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The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Young Girls Take Notice.

The following is an abstract from Dio
Lowis's sermon about matrimony:
You are perfect idiots to go on in this
way. Your bodies are the most beauti-
full OF Gods creation. In the continental
galleries constantly saw groups of
people gathered about the pictures of
women. II was not passion the gazers
were rs likely to be women as men. It
was the wondrous beauty of the woman's
boly.
Now stand with me at my Office win
dow and sec a lady pass. There goes
ono. Now isn't she q pretty looking
object? A big hump, three big Jumps.
n wilderness OF crimps and frills, a haul
ing up Of dress here and there. an
enormous, hideous mass of false hair or
bark piled on the top of her head, and
Oh the top Of that, a little nondes.ript
thing, ornamented with bits of lace.
birds tails, ETC., while the shop windows
tell MS OF the paddings, whalebones, and
springs which occupy most of the space
W thin the outer rig. In the name of
the simple, sweet sentiments which
C uster about home, l would ask how n
man is TO fall in love with such a com
pound, doubled and twisted, starched.
comical artificial touch-me-not curiosity
This dress checks your movements.
With that wasp waste, your lungs, stom-
ach, liver and other organs squeezed
down out Of their place and into one.
half their natural size, and with that
long tail dragging on the ground, how
cln any man Of senso-who know that
LIFE Is made up OF use, of service, of
work-tnke such partner? He must
be desperate to unite himself for life
with such q deformed, fettered, half
breathing ornament. II 1 were in the
matrimonial market, I might marry a
woman that had but one arm, or one eye,
or no eyes Mt all il she suited me other.
wise; but 80 long as God permitted me
10 retain my senses, could never Join
my fortunes with those of woman with
0 small vdist.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
1t Pays 10 be Polite.

A gentleman at Bridgeport was an in
terested and amused party in an episode
which occurred at the South Norwalk
Depot. While strolling about the plat
form waiting for train, he saw a woman
slip on something and nearly fall. Full
of sympathy and politeness, he hurried
to the rescue and assisted her to rise.
As she assumed an upright attitude,
however, something escaped from her
possession that at once caught her bene-
factors eye. 1t was nothing else but his
valise, which he had left in the depot
minute before, and which it appears the
distressed female was trying to get away
with. The gentleman is more than ever
convinced that politeness does pay
NetU Haven Palladium.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
NUMBER "a.
SHE MANAGES WELL. THE FARM

She manages well the farm,
This girl that is gently bred,
Though scarce score of happy years
Have pass ed DER her bonny head.
Fatherless, motherless, young.
Left with tender brood
Or brothers and sisters small,
She works for the chiidren's good.
So. up i'll the early morn,
She's out with steadfast will;
She Wits the garden, field and farm,
And tie orchard upon the hill.
The butter from yellow cream
Is made W. til her own fair hands;
She works with hearty will to keep
This home with its fertile lands.
Show me q lovcler rose
Than the flush of this maiden's cheek,
AS she ithers the apples rosy and ripe
Or rides the back horse sleek;
Show me a fairer sight
Than this same woman's hands,
Busted at daily household tasks,
AS well as at tiling lands.
What though no fathers eye
Secs that the works well done:
Is not this woman brave and true,
Faithful as shines the sun?
Dressed in her homcspun gown,
Living ilea thfui life,
Sow ng Cood seed for aye,
Whether as maid or wife.
She manages well the farm,
This maid with the deep b'ue eyes;
With voice that charms like music rare,
In her low ard soft replies
Well viii those children ray,
In the distant years to come
"Sister, y,'ti have done well;
You saved us the dear cd home!"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
The Seventh Comet.

Prof. Swift, of the Rochester Astronomical
Society, has discovered another comet-thc
seventh this year-of which Prof. Swift dis
covered two and carried off S400 in prizes.
The present comet need cause no serious appre-
hension. 1t Is q very significant affair and
promises to keep its distance. 1t is in the con-
stellation Cassiopea, in line between. Polaris
and the great cluster in Peresus.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
A Horrible Fate.

The steamer solway, and not Severn, as has
been telegraphed from London, has fallen a
victim TO even q worse fate than that mentioned
as having overtaken the Severn. A barrel Of
naphtha exploded, the fluid running along the
deck TO q stove in the steerage and catching
fire. Six persons were burned TO death, and
two others have died from their injuries. The
accident occurred in the evening, and all night
long the passengers and crew were left to fight
the flames in heavy storm. The next morn
ing ship fell in with the disabled vessel and
towed her to Kingstown arbor and the wounded
were rescused. Five person who took q small
boat and put TO sea have not been heard from.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Can m woman Set yJndr

Well rather. Sarah Bernhardt, a dispatch
from Pesth says, is just hopping. She says !:
"Colomb er never wrote q line Of the book
published under her name. 1t was all written
by young man named Gehanfouden, whom
took out, and to whom 1 paid 1000 francs
per month to jot down my American travelling
Impressions for me. If Colombier were man
I'd smash her head"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
International Tarin Convention.

The objects of the international Tariff Con-
vention held at Chicago are enumerated as fol-
lows: The publication Of the public service !;
restoration Of the National flag upon the
ocean advancement of the interests of the
ship building industry regaining our lost
place In the carrying trade; discussion Of the
advisability Of early and progressive reduction
of internal taxes Of the General Government,
and discussion of means to nationalize new
industries upon our soil.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

An explosion, it is supposed of dynamite, on
the steamer Severn, from Bristol for Glasgow,
carried away portion of the decks, killed nine
persons and severely wounded several. Four
were taken to the hospital. These last were in
dying condition. Forty-three persons were
badly injured
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

The National Tariff Convention to be held in
New York on the 29th and 3Oth insts., is creating
great interest throughout the country. More
than 450 delegates have already been elected.
It is estimated that representatives of more
than o., ZOO, 900, 900 capital invested in manu-
factures will be present, while mechanical la
Dor and the farming interest will de equally
well represented.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

The session of the new German Reichstag
was olened at Berlin on the 17th inst, Bis
marck reading the speech from the throne in
the absence of the Emperor. The speech de-
declares, with regard to foreign affairs, that at
no time during the past ten years could the
maintenance Of peace be anticipated 50 con-
fdently as at present.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
a u.mornbIc D.y NJ A,I.u,..

The 18th of November at the International
Cotton Exposition, at Atlanta, Ga, was day
long TO be remembered in Georgia, and Atlanta
especially, and not only by reason of it's success,
but because of the singular historical interest
incident TO it. Shermans Day and Mexican
Veterans Day, combined an accidental coin
cidence, occurred on the seventeenth anniversary
Of the burning Of Atlanta. 1t drew large bulk
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

THE Supreme Court of Massachusetts
has decided that country surgeon must
not be expected to exhibit us much skill
and good judgment in his practice as
eminent surgeons of large cities.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

of its patronage from South Carolina, the first
State which seeded from the Union, and
among the distinguished visitors we're the Ex-
Vice President of the late Confederacy, and the
warrior who, in the discharge of his martial
duty, swept through Georgia in "a, and de-
stroyed Atlanta in his celebrated "march to
the sea-" Twenty thousand persons were
present
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

Later developments in Cashier Baldwin's
transactions show that he operated heavily in
Wall street, using the name of his brother to
cover up his tracks.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

RocKLAND man saw advertised ga
sure cure for drunkenness. He for
warded the necessary dollar, and re-
ceived by return mail, written on valu.
able postal card, in beautiful violet ink,
the magic words-"Don't Drink"
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

The depositors in the wrecked bank at New
ark, New Jersey, have decided to prosecute the
Directors, and have employed BENZ. F. Butler
and Roger A. Pryor counsel.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Commercial Agents.

It is estimated that there are 24O. 600
commercial travellers in the United
States. Each is supposed to go over his
route five times year, and to carry DUR
ing that time ton of baggage. This
baggage being generally bulky, it would
require "a, 900 ten-ton cars to transport
the trunks and outfits of these mobilized
gentlemen. The commercial traveller is,
therefore, factor in tho transportation
problem as well as the strictly COM
mercial transactions of the country.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

Since the falling of the tenement house in
New York by which number of people were
killed, an investigation by the City Building In
spector reveals the existence of fifty other tene-
ment houses that are liable to fall down at any
moment
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

As an expression of sympathy for the suffer-
ing people Of Michigan, the people of Charles
ton, South Carolina, have contributed and sent
to the State Relief Committee s79S.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
ApnsbsI.tiou Of +. Village

1t Is stated from Geneva that the village of
Elm, in the Canton of Glarus, will shortly be
completely annihilated, the summit of the
peak nearest the village is moving.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Fatal Enrfhqanhe shocks.

Recent earthquake shocks in the interior OF
Italy, it Is stated, caused considerable loss to
life and property.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

November 1S, mercury registered eight de-
grces below zero in Minnesota. A dispatch of
the same date from Bismarck, Dakota Terri
tory, says teams are crossing the river on the
ice.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
ILnIHxufe,a Rad Luck.

An additional $4,000 has been charged up
to Captain Howgate by the Government, the
sum total now being s160,000
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Oar N.sioual BOARD of NE

Oar National Board of Health.
The National Board of Health, since its
organization, April 1, 1879, no to June 80, 1881,
has expended s440, ,808.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Patti and the SaR.rer~

Madame Adelina Patti and company gave a
concert in Steinway Hall, New York, for the
benefit of the Michigan sufferers, netting s5,-
6O0
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

THERE is now q controversy over the
authorship Of the word "mash" as it is
applied to flirting purposes.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Oar POpulntiOn.

The population of the United States as
finally determined by the last census, is 5O,-
155, ,7S3.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
NEWS OF THE WEEK.
NewspaP~riaI


A new Democratic paper is to be started in
Cincinnati, with capital Of S3OO,0O0.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

He who can heroically endure adver-
sity will bear prosperity with equal
greatness Of soul.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

WE FIND fault with others ways of
doing things we cannot do ourselves
hampton.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

News from Constantinople states that 500
persons are dying daily in Mecca from cholera.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

A CovEToUs man does nothing that he
should till he dies.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24
Cholera mt Mecca.

The Labor Congress at Pittsburg passed resc
lutions conforming Chinese immigration.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

Two hundred and ffty-eight more exiled
Russian Jews arrived in this country the past
week
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

A CROOKED stick will throw a crooked
shadow.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

GLUCOSE is used for sizing paper and
for making printers rollers.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1881-11-24

AS the trial of Guiteau progresses he be
comes more and more disorderly. Such a
thing as making him remain quiet seems ut
terly impossible, and the result Of the matter
Is, he is creating still bitterer feeling against
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

We are requested to announce an en-
tertainment given in Washington by
the ladies' Episcopal Aid Association on
the 18th and 18th inst. The object OF
this entertainments to provide funds
for building a Rectory. and we feel sure
our community will cordially respond
by giving the ladies a large attendance.
There will be supper and dance, and
from the names of the managers of the
entertainment, who are eau fait" in
that kind of thing, we can promise our
friends the best of suppers, and the
most enjoyable of dances.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
GHERIFF's SALE.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 12949.
VINCENT BOAGNT, TEST. Ex., VS.. THOMAS
s. BAILEY EFT AIS.
GHERIFF's SALE.
May IA

By virtue of writ of ieri facias, issued
out of the honorable District Court, In and
for the Parish of ST. Landry, in the above en-,
sell at public sale, to the highest bidder, at
the Court House of said parish, in the town OF
Opelousas, on SATURDAY, the 18th day OF
June, 1881, at II. o'clock A. NJ, the following
described property, to-wit:
A certain. Lot of ground situated in the town
of Opclousas, with all the buildings and i'm
pfovenents thereon known 40 Hayes Hotel,
fronting on Landry street, bounded south by
the property of Vendor, east by property Dcca-
pied by 3. A. Martel as law Office and west by
property of Lastie Dupre being the same prop
erty purchased at the successional sale of
James G. Hayes, deceased, as appears by order
of said Judgment
Terms-Cash.
g. C. pUsON,
Sheriff of the Parish OF St. Landry,
= Nov IA
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
TOTECE.

.TOTXCE.
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA,
May 5th, 1881.
NOTICE is hereby given that the following
~ named settler has filed notice of his intcn-
ton to make final proof in support of his claim.
and that said proof will be made before the
Judge or Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La, on
the 18th June, 1881, VIZ: Ceaser ViZnia,
homestead No. 4349, for the S r / of w frac-
tional Sec "a Township s w aud + of
n Sec 7 S S W Louisiana Meridian He
names the following witnesses to prove his con
tnuous residence upon. and cultivation OF said
land viz: Philip P. Fontenot, Israel DeshOtel,
Solomon Colbert and Ambrose Granger of St.
Landry Parish La.
GEO. BALDEY,
May 145t Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

We are requested to announce that
Rev. E. E. Markell, colored, native OF
Canada, and educated in England, will
deliver free lecture on the subject OF
Education at the Courthouse in Opelou-
sas, at y O'Clock Oh Saturday evening
the Dist inst.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
VALERIEN I.ANGLOIS VS.. VIM. c.
~ JOHNSON. =

VIRTUE of an order of seizure and sale, issued
out of the honorable District Court, in and for
the parish of st. Landry, in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, Twill proceed to sell at
public auction, to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse OF said parish, in the town of Ope-
lousas, on SATURDAY, the 18th day of
June, 1881, at II o'clock A. H., the following
described property, tO-wit:
A portion of certain plantation situated on
the east side of Bayou Teche, parish of st. Ian
dry containing one hundred and ten arpents of
provements Thereon having six arpents front
by eighteen in depth, more or less bounded
north by VIM. G. Johnson east by Bienvennu
Sicily, south by Onezime Carrfere. Jr., and
west by Bayou Teche. being the same property
acquired by Valerien Langlois from his mother
Louisa Roy wife of Onezime Carrere, Jr., Nov.
2Sth, 1873. and recorded i'll Alienation Book F
No. ., pages 34S and 344, recorders office.
, Terms-Cash.
C. G. DUsOE,
Sheriff of the Parish of st. Landry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
GHERIFF,s SALE.
District COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
No. 1909. y
LEHMAN, ABRAHAM & co. vs.. THOMAS G.
ANDERSON.

BY virtue OF a writ Of feri facias issued out
of the honorable the District Court in and for
the parish of St. Landry in the above entitled
suit, and to me directed, will proceed to sell
at public sale to the highest bidder, at the
Courthouse of said parish in the town of Ope-
lousas, SATURDAY, the 18th day Of June, 1851,
at II o'clock A. NJ, the following described
property to-wit:
A tract of land with the buildings and i'm
proponents thereon, situated on the Bayou
feehe or Marie Croqnant in the Parish of St,
landry. bounded to,wit: above by lands for.
mery belonging 10 AaPtig penato, now to Mrs.
now Lehman, Abraham & Co., east 81 Bayaani
Teche, and west by -, containing 1--WE HIM
dred and fifty arpelIts more or less, with All the
stock, aratOry implements, carts, etc., therenn
Terns-Cash. C. 6. DUSON.
May Il Sheriff Of the Parish Of at, Landry,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

The Opelousas Fire Company No. !
proposes giving an excursion to New
Iberia on Sunday June 9Th. The tickets
are put down at the low rate OF $1.5O
for the round trip, thus bringing it
within the reach of every one to enjoy
the excursion. We think all who have
the true interest of the community at
heart will encourage "our boys" by
making this excursion the largest
one that has ever left Opelousas. Lit
ought to be matter of local pride and
interest with us to show that our fire
companies SO prompt and energetic 10
saving our property in the hour OF peril,
should be cordially supported by the
citizens in any enterprise they under
take.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

We had "a tremendous rain on Sunday,
and the elements seem to have exhausted
themselves for we have had fine summer
weather ever since, and gardens and
crops are at their best.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

Tracklaying has progressed to point
about nine miles above Washington,
where bridge will have to be built
over the Bayou Beuf. The switch at
this place was repaired last Monday.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

Take-it- Easy and Live-Long are
brothers and are related to Ayers Sar-
saparilla, which has heightened many
a life,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

A new drugstore will be opened at
Washington in few days, by gentle
man from Tangipahoa by the name OF
ThurstOn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
Public Sale.

There will he sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, for cash, in the town of
Washington, on Thursday the Goth day of May,
day to day, all the property of Thomas McCar-
ty, insolvent, as per deliberations Of his credi-
tors held before Jules Gil, Notary Public, Oh
the 7th day of May, 1881.
DOMINIQUE LALANNE,
May 14-2t. Syndic
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
Notice!

All parties indebted to Thomas McCarty, in
solvent, are hereby notified to come forward
and promptly settle said Indebtedness or else I
Will proceed against them according to law.
ID. LALANNE, r.
May 14-2t Syndic.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
For $3

The New Orleans Weekly Democrat
and the ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT will be
sent one year, to any address.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
LOCAL ITEMS.

Work on the oil mill is progressing
slowly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

Mrs Carriere, Mrs Dupre, Mrs. Antonio.
GENERAL DRUMMERS.
Miss L. NJ. Wartelle, Miss NJ L. Byrne.
Entrance to Fair. Free
{" Charades -......25 cents
The Fair commences Saturday evening, May
21st, and continues to Tuesday evening, May
oath, last night being set apart for Auction and
drawing of Lotteriest May 14-2t.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
N1nTICE OF ADMINIsTRATION
PROBATE COURT, PARISH ST. LANDRY.
NO, 1882.
ESTATE OF MERCIE ANN PARKER.

ESTATE OF MERCIE ANN PARKER.
Whereas William c. freshman of the parish
of ST. Landry, has applied by his petition to be
appointed administrator of the estate OF Mercic
Ann Parker, deceased late Of the parish of st.
Landry,
Therefore, any person intending to make op-
position to said appointment, will file the same
in writing, in my office in the town of Opelou-
sas, Within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Mav7I-F Clerk,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14
JUDICIAL ADVERTlSEMENT
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION
PROBATE COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY,
No. 4241.
ESTATE OF JOSEPH FENDER.
ESTATE OF JOSEPH FENDER.

Whereas, William G. Flesllman of the parish of
St. Landry, has applied by his petition to be APP
Pender, deceased late OF the parish of st.
Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make
opposition to said appointment will file the
same in writing in my office, i'll the town of
Opelousas, within ten days from the present
notice. JAMES y. CHACHEIE, CLERK.
MAY IA
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-05-14

THE IMMIGRATION MEETING.-Last
Monday evening there was meeting
at the Courthouse in Opelousas, to take
steps to organize an immigration asso-
citation. DR.. W. A. Robertson, stated
the object of the meeting. Mr.. L. Il.
Lewis presided, and Mr.. l.. A. Sandoz
acted as secretary. The president was
authorized to appoint committee to
fix a time and place and make the ne
cessary arrangements for mass meet
Sne TO organize the association, to pre-
mare and present to the meeting de-
tailed plan for the organization OF the
association, and to solicit subscriptions
to tlefray the necessary expense OF get
ting M the meeting. The following
were appointed on the committee Z.
C. swayze, Joseph Bloch, Leonce San :
doz. Zenon Huber, R. Mornhinveg. >.
w. Jackson, Theo. chachere, A. Dim-
mick and DR.. W. M.Thompson:
ALos1NG JoKE.-A prominent physi-
clan of Pittsburgh said Jokingly 70 g 6
lady patient who was complalneinhIns -
her continued ill health, ana OF LIES NE ~ ~
ability to cure her. "try Hop Diste,s IT'S,
The lady took it in earnest aIu us ga
the bitters, from which she op.a s ~
permanent health. She now lausiis o. q,
the doctor for his joke, but he Is h!u , 81 =
we'll pleased with it as 1t cost nun
good patient.-l Harrlshurga ratl'os'