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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
ODDITIES OF FALCON ISLAND.
1t Is Always Getting Discovered and APP
propriated by Some Nation.

1t Is Always Getting Discovered and APP
proprinted by Some Nation.
Far away ont in the deep Pacific
ocean exists small strip of land
which shows that it has decided spirit
and sweet little viii of its own, for it
will not undergo allegiance to any
country. Governments often expert
ence considerable trouble in preserv-
ing the allegiance of people they have
conquered, but as rule piece of
property or real estate has been looked
upon as likely to remain in the same
place for considerable period of
time.
This little island, which has received
the name of Falcon island, proves an
exception to the rule, however. No
sooner has it been annexed than it
disappears off the face of the globe,
leaving only dangerous reef to indi-
cate its former whereabouts and COM
ing up in few years time, when the
country which has performed the an
nexation has given up all claim.
Our old friend John Bull, always on
the watch to increase his imperial en-
pire, was the first to encounter it. In
1889 the British corvette Egeria, was
sent on cruise among the South Sea
islands, with orders from the British
admiralty to seize upon any islands or
coral reefs that had hitherto been
unclaimed and to take possession in
the name of the queen. Cruising
around she noted from afar off prom
inent island, toward which she sailed.
Tall palm trees were growing on its
southern extremity, which was CON-
handing bluff, rising $50 feet above
the sea.
Having reported the results of his
voyage to the admiralty. next year
they sent out a transport ship, with
orders to make further discoveries and
reports. What was the dismay of the
captain of the Egeria, on arriving at
the place where he had the year be-
fore left the island sporting the Union
Jack, to find that it had disappeared
from view. Instead of the beautiful
island standing out SO prominently
from the ocean was low and danger
GUS coral reef with the sea beating
and surging up against it.
Two years later France, also seized
with the inordinate desire of annexing
new territory, sent the cruiser Ouch
affault to the Pacific. Cruising
around she found her way to Falcon.
There, instead of finding suiken
reef. whitened with the foam of the
breakers, the vessels crew discovered
an island the exact shape of the island
found by the English corvette in 1889.
Scarcely two years had passed away
when brig sent out by France to re-
visit her possessions found her way to
Falcon island. 1t had again disap-
peared, it being simply reef danger
GUS to navigation, whereupon France
was obliged to give up all rights of
Professionalism Francisco Chronicle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Writing of Insomnia in tho
Woman's Home Companion, Ella Nor
ris Kretschmar calls attention to q
prevalent cause of sleeplessness.
"Unless our sleep be very profound
we still carry on sort Of seIf-con-
seriousness. We lie down, and we
muscularly hold ourselves in any po-
sition assumed. We do not abandon
our head to the pillow, our limbs to
the bed. We hold them there. We
must unhinge, as it were, so that head
or any member would drop limp if the
rest of the body were lifted. Imagine
them heavy and dropping down, down,
aud you will soon mcguire the trick,
finding, as reward, that in the grate-
full release from muscular tension the
mind relaxes as well.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

Never despair but II you do, work
on in despair Burke.
The shortest way to do many things
lis to do only one thing at . tune
Cecil.
A miser grows rich by seeming poor
an extravagant man grows poor Dy
seeming rich. Shenstone.
The memory Is treasure to whom
we must give funds, If we would draw
the assistance we need. Rowe.
It is more difficult and calls for
highef energies Of soul to live mar
tyr than to die one. Horace Mann
Good sense, kindness Of heart and
. proper self-respect are the elements
OF the best manners. Lyon Edwards.
Those who have few affairs to attend
to are great speakers. The less men
think, the more they talk. - Montes-
quieu.
A man never sees all that his mother
has been to him till it's too late to let
her know that he sees il. w. ID.
Howells.
The art Of being able to make a
good use of moderate abilities wins
esteem, and often confers more rcpu-
tation than real merit. = Rochefou-
cauld.
It is often better to have great deal
OF harm happen to one than little;
a great deal may rouse you to remove
what little will only. accustom you
to endure. -Greville.
The real difference between men is
energy. A strong will, settled pur-
pose, an invincible determination, can
accomplish almost anything and in
this lies the distinction between great
men and little men. Fuller.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
DON'T WORRY.

Don't worry-though above your hes d
The threatening storm clouds meet,
The rainbow as OF yore shall spread
Its sign of promise sweet.
The flowers fed when winter gray
Proclaimed again his cruel sway.
Yet early blossoms smile and sny,
"Don't worry"
Don't worry-though the noon-tide find
Your footsteps faItering,
The morn's glad hopes left far behind;
The day its Joy shall bring.
When sunsets radiant curtains fall,
Sleeps angel, ready to the call
OF night, shall whisper low to all,
Don't worry"
Don't worry-though with little good
Your eager quest seem fraught.
He that hath striven as he could
Has striven as he ought,
Ask not how destiny was planned.
The little that we understand
Is eloquent with the command,
Don't worry"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
"Is your mistress at home?"

Is your mistress at homer?
The gentleman who asked this ques-
ton Of stately butler at the door of
house in Belgrave square was our
friend of the Royal academy, but he
was no longer gloomy and morose. He
was eager and excited. SO great was
the difference which this change of ex-
preston made in his countenance that
he seemed another man.
''Mrs. Marston is at home, sir.
What nameY
The butler looked at him a little
askance.
"Never mind my name; show me
in"
There was an imperiOusness about
his manner which conquered the but
Ter, in spite Of the deepening mystery.
The visitor was shown in silence
into the drawingroom, where lady
dressed in black, still young and
beautiful lady, but pale and thin, sat
with her head on her hand. Nellie
played at her feet, but the mother was
not paying any attention to the child.
"Gertrude!"
She sprang to her feet, and for q
moment look of the most intense Joy
came into her face. She seemed as If
she would have fallen into the arms
stretched out to her, but then suddenly
she recoiIed, saying, with bitterness:
Il will not acknowledge for hus-
band the man who disowns my child"
Perhaps he can't help being no
little girls papa" interceded Nellie.
''Disown herl Never! Did 1 dis
own her when found out?"
'You did few hours ago, and you
must have known. You said 1t to in
suit me-
Gertrude! Gertrude! How could
I even imagine?"
He caught up the child and kissed
her wildly, passionately.
'sYou might very easily, and if You
had ever troubled yourself even to
inquire whether / was alive or dead
obi to abandon me like that for one
word-one hasty word-it was cruel
cruel and brutalI'
''No, no." said Nellie, 'he's sorry
now. am sure he's sorry now"
She patted his cheek, down which
the tears were running.
''Oh, run away, child-run awayr'
cried the mother. ''No, / can't for
give you, Hugh, not even now You are
here, though the picture did bring you
Il can't"
She was weeping now. and lie was
kneeling at her knees, imploring her
forgiveness with broken sobs.
Nellie ran to tell the servants that
her papa had come home at last, but
mamma was angry with him because
he said he was not her papa.
"Oh, hush, Miss Nellie!' cried the
nurse.
II thought who it was when he
wouldn't give his name," said the but
Ter.
81 suppose they won't want no din
ner." observed the cook sarcasticalIy.
No, they wanted no dinner, nor one
other earthly thing--that couple up
stairs. They were in paradise, and
there it would be pity not to leave
them. New York Ledger.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
The GladioIus.

What the geranium is to the living
room kindergarten, the gladiolus is
to the outdoor garden. Such display
as 1 have had Of this flower this sea-
son! planted several hundred bulbs
among tho border plants, and for a
month past people have been stop
ping to stare ut and admire my free
flower show. And it has been worth
coming long way to see. assure
you! It seems as if every bulb has
put up from two to four flower stalks,
and such colors! Scarlets, crimsons,
pinks, lilacs, mauves, cherries, car
mines, violets, yellows. in endless
shades and combinations. No two
stalks seem to give flowers alike. /
can't help wondering if the milliners
did not get some ideas here for their
daring color combinations for hats and
bonnets. No two plants were Just
alike as to flower, 1t seemed. We cut
the great stalks laden with gorgeous
bloom for tall vases in the house, for
church decoration, and for gifts to
friends, but the supply seemed incx-
haustible. -Eben e. Rexford, in How
to Grow Flowers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

An entomologist says be has known.
a common garden wasp to kill 1000
flies in day. If we have ever said
.nything in derogation of the wasp
y his heated terminal facilities, We
sslss that it will be considered as
never having been spoken. Anybody
= anything that will kill 1000 flies in
ingle day is worthy OF all praise, and
20 wasp will henceforth be- persona
gsA'a among the bald headed lrasssas
ity, 81
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

Santa Fe No. 6, north bound, re-
Gently carried by express large mule
Grated just as chickens might be. He
weighed 1850 pounds, aud was billed
for Abilene. He stood majestic and
grand in his narrow box, which was
filed with straw and made comfort
able for his transportation. A large
force of men was required to load the
crate in the express car, and when his
long ears hit the door jambs he
squealed as though he was shot,
Wichita kan. Star.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
A New Instrument.

There has been discovered among
the Ute Indians of Colorado a sort of
clarinet which is sweeter and more
plaintive tone than any of our orches-
trail instruments. The effect of its
sound, waited mp the mountains from
tho Indian villages, Is described as
being magical,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

The child looked up with sympathe
tic, wondering eyes.
s'You weren't her papa, were you?"
''No; am no little girls papa"
"Oh!" said Nellie, in disappointed
tone, and her face fell. "Fhen it's no
use-I won't tell you. No, 1 won't
tell you now"
She stood for moment irresolute;
then made as if she would go. He
did not want her to go; he took her
hand.
"Tell mech, do tell meI' he said
tits secret-why that picture was
painted-why come here every day,
but l won't tell you-no, I won't tell
you. Goodbye, nobody's papa"
She bounded off like little colt to
her mothers side. He supposed she
was her mother--a tall woman dressed
in black, who stood with her back to
him absorbed in landscape opposite.
''He says be is no little girls papa,
announced the child, in her shrill voice.
The lady hushed her, took her hand
and led her quickly from the room.
Excuse me, but will you hand me
your catalogue for q moment?"
The old gentleman addressed started,
dropped his double eyeglasses, looked
somewhat annoyed, but nevertheless
put the catalogue into the eager hand
held out for it.
mo. 179. Waiting for Papa.
Portrait of Ellen, daughter of Hugh
Marston, Esq"
Thank you" His hand trembled
SO as he handed back the catalogue
that it fell to the ground.
Drunk or mad2' muttered the old
gentleman. as he stopped, much dis
composed, to pick it up again.
Our friend meantime, passed through
the crowd and hurried breathlessly on,
through the turnstile, down the steps,
just in time to see an open carriage
with two horses, and footman in
livery, drive off. In it were the lady
in mourning and little Nellie.
Nellie waved her hand to him, but
the lady averted her gaze.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
Fine Distipction.

ssThey do pretty things in Boston, .
said the occasional liar. "What do
yon suppose saw the last time / was
there?"
"Giye it up" sang the chorus.
"a sigu that said $3.50 pants
marked dssu from 10 treussss, y
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
disease Spread by ,yor,rs.

The earthworm, gloriicd by OAR
win, is now accused OF playing conaid-
cradle part in the spread OF disccsc.
Pasteur found germs Of chsrbqn uoar
tho suyfaoo Of roll In wlisll s;lssp tiras
lad died IRON that dIscaso hail DO on
buried several 5sAss pssylsuAlys
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
AGRICULTURAL TOPICS.


When the. hen is broody, remove
her to new and clean nest at night
fall, and put some china nest eggs un-
der her, and darken the nest BY plan-
ing o cloth or board in front Of her.
If she sits quietly all day, it will be
safe enough to put the clutch Of eggs
under her the next night.
Feed her only dry food while sit
ting, and always have fresh water
where she can get it when she comes
off. While she is off, see TINT the
eggs are oil right, and If any have been
broken in the nest. it may be neces-
sary to wash the others, as anything
which closes the pores kills thu
chicken.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
His Preference.

The Infant Prodigy-What 81 al
play for you tonight, Uncle GEORGE
Uncle Geafge--oh, 80 and play dead
feg q while that's q good GIL,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30

1t is an almost universal complaint
that peach trees do not last as long as
they used to do. We do not believe
that this Is on account of the weather,
because late winters certainly have
not been so destructive as many that
occurred thirty to forty years ago.
The increase of borers and Of fungous
diseases, in. which we include the yell
lows, are, we think, mainly response
BILE for the change. BY keeping
borers out and dressing heavily with
potash manures, peach trees may be
made much longer lived than they
used to be. One of the secrets of the
longevity OF old-time peach trees was
that they were never severely pruned,
and never produced heavy crops. The
old-time thirty-year-old peach trees
had tall trunk with very little top
Boston Cultivator.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
yentiIatinr a Barn pase,nept.

Luther Hoffman, of New Jersey,
writes: I have o basement that covers
32x85 feet. This winter l have forty
eight head of COWS in it that / am
milking and feeding. / have no trou-
BILE concerning ventilation. Basement
is eight feet high. The north side is
banked nearly to top of wall. There
are two driveways and at the end of
each I have small windows which /
can drop from the top. When I laid
the foundation used threc-inch round
tile Pipe every six to eight feet just
under the sill. These need not be
closed except in case Of a blizzard.
On the west end there are large win
dows, but / seldom open them, tho
pipes furnishing enough cir.
On the south I have double sash
windows. The top sash Is hung with
weights so I can drop them from one
inch. to two feet, according to the
weather. The front is oil windows
except the space occupied by doors. I
also have three hay chutes, which OK
tend from stables out through the
roof. These / open or close according
to weather. When cattle can be ont
all day, I often leave oil ventilators
open and sprinkle the wet spots with
fresh slaked lime.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1898-07-30
The Bell Glass in tho Garden.

The advantage gained by the use Of
bell glasses over melon and cucumber
vines is gradually gaining recognition
in this country, whore it bids fair to
be Of greater service even than in
foreign countries where it has long
been practiced. To ripen o musk
melon In August in our northern
states lis q feat not often accomplished,
or even In early September. How
ever this has and can be done if mo-
ture is thus assisted: A twelve-inch
bell glass placed directly over the hill
at planting time has two-fold advan-
tage; that Of Fastening termination
and preventing the rotting Of seeds in
rainy weather. As soon as the seed
lings appear the glass must be raised
gradually; those which 1 have In mind
ultimately resting upon common
bricks turned ON edges. These form
On excellent support. Three bricks to
glass leave ample space for the vines
to run out--a privilege quickly availed
Of. Daily watering is OF course In
order save in cloudy weather.
An idea Of the difference In growth
may perhaps be best obtained by notes
taken July Is, 81. Side by side are
four hills Of cucumbcrs planted on tho
same date. Twelve-iIlch bell glasses
were placed over two Of the hills and
gradually raised as described. A
growth Of two feet only had beon
made by the open Dir plants against
five in the glass capped hills. With
such strong sun-stored root-gr owth
melons can but steal march ON tho
ordinary cantaloupe calendar. Other
glass devices may perhaps be less ex-
pensive and answer the purpose as
well. :-G. A. Woolson, Of Vermont.
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27
TRANCE MUST BACK DOWN

is difficult for situation calmly believe aat
there Is probability of crash between England France
the Fasoda incident True smaller pooeaton has often
III he worlds history brought nations anoter but M
hough the signs the contrary believe that
diplomacy will yet find solution % present ddc6es
The Fashoda incident small matter in itself This sure
Che point where the colonial plans England clash being n
sense the crossing q the English line from north Africa
and e French Line from west 70 es atents and purposes be
French line merely nominal and the English position
stated briefly a after fan warning That th territory belongs Egypt
ana therefore under England projections France has be
Ile dlstrlst q he English m the French ana he Jealousy which e
Ereuch has lor tue English Faay back e whole matter we've
no o ne national feeling On both sides q th channel dnal
hive created ripple Tue French realizes tbab
must p t nd fecede FROM present POSITION uphodng e
occupation Q tahoda put chose power the
nton q the peepe from the internal troubles e Dus
case and The army scandals that they willing antng
feeling get toteyer heat Were dce he FreBe oreen I'll
neo would undoubtedly before R have dclaImed responsibility m
the Machand expedition Exchange
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

GREAT many papers Of the state complaining fellow
who behind oa his subscription two three years having he
post master notify the that tsnot took oco
q get og aging for IT, So M we have
and we trust they the only ascas
mmau thus rohs she wife and children Newspaper dd B90b
memhs d false meouse seat to t6 f6ntedafy
plcasu that @ large eN onr profession bae great
him Ye BY sending their paper persons never ordered IT, ana
gentleman convention WILL advocate We prep toe adoption
ters to The ct signed by he newspaper og THO Chat before
70 either get the price lpadyance due bill
with military ho at the end o Tie other meas
one mile southwee editor bnkbe paper With business and
tonight while his N would have idea odenend onwe
fr away land hi ee knows poorly gotten ppero dob
with his father esu such these which go the adg
last SATURDAY, and It's interests should the object and work of
presented by m when such done paper viii have
Gag given Il by H. l'e p'Sso the people speak cut
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

NIE think u unjust for of the papers criticize the
State Board Of Health the unknd manner which
they do there body 81 men WHO sup
press the fever IN the state is temembes board aud fof their
noble services they deserve the gratitude state e
broken this year the places which suffered from Il most m
year. you might have charged them with neglect duty breaking
where did, they responsible that You arc Their
warming the people TO leave the infected places prevention of
spead-the sake Of saving other lives thelrsfor with
their skill as physicians they measured and prescribed without fear
and accepting the duties Of nurse they lifted the patients enday about
the bed and quenct Such mem who pond h d
tvs call these noble doctors have do criticism and abuse
heped upon them bg the papers We had been among
the list W. would apologize 70 Them and etnct publicly any msaemea
made that might do them an injury.
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

ihi Is thsdU issue 81 Ths con-
wealth that we have psen able Is
ta ouy So Fihcls ouNide Of the eors
since the elesins down g the ap5,
tine arlF 81 ibe epidemic the
oi aealih qi thia county passed an os
nance lprtiading anything wrapped
papa q sb brought Tito the coss
ana rot haFing a large supply on ~
we bed cut og 51t oa as list
Ioda5 come a s. eur new fa
bat owing e mistake with our pan
cmpsny So pablish only twelve r
this weah instead b sixteen Dasa
which viii Be the future size 81
paper 0pon examining the paper vm
will find that many new features NJ
been aided Among the most imp5r
tantare tie magazine and cartoon fes
ures Of the editorial pages tbs neis
6orhood news ana Gle market report
The local pages Our aim Is to get 81
paper That win 30 credit to ib
state aud we ask our friends Is assist 81
BY sending rs new subscribers HelB
us To get 600 subscribers and ia retura
We win give sou state paper that
wei worth the price
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

EVERY democrat this district turn out ana vote Tuesday
November the 18th Not only your congressman but for tic
government control Of the eyeo the only viii raise Tie
oveaSaon from The shoulders Of the citizens the delta This
the control out Of the hands Of shmng politicians peun and
places where beongson the broad shoulders nation Below
the amendment Of The constitution Is voted by tb st
legislature and reads follows
Ihe commissioners OF said epCe districts supervision Of le
erection repair and maintenance ther respective districts
and sha have 70 cede all their el ana te
maintenance management aud control thereof to government Che
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

THE hgheated merchants Of Memphis deserve every dollars
Of trade that Mississippi merchants give them ia aend ID
need friend indeed and in the late epeme Memphis proved
be that friend Say Memphis the Tennessee Legislature not grant
you cztenton ask for release and Mssippw
give you all the spreading territory you
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

TIE commission Of America aud SPAIN appointed settle
war we glad learn from last accounts n at peace.
owngtQ previous they did not
Chicago jubilee.
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

TIE Illinois Tanner under the process produce tougher
people than but such n Illinois needed keep up
present party
The commonwealth., 1898-10-27

The above de by The Commonwealth Genye
which aTicte appeared in the Democrat week and under m eymnen
endorse the wise ueran Editor smith word word And he M
down on bossim ask him print again with Teynen i
people