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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
ARouT SHIRT WAISTS.

There is no falling off in the popular
-, of shirt waist flannels, and the coun-
ters are extremely attractive to shoppers
eager to select from the designs onereu.
Stony flannel, in Roman stripes, Is
among the importations this season.
Persian patterns are also seen IN Almost
every shade of delicately blended coioi'
One very striking pattern was OF pal,i-
eolored broker, stripe about an inch wide'
making A most effective contrast
In the making of shirt waists tucks
IRE a oredominent feature, tucks on the
bias. tucks straight up and down ana
tuclSs crosswise, but however they. may
be. there must be tucks. One waist IN
old rose had bias row of tucks SET III
earh side of the front, meeting IN point
in the centre, the only trimming Denie
tiny silver buttons, and the waist was
smart, indeed.
a waist of cream white flannel was
trimmed with inserted squares OF panne
velvet In Persian pattern, the squares
so arranged as to give a pointed YOKE;
| effect in front, and edged with several
rows Of machine stitching in black,
which set off the velvet to perfection
] Collar and cuffs were trimmed with the
| velvet, ana gave just SiouSh 49, -,
lieve the white of the waist. 10 sup
element the hannels also are seen some
stylish corduroy and velveteen waists
These are made up in a rather palmer
style, and need little garnlture to enable
them to hold their own with those O
the shirt waist sex who admire eiegan
simplicity. ,r..a ;.
Evening waists are also exhibited II
an almost endless variety OF color an'
style. One of white panne velvet, mad
simply with very fat perpendicular tuck
ON each side of the front and two row
of rather large gilt buttons from nee
i to waist line, will certainly be. becoming
to its fortunate wearer at the theatr
. this winter.
In fact. there are waists and waist
! and waists, and one might describe ther
5 for week and day and then not q
r Justice to their manifold beauties. VINE
, these now important adjuncts OF tn
. wardrobe first appeared on the horizo
t of femininity, and were worn almost es
t c,usively in the summer, one wondere
e how long their reign would be. SuiI
g mer may come and summer may go, d.
K the shirt waist goes on forever.-Ne'
: York Mail and Express.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
To Regulate a Cocks Crow.

A Brockton, (Mass.) man has patent
ed a device to keep ROSTERS from
Growing during the night or early
morning. An arrangement is fastened
to the ROSTERS bill at night by a
clasp, which does not interfere In
any way with the birds breathing.
When he attempts to crow, however,
his clarion note will not come forth
until his owner chooses to remove the
clasp. The inventor believes that,
after a time, the rooster that wears
the anti-crower will cease wanting to
crow even when the device is not at
tached to his bill, in which event a
further hope is entertained that race
of non-crowing fowls may be raised
Philadelphia Record.
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Wcrshippinq Fishes.

The mummified fishes of Egypt have
recently engaged the attention Of
French archaeologists. They are now
known to belong to the giant perches.
one of which, Lates niloticus, was wor-
shipped In many cities, notably at
Esner. which took from the cult its
alternative name of Latopolis. Fur
Their research has established the fact
that these embalmed fishes, whether
Inferred alone or in some human
metropolis, must have been imbedded
in a shell of clay incorporated with
alkaline salts, particularly common
sodium chloride.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
Lord k.ly,n,. Inventive Iyevla..

Soon after Lord Kelvin had assisted
in laying the Atlantic cable, when he
was yet known as Sir William Thomp-
son, his mind was greatly troubled IN
devising some method for perfecting
the ordinary Geographic apparatus used
on overhead wires, as the old method,
or the one then in vogue, was not suited
for the varying currents passing along
the cables.
The laying pr the electric current had
the effect of baking them run together
in one bottom current. with surface rip
pies. The difficulty which Lord Kelvin
had to overcome was to invent means
of clearly distinguishing all the delicate
fluctuations.
One day the great inventors eyeglass
dropped off and swung in front of the
magnet. The glass detected its move
ments, and from this simple and un
expected incident the mirror instru
ment" was invented. The eyeglass, j
is said, forms part of Lord Kelvin's mos
valued treasures.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
DOGS TRAINED TO LEAD THE
BLIND.

Among the many careers that dog
who has to work for his living may
follow is that of leading the blind.
OF course, the work is one that re-
ouires some training, and there are,
in fact, number of what may be call
ed preparatory schools for this sort OF
business.
The most reliable guides are the pro-
duct of the instruction of man whose
kennels are in little village in Eng
land.
AS the dog which is destined to act
in the place OF pair of eyes has no
easy task before it, only the most in
telligent puppies are chosen to De
trained for the purpose.
Having been selected, the little AMI
NAL whose life-work it will be to lead
the blind, the breeder leaves it with
its mother until it is at least some four
months old. Its playful babyhood at
an end. the puppy begins to go TO
school. taking, as first step, lessons
in the art of walking in straight
line and at steady pace. The schooi-
room to begin with is the kennel yard,
later it is a country lane, by-and-by
| the village street.
II takes time for a lively young AMI
! NAL to learn that sudden dashes here
and there must not be INDUCED IL
while some ono has hold of chain at
| tached to it's collar. But after ABOUT
two months constant daily practlce
the lesson is driven home.
| BY making excursions in all dlrec
lions. leaving the dog to do all th'
plotting home, the blind expert test
and develops its sense OF locality ~
furthermore accustoms it to traffic
and nv kindly insistence impresses OF
| II the necessity for not only Withdraw
ing itself from danger but its charge a
| well.
After four to five months trainin
the dog is ready to lead the Dhnd.
Is then perhaps some nine months Ole
and is kept in constant practice unit
a purchaser is found. The breede
who has had the dog trained does nc
| advertise. but he is known to the on
Gals of the various charitable orsan
cations which assist the blind. VINE
a blind man is anxious to get aDo'
and has no child who can lead MN
a dog is ordered from the breeder, wh
receives between $40 and SO Tor eac
animal supplied.
Then a clever little doggie makes
: long Journey by rail. and after 1t M
got to know its new master, SETTLE
down without complaint to life
: Quiet faithful self-sacrifice.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
First Use of the Hot Blast.

James M. Swank, in government
report on iron and steel. says: The
first practical application Of the hot
blast to the manufacture of pig iron
In this country was made at the Ok
ford furnace in New Jersey, In 1884
by William Henry. the manager. The
waste heat at the tymp passed over
the surface of nest of.small cast Iron
pipes, through which the blast was
conveyed to the furnace. The tenn
perature was raised to $50 degrees
Fahrenheit and the product Of the fur
mace was increased about 10 per cent
In 1885 hot-blast oven, containing
cast iron arched pipes, was placed on
the top of the stack by Mr.. Henry and
heated by the fame from the tunne
head. BY this means the temperature
OF the blast was raised to 500 degrees
The fuel used was charcoal
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
FREEDOM.


Jerry was young and sleek and lat,
Nice to look at and soft to pat,
The barn was his home, but he oIlen
cried,
oh, If only could get outside!"
The hens with their chicks. that went
to and fro,
Cackled of things that he did NOT
know;
Chartered of places that they had seem
Where butteIcups grew In the
meadows green.
One blissful day Master Jerry found
The door left open. and with one bound
He was out in the yard, with his tai
in the air.
oh. but tho hens had a terrible scare!
He tired on duck and he kicked pig,
And tore round the meadows so green
and big;
He cut such capers, the milkman SAID
"sure. freedom has turned that young
calf's head"
Chicago Record-Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
-C-..tE.. = = nteIlieence.

Iowa the Center OF Intensence
westward the star OF Journalism
takes its way. Ten years ago Massa-
chusetts claimed the highest genera
intelligence Of all the states because
within it's borders were the greates'
number Of newspapers In proportion
to the population, NOW comes the
fIntted States census and shows a
cutie remarkable change in the last
dscade. The center Of intelligence
an the newspaper basis-has moved
beyond the Mississippi river. Iowa
NOW holds the place that Massachusetts,
held ten years ago and leads the states
with the largest number OF newspa-
ners in proportion to the number Of
inhabitants. The census gives 2S,9lt
al the present number of printing es
Establishments in the country, a gain O
1916 since 1s90.-Ex.
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where the Boycott was Effective. |;

where the Boycott Was Effective. !;
The boycotting by the United Irish
League Of grazier at Westport, coup
ty Mayo, Ireland, led to curious incl
dent a few days ago. A steamship fol
Liverpool had just taken on board
flock of sheep belonging to the boy
cotted grazier, when large deala
objected to the sheep being put OF
hoard with his stock. He was sup
ported by other dealers, who threat
ened to unship their stock, and tn
captain accordingly put the sheep OF
shore again and they were driven bacl
10 the grazier's farm.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

Gigantic waterpower developments
are projected in the Alps. There are
now in the French Alps forty-eight fac
tories supplied by 100000 horsepower,
electrically generated. Engineers esti-
mate that 100000 horsepower is now
running to waste in the Alps.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
NEW GAME FOR AMERICAN
WOMEN.

Miss Constance Applebee is causing
the sensation of the day in wonan's
athletic circles. She has come over here
from England to teach the American
college girl how to play hockey.
Miss Appiebee has already started
teams at Wellesley, Radcliffe and Smith
Colleges. She is splendid woman
athlete, hockey player of note, and a
member of her home team at Yorkshire.
At the Hemmenway gymnasium at
Cambridge, Miss Applebee has shown
her ability to outfence and outjump all
The woman students. She is an expert in
lawn tennis, golf and basketball, as well
as hockey.
She has a remarkable record as a
swimmer and a good walker, thinking
nothing when at home in Yorkshire of
twenty-mile jaunt across the moors.
TT is most extraordinary she says,
"that the game of hockey has not al
ready been introduced to the American
schools and colleges. Girton College, at
Cambridge, and Somerville College, at
Oxford, have splendidly coached teams
| The two great schools. Roedean School
and Wykeham Abbey, also have we'll
known teams.
There is no danger in this game
nor is it in the least way rough or M
womanly. Players must keep the rela-
tive positions they held at the origina
lineup, so there is no chance of hitting
one another with their sticks. Nor i.
there any colliding. Boston Post.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO, &C.
TUrIs COUNTY.

Fn1Sx ]. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm Of i. j. CHENEY q
Co. doing business inthe City ofToledo, County
and State aforesaid, and that said firm VIII pay
the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ior eacn
and every case of cATARaH that cannot be
cured by the use of HALLS CArARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
presence, this 9Th day OF December,
sxAL A. D., 1886. A. W. GLEASON.
49, Notary Public.
Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
y. CHENEY l. Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

BROOKLYN, N. Y, Jan. 1oth.-A very timely
and practical suggestion comes from a physi-
clan OF this city he says :. Take Garfield
Tea the Herb Medicine. 1t is especially
needed at this season, wnen the sysem is apt
TO b F, out of order from eating rich food. This
wonderful remedy cleanses the system and
regulates the liver, kidneys, stomach and
bowels. 1t is simple, pure and effective, ano
Is good for young and old"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

No matter What ais you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscAEErs help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you Just III
cents to starr getting your health back. CAS-
oAnrrs Candy Ca thartic, the genuine, put up
in metal boxer, every tablet has G. q. q.
-4--Sed on il. Beware of limitations.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
WOOED IN A BALLOON.

Miss Dorothea Klumpe, one of four
remarkable sisters born in San Fran
cisco. is doubtless the only woman who
was ever wooed and won in balloon.
Her fiance is DR.. Isaac Roberts, we'll
known English astronomer, who, al
though nearly seventy-two years old, IS
still hale and hearty. Miss Klumpke IS
the most noted woman astronomer IN
the world.
She and DR.. Roberts first met in 1887
at a scientific congress in Paris. He
was much impressed with the American
woman's photograph of the heavens, be.
ing himself engaged in that kind OF
work. This similarity of scientific pur--
suit brought them much together and
gradually a courtship began, though DR..
Roberts is many years Miss Klumpke's
senior. Some time ago the pair made a
balloon ascension for the purpose of get
ting photographs of the stars, and DR..
Roberts seized the opportunity to pro-
pose. He descended to earth an engaged
man.
Miss Dorothea's sister Anna is dis
tinguished artist and inherited all OF
Rosa Bonheur's property. Another sis
ter, Augusta, is successful physician
and Julia, the fourth, has attained wide
celebrity as a violinist. Miss Dorothes
is an official of the Paris Observatory
DIR. Roberts is head of an observatory
in Sussex, England, and is the possessoi
Of numerous scientific degrees.-Chicagc
Chronicle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

put Tetterine cures 1t. "ady wife has had Tet-
tsr FOR twenty years, and Tetterine is the only
thing that does her good. Send box. a J.
Crane. Crane, Miss. SOC. box by mail from
J. T. Shuptrine. Savannah, Ga, ii your drug
rist don't keen It.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
A NOTED PHYSICIAN
Makes an Important Statement
of Interest to All Women.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM hons
est, Intelligent physician is above ths
School Whatever is best In each
case should be used, no matter to what
school q physician belongs. l, A.
matter of conscience, can only pre-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
THE STORY OF THE FLAMINGo

There was once beautiful prin-
cess. with long. silky. black hair
cheeks like wild roses and teeth Ike
nearls The little princess loved the
red of the sunset and the fire and the
black of the midnight and the sninine
coal 80 she never would wear anythins
but red and black.
Princess Flama was an orphan ar
her guardian. Uncle Prince Phyra, We
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

In 1881 the paupers of the United
jngdom numbered ninety-six in every
coo. In ten years the number dropped
. ssysnfy-Ava per 1,ooos
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
TO HELP INDIAN CHILDREN.

Miss Katherine Hughes, OF Ottawa, is
the leader of a movement for providing
employment for Indian children when
they leave the schools. Heretofore the
Canadian Government and the churches
have spent vast amount of money on
the education of the Indians and have
allowed them afterward to go back TO
the reserves, where they speedily relapse
into the ways of their ancestors, or rath--
er into ways that are not nearly so good
as those of the noble red man in his
original state, for they are untitled for
the old Indian life and are prevented by
the condition of the reserves from adopt
ing the habits of the white man.
Miss Hughes, who has been teacher
for the last couple of years on one OF
the reserves, took up the matter single
handed, inspired by the plea of an In
dian mother who wanted her two sons
to work like white men, and has sue
ceeded in interesting large number Of
people, including the Apostolic Delegate
Monsignor Falconio, who has expressed
himself with much emphasis on the folly
D fthe present system. Miss Hughes Il
great favorite among her IndiaI
proteges, who call her Kateri Kaidner
enstha (She makes things go pleasant
lly).
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

FITS permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use OF DR.. Khne's Great
Nerve Restorer 81 trial bottle and treatise fres
DR.. +. II. KLINE, Ltd. 931 Arch St.. Phila. Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

The people who are always short find it
difficult to get along.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

H.H. GREENS Sons, Of Atlanta, Ga, are
the only successful Dropsy Specialists in the
world. See their liberal offer in advertisement
in uosaer column OF this paper.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

A. II. Copeland, the first train dispatch
er in the world, is at present living In
Chenca, a village in Illinois.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces intamma-
tion allavs pain cures vino collie. 25c bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

An ounce of gold was worth htteer
ounces of silver in the year loSo. IL wouio
buy twenty-one ounces In l90o.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
REGARDING PIONEER WOMEN.

The subject of emigration for gentle
omen is attracting II increlsn3
amount of attention throughout the
British Empire. both in the motherland,
where the surplus and unemployed wom
an is a serious problem. and in the col
,nies. where these same women are
sorcly needed. 1t is said that this is
nartly the result of the Boer war The
intense patriotism of the Beers and their
faith in their cause IS generally attrib-
rted to the lessons learned at their
,,,others' knees, and it is further as
serted that Englishmcn who were mar
RED 70 Boer women have nearly always
proved disloyal
consequently coming 70 be regarded with
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

1. is better to give than to receive what
you don't want.
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Iamsure Piso's Cure for Consumption savei
my life three years ago.-MRs. THoMAs ROB-
BINS, Maple ST., Norwich, Ny, FEB. II, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

The man who waits for appreciation
generally gets it in the shape of an
epitaph.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

PUTNAM FApELEss DYES are fast to sun
fight, washing and rubbing. Sold by all drug
gjsts.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

Mexico has issued during 1901 $252, 00l
in postal drafts on the United States.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

Some idea of the important educational re-
forms brought about and the wonderful pro-
gress made since the Island came under Amer
lean rule, can be obtained from their exhibit
at the Pan-American exposition recently, Tor
which they were awarded nine medals. Inere
ia also a wonderful record back Of Hostetter' 9
Stomach Bitters. and one that has never been
equalled. 1t is specific remedy for dyspep-
sia, Indigestion, sick-headache and malaria,
fever and ague. Don't fail to try 1t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
Rest For the Bowels.

A ton of coal is said to yield about 5000
feet of purified gas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

With an umbrella it is always case OF
put up or shut up.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

Every man who fails feels that he Is
victim of circumstances.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15
WINTER GOWNS FOR CHILDREN.

Thin materials, like liberty silk and
liberty null, are very much in favor for
party dresses for girls. The accordion,
pleated skirt in circular shape is used
for a girl from six to sixteen years OF
age. The waist is also accordion pleated,
made to wear with a guimpe,. or with
a yoke effect, with bertha of lace. and
with black sash, touch of black being
considered very smart on a girls gown.
Velveteen and corduroy and the smooth
plain cloths are used for street gowns
for girls quite as much as for Older
women. The skirts have a good flare
and the jackets are of medium length
There are long coats of velvet or. OF
black satin for wraps, and black velvet
coats are also worn for the street: These
are made either without any trimming
or have revers of lace and black sill
tie with long ends at the throat.-Har
per's Bazaar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-15

France produces $l5,ooo.Oo0 worth Of
chestnuts q year, and Italy S2O,O0o,Ooo
worth
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Tetter is Terrible,

The man with wooden leg should put
his best foot forward.
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SHORT SKIRTS.

The woman who believes that gooa
taste in dress depends as much upon rs q
conformity to occasion as to fashion .s VIII
never be without well tailored short :
skirt in her wardrobe. She will wear !; !.
for shopping, for travelling, and II sh ell; II
. woman engaged in business she WIN
wesr + always in business hours, 1t is
n y u if nothing more, to allow
dress to drag over paveinen.a5 S;gcult
stores, and both ungracefui anu a. I' sI,;rt
TO lift 1t. The trailing tailor-made sns
is an important feature OF every "o aii;no
wardrobe, but it is reserved 1or eaii hss
the club and the matinee. me d iiS
costumes are of smooth-faceo cio so
Brown and black will be seen mos. IA IA
ouently on the street, though green anu
blue are used to some extent.