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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
A Wonderful Yarn.

Seven years ago farmer living
west Of Webster City, Ia, hung his
vest on the fence in the barnyard, and
as q result of it . wonderful story is
told.
A calf chewed up pocket in the
garment in which was standard gold
watch. Last week the animal, staid
old milk COW, wss butchered for beef,
and the timepi~ce was found in such
a position between the lungs OF th<
COW, that the process of respiration,
the closi q in and filing the lungs,
kept the stemwiAder wound up, and
the watch had lost but + Lr mimi es
in the seven years, Chicago Times
Herald,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
CHILDREN's COLUMN.
The Bedtime FOlks.

always hate to go to bed fore other folkses
go,
Because they take the light away or turn the
wick down low.
They say won't go right asleep with lights
a-blazin' high,
An laugh an call me 'fraidy-cat, because
tease and cry:
Why, dark Is just the awfllest time Of any
time Of day
IT'S then the COLLINS, gnomes an ghosts
come out to scare an play.
The ghosts come slidin' down the hall an
creak the nursery door,
An COLLINS play at hide-and-seek upon the
big black floor.
Our Tabbyskins comes sneakin In, with eyes
like chunks of fire;
The witch's cats camp on our fence a-prac-
ticin' their choir,
The brownies on our attic floor keep dancin'
pit-a-pat,
No, don't tell met isn't mice, nor faint
no great big rat.
know about the bedtime sprites-Tm sure
you must agree
I've read too many fairy books to let them
things fool me.
An 80 1 just lie wide awake an cover up my
head.
An wisht was better boy. till mother
comes to bed.
Caroline Wetherell.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
The Ant as q Farmer.

The little ants have an industry all
their own in the care and breeding Of
insects called aphides which serve
them as cows. Although the aphides
do not give milk, they supply the ants
with a sweet liquid which is nutritious
and pleasant to the taste.
The aphides live on the stems of
plants, and the busy little workers
that cultivate them build tunnels over
these stems. leaving small opening
at either end, just large enough for
one of their number to pass in and
out. The aphides are we'll fed and
cared for by the ants, and they repay
this attention by a generous supply of
the honey-like fluid each day. The
ants manage to keep their COWS from
generation to generation, carefully
protecting them through the winter
from cold and storms by a velvety
blanket of dry moss, and over this an
other covering of pastelike substance.
In the spring, when the young are
Matching, the ants seek food in the
field, and not until the young aphides
crawl out from under the moss
blankets do the ants begin the work
of carrying away the winter cover
ings. With the return of summer
these little ants and farmers work
faithfully that their cattle" may
thrive for the harvest days.-New
York Tribune.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
Tho Mischievous Puppy.

One day little puppy had just re-
ceived bath and his mother told him
not to go out until he was quite dry,
but the little dog, who never did .
thing his mother told him, thought II
wouldn't do him any harm to 60 out
for a walk, and while his mother was
sleeping he went ont very quietly, so
she wouldn't wake up. When once
out OF the house he raced and jumped
and barked and chased the pretty
butterflies until he was so tired out
he didn't know what to do. At last
he came to muddy pool of water and
he walked right through it, and 80 OF
course he got all dirty.
The little puppy began to feel so
tired that he lay down to rest, and fell
asleep. He slept for long time, and
when he awoke it was very dark. and
the moon was shining on him through
the trees. He started up in fright
and began to whine, but no one an
swered him, so he stopped and ley
down again, but he could not sleep
and he didn't know where he was.
Lie ulSOucuAoAt puppy UC61A w
think of his home in the barn and
wished he had never left it. When
daylight began to dawn he thought be
heard noise in the bushes close by
and when he looked he saw two
shining eyes fixed upon him.
He did not stay there q minute
longer, but started to run away as fast
as ever his legs would carry him.
Then he heard whatever it was COM
ing right behind him, and he tried to
run faster and faster, but he could
not run fast enough. and pretty soon
he shut his eyes and gave himself up
for lost. He dropped down on the
ground, and right on top of him came
two big paws, and then he heard his
name. He opened his eyes, and there,
looking into his face, was his own
mother! 1t was she who had been
Watching him from the bushes and
chased him when he ran.
With joyous bark and one lesp he
was on his feet, asking forgiveness.
His mother took him home and read
him a very serious lecture on disobe-
dience, and then washed all the mud
and dirt off him and put him to bed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11

action-cowardly, he thought-of the
commanders. He could keep still no
longer. Seeing no prospect of gen.
eral action, he boldly, and in defiance
of every order issued, quilted his sta
ton and selected a Spanish ship Of
equal force to try the issues with.
For half an hour it was an open ques-
ton whether Hawke had done wisely
brave deed or simply mad one, but
at the end of that half hour, in which
some brilliant fighting was done, the
Spanish ship was prisoner. and the
captains wisdom as well as bravery
was clearly demonstrated.
When official and public opinion
had had time to decide on the merits
and dement's of the principal actors
In the engagement, flag promotion
took place, in which the name of Cap
tain Hawke was passed over. The
slight was followed by verdict from
the naval authorities dismissing him
from the service for his disobedient
bravery.
But the matter was not yet settled.
His majesty, King George, had some
thing to say. He inquired why the
officer had been dismissed, and was
frankly informed that 1t was because
Captain Hawke had disobeyed orders
by quitting the line to fight the Span
ish ship Poder.
"WhatP" cried the indignant mon
arch. Disgrace man for fighting
too much? He shall be my admiral. "
This was the royal verdict, and it is
said that some years later, in 1859,
when Hawke gained q signal victory
over the French feet, the king was
so overjoyed. that his judgment in the
choice of an admiral had been vindi-
Gated, that he pulled the wig from his
head and kicked it about the palace OF
Kensington for very gladness that he
had given England so great an ad-
miral.-Youth's Companion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
PEARLS OF THOUGHT.

II cheerfulness knocks for admis-
sion, we should open our hearts wide
10 receive it for 1t never comes mop
portunely.
A thoughtful observer remarks that
there are two classes of persons whom
It is hard to convince against their
Will-wemen and men.
Temperance and labor are the two
sest physicians of men; labor sharp.
ems the appetite, and temperance pre-
rents him from indulging in excess.
Learning is either good or bad &C
,ording to him that has it-an excel
ent weapon, if we'll used; otherwise,
ike sharp razor in the hands Of q
child.
Life is no idle dream, but solemn
reality based on and encompassed by
.ternity. Find out your work, and
stand to it; the night cometh when no
man can work.
All brave men are brave in initiative,
but the courage which enables them
TO succeed where others dare not even
attempt is never SO potent as when 1t
leads to entire self-forgetfulness.
Not unremembered is the hour when
FIRST friends met. Friends, but friends
On earth, and therefore dear; sought
oft, and sought almost as oft in vain,
yet always sought, so native to the
heart, so much desired and coveted by
all.
Those who despise fame seldom de-
serve it. We are apt to undervalue
the purchase we cannot reach, to con-
ceal our poverty the better. 1t is a
spark which kindles upon. the best
fuel, and burns brightest in the brav-
est breast.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11

sAuks disgraces his name and the great
name of Wyandauch, then should l
by right OF my birth save the honor OF
my tribe. We have no time for words,
Uncas; obey or die. Better you wero
dead than this disgrace should con-
tinue."
Out, outl- he shouted. Il am still.
chief Of the Montauks, and / stand on
the hunting ground Of my fathers"
"A mailman cannot be chief OF thd
Montauks. When to-morrow's sun has
risen, our people will have disowned
you and proclaimed me queen. Already
] feel the power that their voices wiz
give, and in advance l shall begin the
exercise Of my authority" Untilla
turned to Ralph Denham and said
quickly, do not hesitate to shoot that
mailman down if he does not obey me.
Ralph again raised his pistols and
askei:
What is the order Of Untilla?"
Il command that Uncas, no longer
chief Of the Montauks, lie down on the
floor"
You hear the order; obey or fire, I"
said Ralph.
A glance told the chief that this was
no idle threat, 30 he shot out another
oath and obeyed.
Now, dots noah like sinse, croaked
Dill h, who, divining Untilla's purpose,
groped under the bed and drew there
from bundle Of rope and an old net,
the ruin of fishing seine.
Ralph Denham watched. while the
two women, with wonderful skill and
rapidity, fastened the ropes about this
unrighteous Samson.
With the captains assistance they
lifted the chief to the cot and arranged
the scarlet uniform under his head and
shoulders.
Not knowing when she might be
called on to exercise her skill, Dinah
always went provided with herbs and
rude surgical appliances. With much
skill she dressed the chiefs wounded
hand, whispered in an ironical way that
he mustn't move about much, and then
telling him that she would call pro.
fessionally In the morning, she wished
him refreshing sleep and pleasant
dreams, and turning to Untilla and
Ralph asked them If they were ready to
leave.
While Dinah WIGS dressing the
wounded mans hand, Untilla gave
Ralph the disguise which the Squire had
sent, helped him to assume 1t. and, al
the same time gave careful report OF
what had happened at Squire Condits.
They were about to leave the hut,
when Dinah stopped suddenly and said:
Them ez loss blood hez 'unger fob
watah."
From under the cot she drew an
earthen pot and went out. She soon
came hack with the vessel full Of water.
and raising the chiefs head she made
him drink, then she laid the pot within
reach.
They covered the fire with ashes,
closet the door behind them, and start
ed for Squire Condit's.
Mrs. Condit and Ellen though quite
prepared for Ralph's return. could not
keep back their surprise at seeing him.
They kissed him many times, and in
accordance with the 6quire's strict or
ders, they insisted on taking him to his
own room.
He wanted light, but as Squire Con-
dit had given orders to have no light
burning there, they refused.
Where Is my father?" asked Ralph
he had always called him by that name.
He has gone for Valentine and Mr..
Hedges" replied Ellen.
At that moment the EQuire's step and
the Squire's voice were heard without
in the garden.
Ito DE Continued
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
CARE FOR YOUR PIANO.
aow 70 Keep the Instrument In 0ssA
Order.

It n well to sometimes rub the wires
gently with ehamois or flannel cloth.
and to pass a soft muslin over the
sounding board by means Of slender
point which will slip between the
wires and engage the cloth, which may
then be carefully moved over the sur
face. taking OF the dust. A steel GRO
Chef hook or q stout knitting needle
will answer the purpose. 1t is advis-
able to keep little camphor inside
the case, for If the moth has been at
tracted by the felt used in. various
parts 1t viii serve as means Of pro-
ksction against this pest. The temper
ature Of the room should be moderate
ana q even as may be. Extreme
heat that II drying should always be
avoided. 30 q piano should not stand,
q u often the case, too near q ire.
An instrument should be opened for =
short time each day; II It IL not much
used this II especially desirable. Often
there appears a-sort Of bloom upon the
sase, or the wood looks dingy and
bsems to be In need of cleaning. 1t is,
however. very uncertain work to at
tempt to Improve the hne finish OF y
piano with polish. Instead, the meth
Cd recommended and used by pro-
1sDsional tuner = one that may ~
safely tested, with the certainty thas
h will not be the means q gathering
additional dust, as oils and polishss
are apt to do. Take the finest toilet
soap and luKewarm water and wash
q little Of the piano at time. as you
would wash a baby's face, using sofs
cloth, and working upon space not
larger than your hand. Wipe it on
With clear water and rub well with
4 clean polishing cloth until 1t is per-
testify dry and well polished. The fine
soApsuds do not affect the original I'm
ish In the least, but simply removes
that which obscures 1t, and II rubbed
absolutely dry, with brisk motion.
the result is that the piano is cleaned
and Frightened.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
A Kings Verdict.

The question whether an officer is
justified under any circumstances in
disobeying his commander has been
answered differently by different
judges. Royal authority at one time
went on the affirmative side of the
question. It was in the reign of
George II of England, and the Of
fender was Captain Hawke of the ship
Berwick, of sixty-four guns. The Of
fence was committed during an indie
cisive naval action off Toulon in 1744,
when the English admirals in COM
mand lost the opportunity, to gain q
victory by shrinking from close en-
gagement.
Captain Hawke was indignant. His
country was being wronrad by the in
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11

Il AN determined not to marry an-
til can find lady who, as my wife,
win make a good impression on So
ciety." That's all very well, but
suppose the lady whom you select IL
equally determined not to marry I'm.
til she finds . man who possesses
The same qualifeation:"-b'ilegends
Qaettss.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
ACurious Boiler.

The boiler of cleverly constructed
small working engine, is . quarter.
pound coffee tin; the wheels, quarter
and half-pound tin lids; the chimney,
an umbrella top; the steam pipe, an
India rubber tube; and other parts
consist Of q knitting needle, q bicycle
spoke, piece of brass lamp. some
gas piping, cartridge end and the
screw stopper Of an oil tin.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11
Dogs in the Army.

Probably there is no United States
regiment in existence which does not
possess two or three dogs, and these
army animals, as class, are highly in
tsrssting. They know when the bugle
calls, and when reveille sounds they
get up for the day. Atdrill time they
do not bulge, knowing that the drill
is something in which they have no
part, but when the bugle for dinner
reaches their ears no one in the re-
spective regiment responds more
quickly, and that is saying a good
deal for alacrity.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-02-11

Through Pullman Palace Sleepers
between New Orleans aud Memphis,
Kansas City, 81. Louis and Chicago
without change, making direct connec-
lions with first-class liues to ell points
The great steel bridge spanning ths
Ohio river at Cairo completed, and all
trains freight and passenger) nov run.
ning regularly over il, thns avoiding the
delays and snnoyanceincidens to trans
fer by ferry boat
A. d. HANSON. Gen. Fas. Agt.,
Chicago.
Jro. A. Soorr. d. p. H.. Memphis
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18
BUSINESS CONDUCT NEEDED.

Astoria's need just now is business
conduct on the part Of her commercial
bodies There should be no delay in
appointing Astoria's select man" to
take hand in the great railway deal
now pending in ,he Pacific Northwest.
Astoria's interest should be represented
in that deal by a live. wide awake,
trustworthy. friend. She has millions
Of dollars OF interest in the question
and it is childish not to take a busi-
ness stand in the mater and demand
TO be heard by all the railroads-in-
cluding the A. & C. The chamber Of
commerce should have a special ses-
sion to deliberate on this important
matter. The Astorians remarks of
yesterday have touched a popular
chord. The suggestions made only
need to be vigorously pressed to pro
duce desired results.
II there is to be a struggle let us
know it At once. We should not allow
anyone 20 put OF the day Of plain
speech as to the purposes OF the rail-
ways. 1t win not do TO say it is the
railroads business alone. 1t is not, it
is the peoples business. The people
Of Spokane. headed by Senator Turner
and Judge Gravss. of Spokane, are
pushing the project OF connecting Spo-
kane with Astoria as the place Of ex-
port. via the Dalles-CeHlo portage.
They are reported to claim this open
river" will make Spokane the great
milling center OF the West and add
three cents a bushel to the producers
wheat by cheapening inland freights
10 the seaport
~N NhN NE@A AaAAhds bN lndhinS 81
Astoria common. point with Tacoma
will add at least seven cents a bushel.
or $3.50 a ton, to the wheat of the In
land Empire, because Of cheaper ocean
freiehts. through heavier ship tonnage
and superior terminals at Astoria.
The open river is all right and It is
a project that has had and ever will
have Astoria's earnest support, but the
"open railway is a still greater boOn
which Astoria can offer TO Spokane
and her farmers with little co-opera-
tion on their part. If anyone says it
is useless TO struggle unless our rail-
road aids, we answer, not 50; a thous-
and times, no. We can unite Spokane
and all the interior on the proposition
and secure this great public boon des-
pits the hostility and opposition Of any
pr all the railways.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18

Alex Moody. $3.50; NJ. Blomqulst, 1886;
Karl Peterson. $3.50; Labor road dis.
triet No. l6; A. Lewis, S525; p. Gull
lickson, 81; A. L. johnson. s5.25; Labor
road district No. II. warrenton mills,
supplies read district No. Is S2.6g
Communication read from w. E.
Joplin, superintendent of road district
No. IL, in regard to the road around
Store hill. Ordered that said communi-
cation be received and placed on file
Communication read from d. ]. In
gals. superintendent OF road district
No 4, informing the court that he ad-
vertised for bids for the building Of a
bridge. between Stavebolt landing and
Elandt's place, and that he had received
no bids. but that he will build the
bridge for $2s. Ordered that the super
intendent OF road district No. be in
structed to furnish specifications for the
proposed bridge.
Communication read from p. O.I
Wage, superintendent OF road district
No Is, to the effect that the bridge on
the county road near the II mile post,
is dangerous and unsafe for teams to !
cross. Ordered that the superintendent
Of said road district be instructed TO
post notices. calling for bids to repair
or rebuild said bridge. and forward
bids to the county ocurt on or before
the first day Of the next term OF the
court.
Ordered thai the court do now ad-
journ until tomorrow at 10 o'clock a. m.
Friday, Nov. 10, 1899, Sd day OF term.
Present same as yesterday, court met
and was duly opened at 10 o'clock a. m.
Communication read from Chas. G.
Johnson, superintendent Of road district
No. is, notifying the court that at
regular meeting of the common coun-
I'll of the towl Of New Astoria, reso-
ution was passed instructing the su-
to request the county .
,ourt to allow him to expend the bal
lnce of the money in said road district .
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18
THE COUNTY COURT.
Compiled by j. H. Wherity, County
Clerk, by order Of County Court
(Omcial Report1

NChAiNAel ~ p'A W
In the County Court Of the state Of Or
egon, in and for the County Of Clat-
sop, Wednesday, November 8th, 1899
First Judicial Day Of November term.
Present: Hon. J. H. D. Gray Judge,
H. Lewis and c. Peterson, Commits
sioners, H. ]. Wherity Clerk, and
Thos. Linville, Sheriff.
Court met and was duly opened at
1870 o'clock p. m.
In the matter of c. S. Carrothers and
twenty-seven others to lay out a coun-
ty road to-wit;
Commencing at the Southwest cor
nor Of the Donation Land Claim Of
James Taylor in Clatsop County, Ore
gon, and running thence east along the
south boundary line Of said claim to
Carnehan Hill; thence around the
south side Of Carnehan Hill and the
north end of Cullaby Lake to the east
boundary line Of said Donation Land
Claim; thence by the most practical
route across Sections II and 12 Of T. 7,
N. r. 10 VITO a point in the north
boundary line of the A. Montgomery
Donation Land Claim. in said county
and state and thence along the said
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18
PArixNcr, Thy NAME Is WOMAN,

= 49, - ~
The patience of women is
proverbial, and it argues a
patience almost more than
human which enables them to
endure so much pain and suffer-
ing, which the joyful experience
of their happier sisters ought
surely to induce them to escape
from.
81 suffered from female
sickness for fifteen years"
writes Mrs, A, c, Scott, lie
Roy, Colo, suffered untold
agonies--doctors could not give
me any relief. A lady friend
told me to get Warmers Safe
Cure, | got a bottle and it
helped ire right away. | have
taken six bottles and my health
is better than it has been for
twenty years"
And Mrs, L, B, Smith, of
Ballston Spa, N. Y, after re-
counting how she was almost
providentially led to the use of
Warmers Safe Cure, thus
recounts the happy results:
My nervousness is all gone,
! am able to do lots of work
and am cheerful, for l can now
say what | could not at one
time, that is, that everything
10 'ks bright and life is worth
the living.
Use Warmers Safe Cure. II
WI ! restore the rose to your
cacek, and the brightness to
yoIr eye, and will make you
walt You were intended to be,
a helpmate to your husband.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18

A tailoring establishment OF some
pretcntions. located on Washington
street, Portland, claims TO have made
" suits for dressy Astorlans during the
past six months. This statement IL de-
Med by the Arm OF Povey q Blrchail. at
32' Washington street. near the I'm
perial hotel, who are patronized by the
great majority OF outside customers.
Povey & Birchall make the swell suits
for most OF the stylish Portlanders, and
feel that they are not excelled by any
Portland Arm for out Of town pat
ronage.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18
THEY CIT TO EFT.

Yes they do and the style and finish
they give to meas suits, rank these
gentlemen as expert practical mer-
chant tailors. The material they use
II also the very best and you will al-
ways find them busy at 1904 Yamhlll
St., Portland. Get your next suit there,
and get It now.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18

Go to the Columbia Electric and Re-
pair Company for all kinds OF new and
repair work, from cambric needle 10
bicycle, boiler or engine. Quick work
and satisfaction guaranteed. Logglng
machinery OF all kinds speciality,
shop opposite Ross. Higgins & Co
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18

The following reduced rates are IN
effect via the o, II, 4 N. between Asto.
ria. Portland and intermediate points
along the river; Fare, 90 cents. section,
% cents; lower or upper berth. 80 cents
each, stateroom, rs cents.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1899-11-18

All communications intended for pub
lication should be directed to the edi-
tor. business communications OF all
kinds and remlttanees must be address,
ed to The Astorian."