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The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
THE TRAINING or BOYS.
wis. Mother IL She Who Tries ca
Forget the Danger of BrOken Legs
md

aud AIMS.
An excess of care Is often as bad rs
no care at all. The mother must often
shut her eyes on the playground. l
have seen II done with good effect un-
der difficult conditions. i have seen a
mother sit at her sewing In a great
barn, and pretend not to he aware that
her boys were spanning the beams over
head, crawling on loose poles and hang
ing to wooden pegs, thinking 1t great
fun to get the length of the barn. close
under the ridge pole without her nov
ledge. ] have seen the boys sitting
with hushed breath i'm the thick foliage
Of a tree top. fearful lest the mother
should get 'worried"-and the mother.
all this while. knowing the truth. wise
ly turned her back, and courageously
called up all instances where boys nave
not fallen from treetops. She never
knew how much sturdiness and agility
was getting planted In those small legs,
until one of the boys became the
champion high-jumper In college. Nor
had she much occasion to salve over her
bruises, A little ST. Joints wort Up rud-
dy oils was about the only healing pre-
p~aration brought into requisit'on. They
were learning something else all the
while, those boys. One sweet night the
mother heard one say to the other, as
they slid into bed: "Dickie. grandpa's
coming tomorrow, and we won't climb
n trees while he is here, cause IL will
make him sad" And they climbed no
trees for six weeks; but they rowed IN
the harbor in their small boat. not
Knowing that grandpa sat on the shore,
silent and miserable. So much. as have
said elsewhere. do we play At hide ant
seek In this world.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
"HELL's FUTURE POPULATION"


"IIell's Future Population" n book Just
published by Sanborn II. Mills. Mime
apolis, Is "A work that despite Its peculiar
title will undoubtedly do some good In the
world.
1t is a treatise that deals with facts and
conditions that present themselves In the
everyday life of the world. II treats OF
matters which even from a purely social
standpoint are OF vital interest to the
social and religious world.
This Is evidenced from the fact that
ministers of all denominations In Minne-
apolis have seen fit to express their APP
probation of the efforts of the author In
his attempt to bring before the public
"a statement OF certain existing conditions
which IN an almost inexcusable manner
are relegated to obscurity.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21

W " Nv" '
wv scope n little over two years
- ago. IIarva ii already had one
remarkable instrument OF that class. the
Bruce telescope, whose focal Length Is
only six times as great IA the aperture.
While admirably adapted Tor one Kind or
v crk. however. this glass was not suited
to another which Prof. Pickering had In
view. what he wanted was C telescope
whose focal length should be I25 or 40
times as great as It's aperture. 1t would
| cover only a small field. but would give
details on a large scale. In this respect.
perhaps. It would Guido the performance
of every other Photographic telescope in
tho world.
Prof. Pickering did not get precisely
what he asked for, but he received money
enough TO realize his ambition to some
extent. When the glass was finished
It was sent to Jamaica. where Harvard
had established an auxiliary station, and
the directors brother, William II. Picker
ing. was put in charge.
The latter gentleman has now rome
home with q fine lot Of pictures OF the
moon. TAX m with special reference to a
suspicion which he has entertained for
some time that there IL snow on thu
SdttI'tt y uIliN' ESH's'i' '"'
at the proper times To secure views of
different portions Of the unGr surface
zach Illuminated at various angles. and
Prof. Pickering thinks that he has thus
been enabled to establish his theory.
Although details are not yet accessible
IL would appear that the evidence
obtained 10 not OF a striking character,
and that the newly observed facts are
susceptible of moro than one interpreted
moderately low attitudes 1t takes about a
week for the sun to rise from horizon e
zenith. and another week for Il to set
Then ensue two weeks OF darkness and
cold. Hence. IL any Ice or snow exists OF
the lunar surface II probably remains un'
changed the greater part Of this period
IL. however. this temperature ever rises
to the melting point, even for a short
period, these substances would probably
alter their appearance, II not their posi-
tons. more or less. The fact that M
such changes have hitherto been detected
I'm spite of keen scrutiny would Indicate
either that the snow areas are compare
lively small or that the warmth IL never
sufficient to produce llauefaction. even al
noon in the tropics. But II Prof. Picker
ing has obtained new light on the subject
old theories must he revised to fit thu
facts.-New York Tribune.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21

Fond PARENT am glad to observe
that you are saving your money. Will
ie.
willie-Yes. paw.
Fond Parent-How much have you
saved?
Willie-Fifteen cents.
Fond Parent-GOod: here are 10 cents
more.
wiilie-Whoop! Now I'll go & tn
circus tomorrow. sure.-Ohio State
Journal.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
lDOdged u.

The Apostle Peter had just preached
his wonderful IN
1t had resulted In 5000 converts.
But how are you going to baptize so
many at one time?" asked one of the
ither preachers.
"If you please, brother" replied Pc
ter. 1--WE will not disturb the good feel
ings OF the occasion by any discussion
concerning the mode of baptism. Let
us leave hat for the sectarians Of flu
tire ages"
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
His TrOuI,Ie.

what brought you here. my poor
MANI" inquired the prison visitor.
swell, lady" replied the prisoner, 81
guess my troubles started from attend
in too many weddin's."
"Ah, you learned TO drink there, OF
steal. perhaps?"
No. lady; I was always the bride
groom."-Philadelphia Press.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
UseIess

Mr.. Telllt-I heard at the club to-day
that Mrs. Ketchum's husband had run
away with her.
Mrs. Tellit-That isn't strange. She
only married him because she was
afraid of getting left.
Mr.. Tellit-Well. isn't he?-Judge.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
A Mean Advantage.

Hall-How did you get rid of that
railroad stock? i didn't think any one
would touch II, considering the condi-
tlon of the road.
Baii-Well, l. found a party who was
not posted.
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21

tcmary occupations In life In order that
they may embark In the most chiincrical
cntcrpriscs as must necessarily he u quest
fer hidden treasure. This IL not new
to the people OF this generation or to our
own times. Indeed. the pages Of history
are well covered with memorable Incidents
and the fairy tales of our childhood are
not devoid of them.
From TIE days of Ulysses In search OF
the golden fleece to those of our con-
tomporarics seeking the scCrctcd Spanish
dcubloons in the lost treasure boxes of
the icdoubtablc Capt. Kidd, Of piratical
memory, men have become possessed OF
the mania tina gold coin awaits n sue.
| ccssful finder. seek and yc shall find
Is a worthy maxim. but II loses its dignity
when applied to the search for the lost,
buried or s%ecreted treasure.
Alexander Dumas may be said TO have
| sat with his finger on the pulse Of gen.
| eial mankind and detected the desire In
| all hearts to become wealthy beyond the
dream OF a~varlce. In response he Great
ed I'm the spacious chamber of his owr
imagination the thrilling discovery ol
enormous wealth In tho hidden grotto OF
the Isle of Monte Cristo.
But the Edmond Dantcs of fiction ant
the Edmond Dantcs Of real life are toe
very different persons. The latter hat
no erudite abbe TO work wizards trick
with cabalistic signs and to deduce from
enigmas plans and specific directions
Treasures, no doubt, have been depositc,
In graves. beneath the roots OF trees. I'm
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
QUEST OF HIDDEN TREASURE
nv Lnlims Chnmhors.

nv Julius Chambers.
RECENT occurrence on stat
en- island forci5ly reminds
the reader OF history OF a GER
tain peculiarly among men
OF u severely practical bent Of
mind To fOrsnke thclr GUS
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
SNOW ON THE MOON.

TN: director OF the Harvard
Observatory. Prof. T.. C.. Pick
crlng, made public his desire
for u new Photographic tele-
scope n little over two years
ago. Harva' ii already had one
The Red Cloud chief., 1901-06-21
You GaZe

change apparently into hexagons. The
black spaces between them likewise seem
to change their shape as you gaze at
the entire mass. 1t would be interesting
10 know the scientific explanation OF this
phenomenon.-New York Herald.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
Ten and Proposal.

She was pouring at a tea that at
ternoon and she looked unusually be-
witching. He was sitting at her left
in a bower of palms that almost con-
cealed him. He was holding one Of
her hands under cover Of the table
cloth while she tried to pour with
the other. She did not look at him as
she talked, but he knew by her color
and the little culver of the hand he
was holding that she heard everything
he said. Dearest" he said as she sent
one cup off without spoon and an
other filed only with whipped cream,
dearest, If you don't mind my saying
all this to you, just drop a spoon.
Couldn't you manage it," A clatter
of silver and more color in the girls
face as, in STOPPING to pick up the
spoon he kissed her hand. Spurred by
this success, he went on: Dearest, II
If you return it-that is, If you love
me. just put three Jumps Of sugar into
the next cup you pour-'y-e-s.' Or II
you don't, two, to spell no. One, two,
three. The tiny cup was almost full,
but in her haste to hide her confess
sion she covered the three Jumps has
tily with chocolate and cream and
sent them off. He asked his mother
as they drove home that night II she
had enjoyed herself. ugh! MOI" was
her disgusted reply. 'Such horrible
stun to drink as they gave one! Why.
my cup was half full Of sugar. The
Smart Set.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
Ia. for Boer Mausers.

A very suitable use has been found
for the Mauser rifles captured in
South Africa. They will be sent to
India to arm the frontier levies and
corps like the Khyber Rifles. who are
recruited from the local tribes to gar
rison those wild tracts where a regu-
lar military occupation has been found
undesirable. Hitherto these corps have
been armed with discarded Sniders,
while the tribesmen whom they have to
repress carry Martins and Lee-Met-
fords. The difficulty about placing the
superior weapons in the hands OF the
levies has been the immense incentive
to rife thieves and deserters. The
Mauser will not be worth stealing, for
the simple reason that ammunition for
it will be unprocurable by the thieves.
Martini cartridges are to be had in any
quantity both from India and habul'
and Lee-Metford ammunition, though
expensive, is not out of reach OF the
enterprising Afridi. But the Mauser
cartridges will not be o5tainade out
side the government arsenals.-The
Saturday Review.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
HUMOROUS.

Hoax-She has beautiful hair,
hasn't she? Joax-Bang up.
Muggins-He married his cook, be-
lieve. Buggins-Yes; you see, she
wanted to leave.
HE said my voice had the fiexibility
of harp" remarked the self-satisfied
girl. "He wanted to string you," said
the slangy girl
Tommy-Pop, do kings still have
court testers? Tommy's Pop-No; they
no longer feel the necessity of keeping
their wits about them.
She-He's quite rising young au.
thor. He goes in for realism you
know. He-Yes; but he hasn't real
lied on his writings to any extent.
Clarence Internationally offended
the aspiring young poetess" "In what
way?" HE sent her a gayly decorated
waste basket as a birthday present"
HE was a man of strong WILL" re.
marked one friend Of the deceased
YES" agreed the other: II hear that
even the heirs despair of breaking it. >
Father am afraid you will never
make your living with your pen. Son
Then, father. dontyou think you could
-er-advance me the price of type
writer?
Trans means across" said the
teacher; 'can any boy give me an IL
lustration of its use?" Eyes. ma am,
spoke up little Willie; transparent.
cross parent"
Overheard in the florists-"Hov
much are your hyacinths?" Fifty cents
apiece" why, bought them for 6
quarter last month" "Yes; but they
are higher since"
Irate Tenant-You told me there were
no piano players in this house Just
listen to that girl on the next floor
Flat Landlord-She is no player;
merely e. practicer.
| Nell never knew a girl so sus
ceptible to fiattery as Maude. Belle
That's right. Jack told her she was ar
angel, and she went right off and be-
gan taking lessons on the harp.
The two housebreakers had nearly
come to blows. "You promised to di
vide with me, and you're keeping ev'
erything," complained one. mo, I'm
not keeping everything" replied thu
other. I'm not keeping my promise.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

10 One another and are fringed with
tiny spikes. The upper side OF eaen
lobe Is covered with minute GLANDS tnat
secrete q purple fluid and also mas
number OF sensitive filaments arranged
in a triangle. II an insect toucn these
filaments the lobes shut up ike the
leaves OF a book, the two parts turning
on the midrib as a hinge, ana the IL
truder is captured. If it be very sinai
IL can escape through the spaces oe-
tween the interlocking spikes, but otn-
erwise the leaf forms itself into a tenn
porary stomach in which digestion pro-
ceeds The glands that were dry De-
fore begin to secrete an acid nqulo ol
A purple color, containing an enzyne
like pepsin. In which the soft parts OF
the victim are disintegrated, and as
this proceeds the pressure is Increased
until all of the digestible matter Is aD-
sorbed, when the leaf gradually opens
and the dry husk is extruded. The leaf
will close on bit of glass or stone as
readily as on a fly, but the fraud IS
ouickly discovered, and the indigestible
matter rejected. The leaf is then ready
to close again, even before it is fully
opened. whereas, when digesting food
material 1t stays closed for several
days and is very sluggish in shutting
again. The most vigorous leaves seem
to be able to digest only two or three
times in a lifetime, and the botanist
Lindsay fed some specimens with such
quantities of meat that they died from
indigestion.
In Portugal there is a plant that is
so efficient a fly catcher that the coun-
try people hang UP branches of it for
this purpose 1t secretes a gummy,
sticky fluid that entangles insects and
kills them.
The common bladderwort is a foe
TO many small animals. 1t captures
great numbers of waterbugs, and has
been known to catch and kill small
fishes. From time to time the atten-
ton Of fish culturists is called to this
plant as foe, but it is not regarded az
a serious one
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

The hillside at Pacific Heights fac
ing Nuuanu valley is becoming great
resort for youngsters OF all colors and
Of many conditions Of prosperity, says
the Honolulu Republican. The kids
flock to place in droves. In emula-
ton Of the example set by their
brothers of q colder cline these chill
dren, who probably have never seen
snow, have constructed coastine
place down the steep incline. A sled
is not necessary, and they don't have
to wait for snow. Nature has pro-
vided the hillside, and the long grass
which grows on 1t. as well as the sled
which is used. The latter Is a palm
leaf which has been dried by the sun
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

One part of Egypt shows where the
outward and visible evidences of the
aboriginal have been softened down
with a veneer which the softeners
fondly imagine Is indicative of inward
and spiritual grace. This is along a
350-mile stretch of the White Nile.
where the Shilluks live and move and
have their being. Now, the Shilluks
are picturesque and promising peo-
pie. They have their Fashoda for a
capital and their memories of Lord
Kitchener of Khartoum, which no man
may take from them. Wherefore, what
matters it that they have lost their
original lawlessness, their former tur-
bulence and their cheerful speciality OF
roasting the enemy on the point OF
the spit?
Now the Shilluks are so civilized
they carry short wooden clubs, after
the fashion of the Broadway policeman
and occasionally brandish long spear
in true light opera style. They lead
an enviable life, these Shilluks; moth
ing to do all the livelong day but lie
on the messy bank and spear the hor-
ny-hided hippopotamus as he glides
within range, or make dead crocodile
of a live one by the simple expedient
of happening him through his vitals.
AS for work, that is for woman, and
my lord of the Shilluks never puts his
hand to it.
Agriculture is yet an undeveloped in
dustry, and what little developing has
already taken place has been at the
instance and hands of the wives. The
Shilluk country is not the birthplace of
the seven Sutherland sisters of glori-
GUS hirsute memory. All the women
of the tribe shave their heads.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

When Mr.. Charles DENLY was minis
ter to China publisher wrote to him
asking him to procure photograph Of
the emperor Of China His reply.
printed In q New York exchange.
shows that the pictures published az
likenesses Of the emperor cannot be
trusted. Mr.. DENLY wrote Is follows:
It would afford me great pleasure ia
send you a photograph Of the emperor
II one could be procured. After making
INQUIRIES md that his photograph OF
portrait Of any kind, has never been
taken. The Son Of Heaven IL not Wis
ible to any eye except when foreign
ministers are received in audience. On
such occasions all cameras or sketch
books are absolutely forbidden. When
the emperor goes out in his sedan chair
all the cross streets are barricaded with
mats. and every door and window by
which he passes Is closed. Should
any one be caught spying. death fol
lows Immediately
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

toms, and no woman should allow
herself to reach such a perfection OF
misery when there is absolutely no
need Of It. The subject of our por.
trait in this sketch, Mrs. Williams OF
Englishtown, NJ, has been entirely
cured of such illness and misery by
Lydia Z. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound, and the guiding advice OF Mrs.
Pinkham of Lynn, Mass.
No other medicine has such q record
for absolute cures, and no other medi-
cine is "just as good" Women wko
want cure should insist upon getting
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound when they ask for 1t at store.
Anyway, write letter to Mrs. Pink
ham at Lynn, Mass, and tell her all
your troubles. Her advice ID freq.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
A. WOMAN TO A MAN.

When you grieve, and let it show
And may tell me nothing more,
You have told me, Ger and oers
All a woman needs to know.
When l show you that l care :.
Meet your eyes and touch your nano)'
[ have made you understand
All woman may, or dare.
80. the ears of Friendship heard!
So twas seen of Friendships eyesl
You are sad, l sympathize.
All without single word.
The Westminster Gazette.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

In Liverpool, with its nine public
baths and eighteen sheltered swim
ming pools, any one may take a sea-
water bath at any season. In one Of
these establishments, especially for
boys, as many as $4,000 sometimes
bathed in a week. Public bathing
establishments are to be found in 200
cities of England and Wales, and Glas-
Cow is said to have more lighthouses
than any city in the world.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
An Ugly Spider.

There is spider in the London zoo
obtained from somewhere in the Sou
dan, that is the fiercest beast of his
kind that ever spread out his legs in
menagerie. The ordinary spider has
only four legs on a side. This Great
ure has five and those who have seen
him find his counterpart in the terri
BILE '.devilfish" described by Victor
Hugo in 'Toilers of the Sea-" The
scientific ZANE of the terror ia Calico
des.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

HOv,s Thfs1
We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for
any case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
FJ. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned. have known +: J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transac-
tions and financially able to carry out any
obligation made by their firm.
WEST q TRuAx Wholesale Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALp1No, KrNNAN d MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
wanted the Marrying Code.

Writing from Catcher, Ark, to the
secretary of state, man says: "will
you please send me the Kansas code
on marrying" The Kansas code on
marrying is fully expressed in the name
of the town from which this man
writes.-Kansas City Journal.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
DO YOU FEEL LIKE THS2
PEN Picture for Women.

81 am so nervous, there is not a
we'll inch in my whole body. I am so
weak at roy stomach and have indi-
gestion horribly, and palpitation of
the heart, and am losing flesh. This
headache and backache nearly kills
me, and yesterday nearly had hyster-
les there Is weight in the lower part
of my bowels bearing down all the
time, and pains in my groins and
thighs; l cannot sleep, walk, or sit,
and / believe l am diseased all over
no one ever suffered as i do"
This is description of thousands OF
cases which come to Mrs. ,Pinkham's
attention daily. An inflamed and ul-
cerated condition of the neck of the
womb can produce all of these symp-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
SWALLOWED His False Teeth.

A man recently swallowed his false teeth
and It drove him mad. Stomachs win stand
great deal, but not everything. II yours "
weak try Hostetter's Stomach Htters. II cures
indigestion, constipation, kidney and liver
troubles, as we'll as malaria and fever and
ague. II Is particularly effective IN all ne1v,
Gus affections. and is strongly recommended
mt this season Of the year when the system Is
rundown and most susceptible to disease.
All druggists keep II.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
spr,nr CIeaning Made Easy.

Much Of the terror Of spring cleaning may
weather. should be selected for the work, and
= supply Of all needed articles in readiness.
Ivory Soap will be found best for washing
windows, paints and floors it IS harmless, and
very effective in making the house clean and
fresh Eliza r. Parker.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01
Purffies the BIeod-Costs Nothing

to Try
BIB. B. Botanic Blood Balm) is the finest
md best Spring Blood Purifier made. B. B.
B. gives life, vigor and strength to the blood.
B. B. B. cures the worst Eczema, Itching
Humors, Boils, Pimples, by giving healthy
blood supply to the skin. B. B. B. cures u
GERS. Eating Sores, Scrofula, Cancer, heals
every sore and makes the blood pure and rich
Pains in Bones, Joints. Try Botanic Blood
Balm this spring Druggists, 81. Trial treat
ment free by writing Blood Balm Co., II Nit
cheu st., Atlanta, Ga. Describe trouble, and
free medical advice given.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1901-06-01

The weight Of the air which encirclea
The earth Is equal to that of 5Sl 900 cubes
of copper, each 1893 yards square.