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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

trunk. He snapped it<Hp. and fosszd
|. very nice.
But the child, reaching after ~
fell overheard, and there was a gre1x
noise and confusion in the boat
"Sbe's fallen in" said Jumbo.
"What will happen next?"
"she will be drowned, expect,
observed Raj.
Drowned, No, she won't" cried
Jumbo: for he remembered the cake.
so. stepping out from his hiding
Mace. he curled his trunk around the
little white girl, lifted her up, and,
as the boat came up. dropped her ali
dripping into the arms held out to re.
ceive her.
Good jumbo" Dear old fellowl"
THANK you," Thank you!" WEE
heard ON all sides.
How queer that they should know
my name." thought Jumbo, as.
scrambling up the bank, he gave him
self a mighty shake, and disappeared
into the jungle.
"Well done, jumbo" said Raj.
And Jumbo waA happy, for he cared
more for the good opinion of his
brother than for anything else in the
world.
But to this day he has not solved
the puzzle of how those white folk
come to know his name. Can you?-
Little Folks.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

New York City.-The long coat that
means warmth to the entire body is Il
necessity for the young child. TIE
very charming little May Manton Ge-
sign illustrated is admirable for the
tot who has just been promoted TO
short clothes, as well as for children
of four and six years of age. AS
shown the material is Russian blue
broadcloth, with trimming of soft gray
chinchilla: but younger children wear
white bengaline peau de sole, drap de
etc and velvet Corduroy or velveteen
can be substituted for the cloth when
the child has reached the mature age
of four years. Fur is much used as
trimming. but narrow frills of ribbon
and stitched bands are entirely cor
rect.
The skirt portion is laid in box
pleats. two at the front and two at the
back, and is attached to a short fitted
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
Woman's Five Gored Tucked Skirt.

The skirt tucked in perpendicular
lines is becoming 10 almost all figures
and is one Of the latest developments
Of the seasons styles. The May Man
ton design illustrated is essentials
smart and is simple at the same time.
The groups of tucks, three each, are
arranged az the front and side seams
with pointed straps between producing
a panel effect AS shown the skirt
is made of mode colored Venetian
cloth, with the straps in a darker
shade, but velvet, silk or braid can
be used in contrast with a cloth foun-
dation, and the color can be the same
or 4 harmonizing one, as preferred.
The skirt is cut in five cores. The
tucks are allowed at the edge Of the
front and back cores, those at the
front turning backward, those at the
back turning forward, apd are stitched
to the point indicated, below which
they fall free to intensity the fare. The
straps are arranged as indicated ard
stitched into place. The skirt fits
snugly a. the upper portion and in.
cludes short hip darts in the side por-
tons. The fulness at the back is laiG
N an inverted pleat.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
The Queen of the Ants.

A gentleman who is very fond of
every living thing, who watchess
animals carefully that he may learn
their ways, tells a very interesting
story of some ants he once saw. He
noticed procession of ants going
across the path. This gentleman
watched, and knowing the ways of
ants, knew that they were emigrating
to new colony because the old city
was overcrowded. He watched the
ants closely to decide which was the
queen. At last he discovered her,
attended by guard of honor. Quick
ly and carefully he lifted the queen
and held her in his hand.
She was missed at once and there
was the greatest excitement The
guard of honor were seized by the
others and held under arrest. Ants
started out in every direction to look
for the queen. They looked every
where, and returned again and again
to learn II there was any news.
At last the gentleman put the queen
down on the path some distance
away from the point at which he had
captur ID her. She was discovered by
one OF the scouts, who hurried back
to the point where the ants had as
sembled and told of his discovery.
A guard Of honor hurried to the queen
and actually carried her back to her
subjects. who received her with de-
monstrations OF joy.
The new colony had been es-
tablished under a bench A hole I'm.
der one of the legs of the bench led
to 1t. With the guard of honor carry
ing the queen, the procession reformed
and began its march. and soon dis
appeared from sight. The gentleman
moistened four Jumps of sugar and
put them in the path. Soon two or
three ants appeared, found the sugar,
and Immediately reported at the new
colony. When they returned a number
OF helpers came with them, and the
sugar was all carried, grain by grain.
to the new home. Doubtless they
thought they had found the most
wonderful land to settle in. when
food was provided in such quantities
neaI at hand.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
New Warship Is Tested.

The expectations OF the naval OFF,
Gals were more than equaled in the
speed trial of the new battleship Ala
bama recently. The floating fighting
machine covered the prescribed course
in such remarkable time that the title,
Queen of the Navy has been con-
ferred upon her. An average speed OF
II knots per hour was made for a pc
riod of four hours. Although this speed
is not as remarkable as that made by
the Iowa, still the performance OF the
Alabama is considered phenomenal.
During the trial the craft was not
overworked, and after finishing the
course was pronounced in good condi-
ton. Five sister ships, the Massachu-
sets, Indiana, Kentucky, Texaa. and
Kearsage, were used as stake boats in
the trial. A triangular course was ar
ranged and the spectacle was witness
eddy many people. The vessel is the
product of American shipbuilders. 1t
was constructed by the Cramps at
Philadelphia and guaranteed to do at
least 16 knots per hour. The trial
showed that she could do IL without
trouble, and 1t is thought that the time
on the trial trip may yet be surpassed.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

body. The double capes fall over the
shoulders. the upper one being cut in
points at the front. which gives an
exceptionally smart effect. At the
neck is turnover collar. The sleeves
are full, in bishop style, and are ia
ished with straight bands or cuffs mt
The wrist. The coat closes at the
centre front. where it is supplied with
ornamental buttons and buttorholes.
To cut this coat for child of four
years of age five yards of material
twenty-one inches wide. four and one
eighth yards twenty-seven inches wide,
two and five-eighth yards forty -four
or two yards fifty inches wide, will be
required.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
what the Anatomi.t. Have Learned.


Mother Nature has odd ways of
storing up energy. She hides it away
in the tiniest, most unlikely bum
dies. Common things that are handled
every day are more than likely to be
packages full of force of one sort or
another. II you were asked to decide
which was stronger, a steam boiler or
a pot of common white navy beans.
you would probably say that the for
mer was-might possibly cay so con-
temptuously, with laugh. Yet those
wise old fellows, the anatomists, have
learned that beans are capable of
exerting a pressure fully equal to the
largest boiler When they find it
necessary to separate the bones of q
skull they MI 1t with beans and place
it in a basin Of water The beans
soon absorb the water. swell and SLOW
ly force the bones apart, for there
is 70 skull that can withstand the
steady, even pressure. And unless
some equally careful workman could
be found to do the work, no skulls
Couiu pe dillSuifteu, ior IousHei
methods would shatter the bones and
quite spoil the job.
Anatomists have learned many
similar tricks by watching nature.
When they wish to obtain a skeleton
of small animal-a mouse or fish,
for example-they put the little body
upon an ant heap and leave the tiny
insect to eat the flesh away from the
ing remains but bare skeleton,
held together by the tough cartilages
provided the wise anatomist has
protected his specimen against the
cat. IL he has not, why. of course moth
ing remains. not even a grease spot.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
yyoman's Tucked Blouse.

The simple blouse of finely tucked
material is a prime favorite of the
season, and is charming for wear with
odd skirts as well as for costumes Of
soft. clinging stufrs. AS illustrated in
the large engraving it is designed by
May Manton for the former use and Is
of satin Aiglon in pastel blue with
cuffs of panne in a deeper shade and
is worn with tie and belt that match
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

have discovered that gun-metal orna-
ments can be worn with mourning.
Dull or bright jet, pearls and oxidized
silver or black onyx have hitherto
but to have something else available
which shall be both fashionable and
desirable sleeve links, lace pins. hat
pins and chains of gun metal are used.
The latest exhibit of it is in the link
purse and chatelaine bag. which are
new this season
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
THE BIOGRAPH FIEND.
Public Mems Terror, Who Threate
Peace of NotabIes.

fuOuc mems IerTor, VINO Inreht0ns
Peace of Noiables.
The camera fiend is bad enough, and
there is a continual protest against
him by every person in whom the
public takes an interest. But the bio
graph fiend, who is threatening the
peace Of notables, is much worse.
kaleidoscope pictures are about to be
put within the reach Of everyone. A
London concern has established a
studio where people may go to have
moving pictures taken of themselves,
just as they now go to be photograph
ed, and cheap apparatus for the re-
production of films is sold, which
while not SO good as those used in the
theaters and nickel-in-the-slot devices
yet answers the purpose. The manag-
er of the studio says that it is in de-
mand for weddings. The bride and
bridegroom, bridesmaids, best man
and all the rest are photographed
while the wedding ceremony is being
performed, and the happy pair and
their friends have copies of the films
as souvenirs of the occasion. But this
is not the worst. A cheap biograph
machine has been invented, by which
a person may take hundreds of snap
shots Of anyone whom he chooses, and
reproduce them. 1t Is but natural for
the owner of few biograph strips tc
want other films for his machine.
The worry to public people will be
great They will be the sufferers. For
instance, instead of Gov. RooseveIt's
children being photographed in bath
ing, the biograph fiend will take snap
shots of their movements, and repro
duce them on the screen as living pic
lures. The aim of the fiends naturally
would be to secure statesmen in the
most unidentified attitudes nossihle-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

A four-year-old girl wandered away
from home near the Bonanza mine re-
Gently, and was lost in the mountains
forty-eight hours. When recovered she
was quite unframed. She told Of hav-
ing seen a big black dog with two
puppies, which she tried to catch. "but
they ran away after their mamma"
The dog was q bear, and the pup
pies" were her cubs.-Portland Ore
gonian.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

business in foreign countries. He has
also taught the Earl nearly every
thing he knows of foreign affairs. and
has read aloud to Il Hung Chang
more than 500 books in English.
French and German. which he was
able to translate into Chinese as he
read them. Last spring for reasons
not yet publicly explained. Mr.. Peth-
lex resigned his position with Ii Hung
Chang, and has since denounced him
as untrustworthy and traitor to the
friends he pretends to ssrve.-Chicego
Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Silk or velvet lacing cord with sharp
ly tagged ends lace up the divisions of
sleeves on winter bodices. Look around
you at a tea and note how this mode
prevails. Perhaps it is the upper
third. where a sleeve is laced up from,
the shoulder almost % the elbow. Per-
haps the lacing is for the lower part
of the sleeve, or it may be laced up
continuously from shoulder to wrist.
1t is a thoroughly popular fashion.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
At the monthly meeting of the Berk'

At the monthly meeting OF the Berks
County (Pennsylvania) Agricultural
society. President James MCGOWAN at
tributed the excellent condition OF the
crops in the southern portion of Berks
county to the heavy blasting that ID
done at the Trappe rock quarries, near
Hampton. Heavy charges of dynamite
are used. and the reverberations are
heard for miles around. The very
heavy blasts are invariably followed
by showers of rain. and 1t IL the ire
ouent showers that have helped
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
The Coming Popular TOrIue

The Empire coat illustrates the pro-
nounced high mode which is believed
to be the coming popular form. An
imported example is made Of heavy
kersey. with a vest piece of Persian
embroidery. defined by broad double
collar of sable, with flaring cuffs OF
the same fur. turned back from the
wrists The jacket effect is outlined
by an inch wide galloon, and the coat
is long enough to conceal the costume
worn beneath.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

over lace front which lightens up a
costume of dark blue lady's cloth. The
sparing u.s. of gold is rather more eff
fective than the profuse exhibitions of
gold braiding, tags, buckles, ferrets
and spikes we see on some gorgeous
costumes. Gold tassels swing from
the ends of narrow black satin era
vat
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
The White Gartlenia.

White gardenias are very popular
for hat trimming, perhaps more so
than the roses. yet nothing in the way
of artificial fion ers can be much more
beautiful than the rose productions of
this season. Roses of gold gauze arc
also very much used. and with good eff
feet on the cream lace hats so much
worn
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
Lrs Desertion by His Secretary.

The severest blow Ii Hung Chang
has received for many years is the de-
sertion of ]. w. Pethick, an American
who had been his private secretary for
twelve or fifteen years. Mr.. Pethick
was paid large salary to act as adj
visor and instructor in modern Ian
guages and sciences. and had charge
of all the viceroy's foreign affairs and
much of his private business. Earl Ii
has money invested in all sorts of en-
terprises in Europe and Asia. and Mr..
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

The United States will fire a thousand
pound shot twenty niles which will be
record-breaSer for the distance. The gun
from which il is 10 be fred will be marvel
OF American ingenuity, and workmanship.
Another marvel of American ingenuity is
HoSSstter's Stomach Bitters. For fifty wears
it has been the only medicine to cure con-
stipation, indigestion, dyspepsia bilious
ness and by its direct action on the kidneys
prevents rheumatism
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

The Boston Athenaeum has long
contained three busts which no one In
that city was able to identify. The
assistant Librarian. a young woman, has
just recognised them as excellent like
ness Of Lewis Cess. the great states
man: Nicholas Biddle, one of the most
eminent fnanciers Of the century, and
. Russian prince, famous all over the
world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
THE REALM OF FASHION.


il desirable ring for the little finger.
Fairly suggestive of Cleopatra Is
scarabeus of diamonds. This beetle.
which seems to dominate Egyptian de-
sign. has it's broad, gem-set wings out
spread. A ruby is set IN his body,
while a pearl takes the place OF his
head.
But he is rot the only insect on the
tray. There are great, magnifed flies;
one sparkling fellow has a magnificent
pearl by way of body.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
IseAt For the Bowels

No matter what ails you, headache TO a
cancer. you will never get well until your
bowels are put right. CAscARETs help ma
tire, cure you without grippe or pain, pro
duce easy natural movements. cost you just
II eats TO start getting your health lack.
CLscA1ETs Candy Cathartic. the genuine,
pu. up in metal boxes. eve y tablet has G. g..
c., stamped on il. Beware of limitations.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
Canoes in Demand.

The woman who has cameo an1 80
riOus other old-time brooches i'll her
possession is in luck this season, for
they are in great deman for the cen
tres of black bows on furaand lace col
larettes, and the cameo brooches make
very pretty belt buckles set in silver
or cold.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
Cloth With a Knit Finish.

Cloth with knit finish is very much
used in the neutral colors for street
and all the clinging which fashion re-
quires.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Vast quantities OF shel,ed eggs are
exported from Russia in Theoretically
sealed tins, and are drawn off through
a tap. One tin holds from 1909 to
1890 eggs. The eggs must be careful
ly selected. as a cad one would spoil
all the others in the can.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
6lG2sGsSs2 u RI aR!7I 81
In CURES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS. GN
n Best Cough Syrup. Tastes Good. Use R1X
ri in time. Sold by druggists. ~
eel SzSsaz1lSISl
Boston Milk Comes Righ

Boston dealers nave added a cent
quart to the price Of milk, the cost 10
consumers being now 8 cents a quart.
Scarcity of hay is given as the prompt.
ing reason for the advance.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Prussian Telegraph Operators Wages.
The Prussian minister of railways
received a petition in July from tele-
graph operators who wanted their sala-
ries raised. The result was that he
engaged in their PAGES large number
Of women at so cents day.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

1t is confidently asserted that the large
decrease in infant mortality in this country
during the past decade has been brough hit
about in No small measure by the universal
use of Castoria-it being in almost every
home
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

A enld-spotted black vol is enriched with
ecru Russian lace. with gre t effectiveness,
and makes charming autumn model. The
lace il used on the skirt in the form of a from
panel to the tunic, which is shorter in front
than behind. where it falls over wide plait-
ing of the material.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Mrs. Helen Lannkin, of Chillicothe. Mo-,
ana her husband, both under 20 yesrs old,
were tr yelling towards Nebrss ska IN a wagon.
when she was attacked with typhoid fever
and died at bilene. They were very poor.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Not being untutored in suffering. !
gill
Patience Is Gods foster daughter
Tertullian.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

The little Elton jackets of fur, which look
ed so sn all and cold. seem to have grown
smaller and colder, but there is e eat demand
for tn I'm. Fortunately, the back is not;a
delicate spot, and they manage to cover the
lungs If they shrink any more, however,
She will be nothing left but the collar,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
Lingerie Must Be White.

The edict has gone forth that lin
gerie must be white. Black and col
ored underclothing is no longer in
good taste.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
shirt-Waist Man Chased.

A conservative, non-progressive
steer of reactionary tendencies chased
a Chicago shirt-waist man through the
stock yards and almost denuded him.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

William Jones, n negro who confessed
stealing q watch, was chased by the city mar
shall or Newton, and refused to stop on the
marshal's command was shot in the leg,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

When Sardou was asked his favorite
Amusement. he replied, Work" After a
month in thu football field, the college ath-
lete reverses the epigram, and styles his la
torious work play"
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
Gold Tassels.

Little tassels of gold bullion swing
from the pendant EMS of a dark blue
silk cravat. This is worn in front
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Mrs. Sarah Bright of North Topeka, wa,,
one hundred and eleven years old on August
-, when there was gathering of five gener-
st&ns OF her defendants. We're ali of them
E~ther there would have been more than
eighty of them.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Army estimates for the coming year are on
the basis of a force of 100 600 men and in
clude appro priatious for bringing home the
volunteers In the Philippines. The navy de-
partment ALSO estimates Tor an increased
force of enlisted men,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02
TTow's This p!

The highest ever paid for Crown Point vas
during the great mining excitemen OF 49,,
when the price reached g.. 100 per share,
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Mrs.Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teetbiBg, softens the gums reducing in1ama-
ton, allays pain, CURES wind collie. pc a bottle
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

A tile girl, whose parents lately moved to
another city, and who is for the first time
living in n block, thus described itin letter
to another child This is very queer place.
Next door Is fastened on our house."
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-02-02

Publishers say pooxs on the Iiisnano-
American war do not sell. The authors
write too much about strategy and too little
ABOUT individual acts OF heroism,