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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

How They sho1ld Be Constructed to -.
euro satIsfactory Kcsults.
Where several silos are desired, or
where two kinds of silage are to be
stored so as to be fed at any time, ono
large silo with one or more partitions
will be cheaper than separate silos. In
the Illustration shown herewith will be
seen how a partition may be put in a
round silo. By running q second par
tition at right angles to the first the
silo may be divided into four pits, but
it is always best to avoid partitions
when possible to do SO. If partition
is made it should be alright. but Il
the filling takes place on both sides at
the same time, it need not be as strong
in the round siln The partition should
be pu: in after the lining. To make
the partition, two tbicknesses OF incE
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

In spite of the fact that it has been
many years since the first appearance
Of the milking machine in some form.
we yet have practically only milking
machine in theory. That is, it has not
passed beyond the experimental stage.
1t is true, q few of these machines are
being used by the experimental farms
and by few big dairymen. but even in
those cases the use is merely to demon
strate the possibility of using the ma
chimes and not because any great adj
vantage is gained by them. We would
be glad to see them success. for they
would remove from dairying some o.
its worst features, but to the present
time the progress has been SO slow that
the encouragement for the immediate
future is not grcat.-Farmers' Review
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

AN Artistic Achievement.-"Mr. Crayons
Is very successful in his drawing" re-
marked the young woman. "Yes," replied
the discourteous rival, ~ understand he dis
posed of several pictures at reffic."-
washington Star
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

"ONLY one thing makes woman madden
than to have her husband stay down town
to lunch when he had said that he was COM
ing home.n "And what Is that" ut Is to
have him come home to lunch when he had
said he was going to stay down town.
Chicago Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

No MATTER how happy and contented
man may look, il you give him chance III
will spend the day telling you his troubles
Los Angeles Express.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

AN Unimportant -Customer-"And
what would your price be IL should furnish
the material" Fashionable Dressmaker--
'sOh, in that case, should have TO inform
you that | never charge for material."-
Brooklyn Life
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

Effectually yet gently, when costive or bfl-
ious. or when the blood is impure or slug
rish. to permanently overcome hnbitual
constipation, to awaken the kidneys and
liver to o healthy activity, without irrita-
ting or weakening them, to dispel head
aches, colds, or fevers, use Syrup OF Figs
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
ffQW'a ThfA

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarfh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarfh Cure.
f. j. CHENEY 81 Co., Props, Toledo, 0.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm. =.
WEST e. TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o.
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
getting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonials
free.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
Quality in llay.

More care Is taken by horse owners
as to the quality of the oats than of
the hay they purchase Yet there is
greater difference between good and
inferior hay than between the best
and say third or fourth-class oats.
Hay varies greatly, not only in the
quality of the heritage of which it is
composed, but in the condition under
which it has been harvested, and
in how it has been cured in
the stack. Horses rarely suffer
from eating bad oats, while much
disease in the stable is attributable to
the quality of the hay they consume.
1t has been estimated that about fifty
per cent. of the cases of collie which
occur in large stables are due to the
hay with which the horses are provid-
ed. Owners of large studs frequently
experience an outbreak of the collie
among their animals with the pur-
chase and consumption of fresh con.
Segment of hay. Hay poor in quality
and badly stacked is n most expensive
fodder from the disease it frequently
engenders, as we'll as from its low
nutritive value.-Produce Exchange
Reporter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

she says she can't afford cab
Expenses she must curb,
Yet when she walks upon the street
Ter carriage is superb.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

Is not steadier than system liberated from
the shaclkles of chills and fever bilious re-
mittent or dumb ague by Hostetter's Stoni,
ach Bitters, perfect -antidote to malarial
poison in air or water. 1t is also an unex-
ampled remedy for bilious. rheumatic or
kidney complaints, dyspepsia and nervous.
ness. 1t improves appetite and sleep and
hastens convalescence.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

III CAN teach you law, sir, but cannot
teach you manners" said an exasperated
counsel to small, meek witness. The lat
ter replied quietly: "That is So, SIR" and
people laughed consumedly. = Pittsburgh
Dispatch.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

MHs NIx-"I hope you are not afraid OF
work" Weary Willie funeasily)-"I amt
fidgety when dere's anything like dat
around. Truth.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

aNo,u SAID Mr. Wickwire, 81 haven't
tried to get funny around the house since
told the hired girl to boil the ice-and she
did. u-Indianapolis Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

FITS stopped free by DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and q trial bot
tie free. Dr. Kline. 03l Arch St., Phila.. Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

"MAMMA, why has the month of February
% days every fourth yeari" "What o fool
ish question: So that people born on the
goth of February can have a birthday once
In awhile. n-Tcxas Siftings.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

"You want to keep your eye on the worn-
ans bonnet" says an item in fashion pa
per. No, we don't want to, hut under Ger
tain conditions, dear editor, we have to-
Yonkers Statesman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

The difference between somnambuilst
and messenger boy is triiling: One walks
in his sleep, and the other sleeps in his
walk Philadelphia Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

CURE your cough with Hale's Honey 0
Horehound and Tar.
Pike 5 Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

"WHERE are all the wicked people
buriedgn asked a small boy who had been
reading the inscriptions in churchyard.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
SANDY SOILS.
How to Proceed to Make Them Fertile and
Profitable.

How to Proceed to Make Them Fertile and
Profitable.
The farmer who has farm on sandy
land finds it naturally in the condi-
ton that the farmer on clay soils goes
to heavy expense by drainage, sub
soiling, etc, to bring his land into a
porousness that will receive the air
and retain moisture. by an invest
ment in an amount of coarse fertiliz-
ers, equal to the amount spent by the
owner of the clay soil in draining and
sub-soiling, he has a soil as fertile and
retentive of moisture as the drained
clay land and much more easily
worked. The use of muck, composted
with Stacked lime or plaster. makesit
nitrogen available for plant food at a
cost not to exceed two cents pound,
against II cents pound paid the man
ufacturer. Cow peas and beggar weed
will form a mass of vegetable matter
that will put sandy soils in condi'
ton to produce cereal or other vegcta.
| BILE crops.
Manure placed upon land underlaid
with water, or so hard the air can not
penetrate it, might as well be cast into
the water; but put upon the sandy
land, and with pea vines and all kinds
of deadvegetable matter, it will re
main until taken up by plants and moi
leach away, as in gravelly soil, par
tlcularly If supplemented with potash
and super phosphates.
Coarse manures plowed in six, eight
or even 10 inches deep will be found
by roots of plants, and where there il
perpetual moisture, by capillary attrac
ton, if there is proper cultivation in
time of drought. But the cultivation
must not be delayed until the top sol
is dry.-Florida Farmer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
SOME poos or HIGH DEoReE.

In England and Wales there are 1855
licensed packs 81 fsxhounds, having
6,2sp couples. In Scotland there are
nine packs with 326 couples, and in
Ireland II with 3es couples.
Mulhaa says that the largest-known
dog was st. Bernard called "Plinlim-
mon," exhibited at Birmingham in 1885.
The height of this animal was IS inches,
and his weight 214 pounds.
A trained bloodhound has been known
TO follow the track of man on hose
back, and when the rider passed
through bushes the animal jumped up
and smelled at the leaves touched by
The feet of the horseman.
The shepherd" of North Europe has
been known to historians for over loon
years, and it is believed that the re-
markable dexterity manifested by this
animal in caring for sheep is the heredi
tary result Of training.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

GIoAccurSo RossINI, who was q great
Jester, was once seen embracing a Spaniard
with great cffusion. Asked the reason, he
replied: because without Spain we would
be the last nation. "-Argonaut.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
I tired

Feeling by great force Of win. But this is
unsafe, az Il pulls powerfully upon the
nervous system, which viii not long stand
ouch strain. Too many people "work on
their nerves" and the result Is seen in un-
fortunate wrecks marked nervous pros
tration,n Ia every direction. That tired
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

ssBIG words an fine clothes" said Uncle
Eben, sis berry frequently alike In not kib-
BERN much dat rely mounts ter anything. i"
Washington Star.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

TREASON is like diamonds; there is moth
ing to be made by the small trader.-Doug
las Jerrold
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

THE past and future are yelled: but the
past wears the widows veil, the future the
virgin s.-Richter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
Halls Family Pills are the best.

NATURE hath appointed the twilight as
bridge to pass us out Of uight into day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

AFTER physicians had given me up. was
saved by Piso's Curc.-RALPH ERIEd, VIII
liam sport, Pa, Nov. -, 1888
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
rhe Rock of Gibraiter

In general, treachery, though at first sui
fciently cautious, yet in the end betrays
itself. -Livy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

TEMPERANCE is corporal piety; 1t is the
preservation of divine order in the body
Theodore Parker
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

UngrnmmaticaL But Wen Meant
We want extensive county roads.
And want 'em mighty bad:
So writes an ungrammatic friend,
Apd yet that's what he's had.
III a, W. Bulletin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
h at

Extreme tired feeling afiicts nearly every
body at this season. The hustlers cease to
push, the tireless grow weary, the ener-
getic become encrvased. You know Just
what we mean. Some men and wcrnen
endeavor temporarily to overcome that
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

Before the 3o-knot torpedo boat de-
s.royers have been tested, the British
admiralty is demanding a speed of 80
knots in the contracts for the latest ves-
sells of that class. The horse power
needed will re almost double that of
the z7-l.not class.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

A MAN may feel happy in rags, but he
doesn t look it-Hartford Religious Herald,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13
r eel

ing Is positive proof of thin, weak, i'm
pure blood; for if the blood is rich, rod,
vitalized and vigorous, it imparts life and
energy to every nerve, organ and tissue Of
the body. The necessity Of taking Hoods
Sarsaparilla for that tired feeling is,
therefore. apparent to every one, and the
good it will do you is equally beyond ques-
ton. Remember that
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

One Of the health-giving sle-
ments Of HIRES Rootbeer Is
sarsaparilla It contains more
sarsaparilla than many Of the
preparations called by that name.
HIRES-the best BY any test.
ssde only BY The Charles :. Hire Co., Philadclphia
SO. packass makes gallons. esld evsywhefss
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-13

This is figuring down to pretty
fine point. but at the same time the
data is undoubtedly valuable as a
basis for judging the most advantage
GUS quantity to use. Personally al
ways use kainit in preference, but in
considerably larger quantities than
are indicated above. My practice is to
have kainit thoroughly Incorporated
with the manure night and morning
when the stables and stalls are
cleaned Neither the kainit nor gyp-
sum should be applied SO as to come
directly in contact with the feet of the
cattle. The one is fully as bad in this
respect as the Others. Peacock, IN
Texas Farm and Ra nch.
, 1896-11-25
FATAL NINE

Salt Lake. Nov. PA special to the
Tribune from Price, Utah, says a heavy
explosion occurred at the St. Louis Gil
son Asphaltum company's mine near
Fort Duchesne at 3 o'clock this aft
and three others were injured. The
explosion was caused by the combus-
ton of asphaltum dust and gas. the
mine Immediately taking fire. The heat
was so intense it is impossible to get
near it. The flames are rising from all
three shafts 100 feet in the air, and
there is no possible way Of extinguish-
ing them. 1t is not probable the bodies
will eve be recovered.
, 1896-11-25
TERRORIZED BY A CRANK.

Baltimore, Md. Nov. "a crank
who had tried late at night to force an
entrance into the Highland Town Ger
man convent. in the eastern suburbs of
this city, was captured yesterday even
ing by Rev. Dressman, Il priest of the
Church of the Sacred Heart, hear the
convent. Two weeks ago the crank,
who is a heavily built fellow. accosted
two OF the nuns on Highland avenue.
They turned away from him. when he
rushed at them and tore the wells from
their faces. Shrieking i'm terror, they
sought refuge in a residence. Several
men chased the fellow. but he escaped.
Thursday night Il man supposed to
have been the same who insIlted the
nuns. rang the door bell OF the convent,
and when one of the sisters answered
the call he ~gesticukated so wildly and
used such revolving language that she
ran away from the door in a fright.
The matter was reported to the police,
and Chief Crockett ordered a watch to
be kept on the convent at night.
Last evening the man rang the con-
vent door bell and when Sister Theresa
opened he dOor he demanded money.
She was frightened at the mans insult
ing manner, and ~endeavored to close
h door. He tried to hold it open and
force an entrance, but the sister sue
ceeded in shutting him out. Them there
was a violent kicking at the door, and
the air resOunded with the curses and
imprecatiOns of the intruder.
They shut me out he said, be
cause | am a Free Mason and an Odd
Fellow, but | am as good a Roman
Catholic as anyone else"
He was raving in this manner when
Father Dressman came ont of the
church rectory attracted by the noise.
Shipping up behind him the priest siez-
ed b fellow as he was again trying to
force the door. Father Dressman is a
slightly built man, and he had a strug-
gle with the crank before a constable
came to his assistance. When arraign-
ed before the county magistrate the
prisoner drew a razor from his pocket
and said: "Illl cut my bloody throat"
lust as he opened the blade an officer
seized him and wrenched the weapon
, 1896-11-25
CHAPTER OF CRIME.
AN ALABAMA FARMER KILLS
TWO ASSAlLANTS IN SELF
DEFENSE.
Catholic Sisters in Baltimore Terror
lied by a Crank-A Hebron. Neb.,
Banker Sent to the Pen for En-
bezzlement-An Irish Peddler
Murdered by Highwaymcn.

Eufaula. Ala, Nov. 2i.-Dawson
Boyd, a farmer. was attacked by Bill
bowling and Jesse Sheap. at the juno
ton of their plantations yesterday aft
ernoon. Boyd having been on the outs
with them on account of a line fence.
Bowling and Sheap advanced on Boyd
with knives. The latter retreated. but
finding his adversarics determined to
push the fight to a finish. he drew a
and fired several times. Dow
ling was shot in the arm and bowels
and Sheap in the head. bowling died
in a few hours, and Sheap shortly aft
erWard.
, 1896-11-25
MURDERED BY ~HIGHWAYMEN.

Henderson, KY, Nov. 24.-Michael
DAILY. a we'll known Irish peddler. who
has been trading with a wagon Of dry
goods and notions for several ear in
Union Webster and contiguous coun,
ties. was murdered at an early hour on
Friday night while on the public road
near Vandersburg. Webster county. by
h~ighwaymen. who robbed his body and
the wagon of all obtainable valuables.
The old peddler was found lying
dead in his wagon at 9 O'Clock by WI
farmers Of the neighborhood. The har-
ness traces had been cut. and the horse
found grazing rear by. Two bullets
had perforated Days head and body.
and a revolver with one empty barrel
was lying beside the corpse, which had
fallen from the drivers seat. DAILY was
a bachelor Of So, popular in the local
ity and reputed to carry large sums of
money OF his person.
, 1896-11-25
HE EXPLAINED IT ALL.

London, Nov. 24.-At a meeting of
the Golden club, today. Lord Playfair
explained the issues Of the campaign
in the United States. He said free
trade had not n part in it and show
ed the club members present a dollar
which he said contained 100 cents
worth of silver and contrasted it with
another dollar which he produced con-
tanning so cents worth of silver. These
coins when passed among the audience
created amusement. Lord Playfair
said:
When l arrived in America August
last, the mills were all closed and
when l left they were all running and
every man was employed. l talked with
many manufacturers who claimed the
Wilson tariff bill is good enough. They
said they did not desire a change and
thought a return to high protection
was not likely because Mckinley was
elected by all parties" Throughout his
speech Lord Playfair referred to Mr..
Bryan as Mr.. Bryant.
, 1896-11-25
ALMOST A FATALITY.

The Rawlins Republican gives the
following account of a shooting affair
in that town:
A son of a widow lady named Ke-
nolia. living in the eastern part OF the
city. was accidentally shot by another
boy named WEIGH, a son OF a switch
man employed in the Rawlins yards,
Today. Louis Anderson was moving,
and the boys were about the house,
and picked up a 80 calibre revolver.
The gun was accidentally discharged.
The ball entered the left side Of the
neck and passed within an eighth OF
IN inch Of the carotid artery. DR.. Ben,
nett was called to dress the boys
wound. The doctor thinks the boy
Will recOver. but he had a narrow es.
cape.
The Journal. in relating the incident
heads the article. Almost a Murder
and says:
"A 7-year-old boy named Welch who
got into a quarrel with one OF his
young companions, Joe Kenelly, OF
about the same age, shot him in the
throat. The bullet was from a 22-cali-
bre pistol"
In any event c~arelessness is evident
in allowing a gun to he lying around
loose for children to handle.
, 1896-11-25
WOOL MERCHANTS RESOLVE.

st. Louis. Mo-, Nov. 24.-The wool
merchants of st. Louis today took con-
certed action looking towards the Sc
curing of legislation believed to be for
the betterment Of this country as af-
fected by tariff laws. AT a meeting call
ed for the purpose, resolutions were
adopted declaring the Wilson bill a
failure and requesting congress to
promptly pass the Dingley bill. These
resolutions were signed by representa-
tives of 80 wool firms and will be for
warded to Washington.
, 1896-11-25
SENT TO II PEN.

Hebron, Neb., Nov. 24.-The trial of
]. II. Sickle, ex-president of the Blue
Valley bank, of this city, which failed
Sept. II, 1895, was concluded las, night
and the case was given to the jury. The
complaint alleged that Mr.. Sickle EN-
bezzled $500 of the banks funds on
August IS, 1895, to discharge his per-
sonal obligation to the Columbia Ma
tional bank, OF Lincoln. The jury was
out about an hour, and brought in a
verdict OF guilty. and the judge passed
a sentence of two years in the peniten-
tiary at hard labor. Ten years ago
Sickle was wealthy and a leader in
politics,
, 1896-11-25
IN AID OF THE

Havana, Nov. 24.-The city council
subscribed $25 900 as a patriotic dona-
ton to the wounded and the military
clubs subscribe 5000 monthly for the
same purpose. Advices received here
from Madrid say that General Celabert
who was wounded in the Province of
Pinar del Rio. died recently. 1t is an
nounced tonight that Captain General
Weyler will probably return to Pinar
del Rio tomorrow.
, 1896-11-25
LIVE STOCK

Chicago. Nov. Observation-Disclosures
$500; official receipts yesterday. TO-
374; shipments, $500. Market general
ly steady. Beeves, $2.4O@3.5O; COWS
and heifers. $l.60@4.O0; Texas steers,
$2.75G4.00: westerns, $3.2O@4.O0: stock
ers and feeders, 2.7O@3.9O.
Sheep-Receipts, 900; official re-
ceipts yesterday. 1O,9O1; shipments, g.
055. Market strong to loo higher.
, 1896-11-25
SLAIN BY AN ANGRY HUSBAND.

SLAIN BY AN ANGRY HUSBAND.
French Lick. Ind, Nov. 24.-Thomas
o. Flick, a well-to-do farmer. is dying
at his home in the country from pistol
wounds received yesterday at the
hands Of William Martin, a citizen OF
French Lick. Martin has fled, being
last seen this morning. Martin accus-
ed Fleck of being too intimate with
Martins wife, and The shooting result
ed from the quarrel. AS Fleck lay
bleeding In the street bystanders were
him from emptying his revolver into
the PROSTATE form. Strange to relate.
no one thought or cared to arrest Mar
tin.