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The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
Il ~REM4RKABLE INVENTION.

A remarkable clock, or time globe, has
been invented, which, according to the
description given in the Jeweler, exhibits
the time, longitude, and latitude of any
place in the world, as we'll as the differ
ence Of the same between two or more
places. The device consists of a globe
on which is a complete map of the world.
A large dial encircles the globe at its
equator, at which the time of the vari-
GUS meridians is indicated. At the
north pole is a smaller dial which shows
the NEAR time at the place where the
globe is located. The remarkable feature
of this device, however, is the fact that,
by the mechanism inside of it, this min
iature globe actually reVolves, as does
the earth, once in every twentJ-four
hours. the actual time at any part Of
the world can be easily and quickly as
certained by reference to the large dial
encircling the globe at the equator. 1t
has a sliding v~ernier, divided into three
hundred and sixty degrees, by means of
which the latitude of Localities can be as
certained, or the proper degrees of incli-
nation of our or any other heavenly
body illustrated. By setting the globes
at the proper angle of inclination, giving
the poles the proper direction north and
south, and letting light, properly ap-
piled, fall upon it, it will give not only
the amount olqlight and darkness such
country has, but the very time at
which it has it. The time, longitude
and latitude of any place in the world,
ii also the difference of the same be-
tween two or more places, are thus
given.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
LWhateyer Yon Do. DO II Wei.

In poultry keeping, as in the rearing
of any kind of live or pet stock, what
ever you undertake to do should be per-
formed thoroughly. X is not worth
ones while to attempt to raise good fowls
unless She attends to the business well
and has a love of the vocation.
Men possessing this determination and
this sentiment always breed fowls more
or less to profit, whether they devote
themselves to the "fancy," or simply to
raising stock for eggs and marketing.
five essay to raise sheep, cattle, horses,
hogs, swine, pigeons, rabbits or what not,
we want to turn out the best of their
kind and with poultry we can only &C
compljsh this laudable aim, aid have
good ones, through proper care, attention
and labor proportionate to the valuab' e
interests involved.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
DISCOVERY OF GOLD IN PERSIA.

A London paper says: Some little
time ago, one of the shah's pish khed-
ments (personal attendants), riding in
the neighborhood Of Zenjan, about
one hundred and eighty miles from Te-
heran, on the Tabriz road, found a piece
of gold ore. On inquiries he heard that
one OF the inhabitants of the village
close by had occasionally been seen re-
turning from the mountains in a mystic
rious manner. The villager vas found
and his house searched, and the pish
khedment discovered a small crucible, a
forge and appliances for smelling and
nearly $50 worth OF pure gold. The
man, nearly seventy years of age, said
thai he had found this gold at different
times, and by stealth during the last
seven years, but lie affirmed that there
existed a very rich mine Of gold whence
he had obtained it. AS the mountains
were covered with snow, no further in
vestigatien could be made at the time.
The man was taken to Teheran and has
been Intercepted by tho shah himself.
He, of course, is perfectly willing to show
the spot where he found the gold, the
more &C as the shah has given him the
village in which he lived, close to the
mine, as a free gift. The pish khedmet,
who was the cause Of discovering the
mine, will receive the long-promised
5000 tomans (G1, 20O), for the first per-
son who discovered a gold mine. After
a few days, high tu%nctionary, the amin
i sultan, accompanied by the old villa
ger, is going to Zenjan, with some assist
ants who know a little of mining, and
work is to be commenced at once The
shah has already made a promise to the
effect that he will present his people with
one years revenue, a sum 4,000 600 to-
mans Gel, SOC, 00O). His majesty will
probably himself go to the mine in the
spring to see the treasure. Nobody here
has the least doubt of this rich gold
mine, which is to regenerate Persia with
its millions and millions; it is, however,
not at all certain whether a rich mine
or even n poor one exists.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
Pear CNFfHpe.

Throughout most of the western coun-
try pear growing for a profit is a failure.
There are, however, a few favored local
tiles where pears grow and bear well,
and are of course profitable, but the in
eyitable blight is a great drawback TO
sttccessfulsepear culture, but that Ghould
not prevent every farmer from planting
pears enough for the family use. The
pear is M of eur choicest fruits, most
delicious and palatable, and if we can
net raise them profitably for market, let
us not give them up, but keep planting,
and with a little care always grow enough
for homa use. Plant the trees in poor
soil to keep the strong growth in check,
do not cultivate, but SOW to grass and
get a heavy sod around the trees. Judi
cious pruning is beneficial to fruiting.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
THE SUN
Lnp TIL
Campaign Against National Fraud.

president who was not elected by the people hav-
ing been inauguarIed at Washington through pro-
cesses Of fraud, We call upon honest m9n Of all par
effort for the correction of this great wrong and the
punishment Of the guilty to be enforced through the
For his outrage upon the right Of self government
the Republican party and its chosen managers are
primarily Responsible; but the men who have taken
Office through such means, and "hoare actually, eX-
ercisi g the power OF Government upon such author,
ity a re scarcely less guilty tina they whe conceived
aud rXccuted this unpa rallcl led political swindle.
The Fraudulent President and his advisors having
undertaken ia forsake tie ancient ways of the Re:
pu Glican party, and having invite a Democrat and
4 former Rebel TO occupy one OF the most important
Offices in the Cabinet, propose &c debauch the honest
public senti uent Of the South by the bestowal Of Of
ices and Icy an enormous system of Government sub
side for railroads ms canals. hopingt thus to com plele
in rHrpnnfion The WoTk begnn in fraud. At the same
rivII service they fatter the vanity of Northern theo-
rists to the end that the great rime in which this AID,
miDistrA ton is founded may be overlooked and
Against this complex scheme, as against the cone pir-
at6rs withwhom 1t originated We call upon the people
to Immediately a Campaign alike meTcllrHs
aud rartinaCiOus, We promise them that from the be-
Timing to the end ii Sun shall never be found
laggard or timOrOus III this holy crusade; ana we IN.
movement. v
Our old friends and readers. a body ofabOut q mil
non readerS-the same number as the majority OF
white citizens who, in November last, voted Tor
Samuel }. Tilden for President we need only say
lfhat we shall continue hereafter, as in the past, to
contend for honest, real, reform, economy and JUS
tee In PUBLIC affairs, and that we shall still endeayor
to supply all who may consult our columns with
rent events and news from every part of the world:
while from Washington especially. our reports will
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Keeping Farns Accounts.

The sreal practical value there is in
keeping accounts with the farm consists
in this When a farmer keeps such an
account in his operations he is able by
annually casting up his balances to see
Just what crop and what line of his farm
operations have paid him best. If any
line of cropping in a series of years is
Ghus shown not to be so profitable as
some other crop, these definite data
enable him to correct his mistakes and
determine ON some new line of proce-
dure. The mGaEAa # the business men who
fail find ON a revision OF their transac-
tions, too losely kept, that in reality
they had failed months, and sometimes
years before the fact was revealed to
them. If they had kept correct accounts
and frequently reviewed the situation Of
their business, athey would have dis
covered their sinking fortunes, and per
haps been able to recover from the
causes.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
era1inn Grippe Hsnes.

Now is the time to graft grape vines,
just when the leaves are beginning to
start on the vines to be grated. Gut
your gratis into lengths OF from two to
four buds each. Dig tho earth away
sfrom the roots of the vine to be grated
eight or ten inches deep saw off the tap
Or main root of the vine FIVE or six inches
below the surface of the ground split
the end of the roots left in the ground /;
whittle the butt end OF your graft to the
form OF a wedge and insert it in the cleft
Or split in the root in such a manner
that the interstice between the bark and
wood shall join evenly together on the
side Of the graft and the root. Fill up
the hole, pack tie fine, soft earth with
your hands carefully around the grated
place, and leaving a single bud of the
graft just above the surface of the
ground.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
Magnolia ACne1Einata,

Ia reply to several inquiries about
this beautiful shade and ornamental
tree, we would say that we have found
it thardy in this latitude. With judi,
cfous care in transplanting, when once
established, it is one of the most desirable
frees for the lawn. Its superior state.
lines of form, the size and richness of its
foliage, and lavish yield of fragrant flow,
ers, entitle it to a place in every lawn
aud in large fam yards; planted in
groups, they are grand, and their effect
in early spring is charming beyond de-
scription. illuminating the whole land,
scape and loading the atmosphere with
their rich perfume. They succeed best
in warm, rich, dry soil.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
AGRICULTURAL.
HOaO TIE Gek Neir T0nEs.

And now, dear farmers, such Of you as
are tired Of the old tools, let us give you
a bit of advice. If you don't take it bet
ter than advice we have given you on
former occasions, all right-it will be no
great loss to us; 80 here it is: Do not
rub linseed oil On your fork and shovel
and rake handles; do not paint your
poWs and mowers; do not use any rust
preventive On the iron and steel parts,
and above all, leave everything out OF
doors. You really have no idea how
quickly yeu will possess a new set of
tools, provided you have a balance at
the bank.--Jownal of Progress.
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The National Life Insurance Company Oi
the United States Of America.

In marked contrast with the unpleasant develop
ments that have appeared recently, concerning Ger
tain companies, W" are glad to note the results Of an
official examination of this Company. Although hae.
ing a charter direct from Congress, it does not at
tempt to disavOw its re spOnsibility to States In
EuranCe laws.
BY mutua! agreement, ON hPhalfnfthe State depart
mentsofNew f"rk. MahsHChus it's, penusvl vania and
Michigan the Hon. Samuel ii Rowe, of the latter
State, conJmenred on January sh "a rigid examina-
ton of the book. asset and liabilities of this Com
nany Commissioner Rowe WAS assisted by Prot. Wat
son, the wcli-kn0wn %aCtuaTy, and '. II. lett, E-1.
The detailed examination continued without in
are highly gratifying the fl iends Of the Company
and the public generally. On the l4th the Company re-
Ceived from Commissioner Rowe u renewal of its au-
thority 10 do business in Michigan, together with
his written assurance that he found the Company
able to comply fully with the stringent Jaws of his
State. The entire Ir.erye is imvestrd in United States
pondsand fir t mortgages. On the 3lst o fieCeml g.
1876, it had a grand surplus above all liabilities of
81, AIS. $3.50 Its receipts i'll i~76 exceeded its dis
b~ursements by over 500, WH, although it paid i'll death
claims nearly a quarter of a million dollars. More
perfect security could not be offered to insurers. 1t
is almost unnecessary Ia say that this Company has
nothing to do with the National capital Life insur-
ance Company of the District of Columbia. Unlike
the latter concern, the National Life Insurance Com
pany of the United States Of America is not reInsur-
ing other companies, and is not responsible in any
way for the liabilities or policies of the Republican
Life Insurance Company or any other corporation.
Agents wanted IN this county.
Address J. NJ. BUTLER, Secy.
Branch Ofice-ChicagO III.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
PROF. TYDALL,S WARNING.

In concluding an address to the students
| of University College (LondOn) Pfof. Tyn>
dali, who is unqueationably Ole of the most
| indefatigable brain workers Of our century,
said, "take care of your health. Imagine
Hercules as oarsman in q rotten boat
what can he do there but by the very force
| of his stroke expedite the ruin of his craft
| Take care of the timbers of your boat" The
distinguished scientists advice is equally
valuable to all workers. We are apt 10 de-
vote all our energies to welding the oarS,our
strokes fall firm and fast, but few of us ex-
anime or even think of the condition of our
| boats until the broken or rotten timbers sud
| denly give way and we find ourselves the
victims of a calamity which could have
been easily avoided by a little forethOught.
What began with a slight fracture, or per
| haps even a careless exposure to disOrgan-
iZing influences, enc in the complete wreck
| of the life-boat. The disease which began
with a slight headache or IN undue exposure
| to cold terminates in death, unless Its pro-
! gress be checked, and the disease remedied.
| The first symptoms, the heralds of disease,
| give no indication of the strength of the on
| coming foe, and the victim trusts that his old
ally, Nature, will exterminate the invader
But disease is an old general and accom-
plishes his most important movements in the
nighttime, and some bright morning finds
| I'LL HI pOSSSSSlOH vi OHC VI ILC Sb1oh5SSt
Notifications; and when he has once gained
a stronghold in the system, Nature ignomin-
iously turns traitor and secretly delivers up
the whole physical armory to the invader.
Like the willy politician, Nature is always on
the strongest side, and the only way to insure
her support isto Ike ep your vital powers in
the ascendant. Keep your strongest forts
the stol zach and liver-well guarded. DO
not let the foe enter the ~arterial highways,
for he will steal or destroy your richest mer"
chandise and impoverish your kingdom. To
| repulse the attacks of the foe you can find
no better ammunition than DR.. Pierce's
Family Medicines. Full directions accom-
pany each package.) His Pleasant Purgative
Pellets are especially effective in defending
the stomach and liver. His Golden Medical
Discovery for purifying the blood and arrest
ing coughs and colds, If you wish to become
familiar with the most approved system of
defense in this warfare, and the history of the
foes method of invasion, together with COM
plete instructions for keeping your forces in
martial order in time of peace, you can find
no better manual of these tactics than "The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
byR r. V. Pierce, NJ. D., of the Worlds Dis
pensary, Buffalo, N. Y. Semitic any address
on receipt of $50. 1t contains over nine
hundred pages, illustrated by two hundred
and e~igh'y-two engravings and coIored plates,
and elegantly bound in cloth and gilt.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
Like Niagara Falls the Yosen

Like Niagara Falls the Yosemite
valley is now afflicted with tolls. The
enterprising Californian throws q log
. d stream, Sits down by it, and
charges 4 half dollar toll. In like man
ner he kicks aside q few rocks, cuts down
4 bush, butts up q gate, calls it . road,
and charges another dollar. They say
parties travelling in the. valley need q
private secretary Of the treasury to dis
burse half dollars.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

WE have heard recently of several Sc
we're cases of spinal disease cured by john
sons Anodyne Liniment; one case OF a man
forty-fve years old. who had not done a
days work for four years. The back should
first ge washed, then rubbed with a coarse
towel. Apply the Liniment cold, and rub in
well with the hand.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

When you visit or leave New York stop atthe
Grand Union Hotel, opposite Grand Central
depot. $50 elegantly furnished rooms. Best
restaurant in the city; prices moderate. Bag
gage taken to and from said depot, free. Cars
and stages pass the hotel for all parts of the
CITY,
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

Prof. A .Corbett, of No.7 Warrenst NY. has
received the Centennial and several gold
medals, also II diplomas for his new process
for Matching eggs and raising poultry by
means of horse manure. This valuable dis.
covery will give $500 yearly profits from -
hens. Catalogues, circulars and testimonials
sent on receipt of postage.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

For ten cents we will send a scientific
book of one hundred and sixty choice selec,
tions from the p~oetical workso of Byron, Moore
and Burns; also fifty selected popular songs
and other writings. The poetry of these au'
thors is true to nature and the finest ever
written. Desmond & Co., 915 Race st.,
Philadelphia, Pa.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
AFrER an exnerienee of owen tWent1

AFTER an experience OF over twenty :
five years, many leading physicians acknoW
edge that the Graefenberg MarshaUs Uterine
CathOlic0n is the only known certain remedy
for diseases to which women are subject. The
GraetenJerg Vegetable Pills, the most popular
remedy of the day for biliousness, headache,
liver complaint and diseases of digestion. Sold
by all druggists: Send for almanafs. Graefer-
berg Co. New York.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05
.Hnnsn.,rn,,and others who nr

HH0RsE.MEN,y and others who pretend
to know, say that the following directions had
better be observed in using Sheridan's Cav.
airy Condition Powders: Give a horse q Ia.
~blespoonful every night for q week; the same
every other night for 4 or 6 nights; the same
for a mich COW, and twice as much for an
or. The addition of a little fine salt will be
an advantage.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

IsTrPossIBEE thatone viii be 90 foolish
to suffer from Cafarrh, Cold in the Head, bad
Smells in Nose and Throat, when by this new
antiseptic principle, Dr.. j. II. McLean's Ca
tarrh Snuff, you can be cured. Trial Boxes,
by mail, only 30 cts. Dr.. j. 81. Mclean, 314
Chestnut Sf., st. Louis, No.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

Since bustles nave gene out of style
q fellow can put his arm around his
sweetheart's waist without making as
much noise as though he were unloading
q lot of fodder.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

VEGETABLE PuImon airy Balsam, the great
New England cure for coughs, colds and con.
sumption. Cutlel, Bros. & Co., Boston, only
Cnuuinp
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES at once by Durang's
Rheumatic Remedy. Send for circular to
Helphenstine & Bently, Washington, D. c,
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Pr rs J

Dr.. Browns Herbal Ointment Suppositorles are
guaranteed to cure any care of Piles that can be
found in the United States. A sample box Of these
suppositories will he sent free by mail to any sui"
ferer on receipt Of twenty cents, to prepay portage
rDd packing. Regular price 81. Address DR.. o.
PHEAP% BROWN, 81 Grand NJ. Jersey
city, Nh.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

Wisconsin expects to to raise ten
thong1nd tons of hons this year, not
counting these Of the locusta.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

BURNETTs COCAINE kills dandrnf,,
allays irritation and promotes the growth OF
hair.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

DURAEG's RHEUMATIC REMEDY never
fails to cure rheumatism. Sold by all druggists
BURNETT's FLAvoRING ExTRACTsare used
Al edorsed by the best hotels, cenfectioners
groeers and the FIRST families IN the country.
The Opelousas journal. [volume] (Opelousas, La.) 1868-1878, 1877-05-05

A POSITIVE CURE FOR RHEUMATISM
Durang's Rheumatic Remedy. Send for circu-
lar to Helphenstine & Bently, Washington DC
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RITTER COLOR.

The best Liquid Color in the world, and the only one awarded
Centennial Prize Medal. 1t gives to butter a golden yellow color
like June grass butter, producing better sales and at higher
price. besides improving butter in color and favor and keeping.
Is far superior to Annette, carrots or any other color manufac-
tured, and the only huid-color that will not color buttermilk, II
added to cream before ehurning. ! pound will color 1000 pounds
Of butter. The best and cheapest to re-color white butter. ] viii
send, on receipt Of money, free by express, TO any ONCE East Of
Mississippi River, i h., $200; 2 h., $32. Farmers club
together and try it. Agents Wanted. Cut out and preserve.
HRS. b. SMITH, 81 Arch Street, Philadelphia, Pa.
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AGENTS WANTED EVERYWHERE TO
SELL THE AUTOBIOGRAPHY OF ~.
WILLIAM H. SEWARD
One Volume S22 Pages. Price S4.25.
Sold by subscription only.
MAzARINE Blue GLASS.

For curative purposes and stimulating the growth
of ahimal an vegetable life Examined and ap-
proved by General P,easontoD, aud his certificate
accom- panying each purchase. Glass caa 10 exact
size, with full direction for use and arrangement
in the sash.
For sale. Wholesale and Retail, by
Also, at 81 BENJAMIN III, SHOEMAKER,
each per mail. FRENCH PLATE GLASS DEPOT,
| General PIeasonton's 205A" 211 N. FOURTH 81,
| Book on BLUE and sun LIGHT. Philadelphia.
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II VEGETINE,"

Says a Boston Physician, " has nn equal as "A blood
purifier. Hearing of its many wOnl,rful cures,
after all other remeGIp D. had failed, | visited the
Laboratory and convinced myself of its genuine
merit. 1t is prepared from barks, roots and herbs,
each Of which are highly effective, and they are conf
pounded in such u manner as to produce astonishing
reSrItE
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M0NnV Made r~apidtywith stencil and KeyCheck
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