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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
The Life of the Horie.

The natural life Of Z hofse must de-
pend partly on its breeding. but quite
as much on the kind Of work 1t is set
to do. An animal never driven fast
and thus strained or injured by hard
roads will last to Twenty-Five wears aa3
do good servise. But II driven hard
on atone or asphalt road beds It's feet
will give out and the animal will sooA
become worthless. Eli Wakelee, of An.
sonia. Conn, has team of horses thirty
four and thirty-five years old which are
yet In good condition and do good
work. He had their photograph taken
recently, and will hang it in his par.
lor. Mr.. Wakelee has worked this
team in double harness all the spring
and summer, blowing, dragging and
moving with them, and they are yet
in prime condition, sleek and glossy as
most horses that are yet young. He
has worked them more than twenty
five years. and 1t l. evident that the
tcam has never been misused. Amer
lean Cultivation.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
Ioss to the Lord.

When old man Ebenezer Ashcroft had
run slap out to the end of the rope and
It come his time to die, he was like
Dandy Mayo in regards to one thing
ne want to say fitten and he want
ready. lie had travelled long and
rough and rocky road. you understand,
but he had went all the gaits clean
down to the flush And then finally
at last when the doctor give out the
news that human help couldn't do no
more and the end was clost to hand,
old man Ebenezer looked up mighty
serious like and sober and then went
on to sayi
From the way you talk, doctor, this
must be case OF great pushency, and
/ reckon it amt for me to say whether
| should or whether I shouldn't. But
by George Washington, have got one
thing TO say with my last heetin
breath. dont't make ont like have
rot any tremendous big sight OF relig-
ion. YOU understand, but when Ebenzer
Ashcroft dies God Almighty will lose
the best friend no ever had In this
country" :.
Now to be certainly of course Old
man Etenczer was in cold, dead ear
nest, but to man up tree he had
some powerful funny and pecurious
notions.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
foultrx on the Farmers. Table.

There Is not great deal of differ
ence in the price of meats; and poul-
try, which is easily digested, ought to
be more on farmers tables than it is.
The staple meat product used on the
farm is pork. That is always hard I'd
digest, and II more Of the vital energy
expended in digesting pork were used
in pushing farm work and planning
better methods. farming would pay
better than it does. The poultry yard
should not be regarded as only a
means to make more money. II it
makes farm life more attractive 1t will
be no less profitable than II it added
direct y to the bank account. -Ameri1
can Cultivator.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

scven states and territories Iwonldnt
be buried on his land il could, and ne
would father die In orful death than
TO give an other inch Of dirt 70 the
church.
mo. Rufe, I want you to see 70 u
that they bury me under that persim-
mon tree down there in the lower ncid,
Or either tndsr the apple tree ont there
In the southwest Corner ct the garden:
By ratlins, have been crowded shiny
iife-crowdcd i'd with big family AZ
homie, then crowded out and crowded
away from home, and forever ana
etcrnally crowed in the city till hnaiiy
at last will be crowded into my grave.
but, Rufe; dadblame it, let me have
elbow fooiii id dcatb-plcnty OF hand
romance as we boys use 70 shs IN
blayin marbles and l reckon maybe
there is room enough and some TO
spare down tfiefc Under the hog weeds
and the daisies. Give me your Wordi
Rufe. with your hand in mine, that
you will. tend to that when pass aud
auit, and NAV you live forever
feEkofi ffotn what J6e Nick said he
had helt many u better hand than
mine, but I give it to him at any rates;
and iii less time than it takes me to
tell il lad went the way Ut every NOR
tai man born of woman.
The next time you pass along
by the old Stringer place IT You
| will look fight slost out there under
i big apple tree in the southwest corr
iier Of the garden you will see grave
Jest one-aild only one. The hog
weeds and the daisies grow rank and
pronliscuous around there, you urider-
stand. but reckon Joe Nick don't give
4 Sentimental ftr that now. And &c
the bottom of my heatt=-te my last
dyin day. will be glad that we gave
him plenty Of elbow room in death.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
vnt, soyvinr Of Grover seed.


The Intense drought has quite gen:
orally destroyed tho spring seeding O.
grass and clover Unless catch OF
grass is secured this season, the crop
rotation will be thrown ont of joint
the supply Of hay and pasture next
year cut short, and soil fertility may
be lost through leaving the ground
bare.
The following suggestions are mads
in the full belief that under average
weather conditions "fall catch" OF
clover and grass may he secured.
l. Burn the stubble to destroy al
rubbish that would interfere with the
perfect preparation of the seed bed.
O. Harrow repeatedly, with disk or
spading harrow, until the soil is thor
oughly looscned to the depth of two Of
three inches.
8. Pulserize the soil very finely with
d fine tooth harrow.
4. As soon as the soil becomes thor
oughly moistenei. sow the clover seed,
harrow 1t in lightly, and heavily roll
The ground.
The timothy or other grass SEED may
he sown later, say about the usual
time OF sowing wheat
If the work is well done at the prop
er time, catch will De reasonably
certain.
The urgent need of combating this
Hessian fly, and the value of the clevct
crop as a soil remover and forage
plant, should induce the farmers to
att promptly and unitedly in their eff
forts to repair the damage already SITS
tanned and prevent further loss. -Bul.
lctin Indiana Exp Station.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
The Wrong limo Of Year;

las. epring year ago | was OIL dossh
In the Flat Woods and saw Felix Mayo
DANDY Mayo" rs everybody were
wont to call him--stumble Over, the
last Anal ditch. had went down there
after some seed potatoes, you under
stand-which the blszin cold weather
had made mine rot In the sr6uad-and
whilst In the settlement l rode by to
see Dandy; He was right to!erao'e
nigh unto death when / got there: The
doctors had already give Him up SO
gone goslin and went on home. But
the family and the neighbors were
standin around the death bed cryin and
takin on till it was sad sight to see.
Dandy lowed Il was tile :s.tnss TIME
of year for him to die and he want
ready. He made out like he want
blamed bit skeered. but at the same
time he said il there was any way to
bask dawn, ar anais o,it and Dodge this
question he would love to do it. But
the laughin part CAME when Dandy put
in to begin his wife to take his place
Md go on ahead.
you are the best and most pnrest
human person have ever saw, Tiidy,'
saws Dandy to his wife, which she was
Miss Matiidy Lucas before She took
and married him. You never did cnss
and drink whisky and bet on cards
| like me, and SO far as know you never
did do anything particular wrong.
| You are ready to die, Tildy. Whist I
amt sorter half way ready, and DO
wish you would take my place SO
would have more time. to quit my
ineanfiess and gil ready FOR the judg.
ment bar"
| What made it SO particular funny to
hear Dandy talkin and carryin on thai
way every body knowned that.Tildy.at
| he called her, had been takin his place
for years and years. Dandy want worth
his room in this world TO start with
md his gold Wits had took his place
all along the line. She was Jes'
simply the mainest man in the family
She took Daudy's place and run theil
little farm. and fed The stock; afit
chopped the wood, and kept the fense
mn in general. But the time hae
now come when Tidy couldn't neithe
wear the breeches nor stand in his shoes
and so he had to face the music single
handed and alone. She was willin ant
more than willin, YOU understands bu
she couldn't play his hand out for hin
in that game. Dandy had got thing
mighty bad mixed and muddled u
ANYHOW. 1t was his time OF year to die
1t maybe looked to him like the wron
time, but in the general plans OF creatio
1t was the right time, and 80 there h
was. At any rates. the general situs
ton hit me all in wad in fhnn
place. and had to go out ON the bac
porch and laugh it of.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
Only . Dogs chancci

Tony BARLEY was way yonder the
LATEST and most triflinest white man
that ever breathed his last final breath
IN the kosky Cfeei. -crntry, and when
his time come he was lyih IN lrtt,e
cabin over there on the old Lucas
olace. lie lived right there alone by
himself, and he would have died the
same way Hit hadn't been for man by
the name Of Andy Lucas. Now, as
eysrybody knows; Andy Lucas is SOME
times tough and always fough; but in
case Of pinch, you win find him white
and brave, and to his friends as true
friend as ever man had. Him and Tony
Bartlett had went to school tOgther,
You understand id, and eat summersets
in the same sandbcd, and built sutter.
mills in the same old spring branch
And when Tony had let loose and went
to the devil and the dogs-a blot on the
| face OF Creation srd seandalation on
the whole entife settlement-wfen hs
was down fat on his back-helPless
and hopeless and sick unto death-yet
still there was one man on the earth
the onfyest cre--that would take and
hold his hand, look him In the face and
call him "friend"-and that one man
was ratlin, rowdy, reckless, Andy Luz
cas-.
Sowhen Tony come to die Andy want
ross nowhere. He was right there
with him, and from what Andy told
me afterwards, In his last dyifi words
Ttny spoke as follows below:
candy Lucas, If there ever was
| Saan ia all the human race that want
worth his room ia this world or any
where's else, you are right here with
him now have wasted away my ilfe
and lived on what l could beg and
steal aud borrow. l have been as
mean as any man could be without
shiliiu human blood--a liar, a thief and
a scoundrel. I have done whols lot
of harm in the world and marry durn
bit of good. Now l don't want you te
give yourself any trouble and worri
ment about putin me away. Yor
won't need no new clothes and no cot
An for me. You can jest make the mig
gers pick me up like they find me and
tote me off as nm-rags and all. Ant
wish you would please mako 'em taxi
me over there in the pastel and dig
hole in the ground and shovel me int
it. Don't let 'em plant me deep, And!
bury me right close up to the top
the ground. Maybe I mought make
} little spot of ground rich so as tn
: grass will grow rank and make goo'
grain for the stock. have done nothi
but harm-and 50 much of it In TIL
, life--if it is SO can, would love to d
a little good in death. ! know it
? taken dogs chances with the dunn
e beasts, Andy. but with the last rattl
0 out of the box am willin to try it.
/, So in them days it come to pass ths
y they dug one lonesome grave dug wa
{ over IN the paster on the old Luca
place, and Tony BARLEY lies burie
. there. Andy Lucas maintains till "
d that the grass grows rich and gree
r and more fresher right there than any
It where's else in that paster, but And
e SWAPS horses considerable betwcs
n drinks, you understand, and you can
. sometimes always take his mouth for
E prayer book. RUFUS SANDER
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
ELBOW Room In Death.

Joe Nick Stringer was about the most
stirrin man that was ever turned out
from the Rocky Creek settlement in
his day and time. He went off to the
city before he was good grown, and
presently he got to be lawyer and
banker, superintendent of Sunday
school and a standin candidate for con-
rress all at the same time.
But in the regular run OF things the
bottom fell cut with Joe Nick, you I'M
derstand, and his general machinery
run down and stopped. He had return
cd back home to die, and when the last
day come he sent for me to drop over and
see him. BY that time Joe Nick was so
terrible poor and pale and thin till ittook
two or three people to see him, though
he told me himself that more than
oncet he had helt such full hands till
nobody couldn't see him.
IL lest only wanted TO shake the partin
hand with you oncst more. Rufe. says
he, with that lonesome, far-away look
on his face. land then tell you about
some ersonal, private business which
want you to tend to when / drop out
of the game. You will recollect, Rufe
that the Stringers people for genera
tions have been laid away to rest in thu
general graveyard over at old Smyrna
| church. Don't let EN- bury me there
Rute. if you please. wouldn't mind it
you understand, exceptin from the fac
that they have been buryin the dead
there SO long and so regular till the.
nave got 'em planted too all-fire'
thick. If the graveyard was bigger !
would sorter do. but all the land RICH
around next 70 the church grounds be
longs to Elder Newton, which every
body knows he II the gonebysst. rot
rasst sad most msenast white man Y
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

s A I3ostonian of mark has lately dis
tinguished himself greatly, and letters
and kilograms of congratulation have
been pouring upon him from various
parts of the world. These have been the
subject of conversation at the break
fast table, and the Bostonian's little
daughter has heard of them Inc
other day she said to her mother, with
q pathetic air of concern:
mamma, do you suppose all those
people would think so much OF papa L
they knew that he sometimes puts ms
elbows on the table?"-Boston Trans
cript
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

Health. n q ~
were, but sotfie
inonstrous fun
ny things have
come opass I'M.
der the Host
saddest s u T
roundi n .. In
my own day and
q Q n c r a ton l
have seen the
time--s tan d id
over the death
bed " h e n |
either had to
turn loose and
-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
She Was Talkative.

"oh, John" said Mrs. Smith, tear
fully, Una has cut her thumb dread
fully and the doctor thinks there Is
danger of lockjaw.'
.He needn't be afraid OF that, re-
piled Smith, sarcastically; "she never
gives her jaws chance to LOCK. =
Texas Siftings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

.sCoMx back come backi'' he cried Ia griefs
my daughtcrl oh, my daughter
But she sat hid behind her sleeves,
--Philadelphia Preas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
A severe Test of beauty.

'.You say" murmured Genevieve,
sweetly, "that you were led to love me
when you first saw me in bloomers?"
Quite right" said Algernon, as he
pressed her to his bosom. II knew that
if you didn't look like very much of a
fright in boomers you must be very
beautiful. Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
Made a Miss.

Mr.. Minks-I see the Chicago papers
are advising reputable women to stay
away from improper performances.
Mrs. Minks = Oh! What geese they
are.
Mr. Minks-Geese?
Mrs. Minks-Why, yes; every repu-
table woman will want to go now, to
see if her neighbor is there
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
The usual Form.

"Have you issued my denial that I am
a candidate?" inquired the prominent
politician of his secretary.
Eyes, SIR said the obedlent score
tary.
"WeD, then" continued the poll
tician, Ego down to committee head
quarters and tell the chairman to get
himself interviewed to the effect that
it is impossible to foretell what ] might
do were the honor forced upon me by
unanimous action of the party. Chi
cago Record
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

was your husband good to you dur
Ing your long illness?" inquired the
kind lady who was making charity
call.
.Oh, YES, indeed, ma'aml' replied ths
moor woman; 'sas good as could be--hs
was more Ike friend than hushena' :
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
An Awful Fix.

Husband of Authoress - MY Gear,
YOU are famous now. Your picture -
in the paper. .,a
(Authorcss takes one glance ana
bursts into tears.)
Husband-Why, my dear what is the
matter?
Authoress-The horrid things have
made me with last years bonnet on
Texas 6iftings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

BkinDy 5uHsrors S"S
Tobacco users as rule are sway pelow
normal weight because tobacco destroys
d;rastion and causes nerve irritation tnat
sabs brain power and vitality You ua can az ko Ia.
Hq 'Rsc,, End then Il rou don't like your free
dom and improved physical condition you
can learn the use Of tobacco over again, Jus.
HE the first time. Motto. Fac sold under
sbarantee to cure by Druggists eyerywnMs as,,
hook Tres. 4d. Sterling Remedy Co., Ne"
York CITY or Chicago.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

aDo YoU think the senator had any presl-
tfeut,al aspirationsl" "Certainly not; he's
ready to stats his views on every public
question Detroit News.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
Kesn an ACCURATE 20

admonitory. Keep an accurate 40
count Of your doinRs, and you will not
only be wiser, but ere long, richer IN
consequence. In TACT, resolve that
ou will know how you stand at the
s.lnee Of another year-Suutberh Farm
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

SpAcE-s.What became OF that story yonn
srsra working on-the one that sou sald
would Be- jmmortalf' Weekwage-,Ane
EDITOR killed it.n-~lndianapoiis journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
A syndicate of Monsters.

Here are the names of the abominable trio
that compose it, hated and abhorred by man
and womankind- dyspepsia, biliousness and
constipation. What is the most successful
way to attack and squelch these united
monsters1 Take Hestetters Stomach Bit
tiers. and they will pull up stakes and make
tracks for parts unknown, leaving no trace
behind. The Bitters also exterminates mala-
ria, rheumatic and kidney trouble and nery-
Gus ailment.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

"JoNEs seemed to be aefnlly mad whel,
overlook him this morning." "What,s the
tistter, wonderP why, you see, ned
the faster berse. Chicago Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

A True FRJHND-Miss Withcrs-"What
woi,ld you do if should refuse your He
"I'd see If couldn't find some other fellow
VINO would be willing TO marry yor. Lille.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

Mk1~ and little lamb,
The lamb was very tough.
Under the circumstances
A little was enough.
Detroit Tribtfne,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

Trose who for the first time are to become
roofhers s1O,,ld use Mothers Friend. )" MUCH
.ufserinc will be saved. Sold by druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

SoME grief shows much of love; but much
of grief shows still some want OF wiI-
Shakespeare.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

ArrEn physicians had given me up, w was
saved by Piso's Cuie.-nnhLPA r4nih'' W.
liamsport. Pa, Nov. 2, 1898.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

NELLIE-sLook at those pretty cows"
Maudie-sThcy are not cows; they are
calyee:n Nellie-.sBut what is the differ,
sncei'; Maudie-s'Why cows give milk, and
calves give Jelly"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

GAYBoY fNho has presented a rhinestone
ringl--aIs your love for me genuinei MISS
Caustic-"As genuine as the ring you gave
me-" Gayboy-"Au revoir. '-Phiiaoeiphia
Inquirer,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

.sDE only ting" said Uncle Eben, dat
irwin, ter lib wifout wuh'kin' Exchange.
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ga TIT husband for my daughter Why,
In the first place, she is half head taller
than youn swell, sir, Idont expect 70 %
sn short after am married. Life.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

TEN THOUSAND harms more tnan uns ~
we know. our idleness doth hatch.-Shakes
peafe.
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LOVES LOCAL OPrioS.-.sDrink to me only
with thine eyes. Punch.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

HE-"Why do you refuse Ms when say
/ can't live without you" Shc--Y on
have aroused my curiosity. Detroit Ir1p
i4fle:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

JARRINa interests OF tha1 selves create
the according music Of a wel'-fa'xsa stase'
Pope:
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

SOME men lose their nerve when they go
70 4 dentists, and others Wish tfsat hnes
hadn't aiiv IS fose.-Texas Sittings
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
Cheap Excursions to the West.

Bountiful harvests are reported from all
sections of the west and northwest, and an
exceptionally favorable opportunity for
home seekers and those desiring change
of location is offered By the series OF low
rate excursions which have been arranged
by the Northwestern Line. Tickets for
these excursions, with favorable time limits,
will be sold on August 20, September 10 and
"a to points in Northern Wisconsin,, Michl-
gan. Northwestern Iowa, Western Minneso-
Ia, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado,
Wyoming, Utah and large number Of other
points For full information apply to agents
of connecting lines, or address w. B. KSIs-
KERN, General Passenger and Ticket Agent
Chicago IL North Western R'y, Chicago, III.
"You'RE writing novel with purpose,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

TEAcnER--"Tomfny, csr you tell me wnere
Napoleon was bornf Tommy-"Why' o
Corsicaln
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

Hosr-ssNever shah forget the tims
when I first drew this sword" chorus
sWhen was thatl" Host-"At ranie
Firefy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26
SQUIRE RUFUS SANDERS.
The Sage of Rocky Greek ID the
Presence Of Death
finds Quaint Humor, the Saving Clause Of
Human Naturs-''Nst Fittsn AND
Not Ready''-A Loss to tho
Lord" - Elbow Room.
cbfYsreHr 1898.

Maybe you mought think II was
wrong and wicked for d man to stand
up and laugh and ii the very jaws OF
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

S,sayres she had gift, as people SAID,
A generous gift Of song from Nstu5e aseo'
Her dear papa with rage fell nearly oeao
Az finding each short lesson coss . q
~ -Pittshur4h Diepatcn.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1895-10-26

FEELING hearts, touch them Dut risnuy,
no,r q thousand melodies unheard before
Rogers.