice.
Senior Sixto Lopez, At Boston, hns
cabled Aguinaldo to request the au'
thorities to send him and Mabini,
now at Guam, to America, that the
people of the United States may
learn the truth concerning the war
The Manchurian treaty, it is said
is regarded at Washington simply az
n mcIus vivendi.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Housekeeping-French and English.

Housekeeping-French and English.
One of the difficulties a housekeeper
has to contend with lies in the English
practice Of tradesmen's calls. Hour
after hour these worthless ring the area
bell and disturb the cook at her avo-
cations, while they chatter and waste
her valuable time. Then. when all the
orders are given, the things are fire.
quently not brought punctually, or are
brought in wrong quantities or of the
wrong description. Mistress and cook
alike suffer unnecessary anxiety. and
have their tempers ruffied even though
their gastronomic amour propre does
not lead them. like that of Vatei, to
suicide. Our English social life suf-
fers much from cumbrous convention
ality. What do we see abroad? A
trim little bonnie in cap and apron sal
lies forth, basket on arm, in the morn
ing, and returns in an hour with all
necessaries complete and paid for. No
carts need call for the rest of the day.
no horrible Households need be laid
on the table every Monday. black with
visions of money ill-spent or wasted
London Graphic.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

The three balls used by pawn brok.
e-s as a sign were originally the arms
of the Medici family, the earliest and
most important money lenders Of LON.
hardy. The three balls were first used
IN London by an agent Of tire sMedicis
and were afterward copied by others
who went into the same line Of bust
ness. Roscoe. In the Life of Lorenzo
,e Medici" (17s6) tells how the family
adopted the three balls as its arms
Averado de Medici, a commander I'M
der Charlemagne. slew the giant Mu-
CELLO. whose club, which had three
iron balls upon It, he bore as a trophy
and In COMMUNICATION Of this victory
the family adopted the three balls as
Its arms.-San Francisco Cali.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
The Fashions Of
the Century,
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
OOKING back through the
. history of clothes from the
\ year 1901 to the year 1901 it
ECCENTRICrTIEs OF THE PAST ONLY
ARE LACKING.

r. history or clothes from the
year 1901 to the year 1901 it
Is easy to see that while diff
tereht phases have repeated them
selves from time to time, the fashions
IF to-day combine the beauties Of the
various stages of the past, emitting
The eccentricities. The graceful, cling
ing skirt of the beginning of the last
century, almost the same bolero, find a
copy in the gown of 1900. The grace
tul ficLu of 1893 serves as a model for
sur day while the voluminous skirts
ire happily passed by. Though expen-
sive, 1t was not yet the crinoline, but
the petticoat that was responsible for
this particular feature. 1t is said that
The skirts widened themselves to bal
ance the width of the shoulders for
this was the time of the pelerine:
Sleeves, too, were larger, of necessity
Early In the '30's was an interesting
epoch in the manners of the mere man,
Cor then he was settling down to the
simplicity of the present-day attire and
dispensing with his elegant knee
breeches-this, however, only after
struggle between the practical and the
ornate that had lasted since the close
Of the eighteenth century.
BY 1912 all gowns were trailing
again. This was the time of the lace
mitten and of the odd little parasols
with long fringes and double handles.
By 1860 the tide had turned, the skirts
were wide and the shoulders narrow.
By '6S the crinoline had ceased to ex-
list. and the revulsion from width re-
suited by about 1876 in the peculiarly
monstrous costume of that day. In
the crinoline our grandmothers could
scarcely sit down. In &c their daugh-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

You ought to have known that
when you ceased to be regular in your
courses, and you grew irritable with
out cause, that there was serious
trouble somewhere.
You ought to know that indigestion,
exhaustion, womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, and
backache send the nerves wild with
alright, and you cannot sleep.
Mrs. Hartley, of 221 w. Congress st.,
Chicago, H., whose portrait we pub
lish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound; her case
should be a warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction to the minds
Of every suffering woman of the un-
failing efficiency Of Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

sers could neither walk nor sit with

!ers could neither walk nor sit with
any ease.
Even so late as 1895, the huge over
balancing sleeves put to fight the
IDEAS of grace and symmetry. The ac-
,ompanying illustration is from the
Sentlewoman.
In mems attire, 1910 was the age of
he gorgeous waistcoats, while at that
lime the tall silk hat suppianted the
beaver, the new species coming from
Paris and very rapidly becoming a
permanent institution, though abused
Turing all these intervening sixty
fears.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
All!

Mrs. notwithstanding Mr.
Smarter is. a man of good Judgment, ]
notice that everybody is going into &c
stacies about that picture of Mahl
sticks, and you know Snarler said II
was perfect daub."
Mr.. Greene-"I didn't say his judg
ment was good. merely said he wal
distinguished ART critic" - BosteE
TRANSCRIPT.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

1t is noticed in England that pen
manship is rapidly deteriorating. even
among clerks who have ample leisure
and opportunity for good work with
the pen. One of the busiest Of Ameri-
cans. Thomas A. Edison, writes rapid
ly in a hand that is described as like
copper-plate, every curve fully formed
and distinct" This experiences Is sur
vival of the inventors early expert
ence as telegraph operator.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

net, and in other places both net and
the sheer batiste foundation fabric are
cut away.
This splendid new applique comes
in various widths from the two-and-a-
half-inch one here pictured Git costs
So the, Yard up to a splendid twenty
four-inch allover at So the yard.
1t must be admitted that the broader
widths show the design to much
greater advantage.
At any rate, it is splendor en- ap-
pliuue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
WOMEN MUST SLEEP.
Avoid Nervous Prostitution.

II you are dangerously sick what is
che first duty Of your physician He
quiets the nervous system, he deadens
the pain, and you sleep well.
Friends ask, what is the cause 2"
and the answer comes In plying
tones, nervous prostration. 1t came
upon you so quietly in the beginning,
that you were not alarmed, and when
sleep deserted you night after night
until your eyes fairly burned in the
darkness, then you tossed in nervous
agony praying for sleep.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

=.
Lucas COUNTY. co.
FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. J. CHENEY 4
Co.. doing business inthe City ofToledo, County
and State aforesaid and that said firn will pay
the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for each
and every case Of cATARBH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
49,, presence, this 9th day of December,
SEAL A. D., 1886. A. W. GLEASON.
'r' Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
F. J. CHENEY 4 Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, Toe.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

new electric railway is under con-
struction In Germany. One hundred
and sixty miles an hour is the maxi
mum OF speed which. II Is hoped. will
no -ttainsd an the road
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

None can forcsee the outcome of the quarrel
between foreign powers over the division OF
China. 1t is interesting to watch the going to
pieces of this ancient but unprogressive race.
Many people in America are also going to
pieces because of dyspepsia, constipation.
Blood, liver and stomach diseases. We are
living too fast, but strength, vigor and good
health can be retained if we keep of and cure
the above diseases with Hostetter's Stomach
Tlitfpra
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Happiness cannot be bought. but one of tho
great hindrances to its attainment can be re-
moved by Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Majuba Hill at Last.

This illustration furnishes convinc-
ing proof that the British have at
least reached the great goal of their
desires-Majuba Hill-for here is the
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Is not "cure-all," but for all diseases Of the
liver, stomach or bowels it supplies place not
filed by any other medicine. It assists nature
and is at all times prompt. reliable and efficient.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs- THOMAS ROB-
Sins Maple ST., Norwich, NY, Feb. II, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

We refund 10c. for every package Of PUT
FAM FADELEss DYE that fails to give satisfac.
ton. Monroe Drug Co., UnionSille, Mo.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

1t is claimed that the courts of Kansas
have never passed upon the question of
abating public nuisances.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Carriers Ink

There are several large factories in the
United States devoted to the manufacture
of rose water.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Pittsburg parties are gobbling up oil
lands in Texas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
STATE OF ONO, CrrY OF TOLEDO,

Too. many ancestors have spoiled many
a good man.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

There is but one woman ruler in the
world, Queen Wiihelmina of Holland.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Last year the number of boys and girls
educated free in Berlin was 207.5
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Mrs. winslows Soothing Syrup for children
seething, soften the gums, reduces fnfamma-
tion. allays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottis
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

best for school, home and Office. It costs no
more than poor ink. Always ask for Carter's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
what VIII m~con.e of china I,

At present each 100000 tons Of coal
raised costs one human life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11

Lions and tigers are too weak In lung
Dover to run more than half a mile.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-05-11
Crab orchard water

A theatre in Philadelphia has girl ush-
ers.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27
Fruit Farming Along the Frisco

An attractive, Illustrated and thoroughly reliable s64-page booklet, devoted to fruit culture along the Frisco line in Missouri, Arkansas Kansas and Indian Territory just issued copy will be sent free upon appi- cation to Bryan Snyder, G. P. A., Frisco Line. St. Louis. Mo.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

The deed conveying the lots and 6, block s, of the Pine Bluff Land Company's addition, to Mrs Ethel E. Penny, wife of Mr. Will Penny, of this city, was filed by Rev. F. Becker Friday. The consideration was S1 GOO
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

\ letter has been received here from Mrs. J. L. Caldwell, who is at the bedside of her father, Dr. Saun- ders, at Luckland Plantation La, in which she states that that gentleman is somewhat improved
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

A ten-pound baby boy recently ar rived at the home of MT. and Mrs. T. s. Nettleton.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Mrs. l.. J. Hardness is quite sick at her home in this city
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Mrs. Jim Franklin and two ahii- dren returned to their home in Little Rock Saturday afternoon, after a pleasant visit with relatives here.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Delicious GERMAN EGG NOODLE, in and 10e packages. Try a sample order-Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Miss Blanche Dyer. after pleasant visit with friends here, has returned to her home at Grady.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Begin the new year by subscribing for Pine Bluffs progressive newspa- per, the Daily Graphic
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Mrs. H. c. Bluthenthal and baby are expected to return from . visit to Cincinnati Monday
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Fresh SARATOGA CHIP POTA- TOES just received.-Strauss & Mill Ter.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Mr. c. E. Emmert, the popular SO ciety leader of Draughon, is in the city calling on his many friends.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

MT. $. E. Key, an experienced drug gist formerly of Pine Bluff has ac- cepted position with Mir ". R. Ap-
 pleton, druggist, of our city.-El Dor ado Tribune.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Walkers Liver Ia blets are used by the very best and most prominent citiens of Pine Bluff, and contain no ealomel or other injurious drugs. Does not gripe or sicken. Acts natu- rally and pleasantly. Try one bottle
 Guaranteed Walker Drug Co, 10 Main street. If
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

MT. Jud Langton visited Little Rock Saturday.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Mir Arthur Holland returned last night from a tax collecting trip at and around LinWood.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Try DESSERT BRAND RHUBARB for pies and desserts, for sale only by us.-Strauss & Miller.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Mrs. Fay Chew has recovered from lengthy and severe illness and left Friday for Van Buren, Ark, where she will visit Mrs. Sam Chew for few months
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

MT. c. M. Collier, a well known in surance man of Memphis, was a visi- tor in the city Saturday.