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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
plANo-TuNER's TROUBLES.
What He Found In the Instrument u
Particular Housewife.

What He Fodnd In the Instrument ~ .
Particular Housewife.
There are housewives and house
wives, no question about that" said
the communicative piano tuner. THE
other day I went to q spink-and-span
house uptown. The woman was one
of the kind that pr1des herself on do
ing her own work. She paused q mo-
ment to polish the bell handle, a
which / had thoughtlessly imprinted
q thumbmark, before allowing me to
pass in, and even then she instructed
me to be particular In wiping my feet
and scowled at me because | Get my
bag Of tools on the polished oak seat
of the hall rack. I noticed that she
stopped to pick up bit Of thread on
the parior carpet, ~ I walked toward
the piano, and kind Of knew what to
expect. You ought to have seen the
inside Of that piano! had no more
than lifted the lid when OF went into
a At of sneezing. The dust was thick
In there, and no mistake. I scraped
around In 1t awhile, trying to locate
the mechanism, and then said:
Madam. l am sorry to trouble you,
but l shall need dustpan and brush.
She pretended to be indignant at first
but she colored up like fire. brought
me the dustpan and brush and helped
me use 1t. We found all sorts OF curl
osities In that piano." continued the
piano-tuner, according to the Phila-
delphia Record. Spiders webs spi.
ders, several defunct cockroaches, and
one dead fly. but when we came across
the relics of a mouse's nest the wom-
ans equanimity failed her. She
marched out of the parlor and didn't
bother me any more until / was ready
to 20. Meet such cases oftenf Oh.
yes: every once In q while"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
Tho ChipInunk.

AS we walk through the winter
woods, we shall feel that they are less
deserted If we remember that MANY of
the creatures which added so much TO
the interest of our summer rambles
are quite close to us, even though we
can neither see nor hear them. In this
hollow stump. family of flying SOUR
-els are sound asleep; beneath that
reat Tree trunk. bright colored snakes
are coiled round each other in a hall
which would fill water pail. In the
side of the hill, there, pair of wood
chucks are curled up and wrapped In
deepest slumber. and among the damn
leaves and earth with which thew
blocked the entrance to their burrow a
great, green frog squats. waiting for
the spring.
But a prettier creature than any of
these is the little chirping squirrel. or
,hipmunk, whose burrow is under that
Did fence, and who. with the rest of
his family, Is now lying snug and warn,
d q nest of leaves and grass perhaps
d feet from the entrance
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
HE TOOK THE TRAIN.
The Story - the Sporssvs Pup and
ewiriing DrnpeRies.

me Story ~ the sporNvs Pup and
swiriing DrAperses.
She was a tall hnely-proportioned
woman. handsomely gowned. says the
Cleveland Plain Dealer. AS she paced
along with slew and majestic tread
her voluminous draperies trailed after
her with silked swish that was truly
impressive. It must have been the
futtering motion of the rufiies that at
tracted a little dog from one Of the
neighboring porches. Here was some
thing to play with, and he ran after
the swishing founces, paving and BIT
ing at them, and standing aside be-
tween times to watch their fascinating
flutter. He was very little dog-one
Of the toy variety. and puppy at that
and the dignifled wearer OF the
fiounces seemed unaware Of the atten-
lions he was paying her swirling drap-
cries. She was oblivious. even when
the doglet, tired OF marrying the swiz-
xling mass, suddenly pumped himself
down In the midst of II. Whether the
motion pleased or frightened him 1t
would be hard to say, but he chung to
his perilous position as though used to
snatching free rides whenever occa-
sion offered. Then his weight began to
tell. the train was gathered up with a
Jerk and the puppy rolled clear across
the sidewalk. He yelped. too. as much
as to say 1t didn't pay to take train
when you only wanted dog cart. But
the people who sat on the adjoining
porches smiled, and the pace Of the
majestic woman was FASTENED to quick
time.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
FRESHMEN IN FRANCE.
Many Names Have Figured With High.
sst Nobility Of the Nation.

Many Names Have Figured with High
ct Nobilisy Of the Nation.
The Irish soldiers at Fontenoy be-
Queathed to their beloved France
names which became 30 many syn
onyms for honor and worth and fldel-
ity. The Lallys and the billions have
ever since figured with the highest mo-
bility Of the nation. We find more
than one Dillon raised to the dignity
Of an archbishop: another Dillon, who
was married to cousin of the future
Empress Josephine. fought in America
with Lafayette. and later. during the
Reign of Terror in 1894. when he was
commander-in-chief Of the French
army OF the north. persisted on the
guillotine. Again we find another
Irish descendant, Clarke, selected by
Napoleon as his minister Of war and
given the title Of Duke of Feltre. We
End a Guilliaulne Meagher occupying
one Of the most prominent posts In the
East Indian troubles; later still, In the
early days of the now spent century,
we find an Able Mccarthy, famous as
q courted preacher of such extraSrdi-
nary merit that an eminent authority,
M. Icard. for many years the taciturn
superior Of the Seminary of St. Sulpice,
declared him to be head and shoulders
above Lacordaire; we find Macdon-
aid, of Highland ancestry, but of Irish
Brigade school, ''the type OF French
honor" as Bourrienne calls him, Gre
ated a marshal Of France by the great
emperor upon the battlefield at Wa
gram. "The general opinion was" con-
tinued the secretary OF Napoleon. that
the elevation of Macdonald added less
to the marshal's military reputation
than It redounded to the honor Of the
emperor" Just half century after
Wagram we find MacMahon winning
the battle of Magenta, receiving In re-
compense the honor of dukedom. and
destined later on to fill the highest
magistracy In the gift Of the French
republic magazine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
WIPED OUT A FAMILY

Lawton, o. T.-Twenty-two miles
northwest Of Lawton late Friday
John Roberts shot George and John
Higginbotham, brothers, and probably
fatally wounded their father. G. N.
Higginbotham, as q result of a quar-
rel over the division of quantity of
hay. All are farmers. Roberts mount
ed his horse after the shooting. rode
home, babe his wife good bye and
left
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
"a A@
IcHILDRENS COLUMN
HHQN~ S0@
I'm So High.

Up So High.
In the tree-tops, in the tree-tops,
Up so high, up so high.
A little bird sat chirping
When the spring fitted by.
And she built as nice nest there
AS ever you did spy.
In the tree-tops, In the tree-tops,
Up SO high, up SO high,
A little bird sat waiting
When summer fitted by.
30 happy after teaching
Her little ones to fy.
In the tree-tops, In the tree-top
Up so high, up SO high,
A little bird sat singing
When autumn fitted by.
Then she few away so swiftly
To the South. wonder whyY
Chicago Record-Heraid.
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do you think the sins of the faith
ers are visited on the sons?"
well, l don't know. Sometimes
when l see and read about the sons
of some of our great men it strikes me
that IL they are proof of that doctrine
their dads must have been pretty bad
men. Chicago Record Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01


How to Prepare and Bake the Tho' ,soms
Maize Edibles.
The art of making bread was Mrs.
s. Rorer's theme at the food show In
Philadelphia. The process was dem
onstrated in all stages - the -four
stage. the sponge stage. the shaped
loaf stage and the finished Drowned
beauty stage. Mrs. Rorer made white
bread, whole wheat bread and corn
bread.
CORN LOAF.
Make one pint Of mush; when cold
add one pint Of scalded milk. one
yeast cake, dissolved, and sufficient
-four to make q batter. Beat thor
oughly, and stand aside for two hours.
When light add enough -four to make
dough, knead carefully and put at
once into a creased pan and when 1t is
again light bake in q moderately quick
oven one hour.
RUSSIAN AND GERMAN.
For an example of salt rising bread
of an ascetic fermentation there was
loaf of pumpernickel, most whole
some bread containing all the nourish-
ment necessary to the sustaining Of
life. This whole wheat and unbolted
rye bread, which is made without
yeast or baking powder, is the chief
food of the Westphalian and Russian
peasants. Both this and Kneippe
bread are sufficient to sustain labor
er without animal food.
WHOLE WHEAT BREAD.
Scald one pint of milk, add pint of
water. When lukewarm add a dis
solved yeast cake. a level teaspoonful
of salt, and sufficient whole wheat
-four to make a batter. Beat thor
oughly and stand in a warm place for
two hours. Add sufficient flour to
make a dough. Knead until elastic.
Form into loaves, place in bread pans.
and stand for one hour in a warm
place. Bake three-fourths of an hour
in moderately quick oven.
swHITE BREAD.
Pour one pint of boiling water into
one pint Of milk; when lukewarm add
one teaspoonful Of salt and one-half
an ounce of compressed yeast cake
dissolved in a quarter cup Of warm
water. Mix and stir in sufficient -four
to make a dough. Turn this on a
board and knead thoroughly until soft
and elastic. Put back in the bowl;
cover and stand in warm place (sev-
enty-five degrees Fahr) for three
hours. Then form 1t into loaves; put
them into creased pans, cover again
and stand in a warm place for one
hour. Brush with water and bake In
c, quick oven for one hour If in square
loaves, or a half hour in long French
pans.
IMPORTANT POINTERS.
The kneading motion should be light
and elastic. 1t has two-fold object.
to stretch the gluten and to make the
bread lighter in color.
Bread must be thoroughly baked to
kill the yeast plant and rupture the
starch cells.
Large loaves must go into slow
oven and be in ten minutes before
browning. A too hot oven means a
heavy crust, which is non-conductor,
and prevents the heat from reaching
the centre. Small loaves should go
into a quick oven.
German bread with kimmel seeds is
q good luncheon bread.
OF course there is but one sort Of
bread for dinner. "just bread"
A mixture that pours is thin batter.
One that drops from spoon is thick
batter. While mixture thick enough
to knead is a dough.
Good flour is as important as good
yeast. White flour should be slightly
granulated, and free from bran. Rye
flour resembles it, and may be made
after the same recipe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
There is salt enough in the sea tc
cover 100000 square miles of land
with layer one mile in thickness.
First submarinc Gable,

The first submarine cable was laid ACROSS
the English Channel about fifty years ago. II
was also about the same time that Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, the world renowned dys-
pepsia cure, was first introduced to the public.
II you are q sufferer from this ailment. or
nervousness or insomnia, you should try it at
once, II you would be we'll. The genuine must
have our Private Die Stamp over the neck OF
The bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
The snndpaper Tree.

The sandpaper tree grows IN the
forests Of Uganda, and has leaves
which for their roughness resemble
cats tongue. This rasping quality is
very useful. as the natives employee
the leaves in polishing their clubs and
spear handles.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
F.J. CHENEY q Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known y. J. Che
ney for the last 10 years, and believe him per-
fectly honorable In all business transactions
and financially able TO carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WRIST a TauAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
Ohio.
wALDrNa, KINxAH d MARvrN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken internally. not
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Price, 75c. per bottle.
Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Fortune smiles on some Of us, and gives
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

No matter what ais you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARErs help nature,
cure you without q grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you just III
cents to start getting your health back CAS-
oAnrrs Candy Cathartic, the genuine, put up
In metal boxes, every tablet has G. q. Z.
stamped ON IL. Beware Of limitations.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
New Jers,y SKIN TroubIes

Can't resist Tetterine. IT have been troubled
with Eczema four years. Tetterine has done
me so much good that gladly recommend It,
Send another box."-W G. Fuller. Seminole
Cottage, Sea Cliff, N. J. Soc. box by mail
from J. T. Shuptrine, Savannah, Ga, II your
druggist don't keep It.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces inhamma-
ton, allays pain, cures wind colo. 25c bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Italy owns the three largest churches in
the world-St. Peters, Rome; the Duomo,
Milan, and ST. Paul's, Rome.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

FITS permanently cured. Nofts or nervous
ness after frst days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Rsstorer. t2trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. H. KLINE, Ltd, 931 Arch st., Phila Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

The only reason some people don't make
fools of themselves is because the opportu-
nifty is lacking.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

The Laplanders average four feet eleven
inches in height and are the shortest peo-
ple in Europe.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Most married women feel that they
would like to organize society for the
Improvement of men.
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wish Am a Haupv New y..r

Happiness that comes with good health Is
given to ali who use Natures gift, Garfield Tea.
This Herb Cure cleanses the system, puriies
the blood and removes the cause Of disease.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Each package Of PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
colors either Silk, Wool or Cotton perfectly
Mt one boiling. Sold by all druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
Uowss This?

The glazing Of pens, IN some varieties
considered an important operation, Is done
with shellac dissolved in naphtha.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Cleanse the system, purify the blood and
regulate the liver, kidneys, stomach and bow
els With the Herb medicine, Garfield Tea, in
surfing health and happiness for the New Year
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Many man thinks his wife is gifted as
a mind reader when in reality he talks in
bis sleep.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Woman's browning glory is sometimes
her hair, but more often her hat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01
A Good Way TO Begin 1909.

When girl becomes Mrs. she never
viii be Missed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Because OF indigestion This sorry tale
would not have been told If the system had
been regulated and the digestion perfected
by the use of Natures remedy, Garfield Tea.
This wonderful Herb medicine cures all forms
OF stomach, liver and bowel arrangements.
cleanses the system, purines the blood and
lays the foundation for long life and con-
tinued good health.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

knowledge is power except in the case
of a man who knows he's been whipped.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Fortune smiles on some Of us, and gives
the rest Of US the laugh
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

The most ductile metal is platinum.
Wires have been made of 1t very little
thicker than the threads Of snider web.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1902-02-01

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OIL
- cough oure.--J. w. O'BRIEN, 322 Third
Avenue, n. Minneapolis. Mimi. Jan. 9. 1900
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16
FREIGHT MEMS
STRIKE SETTLED.
The Great Contest in Chicago
Ends in a Victory for the
Railroads.
Men Returned to Work at Noon
Today, Securing No Con.
cessi0ns.
Strikers Hold Meeting and by
Unanimous Vote Declare
the Strike Off.

Chicago, July 16.-The association of
railway managers, embracing every
railroad which enters Chicago. has is
sued the following signed statement:
| "Al of our old men not before On
hand for work reported at the freight
houses at noon today and were pat to
work. No conference was held with
any committee or otherwise since Tues
day, and no arrangement mode with the
union or with any committee. The men
simply reported for work and they
doubtless expect and will receive the
pay offered July 1st, and which the
railroad companies have been willing
| all along to pay.
After ten days of strife the Chicago
| freight handlers strike terminated to-
| day in an unqualified victory for the
railroads. A meeting of the strikers,
presided over by President Curran, re-
suited in an almost unanimous vote to
return to work, leaving the wage scale
land other questions for settlement be-
tween the men and their respective
roads.
AT the conclusion of the meeting the
strikers went by hundreds to the ware
houses to apply for their old positions
and the teamsterS who remained out
in sympathy again took up their fefns.
BY noon the immense quantities OF
freight which had been held back for
days were being rushed to the railroads
or taken from warehouses and cars.
The merchants estimate that the strike
has cost them ten millions, not to speak
of trade permanently lost.
The little hall where the strikers
meeting took place was jammed to suf-
location and thousands were unable &c
secure admission. 1t was a brief meet
ing. only long enough for an angry
sneech by Curran and the vote which
followed.
Men said Curran, I'VE came out
like men; we have acted like men, eild
should not go back like sheep. but there
has been treachery in our camp. Yes
terday when I was about to use the
telephone the wire got crossed and l
heard member of our executive conl-
mittee talking with a railroad manager.
He was encouraging the manager to
hold out. for he told him the strike was
almost broken. This is sample of the
faith that has been kept with me. The
officials of the Truck Drivers Union
Lave not kept faith either, and it Is use
IS to keep up the strike any longer.
Shall we go back and ask for our old
jobs?"
In this simple form the matter was
put to a vote and great chorus of ayes
brought to an end one of Chicago's most
believed the railroads will allow IL
cents an hour and the minor conces-
sions granted by the concession Of
T,111,
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16

$40 900 a mile in Mahaslsa county and II
is property that has never earned =
dividend. The owners of farm land
ing of the low taxes on property where
the owners have been putting in money
20 years and not getting out cent
In the opinion of Judge Sewers, drawn
from these and other figures. the farmer
pays less taxes in proportion TO tne
value of his property and the railroad
company more, than any other klnc
of property owner in the state. The
pest investment for money today is
Iowa farm land and about the poorest
is Iowa Central stock.
Mr.. Dudley, Who SPOKE for the Mil
waukee, presented careful argument
for fairness to the railroad companies
and in general took up the theory of as
sessment in all its forms. One strong
point he made was in regard to the
tendency to shade assessments. He
attempt is made to assess for taxable
purposes at full value the assessors
only put down an average OF 4o per
cent. III the same sIlilulHS ol assess-
ment is done in Iowa then the Iowa
property assessment is actually about
Is per cent of values.
Thus far but one side has been pre-
sented, and that only partially pre-.
sentec; but there will be opportunity
for all to be heard. AS matter OF
fact several persons who represent
other than railroad interests may b..
heard. 1t is rumored that eN-Railroad
Commissioner Frank L. Campbell will
appear before the commission and
make an argument, and it IS certain
that several counties will be repre-
sented to have persons speak for the
farming and other interests 1t is also
thought possible that Henry Wallace
may appear before the council and
make am argument.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16
CHINA SEEKS TO RULE CHURCH
Issues Edict for Regulating Converts
and Mieeion,riec

Issues Edict for Regulating Converts
and Missionaries.
Pekin, July 16.--Another abortive at
tempt has been made by the Chinese
to institute regulations for the govern
ment OF Christian converts and mis-
sionaries of all denominations. An
edict has been issued naming. without
his authority. the Rev. DR.. Richards, to
represent the various protestant sects
in the same manner as a former edict
acknowledged Bishop Favier as the
head o fthe Catholics, and commanding
the foreign board to consult with DIR.
Richards in the matter. The protest.
ants. however, repudiate DR.. Richards
services.
Bishop Favier, on behalf of the Cath
olics. refuses to negotiate on the sub
ject of the proposed regulations, and
has referred it back to the foreign
board, which will send the project to
the pope. The regulations are re-
garded as uncalled for and pernicious.
The Chinese desire them in order to
shield corrupt officials of courts. where
converts have been f1eeced. The mis-
sionaries and diplomats are opposed to
them, because they are regarded as i'm
practicable and absurd.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1902-07-16
DARING SNEAK THIEF
Walks Into Southern Pacific
Offices in New York and
Takes Money Box.
Box Usually Contains as High
as $4,000, But Had Much
Less Today.
Many Checks for Small Amounts
Which Can Be Cashed by
the Thief.

New York. July l6.-A sneak thief
this morning marched into the offices of
the Southern Pacific railway. on Broad
way. and calmly marched out with the
money box, without being detected. The
box usually contained as high as $4,000
but the cashier thinks less than 500
was in it when carried away.
As a rule the money box is kept in
the safe, but the cashier had taken it
out and placed it on his desk, intending
to return in to the safe in a moment.
He left his compartment for short
time and when he returned the box was
gone and no trace of the thief could be
found. The checks can be readily
cashed. as many are for small amounts
and the cashier has no record whereby
he can stop payment.