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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-20
Very Solemn Facts.

An egg five and two-third inches in
circumference, measuring round the
thick part, WAS recently laid by hen
on the farm of James Thompson, in
Highland, III.
A bail OF popcorn lies in the British
Museum in London with label On it
reading as follows: can article of food
in America greatly liked by the negroes
in the Southern United States"
A race of men was recently heard of
by an explorer in Africa who had some
thing resembling wings like birds. These
are supposed to be the yeritable black
angels so often spoken of.
An eagle in the Alps Mountains, a
short time ago, carried away a eve lamb
to its nest. The lamb was not killed by
the monarch of birds, and lived in appa-
rent harmony with the young eaglets for
four days, when it was rescued by the
shepherd who owned it.
Jacksonville, Florida, is happy in the
possession of a boy twelve years of age,
whose right hand has abnormally devel"
oped to such enormous proportions that
he can not raise it any higher than his
breast. When held up by another per-
son above the boys head it completely
covers the space occupied by the
eutire body. The name of the owner of
this large hand is George Evans, and he
is mulattO.
There are dWarls among fishes as we'll
is among other ANIMALS. A whale, sup
posed to be about three years of age, was
captured off the coast of Norway by a
party of fishermen, about year ago.
1t was placed in large Aquarium in
Brussels, and though treated well, has
not grown any larger, and is now only
three feet long, but is deformed: being
twelve feet and three inches in circum>
ference around the body at the thickest
portion.
A boiling lake of sulphur was recently
discovered in central Asia by newspa-
per correspondent, who describes it as
covering space of four square miles of
land. In the lake are strange fishes,
with skins like leather, who, like whales,
spout, but do not throw water, but sui
phur, which sometimes arises to the
height of twenty feet, and illumines in
the nig ht the country for miles around.
This discovery is being further pros>
ecuted, and a body of scientific savants
intend visiting the place and making col
lections of the various strange things,
after which they will make full report
of what they saw.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-20
LOST AND FOUND.

[ lost the brook as it wound its way,
Like thread of silver hue;
Through green wood and valley, through meadows
Twas hidden away from view;
But found again nobler river,
Sparkling and broad and free,
Wider and fairer growing ever
Till it reached the boundless sea.
lost the tiny seed that sowed
With many a sigh and tear
And vainy waited through sunshine and cold
For the young green to appear;
But surely alter many long days
The blossom and fruit will come,
And the reapers on high the sheavea will raise
For joyful harvest"hon1e.
lost the life that grew by my own
For one short summer day;
And then it left me to wander alone,
And silently passed away:
But know shall ind it further on,
Though not as 1t left me here
For tine shadows and mists will have passed ane
shall see it fair and clear
lost the notes of the heavenly chime
That once came floating by;
I have listened and waited many time
For the echo. though distantly;
But know in the halls of glory it thrills,
Ever by day and by night; -,
l shall hear 1t complete when its harmony mis-
My soul with great delight.
lost the love that made my life,
A love that was ali for me;
Oh vanly sought it amid the strife
OF the stormy, raging sea;
But deeper and purer know it waits
Beyond my wistful eyes;
I shall find it again within the gates
or the garden of Paradise.
l shall lose this life 1t will disappear,
With its wonderful mystery;
Some say it will move no longer here
But Will vanish silently;
But know shall find it again once more,
In a beauty no song hath told;
1t will meet with me at the golden door,
And round me forever fold.
-IGolden Hours.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-20

"A lesson in satisfaction Aunt
Bella" Now look here, Tommy. Sup
pose there were three apples on the
table. Gould I take away one and leave
three ~ Tommy :" Oh, no, Auntie
Certainly not ~ Aunt Bella" And
why, Tommy 7" Tommy" Because it
wouldn't be politep'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-20

1t is very true that George Washing
ton never told lie, but then bis wife
never made him say he would spade up
the side flower beds and the verbena
mound in the front yard, before he went
down to the Office Hawkeye.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-20

"A circus band may too. in front of
newspaper Office for hours, but that
doesn't make up for the failure to iqui-
date an advertising BILL Cincinnati
Saturday Night. No, it is miserable
substitoot.-[ Philadelphia Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1878-07-20

whats thatY'' ne asked his landlady,
as she set his cup by his plate. "Coffee,"
was the prompt and decisive reply.
All" innocently remarked the boarder,
with an air of interest, "and what is it
made of?' And there was silence
around the table for the space Of half an
hnur
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-04-18
Published March IS. 1873.
CHAPTER 225.

AN ACT to declare the true intent and mean
ing OF chapter i43 laws OF Wisconsin
for 1877, entitled AN act relating to the
foreclosure Of mortgages, and amendatory
OF chapter las of the revised statutes, en-
titled Of actions for the foreclosure OF mort
cages and the acts amendatory thereof
The people Of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, dc enact as
follows:
Sec ion l. Ii is hereby declared to be the
true intent and meaning OF section . OF chap.
ter 143 of the laws of Wisconsin for 1877, en-
titled An act relating to the foreclosure OF
mortgages, and amendatory OF chapter l45 of
the revised statutes, entitled IF actions for
foreclosure &c mortgage,and the acts amend
atory thereof" that the several acts therein
referred to shall be and remain in full force
and effect from and after the passage and
publieatio Of said act as 10 all judgments Of
foreclosure, and sherifi's certificates Of sale
thereon, and the redemption aud conveyance
OF the premises sold, entered or made pre-
yious to the passage and publication OF said
act
Section @ The said chapter las shall not
apply In any respect TO any foreclosure OF
railway mortgages or railway trust deeds
heretofore or hereafter commenced.
Section 3. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after Its passage and
publication.
Approved March 10, 1879.
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Woman's Worries.

You ask how much am learning. a
great deal; and not only learning, bu,
unlearning. used to think, oh these
rich ones. they don't have to work and
worry Sometimes, when I've been turn
ing old dresses, cutting and continuing,
I've slid to myself, Now If could only
buy new, and save all this time for read
ing But these rich people have no
leisure. Mrs. Calloon comes home from q
forenoon's shopping as much worn out as
mother is after hard forenoon in the
kitchen. High or low, all hare their
fluctuations. Poor mems wives worry
because the bread won't rise, or the stove
won't draw. or the clothes-line breaks, or
the milk turns, or they can't afford to
hire help. Rich mems wives worry be-
cause the preserve dish is not of the LAT :
pattern, or because some one finds OF
how a party dress is trimmed before the
party, or because their help sarses' EN-,
break up tea-sets, spoil dinners, get
dunk, and cut up sheets into undertook
ing. Causes vary, hut worry averages
about the same.
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NEWS OFTHE WEEK.
English Grain Market.

The Mark Lane Express says; Wheat
s looking we'll 1t has apparently suffered
only Temporary check from the recent Sc
we're weather. Delly, ries of English wheat at
Mark Lane, and In the provinces, has been
very moderate, as growers who could afford
to hold their stocks have done so il the hope
of realizing further advances should the ooun-
try become involved in war. As 1t is. prices
have rallied from two to three shillings per
quarter for English wheat, from the recent
lowest point, but the uncertainty OF politics
has caused millers TO follow the rise with re-
Iuctanee American wheatis coming to hand
freely of late. Still, the trade has, for the
time being, found sufficient support IN dis
quieting political rumors, to prevent prices
giving way under the weight OF supplies.
MONDAYS business was fairly active, but, al
though a sufficiently strong tone has prevail
ed, the number Of sales made since has been
decidedly limited Some exception may be
made In favor of Calcutta wheat, which was In
better demand than the other varieties, owing
70 the scarcity of good qualities on the spot,
and the impossibility of stocks being replen-
ished for some time, under which circum-
stances. prices may be noted shilling per
ear dearer on the week. Increased strength
has been afforded the trade By the continental
demand, which has continued throughout the
week. A considerable quantity of Indian and
Russian wheat was taken for French and Bel
gian account.
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including holidays, aud the who'd number Of
days, Including holidays, such schools has
been taught by teachers qualified according
to law, during the year ending on the thirty
first day Of August preceding the making Of
such report.
Fifth. The names Of all teachers employed
during the year covered BY the report, the
numbers Of days taught by each, Including
holidays, and the monthly wages paid to each.
Sixth, The amount Of money received from
the town Treasurer, the amount received
from district taxes, ana the amount received
from all other sources during the year ending
on the thirty first Of August preceding
the date Of the report, and the manner in
whish the same has been expended.
Seventh The Kind OF books used in the
school
Eight Such other facts aud statistics in
relation TO the schools, public Or private, in
such district, as the superintendent OF pub
lie instruction may from time TO time require
Section 2. This act shall take effect and
be in force from and after its passage and pub
LEGATION.
Approved March Is. 1873
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Closing Scene of the European War.

The closine scene of the war is descfib-
ed with great spirit by correspondent
of the London Daily Meas. In a house
by the seaside at San Stefano, shaken by
the increasing gale that tore across the
Sea of Marmora, were busy all night
long the secretaries of both diplomatic
bodies, copying and arranging for the
signatures the treaty of peace, the resul
of the now concluded negotiations. All
night long Prince Tzreteleff dictated the
treaty to his colleague, Chebaehofi, who
wrote and wrote through the long hours,
until the document was finished; About
four O'Clock the Grand Duke mounted
and rode up to the Diplomatic Chancery.
where he asked at the door. rs it readyl'
and then galloped toward the hill where
the army was drawn up. Finally car
riage came whirling out Of the village to-
ward US. General Ignatieff was in il, and
when he approached, he rose and said:
q have the honor to congratulate your
highness on the signature of peace
There was long, loud shout. After rid
ing between the lines, the Grand Duke
halted on little eminence, whence all
the troops could be seen, and formally
the honor to inform the army that, with
the help of God, we have concluded a
treaty of peace Then another shout burst
from 10000 Threats, rising. swelling and
dying away. After the review, gathering
his officers about him where the priest
stood ready for the TIE Deum, the Grand
Duke spoke briefly and emphatieally, say
ing To an army which has accomplish
ed what you have, my friends, nothing is
impossible" Then all dismounted, un
covered and solemn service was conduct
ed, the soldiers all kneeliag.
Never was peace concluded under
more impressive surroundings; the two
armies face to lace. the clearing storm,
the waning light Of day, the rush of the
wind, and the near wash of the wave
mingling with the chant of the priests,
and the responses of the soldiers and the
roar of the Sea of Marmora swelling and
falling. Across the fretting, chatting
water of the sea, the dome and slender
minerets of St. Sophia came up sharply
against the sky, the dominant points in
the interesting silhouette of distant
Stamboul. Away to the south, the
Princes Islands rose like great mounds,
dark and massive, against the distant
Asiatic shore, and behind them was
hidden the English fleet. Above and
far beyond the white peak of Mount
OLYMPUS, unveiled for the moment its
majestic summit, as the rays OF the ruddy
sunset were reflected from the snow-col-
ored TANKS.
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Gen. Sheridan, Obedient to the order
of the President, has directed Gen. Pore, com
manding the department of the Missouri, to
cause the Ute Indians to be removed from the
State Of Colorado to the Territory OF New
Mexico, and to use what troops may be ne
eessary to effect the transfer. The govern
ment authorities have determined upon this
disposition of the tribe as the wisest step that
can be taken under the circumstances. The
question of removal has been under consider
stion for several months. The Ute tribe, num-
tiers 1900 men, women and children, divided
into dozen or fifteen bands. Two or three
small bands have wandered out of Colorado
into the adjacent territories, but they can be
brought to the general rendezvous with little
difficulty. II Is regarded in military circles
as extremely doubtful if the tribe will submit
10 removal without more or less resistance.
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nsa,n OF v M. NJ. Tweed.

VIM. 81. Tweed died in Ludlow street
fsfI at 12 o'clock on the 18th inst. He was at
tended by DIR. CarnOchan, who was with him
from an early hour in the morning, also Eos
ser Dewy, his secretary, Mr.. Douglas, his son
ln-law, and EdelsteiR, one of his counsel. All
hope of his recovery was abandoned soon al
ter II, when DR.. Csrnochan announced
elogging Of the heart and complete nervous
exhaustion. At the time of the death there
was no struggle, as he passed away In sleep
with his head lying upon his arms. Keeper
Kernin was hastily summoned three min
utes before noon, and reaching Mr.. Tweed's
room, the noon signal rang out and the long
prisoned old man dropped back dead on his
bed His last words TO DIR. Carnochan were:
81 have tried TO DO some good, If have not
had good luck I'm not afraid to die. be-
lieye the guardian angels will protect me,
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transmit copy OF the same to each Of tlae Iii.
spcctors IN his county
section II. Tie necessary blanks for max
ing the registers required By this law shall be-
prepared by the Secretary of State, and trans
mitied to the persons entitled to receive them,
IN the same manner that blank returns of
elections are now transmitted.
Section Is. The provisions Of this act shall
not apply TO villages or the towns in which
they are situated which had at the last census
q Population of less than fifteen hundred in
habitants. or TO cities which had population
OF less than thirty hundred Inhabitants al the
last census; provided, ;howeyer, that inspectors
and clerks of election shall be appointed SIS
provided for in section one of this act.
Section 10. Chapter264 Of the laws OF Wis
consin for 1877 is hereby repeaed and section
one Of this act shall be taken and held 10 be
an amendment in respect TO the matters con
tanned therein Of every city ano village charter
IA this state.
Section 90 This act shall take effect and
re In force from and after IFS passage and
publication.
Approved March 90 1875
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Published March ., 1878. !
CHAPTER III


AN ACT TO amend section 43 Of chapter l56 o
the general laws OF 1868, entitled An act K
codify the laws of the State relating TO com
men schools
The people OF the State of Wisconsin, repre-.
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact a
follows;
Section l. Section 43 Of chapter l55 Of the
general laws OF 1868, entitled an act to codifE
the laws Of This State relating 10 common
schools" IL hereby amended so az 10 read as
follows: Section IS. II shall be the duty OF
the clerk between the first and tenth days OF
Septenber in each year, TO make and transmit
to the town, cits or village clerk written re.
port dated on the first day OF septem Der Of
The year in which 1t shall he transmitted,
sigred by said district clerk and verified by
his affidavit showing;
FIRST The number Of children, male and
female designated separately, over the age Of
four and under the age Of twenty years, resid-
ing ia the district on the last day Of August,
previous to the making Of such report, and
the names the parents or with other persons
with whom sslch children did respectively re-
side on the 3iet day Of August proceeding
such report.
Second. The whole number Of children,
male and female, each designated separately,
taught In the district school during the year
for which such report Il made, by teachers
duiy qualified.
Third. Pie number attending school dur.
80 the wear under the age OF four, and the
number over the age of twenty wears.
Fourth. The whole time, in days, any COM
rnon schoois has been taught 10 the ahtrct
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proved March 10, 1878.
Published March 2S, 1878.
CHAPTER 2Ss.

AN ACT TO authorize the building Of side
walks, and for the protection of the same,
in incorporated villages and towns.
The people of the State Of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact. as
follows:
Section T. The overseers OF HIGHWAYS
within the road district in any. town in this
State, or in any Incorporated village in the
town, and any person or Incorporation may
build and construct sidewalks along the line
of any street or highway of gravel, earth,
stone, plank, or other material, not to exceed
eight feet wide, and repair the same when
necessary.
Section 2. II shall be unlawful for any per
son to ride, drive or lead any animal on said
sidewalks at any season Of the year, or pile
timber. wood. posts, or throw any otfal upon
said sidewalks, or otherwise obstruct the
travel on the same.
Section 8. Any person offending against
any Of provisions OF section 2 of this chapter
shal be liable to fine OF two dollars for each
and every ofiense, to be recovered with costs,
and shall also be liable to the builder of said
sidewalks for all damages. Justices Of the
peace Of any town Ia the county shall have
jurisdiction OF any viola ion of the provisions
Of this chapter, and all fines when collected
shall be paid into the town treasury, and be
applied to the repair Of sidewalks.
Section 4. This act shall take effect and be
In force from and after its passage and publ
cation.
Approved March 10, 1875
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In Viennese bathrooms girls, when
they do not belong to the uppermost and
oldest couche socidje, are used to being
dropped for partners of better family. A
Young gentleman belonging to the high
est set does not think twice about letting
go the arm of young lady of less blue
blood with whom he is going to dance
should he see an opportunity of Waiting
with, say, daughter of the Liechensteins
or Esterhazys. The forsaken one might
feel disappointed at losing her cavalier,
but not Inundated. Being deserted for
a dancer of no better position then her
own would be resented as slight. In
yiennese society there is no such thing
as social equality There are sets super
posed one above the other. Il is permis-
sible for those near the apex to dine at
the house of Il ose down and afterward to
stare in their faces. without saluting
them Tienna Letter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-04-18
Brevet Army Rank.

The bill introduced by Senator Butlei
ito tx and regulate the statues of breyet rama
IN the United States army provides that here,
after there shall be no distinction except as 10
grade and date between brevet commissions
In the regular and volunteer forces, conferred
upon officers OF the army now In active ser
vice, or on the retired list, for gallant, distin-
guished, meritorous, or faithful services. The
proposes to repeal section 1912 OF the revised
statutes; and also explicitly provides that sec
ton 1926 shall be so construed as to confer tde
same privileges upon officers Of the regular
army as were conferred by it upon officers 81
volunteers.
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Lost Time.

gany odd bits of time are allowed To 60
to taste which, IL improved, would pro
i&s great results. History Is full OF
examples Of those who have risen 70 EN-
i1eace by simply using in proper man
reS Ieisdre momen's. A person can be
cG.sse proficieat in a science or language
by 4naiching fifteen minutes q day and
as2iying himself 10 it. How often l.
heard the remark, 81 would like to read
thsa book, OF become acquainted with that
lsSguage or science, but ! have not the
tig3ss,' AND get those very persons spend
thsee houre day at their meals There
at8 few, II any and persons who have
nss half an hour day which they may
cass the;x OWE. That half hou, rightly
usss.d throughout the year, will store the
n.sad with large amount of useful
Knowledge. Let no one, theD falsely
assert, II nave not the timc," but speak
the truth, ana say Il am too lazy"
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The crepe.

The Chicago Times prints dispatches
from nearly 200 points in Illinois, Wisconsin,
Minnesota, Nebraska, Dakota, Kansas, and
Missouri, covering the whole of the Western
spring wheat region, which show when sum-
married, that the average is nearly 50 per cent
greater than last year. That the condition
and prospects are better than at ally time
since 1850; that the seasons work and veg
etab!as are three TO six weeks ahead of the
usual time, and that there is an average Of 10
TO 20 per cent of the old crop on hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-04-18
Russian sentiment.

The Journal de ST. Petersburg, review
ing the opinions of the foreign prese on
Gortschakof7s reply, concludes as follows:
The real desire of Russia, TO bring abous a
seaceful solution of the existing difficulties,
meets with universal recognition. The British
xoTernment must now abandon it's purely
negative attitude to assemble for common
negotiations, or by proposing solutions which
the British Cabinet might wish to substitute
for the treaty Of San stefano, should the row.
srs ind a compromise, Russia would Willingly
.,a-t;.,y,a.e in the discussion and modify tn
treaty. Such solution should not. howsv n
on,l,fv the results gained by Russian blsods
,'' r, ,ars Inta account her sacrifices"
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Smuggling Opium, in Japan.

There is indignation in Japanese gov
ernment circles in consequence OF the judg'
ment Of the British court refusing TO punish
an English merchant known TO have SNUG
gled opium into Yokohama. The treaties
expressly prohibit the importation Of opium
but the Judge ruled that the Japanese author
tiles probably meant opium prepared for
smoking, not the opium from which the
smoking article might be prepared. The
British minister supports the decision, and Is
said 10 have inspired It. The diplomatic
corpse generally pronounce ii fragrant VIC
Iation Of the treaty. The case win be ap
pealed to the privy council, and also made the
subject of international remonstrances-