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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Philippins Hemp.

II q worth noting In regard to the
famous hemp produced exclusively in
he Philippines that the plant yields.
In fact. two qualities. with important
industrial or commercial adaptations
In each case. From the best or
nbrous outer leaf comes the coarse.
strong fiber, which is the best material
used for sailcloths and cordage. 1t be-
Ans particularly recommended by the
fact that 1t Is not easily rotted by salt
water. The fiber yielded by the inner
stalks is fine and weak, and from II
are woven textile fabrics superior in
softness and lightness to those made
of the best Russian hemp. these fab
RIGS. however. being seldom exported
m they are bought by Chinese mer-
chants at Manila for local consump-
ton. 1t is found that. under the best
conditions, Manila hemp produces the
very large quantity OF 1000 pounds O,
flber to the acre. and. though between
b.ooo. 900 and 5000 900 bales have beer
exported in the last ten years, the in
dustry is admitted to be still in its In.
fancy.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
SAYS EARTH is ROUND
AND HE MAY BE THROWN INTO
PRISON..
lad Condition of Affairs IN England
Sir John Gorst Accused of Intention
to Teach False Precepts-City of Ports
mouth Excited.

1t Is painful to read that Sir John
Gorst, the head OF the British educa-
tional department, is in serious trouble
and has been threatened by Mr.. Eben-
ezer Breach and other taxpayers OF the
city of Portsmouth, In the kingdom OF
England, with prosecution under the
"imposters' act" 1t seems that the
schools of Portsmouth have been teach
Ing the damnable and heretical doc
trine that the earth Is sphere. Sir
Johns attention has been called to this
dissemination Of seditious and trea-
sonable doctrine, but he has refused to
correct the abuse. EbenoZer and his
friends know, of course, that the earth
il as fiat as pancake. They have
been patient with Sir John. and day
after day have allowed the false teach
ing regarding the shape OF the earth
to go on, but can stand 1t no longer,
they say, to see their children cor
rupted with this most "heretical doc
trine," as the compliments call 1t In
Ibis protest. Sir John Gorst has many
political enemies, and even his politi-
cal friends do not always agree with
him; but the depth OF his depravity was
not known until he was unmasked by
Mr.. Ebenezer Breach and his friends.
Sir John may cavort about parliament
and deceive some people, but when he
runs up against body Of respectable
British taxpayers, the bulwarks OF the
throne and the guardians Of the consti-
tuition, 1t is another matter. Such new
tangled ideas as that OF the earth be-
ing a sphere he may impose upon the
frivolous persons who riot in the I'M
godly city of London, but not upon the
taxpayers of Southampton. Ebenezer
and his friends mean business, and
have served formal notice upon the
Portsmouth school board that the
teaching that the earth is a sphere
cannot be allowed to continue under
any circumstances, plea or explanation
whatever" and that 1t must be aban-
doned under pain OF the punishment
for schism by the law provided" After
having stamped out the dastardly doc
trine In the schools Of Southampton.
he committee announce that they will
next go up to London and bring the
London school board before the courts,
being we'll advised and informed that
the same doctrine regarding the shape
Of the earth is also taught in the Lon
don schools. Sir John, meantime, is
to be brought to court and prosecuted
under the "imposters' act" aforesaid.
Now, the "imposters' act" is part OF
the British constitution. probably
no one knows what Is, and what Is
not part of that nebulous .thing-and
provides certain pains and penalties,
such as forfeiture OF estate and burning
at the stake, II recalcitrant. Ebenezer
and his friends are worthy and reputa-
BILE citizens and mean business. Il
necessary they will light the fires OF
5mithfeld again for the wicked Sir
John. At last accounts Sir John was
still at large, and so was Ebenezer.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Five-Pointed woman's Cluh

This city has a variety Of clubs for
women. but there is still room for one
like that which has been a special sue
cess In Boston. 1t Is called the Penta-
gon. The origin Of the name Is traced
to the fact that its roll is made up from
members of five professions-doctors
lawyers, ministers, teachers and Jour-
nalists. Another feature Of this organ
Ization which will at once commend it.
self to many Of those who have had
experience in the field here Ii that 1!
has no constitution and no officers
There is a meeting held once q month
ut which the members dine together
and have jolly good time. Probably
We can improve and elaborate the idea
but 1t seems to have self-evident ele
ments OF popularity that are not ye
too widely known.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Photograph Time.

A careful observer Of Photographic
lights and shadows has discovered thai
the most striking time to photograph
an outdoor view Is during the hall
hour or so Just before sunrise. The
prettiest landscape looks broad and
noble, and there is an unusual atmos.
pheric stiffness. The light is steel
gray, and while longer exposure will
be necessitated the effect with careful
worker would more than repay one
for the few hours Of sleep which have
beea io7i
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
A correspondent writing in The

"A Correspondence W!itiA6 Al AAs
Spectator says the Gersoppa falls. on
the Sharavatti river, in South Kanara,
India, are larger and more magnificent
than Niagara. He says: THE river
is $50 yards wide; the clear fall is $50
feet. The Gersoppa falls in the rainy
season are incomparably finer than
Niagara in every respect. The roar OF
the falling waters Is simply terrific;
the whole earth shakes, and the thun-
der Is so great that 1t completely
browns the human voice. When I Wis
tied Niagara and told my American
friends about Gersoppa they replied
with polite incredulity, We never
heard of Gersoppa.' / replied. Make
your minds easy; the people at Ger
soppa have never heard of Niagara.
If Niagara could see Gersoppa she
would wrap her head in mist"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
g. 9. 9. FOR BAD BLOOD.
BOTTLE Free to Sufferers.

II you have old pimples, distressing srup-
tons, painful sores on hands, arms or legs
itching sensation, irritating skin troubles,
eczema, scrofula, ulcers, Blood Poison, fever
sores, rheumatism, cancer or any Diood
taint-then give B. B. B. trial, because
B. B. Botanic. Blood Balm-is made fol
just such cases, and 1t cures, to stay cured,
all stubborn blood diseases that other RENE
dies fail to benefit. 81 per large bottles al
drug stores. Trial bottle. free to sufferers.
Medical advice free. Write today, Blood
Balm Co., Mitchell St., Atlanta, Ga.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Dusty Roads (his eyes fixed on q
party of golfers)-Weary. II you and I
only had some swell clothes and bum
die Of sticks apiece they wouldn't call
US tramps any longer. Weary Waggles
Yes, I've often thought them golfers
were a-plagiarizing our protest..
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies. afness is caused by an n
aamed condition of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets In
A ,med you have q rambling sound or inaper-
feet hearing, and whom it is entirely closed
Deafness l. the result and unless the infam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
stored to Its normal condition, hearing will be
DESTROYED forever. Nine cases out of ten are
,aused by catarrh, which Is nothing but IN in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Humid cd Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can.
not DO cured by Halls Catarrh cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 7EA
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
4an.sinkahls Boats.

The latest invention for saving hfs comes
from London. and is a non -sfnksble boat. III
people would poy as much attention 70 sns
preservatiop of life in other ways there wouia
lie a great improvement. Hostetter's stomach
Bftters is life preserver, discovered % years
ago. II cures dyspepsia, indigestion ana al
Sorm. of atom ach trouble. 1t is an excellent
tonic for the whole system and may be mao
from any druggist.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
A Heavy Responsibility.

Mr.. Gotrox-I suppose you thorough.
iy realize that marriage is serious
matter. Mr.. Dudley Well. should
say yes, ye know. Such a deucedly
twying and sewicus matter, deciding
1ust whom to invite and whom to leave
out, ye know!-Puck.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Mr.. Chns E. Currier, OF the Atlanta National
Bank 10 very careful with his words, not only in
fnAnciertng, but in his conversation generally
He suffered m UGH from ind cation, and writes !:
II have used Tyner's Dyspepsia Remedy in
found It to give instantaneous relief. Iconsid-
or It medicine Of high merit. c. E. CURRinR."
Price 80 cents q bottle, at all druggists; or
sent for price, express paid. by Tyuer Dyspep-
sio Remedy Co., Is Mitchell ST., Atlanta Ca.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Clean blood means a clean skir- 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.
purities from the body; Begin to-day to
and that sickly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets, beauty for ten cents. All drug.
gists, satisfaction guaranteed. l0c. Csc. 600.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Teacher-Who was the man that
never told o lie? Scholarly dad.
Teacher-No. moi George Washing
ton. scholar-Oh. all right. den. I'm
going home and tell my dad you said
he was q liar-Judge.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Are put to f. rful strain, get infamed, blood
ehot and sore. Leonard g Golden Eye Lotion
cools, heals and strengthens. Cures so eyes
without pain in one day. l. 8 st on having
"Leonardis"-itm makes strong eyes.
Guarant eed or money refunded, Druggists
sell IL at 25cts. or forwarded prepaid on receipt
of price BY 8. B. Leonardo & Co, Tampa, Fla.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Tho Thresher Combine.

Madison, visit has been learned
chat the combine Of the thresher man
ufacturers of the United States, which
was effected recently in New York with
I capitalization of $50. 900, 900, will
include 20 per cent Of the thresher
manufac turers Of the United States.
The j !. Cash Threshing Machine
Company OF Racine, Wis, is said to be
the largest company outside Of the
trust and that 1t Is preparing to fight
The combine. The plan Is to divide the
manufacturer of separators and thresh :
.,rs among the different factories and
aot shut down any plant.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Six companies have been formed In
Baltimore for manufacturing automo-
biles. Two OF these already are In
oreration.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

To quit tobacco easily and forever. be mag
netic. full of life, nerve and vigor, take No-To'
Bac, the wonder worker, that makes weak men
strong. All druggists, 500 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, 1900-01-28

VITALITY low, debilitated or exhausted Gu ed
by r, Kiine's Inyigorating Tonic. FREE u trial
bot 10 for weeks treatment. DIR. Kline LTD >
Ssl Arch Street, Philadelphia Founded lSi.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Each package OF PUTNAM FADELEss DYE
colors more goods than any other dye and
colors them better too. Sold by all
druQgists
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

The German emperor will probably
succeed in passing his naval bill at ths
coming meeting of the parliament.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Bryan Goes Duck Hunting.

Galveston. w. j. Bryan and ex-
Gov. Hogg' came here Saturday and
proceeded out for duck hunt,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Educate Your Bowels with Eascarees.
Candy Cnthsrtic, cure constipation forever
loc, 25c. II c. G. c. fail. druggists refund money
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Christians are like eggs, there are no me-
dunn ones.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Some people are never missed until they
are dismissed,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Wanted

Two travelling selesmen in each Southern State
$50 and expenses. Experience not absolutely
necessary. For particulars address rocahontai
Tobacco Works Co., Bedford City, Va.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Words of Praise From a banker.

Gods first act aft-r the the creation was
the organization of home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

The more a man tries to prove that he ism 7
a fool the more he proves he is.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

There are all manner Of men with all man
ner of manners.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Afusr pAysic,a,.s had g,v,n me mp. | VI
saved by Piso's Cure..HAI.PH EHiEo' WV
,t%msport, Pa. Nov. e. 1888.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Some men cut acqusntances while scrap
ing them BARRIERS. for example.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life Awas.

A man never gets too mean to overeach
himself
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Awise man Is one who Is wise enough to
answer the questions a fool can ask.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

When a man Is forced to the wall VIII
should he kick against the bricks?
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. leo or DC
II G. G. @. fail to cure. druggists refund monev
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

How Arc Your Kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs' sparaeus Pills cure all Kidney us. saWr
,ie rree ADD Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago OF N 4.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

But few people are a bic to appreciate goo
thing until after they lose 1t.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28

Care not is . greater hindrance to success
than cannot.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Deafness Cannot BE Cured

There are numerous men with alleged cha
acters and unmistakable regulations.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Beauty II Blood Deep.

Most men begin TO save after they hav
spent all.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1900-01-28
Sewing Eyes

The first thing you see in boiling water Is
the scum
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05
Wedding Eccentricities.

Invention has to be taxed in order
to provide something entirely new for
wedding festivities, if one really de-
sires to be original but that there
are minds adapted to that task, NAV
be guessed from the following real
occurrences: A couple in one of the
New England states had recently an
ambition to begin their married life
under decorative circumstances. The
ordinary devices We're too old. So. in
stead of floral bell, there was to he
seen above the happy pair the Dor.
rowed legend: UNITED we stand"
The quotation has not yet been fin
ished. Still later comes another anec.
dote. equally true, which seems to
embody the modern spirit. Two ham
Ply young persons. named. perhaps.
Harriet Corson and John Eames, stood
up to be married. Above her head
was an elaborate floral device. with
her name in small electric lights
Above the bridegroom appeared
similar decoration. save that if was
his name that sparkled there. All
through the ceremony the lights
burned brilliantly, but at the words
u pronounce you man and wife "
Harriet Corson" was turned Oft
Youths Companion.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05

A bland and patronizing New Yorker
was passing through raw and new
hamlet in the west, which it's proud
founders had dubbed B. City, and were
sure would soon become a thriving
hive of human beings. Addressing a
lank youth who was lounging at the
door of one of the rude shanties that
passed for a 'shoe emporium" the
New Yorker inquired, sarcastically:
who is that important-l looking gen
tleman in the red flannel shirt?"
That's Sam Peters," was the proud
reply. Hes just opened the new
post Office"
"And the tall person with no col
lar?"
Hes Long Mike just opened
grocery store
"And the plump individual with the
bald head"
Handy Jim. Owns the new hotel"
'Indeed?" said the New Yorker.
your city seems to be pretty well
started. | should suppose there was
nothing left for stranger like myself
to open"
"Oh, | dunno!" drawled the lanky
one. eve amt got no loonattic asylum
vet. You might start that."-N. Y.
Tribune.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05
BELIEVES IN HORSE SENSE.
Veterinarian Converted by q Sick
steed That Sought a
Doctor.

Experience has convinced me that there
Is such thing as horse sense" said a veter-
mary surgeon who has shop on the South
side. "A friend Of mine had a beautiful
chestnut driving mare that was subject to
severe spells of collie. About a year ago she
got very sick and Jones, the owner, brought
her over here for treatment cared for
her, and she seemed as grateful as human
beng might, rubbing her nose against my
coat sleeve, and showing her affection in her
dumb way
One day about six months ago up she
came to the door of the shop, moaning and
evidently suffering acutely. / treated her
again and she got better l found out aft.
erward that there was no one at her home
stable that day and that she had worked
the halter off and had set out 70 find the
Curious circumstance" said the man
who had heard the story.
But that's not all of it," said the doctor.
Three days ago / came down to my office
in the morning about nine o'clock. There
lay the chestnut mare in front of the door
dead. She had been taken sick, had made
her way as before to the shop in the night,
and found nobody there to give her medi-
cines, and she had died. Now, if this story
isn't proof that horse can reason would
like to hear something to beat it. "-Chicago
Inter 0caan
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05
SENATORIAL COURTESY.
The Gentleman from the South Gave
Way and the Senate Was
Adjourned.

Senator Pettus, of Alabama, is the mos
0wllike member of the senate. He is SC
ponderously solemn that he is unconscious
ly humorous
Mr.. Pettus will be so years old next July
He belongs to the old school of southern
statesmen now fast disappearing. 1t is easy
to see, in the dognatic manner in which he
lays down the law to his senatorial col.
Leagues, that he has been Judge. He speaks
with great deliberation, at the rate of about
Six words a minute, and each word is EN-.
phasized by the waving of his chin whiskers.
His gestures are confined to wide sweep of
his arm from his body and an inverse mo.
ton. Everything he does or says is serious
Even when he wants the senate to adjourn,
he goes about it in a way that is the very
quintessence Of solemn dignity For in.
stance, the other afternoon, when Mr..
Spooner was talking on the Quay case, Mr.
Pettus arose.
II should like to ask the senator to give
way for motion, if he pleases," remarked
Mr.. Pettus, uttering each word as if the
fate OF the nation depended upon the an.
swer.
II will agree to anything the senator
wants me to-" replied Mr.. Spooner, smiling.
ly, except to vote against my convictions on
a constitutional question"
II am not asking you to do that" said
Mr.. Pettus, still mysterious, "but I want
you to give way to motion"
We'll, what is it," asked Mr.. Spooner
1T is to adjourn" answered Mr.. Pettus,
IN his melancholy voice and without a
smile.
Every member of the senate laughed, and
the motion to adjourn was carried.-Wash-
ington Post.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05

II suppose that Rev. Mr.. Sheldon musi
have underworld 10 set no moral standard
Tor biz subscribers during Sheldon week /"
remarked a fat ex-KAnsan, as be rode with
a trend on a South side car, according to
the. Chicago Inter Ocean.
:, How so! II looks reasonable to suppose
that the worse man is the more he needed
oneIaon's newspaper said the other man.
TO live out in Topeka, and I've subscribed
for that paper the last ten years. Well, the
week that Sheldon ran it never received a
single copy. Reckon they thought wasn't
tit to receive It." I---s
:, sized you up as Jesus would cluckled
the friend as he slid of the car.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05
RELIGION AND REFoRM.u

Last year S3,3OO,OOO was expended
In Greater New York for the current
expenses of Protestant churches. Tbs
increase in membership was 5,27s.
A Hartford Comm pastor STONED
midway in his sermon to say: II de.
sire that the reading of books bv
members of the choir shall cease At
once. 1t is very annoying. 1 must
insist that a proper reverence bs
maintained in the house of God /"
There was order in the choir durin.
the rest of the sermon.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05
A Business Woman.

But if l fail?" said the young man
as he started to ask the girls fa+bor
for her.
We'll" she replied promptly. "you
can make an assignment. and III he.
come your assignee. Detroit Free
Press
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05

"Do you admire Wagner" she inquired
at the musicale, looking up at him soulfully,
for, although they had met but ten minutes
before. there already seemed to be bond
between them.
Not much, after the bum article of base
ball he's been making us stand for here in
Washington all these years" was the en-
phatic reply, and then she was forced to the
conclusion that he, too, was lacking in ap-
probation of the higher and nobler.-Wash-
iDgton Post
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1900-05-05

st. Helena is distant LAO miles from
Africa and 1900 miles from America,