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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-29

HE GRASPS THE MYSTERIOUS
HAND"
fore her parents died. All, we'll, that's
ended now and Madeline shall never
want again, for when die she will be
rich"
So unused Miss Blackwood in the
evening twilight, and Madeline Black
wood, shut up in her room In Black
wood house, lay on her white bed,
thinking how she was to be her maiden
aunt's heiress.
AS three weeks went on there was
more company in the old house now,
| for, at old Miss Blackwood's invita-
ton, her married sister, Annetta, and
her husband and eldest son, a young
man of five-and-twenty, came to pay
her summer visit.
For a couple Of weeks the old Black
wood house was lively and full of Wis
itors, and Madeline never looked
handsomer, in the old aunt's estima-
ton, than she did in these days. But
i this gayety and brightness was but
| the prologue to an eventful event.
Late on a misty night in September,
after an evening of more than usual
pleasure among themselves, the in
mates of Blackwood house retired to
their various chambers, destined to
awaken in the morning on a scene OF
great horror.
At 8 the next morning the guests
and Madeline were seated at the break
fast table. when the housemaid came
screaming into the room
"Oh, Miss Madeline! Oh, my-my-
poor, dear missus is deadi"
With alarm. terror. and awe they
Ill hurried up to the old spinster's
chamber, and there, on the bed. with
An expression az If In q calm sleep
lay the old lady, dead.
There were no marks of rough usage
On her. nothing In the room wa
touched: she had evidently died sud
denly In the night by heart disease. /,
malady which the old lady had beef
troubled with lately.
j Madeline's grief at her aunt's dealt
vas terrible to witness; peopl
) thought she would go mad: but Their
! vas one who took all quietly, VIII
!, uassed In and out like q shadow
J whose gray eyes were always axe
strangely on Madeline Blackwood. TO
i days afterward, and that person wa
Paul Marsh, nephew to Miss Black
Wood. whose strange death had bee
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-29

for example, of a wild animal of one
species attempting to defend an animal
of another, even when they are quite
competent to do so. 1t Is doubtful II
a case has been recorded Of buffaloes
charging to protect wounded ante
lope. though they will do so to save
a wounded member Of their own herd;
or of elephants or balloons or other
creatures which live in society, at
tempting to protect the wounded young
Of any other species but their own.
Among the creatures which seem to
assume the role of sentries for the
nrotection of other animals, there is
one the rhinoceros bird. whose be-
bavior almost justifles the belief that
q feels some duty to the antelope or
buffalo on whose insect enemies 1t Is
seadine 80 extraordinary and appar-
entity organized is the war which 1t
vna,rta,ns. But this is very restless,
act,ve bird. and 1t is quite possible
that its familiarity with the species on
whose backs it finds food makes 1t
;dentifv itself to some extent with
tbam II probably imagines the buff
taIo IN be almost part of itself. In
anv case the instances OF indifference
srs so overwhelming THAT We may set
sssae the assumption that there is a
common sympathy among non-related
snimals. even. when not carnivorous.
:. a. not a defect of character. but
Of comprehension.
The relations between those Of the
Same species are closer, though exhi-
h;tions Of helpfulness are by no means
ganeral. and instances of positive III
trsatment are common. The monkeys
who drown the objectionably sick by
showing them on trees into the river
are certainly rather worse than the
creets who "marooned" Philoctetes
sor the same reason. But With this
should be contrasted Brehm.s story
81 the rescue Of the young babooD
from his dogs by patriarch OF the
troop. and the encouragement given
Nv An older stag to young one which
feared 10 jump fence Lord Lovat
rIyee an admirabl description OF this
scspe y the vosp et the "aadmin-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-29

The Shah of Persia owns the most
valuable armchair in the world. 1t Is
of solid gold. inlaid with precious
stones. At one time some Of the stones
were stolen from one Of the legs Of the
chair. and the indignant Shah ordered
the arrest OF number Of his servants
and held the keeper OF the furniture re-
sponsible for the loss. with the intima-
ton that II the thief were not discov.
cred. the keeper would be beheaded
The culprit, being eventually found,
was forthwith beheaded and his head
carried on pole by the imperial body.
guard through the streets Of Teheran
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-29

EVERY year a layer OF the soa,
fourteen feet thick, is. taken up into
the clouds. The winds bear their
burden into the land and the water
comes down in rain upon the fields,
to dow back through rivers.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-29

day needs no bet
ter illustra t / o n
than the fact re-
corded by Capt.
Hinde, that on the
Upper Congo no
negro lives beyond
40, that being the
age at which their
fellow men directly
or indirectly cause
their death. II an
alogy demands de-
mands the exer-
else of benevolence
by one animal to-
ward another, 1t Is
note quite clear In
what sphere this
sentiment Is to find
its realization. says
the Spectator. 1t Is
clear that we can
not expect 1t from
all animals to all
other animals, for
the carnivor o u 8
creatures naturally
act latter their
kind" Probably
those who would
at any rate desire
to see this trait
would expect to see
either q general
tendency to mutual
aid and comfort
among the non
carnivorous warm
FLOODED creatures,
or at least a desire
to perform such
good offices among
those of the same
species. We speak
now of animals in
q state Of nature,
not domesticated.
The former is prob
ably an idea quite
beyond the range
of the ordinary
animal mind. 1t Is
possible that those
of one species feel
sorrow when those
of another are in
trouble or pain.
But there is no
evidence whatever
that wild animals
ever do this. There
is a kind of chance
association on the
same fe I'D ! n g
ground, or some
times under stress
of food or fire.
But We can recall
M ain CJa inst a OcQ
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-04-29

It generally turns out that broker
ideal was always cracked.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

quent words fired the souls and temp
cred the wavering resolutions of the
first Emmett Guards. who rose above
the injustice of foolish fanaticism and,
forgiving the enmity engendered by
narrow bigotry, were foremost in pro-
ferring their services to the governor
of the commonwealth. Were L to mem
ton McCafferty, McConville, O'Neil
and their brave and gallant
comrades, would my words re-
call to the fond memory of any pres
ent in this church today the boyish
forms kneeling in those peWs where
you have knelt during this service2
How readily do visions of childhood
summon from the silent graves the
Irish lads who went forth from the
midst of us, proud to stand beneath
the green flag and prouder to march
under the folds of the stars and
stripes. In those trying days of anx-
iety, when the unity of the country
was endangered, men forgot to ques-
ton the creed or nationality of the
volunteers. Was there a brave heart,
true heart beating beneath the SOL
der s. blouse? That was the single
thought in the mind of each to each
as they stormed Marye's heights or
were swept. down like grain before the
reapers sickle in the bloody charges
at Cold Harbor.
All this and more, if they could
speak, would these sacred and vener-
ated walls tell US, for they listened 81
years ago to boyish lips asking strength
to do mems duty for their country S
cause.
1t is fitting, therefore, that we should
be gathered here today to honor the
memory of young men Of this genera
tion for whom the word duty had not
lost it's meaning. AS the years drift
backward into history, those of another
generation will weigh the results of
1885," and pronounce just and impair
tial Judgment upon the events we have
witnessed. Whatever shall be the out
come of the campaign lately finished,
how it shall effect the destinies of this
republic, will not add to or detract one
iota from the need of praise this de-
cade owes the heroes of Santiago. On
such an occasion as this, we are not
here to debate the justice or injustice
of a cause, to discuss the merits or de-
merits of our future national policy, or
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

| to attempt to solve the problem con-
fronting our Legislators, whether policy
or principle shall guide us in dealing
with new and perplexing questions.
The important question is, what shall
be the attitude of q loyal citizen to-
wards the authority vested in the high
est representative Of the people.
Less than a year ago the voice of the
chief executive rang throughout the
length and breadth of the land.
Come" it said. and from no quarter of
this republics broad acres came a read
Ter response than from the four COM
panies Of the militia soldiery of the
Heart of the Commonwealth" At a
meeting of the Emmett Guards, Mon
day evening, April II, it was voted to
prepare for a call, and when the order
came none were more prompt to answer
Ready" than the children of the Gael
and the sons of st. Patrick, members
of Co. G., Ninth regiment of Massachu-
sets. Not but they knew the call to
arms meant a conflict with a nation
ever friendly to Ireland, and an army
composed of officers and men of their
own faith. The leaven Of the old Celtic
spirit had stirred them. The tie bind
ing them to a country theirs by birth
and adoption, was stronger, holier than
any fOeeign bond of a mother church,
uONtNtl CiOSS tie unity OIL Il common
belief and religious sentiment. BY this
spontaneous action, were dispelled
fears. false in assumption and insincere
in expression, conjured up by self-styled
patriots who doubted the patriotism of
Catholic citizenship. The Emmets did
not stand alone.
Their prompt reply to the president
of these United States, "Ready." echoed
and re-echOed in city, town and ham
let from the sounding shores and pla-
cid waters of Massachusetts bay to
the rocky Businesses and wooded slopes
of the Berkshire mountains, and when
the roll was called on the blood-stained
Cuban soil at the height of Santiago,
sixty-two per cent Of Massachusetts
volunteers answered to names which
betokened Irish birth or parentage.
When the noon sun of that memorable
July day looked down upon "Old
Glory" as it rose and fell with the
breezes which swept the. plaza of
Santiago its bright light shone in gen
tie benediction on the uncovered heads
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23

T. f. Lee of Jeffersons, Rev. John
n. Griffin Rev. John f. Spellman, Rev.
J. A. Hurley, Rev. C. M. Foley, Rev.
NJ. 2. Cavanaugh and Rev. c. A. Sulli-
van.
The music was superb. The chorus
was formed of male voices from the
various Catholic church choirs in the
city. 1t was under the leadership of
NJ. W. Handlin, director of St. johns
choir. and Frank J. Carr, organist at
the Church of the Sacred Heart, pre-
sided at the organ. The chorus was
composed .of the following: NJ. w.
Handlin, Daniel Downey, Eugene A
O'Connor, Martin A. Drohan, P. f. Dro-
han, J. Fred DOnnelly, John Power, p
+. Mofitt, Thomas g. Kelley. NJ. A.
O'Rourke, John Harkins, John ]. Grif-
fin, Arthur l.. Desautelles, Albert j.
Handlin, William Farnham, Patrick
Quinn, William j. Farmer Edmund A.
Walsh, l.. j. Fenley John Connolly, F..
j. Paduls, D. j. Padua, p. NJ. Conlou,
r.. ]. Kelliher, r.. ]. Hurley, Edward
Hunt and John Daesen. The music for
the mass consisted of old Gregorian
chants.
The "Kyrie" was sung by Patrick f.
Drohan Of the Sacred Heart Church
choir. The solos of Dies irae" were
sung by Thomas F. Hanlon Of st.
Anne's, Edmund A. Walsh of st.
- ),
John Harkins of st. Stephens and
Daniel Downey Of St. Pauls. At the
offertory male quartet sang the de
profundis." The quartet consisted of
NJ. w. Handlin, Daniel DoWney, NJ. j.
Drohan and r.. A. Walsh. Eugene A
OConnor sang the "Sanctus" After
the elevation the male quartet sang
pie Jesu." The "Agnus Del" was
sung by James j. O'Leary.
At the communion j. Fred Donnelly
sang the Requiem eternam," and az.
ter mass the chorus sang Liberia" No
3 with solos by NJ, ]. Drohan. In all
tunes the chorus sang as well as solo.
lists.
The panegyric was pronounced by
Rev. Daniel F.. McGillicuddy, pastor OF
st. Stephens Church. He delivered q
most eloquent eulogy, the best tribute
to it's pathos and eloquence being the
suppressed sobs heard in all parts OF
the church as he touched on the valor
patriotism and sufferings of the deat
heroes. FIR. McGillicuddy spoke as fol.
lows.
Happy the people whose annals
are vacant" With truth may this
aphorism be spoken OF the men ano
women who have worshipped within
these holy precincts during the peace
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
GO TO BOSTON TODAY.

Capt. H. w. Haynes, Lieut. r. H.
Boswell and Lieut.. William E. Sayles,
the recently elected officers of B Bat
terry, will go to Boston this afternoon
and appear before the military examin-
ing board.
The battery at a meeting last even
ing voted to accept the invitation to at
tend the lecture which is to be given
at Mechanics hall, March A. by Capt.
Rabbit of the regular army.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
HOTEL ARRIVALS.

Bay State House-F. c.. Gaffney, New
York; Lois Ullmann, New York; c. F.
West Baltimore; +. F. Thomas, Balti-
more; Mrs. NJ. D. Lewis, Moosup; May
Nichols, Sterling; Marcus Wise, New
York; w. j. Luther, Attleboro; James
Gilbert, Boston; John Lloyd, Boston: w.
w. Locke, Boston; William Leckie, New
York; M. Kuhe, New York; Mr.. and
Mrs, George w. KimbalI, Boston; l..
Smith, .Springfield; A. W. Rounds, Bos-
ton; Mr.. and Mrs. P. ]. Lusea, Boston:
NJ Adler. New York; Joseph e. Harri-
Ia; H. B. Dickerman, New York: F. f.
Benjamin Boston; Michael Natal, New
3 oIIS A: Sanders, New. York; D H.
armstrong, Providence George r. Hunt
Charles E. Irwin, Springfield; G. r. f.
Doris, st. Louis, Mo; ]. H. Cohn, New
1 12P X ~ MI and Mrs. Chester p. Greene.
Niagara Falls: M Rauner New York;
~ IL. W. Besse, Springfield; c. NJ Middle
brook, Providence; T. r. Jenkins, Chi
cago; I. M. Block, New York.
Commonwealth Hotel-Arthur P. Eel
ton. Boston: D. II. DeIand, Boston; H.
A. Fisher New York; R. f. Eldred Bat
tie Creek Mich; D. W. Biggs, Boston:
W. G Church. Paxton: ]. G. g. Laronia
\. Il; Charles n. Metisner, New York:
y, W Griffin, Springfield; A. Gardner
ElonIfeai' NJ. ID. Booth. Boston; George
f wi dChlldsi I, New York; r. $. Dean, Spring
Mcintyre, Savannah, Ca; Burton W,
smith; Springfield; N. C. Matthews,
georgia; William Starratt, Beverly: W
= =. MorlSey; Wsltham; D. Wolf, Boston;
george p rage, Pawtucket; J. o. Stearns,
aver ). j Weaver, New York; ]. r
New York; NJ. W. Becton, New York;
". II, Rubin, New York: IL. G, Solomon
New " rk; William More, Gardner: a.
" Pearce Providence: r. w. Wells
New Britain, Ct; j. A. Courtney, New
Waldo House F. p. wilkins. agent
James A, Herne; Mr. and Mrs. Fl. Cor
don' Chicago; Mr. and Mrs. Thomas
Roberts, New London; r. p. Tilton New
YORK W, j. Humphrey, New York; P.
". LoWen Lewiston: w. F., Babbitt
Boston; G. III. Baker, Boston: II. g.
lanes lanes BoSton; w. II. Kelley, Provi-
T ~ I'LL X w Helson, Portland Me; R.
,MNarren; Dan Quinlan. Arthur Rirbv'
Thomas Donnelly, Tom Mack, FNIgene
+ orr9St Fred Forrest, John Beers. Will
lam lam Everhart John Dickens, Harry Shell
G h1ii; lie ices cProsser G, A. Skecher, Fred
d: A. Mcdonald, Doc Quigley viii Pat
ten Lee Ferriman Charles CartweIl WI
liam Althaw, Fields Minstrels.
Lincoln House-w. E. Brown. Boston.
P. c. Farrell, Boston W. S. Burnban,
Providence; A. s. Chase. Providonce.
Charles q. Taylor. Providence, II
Waite, NeEth Attleboro: A, n T.areaa,
ig FRANK Fl. Bell, Boston: Ellis
NNIIeS' NeW ore; y =. g. Stall, New York:
R ~; a. Metcalf' Boston; j. n. Morris,
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
BENEFIT TO ]. H. TAYLOR.

The sixth annual benefit dance to j.
H. Taylor was given at 566 Main street,
last night. The officers in charge of the
floor were w. H Bracket, floor direc-
tor; H. c. Marshall, assistant; b. S.
Hunt, G. w. Hiscox, F. H. Joslin, A. H.
Smith, II. NJ. Barrett, r. P. Currier
and Walter Stimson, aids. Refresh
ments were served during the evening.
tons orchestra
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
CELEBRATED THE DAY.

The young people of the Adams
square Baptist church celebrated
Washington's birthday in a fitting
manner last evening. A supper which
was partaken of by nearly 200 people
was given from $50 to s o'clock.
me ladies in charge of the supper
We're Mrs e. w. Cutler, Miss Nettie Il.
I0nin, Miss Jennie NJ Durfee and Miss
hlIaaneth Meldrum. In the evening a
very ENJOYABLE entertainment was given
by the young people.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
AaacCCk'S S eSs%Ts

ID HEIR WORK WHILE YOU DO YOURS,
That is, u you have a lame or weak
put on the plaster and go about your
work, cure follows, sometimes imma-
diately. They are the only good plasters
Don't accept substitute whether cheap
or costly.
The Worcester spy. [volume] (Worcester, Mass.) 1898-1904, 1899-02-23
WORCESTER REPRESENTED.

a delegation of 20 attended the an
lIudi session of the state council of the
~ ~ - a. NJ, at Lawrence Encampment
hlali' III Boston, yesterday. A change
was made in the officers and in the
shuttle the Worcester delegation Sc
cured an ample representation. A vote
was passed placing the membership OF
the state council on a representative
Dasls, Among the officers elected were
Daniel Parlin Treas; A. H.. Longley.
y, T.; j. IS. Knox trustee F. II. Hay
this city.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Remarkable Rescue.

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld,
Ill makes the statement, that she
caught cold which settled on her lungs
she was treated for month by her
family physician. bat grew worse. be
told her she was hopless victim OF
consumption and that no medicine
could cure her Her druggist suggested
DR. Kings New Discovery for Con
sumption she bought bottle and 10
her delight found herself benefited
from first dose. She continued its use
and after taking six bottles, found her
self sound and we'll now does her own
housework, and is as well as she ever
was. Free iri u bottle, Of this Great
Discovery at NJ. NJ Lewis Drug Store.
Only 30 cents and 81 90. every bottle
guaranteed
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
slnn ReuArd. 800.

The readers eff this paper Will be pleased TO
learn tnat there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure in all
It's stages, and that is Catalrh. Hal s Catarrn
Cure is the only positive cure known TO the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being consti'
tuti nal disease. requires constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. thereby de-
stroying the foundation of the disease, and
giving the patient strength by building up
the constitution and assisting nature in do
ing its work. The propnetors have so much
faith in its curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any case that. it
fails TO cure. Send for list of testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c,
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Three Doctors in Consultation.

when you are sick, what you like
best is to be chosen for a medicine In
the first place: what experience tells
you is best, to be chosen in the second
place what reason (i.e., Theory says
is best is to be chosen in the last place.
But if you can get DR.. Inclination
DR.. Experience and DR.. Reason to hold
a consultation together, they Will give
YOU the best advice that can be taken. y
When you have a bad cold Dr.
Inclination would recommend Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy because 1t is
pleasant and safe TO take DR.. Experience
would recommend it because il never
fails to effect a speedy and permanent
cure. DR.. Reason would recommend
it because it is prepared. on scientific
princsples. and acts on natures plan In
relieving the lungs. opening the secre-
tion and restoring the system to a
natural and healthy condition For sale
by NJ NJ. Lewis. Druggist.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26
Correspondence Of The Free Lance }

Correspondence Of The Free Lance
Alden, oct %. 1899
Last evening was an enjoyable day
for the members Of Hanover Church,
there being all day services Rev.
Frederick Cltybrook, so well.known
throughout the entire Northern Neck,
preached two fine sermons to good con-
gregation that attentively listened
while this able divine earnestly point
ed them to Christ He described in
impressive language how he had
been led to look up through ma
ture to natures God. and told how
1.-The heavens declaring the glory Of
God" had led him TO seek and serve
that God Ii has been rumOred in this
section that Mr.. Claybrook would prob
ably receive call to serve Hanover and
several o'her Baptist churches in this
county, but the report is incorrect. He
says he has no desire TO leave the good
people he now serves. and to whom he
is deeply attached.
The Baptist parsonage between here
and Edge Hill, has not yet been com
pleted, though it has been pat under
cover, and with vigorous efforts could
be finished at an early day.
Politics, OF course. are stirring our
people considerably. and probably this
portion Of the county hears more on
the subject than any other, as Mr.
Henry I. Garnett resides near here,
where he is greatly admired for many
fine qualities He is popular among
both white and colored Of this COM
munity. and Of his election there is
but little doubt
Mr.. J O. Nlnde, whose store was so
maliciously burnt last August, is busy
having lumber hauled to rebuild. and
the work has been commenced. He will
build on the foundation Of his former
store
The family Of Mr Henry Treakle. at
Maple Grove, has been greatly afflicted
lately Some weeks ago one OF Mr.
Treakle's sons returned from Washing
ton sick with typhoid fever-the en-
tire family except one daughter con-
tracted the disease, and some Of them
have been very sick We are glad TO
hear they are all improving.
Mr.. Kendall's family. who recently
moved here from W. Va, has had
coed deal Of sickness in it. but they
too, are better.
Mr.. VIM. E MoClannahan is also inn
proving.
Mrs. Addison Dishmau. who spent
the summer with her daughter, Mrs
Bouton, in Essex county. has returned
accompanied by her grand daughter
Miss Bouton.
Mrs Monds, wife Of Rev. Mr.. MoDds
of Westmoreland, is visiting her father
Mr.. Price. near here.
Miss Belle Brown left last week fol
Baltimore where she has a fine posi-
ton as teacher in one Of the public
schools. Several Of the young ladie
of 1.-The Ridge" have recently left her
to accept positions to teach.
1t is with sincere regret that we hav'
Just heard Of the destruction by fire Of
cleveland, " the home of Major j. j
Mason, near Comorn.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1899-10-26

Many so called educated Chinese,
says the North China Herald, firmly
believe that a kingdom exists where
all the inhabitants are pigmies; one
where all are giants another where
all are women, and, still another
where every person has hole through
the center of his body, so that, by
means of pole thrust through the
hole, they may be carried from one
nlaea To another.