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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
Patience and Self.COntrOl.

The late Professor Elihu Root, of Am.
herst, was a man of rare patience ard
self control. Among others he was en-
gagged in the investigation of the inten-
sites of dielectric polarization through
crystalline media, hoping to obtain a
confirmation of Maxwell's electro-mag-
netic theory of light. For the purpose
he not only constructed an apparatus
with which he could change the direction
of the electric current 5000 per second,
but becoming convinced that he needed
as source of electricity battery OF
great many cells-even though small
Individually gave up his vacation to
it's construction. He prepared battery
of 10 600 cells as follows Securing two
tall chests of shallow drawers he filled
them with melted paratfine. On It's be-
coming hard, he bored out with an auger
| 10000 holes in parallel rows. In each
of these holes he placed a small glass
test tube, and in each tube strips OF zinc
and copper, their contact being pre-
vented by piece of cotton. The cells
and drawers were then all connected
together. After two months of hard
labor the task was completed and DIR.
Root promised some friends to take a
short trip to the Hartz Mountains before
! the commencement of his experiment.
] The day before he was to leave, the
! writer visited Professor kelmholtz's
| laboratory with him to see the battery
! One of Professor kelmholtz's assistants
/ was examining the work when he en-,
tered, and had pulled out several of the
upper drawers. Pulling out one toe
many, the whole case fell over with
crash, dragging the others with it. lns
moment the work of weeks was con
fused mass of broken glass and tangled
wires! Not word of rebuke or anger
escaped Professor Root. He removed
1 his coat and then and there began t,
. melt and strain the paraf1ine to free i
from broken glass. Six weeks hare
labor repaired the damage, and enabled
him to begin the experiments at tn
commencement of the winter semester
Christian Union.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
!. An Elephants Gratitude.

We. all know the nursery story OF the
tailor who pinched the elephants $ trunk
when that intelligent animal was So
letting sweets through Ships open case
ment, and how the wise beast, on re-
turning the same route SOON atterward.-
recalled the tailor with shower of mud
DIV water she had carefully sucked up
from the roadside. just to show that she
bore him no special ill, but that two
could play at joking; but according to
a note i'm the Hereford Times, elephants
can be grateful as we'll as vindictive.
Some weeks ago Bostock & Wombwelf' S
Menaeerie again visited Tenbury. Our
readers will remember the elephant
Iizzie's wonderful recognition of Mr..
FINLEY. chemist, of Teme street, when
on a visit to that town about two years
since The animal then went out of the
procession to greet him at his shop
door, remembering him as her deliver
err from intense pain, caused by an at
tack of collie, brought on through drink
ing cold water when journeyin to Ten
bury on previous visit Mr.. Ilnley,
On visiting the menagerie the other
evening, was again at once seen and
recognized by Lizzie, who embraced
him with her trunk in such a manner as
to cause some alarm to her keepers, but
an atfectionate hug for her preserver
was all the poor creature intended
Doubtless her remembrance OF her
friend win never be etfaced, since this
is the second time she has greeted Alr.
FINLEY in such a. startling manner
Land and Water.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
Cause and Eject.

The main cause of nervousness is indiges-
ton. and that is caused by weakness of the
stomach No one can have sound nerves
and good health without using Hop Bitters
to strengthen the stomach, purify the blood,
and keep the liver and kidneys active, to
carry off all the poisonous and waste matter
of the system. See other column. -AdOantce.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

DIR. D. Hayes Agnew, who per-
formed the surgical operation on the
President, was born in Lancaster County,
Pennsylvania, in 1918, and is consequent
" in his Gath year. He studied at sew
eral provincial academies and colleges,
and graduated in medicine at the Uni
versity of Pennsylvania in 1888. After
an unsuccessful attempt to establish a
practice in the country he settled per-
manently in Philadelphia. For many
wears he lectured at the Philadelphia
School of Anatomy, and was afterward
connected with the Philadelphia Hos
pital, the Medical Department OF the
University, the Wills Ophthalmic 1nsti-
tute, and the Orthopedic Hospital. lie
has long been recognized as the most
skillful clinical lecturer in this country
His experience has been varied and
extensive, and has included every de-
.ription of surgical practice, and espe'
cially the treatment Of gunshot wounds
He has written several works on sur
gerry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

THERE are five women to one man in
Uolvoke, Mass, and the poor men have to
enter ice-cream offices by way Of the back
window, and they carry revolvers when they
po to picnics.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

TANEY's FANCY ALPHABETS for sign
III Paint,. 50 cts Standard Sign Writer g Stan
phe2 ST. Japanese Ornamentation, e. Sign Carriage.
Car, Fresco and Decorative Painting, 50 cts Cheap
Book of Alphabets 50 OF booksellers and paint.
er's supply stores or by mail JESSE HANEY 4 o.,
1I9 Nassau St., N. 7.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
The Reason Why.

The tonic effect of Kidney Wort is pro-
duced by its cleansing and purifying action
on the blood. Where there is gravelly
deposit in the urine, or milky, ropy urine
from disordered kidneys, it always cures
Leader, ..tE
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

Whatare you going to do when you
grow up, il you don't know bow to ey-
-pher?" asked an Austin teacher OF a
rather slow boy. g | am going, to be Q
school teacher. and make the boys 90
all the cyphering,'' was the impud,ent
reply. The next thing that boy had to
sigh for was a soft cushion on the beach.
,s-Ieros Eifttaags- fag#
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

-REDDISG's RUSSIA SALvE. Best family salye
In the world. and excellent for stable use.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

The Committee on Agricultural Re-
sources of the Detroits Lime Fin Club
ANNOUNCED that it hadinvestigated the
query: AsIs buy ing sfnturesnin wheat
gambling?" and we're ready to report:
Ode committee sot down, in de shade
of bigwheat elevator anlsgin &c SUBJ
ieck a ear full cury combin from all
stan pints. If Giveadam Jones bets
Waydewn Bebee-.a~4dollarr that. q .sartiG
animal up q tree am a coon, an it turns
out to be a woodchuck, am dat gam
blin'? If Samuel Shin bets. dat de
Common y Council will ,aetSik gentle
men at a sartin Session To- weeks ahead,
an. he loses. an, dat gambln'? Y
Trustee Pullback bets two shillin' wild
Pickles Smith dat when he gifts home de
ole woman will be singin', hos
Niger Baby am You Toteing, an he
diskIvers dat she, am dead gone on
Daddy Stepens. Rode Mule,2 am dat
gamblin'? iii hold to de opiGyun dat
wheat will be "a dollar a bushel in De-
cember, an de Rev. Penstock ct,tely~
emaeines5 dat it will be- WORT ten shil-
Inns, dats sinply n ditferenceof opins-
yun. III. l agree to deIiber him LOCO
bushels an wheat goes down to 90
cents, I'm ahead. If she goes up to
$3.50, I'm stack. We each had our
Judgment, an de man wild de poorest
,iudament--am gxine to he Lett When
YOU marry a woman you runs yer
chances. When you buys a boss he
NAV make trotber, or he may fall
dead lame. When you take de kivered
kysrs for Toledo YOU may cit dar or
YOU g1ay be left in de ditch. De com
nittee am darfo assured dat deaIin' i'll
wheat am simply takin de chances. but
at de same time we feel leettle bit
sorry fur de swoodchueks' who buy on
tall an see de market climb to'ue top
of de MOLE" UT - st&ss
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
Some tstlOWs."

10" many more things there happen
TO be That No waltst than W sJaeed.grzp q
How much OF tlIe ol-tashionei ia tn
which "can remove mountains is TO
be found in II wealthy congregation?
How much of the scientific opinion of
to.daf is to be known rs nonsense 100
years hence? T
How many revolutions per minute
will lively kitten make in pursuit OF
its own tail?
How much real profit to- humanity is
there in seeing crowd OF al SCRABBLE
beasts and birds suffering by deprlva
ton from their natural conditions and
climates, and diving by inches while be-
ing hauled about the countryz for "A
great moral shoWph g ~
How can born rich mar ever enter
into sympathy with Il poor one:
How many glasses of ram can a man
take inside OF an hour and keep within
the bounds of sobrietv?
How many ten-year old wives are
now in love with their husbands?
How many husbands ditto with their
ten-ye;us wives? r
How many people really live up to
the golden rule. ''Do unto others as ye
would De u0ac Dy go
How many try to live up to it?
How many never try to try?
How many "do'' others at every OPP
portunitvo
How much better mans appetite is
when he has no money to buy a break
fast
How many ministers believe what
they preaoh2
How many ministers preach what hat
they believer #a# Z
How many men were ever convinced
by argument?
How many men fail to be convinced
through bitter experience?
How are you9
How many matches are made in
Heaven?
How many in Hades?
How many rich men take any stock
in the camel and needle s-eye story?
How many people lind themselves
good company for themselves
How many pecks of dirt does ten
cent restaurant customer eat ere he
dies?
How many peoplef think they We got
money enough7, SOD
How many half-slewed' men think
no one knows they're drunk but them
selves9
How many men who borrow money
are certain they'll never pay it within
the specified time?
How many seventeen-year-old@ girls
believe they'll become old maids?
How many want to?
How much easier it is to spend most
dollars trrn to make them? #
3. How ihany~peo pie are there who
think their luck has been the worst
luck of all the luck in the world?
How many women will own up to
their true age?
How many like to so own up?
How Many gr6ersswIll say th Sa|1ays
poor batter whenathey do haEeat?-A- p
How could anv of US endure mar
who never committed a sin OF any sor
in all his life3 IL .'.t q =
How old Ben Franklin lied when he
said, early to bed and early to rise
makes o man healthy, wealthy ant
wise" IN T. sGraphssr gm =
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use Dr. Isaac
Thomp.oh's Eye Water Druggists sell 1t. 2'c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

William Penn was a very honest
man. He would not rob the indians OF
their lands. Not bit of it. He hon
orably gave them several pounds OF
bread and some jack-kniyes Tor the ter
ritory Of Pennsylvania. Such honesty
cannot but be admired. Boston fost.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
Bed-bugs, Reaches

Rats, cats, mice, ants, flies, insects, cleared
out by Rough on Rats l5c, druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

Chung Wun lives in Philadelphia
and is the first and only Chinese portrait
painter in the United States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20

-Pickpockets succeed because they
have an awfully taking way about Them
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
Malaria is an Unseen vaporous

Malaria is an Unseen VaporOus
Poison spreading disease and death il many localities
for which qunine is genuine antidot2, but for the
effects of which Hostetters Stomach Bters Is not only
thorough RI medy but a reliable preventive. To this
fact there Is an array of testimony, ext
tending over period of thirty years All disorders O.
the liver, stomach and bowels are also conquered by
the Bitters.
For sale by all Druggists and Dealers
generally.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
EDUCATIONAL.

MT. DE CHANTALACADEMt. n"ar Wheeling. W.
MI Va. English French, Music Apply for catalogue
nTILWATKFE COLLEGE lsor ladies'. WIS.
Nl Facilities unsurpassed. sg Send for Circular.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
ACADEMY

Conservatory of Music; School Of D sign and Scr,"
ure. Number Of Teachers. 10. Number of Pups
boarding in Institution 2:BO For catalogue, address
MOTHER SUPERIOR, NotIe Dame P. o.. Ind.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1881-08-20
What Constitutes Rambling!

The Cemmittee on Agricultu rial Re
sources OF the Detroit me lin Club
announced that it hadinvestigated Che
query: a'Is buving sfntures1in Wheat
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10


The West Chester REC ORD in referrin 9
TO the recent railroad changes says :
The most important topic Of discussion
this morning in West Chester is the
purchase OF the Philadelphia, Whining
ton and Baltimore Railroad by the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company. All
kinds Of surmises as what lie to be done
are also being discussed. As soon as
the news reached West Chester last
evening a party Of men sitting in q
store, talking over the matter, came
to the conclusion that the Penpsy lvania
Railroad would build Q branch from
the main line at Downingtown thence
10 West Chester and connect with what
is generally known as the w. c. 4 P.
B. R. at q point near the engine hose
south OF West Chester. The road
would be double track and instead OF
the company running their through
freight over the main line it would all
reach Philadelphia by way Of West
Chester, and be landed in the old pas
sengsr station Of the PHILADELPHIA vii.
Minxton and Baltimore Railroad at
Broad and Washington avenue. They
also thought that the main line from
Downlngtown 10 Philadelphia wsuli be
used for passenger trains only. The
reason for tbs latter was because the
country between these points was fast
becoming very thiokly settled by Phila-
delphians who are buying land, erect.
ing villas, cottages and suitable build.
lngs for their future residences.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10
Tho Pressdcn, and tho south.


There is hardly Q paper from the
South that does not speak in the highest
terms Of praise Of President Gsrheld's
inaugural address and Of the President
himself. We put very little dependence
in such fulsome fiattery, and oannst
bnt think that the South has some
-ltsrior object in view in all lis words
Of praise. We we'll rscollect that TX
President Hayes was hattered in the
same manner, but the praise was only
sycophantis and was lavisbed only that
they might the more completely bring
him under their influence. Fortu-
natsly President Hayes saw through
the empty sham of friendship in time
to preserve his integrity and escape
contamination with evil. President
Garfield is less susceptible still Of fat
terry than his predecessor and hence We
fear no evil results. II the South is
sincere in its professions Of agreement
with President Gsrfeld's words it will
cease 70 offer further obstacles to o full,
fair and free ballot, and to a fres and
fair investigation Of contested congress.
sional elections. That will be sure
test Of fruits mete for repentance. Il
men like Chalmers are given to know
that if they steal seats in Congress they
must not hope to be sustained in The
theft BY local sentiment they will stsI
stealing. The South has the remedy
lin its own hands. Southern words
have always been fair enough, but
what the country needs is some fail
deeds to shows that the words are
genuine. Honest and patriotic men il
the South must see that their duty is
to secure q free ballot, to prevent ostra.
cism Of the northern immigrant and
both to provide schools aud to
prohibit the use in them of books which
foster the most stupid seo.ionalism in
the guiss Of history.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10
psp.r and ru,p from Sal, NAV.

1t has probably not been general y
known among paper-makers, remarks
the Paper World, that the grass ordi-
nsrily growing upon the low, marshy
lands bordering upon salt water, and
frequently overlooked by 1t, furnishes
most excellent material for paper.
This grass grows in great plenty, and
can BE- had for q comparatively low price
aud contains nearly 30 much useful fibre
to II ton as straw. 1t is very easily d.
gestsd, and can be reduced In very
short time, two hours being quite sufi.
cisnt. The blown pulp as discharged
from the dig ester makes very supe.
rior quality Of hardware paper, and q
triAing expense only 10 incurred in
bringing the brown pulp up to q man.
lila color, and even fair quality Of
white paper may be produced from It.
This stock when made into paper board
produces an article Of superior strength
and rigidity and one not liable to brsah
10 bending. The yield Of useful pulp from
ton Of hsy is about nine hundred
pounds, and the cost for caustio, VI
learn from the same authority, Is very
moderate.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10

GENERAL GRANT had right to expect
when he accepted the Presidency of the
Worlds Fair Association, that the
city Of New York would promptly
second his efforts To make the exhibit
ton in 1883 q success. He is disap-
pointed and has made the significant
suggestion that Chicago would raise
the needful fuHds If the exhibition was
held there. 1t wsuld be fortunate for
the association and the country il the
change was made. Chicago 10 .
thoroughly American City, and one Of
the wonders Of the would. 1t is better
provided with locations for the Worlds
Fair than any other large city of the
country, except Philadelphia. It's
hotel accommodations are unsurpassed.
It's location is such ~ will better ex.
hibit to the world the American people
than New York City. New York IL
mopolitan Chicago American.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10

TAKING EVERY thing into considers
ton the American people are just to
opponents and magnsnimous to fallen
political heroes. This was abundantly
shown BY the warm reception given
General Hancock on his arrival al
Washington on the evening before the
Inauguration and during the whole
time he remained there. OF course
General Hancock went to Washington
| in his Official capacity and his welcome
was intended as a recognition of his
position and q tribute TO soldier who
had served his country we'll and hon.
orably. As al exponent Of Democratic
principles, General Hancock did not
and cannot receive the support Of tie
people. But what he has done for his
country, AS a soldier and citizen. will
make him welcome in every scmmuni.
ty. We were pleased to read OF the re-
csption Of this great soldier of the ma
ton. 1t shows that party feeling aftel
all ID only skin deep and not so bittel
as to antsgonize our citizens or render
them so blind as not to be willing t.
render praise where it is due.
General Hancock is 8 great military
Header, and as loyal soldier of th'
Union; he gained all his renown ant
GREATNESS by leading Union Armies ant
gaining Union victories. Had he leo
the Union Republican party as skilful
| ly and CALAMITY as he led the Unior
Army, he might to-day have been fill
ing the Presidential chair, instead o
General Garfield. The great mistake
Of his life was when he turned abor
and led the ex-rebels in gray whom h
had before whipped, in attack upon tn
government to gain by diplomacy wha
they lost in war. General Hansoc
failed to sea that the rebels in wa
we're the same in peace, and hence b
is not now President.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10

IT Is REPORTED that Thayer the auto.
crat stock holder Of the P. w. & B. r.
&. who lives in Boston and who Tor
great number Of years has been milk
ing Delaware dry at the rate Of eight
per cent. or his investments has had
to disgorge. When the railroad i'm
broglio commenced and there was dan
ger Of competing line the great mixer
got scared and sold his stock at so
per share TO the Baltimore and Ohio
road. with the promise that sufficient
would follow in the same direction 70
give q controlling interest to that road.
Other holders Of stock were not snxioui
to follow in the lead Of Mr.. Thayer, bui
when they got ready to sell they sold
to the Psnnsylvsuia Company St $7s
per share, and now it Is said Mr..
Thayer has had to pay q round hall
million to the Baltimore and Ohio
Company to assuage their disappeint-
ment. Nobody around Wilmington
has mach sympathy for him.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10

ME-. SAMUEL TowSsKNp, writing to the
REPUBLICAN yesterday took the Gazette
to task for using the following Ian.
guAge in an editorial:
"We have always favored moral sus
sion: But we have been told thst the
Democratic ticket last fall contained the
names Of "habitual drunksrds'--mer
who got drunk whenever opportunity
afforded. This was staggering blow
to the Democratic ticket--it was a point
blank shot. Is it true!'
We give it up. We do not know
from personal knowledge whether it if
true or not, but we presume from the
seriousness with which the question is
asked that the editor at least thinks
there is some truth in It, and SO do We,
but we would suggest to our friend
Townsend, that he deal leniently with
the veteran Gazette editor as We are in
formed that he was sick on the day the
editorial appeared. If there is any time
more than another when a man should
ell the truth, it is when he is sick.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10
RAILROAD LINES,
IOCALTIME TABLE,


~AlNB IkANE WiLMLrpiON
For Philadelphia IS, 223, $50, 7, $40, Q,
e.lO, $50, 1879, ll.t6 o. M; l2lb, ly.41
(LAmited) 208, 230, 4. 6,l0, $40, . b6, 10 p.
IN. Sunday+l.6s, 2.93, $40 a. m. 3, 8,
go, 9.5b, Top. m.
For New York-l. SIS, 223, 80, Q IS, Has q.
m; I2.A3 (Limited), a0S, go p. m. sun
dAys-l.6S, 2.23 a. m; $40 p. m.
For baltimore-l2.Sl, All, I.bb, 9.Ss q. m;
l2.b5, Lea (IAmited), 446, ots y, IN. Sun
days-12bl, All, 1855 q. IN.
Fer Washington--l2.sl,2 All, 1855, s IS a. m;
1885, I.O4 (Limited), Gasp. IN. Sundays
1891, AL, y.S q. m.
For Baltimore and inter mediate stations
1851, s.3s a. m; 1855, AS y. IN. The 4,tb
%. IN. train stop at way stations only be.
tween Perryville AID Baltimore Sun
days-l25l .. m.
For PerrYville and intermediate stations -
asp. m.
p. m. No sunday trains.
For Harrington and intermediate stations
e.SOa m; 100, $50 p. m. NO sunday
trains.
For Delmar and intermediate sta,ions-s.SC
q. m: |. Ob y. m.
For wilmington h Northern r. Rio a.
IN. 81 500 D m. NO sunday trains.
For delaware Western X. Rib, 1880 a
M; $50 D. m. No sunday trains.
TRAINS LEAVE FOR WILMINGTON
Philadelp ia--Brosd Street DepOt--1.06, I. 30
SIS, 1880, II, IL. Is q. m; 80, 5, $40, $50
$50 ais, $50. 6.40, 3, g.46, II. 30 p. IN. Sun
days.. 0b, $50 q. m; 9, q.l6, II, 30 p. N.
Observation-Disclosures street Station only
los q. n: ~ Nd lIAmited) p. m. Sun
days. LOS o. M.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10

WE nAvR young administration Of
the Federal Government. The oldest
member of the cabinet is Samuel j.
Kirkwood, Of Iowa. He was born in
1918 and was 81 years Of age last De-
ssmber. Robert T. Lincoln is theyoung'
est having been born in 1914 and ID
therefore only 81 years old. Blaine is
emily 81, Window 81, McaVeagh 4s,
James so and Hunt 60. President
Garfield was born on the 18th Of No.
vember, 1881, and will not be 80 years
old until next November. We may
rest assured that the country Is in
comparatively youthful and vigorous
hands.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10
A CARD.

The DAILY REPUBLICAN has
a larger circulation than any
two papers in the city com
bined, and a larger city cir
culation than all the other
three papers. Therefore we
give advertisers more TOR
their money, and they should
be made aware of this fact.
The REPUBLICAN is still push
Ing its circulation, which has
been steadily on the in
crease for the last three
years.
Daily Republican., 1881-03-10

INDlAHA HAVING been left out In the
cold when ths Cabinet was made up,
the indianapolis Journal makes WY
faces and says: "Who carried Indi.
anal 1t was the cat" Our Hoosier
friends fought . good fight bat they
must have patience. Delaware would
DO satisfied il the State would hop over,
~ she will in 1882, and 90 Republican
without asking any special fsvors frorn
the Federal Government. Democratic
States, when they become Republican,
must always serve on prsbstiop for
sometime.