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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
HOW THE SWALLOW WAS
CAUGHT.

1t was warm evening near the close
of summer when papa and Fred went
out for stroll in the meadow, to watch
Rover, grandpapa's shepherd dog, drive
the cows up the long lane from the pas
ture to be MIXED The weather had
been dry and fine for several days, and
all the tiny insects are found in such
numbers in the country were flying near
the ground, where the air was warm
est The air seemed to be thick with
them.
Circling in and out after the flies, bugs
and midges were hundreds of swallows.
whose nests were fastened in long rows
beneath the caves of grandpapa's barns.
Because the insects were down near the
ground the swallows flew there, too, for
they were out getting their supper. Each
pretty bird had its mouth wide open as
it swept swiftly about. Every second or
two their bills would close with snap
as they seized and swallowed a mos
quito or little unsuspecting gnat-stil!
keeping on the wing.
Papa and Fred forgot Rover and the
cows as they watched them. The swal-
lows flew so close that ones wing
brushed Freds ear, and another saved
himself from flying squarely into papa
face only by making a quick, upward
turn.
"Once when I was little boy and
lived here in the country" said papa,
Il came out into this same meadow just
at shutdown, and what do you think?
caught swallow! How do you sup
pose l did it?"
81 don't know" said Fred, greatly in
terested "How?"
WELL" said papa, "the swallows were
flying just as they are now, almost
humping against me. So l took off my
hat and waited,-like this,--and when
one came near-see IL made a swoop
with my hat,-so,-and-why," said
papa, much astonished, 'Tve got one
nowp His face showed more aston
ishment than Fred's
Fred danced about in a circle while
papa gently thrust his other hand into
the hat and took out the poor, trem-
ling little bird.
Have you hurt him, papa?" asked
Fred, his tender heart stirred to SYM
pathy at the prisoners fright
mo" said papa, looking half alarm
ed, Il don't think SO; and really, my
boy, I didn't mean to catch him. 1 was
as much surprised as he was, l am
sure. 1t only happened once before in
all my life. How strange that this one
should fly into my hat as ! wa telling
you about the other! Maybe he's the
great-great-grandson of the first one /
caught"
He showed Fred the beautiful purple
head and shoulders of the little cap
tive, and each stroked him gently with
one finger.
Then papa opened his hand For a
second or two the swallow sat perfect
ly still on the palm, not knowing he was
free. Suddenly he seemed to discover
that no one was holding him, and with
a twitter he darted away and was lost
to sight among his countless compan-
ions in the air.-YoathS Companion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
WOMAN'S WORK AT MANILA.


Manila can to-day boast of fine Ii
brary, largely through the efforts of Mrs.
Charles R. Greenleaf, an American wo-
man.
The library has now become govern
ment one, having recently been taken
under the wing of the Insular Govern
ment. with bright prospects for the early
erection of a building for its use. Books
are still pouring into Manila on every
transport, and it is believed that, in a
short time, the work so humbly begun
by Mrs. Greenieaf and other army wo-
men stationed at Manila will branch
out into the other larger towns of the
Philippine Islands. for the edihcation Of
the soldiers stationed in the archipelago
The work of establishing this library re-
quired nearly all of Mrs. Greenleaf'
time, and she nobly sacrificed her socia.
pleasures and duties in her jealous de-
sire to see it accomplished.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
HALF-DOLLAR BUCKLES.

Modish little ornaments for bonnet or
carriage hat are found in the news half
dollar buckles. They do not initiate this
well known coin, save in the matters
of general shape or size. The buckles
are quite round, just the size of half
dollar, AMI almost as fat Cut steel
sparkling like frost in wintry sunlight
is used for many of these buckles, al
though no doubt those who prefer gilt
or ietted buckles can find the desired
new shape in other minerals.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
ROUGH CLOTH ADORNED WITH
SMOOTH CLOTH.

A novel and inexpensive trimming is
the use of plain cloth harmonizing with
the colored rough cloth composing a
dress. The cloth must be somewhat thin
and light in texture, and then cut in
narrow strips and pleated up, forming
ruching. Some of the material used
can be fringed, which is even more
effective, and considerably used as an
adornment to both costumes and hats.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
State GgYaSm3al o. h9l.Slani

Governor-W. W. Fl ard,
Lieutenant Governor--Albert Este
pinal.
Secretary of Staie--John Michel.
superintendent OF Education--johz
v. Calhoun.
Aud;tor-.W. s. Frazee.
Treasurer -I.edoux r. Smith.
u. y. SENATOR.
Don Cafferey and S ID. McEnery.
REPRESENTATIVES,.
! Die rict---R G. Davey.
Q Distr c.-Ado ph Never.
3 Disfrici--R =. 'Sroussard.
Distric,-P Rrazt ale.
8 Distrlc-i f. kansdeli-
6 Distric,-S NJ Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
RUSSIA MAY BE RULED BY A
WOMAN.

Russia's next ruler may be a woman.
The Salic law, that ironbound enact
ment put in force in Russia by the En-
peror Nicholas. may be overturned, and
the law of primogeriture be readopted.
This will please the Grand Duchess
Olga on the throne as autocrat of all
the Russias, at the death of her father.
the present Gar. 1t is the Cars wish
that this shoull be, and that his daugh-
ter. rather than his brother, the Grand
Duke Michael, shall succeed him.
Since the birth Of the latest Russian
princess. journals spoken of as official
in various large cities Of the empire
have urged the Gar to return to the
ancient practice of awarding the throne
throne to the eldest born, irrespective of
sex.
Michael. according to his intimates, is
not overanxious to inherit the prodig-
ious empire Russia has now become, and
Will be, when the Trans Siberian Rail-
way makes more than half of Asia part
of the Cars domains. He would not at
all object if his brother, the Gar, should
change the present family compact. and
make his eldest daughter, the Grand
Duchess Olga, eligible to succeed her
fzther.-Phil0delthio Times.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28

them. It is a striking fact that pearls
are or have, been the favored stones OF
the most beautiful and perhaps the most
unhappy royal women of Europe. The
Dowager Empress of Russia, sister OF
the English queen; the present Empress
of Russia, Queen Margherita of Ita.y
and the unhappy Elizabeth of Austria
have been pearl lovers.-WGslington
Star.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
AN EXPRESSION THAT HURT,

Have I got the pleasing expression
you want?" asked Mr. Grubbins.
Eyes, sir" replied the photographer !;
81 think that will do very we'll"
"Then hurry up, please. 1t hurts my
face."-Tif-Bifs.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28

The wearing of jewelry. particularly
bracelets, has been marked this season.
An improvement in taste in this matter
is to be observed. for the designs of even
the cheaper qualities are artistic. The
revival in popularity Of pearls is largely
due to English court mourning. these
stones being :mong those which are con-
side-cd correca for wear by the ,aristo-
Gratis who are governed by royal ETH
yuette The fact hat Queen Alexan-
dria is ioad of the gems has also partly
lnAasueG the iasifionshlss in selecting
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
EDUCATION OF GIRLS.

The education of girls is subject
which has engaged the attention of think
ing men and women for some years. In
The American Mother, Elizabeth Robin
son Scovil pleads strongly for the edu-
cation of girls in all matters which per-
tain to the welfare of home. Not only
should they know how to perform vari-
GUS duties, but they should understand
why the different methods are pursued
She mentions that the science of nutri-
ton is as fascinating study as can be
found, and more necessary and practical
than many of those pursued in our COL
leges.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
THE BABY CHOIR.

"Now all you tots sit in row,
Cause you are big church choir,
And I'll stand here to lead, you know
And when l wave my stick-just So
Then you must all sing higher"
But Roy sang of "choo- choo' car,
And Oracle of mice weather."
While Rob's and Bessie's twinkle star
Went wandering high and low afar-
They couldn't keep together.
The little leaders eyes grew wet,
And then a smile o'erran them;
You see, mamma, they can't do it;
They can't sing songs the leastest bit,
And SO they singed an anthem p
Detroit Free Press.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
Double Daily Trains
Fast Time
Close Connections.

Through Pullman Palace H;sspsrs
between New Orleans aud Memphis.
kansss City. St. Louis and Chicago
without change, making direct sonnse-
lions vish Arst-class nnes TO Ill pointa
The great steel bridge spanning ths
Ohio river At Gallo completed, and Ill
trains freight and passenger) now ran.
ntng regularly evsr II. TINS avoiding ths
delays and annoyance incident to trans
r. ~ ferry besk
a q. HAxsoH. Gen. - Aga.
OhieAgo,
n \ osssA = =. ~ Mame1s
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28

A gift of $1,000 from Joh-, D. Rocke-
Teller completes the building fund foe
the Ameslsan Church h Besiln
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
OUTWARD

Outward
is " = -
And larger of name and
starred heavens OF light OF
o fance fame
me hands
Outward the OF hours sti 1880 ~ ~ 'oeN o"
flowers like sea with ulwaters cast
an alien ands!
Outward O
N.o ~ "'' s"''"ss
nameess Deeds essential the
the acceptance the How
cosmich
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-12-28
FASHIONS FOR GROWING GIRLS.

FASHIONS FOR GROWING GIRLS.
With the figure of the girl still in
embryo it is wise to avoid any very
decided outline. That is a very general
ly accepted fact. But, unfortunately, in
conscientiously endeavoring to live up to
this law the other extreme is touched.
and the creation presented is apt to be
q muddle, with no beginning, end or
middle thing usually running to a
superhuity of bows, tucks and ends,
unnecessary pufings, rulings and foun-
cings and generally pervading sense of
indecision everywhere. Once the ar
chorage of simplicity is lost, shipwreck is
inevitable. A mind modisticany disposed
cannot for moment allow itself to
wander rudderless. 1t must, to begin
with, thoroughly understand the value
OF the material, material that in itself
is somewhat of decorative kind to-
gether with the merits of a lace that is
at once ornamental, light and unextrava-
giant in effect, while the completing note
of sash with long, floating ends sell
dom fails to impart an air of youthful
ness. And sashes, be it said without de-
lay, are much in evidence again.
For some years now has that soft
white China silk proved itself of ines
Unable service to the young girl. But
to-day being within the grasp of the
large majority, she who is minded to be
exclusive has perforce to turn else
where. She will adopt the loveliest
silk mousselines, soft satins and con-
yincing crepes, together with solf silks
other than the ubiquitous China quality.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-01
OBITUARY.
HENRY S. WHITE

Henry S. White, of the leading lawyers Of
the New-Jersey bar died Sunday night his
home in Red Bank. He taken Ill three weeks
ago Typhoid fever developed, but his condition
was not regarded serious until Friday evening
when specialists were summoned but medical skill
was unable 10 him.
Mr.. White born in Red Bank on July %
1874, and his ancestors among the early set
tiers in that region He received an academic
training and was graduated in 1864 from the Col
lege Of Physicians and Surgeons OF New-York but
being under age did not receive his degree until
TWO years later. On graduating he offered his
services 70 the government and was appointed
an assistant surgeon in the Union Army and served
until the close OF the rebellion
He practised medicine Red Bank for three
law. He was graduated from Columbia Law
School in 1870 and admitted 10 the New-York
bar. Two years later he admitted to the New
Jersey bar and opened Office in Jersey City and
practised there until his death He was an en-
thusiastic Republican and from 1878 TO 1852 was
ASSISTANT Collector Of Customs and United States
District Attorney from 1880 1894 He was presi-
Dent or the Red Bank Board of Trade. vice-presi-
cent or Inc Navesink National Bank and a director
OF the hudson County National Bank Of Jersey
Mr.. White married Annie the daughter of the
late Judge AMI Mclean. His widow and one
daughter survive him. Mrs. White has been soreIv
af1lcted in the last two years. Her father her
mother and her h shand have died within that
period, and she is Frustrated by her bereavement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-01
MADISON SQUARE THEATRE.

Doubtless the musical farce which was offered
last night al the Madison Square Theatre enjoyed
q considerable advantage in the fact that it was
not written for the exploiting Of any particular
star performer. Since no name in black face
type headed the programme ell the parts but one
oid not have to be made lean and of pathetic
sickness TO fatten the one part. Several persons
were allowed 10 be amusing and were amusing.
quite regardless Of any danger that the attention
OF the audience might be diverted from the head
OF the company. The result was that the audience
was diverted. though its attention was not.
The title Of the work was The Liberty Bellies
and the book was written by Harry 3. Smith. II
contained more originality than is 10 be expected
IRON one who turns some three four mo
nooy knows exactly how many musical farces and
operettas year. The story, though it might re-
mind Of two others which have been
piaced on the stage from time 20 time. still
quite fresh enough for the purpose Of style of
composition in which the story is not looked upon
win exaeting eyes The dialogue ran smoothly,
was often witty, and overloaded with
cheap and vulgar attempts at comicaIity This
Is q negative merit, but which IT has become
Almost necessary to mention, when it occurs.
For one act the piece seemed pitched in rather
700 nigh key. This is literal. not a igurative,
expression Twenty girls may be so selected and
N'sb'dyed In row as TO please the eye, but after
'ney nave screamed and squealed for half an hour,
even though il be amusingly. a lower note is a
iehe' to the ear. There is, If possible rather a
superabundance Of feminine charms all through
'he farce There are twenty-five female and eight
male parts
me histrionic tasks Of the company not
eaeuous- Indeed, they scarcely existed. Harry
oAiol j. c Marlowe and Miss Eta Butler made
Hsht work Of about all the dramatic element there
was Neither was there anybody in the company
q any high degree Of musical ability This again
vas not called for by any exacting musical COM
gosiuons wherewfth the piece had been supplied
mere were some few quite simple little songs
Nleh the members Of the company TO whom they
ere aiotted performed in modest and acceptable
he company, however. having numerous
eaoers who We're clever and quite capable OF
].tornlng the easy tasks allotted TO them, pro-
ohed the audience 10 frequent and genuine laugh
ahc spread atmosphere OF hilarious good
'f- II was altogether bright and attractive
Iormance and the farce may take a good ranl
among pieces Of its class
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-01
THOUSANDS FOR CHARITY
THE WILL OF SUSAN Min MAKES
MANY REQUESTS TO HOSPITALS
AND HOMES

The will of Susan Min was filed for probate
city, she leaves $I0000; to her cousin, Barbara
Leslie, Of Newport Dundee. Scotland 5000: to
her cousin Catherine Petrie, $4,000; to her
cousin. Isabella Wallace. Orange. n. J.. s.. 600
and TO Samuel TruesdelI, of Brooklyn. the mort
gage made by himself and his wife in favor of
Margaret Mln now owned by me-"
DR.. Nathan Mossman. the testators family
physician, receives $4,000: Tax Commissioner
Thomas L. Feitner. $1,000 and Howard Beck
81. 0CO
and Hospital receives 100000 10 endow four
beds in perpetuity. To be called respectively the
Margaret Min, Myra r. Min. Georgina Min
and Susan Min beds
The house and lot No. Az West Twenty third
st. together with all the furniture etc, are left
TO the Children's Aid Society. and the wish is
expressed that the benefit may In some way bear
the name OF her father, the late George Min, in
whose memory the gift is made.
All the residue OF the estate, both real and
personal, is left to the General Memorial Hos
pital for the Treatment Of Cancer and Allied
Diseases. the New-York Homeopathic Medical
College and Hospital the Home for Incurabes
the New York Protestant Episcopal City Mis-
sion Society, the Society for the Relief OF the
Destitute Blind OF the City of New-Yo and Its
Vicinity and 10 the Children's Aid Society, share
and share alike.
Should any OF the legatees or devisees contest
the viii the share of such contestant is 10 be
forfeited, and 70 go 10 the residuary estate.
William Leslie. her cousin, and her friends DR.
, Nathan A Mossman and Thomas L. Feitner are
appointed executors.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-01
OPERA IN ENGLISH.

Carmen" as presented by the Castle Square
Opera Company, is q materialistic thing punctu-
ated by many diverting incidents. Some OF the
huror which provides the diversion is conscious,
and the result Of mental processes the part of
the actors and stage manager which cannot easily
be followed; Of II is unconscious, and the
fruit Of that plentiful lack Of experience and OBJ
servation which has so long stood in the way Of
the progress Of the company toward the praise
worthy and prohta bic place which il might and
ought to occupy. AS compared with last seasons
performances at the Metropolitan Opera House, that
Of last night in the Broadway Theatre benefited
vocaiy by the smaller audience room The singers
could be heard Poetry and refinement, which are
essential the play from vulgarity, were
missing but the things which took their place
seened give great satisfaction, and the audience
which filed the the utmost. listened and
looked with delight. and departed in state Of
gadsome satisfa cticn.
Miss Josephine Ludwig enacted the part of the
gypsy siren, and did not depart widely from conven-
ronal lines. though she could do more than
suggest her models IN song and action. Mr.. Win
fred Go1 strove valiantly with the role OF Esca-
milo, which has proved e melancholy crux for
many a far greater artist, and bravely attempted
20 compel success by the distemper methods III
singing and acting which have always pleased Mr.
Savage's patrons who have not yet had opportunity
TO learn anything Of the grandezza which your true
toreador affects admirably Reginald Roberts,
as Don jose, was generally in pet when he was
not roguishly inclined but sang prettily at times
and acted energetically always. Miss Norwood, a
useful member Of the company was the Michaela-
This evening the second opera for the week will
be sung. It Is ''Lohengrfn which will be repeated
on Wednesday and Friday evenings and Saturday
afternoon II viii be conducted by Gustav Hinrichs
who has been engaged by Mr.. Hinrichs.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-01
YALE CITY NOT GENEROUS.
AFTER LONG DEBATE = CITIZENS
TO RAISE MORE.


New-Haven. Conn. Sept. 30.-The 81 500 asked by
the Mayor for a proper illumination and decoration
of the city for the Yale hicentennia was tonight
appropriated by the Board or Finance after two
months Of argument. during which the public has
been aroused thoroughly. Tonight citizens COM
mittee organized which will raise money,
build a grandstaud for the citys guests review
the student procession, and decorate the principal
streets
Private househoders all over the city prepar-
ing to take active part in decorating and illumi-
mating for the event. Every house the route OF
the torchght parade will be illuminated and deco
rated, and costly ARRANGEMENTS are being made to
this end The Yale bcen tepnial committee has sent
10 owners OF houses along the line of march list
Of suggestions, which ii is expected Will bring
closely follow the scheme Of decoration for the
campus, designed by Louis &. Tiffany. Of New
York. who. while not Yale graduate. has taken
great interest In the bicentennial from artistic
form his plan with that of his neighbor. that
through the entire length OF the streets uniform
system may be observed Each house. under this
scheme of Mr.. Tiftany's, will be treated with the
uniform green and blue that has been accepted as
the official biCentennial decoration. Each house
will have broad blue bunting stretched across its
except in elaborate cases where Cornice bands will
be allowed. The main entrance To each house will
be accen tuated by massngs OF evergreen. either
laurel hemlOCk, surnOunted by Yale flags From
win or without a white " in the centre
For the Examinations il is hoped that all house
by Mr. Tiffany. This viii consist OF festoons Of
Japanese lanterns hung from trees swinging
between porChes the candles electric bulbs be
inc'osed in green blue yellow globes BY accom-
uniformity viii be secured. wifi h will do much to
beautify the city during the bcentenntal week.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1901-10-01
DIED.

Rebellion Monday September 80 1901 at ossin-
ing: y Y. Mrs Marian Il Beideil. widow OF David
Beddel. aged % Funeral services a AuiawaIk
Meeting House, Wednesday, October .. a a m
DONALDSON-On Sunday. September - 1901 Richard
Alexander Donaldson Funeral services from his late
residence, No % JoTaleron-st-. Brooklyn, Wednesday
afternoon at o'clock lnterment private
pOUGIASS-On Monday, September so Andrew ElIicott
Douglass. in the SD year OF his Funeral at the
Church of ~. Mary the Virgin. West +6th-st, on
Wednesday. October p at 10 a m
West seth-st. Emily Patterson. widow Thomas T.
Ellis Notice Of funeral hereafter
FARNIER-At Spring Lake. y J.. September % 1901
William G, son Of the late Edgar and Sarah F.
Square. Spring Lake. Wednesday. 80
Relatives and friends are invited 70 attend In
terment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Newark, y. J.
same day. az $50 m.
20. Funeral at Mount Auburn Chapel. Cambridge.
Mass. Monday. September 80. at IL
LEE-suddenly. on the 2sth inst. in New-York City.
Lee. interment at Niantic Conn
LoDER-At Rye, y Y. sunday. September % Moses
Jarvis Loder aged 81 years Fune al services from
late residence Tuesday. October I. $50 p. Car
in waiting at Rye station arrival OF l04 train
from New-York-
PRoCToR-At LarcAnont y Y. Saturday. September IS
Mary a Proct beloved wife OF Frederick F. Proctor
5hn chfeh Tan eaTs Grand n beS at
lo1D4 a. m Albany papers please copy
ROE, Manchester VI September IS IN his 10Th year
fhs y y iutsrn5enr a. Mane5ss,e9
sCiAFF'-suddsnly. September IS. At a n. at her
home. No. Is East isds. Mary Sehley. vie OF the
late Philip Scnan 10 D aged % years Funeral from
James Weeks Smith son o. William sidney and Eiea-
Jones smith Funeral services az Ionswood on
waiting Yaphank. arrival sac train from Long
Island City