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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
A. True Man.

William Welsh, the brother of the
present minister to England, had ma
tional reputation for benevolence and
integrity. He was chosen president of
the Indian commission, from the reliance
which the country placed in his in
vincible honesty. He said once to a
young man, AT your age, birth, posi-
ton and wealth appear enduring things;
but at mine, man sees that nothing
lasts but character.'
There are few men whose character
exerts so aharp and powerful an effect
upon those with whom they come in
contact as did that of Mr.. Welsh He
was a tall, soldierly old man, whose
white hair and courtly bearing alone
would have inspired respect; but there
was force of truth in the keen eye and
simple, direct speech, which made it
very embarrassing for corrupt man to
endeavor to deceive him.
The city of Philadelphia holds in trust
certain charities, the income of which
amounts to several millions of dollars
annually. The management of these
vast sums is confided to board of men
selected for their unimpeschable honor.
Of these Mr.. Welsh was chairman. A
few years ago, three OF the most power
full political ripgleaders in that city
Unanswered themselves into the board
for the worst purposes. They had great
wealth and unlimited political influence.
"What is to be done, Mr.. Welsh ?" he
was asked, on the day after their election
" They will rob while you are looking
at them. Nobody will dare hint sus-
picion,'
80, we will deal with them pleasantly
pleasantly" said the old gentleman
calmly
The board met an hour later. The
newcomers were in their places.
Gentlemen" said the venerable
Chairman, in the gentlest of voices, his
eye full upon them, cit is as we'll to say
frankly at once that we know you, and
know why you are here. 1t will be ne
cessary for you to leave your usual habits
outside of this board. No fraud nor
stealing will be permitted in it. We
will now proceed to business!?'
The men were absolutely stunned into
silence, and while they remained on the
board conducted themselves with scru-
pulous honesty. There never probably
was more significant example of the
sheer force of resolute integrity.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
A Wonderful Pain ting.

Among the wonders exhibited at the
recent meeting of the royal society in
London was lunar landscape, which is
so marvelously true to nature that some
thought it must be photograph. Mr..
Conway says it was painted by Olof
Winkler, German, and it is not only
admirable as a work Of art, but, the as
tronomers declare, excellent as repregen-
tation of the great crater-plain of the
moon. as studied by astronomers. The
spectator issupposed to be standing on the
steep side of one of the mountain chains
in the moon encircling this plain. The
earth is seen, as it were now itself the
moon, about two"thirds full it is passing
through the regions of Sagitarius and
scorpia. The red "Antares shines out,
and ether stars, which, of course, look
round, since they would here be seen
through no atmosphere. For the same
reason space appears black, and this gives
an extreme brilliancy to the sunlight
which is just lighting up the turrets Of
the lunar rocks on our right. It is won
derful. Mr.. Nasmyth, who has been
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
A Brave WOman's Defense.

a plucky young widow, living near
Tazewell Court House, Va, succeeded
in defeating two tramps rufiians after a
fight which cost her life. About 10
o'clock at night two men came to the
house Of Mrs. Becky Baldwin, and asked
her to give them some silver in exchange
for notes, offering her some 81 of the
latter for SIS of the former. She COM
piled and they soon left, but returned
after she had retired, broke open the
door and entered. They entered her bed
room. She jumped from the bed and
told them to leave the room. They de-
manded her pocketbook, and threatened
to violate her person if she did not give
it up. She went to her dress, deliber-
ately took the pecketbook from it, con-
tanning $22, and threw it in the fire. One
of the tramps stopped to get it out, when
she snatched up an ak and dealt
him terrible blow, knocking
him down, quickly following with other
blows dashing his brains out on the
hearthstone. The second tramp then
drew dirk krife and rushed at her and
stabbed her twice in the left breast. She
dealt him a fearful blow with the ak,
nearly severing his right arm near the
shoulder. The miscreant then fed, leav
ing trail of blood behind him. His
dead body was found this morning two
miles from this place. A young white
man came by this morning and found
Mrs. Baldwin in dying condition. She
told her story, and died two hours after
wards. The dead bodies of the two
tramps were thrown in a pig-pen, so
great was the indignation of the people
in the vicinity. There were no papers
found on them by which they could be
identified,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
Snails as an Article of Food.

Snails abound in Italy, Spain, France
and Belgium: they are also found in
large quantities in Algeria, and most
other points along the shores of the Med.
iterranesn.
In Italy snails anciently were and s1e
still much used for the table. They are
regularly sold in the markets of Switzer-
land, Spain, France, Belgium and Alge.
ria, and are exported alive in barre,s to
the French Antilles, and occasionally
even to the United States, where they
are relished only by the real "connois
seur."
In the vineyards Of France, the peas
ants collect, iced and fatten them til
winter, when the snails seal themselves
up in their shells, where they remain
torpid several months. In this STATE
they are purchased by the confectioners
who prepare them in the shell, with bnt
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
FARM AND HOME.
Raising Tomatoes.

The French mode of raising tomatoes
is as follows: AS soon az q cluster OF
flowers is visible, they top the stem down
to the clusters, which soon push strongly,
and produce another cluster of flowers
each. When these are visible, the branch
to which they belong is also topped down
to their level, and this is done five times
successfully. By this means the plants
become stout dwarf bushes, not above
eighteen inches high, In order to pre-
vent their falling over, sticks or strings
are stretched horizontally along the rows,
30 as to keep them erect. In addition to
this, all laterals whatever are nipped off
In this way, the ripe sap is directed into
the fruit, which acquire q beauty, size
and excellence unattainable by other
means.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
Russian Progress.

The empire of Russia is new passing
through mighty religion and educa-
tional change The present metropolite
was appointed by the car because of
his liberal views On religious liberation.
For the first time in the history of the
empire, foreign princess marrying in
the imperial family has been permitted
to retain the religion in which she was
educated. When the Grand Duchess
Maria, of Mecklenburg, was married to
the Grand Duke Vladimir, her Lutheran
pastor performed, on her part, the mar
riage ceremonies in the winter palace.
More recently the emperor has granted
permission to the agents of the British
and foreign bible society, to circulate
the holy scriptures throughout the
empire. The common mind of Russia
is to be educated. The emperor has
ordered the reorganization of the dis
trict schools. The standard of learning
has been raised. Education is now com
pulsory among the children of the cos
sacks. Free public lectures are now
delivered for the benefit of The masses.
A female gymnasium has been estab-
lished in Moscow. Reading rooms.
scientific museums, and universities are
now open to all in st. Petersburg; and
ten millions in gold are annually ex-
pended for the advancement of educa-
ton.
With a single bound Russia has
cleared a whole century of European
progress, The spirit of better civiliza-
ton has taken possession of the body
polite. The emperor is the most en-
lightened, the most liberal, the most
devout sovereign in Europe. He has
done much; much more remains to be
accomplished. He has resolved on the
reformation of the clergy, difficult but
necessary task. He is developing the
vast internal resources Of his dominions,
by which he hopes to render Russia
great and independent. He loves peace
and hates war. But with him an honor
able war is preferable to sn inglorious
peace. He could no longer consent to
be excluded from the Black sea, but
demands for his naval marine access
to the Mediterranean through the
Bosphorus. He is now doing single
handed and alone what the great powers
should do in combination; he is fighting
for the religious freedom of the sclavi OF
the Dsnubian principalities. He is
aiming at the overthrow of stupendous
religious imposture; the disruption of
an empire founded on lie, and perpetu
ated by fraud and violence; and the
emancipation of twenty-three millions
of Europeans and Asiatics who are kept
poor, ignorant, and superstitious, by an
intolerant licentious, aud selfish aristoc-
racy. Any rule is better than Turkish
rule. To witness the despotism of that
rule you must 20 beyond Constantinople;
you must penetrate the interior, where
foreign influence is not a protection. If,
in her war against the sultan, Russia
seeks for additional territory, this is
lesser evil than the perpetuity of gov
eminent without justice and without
mercy.--[ National Repository.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
The Duck Question.

Again we must call the attention OF
breeders to the profit in ducks, when pro-
perly cared for and when there are
facilities at hand for breeding them pro-
perly Many q farmer has realized far
more from breeding ducks than ne would
obtain for his chickens, for they are very
hardy, and lay remarkably we'll during
some parts of the season. As soon az
they commence to lay, the eggs should be
carefully gathered and put away; as
soon as a hen (not duck) wants to sit,
set her with duck eggs, and let her hatch
and care for the brood till they are able
to care for themselves. A hen will care
for brood of ducklings far better, ordi-
narily, than will an old duck IF the
ducks think they have laid enough eggs,
and show unmistakable signs of wanting
to sit, put them into a convenient coop,
put one of your most vigorous young
brakes with them, and they will soon be
willing to shell out eggs again, which
should be set under hens as fast as cons
venient, SO as to bring as many out at a
time as possible, thereby lessening the
cost of attending to them. A shallow
tub, kept we'll filled with water, will
afford plenty of bathing room for the
ducklings until they are two Or three
months old, and perhaps longer
Poultry World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
Sailing Stock.

One of the most important things to
attend to in the care Of farm stock of
every kind, is that they have access at
all times to salt. In this connection we
would again call attention to the bad
practice in vogue with many otherwise
good farmers, in that they salt irregu~
larly, and at such times with too liberal
hand. Thus animals will gorge them
selves, and this often results in severe
p rging. Again, when salt is thrown
aboh on the ground to be licked up, the
strenge4 animals get more than they
should, AID the weaker ones little or
none. Besides, injury to weak animals
is often the result of this struggle. The
proper way to salt stock is to have the
salt placed under cover, where they may
get it every day if they wish. In this
way they take just what they want and
no more, and, while eating what is neces-
sary for them, they never take enough to
do them injury. Thus cattle will seldom
take more than an ordinary tablespoons
full per day, and this is about what they
require in summer as an aid to proper
digestion.-[Chicag Prairie Farmer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
Hoven in Cattle.

The season of the year is upon us when
hoven becomes the most prevalent dis
ease amongst cattle. This is produced
by over-cating the rank and rapidly
growing grasses after being fed during
the winter on dry feed. Indigestion is
the result of the over-eating, and this
causes fermentation of the green food
in the stomach, generating gas that
bloats the animal up to sufecation unless
relief is given. To prevent them from
overlooking on green food it is best to
give them some dry hay or straw daily.
When this cannot be done and bloating
takes place, ground charcoal and oil
should be given them, cupful of char
coal and quart of lard or oil will almost
always give immediate relief. This
remedy is simple, and every farmer
should keep it on hand, especially at this
season of the year. The most certain
and quickest remedy OF all is to make an
incision in the animal with sharp knife
about six inches in front of the hip on
the left side of the backbone. After the
escape of the gas the wound will heal
without any trouble to the animal il
kept off of grass for day or two. Hoven
seems to be caused oftener by cattle
overlooking on clover than any other
forage, and especially when they are
permitted to iced upon it when it is wet,
L Rural Sun.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
ECLIPSE OF HE Sun.
I he Great Solar Phenomena which will Occur
on the Twerty.Ninth Of July...In.
ssst.uctions for Observers.


ssstuctons for Observers.
A pamphlet is just issued from the
United States nautical almanac Office at
Washington, in which Plof. Newcomb
gives particulars for this country of the
total solar eclipse to take place July 29th.
Maps are furnished for the line of totali-
ty, which extends over the western end
of Montana, across the Yellowstone Ma
tjonal Park, through Wyoming Terrific
~, over Denver, Colorado, down through
northern and eastern Texas, entering
the Gulf of Mexico between eNew Or
leans and Galveston. 1t will then pass
over most of Cuba and the southern por-
ton of Santo Domingo, vanishing from
earth shortly afterwsrd. The breadth of
the totality shadow in this country will
be about one hundred and sixteen miles
The partial eclipse will extend all over
the United States, Mexico and British
America. Instructions are given by
which unskiled observers, possessed of a
spy-glass and 8 watch, may make oh,
servations on this eclipse along the line
of totaIity, that are likely to be of use
if sent to Washington. 1t is mentioned
incidentally that the present astronomi>
cal tables are 80 uncertain that there is
q difference of four miles in the path of
the shadow as given respectively by the
British and American nautical almanacs.
The pamphlet includes diagram of the
place of important stars which may be
seen near the sun during the moments of
eclipse, and suggests that a sharp look
out should be then kept for intra-Mercu-
rial planets. People who have a faculty
for rapid sketching are advised now to
make drawings OF the corona. All the
suggestions OF the pamphlet are simple
and may be carried out with little trou>
bic by those who are favorablv situated
as to locality.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
The ParlOP.

A parlor ought not to be Uttered with
trif~s. Better few good and not costly
pictures, such as engravings, or Braun's
autotypes of celebrated paintings, in
inexpensive frames ornaments sparingly
used, but beautiful in themselves and
from association q very few thirty
plants, not too delicate, but those that
will give plenty of flowers and will not
require all the sunshine; best of all, good
books in plain cases. Leave space for
the new volume and magazine upon The
table, and for the bright evening lamp
space upon the floor for the children q
toys, and for themselves to frolic; and
let not even the honest dog or the gentle
tears. Self reproach. All was forgiven.
That night Liazt played at her concert
and she consequently became rich The
moral of this juts out like bay window.
The wisest of men is he who has
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29

Owing to the perfect purity of DooIey's
Yeast Powder, and its superior excellence
in every respect over all other preparations
it has been adopted and used in the Roya
households Of the following countries, viz
Germany, England, Spain, Russia, Denmark
Sweden, Italy and Brazil. It was long age
adopted and is to-day used by thousands OF
royal American households scattered all
over the western world, and the high esteem
in which it is held in this country fully
ato4nd
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
W1r,HeFT's FEVER AND AGUE Tonic

WILHeFTs FEVER AND AGUE Tonic
CHILL CURE!-SAFE AND SURE!-Dr. WI.
hoft's Tonic is curative and protective. Ii
will cure Chils and protect from further at
tacks. Its reputation is established. It's
composition is simple and scientific. 1t
contains no poison. 1t acts promptly and
it's effects are permanent. 1t is cheap, be
cause it saves doctors bills. It is harmless
speedy in action and delightful in it's effects
Try it and prove all that's said. Wheelock
Finlay 5; Co, Projectors, New Orleans.
For sale by all Druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29

Mothers Mothers II Mothers | Don't fail to
procure Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for all
diseases incident to the period OF teething in
children. 1t relieves the child from pain cures
wind collie, regulates the bowels, and, by giving
relief and health to the child, gives rest to the
mother. It ia an old and welI-tried etnedy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29

The esreasest D1seoyeFy OF fi,e age
10 DR.. Tobias' celebrated Venetian Hniment
20 years before the public, and warranted to cure
Diarrhea, Dysentery. Collie, and spasms, taken in
ernally and Group, Chronic Rheumatism, so:i
Threats, Cuts Bruises Old Sores, and Paine In the
limit be, Back and Chest, externally 1t has never
'ailed no family will ever be without 1t after once
diving it a fair trlal Price, 40 CTS. DE-. TOBIAS
1t One Do.iar is warranted superior to any other
NO PAY, for the cure Of Collie, Cuts, Bruises. Old
Sores, etc Sold by all Druggists. Depot Fark
Place. New York
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
Rev. Mr.. Cook SAWS that that whic|

Rev. Mr.. Cook says that that which
produces the least friction is the most
natural. And yet if Mr.. Cook. should
tread on piece of soap on the stairs and
sail forward like an American eagle up, d
its prey, he could not attribute the con.
sequences to the unnatural behavior OF
the stairs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
CONSUMPTION CAN BE- CURED,

PULMDNA is a certain remedy for the CUBE of
a,SDNAaJR PN1EsbN and nj! diHeascs Of the Lungs
and TRsrO,st. Try 1t and be convinced. Price Ono
Dollar per bottle at Druggists orsent by tho Propre-
tor on receipt of price phlet containing waltz
able advice to Cons ves.r6ny Certfcateso Of
A TuA CURES and full directions for using tn each
bottle or seut free t. any addr OSCAR q. MO
SEES, Is Cort iandt Street. New York,
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0rn D- Tnb,c,r u,oc

OLD DR.. johnson WAS a heneiac.
tor. Seventy>fve years ago he invented
what is now called Johnson's Anodyne Linz
iment, the wonderful success OF which in
the cure of diseases of the head, throat end
lungs is truly astonishing. No family should
be without it.
Thousands OF dollars might be annually
saved to farmers if they would give freely
of Sheridan's Cavalry Condition Powders
to their horses, cattle, sheep, hogs and fowl.
They prevent disease and promote the
growth. We said Sheridan's. Those put up
in large packs are utterly worthless.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29
No Explosions for Is Years,

Exs ter safety Boilers, x"ter %Ieasss r.n-
s,nes. ssawkans Ri0we q and Exhaust Faus
The only trst-class oXhan.t"rs fer the removal Of
shavings, dust I'd for ventilation nal- 1850 les
timOnials. Medal aud diploma aWar ed at rntcu
uial. Send for illustrated circulars. EXETER II A
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sne Ecperce OF Life. or Self Il rasersntl0n

Twohundreth edition, revised and enlarged. inst
published 1t is standard medical work. the est IN
the English language. written by physician of Rroat
experience, to whom awarded gold and Jeweed
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valuable ,PrescriP tions for all forms of prevailing
diseases. the result many of OK tonsve and
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only 81. sent by mail Tho London Lancet says;
No person should be without this valuable book:
The author is q noble benofaCtor." An illustrat
sample sent to oil rece ofG cents for postage
Address DIV II. PARKER, No. q Bufnch Street.
Boston Tho author may be consulted on all distances
requiring skill aud OK neriepce.
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4 SPLENDID WATCH TOR $40.

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The weakest point in everylan is
where he thinks himself the wise
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-06-29

The wisest of men is he who has
most complaisance for others.
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teaspoonful of hartshon to hat a tea
spoonful of alcohol weta bit # wool
en- cloth or soft sponge init, andrub and
soak the spot with it, and the cease, if
freshly dropped, will disappear. If the
spot is OF long standing, It ma,require
several applications. In woolenor cot
ton, the spot may be rubbed nen the
liquid is applied, and alsoin bhk silk,
though not hard. But with ligt Or COLI
| ored silk, wet the spot with thecloth or
sponge with which the hartshor is put
on, patting it lightly. Rubhg silk,
particularly colored silk, is apto leave
a whitish spot, almost asdisageable as
the grease spot.
The internal vital organs othe hog
are very much like those Of ma Hogs
are subject to many diseases lat men
are subject to. A severe cold f1uently
produces pneumonia in man, ann hogs
it produces the same disease. Tens of
thousands of hogs die yearly byhis dis
ease. The preventive is good "a, good
shelter, warm and dry bedding. If hogs
lay out on the cold, wet groundt they
and their bedding are exposed rain
and sleet and snow, is it any woer that
they take cold, get the pueumia and
def Men subject to the san treat
ment would die. The hog has nsfur or
wool, or hair, Or if called hair very
coarse article it is to shield it fri cold
and storms. Hence good shell, dry
beds and kind treatment are verbssen.
tial to keep hogs healthy and thrng.
The weakest uoint in avarv,an ia