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The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

THE CHICAGO LEDGER 10 now ap-
preaching the close Of the seventh
year Of its existence, having bean
established In the winter Of 1873,
THE LEDGER was started by its pres
ent conductors with some misgiv-
ings as to the SUCCESS Of the enter.
prise. Many literary ventures Of .
kindred character had been made IN
the Western metropolis, and misep
ably failed. The sea of journalism
was strewn With the wrecks q
stranded newspaper enterprises
Others that were living, but struR
Cling for precarious existence,
have since yielded to inevitable fa6
and gone down, leaving TIE LEDaEn
to-day the only weekly story paper
printed in Chicago.
The LEDGER has not attained the
plane of success upon which It now
solidly rests without earnest, we'll
directed effort. Its conductors have
labored earnestly and persistently
not only 70 make It an excellent lit
erary journal, but also to make the
reading world acquainted with II
Thousands upon thousands Of dol
lars have been expended In bringing
its merits to the attention Of the
reading public. In feet, THE LEDGER
has baen the most extensively-ad-
vertised newspaper in the West.
The publishers have q feeling Of
pride at the success that has a.
tended their efforts to build up .
first, class literary paper in the cap
ital city OF the West. The circula-
ton, already large, is rapidly grow
irg. and by the lst day OF January
VIII be not less than 2 600. The
publishers do not mean to relax
their efforts to make The LEDoER
the best weekly newspaper in tho
West, but in end to persevere in the
work, and during the coming months
will still further increase Its value
and usefulness.
The weekly contents Of TIE LEDo-
Err embrace, in addition TO It's serial
novels. several short stories; . Home
and Family Doctor department, en-
bracing letters from women OF ex.
periencs heads and hands. on house
hold and kitchen economy, homo
adornment. the management Of
children, and recipes for the cure Of
many OF the ills to which flesh IL
heir; Young Folks. department; .
department devoted to Current Lit
eratnre. consisting Of choice excerpts
from tho latest magazines: Scien-
tific department, giving the latest
intelligence In regard to new dtscov-
cries. mechanical Inventions, etc.;
also biographical aketches. historic
papers, travels. poetry, and mass
Of short articles on miscellaneous
topics.
ADDRESS
THE LEDGER,
Chicago, Ill.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13
Drugs md .Medici,,es.

M P. YOUNG & CO., Apothecaries and
lVl. Druggists corner Washington and Yer.
million streets, dealers in drugs. chemicals, Pat
ent medicines, paints, oils and yarnishes, glass,
putty, brushes. and painters tools blank books
and stationery, perfumery, etc. Prescriptions
"a spccialty-night or day.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13
FOR &.aLE.

A VALUABLE and well improved planta-
"A ton situated 3 miles north west of the
fourishing town of Vermilioaville, / Of mile
west Of the Opelousas public road which runs
nearly parallel within few yards distance of
the Opelousas & Red River Railroad line. aud I
Of a mile north Of Morgan's Louisiana & Texas
Railroad, containing ls5 acres together with a
tract Of woodland on Bayou Vermilion contain
As acres Address thiG Office. or
"7I4E NERIDION-4L,'' A5bevizle, La.
May II, 1879.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

A correspondent Of the Boston
Traveller reyiyes the following
good story about Stephen Girard:
While the philanthropist was
president Of the Girard Bank a
stranger stepped in one morning
and pleasantly saluted him. Mr..
Girard, always affable and polite.
returned the salutation, and
without thinking any more about
the circumstance, passed into his
private office. The stranger then
stepped briskly up to the desk
Of the paying teller and present.
ed a check for $4,000 signed
Stephen Girard. The teller, who
had noticed the polite inter-
change Of greetings between the
president and the stranger, made
no hesitation about counting out
the bills, and the man departed
with the money. The check was
forged, but the rascal was never
discovered.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

nR Z. DELMOULY, Druggist and Apothcca
u ry dealer in drugs and chemicals. patent
medicines, choice perfumeries. paints, oils. and
brushes stationery, etc. Prescriptions carefully
compounded, day Or night corner Main & st
John streets
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

II. who snrnls his Younger days ii
dissipation is nor,gaging himself 10 lis
ease and poverty, Two inexorab ab'e credit
nrs. Who are certain to fnre.lose at last
AMI X passsss;on 81 !'la ptvmisys.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

The ex-Khcdive Of Egypt has
Just lost one Of his wives from his
harem. A handsome young Ita-
Iian painter named D'Ellia went
sketching through the hare'n
grounds. He noticed a beautiful
ods,lisk at one Of the windows,
and in some way managed to
establish telegraphlc commnni-
cation with her, which was soon
followed by romantic elope-
ment and marriage. How he
managed to get her out of the
harem is mystery. The young
couple are now living happily
at Foggia, and since they are
man and wife the kheaivc can
claim his favorite. He is deter
mined IN future to keep his
wives from the windows for fear
Of more elopements. The young
lady III question is said to be a
Frcnchwoman-
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

GEORGE JOSsE. Washington street, dealer
~ in dry goods, fancy articles. children's TOYS,
and groceries Sewing machines. &c. Fire.
arms, and musical instruments repaired.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

You 'st take bait'e "f my med
cine s., 1uack doctor to con>u,,p
tive, 'snl vol'iI nevrr cough ag,i".
"ls it s,f,tat as thu ga-ped the c-u
ss'tnpt 81.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

Poor RETURN FOR. INTENDED KINDNESS.
There is no pleasing some women, as a
case just pending in an Oakland court
exenpli6-s. 1t seems that M. Van Duffy,
who is a bachelor, boarded at the same
house in East Oakland with Mrs. Ben
nett, married lady, and that on recent
occasi, n, when the later was going out
for a ride, she left her .,wo.y year-old baby
IN cha'ge Of Mr.. Van Duffy as a particu-
lar max Of Ter confidence. To amuse
the little cherub Mr.. Van Duffy tied it
firmly but comfortably on the end Of a
pole, and he'd it up SO that it could suck
the plums growing on the trees in the
orchard. Hs did this. he states, because
he understood ripe fruit was good for
childen. After f.w houls spent in this
manner the mother returned, and instead
Of a'Im'r:ng M. Van Datfy's ingenuity,
has ab.lsed him like pick pocket ever
since. The fact that the baby died the
next day 4 the collie is no reason, Mr..
Van Duffy thinks, why Ms. Bennett
should go hufiing around and have him
arrested f.r malicious mischief. It is to be
hoped that the jury in the case will do
something TO check ,hs growing tendency
among women to IN k, fuss about trides
San Fronrisco Post
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13
opglClAL DlAnCCYD : DRY.

e,Y7EEN7H JUDICIAL DISTRICT
c,nn,isng the parishes Of Lafayette, Yer.
,;ioa . aud Cameron.
go. Judee ........... Ed. Eug. Mouton.
pt,':. Di..;s. Attorney .........J j. A. Chargois.
DsuEs urEost.otdce address, vermilionville, La.
p.r.I.rs terms Of Court in Lafayette open on
4. tsird Mondays Of April and October.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

M P. YOUNG & CO., dealers in fancy and
1vls staple. groceries wines, liquors, glassware,
tinware, paints, oils; Havana cigars, superior
smoking and chewing tobacco, etc. Corner of
Washington s. vc,milion streets.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

WILL. G. ROGAN, dealer in choice family
w groceries, Havana cigars. smoking and
chewing tobacco Telegraph Office, corner La
fayette and Vermiion streets
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

The politician o. the insec, world is the
flea. He is ever itching for place. creates
no end If disturbance, a:,i you ny :
know where 10 fad him.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

TEAM YIGNEAU, Livery and Feed Stable on
y North Main street opposite the court house
square. Single aud double teams and saddle
horses to hire. Good care taken Of all stock
placed l., his stable.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

~. ~ rLONsKY dealer in dry goods. cloth
Ma "a. rcota. shoes, hats, notions. plantation
~ and Ladies' and gcntlemen's f..nc y far
,,,ss sood Polite clerks always on hand and
iS' sefye customers. Corner Main and St.
- ", near catholic church.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

Subscriptions to the THE CHICAGO
LEDGER will be received Ut this Office,
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

BoARD OF School DIRgcroRs:
T. b. Hopkins, President,
J. j. J.Rcvillon. Secretary, {
Alphonse Nevcu, Treasurer.
JuRY COMMISSIONERS
N. Campbell, J. J. Caffary, Albert Judice
III Moss, A. N. Martin, Clerk OF Court.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

~. 9. M0tITON. dealer in dry goods,
lng. notions, hats, boots and shoes, gro
sastlwarc, crockcry, saddlery. Ladies'
nmmings. &c. Liquors. wines, &c. Cor.
ssshlngtcn & Vernilion streets, near the
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13
Mirabcau Tpnnean K pt |, m.

'.Co,ne, do ta,, it's ten o'clock;
think we had hettr b. going. for it,
time honest 70 X were a, h,,n-.' "Well.
yes" was the reply, Il mu,t b. eff, bat
You needu't 90 on lhat account
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

FRANK, corner Main and Lafayette streets,
~ opposite the Court House, dealer in dry
goods clothing, boots, shoes and hats Ladies
and sentlemen's farcy furnishing goods No
tlons, crockery, tinware, groceries, etc Fine as
sortment Of tobacco and cigars always on hand.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

~ AC BROS. corner Of ST. John s. vermil-
ss sss I'D streets, dealers IN dry goods, notions,
saots and shoes groceries, hardware. TIM
ssgckery, glassware, ard all kinds OF farm
ptmcnts.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13

Denis Kea,ney threatened TO break up
meeting in San Francisco if he had to
wade knee deep in blood to do it; but
when arrested BY very small policeman
for li>orderly conduct he submitted with
lamb like meekne<s, and would not permit
his followers to raise finger in his behalf
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1879-12-13


Mrabeaa Tonn-aa one fine morning
rang for his valet and 20 him did say:
You are faithful, honest anl intelligent;
n Iced have no f.ul, TO find with YOU
M. Ie Vno.nti is ,so good" says tbs
i1aitere s-:vent
"onIy-I WON'T require your services sf-
Ter % DAY p
BIT Why, 81 :"
'B csnsr, yon ,ascal, IN spite Of your
positive asreement on the subject. You get
drunk on The sane days that DO. instead
Of remaining sober to take care Of me.
That's why, sir.'.
The valet (witls sligniiy)-Aud am t"
blame, sir, because yon get dfank every
day =
Mirabsau Tonnean K pt him.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03

about IT until Young America threatened TO
AXE hun take the o.th OF allegiance over
sgsin before he could make his frat milk
srd water speech in favor of preserving the
Irion. Talk about arisiocracy. There
were Maine lumbermen, sturdy youths
from the old Granite fill-, operatives
FROM the Lowell and VI rchester Mills,
who sprzng t. our couutIy's rescue, who
she their blood and it ran brave and
strong. like the good Old blood of Bour-
goyre," while this General in the Mexican
wsr, this former President of the Uuited
Stses, this son of q craven D-mocr ICY
had 10 be spared on by cnmpsny Of half
grown bows, VINO followed him on the
streets with expressions Of contempt, before
he could s-nd public "God d-speed" after
the d. f,hdels Of our Union. But Jerusha
YOU must pardon me ii | get excited by
pt>t memories, for was terribly disgusted
with .hst msn in those days.
IL Ia said everybody has something coed
sbou. 'em and Pierce would ride hor-e
v-ry nicely On parade, and when You have
ssid that you can make period.
Ahirsm Smith has sister here visiting.
who used to I've well scgusinted with the
. E-v. David Powell, the author OF one OF
| the letters To Eaton. lie preached their
moiher'- fnneril-since Abirsm came
West She said he Used To be a very sensible
! man but she supposes he is in his second
childhood nov, leastwise his letter looks
that wsy. More anon.
| Your sister
| DoRcAs ALLEN.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03
SPIRITS.

We give our readers another irslallIent
Of spiritual literature this morning-com-
ments ,i other papers upon cur reports Of
tie spiritual Wedding. The matter seems
u have created 4 genuine sensation, and is
being copie! by all The newspapers in the
country. The ST. Louis papers Of Sunday
morning copied it in full, as did also the
New York City papers. The New York
Tm,s heads il a Ghost in Dress Coat"
The comments are various. Most of the
papers seem to doub: that the marriage
took place as reported, and that Mr.. and
Mrs Pierce n steIialized themselves and at
tended the reception at Col. Eason's resi-
dencc. They don't say 30 outright, but
their language il calculated TO give one
tast Impression. But newspaper fellows
are gruorsIiy a faithless set, any
how. be comments Of the Atchison
G,amu.Dl are the worst Of all, and the mot
unreasonable. 1t feds fault because all
the distinguished guests were Democrats.
\ moments reflection would have shown
the N1mPton that this could not have been
otherwise, with proper regard for the FAM
lies cf the contracting parties. And be-
sides, il the worldly minded editor Of the
Champion knew anything at all about celes-
;ial .fi.irs-which he doesh't-he would
regard this feature OF the wedding as one
of the most encouraging items ever sent
bsck from the beautiful shore-a very bow
of proni,e, a. it were-a subject for rejoic.
ing instead Of grumSling-ior any man
ought 10 know that if all these old Hunk,
err, and B.rrburners, and Nulliiiers have
gore 10 Heaven, all the rest of us will have
q dead sure thing on it. Bat there's 70
accounting for the dullness of some people.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03

will do harm in giving currency TO the in
preston that Kansas will ID.
free Stste whether or po-thst
opposition has surrendered liz hopes and
abandoned its undertakings, and that no
fight will be n sde on ;be subject. | think
this Is decided mistake. The partissns Of
slavery are largely in the minority at the
present time IN rhis section OF the Territory,
as also in the southern end. Ii il only in
the Kansas valley where our friends are
predominant In order 10 carry the legisla-
tive elections, in the various districts and
thus settle she question for freedom, our
men must be scattered through the Terri
tory. Besides great source of srrsngth 10
the pro-slavery party will be the coloniz e.
ton OF voter- from Missouri This will be
attempted in such a way, ! am satisfied, as
will in great measure insure suc-
cess, and il will tell With great weight all
along the Missouri line. II must he neutral
izsd. i possible ~ the To- Of bnta fde eitiz rs
| oj the dufi SidUeTy stamp. Nv the postpone
| Inent Of the eleciiurs Tor the legislature uu-
| i!l the mex: sprI". or summer winch the
| 60 yernOr has resolved on an opportunity
is ffered 10 snii-s!avery men Ia ira sfer the M
selves before the elections tn localities in
which their iutiIepc. may be ex-rted TO
| the greatest advantage. ] hope the oppor-
tunity may be embraced with alacrity.
| ] shall for the present, remain at this
pest ] have visited Lawrence, and maae
the Acquaintance of Mr.. Pomeroy, DIR Rob
| inson, and the other leading men OF that
city. | have agreed to keep up a c0rres-
pondence with them and TO concur in any
movement which may be resolved on in
furtherance OF the cause. Any thing which
can do | am resdy to perform I-hou!d
be extremely happy TO hear from you; and
snyfuggestions you may favor me with, as to
the course proper 20 be per-ued by the
friends OF freedom out here, either individ,
uslly or collectively will be thankfully re-
ceiyed by your friend and co-worker.
NJ. +. CONWAY.
ELI THAYER, ESQ, Worcester, Mass.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03

The great manufacturing city OF New
England is at last fairly embarked on a
strike that threatens TO prove one OF the
most serious and bitter the country has eyer
known. II il only a few hundred sPinners
who have left work because their employers
would not yield to their demands, but with
out spinners mill is helpless, and all the
thousands of operatives in all the difisrert
departments will have 70 be turned of, he
cause there is nothing for them TO do IN
less the places of the strikers are promptly
filled. Whether it will be possible Tor the
manufacturers to fill these places Is the first
question. They seem disposed TO attemP,
il, but it il hard work TO induce out-iders 10
come and incur the ridicule, abuse and even
danger which always await them at the
hands Of the strikers under such CiTCum.
stances. Some of the manufactures a!ps-
rentlv do not care whether they Gucoeed 10
this attempt or not, as they are not making
money enough TO cause th'm much sorFow
il they are obliged 10 close their mills
through the summer.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03

band, was born in 1871, and was killed 10
a railway accident in 1855.
There IL 10 resson TO doubt the en-
tire good faith of Mr. Eaton in publishing
this history of az affair that must possess
surprising interest for himself and good
wife. But il Is impossible for unprejGticed
readers to avoid seeirg Vi OF what slender
nase the wnOie structure stards. Both
father and mother accepted without ques-
ton the assurance that the young woman
who sppearsd 10 them ia the csbine; was
their daughter. and from this simple &C
ceptance how the whole after occurrences.
Alter Mott saw the effect his matsrializa-
ton had produced on Mr.. Eston's mind, he
tTrneh him over 10 Medium Mansfield, of
N,w York, who ia gifted, il Seems, with the
possession of extraordinary facilities for
inducing the rpirits to put down their
Thoughts in black and white. There is not
singl- occurrence related tina: does not
bear the tsint Of the original fraud
which made Mr.. Eaton believe that
ne ssw ti- dsughter in The c. biuet figure,
The re IL not line in the many letters
pIrpprting To come from Sarah stherine
Eaton, Emspu.l SSedenborg and Dr. Pow
ell that could not have been written by any
| oiuii II ihheiiiSrhl i"i-'H III ~ tSi.-r W
the letters Of Mr.. Eaton. The whole affair
Is only another proof OF the esse with which
! rnsny intelligent men and women may be
! duped TO believe what they ardently want
to believe. The mediums took advantage
OF this condition of their victims minds,
and led them on At pleasure. The facility
with which the deception was practiced
should be warning TO people disposed to
dsbb!e in Spiritualism not to grant the
premises proposed by the uelium- without
the most careful scrutiny. Ii Mr.. Eaton
hsd spplied proper tests to the alleged ma
terialization at Motifs the chances are a
million to one that he would simply have
uncovered another fraud similar to the
Katie King" bu-Iues-, exposed in the
East few years ago. 10 that event there
would have Teen no spirit wedding on
| June 20
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03
Collie In stock

correspondent of the Massachusetts
POuganaae gives the following cure for collie
In horses, which Is convenient at all times
and easily applied. He says he has never
known IL 10 fail: Spread a teacupful or more
Of nne salt On the back Of the animal over tho
kidneys and loins, and keep IL saturated with
warm water for twenty or thirty nutes or
longer IL necessary. II the attack II severe,
dreDch with salt water. / have a valuable
bull, weighing nineteen or twenty hundred.
which had q severe attack Of collie year ago
last summer. / applied salt Ia his back
above, andpt being difficult TO drench, we put
wooden bit into his month. keeping n
open about two inches, and spread salt upon
his tongue, which, together with the salt On
his back, relieved him at once, and within "A
very short time equilibrium appeared fully
restored. have for several years past sue
cessfuily applied this treatment 10 other an
iInAls In my herd.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03
THE rLHrTE CITY Eoa:CsDE

As stated in our local columns yesterday,
Stallard, who shot and killed Dr.. Spencer,
about week aSo, has been released upon
bail.
According 10 the best Information We are
able 10 gather from prominent ard trust
worthy citizens of Platte, tie shooting
of Spencer was without any just cause or
provocation. The absurd reports about
Dr. Spencer's improper conduct are all dis
credited. Those who have known him Tor
wears cannot believe that he would have
insulted any lady; he was regarded as an
honorable high-toned gentleman, aud al
together above such conduct. The good
people Of Platte county sympsthize with
the bereaved and stliicted family, and de-
nounce any effort to overthrow law aud
order. Whether S.allsrd hsd the provOcs-
ton that he claims TO have had or not. he
is none the less guilty OF murder; accord
ing 20 his own statement he Is guilty OF
deliberate and premeditatei murder, and
the people Of Platte county owe it 70 their
own good name TO see 10 II that the law Is
duly enforced and the criminal punished.
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03
SUM MARY.

A fire on water at st. John, " F. caused
loss of $500 Insurance, S50,O00
The Chamber of Deputies has voted the
urgency on Jules Ferry's educational bill.
The Turkish authorities at Jlencine
warned the people against purchasing arms
from troops, under pain of martial Law.
The July stskes At New Market was
won by Mask; Ambassadress, second !;
Evascont, third; Lorillard's Cherokee,
against which betting was six to one, came
in fifth.
"A FIRE in Neil's stock yards, Columbus,
Ohio, yesterday afternoon, burned three
large stables and a. out one hundred tons of
hay. Lose, about $4,000.
S-In consequence of the prefect of police
Of Paris having illegally seized Lambeaten
for publishing false news, there was an in
yesterday when the project will
probably be censured for his action,
The Leavenworth weekly times., 1879-07-03

nave ~i'hstood the dry weather much long
ei' another heavy rain, Friday evening,
started the breaking plows-not to growing
10 turning the sod. Although the long
spell OF dry weather was discouraging TO
some who came here apprehensious of
drouths, 1t has taught a valuable lesson and
impressed every one here with the fact
that this soil is pre-emineutly
vel adapted to withstand extremes of wet or
dry weather. While the corn crop in MANY
sections of the state, more highly favored
with rain, has suffered, the crop here, ex-
cepting that on this springs breaking. has
showed no indications Of = lack Of moisture.
The soil in this county Is peculiar in color
and texture and many regarded this crop AS
an experiment.. All are now satisfied. The
wheat crop Is in stack and excellent in quail
fty; never had any new county, or many old
ones, for that matter, better prospects for
corn; there 10 plenty OF time to raise millet II
wild hay Is not desired. What cause have
the people of this county for complaint
None.