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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
1,xE AND cAPABrLIrY.


The AsIatio Elephant II Likely 20 In
crease I'm Numbers.
In many cases the difference be-
tween brains and no brains, or very
little. has preserved one species and
consigned the others to destruction
says the Spectator Size makes no
difference at all in this general result
which applies equally to the elephant
with the rat. OF the survivals OF the
giant beasts" of previous ages, crea-
lures whose mere bulk is on scale
quite removed from the animal life OF
today, one, the Asiatie elephant. not
only maintains itself, but is even like
" to increase in numbers under the ac-
tive. and interested care OF man. Omit
ting for the present the case of its Afri-
can cousin, we find four other gigantic
beasts nodded almost on the same
scale, two of them inhabiting the same
regions as the Asiatic elephant, all
vegetable feeders, and requiring nc
more specialized food than their sue
cessful compeer, elephas Indicus. THESE
are the rhinoceroses Of India and OF
the Trans-Gangetic peninsula and the
white and black species OF southern
and central Africa. To these must be
added the hippopotamus protected by
+, fortunate adaptation to aquatic lie
| to which the great rivers of Africa al
ford unrivaled chances of survival. AL
these giant beasts, except the elephant
are kanishing, almost solely from lacf
of b ain power, which protects the ele
pha4t both directly, in making hin
vigifant, cautious and resourceful whei
wild, and Indirectly, but even more ell
fectively, in these days by making hin
/ a possible and in some cases an indis
pensable servant to man. That tn
rhinocerosss in their wild CONDITION
havA died out almost in proportion 7
then stupidity is obvious from the cas-
of he South African species. Tn
whidb rhinoceros, now believed to be
extiact, was, after the elephant, tn
largt st of land mammals and almos
the dullest. 1t was sleepy, snort
sighed and stupid. Hunters shot 1
as It lay, before it was awake. Tn
black rhinoceros, while equally stupid
is a more vigilant animal, with quicke
senses: hence Its partial survival. In
: Indian rhinoceros is drller creatur
than the smaller species found in tn
Straits settlements and the south
, the trans Gangetic peninsula, and it
: certainly far rarer, though this ma
be due to an originally circumscribe
habitat, as well as to its slusgis
: habits. al
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
Doomed by the Rain.

There is one commercial harvest
which scarcely ripens at all except In
rainy weather. That is the harvest
of the umbrella-makers. Supposing
that out of of the 100000 families in
the city of st. Louis one family in ten
which is 4 very small estimate
should have lost an umbrella in that
recent rainy two weeks by leaving II
in the street car, by lending 1t or by
the more violent method Of having II
borrowed" without ones consent
About the average price paid for an
umbrella is 50. That one spell OF
weather, therefore, meant the imme
date circulation in st. Louis Of $50,
600, to say nothing of the large sums
of noney which will be paid out in 8
few weeks for handsome gifts of um
brellas, the appropriateness of which
has been suggested by the continued
radns.-St. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
A Reauty of the Arctic.

There is a beautiful bird called the
rosy gull. very few specimens OF
which exist in any museum. and
whose entire life is spent in the imme
date neighborhood of the eternal ice
that surrounds the North Pole. A pa
per describing these curious birds was
read at the recent meeting of the
American Association in Boston BY
Mr.. John Murdoch. They follow ths
advance of the ice toward the soutl
as winter comes on, keeping near thu
loose edge of the floating pack ice
and then retreat with it toward TIN
north when the summer sun begin
to rise high upon the Arctic circle
The bird is small and of deep ros
color. whereas all other gulls ar
white.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
A VICTIM or TELEPATHY.
Hypnotic Influences StiIIed the Voices Fro"
Over the Sea.

HVOMOIIC IUxIUSUSCS StithSo INV
Over the Sea.
Professor Hugo Munsterberg relates
the following story in the Atlantic'
There came to me late one night
stranger, In widest despair, resolved
to commit suicide that night II couid
not help him. He had been ph!si-
clan, but had given up his practice De.
cause his brother, on the ether slde OF
the ocean. hated him and had him I'M
der his telepathic influence, trouDhhs
him from over the sea with voices
which Knocked him and with impulses
to foolish actions. He had mol slept
nor had he eaten anything for sew
eral DAYS. and the only chance for LIE
he saw was that a new hypnotic IN
fiuepce might overpower the mystical
hvpnotic forces. 1 soon found the
source of his trouble. In treating
himself for a wound he had misuseo
cocaine in an absurd way, and the
Authorizations Of voices were the chief
svmutoms Of his cocainism. These
products of his poisoned brain had
sometimes reference to his brother in
Europe, and thus the telepathic sys-
tenn grew in him and permeated his
whole life. hypnotized him, ano
suggested to him with success to have
sleep and food and smaller dose OF
cocaine. Then / hypnotized him dali!
for six weeks; after ten days he gave
ND cocaine entirely, after three weeks
the voices disappeared, and after tina
the other symptoms faded away.
was not, however, until the end tina
| the telepathic system was exploded
Even when the voices had gone, h
| for a while felt his movements cor
trolled over the ocean. and after ST
weeks. when 1 had him quite we
again, he laughed oveS his telepathi
absurdities, but assured me that
these sensations came again he shoul
be unable, even in full health. to resis
the mystical Interpretation. SO vividl
had he felt the distant influences.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
her LITTLE JOKE.
perhaps Il WIN Cause Her to be an one
Maid.

UePA0O4 IL
Maid.
After she had promised to be nls
wife she thought she would nave =
little fun with him.
"But. Albert" she cried, putting on
| a serious air, 4 am afraid thar nave
been too hasty in yielding TO your
prayer. fear that l have not Weisn
ed the matter with as much care as 1
should. Let us take back the words
that have just been spoken and, keep
| the matter under consideration Ior
awhile" 81 -
He looked frightened. A sickly PAL
Ior oyerspread his countenance, ana
his breath came in quick, short gasps'
The dream that he had just begun 10
indulge in was banished, and SUD
den. awful darkness seemed to enveiop
him. At last he managed to speak.
"Why." he asked in husky tones
edo you wish to take back the promise
you have given to me?'
81 think it will be for the best"
she replied, with well-simulated sad
ness; 81 am afraid we have not given
the matter sufficient consideration.
"Ah." he exclaimed, "you would moi
saw that if you knew how your WORDS
weigh upon me. Without you, lpne
mia. life will be dull, weary Dlans
for me. Without you to smile upor
me, the sun may as well stop SHINING
Do not ask me to release you IRON
your promise. Even If you are no
sure OF Yourself l will make you learI
to love me. I will become great ro
your sake. I will not only win you
, love. but will make you proud o
me. / have always felt that with yo'
, to encourage me l will accompiisl
! them. Speak, dear heart, and say yo'
= will not compel me to wait"
q But it is not of myself, Albert, tina
4 I have doubts" she answered. ut i
i of you"
y "Of mer' lie exclaimed, glad ligh
appearing in his lambent eyes an
making them even lambenter tina
they had been before; 'if it Is my low
that you doubt pray, darling, tina
u YOU will Danish the thought from you
mind. My love for you will endure 8
long as 1 live-nay, longer. l sha
love YOU in the bright beyond. eve
= the grave shall moi dull the splendt
. of my affection"
NO. she retu ne |, ait carot be
81 NV heart tells NO. that I ann not ii
one who is TO claim you. If l wei
e YOU would have said something tn:
YOU have failed to mention"
DC "What Is it?'' he said, almost fierc
ly. "What have 1 felt unsaid"
;. She was silent for long time, al
N at last he urged her again to tell hi
J.. what it was that he had neglected
- mention. Then, in low. solemn tone
y. she said:
IN every other fellow that have be-
y engaged to las told me that was Il
only girl he had ever loved or kissed
He looked at her steadily for awhil
s. and she laughed for the purpose of Il
IN ting him know that it was all joE
but he was unable to get it throu!
!. his dull head.
So, when he had gone away ma
ten minutes later. she threw herst
's down among the sofa pillows al
made the chandeliers rattle with
grief.-Cleveland Leader.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

The readers of this paper will be pleased 70
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis;
ease that science has been able 70 cure IN al
Cure is the only positive cure now known TO
the medical fraternity. Catarrh being con;
stitutional disease, requires consututlonai
treatmeut. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally. acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system, thereby Destroy
ing the foundation of the disease. and giving
s ss;t,pition and assisting nature in doing its
work The proprietors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they offer One Hun
bred Dollars for any case that It islis 70 cure
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, Y.
Sold BIZ Druggists. 75c. f.ssss
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Human happiness has no perfect Sc
curity but freedom, freedom none ou'
virtue. virtue none but knowledge has
anv freedom, virtue nor knowledge
has any vigor of immortal hope except
70 the principles of the Christian faitn
and in the sanctions of the Christian
religion.
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it all troubles have gone. My monthly
sickness used to be so painful, but have
not had the slightest pain since taking
your medicine. / cannot praise your
Vegetable Compound too much. My
husband and friends see such change
In me. look so much better and have
some color in my face"
Mrs. Pinkham invites women who are
i'll to write to her at Lynn, Mass, for
advice, which is freely offered.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
c..s 81 Launching . warship.

The total cost Of the launch OF a
modern battleship often amounts to
over $4,000. About five tons Of tai
low and over ton Of oil and soft soap
are used in greasing the ways-that Is.
thu slip down which the cradle In
which the vessel IL placed. glides into
thu SEA-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
Reward of SEQ, 900 offered.

wealthy lady recently lest satchei con-
reward of $50 900 cash to the finder. The loss
OF health is far more serious than the loss OF
Jewels and yet 1t can be recovered WITHOUT
having big rewards A little money invested
in Uos.etter's Stomach Bitters will restore
siren 9Th to the weak. purify the blood, estab-
fish regularity of the bowels and help the
stomach to properly digest the 1000 TAKEN
into It.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
Gould She Talk,

can she talk, old man?" Can shsf
why. last summer, in the mountains.
She didn't even let the echo have the
last wcrd"-Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Clean blood means a clean skin. Nc
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy liver and driving all i'm
purities from the body; Begin, today 70
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents. All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, loo, 25c, Soc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take MOTTO
Bac, the wonder-worlser. that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, soc or u. Cure guaran
teed Booklet and sample free. Address
Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago or New YORK
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
putting straw with Cornstalks.

Farmers who are putting into the
barn or stack cornstalks which are too
damp to keep well can insure safety
by occasionally throwing forkful OF
dry grain straw in the middle OF the
stack or NOW. This will absorb some
of the moisture and prevent the stalks
from heating to excess. We always
liked to have the cornstalks &c
through enough fermentation to soften
them, and if put up while there is
still some sweet sap in the stalk, they
will do it. The cattle eat them more
readily, and they are also more nutri.
tious. In a severe, cold winter. When
cornstalks have been repeatedly froz
en-. all the juices are dried out OF then
and they are very poor feed for any
| kind of stock. -
rsosfma wagner Is ABOUT to puDIi03
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
COULD NOT SLEEP.
Mrs. Pinkham Relieved Her OF All
Her Troubles.

Mrs. MADeE BABcocK, 176 Second
ST., Grand Rapids, Mich, had ovarian
trouble with its attendant aches
and pains, now she is well. Here
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

fcould not get along without P1s1s NC NO
WoHTToS. Eeedham, Mass, Oct "a 1874.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Educate Your Bowels with Cascafess.
,oc. 25c. II G. @. G. fail, druggists refund money
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Mrs. wins,ow's Soothing Syrup forchildren
teethine. eoftens the gums reducing nhamma-
tion alisys pain. cures wind collie. &c. q bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
s1o0 Reward. 800.

The syence of talking learnedly abou
nuthin, IL wot makes man appear deep ant
astoOt.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

To Cure Constipation torevers
Take Cascarets Candy Catnaa .o,,,n rV u oo
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witness-One who forgets only what ne Is
told to remember.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

II a we'll could be dug to a depth OF "a
miles, the air at the bottom would De as
dense as quicksilver.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Dangerous-The end Of rattlesnake tns
IL farthest from the noise.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Fits permanently cured. No fits or nervous
ness after first days use of DIR. Kline's Great
NerveRestorer 81 trial bottle and treats free
DIR. X. H. KLINE, Ltd. 8l Arch St., Pnlla, Pa
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Expert---A man able to explain Things o
thoroughly that nobody. can understand him
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Pride-A feeling that prevents tho humiii-
ation of having a favor refused.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Hiccough-The kind beginning with mic
and ending with q cough.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
!. 81 oocurred TO Her.

II s'pose." said Edith. glancins up
at the arc light, that the lights are
the blossoms Of the electric plant,
arsn't they. papa?'-Judge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
no,Y Tobacco spIt and Smoke Your Life Away.

Don't tender advice until you find out wha'
particular kind Is wanted.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Jealousy-Often but the synonym for IL
sane self-love. A
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Love-A phoenix which arises from thu
ashes of pity. aAst@ ti+
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

No-To-Bae for FIFTY Cents
mon strong, blood pure. Soc. q. AL druggists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

A half-penny put in the slot at tns
side releases a spring and enables o
handle to be pulled over, whereupon
the boiling water runs from q spout
in any quantity up to gallon.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Itz better to treat the devil like q naboI
than to to treat nabor like the devil.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Divorce Merely the correction OF a mis-
stake
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Too many young men think that eddyca-
shun is finisht when they fall in lone.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Take Laxative Bromo Qdinine Tablets. All
DIuaxists refund money If it fats to cure. nc.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

Cosima wagner Is ABOUT to publish
the composers revised edition Of RI
emf" and Mailer Is to produce Il q
thu Vienna opera house
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25

sunset-the only original wild-west show
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-03-25
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP co.

J0uIsvILI.E. Nv. NEW YORK. N. Y.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11

New York. Oct i0-oberlin NJ. Car
ter. the disgracsd army officer. has
paid tho fine OF 5000 imposed by tho
courtmartiAl His check for that
amount was sent 10 United States Dis
trict Attorney Burnett Mr.. Rose.
Carriers counsel. has been called to Sa-
vannAh and Judge Laoome has there
fore extended the time for sub
mission Of briefs in the habeas cor
pus proceedings until NEXT Saturday.
The writ was obtained by Mr.. Rose in
an endeavor 10 save his client from the
additional punishment for five years in
the military prison at Fort Leaven.
worth.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11
YIELD OF GRAIN.
Ths Estimated I'roduetisa q whss'-
Oats ani Corn for This Year.


Ths Estimated I'rsduetisa q whss'-
Oats sBi corn for This Year.
New York. Oct 10 - Tho total wheat
crop Of 1909 il estimated by the Amer
lean Agricultnralist In its final report at
5s5. $50 900 bushels grown on l5.s5i' 600
acres. The average yield per acre Is
placed at 1915 bushels The winter
wheat crop is estimated at $4,000, 900
bushels. averaging yield iL5 bushels
spring wheat crop 2G9. 900 900 bushels,
average rate Of yield o. bushslA
The average rate Of yield Of oats Is
returned at 304 bushels per acre, 2. D
bushels above that Of last year The
crop Is estimated at $50. OOO. OOO bushels
against 700. 900. 900 in 1898 and sl4. OOO.-
900 In 1897 The quality Of the present
crop is usually good
The average condition Of corn is three
points lower than September /. aud
only two higher than was reported ut
this date year ago and adds that II
the final rate OF yield shall substantiate
that indicated by the present return the
crop IL likely 10 be found rather above
Alps. O0O. 900. a fairly liberal result. but
not n record crop.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11

Tyler. Tex, oct. lO-County Attor.
ney Nat A. Gentry received a telephone
message from Justice Of the Peace Jar
Wis Of Lindale late yesterday afternoon
that John c. Edwards had been shot
aud mortally wounded and that a man
we'll and fEyorably known there vas
under guard charged with the shooting.
Nj. Jarvis asked that Mr. Gentry has
ten there and bring with him the sheriff
and several other peace officers. in order
70 avid further trouble as 1t was mo.
mentarily expected
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11
HIS ANNUAL REPORT.
Secretary Root q. ., Work on Ills An
nuai summary.

I
nuai summary.
Washington. Oct 10 Secretary Root
has returded from the west where he
went with the president and will immo-
diately begin work on his annual report
which will be Of great importance.
Besides recounting tho doings Of the
military army in the Philippines. Cuba
and Porto Rico. he will probably make
recommendations regarding the future
government Of these islands II IL well
known that he wishes 10 inaugurate n
civil government in Port Rico at the
earliest possible moment and that he
fayors the speedy withdrawal Of many
Of the soldiers from Cuba
The president will depend largely on
tho report Of the Philippine commission
In shaping his proposals for the govern
mont Of these Islands. but Secretary
Root will have something 70 say IN his
report as TO control by the military
pending the institution Of civil govern.
ment
10 is stated that the secretary will not
make any recommendation In his report
for army reorganization or In the direc.
ton " permaueutincrolso for tho army
but win leave tho matter open until al.
ter the Philippine war bas been brought
20 O close By thit silence the almiuis.
tratIon it Sc alleged viii avoid tine
charge of miIitarsm during tho coming
session ut clngra..
THE secretary w.I sko the ground
Chat until Doe wHrs .udrd. itwIlbt
difficult. 90 determine bow many OF the
100000 mon at rrrwH. authorized can
Boz dispensed with Tn present lurco
can be utIl.zol until mI % the war
BE- ended before 'hn close VI the session
lhs secretary win dnft 10 bin for "a per.
maneut reorganization .f thr army lf
1t Is not tine whole matter viii go over
until the IAN OF 1900
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11

Ardmore. l. T.. Oct iO-United
States Judge Townsend has sen.
fenced Pat and Morris OMalley and
Frank Jennings. members Of the
Jennings gang Of train robbers, 70
seven years each in the United States
penitentiary at Fort Leayenworth,
Kan. for completely in the Rock Island
railway robbery Of 1897 Al Jennings,
leader Of the gang. who was formerly a
lawyer in Texas. Is serving a life sen.
tence for tho same ofiiense.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11

known steeple chase rider was killed a,
Hawthorne The accident occurred iu
the third race steeple chase BOYD
had tho mount on Globe II The bunch
got oil we'll together and a. tho horse.
swung toward the fence Boyd sweryrd
with the seeming intention Of carrying
Cheesemito ont Of the course He sue
ceeded. but Globe II crashed against
the wing OF tho hurdle and turned q
complete somersault, colliding with
and knocking down Three Forks aud
crushing Boyd 30 badly tina, hs died
while being conveyed 10 the hospital
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1899-10-11

New York. Oct lO-The upper part
Of a woman's body has been found on
the beach at the quarantine station
by John Heiman. ~ years old. The
portion found was from the waist line
TO the neck The appearance Of the
flesh is quite fresh and had been but q
short time in the water II was tied uE
with Irvine and pieces Of Manila paper
and newspaper clinging 10 the Irvine.
The part where the head was cut of il
quite jagged aud the head was evidently
hacked of. arms cut OF close 10 the
shoulders also cut off in clumsy man.
ueT