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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

Sunshine is needed to keep horses
in vigorous health and spirits. To
keep them shut up in dark stable
month in and month out is not the
right treatment. Joseph Cairn Simp-
son gives as one cause of the superior
ity of California horses the vivifying
effects of the rays of the sun Of that
climate. He claims that the superior
nerve force of California horses is at
tributable in a large measure to the
bright rays of the. sun. In his natural
state the horse has abundant light
and fresh air and bright sunshine.
When deprived of these he necessarily
loses a part of his vigor.
In connection with every stable
there should be lot protected in win
ter as much as possible from the pene-
trating winds in which stable horses
may be turned to obtain sun baths and
pure air and needed exercise
whether the horses are driven or not,
In this lot they can roll and disport
themselves at pleasure. In warm days
couple of hours enjoyed by each
horse daily will prove very healthful
and invigorating. The Rural World
most earnestly recommends to stable
men the necessity Of a lot on the south
side of the stable If possible, into
which horses may be turned on pleas
ant days to secure sun baths and
fresh air and freedom from restraint.
-Coleman's Rural World.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

New Millinery For Summer Wear.
With the drapery effects continued
in, full force. abundant use will again
be made Of diaphanous tissues. OF
these, Malines tulle win have first
consideration, as 1t has in its texture
a degree Of elasticity that does not
belong to chiffon or any of the silk
gauzes. and thus Is better adapted to
required purposes. It will be en-
ployed both for yelling and lining,
rarely ever singly, but In two. three,
four and greater number OF plies.
and sometimes in as many different
colors. revealed through straw laces
in charming nacre and glace effects.
As are In the new mousselines de sole,
there are. tulles striped with narrow
tinsel and straw braids, and otherwise
broidered with gold, silver and straw
cord, and also enriched with spangles
small square spangles, varying the
round spangles Of the last several
years. and the ring spangles of the
last season or two. Novelties in silk
gauzes, almost as delicate in texture
as IL woven Of air, are in exquisite
printed fioriated designs, extremely
interesting manufactures being of silk
gossamer, Of white grounding in print
ed figures Of black lace, relieved with
dainty horiations, and outlined in
tambour work of fine gold thread.
There have been large importatlons
of Dlisse silk mulls.-Millinery Trade
Review.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
Good Pure Bred Sheep.

The country Is full of good grades.
They are what most breeders must
content themselves with. In the great
majority of instances they are just
as profitable to the owners. and In
many cases even more so than the
best. Not quite as much money is in
volved possibly. there Is far less risk
In breeding and raising. and in the
end Just as much percentage of profit.
It would be out of the Question to at
tempt to limit such class of sheep
within certain cash values. There Is
far too much difference in the various
breeds. 1t would seem. however. that
$40 to $50 ought to buy a ram good
enough for the average pure bred
flock. There are hundreds bought and
sold for less. The superfine is class
that does not materially effect the
average farmer. and sheep breeder.
In prices this class has practically no
limit. It is made up Of sheep Of the
best quality and are consequently
what may be called the "best" in
sheep breeding. Their excellence lies
in qualities that are far beyond mar
ket values.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

Russian cotton embroidery Is among
the novelties.
I Novelty Swiss with embroidered
dots and stripes is new and very dain-
ty for summer gowns.
Tantivy Croat IL the name Of one Of
the new neckties made Of mercerized
cheviot to wear with the outing shirt
waists.
Quilts are worn on many Of the
spring hats, and the newest idea IL to
lay them perfectly nat. pointing to-
ward the back.
Narrow strips Of embroidered bead
ing alternating with insertions Of VAL
enciennes lace will be much used for
yoke trimmings Of fine cotton shirt
waists.
Shoulder capes Of rufied chiffon
trimmed with punches Of artificial
flowers and with streamers Of pleated
chiffon or mousseline, are shown for
evening wear.
A taffeta skirt 70 wear with odd
blouses, or, as the fashion IL now,
built with . fancy jacket Of the same
is most useful gown for many occa-
sions. The jacket can also be worn
with different skirts.
It il said by the leading dressmak.
ers that ribbons are returning to IA
vor. They are used more as trimming
than as sashes or girdles. A late fac
| is embossing Chinese letters on col
ored ribbons. to form words, or ever
phrases.
Maltese and cluny laces are still
popular for dress trimming. and thel
there are all the other well-knowr
kinds which have lost. some of thei
prestige. Laces of the applique orde
show filling-in Of gold threat be
tween the flowers.
Hooks and eyes in gold for bel
clasps, which are to be found in man,
designs at the best jewelers.. come IL
all sizes from one only large enough
apparently 20 fasten skirt binding
to one from an inch to an inch and
half long. large and heavy.
VC1vCt .Oclto WOIn Win S8nS AoAASs
waists are narrow. black, with sin
gle row Of cut steel dots running
through the centre and a large oper
work cut steel buckle with p graceful
point on the lower edge, which gives
style to the front. Many OF these
buckles are very striking.
| Variety Distinguishes the assert
ment Of flowers which appears on thu
new hats. but size and quality are thu
| main features. after all. Whether tn
| flower you choose IL an azalea or
Icabbage rose 1t must be huge and ex
uuisite in texture and color. A wreatl
OF roses without leaves around thu
edge OF hat brim Is very becoming
! to young girls. i S. u.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

reopsis; and the morning gios1es %
cover some fence or building. Seed Of
any of these can be bought for q few
cents. and II the flowers are not kept
too closely picked they will seed the
ground so that really they may be
called perennial. A little more trou.
BILE to sow seed in the house. or a
little expense for plants, will give the
asters. verbepas. pinks. salvias and
stocks, and the various pelargonium
or geranium.
The2 there are the bulbs. peony.
dahlia, gladiolus, and the many differ.
ent li:.SH cannas and tuberose. all
easy of cultivation. none very expen-
sive, and with such powers Of renewal
or increase from roots than in few
years one may have them to sell o.
give away.
We would by no means neglect to
have roses. and there are the old
standards and the newer competitors
for popGls- favor. the climbing Ram
blers, in crimson. pink and yellow, SO
loaded with blossoms and such vigor-
GUS growers that each bush is "a
thing of beauty" the entire season.
The rldteckia or golden glow. like
a double sunflower, and the double
hollyhocks. like the dahlias. are lit
tie more to be admired as a back
ground for smaller plants than in the
front, yet II distance lends enchant.
ment to the view," they are well
worthy of place. when perhaps they
may serve to conceal some less pleas
ing object. and the sun1ower. from
the mammoth to miniature. may also
serve a good purpose in this way.
In short. we could make out quite
a list, none of which we should want
to be without If we we're once more
back on the farm. where We could
have room for few plants and few
bush fruits and few chickens. We
might be richer than we are now, but
we think we would feel so.-American
CultiyatOf
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
State Government Of Louisiana

Goyernor-W. w. Heard,
Lieutenant Governor-Albert Esto-
pinal.
Secretary of State-John Michel.
superintendent of Education--John
v. Calhoun.
Aud;tor-W. 3. Frazee.
Recommendations E. Smith.
u. s. SENATORS.
Don Cafferey and s. d. McEnery.
REPRESENTATIVES.
l Distric.-R. G. Dayey.
g District-Adolph Meyer.
3 District-R. r. Bronssard.
District-P. BrazeaIe.
5 District. Il. Eansdell.
6 Districts. NJ. Robinson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
scabby Potatoes.

Some one expresses an opinion that
the scab on potatoes Is worse where
the ground is packed solid or Is al
lowed to crust over. II this Is true It
should be less abundant where .
strawy manure is used than where
commercial fertilizers are used. which
is not often the case. A soil made
loose and porous by having green rye
CT a heavy grass sward plowed under
Just before the seed Is planted will
grow potatoes free from scab almost
invariably, but we think that the de-
caying vegetation kills the fungus that
causes the scab.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
German Grown Prince In Love.

II Is rumored on the continent that
the crown prince q Germany. whose
soldierly bearing called forth much
favorable comment during his short
stay in England, has actually fallen In
love with one of the youngest grand
daughters of the late Queen Victoria.
The girl in question Is only IA years
old. sor that no wedding festivities
are anticipated for some time to come,
but the story goes that the young
couple have been formally betrothed
to one another with the consent and
approval OF both the king and the
German emperor. The princess il an
attractive little maid. and IL the
daughter Of one Of the most popular
ladies' In England.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

<2raduateo hold leading positions al over tho
oountry, Instruction all personal.
Haying numerous business connections nne
beine universally and reputably known, We
have superior advantages u aiding studsnts -
~ store 10 connected with soulS College
n which students do actual buainess vita
reci 1ooda ana actual money, and they koeD
fhe hooks n the latest labor saving forms.
esudents enter at any time. Kngiish, Aca.
demlo. Shorthand and Business school,. Al
separate faculties. send Tor cataiogue.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

to act on the slightest impulse. and
so, when the shot had been bred there
was instant confusion. and the gam
bier went out of a back window and
was astride a fast horse and good
distance up the road before "the
crowd" were half aware of 1t. Still.
as quick as he was. the boys never
allowed the grass to grow under then
feet on an occasion like this. 1t was .
good three miles to the station, and II
was almost train time. Both pursued
and pursuers knew this. and 1t waa
the train or nothing for the fleeing
man. 1t would be useless to make any
stand, or try to evade his followers
in this open country. but II he could
catch the train IS 1t rolled out OF the
station, he was safe.
AS though to spur them to greater
exertions, they could hear the locomo-
tive's shrill whistle as 1t neared the
town. 1t was dark. with the moon
hidden behind the clouds so it would
be a comparatively easy matter for a
man to throw himself from his horse
and upon the outward moving train,
and get away without bullet in him
if-well. Of course there was always
an "if' to be considered in such cases
There was no shouting. no unneces
sary noise. nothing but the quick hoof
beats and the breathing of the horses
as the boys rushed along In pursuit
but every man had his eyes on that
dark object flying In advance. and
every man knew what would happen
even If the fugitive reached the train
ere they did.
The train was Just gathering head
way as the runaway turned the SHARP
turn at the station and his horses
hoofs plowed into the sand and dust
He slid SO deity and easily from his
plunging mare that the pursuers could
with difficulty make him out against
the trains dark background. In q
moment more he would reach the
middle coach. He dared not wait for
the last one. as the trains speed was
increasing uncomfortably now. He
reached out his arm, his ragged and
torn shirt sleeve showing dimly
against the coach. Perhaps he STUN
bled-one never can tell what occurs
at such times-but simultaneously
there were two distinct and sharp re
ports, and the gambler had played his
last card.
The train never stopped. It wasn't
worth while. The boys gathered
around the huddled up heap in the
centre OF the track as the signal lights
on the rear car were disappearing In
the distance. One stopped in a bust
ness-like way and fumbled among the
torn shreds of clothing and recovered
what remained of the stolen fund
Then the boys held little conference
Sis was bending over the cot where
on lay Dorsie stretched at full length
The boys had just pulled up at the
door. Quietly they gathered about the
doctor
"Oh. he'll pull through. but IT'S {
mighty close shave"
Then the leader went up to sis. Hi!
rough features looked less hard thar
usual and his keen eyes glistened.
"Sis," he said. Here's yer money
He's gone ter parts unknown, an
won't be back right away. either. 81
don't yer worry. Well settle with thu
doc"
He dropped into her brown palm ,
wad Of bills that must have counted
out pretty rich. The boys never dit
things by halves.-Waverley Maya.
zine.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
Wbes GAR2ES
To Drive A..ts from the Lawn.

Fine coal ashes Dprinkled about the
burrows of ants will cause them to
leave. Ashes may be used on the
lawn without injury to the grass.
Sifted ashes are best. but those fresh
from the stove, shaken from the stove
shovel. will answer the purpose very
well,-Ladies' Home Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

to them, and she puts excuses into
their own mouths to save them tne
pain Of O frank confession and her.
self the pain Of inflicting a deserved
punish1aent. The children OF such
mother grow to be snilly-shally, su.
perficial men and women, and all and
only because of their over-indulgence
at home during their childhood
American Queen.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
In. rlewsr Garden.

We used to know an old lady who
said that a house without any flowers
around 1t always looked dreadful
lonesome" It certainly does have a
sort Of deserted and neglected look.
II there go 10 plants In either door
yard or Hinepb. and the farmer has
little excuse for not having few plants
to brighten up his premises and give
a touch OF color to them. There are
the old-fashioned ANIMALS. alyssum.
mignonette, petunia. nicotiana. all OF
which are frangrant. nasturiium. both
dwarf and climbing. balsam.l even the
snowy .narigolds. zinnia. pennies. en-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

II Is an easy matter to feed stock
when fodder is plenty. but when there
Is a shortage. 1t becomes serious
matter with farmers of how to length
en- the haymow and what stock can
best be sold. 1t is generally unwise
to sell young stock which will soon
come into profit, yet this is often done.
A few good facts on this subject are
laid down by Secretary B. Walker Nc
Keen in q recent bulletin Of the Maine
board of agriculture, who says:
Rigid selection must be the motto Of
the successful stock feeder. Let us
look our herds over carefully. remem-
bering that good animal is cheap at
any price and that poor animal is
dear at any price. Select accordingly.
Place the poor ones on the market to
the best possible advantage, either for
what they will bring as they are. or
by feeding and selling ourselves.
Purchased grains must. Of course,
come into use. but they must be pur-
chased and fed judiciously. Let the
roots, the vegetable wastes and every
thing about the farm. do their full
share In experimenting the hays and
straws Of the farm. Do not forget
that an ounce of digestible food nu-
trients In straw is as valuable as 1t
Is in the best of hay and that If the
straw is fed so that it is readily eaten,
Its full value will be secured.
Let us not forget that every thins
that grows upon the farm that has
any food value can be used to good
advantage II properly fed. that In
nearly every instance where trouble
from using any of these articles the
fault Is with the feeder and not with
the food. At prices that often prevail
oats are an economical grain ration
They make the best Of food for build
Ing bone and muscle. and for making
milk. Cornmeal Is the cheapest pro
Queer OF beef. A combination of the
two, with small amounts Of cottonseed
or gluten added. will make the best
and most economical purchased grair
ration. Where the silo is filled will
well-eared corn. the grain bill will b.
reduced and the full number OF ami
mails can be maintained.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
Queen victori.'s Courtesy.

One of the great sources Of the
Queens power was the extreme at
tention she gave to detail. This ex-
tended to everything which came un-
der her personal notice. The story
of her writing her name in the dust
ON a piece of furniture, while making
Il tour of Windsor Castle. and under
meath it also the name of the house.
maid who. was responsible for the
neglect, I have never heard confirmed,
but many little stories attest her far
seeing supervision in everything. She
never considered the smallest cour-
tesy beneath her dignity. Nine. M.
lady-in-waiting to the Duchess OF
Connaught. is responsible for this lit
tie anecdote illustrating this. At the
time of the christening Of little Prince
Edward, the eldest son Of the Duke
of York, through some mistake Nine.
Ms invitation was forgotten. She
did not go to the ceremony. but see
ing the Queen soon after. Her Males.
ty asked why she had not been pres
emit. inquired into all the particulars
and made many excuses. Just then
the Duchess came up. TITS a pity
about Nine. Ms invitation" said
Her Majesty. '.but there's no need for
you to say anything. I've apollo
gized."-Harpers Bazaar.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
THE YAZOO 4 MISSISSIPPI VAL
LEY RAILROAD COMPANY,
OFFICE OF @. P. & 7. A.
Special Excursion Rates Via. the J..
4 NJ. v. Railroad to the Pam
American Exposition at Buff
falo. New York.

For the above occasion the Y. q M.
v. will sell round trip tickets daily to
October Sist., final return limit No
vember Srd., 1901. Rate from Vicks-
burg $40. so forty dollars and Fifty
cents.) Through sleeping car service
from Memphis.
Leave Vicksburg at 11:30 pm. Ar
rive Memphis 6:45 am.
Leave Memphis at z am. Arrive
Buffalo ct 1880 am. following day.
(35 hours from vicksburg
For further information and partic-
alars, address the undersigned.
A. @. PEARoE, G. P. & 7. A.,
Vicksburg.
L. F. MONTGOMERY, T. p. A.,
II Jackson.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
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no ohariatanfsm praofice9.
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The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
A Pathetic queen.

Queen Charlotte, the widow Of Max
imilian. the one time Emperor of Mexi-
co. is rapidly failing in health. Her
mind is now a hopeless wreck. On
clear days she wanders feverishly
about her prison grounds. and in bad
weather she steals about the house,
picking up bits of thread and dust
from the floor and hiding them about
her clothes. She seems to recognize
no one save her sister-in-law, the Bel
giar Queen, whom she loves, and who
has visited her faithfully for years.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13
QUAINT AND CURIOUS.

In medieval times not only were
living prisoners ransomed by their
friends, but a ransom was demanded
even for the bodies OF those in action.
A Pennsylvania school boy, because
of bad conduct. was sentenced by the
educational board to Punishment from
the town. the board reserving the
right to have him arrested should he
return.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

The town Of Eatonville, Fla. has
1900 inhabitants. with not a single
white among them. 1t has a full quota
of officials. bank and other business
establishments requisite in town Of
its size.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

The roliser,atis wife is seldcm
club woman.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

Choir singers are usually chants
sconasuteaces.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

The first currency issued by the
whites within the limits Of the United
States was wampum, which was adopt
ed by the Massachusetts, colonists in
1907 in their intercourse with the
Indians.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

Through Pullman YAlaos elsspsss
bstwsen New Orleans anA NsnpAlA
Kansas Oily, 81 Louis sHd ChisaGs
without change. making direct sssass.
Mons Viii Azst-slass lines 70 al psiitA
The gssst -stssl bridge spssAiag W
oAie river ct Cairo completed, and II
trains freight and yasssAgsr) nsw run.
ning segulaEly ever IL thu ! wedding ~
1slays end annoyance incident - txans
(sr ~ ferry best
4. Il. HAxsos. Gen. Is 40.
Chieae~
~. a 0eox1 \. \ ~ Ue0GAk
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

The most durable paper n made by
a guild near Marking. China. which
supplies the government of that EN-
pire the leaves of It's ofncial docu-
ments. Some of these are over q
1000 years old.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

A goose on the farm Of Mr.. Watkins
Oilfach Maen. South Wales. reached
the extraordinary age of Al years last
spring. Up to 10 years ago this goose
laid regularly. and has Matched and
brought up hundreds Of goslings. For
some time now she has not mixed with
or taken any notice OF the other geese
and the solitary journey Of the poor
old thing toward the end Of its long
and useful life II pathetic to behold,
although she IL treated with every
kindness BY her kind.hearted owner.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-07-13

Crowded though the ocean may be
becoming the iron four-masted sailing
ship Afghanistan managed to make a
seven months voyage from San Fran.
cisco to Liverpool without being
spoken by another vessel. Not word
was heard Of her from her departure
till she sailed up the Mersey. few
days ago.