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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

though not large one, In the treas
ury, and there is no lack Of activity IN
the more important trading circles.
Senior Sagasta, one Of the notable
figures in the political history OF the
day, has a tremendous task before
him. He stands for Spanish Liberal
ism, and there is no one in the country
that is so well versed in its peculiar
conditions. Worn by long service to
his country, absolutely faithful to 1t
In every sense, of unimpeachable In
tegrity, Sagasta has earned the title
of the Grand Old Man Of Spanish
Liberalism, and it Is a deserved recog-
milton.
Sagasta's cabinet includes General
Weyler, as Minister of War; Senior
Moret, as Minister Of the Interior; the
Duke Of Almodovar del Rio, as Min
lister of Foreign Affairs. and the
Duke of Veragua, as Minister Of the
Navy. The first and last named gen.
tlemen are Lot known in the United
States, but it can hardly De said that
they are regarded with favor.
The American people remember
Weyler through his Cuban administra-
ton, the story of which, all things con-
sidered, does not improve with the
telling. The Duke of. Almodovar del
Rio is said to be somewhat In SYM
Iathy with the British; Senior Moret
is perhaps the best known Of all the
cabinet, and has an excellent record.
General Weyler's influence was in
evidence In connection with the mar
rage of the Princess of Asturias, the
Queens eldest child. The Princess's
choice-Don Carlos de Bourbon-is the
second son of the Count Caserta, who,
is a pronounced Carlist. The Queen
Regent approved OF the match because
it was based entirely on mutual esteem
and love, but Senior Sagasta strongly
opposed the marriage, even refusing
to be in office when it took place. Gen.
eral Weyler's friendship for TIE young
man meant so much, however, that
Notwithstanding Sagasta's disapproval,
which was warmly seconded by both
Liberals and Republicans. the mar
rage was consummated. Don Carlos
now Prince of the Asturias by the
royal decree-studied In the Artillery
School at Sesovia, and served in Cuba
under Weyler.-HarperS Weekly,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
Cuha's Salvation.

The pest of yellow fever has beer
combated with such yiSor in Gull.
that not single death has been re-
ported as resulting from it this year,
according to good authority. Reports
received by Surgeon-Ge General Wyman
from members Of the medical staY
scattered all over the Island OF Cuba
show that it is practically free from
yellow fever. This is probably the
first time this statement could be made
for centuries. The reason that yellow
fever has been 30 successfully over
come is because CT the efficient sani-
tary methods employed by the United
States health officers Havana itself
has been revolutiopized as regards its
sanitary conditions. Recent expert
ments having proved that yellow fever
was to a great extent transmitted by
mosquitoes bred In che tropical
swamps and the cesspools. drastic
means were employed to kill these in
sects. The streets and sewers in Ha-
v-na and other cities Of the island
were sprinkled with kerosene, with
most satisfactory results.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
LATEST PORTRAIT OF THE YOUNG SPANISH KING.

tration is perhaps the most graceful
and fetching. Round the satin neck
band is a double row Of tails, the top
row looped down, the bottom row
looped up, until both rows meet. Az
each end of the ruche-like neck piece
there are four ends In chenille effect.
each of these strands being composed
of four tails.
Among the variations on this pictur-
esque arrangement is one which has
twenty tails hoped around the foun-
dation band. The ends are either like
the one pictured or consist Of simple
punches Of tails.
Though fur-lined coats now seem
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
COMING FUR FASHIONS.
Tails Galore Forni Neck Pieces - Fur.
Lined Paletots.

The nimble fingers of fashionab bio
furrier's employees are already busy
carrying out the clever designs from
London and Paris In mink and sable
neck pieces. Sable, YOU know, is i'm
ported in the pelt shape without duty,
so 1t is really sane TO buy these fine
natural furs here where one knows
and has confidence in the furrier
To judge by these fine novelties or
furry fellows have taken to growing 4
great numbe, of tails. OF yore, when
we complained that there were too
few tails on a necl, piece we were in
formed that animals seldom had more
than one each.
Evidently we've changed all that,
for these advance beauties are COM
posed entirely Of tails.
In mink tails these pieces cost from
$50 to $50. The one shown in the Illus
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

Kindly Visitor-Mrs. A., what do you
suppose makes you suffer so?"
Mrs. Al don't know, I'm sure, and
I believe nothing but post-mortem
will ever show.
Kindly Visitor-You poor thing! You
are so weak you could never stand that
-Tit-Bits.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
State Government Of Louisiana

Goyernor-w. w. Heard,
Lieutenant Go sernor-Albert Este
pinal.
Secretary of State-John Michel.
Superintendent of Education-.iohz
v. Calhoun.
Auditor-W. s. Frazee.
Treasurer--LedouxE K. Smith.
u. s. SENATORS.
Don Caffsrey and s. d. McEnery.
REPRESENTATIVES.
1 District-R G. Davey.
2 District-Adoiph Meyer.
q District-R. F. tsronssard.
4 District-P Brazsals.
District--J. +. Hansdel!.
q Districts. M. Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
To Be Busiest Corner in New York.

When the new rapid transit under
ground road is completed we will have
ut Forty second street and Sixth ave-
nue. three lines of railroad. one I'M
der another-a thing existing nowhere
else in the world except in London,
where at the northern end of Black
friars Bridge the same condition pre-
walls.
Here we will have the new under
ground road running beneath the
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

synoayrous with torture garments
never mind, there arc cold days con-
ins.
Paletots arc to lead in style, black
broadcloth being the favored fabric.
The all-gray Siberian squirrel IL the
choice for Innings.
AS to the details, the sleeves will
bell bit at the wrist, and though the
coat is perfectly loose the seam Gown
the middle back vii be slightly curved
and open about half the way W.
Women who are to indulge in mid
season as well as a cold weather pale.
tot are choosing black Louis.nc. and
Waite is still the favor,te lining.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

Graduates hold leading positions all over the
country. Instruotien Ill personal.
Having numerous business connections and
being universally and reputably known, We
have superior advantages IN aiding students to
secure situations.
l0.A store 10 conneeted with soule College
ln which students do actual business with
real goods ana sctua1 money, and they keep
the books In the latest labor saving forms.
Students enter ut any time. English, AGA
demic, Shorthand and Business schools All
separate faculties. Send for catalogue.
Address GEO. sOULE &c SONS
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

facts by inducing a colony Of earth
worms to make homie in a glass fruit
jar. They will pillow. dig. bury and
carry to the surface any leaves. t'vigs
and bits Of gravel given them.-Chi-
ca1o Post.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
INC Executions OF che Pencil.

The late Baron Faber, the pencA
manufacturer, once said of the article
that had made him rich: ut has done
more execution, since it came into
use, than the sword, while who can
euumerate tho ltbels 1t has writtenT'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26


over about 4Oo.0OO,O00 people. or a
quarter of mankind.
A woman in Eau Claire, Wis. has
sued a spiritualistic medium for $4,000
damages because he allowed a mate
rialfzed spirit to kiss her.
A 999-year lease expired in London
the other day. and the property re-
verified to the original possessor, the
Chapter Of Westminster Parish.
About 100000 geese are annually
brought from Russia to Saxony. A
carload consists Of 100, and they
have no food or drink during the jour.
ney.
The Rev. Jones Colvin. of Youngs.
town. Ohio, eighty-nine years old.
known as "the marrying parson."
broke all records the other day by
marrying seventeen couples in twenty
four hours.
In India, IL you see quantity of
strings tied from side to side of the
street, with three-cornered pieces of
paper fastened to them, you may know
that a birthday is being celebrated In
| one Of the houses.
One county of West Virginia has
among its political subdivisions the
Slab Fork, the Marsh Fork, the Shady
Spring, the Clear Fork and the Trap
Hill districts. Another has the Pipe
Stem and the Jumping Branch dis
tricts.
George May. Of Pike County, Kan
sas, Is the owner of q remarkable fruit
tree. The body of the tree, with a
few of Its branches, is apricot, while
branches Of peach and plum trees
have been grated thereon. The three
different kinds of fruit have been gath
cred from it this year.
Baron Nathaniel Rothschild has
leased for five years piece Of ground
at the highest point of the Ampezzo
Road, between Toblack and Ampezzo,
In the Austrian Tyrol. In this charm
ing spot he intends to erect an asbes-
tos house, in separate compartments.
Workmen have already left Vienna to
lay the foundation of the new villa.
The New York Public Library has
been offered collection of 1000 me-
nus from different hotels and restau-
rants. Some are from Hungary,
China, Japan and Russia. The pres
ent owner Of the menus, who is a
woman, stipulates that they shall be
kept sealed until 1850. as 1t is her de-
sire that the coming generation may
know what their ancestors ate.
The thermometer the other day at
the Summit House, Mount Washing
ton, hanging In the sunlight, stood at
ninety-eight degrees. The other side
of the doorway, in the shade, but re-
ceiving reflected light and heat from
the platform. another thermometer
read sixty-one degrees. Behind the
hotel, unaffected by the suns rays, a
third instrument told the true tenn
T. A. -
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
Double Daily Trains
Fast Time
Close Connections.

Through Pullman Palace 6lespsrs
between New Orleans and Memphis,
Kansas City, 81 Louis and Chicago
Without change, making direct sonnec.
Mons With Afst-elass Hines 10 al points
The great steel bridge spanning ths
Ohie river at Cairo completed, and al
trains freight and passenger new run.
sing regularly ever II. tins avoiding the
6slays and annoyance Incident to trans
lss n ferry bssA
4 II. HANSON. 0sa. n Aga.
Chicago.
In. - Seem n =. ~. MaMshis
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

Sixth avenue surface line, and over
that will be the Sixth avenue elevated
road, with its numerous trains.
Perhaps no spot in the world will
be the scene of greater activity in ira.
vel, and between the three lines an
immense number Of people win pass
this corner every day. = New York
Herald. .,s.t.......
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

Out of 100000, 900 passengers by sea
all over the world thirty lose their
lives; out Of the same number By rail.
forty-seven. !
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

A statistician has discovered that
the average gait of the New Yorker
on his way to business is mile in 81
minutes, while the churchgoer's rate
of speed is a mile in Is minutes. The
fastest walk is that of the homeward
bound Brooklynites-a mile in Is min.
utes.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

A driver 200 years old and once used
on the links by an Earl of Eglint On is
the property of Alexander Campbell,
the famous professional golfer, at
Brookline, Mass.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
Wien Spain King
Zones Of Age.
= HE young King of Spain,

r" HE young King of Spain,
Alfonso Kill, comes OF age
next spring, and will have
the nominal ruling of his
country. He will have good advisers,
however, including his mother, the
present Queen Regent, Senior Sagasta,
and the Duke Of Tetuan. Alfonso
XIII. will be sixteen years Of age on
May IT. 1t is believed that the coro-
nation will be practically private
vent, and in the light Of present po-
litical conditions in the country, it will
probably be a wise precaution.
The political atmosphere has cleared
somewhat. Things are not so bad as
they might be; there is surplus, even
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

A woman in Eau Claire, Wis. has
sued spiritualistic medium for $4,000
damages because he allowed mate
rialized spirit to kiss her.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

A 999-year lease expired in London
the other day, and the property re-
verified to the original possessor, the
Chapter of Westminster Parish.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

- COLLEGE,
New Or1eane, La.
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NO charlatanism praoslcsd-
Over 100 Gold and Silver Mod
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Course Includes Expert Ac-
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u Guaranteed Higher and
eupefaor to any vther In the
South. We own our college
building aod have unequalled
facilities and an unexceiled
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

In fiction and other graphic pages
one reads of ocean waves rolling
mountain high" In fact waves approx.
mating 40 feet are SO rare as TO be
of scientific note. Seldom does the
crest of a wave reach the height of the
eye of an observer on the upper deck
of a modern ocean steamshfp-that
deck being from 80 to 80 feet above
the normal water-line.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

About 100000 geese are annually
brought from Russia to Saxony. A
carload consists of 100, and they
have no food or drink during the jour.
ney.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

The London Geological society has
the photograph of pair of elephant
tusks that break the record. They be-
longed to an African elephant and
measure, along the outer curve. 10
feet and four inches. Though they
measure the same they differ 10 lbs.
in weight, one weighing 225 anc the
other 235. This elephant had more
than his share to carry about-4s0 lbs.
of ivory, in addition to his trunk.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

The Rev. Jones Colvin, of Youngs-
town. Ohio, eighty-nine years old,
known as 'the marrying parson."
broke all records the other day by
marrying seventeen couples in twenty
four hours.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

An English naturalist, travelling In
the Malay Peninsula, has made two
oueer discoveries. One is a kind 81
bamboo, in which are stored, between
the joints that connect the stems
large quantities of naturally filtered
water. Emergencies might arise in
which q knowledge of this might prove
of great Importance. The other dis
coyery is two species of ferns, growing
on trees. the thick stems OF which are
filled with galleries tunneled by aots
the ferns thus forming living nests fol
the ants.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

Several years ago horde of hairy,
yellow caterpillars infested the linden
trees in the Philadelphia Geological
gardens; and the ingenious head keep
er let out the South American ant
eater, first securing 1t with a collar
and a long cord. 1t started up the
trees, and scooped in the caterpillars
by the dozen with its long, sticky
tongue. This was done three times q
day, until the caterpillars were ex-
terminated.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

According to the East Anglican Times,
a Malmaison rose bush growing in the
garden of Mrs. Brown, at Violet Hill.
Stowmarket, England. has just borne
a strange flower. The bush was grow
ing close to an apple tree, and on one
of the largest buds bursting into
bloom it was seen that five perfect
apple blossoms, each on separate
stalks, were growing in the centre.
The apple blossoms opened as the
petals of the rose developed, the two
forming a strange contrast.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

In India, IL you see a quantity Of
strings tied from side to side of the
street, with three-cornered pieces Of
paper fastened to them. you may know
that birthday is being celebrated In
one Of the houses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26
HshlsI k2d RIIE]

XII! |l2'
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-10-26

One county of West Virginia has
among its political subdivisions the
Slab Fork. the Marsh Fork, the Shady
Spring, the Clear Fork and the Trap
Hill districts. Another has the Pipe
Stem and the Jumping Branch dis
tricts.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07
The Market Excited By Short
Cotton Crop Report.

New York, Dec. S.-Iradlng on
local cotton exchange today was
convulsed by the publication at
noon of the governments estimate
of a short cotton crop for the year.
The figures were 9,674,0oo bales,
or nearly 1900, 900 bales less than
the trade generally expectpd. Cot.
ton jumped 50 bale III as many
minutes, amid scenes of excitement
rarely seen. Brokers fought with
each other to cover short contracts
and the pit became a pandemonlum
for several minutes after the report
was received.
For three hours thereafter the
volume of business transacted was
enormous. After the first sharp
advance of nearly forty points q
slump developed which carried
prices nearly half the way back to
the quotations prevailing before The
figures were made known. Before
the close, however, the loss was re
gained and prices were at thell
highest.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07
RICE CONVENTION.

Almost every journal IN South
west Loulsina and Southeast Tex
as, says the Crowley Signal, has been
devoting more or less space during
the past month In advertising the
date of the annual meeting Of the
Rice Association of America which
convenes in Crowley on the 18th
inst. There is but little doubt that
every person IN the rice belt has
now heard of the coming conven-
ton and 1t is to be hoped that the
newsp ,pers will continue the good
work by urging upon their readers
the importance of their presence IN
this city on that date.
The annual meeting of the Rice
Association of America this year is
most important one the questions
which will be brought before
this great gathering Will be of per-
sonal interest to every person in at
tendance. The association Is not
limited to any particular branch of
the industry but Is conducted In the
interest of the planter, the miller,
the canal men, and brokers alike,
1t was organlz I'd for the purpose of
furthering the rice interests of this
section in general and although it
has been in existence less than one
year, the great work which it has
accomplished along all lines is visl-
bic everywhere
The old saying that "where
there's union there Is strength" was
never better applied than in this
particular instance, as no industry
in this country Is more sadly In
need of some binding tie than is
the amaIgamated rice interests OF
Louisiana and Texas.
The executive committee of the
association which met in Crowley
| this week have taken great pains II
outlining most excellent program
and the people Of Crowley are more
than anxious to extend any and
every courtesy to all who may at
tend the convention.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07
RESUMED WORK.

The dredge boat Is again at work
about four miles down the bayou
after being idle for several months
undergoing repairs. Riltenhans
Moore & Co. of Mobile. Ala, have
the contract to dredge the bayou up
to the railroad draw-bridge expand
ing across Bayou Plaquemlne at the
north side Of this town. Mr.. E. w.
Foster, courteous and genial gen.
,leman of Mobile, who Is represent
ing The company here, says that
il will be fully eighteen months be-
fore the work is completed.
The dredge resumed work Mon
day afternoon, but was compelled to
postpone operations for couple of
days during the middle Of the week
on account Of the sinking of the
tow-boat, Daniel, which was engag-
ed in towing the scows to the pump
dredge. It will be two or three
weeks before this boat can be put
in condition to resume its work,
and tor few days which intervene
the Belle NJ. has been engaged to
carry on the Daniels work.-Pla-
qaemine Ibervllle South.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07
A CHANCE TO GO HOME.

for your Christmas and New
Year is offered by The Texas s.
Pacific Railway Company. This
popular road which has alw avs
been most prominent in handling
Holiday Excursions will sell round
trip tickets between all points on
its line in Louisiana and Texas
and to points on other lines in
Texas on December 23rd. oath,
25th, Goth and 31st and January
LIST, with final limit to return as
late as January 3rd- 1902. at a rate
Of a fare and a third for the round
trip.
Every pollteness will be shown
and every effort made by our EN-.
ployees to see that patrons are en-
abled to make the trip pleasantly
and comfortably and our equipment
cannot be equalled.
For further information in re
gard to sleeping car accommoda-
lions rates, etc, see any ticket
Agent or write H. p. Hughes,
Travelling Passenger Agent, It.
Worth, on 3. T. Turner General
Passenger and ticket Agept, The
Texas 4 Pacific Railway Company
Dallas I.sxas.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07
BILL NYE AS A DAIRYMAN.

When was young and used 4
roam around over the country,
to gather Watermelons IN the light Of
the moon, | used to think could
milk snybodY's COW, but | don't
think SO now. | do not milk the
COW unless the sign is right, and
It hasn't been right for ! good
many years. The last COW | tried
70 milk W., common COW, Torn
Il obscurity, klni of selt.made COW.
I senenlbet ~ brox ~ lcN, but,
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07

The fire alarm was sounded on
Wednesday afternoon throwing
the town into wild confusion and
the people commenced running in
all directions, asking every one
they passed "Where is the fire?'
Many, after travelling several
blocks, found that they were 60
ing IN the wrong direction. All
this for the want of a little sys
tenn.
The fire proved to be located in
a cabin on Washington, between
Weeks and Center street and was
caused by a defective chimney
It was discovered in time and
might have been extinguished
without turning in an alarm
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1901-12-07

Mr. Fl s Snider returned the
latter part of last week, from a
visit to Orange, Texas. He says
that the oil refinery wich is in
course of erection there is to be
a mammoth institution. It will
be a very great factor in the up
building of the commercial in
terests of that town.