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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
Harness..

How often does it happen to see farm
ers working their horses to wagons,
ploWs, or carts, with harness so ill-tit-
ting, battered and patched, that the
sight at once illicts pity from any human
person? For such neglect, there is no
excuse, as the amount of harness neces-
sary for blowing is 50 small that only
the mosttcareless and slovenl- farmer
has any excuse to Offer Wagon and
cart harness are more elaborate and
complicated, yet even they are simple
enough to be manufactured at home, if
certain portions are purchased at the
saddlers, such as buckles, rings, traces
and names. Collars, best suited to our
Southern climate, are made Of shucks:
these are easily procured, there being
many persons in every neighborhood
who are very adept in making them,
and when made to fit, are smooth. and
with them the shoulders never become
chafed, and being SO cheap, can be re-
placed as often as necessary.
Nothing betokens poor improvident
farmer sooner than slouchy harness, to
say nothing of the damage they infict
upon their poor dumb brutes. When
an animal is required to labor, the own
er should compare his case to theirs.
For instance, how would man like to
follow pillow all day with shoes which
pinched his feet, Or which had a rock in
them? Yet he would not suffer any
more than the animal with collar too
small, or a back-band which CALLED his
back, or one trace shorter than the 9th
er; but unfortunately there are too
many who apparently care nothing for
these details. though in attending to
them depends in a great degree their
success.
On well regulated farms there is at
tached to each barn or stable harness.
room, where after being used, the har-
ness is carefully hung upon pegs, there
to remain until wanted; when a rainy
day comes. then it is overhauled, mend |
ed and oiled. By this means, they not |
only last longer, but are more comfort
able for the horses, and are proofs of a
thrifty management. When harness
is purchased complete, cheapness is not
always wise consideration, because a
good set made of uell-tanned leather,
properly put togeth Ell, will in carefus
hands outlast two OF three of the flimsy
made ones.-Soutae, n Industries.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
Chronic Ailments.

In chronic ailments resulting from fixed bad
habits Of the body, the removal of the evil to
be permanent, must necessarily be gradual.
Good health is maintained and nourished by
the proper attention to the requirements OF
the body, and the avoidance of excuses. 1t
is wasted and destroyed by over-taxing the
mind with study, anxiety, evil habits intern
perauce and vicious iudulgences. Keep the
body and mind nourished by using that friend
of temperance and long life, that Queen Of all
health reviewers, DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparilla, and Nature will soon assert
her mastery over disease.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.

The prospect for q large apple crop
in New York and the other Eastern
States is reported as excellent.
Kill the dog first and hunt for his
owner afterward, is the method of GER
tain Georgia farmers who mean to make
sheep-raising profitable.
1t IS recommended that sicklv
potted plants be drenched with water
heated to 145 degrees; it has the effect
of removing from the roots poisonous
acid secretions which may have accu-
mulated there.
Perfect roses can only be had by
giving them q rich, friable, well-drained
soil, and warm, open, but sheltered
situation. The application of liquid
manure, SCOT and soapsuds is also very
benetic; ALL. Y. Era,nj,aer.
1T is better to have all the ground
in an orchard occupied with vegetables
that can be eaten than to allow any part
OF it to grow up with weeds. Edible
plants do not in jure the soil any more
than weeds do, and if the first are not
planted the last will be sure to grow
unless the hoe is frequently used.-Cln-
ciasnati Times.
"A good dog, says recent writer,
will learn to herd fowls, and the fowls
will know the dog. Fowls have plenty
of intelligence, and very soon learn for
hidden ground, when told in dog Ian
guage. | know a farmer who keeps a
collie for watch dog. He says he
would never expect to raise a crop near
his house but for the dog, part of the
dogs business being to keep the fowls
from the crops.
To can raspberries, fill the cans full
of berries, set them in boiler of cold
water with wooden sit aid on the bot
tom, and bring the wa to the boiling
point. AS the berries settle ada more
till the juice reaches the Top of sse can.
then seal. In this way the sir:g: is I'M
diluted with water. Or, put the ferries
jn a stewpar. it'll little water Id. them
E"~:, four or ere minutes. then Pat in
c,sns and seai.-N Y Tribune.
Rice jelly for sick person is very
nonrlshing, and is very easily made.
Mix two heaping spoonfuls of nice flour,
with enough cold water to make a thin
paste; add a cupful of boiling water.
putting it ba 'radually; then let it boil
until it So n=asparent. When you take
it from the stove, sweeten and flavor it.
If it is for fever patient, flavor with
lemon juice; if for one with summer
complaint, put a stick of cinnamon in it
while it is boiling. -Gernaantovn Ieye-
graph.
Young chicks are sometimes
troubled with disease that, for lack of
better name, we call indigestion.
They lose their appetite, "bake up be-
hind" NOPE around and die. Ii is
caused by feeding sour, uncookea food,
lack of gravel and green foodp The
preventives are obvious. Feee only
cooked food, provide gravel and plenty
of green food. Onion tops or lettuce
chopped and mixed with the soft food
is excellent for young chicks and tur-
keys. Sometimes cure can be effected |
in the early stages of this disease by
giving a Tablespoonful of croton oil |
Or tincture of rhubarb. and then feeding
for a few days on cooked rice, or stale
bread soaked in milk and seasoned with |
pepper A little pulverized charcoal
added to the food twice week tends to
keep the digestive organs of young fowls
In good order.-Prai11e Farmer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

YOUNG and middle aged men suffering from
nervous debility, premature old age, loss Of
memory, and kindred symptoms, should send
three stamps for Part VII. of pamphlets issued
by Worlds Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo N Y
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

MRS. SMITH Subsidiaries the Skin soft.
white and smooth. DR.. C. W. Benson's Skin
Cure. Elegantly put up.
Periodical Headaches fly before Dr. Ben
sons Celery and Chamomle Pills. Druggists.
Hair and Scalp diseases thoroughly cured
BY DR.. c. W. Bensons Skin Cure.
DIR. Benson's Celery and Chamomi1e Pills
cure headaches of every nature promptly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send Dr. Dyes celebrated Electro oltaic
Belts and Appliances, on trial for thirty days,
to men young or o,d) who are afflicted with
nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred
troubles, guaranteeing complete restoration
OF vitality and manhood. Address as above.
n. B.-No risk is incurred, as thirty days
trial is allowed.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

~" Magnificent promises sometimes end
in paltry performances" A magnificent cx-
ception to this is found in Kidney Wort which
invariably performs even more cures than it
promises. Here is a single instance: Moth
er has recovered, " wrote an Illinois girl to her
Eastern relatives ''She took bitters for q
long time but without any good. SO when
she heard of the virtues of KidneyWort she
got box and it has completely cured her
liver complaint"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

William II. Vanderbilt and seven
married children will soon be living on
Fifth avenue, New York, in houses cost.
ing nearly $4,000, 900.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

GB Make your old things look like new by
using the Diamond Dyes, and you will be
happy You can get any of the fashionable
colors for 10 cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

Mrs. JANE MERRYToS, OF Paris, Ky, writes
" have been cured of great suffering, caused
by weak lungs and kidneys, dyspepsia, etc
My habits are now very regular and l find
comfort in living. fused only two bottles Of
DR.. GuysOtt's Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
DR., JOHN BULLS
Smiths Tonic Syrup
FOR THE CURE OF
fever and ACUE
Or CHiLLS and FEVER.

The proprietor of this celebrated medicine
justly claims for it g superiority over all rem
edies ever offered to the public for the SAFE,
CERTAIN, SPEEDY and PERMANENT cure
ofAgue and Fever, or Chills and Fever. wheth-
er of short or long standing. He refers to the
entire Western and Southern country to bear
him testimony to the truth of the assertion
that in no case whatever will it fail to cure if
the directions are strictly followed and carried
out. In great many cases single dose has
been sufficient for cure, and whole families
have been cured by single bottle, with per-
feet restoration Of the general health. 1t is,
however, prudent. and in every case more Ger
tain to cure, if its use is continued in smaller
doses for week or two after the disease has
been checked, more especially in difficult and
long-standing cases. Usually this medicine
will not require any aid to keep the bowels in
good order Should the patient, however. re-
quire cathartic medicine. after having taken
three or four doses Of the Tonic. a single dose
Of BULLS VEGETABLE FAMILY PILLS
will be sufficient.
The genuine SMITHS TONIC SYRUP must
have DR.J0HN private stamp on each
bottle. DR.. JOHN BULL only has the right to
manufacture and sell the original JOHN J.
SMITHS TONIC SYRUP, of Louisville, KY.
Examine well the label on each bottle. If my
private stamp is not on each bottle do not
purchase, or you will be deceived.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

A sALOoN-KEEPER has invented a drink
which he calls the bell punch, because it
makes holes in the pockets of his patrons
Chicd0O Tribune
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

Now the festive ice-man shortens up his
weight, and says: ats cold day when get
!eft."-N. Y. Graphic.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

Doctors now pronounce cucumbers a
tonic. Doctors, it will be observed, have an
eye to business Chicago Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
Diseases of Women,

Large treatise for three stamps, giving means
Of successful self treatment Address WORLDS
DISPENsARY MEDICAL AssoC'N, Buffalo, n. Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
$4,000 Reward

Will be paid for the detection and conviction
of any person dealing III bogus or imitation
HOP BIrTERs, especially Bitters with the word
HoP or HOPS in their name, that is intended
to cheat the public or for anything pretend
ing to be the same as HOP BITTEEs. The
genuine has a custer Of GREEN HOPS (notjce
this) printed on the white label, and is the
best medicine on earth, especially for Kidney,
Liver and Nervous Diseases Beware of all
formulas or recipes Of Hop BITTEKs published
in papers or for sale, as they are frauds and
swindles Whoever deals in any but the
genuine will be prosecuted.
HOP BITTERs MFG. Co., Rochester, n. Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

A WESTERN paper heads an account of the
drowning of four young men: "a Fatal
Pleasure. "-BoSton Post
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

Thousands of ladies cherish grateful re-
membrances OF the help derived fron~he use
of Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

MUMMIEs are the only well-behaved persons
who are now left in Egypt.-Aeao Orleans
PiyaUA3le
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

"WH.T's that you're playing?" said New
Haven man to his daughter, who was pound
than skill. 1t is Wagneran. pa; that's the
music of the future.'' 'Oh it is is it :" said
the old gentleman. .'Wel let it be a long
time in the future before l hear any more Of
it. Play me Comm Thro' the Rye" 80
pa! amt you horrid-always thinking about
something to drink. "-Nesc HdUen Register.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
Epilepsy (Fits)

Successfully treated. Pamphlet of particulars
one stamp. Address WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, N. Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22
Personal.

WITH some men the penny's mightier than
the sword, sure enough.-Boston Transcript
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

OF course, it is true, but isn't it rather
heartless to speak of a blind man an u
slightly person. A.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

AT the Hub-''I am tired" sighed the
wheel. "Poor felloe," spoke the axle, ''wagon
his tongue"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

A TRAMP called his shoes corporations, -
because they had no soles.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

BUCHUPhBA." Quick, complete cure, all
annoying Kidney Diseases. 81. at Druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

A MATTEH-oFFACT boy defined salt as
"that stuff which makes potatoes taste bad
when you don't put any on"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

ASK your druggist for Redding' Russia salve
heepit in house in case of accidents Price Csc
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

EVERYBODY has standing invitations to at
tend open air mass meetings.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

SOLOMON was the first man who proposed
to part the heir in the middle
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

NEVER strike feather buster when it is
down.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-07-22

'RoUGH ON RATS" Clears out rats, mice
reaches, bed-bugs, vermin, chipmunks. 15c.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-05-06

whispered Flora. hanging down he,
pretty head. "But Of course Captain
Drake, you must do as you please"
eyes, of COURSE" he answered, alb
sently. and when he was gone, Flors
shed few quiet tears over tho tabl,
linen she was hemming for Mrs. Awk
right.
'How bold and unmaindonly it is o
me-" she thought, 'sto Let myself car,
tor q man who does not think twice O
me )? If he had cared one iota for me
would he not have said so thcng"
But the next evening, at dusk Capital,
Drake sauntered in with that swinging
gait of his, rs if he were still treadme
the deck of an outward-bound vessel.
"Don't run away, Flora" said he, o.
the girl caught up her work, and pre-
pared for n precipitate retreat.
"Did-did you want to speak to n,es'
she faltered, with downoast eyes.
"Don't I alsuays want to speak to you
Sit down, Flora," said he, "and heal
what I've been planning"
"Now it is coming" thought Flora
with sick feeling ut heart. He is goine
to DO married, and he is coming to tel
mo So"
II have decided to give up the sea
faring business" snid Captain Dlake.
"Have you2" muttered Flora, family
Il nm 80 glad"
''And I've bought farm in Conneoti
cut" ho went on-"Lhe old Berkshire
farm, Flora, where you were born anc
brought up. I'm going to be farm
err
She looked up Mt him, the rose and
lily following each other aolo oss he,
cheeks.
"Oh!" she cried, involuntarily, "If ]
could only see the dear old place once
more!"
"But won't 20 there to live." said
the captain dete, minedly, "unless you'll
go there with me, Flora. as tho farmers
wife ! What do you think OF it, little
girl9 Shall it be n partnership ?"
And when Mrs. Awl1right came In
tho papers were all sealed, signed and
delivered, the "partnership" was fore.
gone conclusion!
II don't know how 1 shall succeed as
farmer" said Oaptuin Drake, to his
sister; ''but if little Flora here is only
with me, there's nothing in all the
world that I haven't courage to under
take"
And when Mrs. Awl1right took Flora q
hand in hers, the girl whisnAred: ...4,,.
in all the wide world tonight. Because,
dear Mrs. Awkwright, he loves me2"
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-05-06
TRI-W EEKLY EDITION
SLIPPING AWAY.

They are slipping away-those sweet, swift years
Like leaf on the current cast,
With never break In their rapid flow,
We watch them as one by ono they 20
Into the beautiful past.
Az silent and swift as a weavers thread,
Or an arrows dying CLEAN;
AS soft as the languorous breezes hid,
That lift tho willows long golden lid,
And ripple the CLASSY stream.
As light as tho breath Of tho thistle down.
As fond as lovers dream;
AS pure as the lush III the sea -shell's throat
AS sweet as the wood-birds wooing note,
So tender and sweet they seom.
One aftor another we then pass,
Down the dim lighted stair;
We hear the sound of their steady tread
In steps OF the centuries long since dead,
AS beautiful and as fatr.
There are only few years to come,
Shall we trample them under our ruthless feet
These beautiful blossoms rare and sweet,
BY the dusty way OF life7
There arc only few swift years--ah, lot
No envious taunts DO heard;
Make LIES fair pattern of rare design,
And Ill up tho measure with loves sweet wine.
But never an angry word
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-05-06
loo.

MIR. Bergh has drawn attention to Tho
powerful agency exerted by ice in scver-
ing rocks, of which he gives striking
instance, occurring on the Aalcsunl in
West Norway, whore low ledge rsin,
out of the ford promontory Is all thai
remains OF once extensive fjord prom0u-
tory, which, in the year TIT, was sud
denly blown up and preclpitated into the
water by tho force OF the ice within the
interslices Of the stone. The winter hlt
been mlld, and during a rapid thaw con-
siderable stream had welled up from Tho
ice-coYcrcd summit OF the field, and car &.
ried ils waters into every creylce OF the rock,
when sudden change of wind brought
about sharp frost which turned the dc.
sccndng waters Of the newly formed
s;roam into ice, arresting their course
within the lntestlces Of The rock. The
result was the explosion OF tue entire
fJg d below tho outbreak of the stream,
aud It's projection from height OF more
than 800 feet into the neishDorlng ijo:d,
which lnSuif,d the whole Of The prom m
tory. with Ito cultivated fields anu iarm-
stead. simultaneously with the dlsap-
pearance Of tho land below the surface Uf
the tlord huge mass of waters was pro.
PEELED against the opposite shore, carrying
with IT rusty anchors, boat rafters, and
numerous other objects.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-05-06
Comfortable Shoes.

Let women take into consideration tho
rropriety of buying comfortable shoes.
This matter is Of NJ small importance when
we consider how many ills may result
from being improperly shod. A young
lady pcrched on '.French heels" must
surely have weak ankle joints. A prac
tical physician says: "lf the enemy OF
righteousness Is now looking for schemes
by which to ruin our race physically, nu
need only encourage smaller aud higher
heels and smaller waists, 80 that the future
mothers will be neither able to walk or
breath naturally" And not only tho
heighth OF the heol but the width of tbs
sole and the thickness of the leather arc
matters worthy to be looked AFTER Cold
feet are often tho cause of untold suffer
ing among women, and yet our girls -
intelligent girls-can haldly be prevailed
upon 10 wear leather shoes and warm
stockings in winter, with warm overshoc.
when they 60 out, but cloth their fcc.
pretty much tho same the year round.
Home.knlt overshoes of double zephyr, or
Germantown wool, with cork solos arc
neat and comfortable, and half tho lnsonu.
ity spent on fosthers, bralds and lacts
would provide them. Wilhou. these
promoters Of health and comfort a WOMAN
Is poorly provided for winter weather.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1882-05-06
A Clever Chflle man,

Sim Changlu, a Cllnese laundryman In
st. Louis, Is something Of genius. He
possessed knowledge OF painting, clock
making, engineering, engraving, fancy
sewing, and Is well up III the arts and
sciences, including chemistry and other
branches Of learning. At present Changlo
10 engaged III completing what he pleases
10 term the "World's Far" This Curl
osity consists of miniature Chinese
house containing towers aud vcrandas,
aud possessing other features peculiar TO
blong olian architecture. The structure
rests on table. 1t is about four feet high
and five feet long, aud lts rooms arc all
open on one eide, In order that the spec
tator may see what Is taking place within.
Directly in front of the house is yard IN
which two Cinnamon are represented as
playing a Monaghan game, and two others
IN the act Of building brick wall. On
the steps two ladies ale standing face to
face, in the. cot Of saluting each other
Three Chinese la:lies sit on the yeranda
engaged in close conversation. while two
men on tho v9rsnda directly over lhei:'
heads are leaning forward and endeavoring
to oFerhear What they are saying. About
the building butterti les, that look as natu.
raj as life, arc seen with wings outstreLched
III the act CT flying. This is what the OBJ
server nnds on tho exterior of the build
log, but he becomes more deeply inter
ested when he lnspccts the contents OF the
| apartments wiLhlny-~ In one apartment he
sees an army of soldiers mounted on horscs,
in another solemn procession OF priests,
and III another lot Of wild animals, etc.
When the clockwork that operates this
vast establishment. is wound lp and
| started, the effect produced Is decidedly
striking. The butterflies tremble on invis.
ible wires, and appear to be flying about
| in the air; the mon at tho brick wall work
| vigorously, tho characters in front of the
main entrance bow gracefully, with their
hands clasped before them, Chinese fashion;
the soldiers move around trisKly, the AMI.
mails run swiftly, and the women on the
vcraLda over tho main entrance vociferate
| wildly. In fact, everything connected
| with the establishment ls natural and life
like.
Glow long did 1t take you, Mr.. Changlo,
to make that concern?"
"Oh, 1t took me not longer than month.
work very fast and can make such things
very q ick. The house, you sec, Is com.
posed OF wood. Allthe trimmings are OF
silk. Those pictures you see on tho table.
cloth hiding the legs of the table. ]
painted. They arc oil paintings. One
represents a Chinese castle. The other
two are landscape representations of noun.
tains. There are in the building and yarC
IN front OF 1t just 100 figures, which move
when tho house is wound up"
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