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coIored ElagpoIes.

white is, of course, still the prevail
ing color for painting hagpoles,' said
a flagpole man, but you see nowadays
more colored hagpoles than you used to,
and | don't know but what | like the
colored fagpoles pretty well. White is,
| suppose, after all the proper color tor
a hagpole. The white pole seems to
stand up more mast-like and defiant, but
the colored pole is more picturesque
1.-The poles that thus far have been
painted in other colors than white have
most of them been painted red, terra
Gotta red. And in my judgment. this
deep red is pretty good color tor a
flagstaff. Red is a good color to stand
exposure; it shows wear less than white
does, and so people paint EN- red.
"As to green, that | must say seems
at FIRST like an odd and inappropriate
color for flagstaff surrounding a build
ing. Nevertheless, pole in dark green
may be a dignihed and slightly object,
and there is one advantage pertaining
to a green pole, namely, it shows on
the gilt top-piece, if there is one, to flne
advantage. | have in mind one dark
green pole upon the summit OF which,
rising above the gilded metallic fixture
indicating the points of the compass, is
a fine. gilded eagle, this whole top-piece
of gold showing very striklngly and e1-
fectively by contrast with Its dark green
support" -NeaO York Sun.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
woman's Tucked Shirt waist.

The tucked shirt waist has an ex-
tended vogue, and is a well deserved
favorite for all the thinner washable
materials as well as for Albatross,
wool crepe, similar wool fabrics and
soft, simple silks The May Manton
model shown is exceptionally becom-
ing and eminently smart. The original
is made of white linen lawn and is I'M
lined. but all cotton and linen wasting
materials are appropriate made in a
similar manner, while wool and silk
are eminently satisfactory made over
the fitted lining. As illustrated the
waist is worn with collar of the ma
terial stock, tie and belt Of Liberty
satin. The fronts are laid in narrow
arms'-eyes, the first three being con-
tinued to the waist line while the re-
mainder are left free at pointed yoke
depth to form soft folds below. The
sleeves are in bishop style tucked from
the shoulders to within few inches of
the wrist, where they are let to form
becoming puffs. The wrists are finished
with straight pointed cuffs that lap
over at the seam. At the neck is deep
straight collar finished with turnover.
or protection, portions.
| To cut this waist for woman of ne
dunn size four yards of material tweli-
ty-one inches wide, three ard three
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

can be slipped on over any gown is es-
sential both to comfort and correct
dress. The original of the jaunty May
Manton model illustrated in the large
drawing is made of black cheviot. self
faced and tailor stitched, but black
broadcloth and tan covert and mix
lures are equally appropriate for the
purpose, while the design is adapted
also to the picturesque golf coat in red
with green facings.
! The fronts are fitted with single
darts and are rolled back to form the
,reyers. The back includes a centre
seam, and broad under-arm cores and
laps over below the waist line in regu-
lation coat style. The neck is finished
with the latest style collar that sug-
gests the Aiglon, but is turned down
and meets the revers. The sleeves are
two-seamed and fare over the hands,
the outer seam being left open few
inches at the lower edge. AS shown
the jacket Is worn open and reveals
the waist beneath, but when desired II
can be closed, either in the centre be.
low the short revers or disgonally to
the neck as preferred.
To cut this jacket for a woman OF
medium size two and quarter yards
of material thirty-two inches wide
one and seven-eighth yard forty-foul
inches wide or one and five-eightl
yards fifty inches wide will be re
quired.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
What the Reflective Policemen Think.

Have you ever thought what re,
Elective person policeman must per
That is, one in quiet, remote district
or Waterman in village who wanders
I'D and down on his beat IN company
with his thoughts? Well, | made bold
to ask one recently what he rejected
upon. At first he eyed me susplciously,
and | believe. he thought heres another
wild-eyed Boston crank But the hrst
mists of misgiving cleared away, and his
reply was interesting. wen, L am
thinking most how to spend my salary
and educate my boys and girls: lhep
sometimes / wonder when I'm OUT
nights what the good little woman VIII
have at breakfast. No; ringing at the
call box is matter of habit. Yes. |
sometimes have quiet little. chat IKE
this; then I'm watching the cabs turning
out their loaded cargoes at the fme
houses in the small hours OF the morn
ing. / tell you, money, too much spend-
inc money. is a cure to the average
Young man. We could tell stories II we
chose, but we keep the peace, you
knowr' he concluded with sarcastic
twinkle. as his eye reflected a ray from
the Pickering street lamp he hours
of the night all have different atmos-
phere. and | could tell the hour by the
very atmosphere, if there were no town
clocks. Well, / must keep moving and
try and add up one whole night tnink-
ing for you" -Thc National MagdSiae.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
Elephant in q Barber Shop.

Quite an excitement was caused
around the zoo at Indianapolis, Ind.
by a baby elephant, which escaped
from his keepers and proceeded to
make things lively while he had his
freedom. He dashed through a large
plate glass window into barber shop
and drove the frightened white-coated
men into the street Escaping from
there he ran down Illinois street until
he was attracted by stuffed bear In
front of fur store, which he tore to
pieces. He then conflscated the stock
of fruit vender, the owner. like the
BARRIERS, fleeing in terror. He was n
nally captured by trainers from the
ZOO who got him by the ears and
marched him home.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
RUBBER CULTIVATION
Plantations Increasing In Mexico and
Africa;

1.-THE cultivation Of rubber, prompted
BY the Wastefull methods of the natives.
On the upper Amazon, in Central Am
erica, and the East Indies, who chop
down trees to drain the milk quickly
foolish notion-promises to be an I'M
portant industry some day, and planters
already derive profit from it. The old
est plantation in the world is on the
Pamanukan- Tjiassem estate, in the Kes1-
dence Krawang in Java. 1t was started
in 1864 from plants of the Fiscus elias
tica. In 1893 its seventy-two acres, as
many trees to the acre, produced o731
pounds of pure rubber of value of
Sa.2Ia above expenses: Importers of
crude rubber from Para make light of
the Nicaraeuan and Mexican planta-
tons. why cultivate rubber they say,
when vol can 90 into the forest and get
| t?' They declare that millions OF trees
| in the Amazon basin and the Congo
Free State have never been tapped and
will endure for generations. Nevertne-
| less, the Congo government, by de-
cree of February rs, I8oo requires that
| for every ton of rubber taken out an
nually 40 trees shall be planted. Nj
caragua offers a premium for the cultiva-
tion of rubber, and has interdicted the
gathering of it in the national forests
F., for expectation. In Peru the 'caucheros
have destroyed so many trees that I'M
ports from Iquique have greatly declined.
| In the East Indies restrictive legislation
| is general. But, aftef. all, the question
| with the planter is whether cultivation
| will paw. Such is the demand that he
| can sell every pound he produces. The
| uses of rubber are illimitable. In Mex
leo and Central America the tree grown
| is the Castilloa elastica of the native
forest. which hourishes in rich, but not
a wet soil, like the smaller Hevea
brasiliensis of Ariazohas. Senior Jose
| Horta, of the city of Guatemala, an ex'
perienced agriculturist, calculates that
| ten-vear-old plantation will produce
double the amount expended during ina
| time taking into account that tor sever
wears there is no yield of milk. He say:
that the net annual product will be IN
comparably more remunerative than tina
| which coffee under the best and mos
| favorable circumstances can yield. Dur
| ;nq the seven years of waiting, he ad
vises the cultivation of vanilla sinful
taneously A plantation in Mexico pro
duced in 1899. 10000 pounds OF rubber
In the neighborhood of Bluetelds, M
caragua, there are some promising plan
tations. Current expenses are light. TO
labor is cheap and the trees require littl
care. But cash and patience are needtu
for success. Our Department of Agri
culture, it is worthy of note, is preparing
to give its attention to the cultivation
of rubber in the Philippines. H. +
Armstrong in Ainslee's.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

From time immemorial the rose &C.
ranium has occupied prominent place
in popular favor. Our grandmothers
have been known to strew the fra
grant leaves among their lingerie. but
few know of the culinary value Of this
humble plant. The next time you are
making crab-apple jelly try this re-
ceipt with a few glasses: Have the
geranium leaves washed to free them
from any possible parasites. Then,
Just before pouring the hot jelly into
the glasses. throw small leaf into
the bottom of each glass. 1t may be
allowed to remain until the Jelly Is
used and will not spoil it in any way.
The result is an indescribable flavor
which improves the jelly immensely.
Sometimes when baking cake line an
earthen plate w..h the geranium leaves
and turn the hot cake out upon them,
leaving it there until quite cold. The
steam absorbs the fragrance from the
leaves, giving the cake the daintiest
possible flavor, tina. suggests nothing
so much as the cdor Of La France
rose.
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es3asssgs8:s
THE REALM OF FASHION.


the empiecements of lace which trim
our sleeves and bodice. Instead OF
allowing the material of the bodice to
show through the meshes of the lace
the pieces are lined with either silk
or linen of the same shade as the
lace-beige, cream. ecra or string col
or. as the case may be. This looks
rather cooler than if the color of the
dress, presumably darker. showed
through the interstices. 1t is con-
sidered rather more distingue than if
the lace were used over 'transpar-
e1t"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
PAPER coFfINs.
The Invention of a Brooklyn Physician.
and Said to be a Success.

Zone of the latest things in paper, >
said dealer, SIS collins. The manufac.
turers are now prepared to turn out an
article in the way of coffin which meets
all the requirements expected from a
piece of furniture of that kind.
THE paper coffin has stood all the
tests. 1t has been demonstrated to he
waterproof, hreproof, acid proof-in fact
indestructible. In its cheapest form it is
80 per cent cheaper than the plain pine
boxes for the Potter's Field internent:
and it is so per cent. better.
Then, again, very handsome paper
collins are made You can make the pre-
pared paper stock take any form you
wish and adorn it with all varieties Of
mountings and ornamentalism. An ar
tistically treated paper coffin may bt
made to look like the finest rosewood Oh
oaken casket
1T was a Brooklyn physician who
first conceived the idea of making cot
fins out of paper In addition to being
physician this gentleman was specu
lator He made good deal of none,
dickering in real estate in Brooklyn
With this he went up into the Adiron
dack region to spend the rest of his day!
and tinker at chemistry, which was ont
of his hobbies.
1T was in that way that he got filled
Up with the paper coffin idea. Studying
the paper stock in the mills up there, HI
convinced himself that it could be 81
treated with chemicals that it woult
make capital coffin material. Peopl
laughed at him at first. They though
he was only throwing his money ava.
with his experiments. But he knew
what he was at and kept on at his work
The result was that he won out and ha
made lot of money. He had just sol'
his patents to a large manufacturing
combination for handsome sum o
ready money and royalty on ever,
paper coffin made 1t means big for
tune to him.-Neae York San.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
The Star Chamber.

The expression "star chamber finds
its origin from the council chamber OF
the old palace at Westminster, London
which was so designated. In the carly,
part of the present century the last OF
the buildings used for this purpose were
torn down. In this secret court every
punishment except death could be IN.
f1icted Its fortunes were aptly referred
to by Shakespeare, Carlyle and others.
1t was so called from the stars that gilt
tered from the ceiling Star chamber
is also an appellation given to a ia
nous apartment in Kentucky's celebrat-
cd Mammoth cave. 1t is a beautiful hall
with arched sides and fiat roof OF dark
color, which contains brilliant substances
resembling stars,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

ID. B. Henderson, the speaker OF
the United States house of -erresen-
tatives, called on President Loupet
in Paris.
Prince Poniatowski of San Francisco
has obtained ffty-fve-year lease OF
the Island of Paraguao from the Sui
tan of Solu.
A German syndicate, with CAPT
tai of 25, 900, 600 marks, will coionize
South American States.
Miguel A. Otero has been reap
pointed governor of New Mexico.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
The Small Boys vaistcpats,

The vests of waistcoats of the small
boy are gorgeous to behold. He may
be as much of little dandy as may
be in red waistcoats of different de-
signs, with red buttons of not only a
different design, but different shade of
red; there are tan waistcoats, all of
these double-breasted. and little sim
gie-breasted waistcoats of white.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

Lines Of length, long panel effects
and sweeping down-pointing curves
are given to gowns formed of the new
silk and satin foulards, taffetas, figured
renings, creps de chine and other pat
termed spring fabrics by the use of
silk, satin and velvet ribbon trimming,
insertion bands and graduated designs
of silk applique, arranged upon the
skirt to impart the appearance of slen-
derness and height of figure which is
still the sine qua non of all fashionably
gOWned women.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

The proposition to establish . ne~
steamship line between Philadelphia
and New Orleans was discussed at the
Southern Industrial convention IN
Philadelphia. /.
Ed Wagner, the alleged murder OF
Patsy Cuff ON the Godchaux planta-
ton in 1898, was captured at Thibo-
daux. :.
Andres Dewet will lecture IL
America ON the South African war
/. Fire destroyed twenty-five business
houses at Conroe. Texas.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
The Foulard sc.rts Successor.

The dotted foulard scarf as hat
trimming is becoming bit wearisome,
but the Persian-bordered kerchiefs are
undeniably smart, and as the accom-
paniment OF the tailor-made gown for
muning or country wear 1t has GER
tain charm. A large silk handkerchief
is tied round the high crown. the ends
passed through the brim in front and
tied in large butterfly bow, the brim
being turned back right of the face,
With these hats, which are sturne
back from the forehead, the hair re.
ouires to be pulled well forward and
turned back in pun, only a stray curl
or two appearing on the forehead.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
A Necessary Factor.

Narrow velvet ribbons and headings,
in both black and white, have come
to be such a necessary factor in near
ly ali summer gowns that it is scarce
ly possible to find a gown whose CON-
ponent parts they do not enter.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

In Scio, near Rochester. N. T., lived
an old spinster named Sprague. Her
sole possessions were supposed to be
her meager store Of household furni-
ture and q cat. A few weeks ago the
life Of the cat. which was threatened
by several dogs, was saved by boy
tive. Miss Sprague told the boy that
when she died she would make him
her heir and leave him the bed she
slept In. A few days ago she died.
Rufus claimed the bed. In 1t he found
II 400
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
Pink Straw Hat,

A smart straw hat is a genuine rose
PINK, with rolling brim. 1t is draped
with black tulle and had an important
looking arrangement of black satin
peoples wired as an upright standing
from the cloudy tulle. This is intend
ed to be worn with black toilette.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
Jubilee Of . Ramon, Gold Field.

Bendigo,. perhaps the most famous
Of Australian gold fields, 10 preparing
to celebrate It's jubilee by holding q
mining exhibition. 1t was in October.
1851, that the first nuggets were found
by an old shepherd on the spot where
Golden square now stands. Since then
Bendigo has contributed 17,169.68
ounces to the gold output Of the world.
The old shepherd was pugnacious
and quarrelsome person, hence he was
christened by his comrades 'Bendigo,'
the name Of the most renowned Eng
fish prize fighter Of the period.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
White French Orcmndy.

A prime favorite among the white
gowns will be the white French or.
CANDY. which. to be altogether smart
must not only be enhanced by many
yards. of dainty lace and ruffies, but
must show garlands of flowers and
garniture of trailing vines.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
COST OF REPAIRS TO OREGON.

San Francisco, Gal. 1t is estimated
that the repairs to the Oregon, which
has just arrived from the Orienti rem
dered necessary by the damage sus-
tanned wien she was wrecked In the
Gulf of Pe-Chi-Li, will require about
ak months on the dry dock and cost
fully s250,000.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

\ The commencement exercises OF
the Southwestern Louisiana Indus
trial Institute were held at Lafayette.
Governor Heard made an address.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
p..,.-c 10 te n educcd to One Cent.

Postage 10 DO Reduced to Ono Cent.
The President who succeeds in getting this
measure through Congress will hold q high
place in the csteom Of tho people, but no
higher, perhaps, than Gao esteem in which
everybody holds Hoststtsr's Stomach Bitters;;
This medicine gets at the starting point OF
disease by getting on tho stomach, helping
that organ in its duty of digesting food: IL
cures dyspepsia, indigestion, constpahon,
stimulates tho kidneys, and strengthens the
nerves. Be rurc to try it.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

It is the only cure for Swollen: Smarting.
Tired, Aching, Hot, Sweating Feet, Corns
and Dunions. Ask for Aliens Foot-Ease,
powder to be shaken into the shoes. Cur %
rhil. Won walk. AT all Druggists and Shoe
stores CSC. Sample sent FREE. Address,
Allen s. Olms.ed, Leroy, N. Y.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

The revenues of Mexico are about equal
to the revenue of Philadelphia.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

Dainty little corset covers are o.
dimity, with small figures in delicate
! blue and pink upon them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

FITS permanently cured. Motifs or nervous
ness after Arst days use Of DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. 81 trial bottle and treatise frss
DR.. L. Ii. KLINE, Ltd, 9Sl Arch ST., Phiia., Pa.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

Boston has much vacant land, the as
sessed value of which is 2,0OO,o00.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27
Luncheon Time Announced by Cat.

The noontine whistle is never sounded
at the Buckeye Foundry in Cummins-
vile. 1t has been discontinued since a
wiseacre of cat has become the an
nouncer to the men of the arrival of the
dinner hour. Thomas has been habitue
of the engine room for a number of
wears, and takes great interest in the
working of the plant After short
residence he discovered that cat could
find scraps to eat if he was on hand
when the men opened their lunch bas-
kets. and also that the best time to visit
them was when the whistle blew.
Thomas consequently became so regular
in his trips that the engineer began to
rely on him to notify the men. and dis
continued the signal for quitting work.
About Has every day Thomas arouses
himself, looks wise at the engineer, and
then marches into the foundry. The
men Immediately quit work on seeing
him, and Tom proceeds to look about
for tid-bits from their lunches.-C incim-
NAH Commercial Tribune.
Love Makes Arms Go Round.
They were seated side by side on the
parlor sofa. and there wasn't room
enough between them for an argument
George, nurmurcd the maid, after
biissful silence extending oyer perioe
Of several minutes. I'm afraid YOU
arm must be very painful
Why do you think so. dcarest?" hi
| asked.
Because" she .coyly replied, ut seem.
to be out of place"
"Oh. well. never mind" said George
1T will come around all right" -Bnf
| f0io Commercial
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

Oil is reported to have been struck
in Lawrence county, Ala
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

Mrs. Lulu Prince Kennedy wa
convicted of murder in the SECOND
degree.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infallibls
medicine for coughs and colds.-N.W. SAMUEL,
Ocean Grove, N. j., Fob. IL, 1900.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

The Leyland Line steamer Assyrian
went to pieces off Cape Race.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

PurNAM's FADELEss DYE produces the fast'
est and brightest colors OF any known dys
stuff. Sold by all druggists.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

The Governor of st, Petersburg, Russia,
has ordered ten automobile vehicles, de-
signed for various municipal uses.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

1t costs from $50 to 800 per ton to send
freight to Manila.
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Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, soften the gums, reduces lnnamma-
tion aliays pain. cures wind collie. ESQ bottle.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-27

The Chinese in the United States
are organizing to fight the Geary ex-
clusion act.
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quarter yards twenty-seyen inches
wiSs, three and half yards thirty-;wo
inches wide or two and threc-cigaii
yards farty-four inches wide viii be
required.