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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12
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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12

Few diseases exist that cannot be reli.vsd =, -.
tSonng the Liver to its normal functions, and Tor
fnas purpose no remedy has ever been invented that
m Is happy an effect as TUFTS PILLS."
SOLD EVERYWHERE, PRICE Is CENTS.
Onlce 30 Murray Street, New York.
DR.. TUFTS MANUAL Of Valuable Infor-
nation and Useful Receipts" win be mailed fIea
On application.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12
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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12

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5AFOHMS his friends. ard the public il,
E general, that he is PREPARED 10 under.
take ali hlIt'is og work III hi. iinr. ut adv.tr-
'aSr"ns r"'1kTs"is and moderate prices.
i' mas ststfr'i the services Of first class
""rki"''H g! rrcnsiiIzed ability. lie has laid
IN u i"'' ami va1sri supply ot spokes aud
ittrrs %. LEST ~rrtsice, for c~araiarps etc.
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: frrl'. SIC. t.sfs-t II " aat:c;..
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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12

are compounded from substances thar srS,
Tree from any properties that can injuro
tno most delicate organization. They,
search, Cleanse, Purify, and Invfxoratei
the entire System. BY relieving the en-.
Forged Liver, they cleansolhe blood
from poisonous humors, and tlus imparf
the bowels Il act naturally. vyirhaue
which NO n can feel well.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12
MAKE HENS LAY.

An English Veterinary Surgeon and Chemist nov
HHa ag n thus country, says that most Of the
Trash; He says that Sheridan's Condition Powdess
a; are absolutely pure and immensely valuable. Moth
Cond;tion Pow wda maze nens lay like Sheridan's
pint food. W ono
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12
TUFTS PILLS.,

Their nrst effect is to Increase the Appetite,
and Gauss the body to Take on Flesh, thus me
system Is nourished, and by their Tonic Ac.
Stools are produced.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1879-04-12
A Noted Divine saws i:

DR.. TUTT:-Dear Sir; For ton ve.rs b.v. 49,.
martyr to Dyspepsia. Constipation and Piles. I'll
4ptlng your Fills were recommended to me; I used
snsm but with little fsithl. am now Well man.
rave good appetite, digestion perfect, regular stools.
RES gone. and have gained forty pounds solid desh',
xhey are worth their weight in Rold
Rev r I. STNPSHE Tou.;u. n
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17

"a kOA made in 81 ava. 20 page catalogue
Sp N N free. BUCKEYE NOVELTY CO.,
II (n5-3ml Or trNATr, Ono.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17

ducing State in the Union, according to the re-
ports Of the Department Of Agriculture for
iS79 II is credited with 45,00O.OOO bushels
Iowa, 10000, 900; Minnesota, 36, 600, 600; Kan
sas, *, ,000, 900; Indiana 81 ,0O0, 900; Nebraska,
81, 100000 Kansas, which was the first wheat
producing State in the Onion last year, is
fourth this year, because of the partial failure
of the wheat crop in some Of the counties Of
the State, from drought.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
Consumption Cured.

An old physician retired from practice, hav-
ing had placed in his hands by an East India
missionary the formula Of simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent cure for
Consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Asthma, and
all Throat and Lung Affections, also positive
and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all
Nervous complaints, after having tested its
wonderful curative powers in thousands of
cases, has felt it his duty to make it known to
his suffering fellows. Actuated by this motive
aud a desire to relieve human suffering, will
send free Of charge to all who desire it, this
recipe, in German, French or English, with full
directions for preparing and using. Sent by
mail by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper, w. w. SHEARER, 149 Po,cer's Block,
Rochestsr. NJ Y
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
Tho Best Newspaper in Pittsburgh.

Xu0 6o9t newspaper IN EICtSOuI8u.
The COMMERCIAL GAZETTE is unquestiona-
bly, the hest newspaper published in Pittsburgh
1t contains the largest amount and greatest
variety of reading matter, presented in the
most compact and attractive form.
1t has the fullest and most accurate reports
of the daily transactions in monetary and COM
mercial affairs.
II is noted for it's accurate and full market
reports.
1t devotes special attention to the news from
Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and
West Virginia, making liberal outlay for tele-
graphic and mail correspondence from all the
principal points.
Its local and general news is unusually full
and its discussions of political and other ques-
sions are able and vigorous.
Now is an excellent time to subscribe, as We
are on the eve of what promises to be one Of
the most exciting Presidential campaigns in
the history of the country.
The Daily is IS, and the Weekly only 81 sc
per year. Sample copies sent free. Address
COMMERCIAL GAZETTE, Pittsburgh. Pa.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
Ladies, Delicate and Feeble.

Those languid, tiresome sensations, causing
you to feel scarcely able to be on your feet I;
that constant drain that is taking from your
systsm all its former elasticity; driving the
bloom from your cheeks; that continual strain
upon your vital forces, rendering you irrita-
bic and fretful, can easily be removed by the
use of that marvellous remedy, Hop Bitters.
Irregularities and distractions of your system
are relieved at once. while the special cause Of
periodical pain are permanently removed.
Will you heed this? See s'Truths."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
A Pennsylvania Border Tale.

10 the Philadelphia Weekly Press of date
November 20 is commenced a thrilling Penn
sylvania historical romance, entitled "The
Brady Brothers; or Bald Eagles Nest" Its
scenes will be located on the West Branch OF
the Susquehanna during that bloody and
troubled period Immediately following the
massacre Of Wyoming, and ''the great runa-
way" John Brady; his brave and stalwari
sons. James and Samuel; Colonels Kelly and
Plunkett, Queen Esther Bald Eagle and other
celebrities of that time will figure prominently
The theme was suggested by the late Brady
centennial celebration at Muncy, and is from
the pen Of Charles Mcknight, author of "Our
Western Border" "Simon Girty, the White
Savage" and Captain Jack, the Scout"
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
Ritter Z RaIsto

"A sand
La MsasF Chidrens Fus
CARPETS all Styles Prices Very Heavy Stock and No Advance
good ei Canton Flannel Borete Dress Goods
Chevots
cents at dbefd Cashmercs all o
5cent,y yadwi Cshmeres black and colus
and
still oEiu Al
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
\. IL. ILSON
pranticaI nahinaf Maker.
Union Wooden Mill.
BUTLER, Pa.

N. z q EklEbt Wv, FEUVT.
Manufacturer of BLANKETS, FLANNEIs, YARNS,
&c Also custom work done to order, snch rs
carting Rolls, making Blankets, Flanuels, Knit
ting and Weaving Yarns, &c, at very low
prices. Wool worked ON the SHARES, il tde-
sied. my7-ly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17

If you want to have good appe-
tite and enjoy health, take "Dr. Lndsey's
Blood Searchcr."
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
Time of Holding Courts.

The several Courts OF the county Of Butler
commence ca the first Monday of March, June,
Serte mber and December, and continue two
weeks or so long - necessary TO dispose of the
business. No causes are put down for trial or
traverse jurors summoned for the first week of
the several terms.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17

ALL kinds of Stove and Flue pipe
70 be had ut the Hardware Store of
J. NIGGLE Il BRO.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
,ssSza THE GREAT CAUSE
s55L OF
HUMhN MISERY.

Jast Published ia a Seated eareiope Price cts
A LECTURE on THE NATURE, TREATMENT,
AND RADICAL cure OF Seminal Weakness, or
Speru atorrhpa, induced by Scii-Ahuse, inyol-
untary Emissions, lmpoiencv, Nervous De-
biliiy, and Iinpedimcnls 10 Marriage generally !;
Consumption, Epilepsy, and Fits; Mental and
Physical Incapacity, 6c.-By ROBERT j. cUL-
NERWELL, NJ. D., author of the "Grecn
Book" &c.
The world renowned author, in this Admirable
Lecture, clearly proves frori Lis own experience
that the aw III consequences OF Seli-Ahuse may
be eflcctu.ly removed without medicine, ana
without dangerous surgical operations, bougieS,
ins;ru1 cntS, rings, or Cordiais; pointin" out a
inodc of cure al once certain aud eflcctual, by
which every sufferer, no matter what his condi-
fou may DC, may cure himself ehcaply, pri-
yately and radically.
e. IIts lecture ;rsH prore a boon to thousands
and N0RscRdS,
Sent under seal, in plain envelope, TO any
address, postpGid, on receipt of six cents or two
postage stainis-
Address tae Publishers
The Culvo.veIi ETediesI Co,
II Ann ST., NEW YORK, Z. o. Box 1856.
apltly
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17

Axes, Augers,
Anger Handles, A wis,
Apple Parers,
Anger Bits, Axle Grease
Bells, Bolts, Blocks,
Brushes, Bits,
Blacksmiths' Sledges,
Builders Hardware,
Brass Butts,
Butts and Hinges,
Blasting Powder,
Carpenters Tools,
Carriage Bolts,
Cook Stoves,
Cartridges, Chains,
Chisels, Cordage,
Churns,
Cow Bells, Cutlery,
Door Springs and stops
Drawing Knives,
Egg Beaters, Edge Tools
Faucets, Files,
Forks, Fly Traps,
Gun Caps, Gimlets,
Gun Locks, Glass,
Gunpowder, Grindstones
Hammers, Hoes,
Handles, Harness Snaps
Hatch Hinges,
Horse Shoes and Nails,
Lanterns, Locks,
Mallets,
Malleable Iron Castings
Meat Cutters,
Machine Screws,
Measuring Tapes,
Nuts, Nails,
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1879-12-17
WHERE TO BUY
# A r RDW Ar E !!

Norway Iron, Oilers,
Oil Stones, Padloeks,
Picks. Planes, Plows,
Plane Irons,
Pulleys, Pocket Cutlery,
Porcelain Kettles,
Percussion Caps,
Rakes, Razors,
Rivets, Revolvers,
Rules, Razor Strops,
Rat Traps, Rollers, Saws,
Scales, Screws, Shot,
Stoves,
Scythes, Screw Drivers,
Scythe Stones,
Shovels, Spades,
Spikes, Spoons, Steel,
Stove Polish, Springs,
Tinware,
Table Cutlery, Tacks,
Tools, Trunk Locks,
Traps, Tape Measures,
Upholsterers' Tacks,
Vises-Blacksmiths',
Vises-Hand,
Whips, Wire,
Washers, Whetstones,
Window Springs,
Window Locks,
Wringers, Wrenches,
Wire Cloth, Wedges,
Wardrobe Hooks,
Wardrobe Locks,
Wood Saws, Wire Rope,
lard Sticks,
link Oilers,
link Sheet, &c.
Furnishing Goods,
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
Flutes Shopping.

A Graphic correspondent says: I was
curious enough to watch a party of Utes
go shopping few days ago. They had
been to a photographers, and each one
carried a tin-type of a villaiDous-look-
ing Indian, at which he proudly gazed
and grunted, "that me.' When the
purchases had been made the braves
majestically gave orders to their squaws
to go to packing; SO, Juggling away at
the bags of flour, the women got their
ponies laden, either by their own efforts
alone or with an occasional lift from
some good-natured Dystander. When
every thing was ready for departure the
loving wife would get down on her
hands and knees and the brave would
step upon her back into his saddle, give
his pony lash with gaily decorated
raw hide and ride off, leaving the squaw
to follow as best she could. One of
these squaws handled her bags with
such superior display of muscle and
vim that burly miner standing by was
struck with admiration, and offered to
purchase her. eyes, / sell, good
souaw, sixteen dollar" was the reply of
her lord. "No, III give you eight dol
lars" said the miner. Too much lit
tle," grunted the Ute, giving good
sauaw and good pony alike a cat with
the whip, and, without further parley,
galloping off.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
Blood Will Tell.

An intelligent gentleman, says the
Montreal Post, that is to say person
who with long hair and buttoned up
coat, and q lady, were standing in front
of st. James Street book store this af-
ternoon. The gentleman was explain
iEg something to the lady concerning
pictures in the window they were admir-
ing, and as near as possible the follow
ing conversation took place:
"See," said the man of intellect,
" how boldly imperial the face of the
lady is and how ike that of her Majesty,
God bless herr --H ra t..,.
Lady" Oh, my! and so it ISL
Gentleman" Then again observe
the contour of the Marquis; even from
a poor photograph you can see the long
line of ancestry that-that renders his
name illustrious-that-"
Lady-"I was just thinking the same.
Let us buy and take them home.''
In accordingly they stepped, and the
gentleman said: 81 want to purchase
the photographs of her Royal Higness
and His Excellency."
al regret to say" politely rejoined
the clerk, that they are all gone; but
we are having some more struck Off"
"But, my dear sir, you have them in
the window pointing).
mo, sir; one of those is Hanlan, our
famous oarsman, and the lady is his
wife,
exit gentleman, hastily, after buying
newspaper.)
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
A California Story.

The unusual spectacle of budding
orsnge-trees coated with icicles was re-
Gently noticed at San Gabriel, Southern
California. A man left his revolving
sprinkler playing upon his orange trees
over night, and in the morning was
amazed to see them encased in glitter
ing mail, some of the icicles upon them
being % inches long and an inch in di-
ameter at the base. Gala lilies and
roses that stood near by were not touch
ed by frost, and the lowest point reach
ed by the thermometer during the night
was only 80. degrees, or 6 degrees
above the freezing point. The cause of
the phenomenon is probably this: The
air was cool and dry, and as the water
was thrown off in a fine spray, induc-
ing rapid evaporation, the atmosphere
about the trees was made much colder,
and thus allowed ice to form.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
." Canty's /" Hand.

A former resident of Reno, New, now
stopping in this city, relates an incident
that came under his observation in the
Sage-Brush State that is worthy of note.
One day " Canty,"a well known char
acter il: the employ of the railroad COM
pany, while engaged in coupling cars in
the Reno yard, had his left hand SO Sc
verely crushed that amputation was
found necessary. DIR. Bergman per-
formed the operation successfully, and
inclosing the dismembered portion in a
box buried it underground Just back of
his office. The incident had almost
been forgotten, excepting when "Can-
ty," who had meantime become noted
as the one-handed desperate, would call
to mind by anecdote the circumstance.
Some three or four years elapsed from
the time it occurred, when one day a
man observed dog running past him
in the street, carrying something in its
mouth of unusual appearance. He
picked up stone and hurled it at the
canine. The latter dropped its load and
he picked it up. His surprise was great
at finding the article to be well form
ed human hand, so petritied that it re-
tanned its natural appearance. The
finger nails even remained. A little in
quiry convinced him that it was " Cam
TVS ~ hand, and he returned it to that
individual, who in turn gave it to the
Doctor as n ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Tran
script.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
The Khedive's American Off
GERS.

Another Egyptian Georgian has re-
turned to his native land. About four
years ago Mr.. c. 1. Groves, citizen of
Rome, Ga, who had formerly served in
the United States Navy, was induced to
go to Egypt and take service in the
Khedive's Americanized army. He
served as Colonel. Recently the bank
rupt Khedive began cutting down his
army and reducing his family expenses.
He discharged about forty thousand
serving men of various degrees, the
only American officers retained being
Gen. Stone and Col. Groves. The lat
ter gentleman, seeing no future, tender
ed his resignation The other day and is
now back in Georgia, where he proposes
to end his days. The glory of the
Khedive has melted away, the service
which revived the ancient romance of
the " free lancet and the mercenary is
at an end. The poor Khedive is living
on S1,50O,0OO year, and his creditors
are wandering istlessly about the gates
of his Cairo Baltimore GaSette.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
Thousands of MennOnites Com.
ing.

1t is anticipated that this year will
see the greatest immigration to this
country of Mennonites that has yet
taken place. Some time ago ukase
was given out by the Gear of Russia
that the Mennonites were to be exempt
ed from military service until 1880. As
they are a peaceful people, holding
views akin to the Quakers, they have
ever since been coming to this country
by thousands. They universally rent
farms in the south of Russia, and are
sometimes wealthy. In 1876, 20 fam
lilies that landed at Castle Garden were
worth together Ss5, 200. AS this is the
Mennonites' last year of exemption
from military life in Russia, multi
tudes of them are preparing to follow
their neighbors hither. They are SELL
ing off their stock and purchasing tick
cts for this country. 1t is expected that
at least Is, 900 Mennonites will land at
Castle Garden before May next.-Ne,o
York Sum-
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18
Better Than Gold.


ne.'er imam sranoeur' better than goio'
man rahk anu tities Thousand toio'
And simple pleasures that always please;
A heart that can feel for another's woe,
And share its joys with a genial glow,
With sympathies large enough to enfold,
All men as brothers, is better than gold
letter tnan colds o conscience clear.
Ihougn toiiing Tor Dread IN an humoie
sphere,
Douoiy ofesseu Win content anu health'
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1879-01-18

come. Every morning and evening
were the same. Sabbath and week days
were alike to him. No word was heard.
He forgot the sound of his own voice.
Year after year he strained his eyes for
a sail, but there was never one in sight.
Oh, to look upon one living thing; to
see once more one human facet
Five years went by, and sail was in
sight. With an intensity almost suicid-
al, he watched the ship draw nigh.
Fears mingled with his hopes. 1t was
no doubt the Betsey, but what would
that bring to him? She could not bring
worse than she had brought. She came
alongside, dropped anchor. it seemed
only for minute, when the Captain
handed him some books and said, in the
old hard way, s' Remember!" the only
word spoken, and the Betsey was soon
lost in the horizon. His heart died
within him, but he had seen face once
more, thank God for that, if only Bit
ter enemy!
His hair was grown quite white. He
was older by thirty years than when he
came. How much longer could this
last? He hoped when he died it would
be under the clump of bushes like those
where they found Grace. Eternity alone
must wash out those India brands on
his hands and forehead. His steps grew
feebler year by year. 1t was a terrible
expiration of a terrible sin. To rob
wonanhoO1 WAS tn rob Godf
At last another five years had gone
by. Ten years silent commune with
God and nature had wrought a great
change. He could bear now whatever
come, but there could not be long to
bear it. y-l
Again the old ship Betsey came in
sight. Calm, unrufded as man who
knows he is going home, whether he
knows the route or not, he waited for
the familiar ship. The Captain took in
all at glance.
"Shall L go home to diep''
/ eyes"
"I should like to see the grave OF
Grace and our baby once more"
The incoming voyage was shorter than
the outgoing, but not short enough for
the weary man to reach the desired
haven. They were nearing port.
81 have asked and received forgive
ness" said the dying man. 81 want
yours also. 1t is Grace's hand; 1 feel
it just as in my dream. She has come
for me-; have but one wish-to be be-
side herr
cit shall be as you wish" And the
Captains hand pressed warmly the cold
hand of death. rF-
The Betsey came in with flags at hall
mast. The villagers did not see the
brand which repentance had washed
out for heaven, but not for earth. And
they buried him by the side of Grace
Sarah K. Bolton, in Wonaaa's Journal.