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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

remember hearing the following
story from the late Canon Bardslsy.
author Of English Names and Sur
names" There was once a woman
"a little 'crackey.' think" said tho
canon, by way OF parentb esis-who had
son whom she had christened
What" Her idea seems to have been
that when in after days he was asked
his name, and kept saying What"
amusing scenes would fellew, which
was likely enough. especially II the
boy was careful to pronounce the as
pirate. Such scene did, believe.
occur once when he went. to school,
and was told. a. a newcomer, to stand
up and furnish certain particulars.
what is your manner" asked the
teacher. What" blurted out the boy,
amid the laughter Of the class. What
il your manner" asked the master
again, with more emphasis. What"
replied the boy. your name. sir!"
roared back the Infatuated pedagogue.
What, What" roared back the terri
fed urchin. The sequel I forget, but
I believe it one of those cases in which
the follies Of the parents are visited on
the children Of the first generation
Notes and Queries.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
The Ever Blooming Roses.

Ever-blooming roses may be raised
from seed, and will flower the first
season. The prettiest way to arrange
ever blooming roses is to plant them
in circular bed on the lawn or in the
garden. One could hardly have bed
Of any other flowers which would give
half the delight and satisfaction
through the summer and fall. The
bed should be made mellow and rich.
In the North the plants would have
10 be housed for the winter. Keep a
good lookout for weeds.
Some people make the mistake of
looking for all the excellent qualities
in one rose. Lovers of roses who can
afford to buy them will be able to have
all the common kinds by exchanging
with their friends. The blush rose.
the moss rose, the June pink rose, the
cabbage, the damask, the Persian yell
low, the white and the sweet briar
rose make a collection not to be de-
spised. These are all hardy. Late
in the fall give them a good mulch of
manure, and in the spring add SCOT to
more manure and spade it in. All the
dead wood should be cut out and the
tops of tue plants pruned slightly.
Eternal vigilance is the price of
roses. The rose chafer, little green
worms and aphis, may be speedily
disposed of by using an emulsion of
kerosene and sour milk. Apply it
thoroughly to the bushes on the under
as well as the upper side of the leaves.
To make the emulsion, take one part
of Kerosene to two parts of slightly
sour milk, and mix them together
until they from ielly-like substance.
Add to one part of this Jelly twelve
parts of water, and apply with a
sprayer or sprinkler.
AS for the tiny spiders that infest
roses, drown them. Water is the one
remedy for them. Rose slugs can be
destroyed with powerful hellebore.
sprinkled on when the bushes are wet
with dew.
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h eep on Hand,

The one all-important mixture that
every tree-owner should have on hand
is kerosene emulsion. This is made
by dissolving half a pound of hard
soap in hot water; then add two gal
Ions of kerosene, and churn with a
pump for ten minutes; then add about
three gallons of hot water, and you
will have the emulsion in good condi-
ton for storage. When you wish to
apply this mixture, dilute it with five
or ten parts for trees, and for rose
bushes the solution should lie very
much weaker; otherwise you will
damage the foliage of your bushes
and the flowers as well. 1t is far bet
ter to experiment with weaker solu-
ton; and if insects and slugs are not
destroyed, apply the second day
stronger solution. For scale insects
you may make the solution very much
stronger, and rub it stoutly into your
trees. Bear in mind always that pure
kerosene is as deadly to vegetation as
to animal life, and must be applied
with common-sense and caution. 1t
is unwise to be without stock of this
emulsion on hand the whole year
through.
The experience of horticulturists
during 1898 ought to have taught them
the necessity of also having on hand
Bordeaux mixture. During July and
August of the year a fungus develop
menttook place, which ruined millions
of barrels of apples, as we'll as Sc
riously injured the pear crop. This
could have been met and checked by
a prompt application of the Bordeaux.
l think it as we'll for us at all times to
apply Bordeaux in the spring. 1t is
made by mixture of copper sulphate
and quicklime. Dissolve six pounds
of the sulphate in four gallons of
water, slack the lime in an equal
amount of water. Then mix the two
and increase the water to forty gal
Ions. Keep your barrel, as we'll as
the kerosend emulsion, and all other
materials, in separate room in your
barn, where they can be locked up
tight Bear in mind that all rot
moulds and mildews are of the fungus
order and demand the same applica-
ton. The solution can do no harm
where it does no good. Remember
that successful orchardist is one who
is already furnished with spraying
materials, pumps, etc., and is not
compelled to hunt up a neighbor to
borrow materials. All fungoid attacks
are very sudden, and will not allow of
any delay in the application of rene
dies. e. P. Powell in New York Tri-
bune.
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ABOUT BERNHARDT.

Nine. Bernhard gives the following
account of her admission into the Con-
servatoire: "Auber was present, and
asked mo: Your name is Sarah? Yes,
SIR You are a Jewess?' BY birth,
sir. but I have been baptized Sarah
then recited two verses of Les Deux
Pigeons" and was interrupted. THAT
will do; you are admitted" Then came
the business Of selecting the right
class. Beauvallet declared for tragedy,
Resnier for comedy, Provost for both,
and Sarah selected both, and thus de-
voted herself simultaneously to the
culture OF the two muses.. Melpomene
and Thalia.
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whence came rns s.psHss~

The people Of Japan have shown
such adaptability to European ideas
that particular interest attaches to the
conclusion OF a writer In the "Transac-
lions" of the Japan Society that the
ancestors OF the present inhabitants OF
Japan built thu sepulchral chambers
called dolmens in that country. No
similar dolmens are found anywhere In
Asia until the search comes westward
to the shores OF the Caspian sea. land
for more closely allied forms 1t Is nee
essary to go yet farther to Western
Europe" 1t Ia shown that the orig.
inal inhabitants Of Japan. the Amos.
were driven out by invaders from
whom the present inhabitants are de-
snAndad
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
A Troublesome Insect,

The forest tent caterpillar has inva.
ded the orchards and fruit trees as
well as the sugar naples and shade
trees in many sections this year. As
they build no nests like those of the
tent caterpillar they are more difficult
TO destroy, and there seems to be no
remedy for them but spraying with
Paris green when they are Young.
The difficulty lies in the fact that when
they are noticed they have usually
stripped the foliage from the tree or
a part of it, and by that time they are
so we'll grown that they have reached
the point where Professor Munson
says they seem to grow and fatten on
Paris green.
They also leave the trees they be-
gin work on, and migrate to others,
and while person is spraying a tree
where they have been, no small part
Of them may be at work in some other
tree or trees near by. where they will
not be noticed until the limbs begin
TO look bare. The Maine Farmer saws
they may be prevented from going mp
The trunk of tree by binding a piece
Of paper around the trunk and smear
ing that with mixture of grease and
powdered sulphur, using enough sui
phur to prevent the grease from soft
sning and running down the tree.
They will not pass the line, and the
editor says he has seen the trunk of a
tree and the ground several feet
around it literally covered with them,
stopped by such q band. Where they
are found early enough spray the
tree on which they are with Paris
green and then bandage it that they
may not escape.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
>F0R FARM And GARDEN.
Feeding Glover to Fowls.

The very common advice to feed
clover to hens as an aid to egg pro-
duction needs caution attached to it.
If hens have grain with the clover
they will not probably eat too much
of the lighter food for their good.
But exclusive reliance on cut clover
as winter feed for day or two may
80 clog the gizzard with light indigest-
IDLE food. that when grain is given it
only makes the matter worse by fur
nishing more heating material to fer
ment in the crop. Wherever much
grain is given to fowls they become
too fat to lay, and it is such hens that
are most likely to be crop bround.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
An Unn.csss.ry K.pl..stio,.

He was describing a hold-up in
which he had played the star part.
YES" he said. 1.-The biggest ruf1ian
held me SO tightly against the brick
wall that / could feel the mortar
scratching my backbone. Gimme
your watch he growled. I gave 1t to
him Immediately" There was a pause.
Gave 1t right up, eh?" said the
breathless listener. Yes" said the
victim, 81 did" Then he dreamiIy
added: you see, was pressed for
time!"-Cleyeiand Plain Dealer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
DehOrning the Calf.

Horns are an unmitigated nuisance
IN a nerd of cattle. In every herd
there is one ''boss" if not more; and
it requires feed to provide the energy
to light and the activity to elude the
fighter. Hornless cattle can be kect
III smaller enclosures, will DESTROY
less folder, will utilize what thew eas
10 better advantage and can be shipped
at less expense. Horns are expensive
from whatever standpoint they are
viewed. But there need not be con.
stant dehorning Of grown animals.
The growth of the horn can readily
be prevented.
When the calf is born there are no
indications OF horns. But their de.
velopment begins at once. and in a
very short time the button can be felt
Cat away the hair about this NIB or
ba.ioa; wipe the hairless par. with =
sponge dirrsa IN water and ammonia,
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The large herd of fallow deer In
Birmingham park, the seat of the late
Sir Frederick Milbank, near Barnard
castle, has been sold en- bloc to Capt.
Ormrod Of Wyresdale park, Lanca-
shire. The herd is one of the finest
in the north OF England. The deer
were caught the other day, and placed
in specially constructed wooden cages.
which were driven in long carts to the
station at Barnard castle, whence they
were conveyed by train to Garstang.
Half q dozen of the animals gave a
most exciting chase in the park, and
were ultimately lassoed by a number
Of hOrsemen
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
It ID TO a Frenchwoman. Madame

It 10 TO Frenchwoman, Madame
Percha-Giverne. well know In the gay
capital for her inventions in parasols
and walking-sticks,t that Paris is to owe
this gigantic umbrella. 1t will be
more than three hundred feet in
height, and will be supported by
metal column, the base Of which will
be more than one hundred and twenty
ieet In diameter. The covering will be
tour hundred and fifty feet across, and
will be decorated with designs in col
bred glass, which viii serve at night
to illumine the exterior and interior
With electric light.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

81 notice that your boy mows the
lawn every three or four days. How
do you get him to do it?" "S-sh-h.
Don't let him hear. his papa threat
ened. when he bought the mower, to
punish him severely II he ever dared tc
take II out of the basement"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
virginia's Iirst Settlements.

The first successful settlements in
Virginia were made under the auspices
OF a commercial corporation. The
charter, however, bestowed on one
man full title to large territory, and
gave 10 him alone. With scarcely any
restriction, full Powers to govern the
people iha. settled In the c0ioay.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
The Ale Sed Treasures Were "Faked" in
Central Asia.

Orisntalists will do well 10 be on
their guard in connection with Central
Asian manuscripts, which have Of late
provided them with such an endless
subject OF discussion. says the Scots
man. 1t was Capt. Bower who first
discovered the existence Of some ex-
tremely ancient manuscripts during
his great journey across central Asia,
and DR.. Sven Hedin brought back a
rich collection for the edifcation and
mystihcation Of orientalists. Since
then the supply of ancient manuscripts
has been very great, but it is stated
that the gravest suspicion is now cast
upon the authenticity Of very large
proportion OF these so-called relics of
antiquity.
An English officer who is now en-
gagged in some exploring work in Cen
trail Asia has discovered that there
exists in Khotan a regular manufac-
tory Of the manuscript relics, and so
large is the output that he believes
chat at least SIS per cent OF the manu-
scripts which have reached Europe
from central Asia during recent years
are spurious. The process of manu-
facture has been explained to him, and
70 impressed is he with the difficulty
OF distinguishing between the genuine
and the counterfeit that he has him
self adopted a rule Of never under any
circumstances buying any ancient book
offered to him for sale. Meanwhile
there Is much searching of hearts
among the owners OF the manuscripts
which have already found their way
Into Euronean COLLECTIONS
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

The readers of this paper will be pleased 10
learn that there is at least one dreaded dis
ease that science has been able to cure In all
its stages. and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure Is the only positive cure now known to
stitutional disease, requires = constitutional
treatment Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces Of the ststem, thereby destroy
the patient strength by building up the con-
stitution and assisting nature In doing its
work. The preprfetors have so much faith In
its curative powers that they offer Ono Hun
dred Dollars for any case that It fails to cure.
Send for list Of testimonials. Address
FL. CHENEY& Co., Toledo, 0.
Sold by Druggists, nc.
Halls Family Pillsare the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

Ask Your Dealor for Aliens Foot Ease.
1 powder to shake into your shoes; rests
ne feet. Cures Corns, Bunions, Swollen,
Sore, Hot, Callous, Aching. Sweating Feet
md Ingrowing Nails. Aliens Foot Ease
makes new or tight shoes easy. At all drug
rists and shoe stores, 70 cts. Sample mailed
FREE. Adr's Allen 8. Olmsted, Leroy, N. Y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
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.
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, blackheads,
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-- beauty for ten cents. All drug.
Rists, satisfaction guaranteed. lOc. 25c. Soc.
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Fits permanently cured. No Ats Or nervous
ness after first days use Of DR.. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise free
DIR. r. III. KLINE, Ltd, 93l Arch st. Phila Pa.
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oreyeswsaksned bysyphtlitic diseases are cured
at once by Lconsrdi's Golden Eye Lotion. Sore
ness and Inflammation relieved without pain In
one day Soothing, healing ,stren gthening. Insist
on getting "Leonardis'-it IN axes strong eyes
II at IS cts or forwarded prepaid on receipt Of
price by 5. B. Leonardo Co., Tampa, Fla.
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Hash Is the substance of things hoped Il
nd the evidence of things unseen.
Supreme Court Decisions.

Chief Justice Bleoklsy, Of Ga, has tried ~.
neris Dyspepsia Remedy. His decision:
ATLANTA, Ga, March I4.-Dr Cbas. o. Typsr,
Atlantis. Ga; Ihave used, and am now using,
Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy. IL 10 q mental IS
Of spectacles can frequsntly see the law In
Dpito OF unsuitable or 800 much diet. LOGAN r.
bLEcKLRY." Price Soc. a bottle at all druggists;
DR. sent for price, express paid, by Tyner Dys-
pepsia Remedy Co., - Mitchell St, Atlanta, Ga.
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In her counsel practical assistance,
Mrs. Pinkham's address is Lynn.
Mass.
MRS. MABEL Coon, Correctienville.
Ia. tells how Mrs. Pinkham saved
her life. She says:
II cannot thank you enoagh for
what your medicine has done for me.
/ can recommend it as one of the best
medicines on earth for all women's
Ills. I suffered for two years with
last became bedfast. Three of our
good so l concluded to try Lydia
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18
The Best Man Wins,

Prize fighting ma not be a pleasant subject.
but It teaches a lesson nevertheless-ths in
ability of man to hold the championship for
any length OF time. How unlike that great
champion of heath, Hostetter's stomach Bit
tors which has never been beaten. and Tor
nifty years has met and conquered the worst
cases OF constipation, dyspepsia. bfliousness
and liver trouble See that Q private Revenue
Stamp covers IN Q neck Of the bottle.
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To quit tobacco easily and forever, be mag
netic. full OF life, nerve and vigor, take No-To-
BAG, the wonder worker that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, SOC or 81. Cure guaran.
teed. Booklet ard sample free Address
Sterling Remedy Co, Chicago or New York
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

When some people attempt to put on airs
they pile cyclones on top Of hurricanes.
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7NHE Ms Of women overshadow their whole lives.
Some women constantly getting medical treat.
msnt and are never well. "A woman best undsrstands
womens Ills and the who consult Mrs Pinkham and
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1899-11-18

Mrs.Winslows Soothing Syrup for childrea
teething, softens the gums, red ucing In nnmmn
ton allays pair, cures wind collie. POO a bottl .
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CURRENT TOPICS.

Leslie Bassett. thirteen years old, f.
riding across the many miles Of prai-
tie between Colorado ane the Missouri
river. The idea of making this jaunt
across three states struck the boy last
winter. Attempts to persuade him to
abandon the trip were useless. An
ticipating that highwaymen might at
tack him, he practiced with a revolver,
and on his departure carried q gun.
The boy wears a bicycle suit, carries
no baggage and only little money.
He Is an accomplished amateur enter
tainer, and relies on his ability In this
line to win the shekels of the Kansans
and obtain accommodation en- route.
A Schemer.
Bannister-"So you think you will
spend your vacation at some inland
resort?' Housewives. don't feel
that we can afford to 60 to the sea-
shore this year." Bannister-"what
place do you expect to go tor" How
son-"I don't know. Haven't the least
idea. Somewhere here in the west,
though. Ny wife always decides such
matters" Bannister-"Is she partial
to the western resorts Howson-
mo, but I've been urging that we go
to the sea or some fashionable place
down east. Chicago Times-Herald.
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Now 10 the Time to Plant ttrawberrics.
Our FREQ pub icat ons tell how to make money
on them Strawberry Specialists, hittre.l N. q.
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There is nothing that affords people more
pleasure for less money than self-esteem.
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From an orthodox point of view forewarn-
I'd Is sometimes forewarmed.
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The best time to 60 to the country is when
the trees leave.
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Compliments prove Rothing-not even adj
niration.
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Money makes the'man only when the man
makes the money.
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Economy may be wealth, but it Is not sat-
sfaotory Inheritance.
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Beauty II Blood Deem.

A blind woman never squanders any none
for mil rors.
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Syphilitic Eyes

More men give according to their mean ness
than according TO their means.
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po,t TOBACCO spit and sn,ote Your Tn. iv.y.

A man has one big annoyance each day and
: woman has dozen small Cnes.
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Educate Your Bowels with Sascarsts.
Candy Cathnrtic. cure constipation forever
ioc, ESQ. II c. O. G. fail. druggists refund money
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PIso's Cure .or Consumption IS an A No
Asthma medicine.--W. r. WILLIAMS Anti.
och. H.. pril II. 1904.
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800 Reward. 800.

man who can be fooled the same way
four times Is a fool,
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No-To-Bac for FIFTY Cent?.
Guaranteed tobacco habit cure, makes weAh
men strong. blood pure. soc. 81. All druggista
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When You lose money and gam wisdom by
IL your To- 8 is your gain.
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A handsome woman Is jewel; q good wom-
an Is treasure-Sanide.
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To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Csthartfc. loo or ETC
@. C. G. fell to cure. druggists refund money
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You should remember that people are quick
to notice" things.
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pear.
Mrs. DoLE STANLEY.
Ca mpb . llsburg. Ind.
writes: :" DEAR Mrs.
PrNKHAM-I was troubled
with sick headache and
was so weak and nervous.
II could hardly 60. A
friend called upon me ono