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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01

who would have been its leaders. 10
keep the brightest and best boys on the
farms, the work must be relieved OF
most of its drudgery, and this can be
done only by the best of farm ma
chinery. The difference between the
agriculture Of the present and that OF the
past is mostly the result of our improved
machinery, and we attribute the supe-
riority of our general farming and farm
ing people over those of other countries
partly to the same cause. We could not
do without these implements at the pres
ent time. They have been OF untold
value to u.s. 1t is possible that this very
extravaganza and waste on the part of
portion of our farmers has been bene-
fit to the agricultural class as a whole
although detrimental to the individuals
by causing great demand for i'm
inventors to renewed exertion.
But it is unnecessary to enter into a
long defense of the late improved ma
chinery; for all admit its value. The
only question seems to be with the
writer's referred to, how much shall
each farmer own? And they entertain
all sorts of schemes for combination by
which the work of many farms may be
done with the same implements. A
number of farmers are to club together
in their purchase of the costly tools and
use them in common, OF a rich man is
to own them and rent them to his neigh
borss or, contract for doing their work.
In, Switzerland some such plan is in
practice simply because it is necessity;
but here it is not a necessity. Our aver
age farm of eighty acres will coyermany
of the average Swiss farms, and there is
the, difference. A, farmer with one hum
dred acres of land must be Independent
of all Others; he must have his land
ploWed, seed sown and crops harvested
within certain time, prescribed by our
seasons, and where anumber are depend
ing upon the same implements, trouble
is sure to follow. Such a system is inn
practicable fortour agriculture. 1t would
be the cause Of great loss in crops, and
the disputes arising from it would bring
endless lawsuits. III:
The care Of farm machinery is a SUBJ
iect which it is well to often bring to
the farmers attention. Even many
farmers who show good judgment in the
purchase of their machinery know little
of how to get the most value from them.
They leave these costly machines in the
fields or in the barn-yard many night
and often all winter, exposed to the rain
and snow. Few have a shed devoted to
the purpose of their protection, and a
great many provide no protection what
ever One writer claims that the loss of
machinery from exposure is greater than
from its use Alternate wetting and
drying decays the woodwork, and rust
soon does its work with the steel. A
little care in putting the implements I'm
der water-tight shed at the close of the
days work, and in wiping them dry,
would more than repay itself. Lansing
| Mich. Republican.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01
Spirited SparroWs.

Attention was attracted the other day
by a large crowd assembled along and
hanging on the fence Of Washington
park. Examination proved the assem-
blage gathered to witness a desperate
conflict between two sparrows. The
venomous little rascals were intent on
business and seemed to be aware that
their 'smill'' was attracting unusual
notice. They hammered away at each
other with a, vim and vigor which would
have done credit to Paddy Ryan and
Sullivan. Each took his punishment
with little complaint, except now and
then sharp squeak would announce a
telling blow on the part of one or the
other of the contestants. They backed
and filled and came to the "scratch'
after themost approved prize ring fash
ion, and struck out in full accord with
bird science. After about fifty rounds
were fought with a give and take that
showed the pluck Of the belligerents,
they became exhausted and laid down
on their sides about ten inches apart and
painted like distressed hounds. The
blood flowed so freely from the heads of
each it was difficult to- tell which was
entitled to the honor of having drawn
the ff,struby'' first; After about minute $
rest they called slime themselves and
few atteach other againwith the feroeity
of bulldogs; they pulled and hauled and
pecked,s aiming eat each others eyes,
which were blood-red with rage, until,
too exhausted to stand, they lay down
on their sides, and in that position shook
each other like terriers. At this junct-
ure a small boy entered the ring, and
the gladiators, too weak f. escape, were
carried off into hopeless captivity.
Never was the fighting qualities of these
pests more aptly Observation-Disclosures
Aduertiser. & naLaod .it.lLEnaME nj -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01

much. Their names were Catherine
and Tabitha; but their new papa called
them Kitty and Pussy, for short In a
few years they were old enough to 60 to
boarding school.
When they came home for their first
vacation, they found that papa had
added a new NUMBER splendid great
tabby-cat. with yellow eyes. He had
been sent out to sail on the harbor in q
basket by some cruel boy; and their
papa, standing on the wharf, had heard
him crying, and saved him from a wa
terry grave.
1--WE named him Moses he said,
"bccause | took him from the water.
He pays me well by catching mice"
The next day was papa's birthday, and
Kitty and Pussy each had gift for
him. AS they were talking them over
together, Kitty said: 1.-The trouble is,
Puss, l always want to do something
my very own self for papa. He's SO
good to us, and to everybody. do be-
lieve everybody loves him. Even Moses
purrs on his knee, and catches mice for
him; but all we can do is to buy some
thing for him with the money that he
gives u.s.
"Oh nor said Pussy, THAT isn't all.
We can try to please him every day,
and I'm sure he will understand from
that how much we love him.
But then ! want to say it somehow,
and not just act it out. said Kitty.
oh! | know what I'll do, I'll write
him a birthday note.''
Half an hour after, Pussy was Just
putting the last stitch in the pretty
watch-hooll which was to be her gift,
when Kitty held out the note for her to
read sy s.- a....
That's nice" said Pussy. and
I'll add little.''
Then they folded the note, wrote upon
the outside, ''For, Papa's Birthdav,'
and placed it with their gifts under his
plate at table. When he opened it, he
read
He stood alone upon the wharf;
A wall came DER the water.
Can that be Moses voice.! he cried.
Then III play Pharaoh's daughter
And lightly springing to a boat,
He rowed to reach the cisket.
But 10! twas only tabby-cat
In cist-on butchers basket
Now tabby-cats catch mice and rats
But Kitty Cat, who can't do that,
Her love i'll rhyme disclOses,
With many sincere pur-r-rs, KITTY
CAT.
Next Pussy Cat, with grateful pur-r-rs,
A birthday gre rting adds to hers;
And wishes every day to try
TO show her love. So now goodbye.
Purringly, Pussy CAT"
When papa first began to read he
smiled, but soon the tears came into his
eyes, and he put his arms around both
little daughters, and told them how sure
he was that they loved him as he loved
them.
Say, boys and girls, would you wish
to be loved by every one? Then don't
be so careful to look out for number
one, but think of the other numbers
frst.-Lilian Payso'a, IN S. S. Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01
A Brave Woman.

!, Miss O'Neil, whose father is SUI
perintendent Of the Dominion Police
force, recently rescued,a man. woman,
boy and team of horses from drowning
in the, Ottawa River, near Kettle ISL
and tt appears that the man, who was
very much intoxicated, drove the horses
into an open glade, and when Miss
ONeil, who was about a quarter of a
mile away at the time, saw the horses
drop into the hole, -she Immediately pro-
cured rope, and with. the assistance of
her little brother fastened through
about two feet of water and slush
to the scene of the accident, end plac-
ing the woman and her child in place
of safety she quickly fastened the rope
around the horses necks and held their
heads above the water for at least two
hours, when assistance arrived, and the
party succeeded in pulling up the
horses. This is the second time Miss
O'Neil has saved the lives of drowning
persons ut the risk of her own. Chica-
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01
FACTS ABOUT UMBRELLAS.

Antiquarians say that the umbrella was id
noTy aser e nn aS for pfen the
comfort, the shape being now as it was in those
youthful days Of the world 9nd An umbrella is
sion-the last one who gets it owns it. The fol-
lowing facts about umbrellas-especially the last
one-may serve every reader splendid purpose
sooner or later: To place your umbrella in rack
indicates that it is about to change owners An
umbrella carried over woman, the man getting
nothing but drppings of the rain, indicates court
ship When the man has the umbrella La! and the he
carry it at right angles under your arm signifies
that be lost BY the man who ti"ws
silk one signifies that Exchange is no robbery"
To lend an umbrella signifies that II am fool"
To carry an umbrella just high enough to tear
out men eyes and knock off mems hats signifies
"Iam a woman To go without an umbrella
in a rain-storm shows am sure of getting rheu-
matism, and will have to use ST JACOBS Oil to
get we'll" To keep a fine umbrella for your own
use and q bottle of ST. JACOBS OIL always in the
house. in case of rheumatism or accident, would
signify that YOU are real philosopher.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01

The following communication to the editor OF
the Salem (Mass9 Register shows how an artist
treated his visitor: II would have accepted your
kind Invitation to visit you in your new quarters
with pleasure before this had not my old enemy,
Mr.. rheumatism, pounced on me SO suddenly.
He arrived last Friday, and, without stopping to
send up his card rushed in and grasped me by
the hand with such grip that in a few hours
my hand and wrist were SO badly swollen and
painful that felt as though one of Mr.. Hatchs
coal teams had run over me. Mr. Rheumatism
has been constant visitor of mine for several
years; he always swells and put on a great many
airs, making himself at home, devouring my SUBJ
stance and leaving me poor in flesh and pocket:
Last winter he came and stayed two months. !
then decided that the next time he came would
change his diet. was somewhat at a loss what
to feed him with but finally concluded to give
him three square meals day Of ST JACOBS Gil
morning, noon and night. THIS rare ne is dis
g1lsted with. and is packing up his trunk and will
leave by tomorrow or next day; says he cannot
stop any longer, as he has pressing business else
where. He is a treacherous fellow, and he in
tends visiting some of our Salem friends: if he
does, Just give him the same fare that 1 did and
he wont stop long. J. S. LEFAvoUH-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01
Youths Department.
LITTLE ROBIN .dDAIR.

The very oldest boy know
Is Robin Adair, with his head Of tow,
And his brave, bright eyes, where the ques-
tions grow.
For this very strange boy is asking why,
From the time that morning paints the sky
Till the sieepleSS stars look out on high:
Why does Jacks kite stay up in the sky?
1t has no wings and yet it can fly
And sister says wishes go just as high.
Why is oatmeal healthy and candy good?
Is it always naughty to do as yoI would!
And would you be an angel II you could?
This rose was bud, and why did it burst?
This bird was an egg, and which came first,
The egg or the bird? and how was it nurSed!
When it bushes itself and creeps away?
Is it crying or singing? and what does it say!
WHY does the sun sleep back of the trees
At home when in SUNNI er he takes his ease
All night in the rocking bed OF the seas?
Why is it bad for boys to fight?
And for sOldier-men so brave ana right!
Why do l love you best at night?
WHY do the oaks and elms stand tall,
And the apple trees do the work for all
With their gnarlcd old branches ready to fall?
Why does great, strong gentleman ride
In carriage, pretty, and soft and VIDE,
And a tired old woman walk by the side!
ALI Robin, I'll neither laugh nor cry;
But I'll tell you y secret, deep and high: ...
The grown-up children keep asking why.
And the answers are somewhere safe and fair
Beyond the stars and the star-lit air
For men and women and Robin Adair ~ 4
,s5r--Fannie T.. Robinson, in Vide Apdke.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01
Farm Tools.

Some agricultural papers are indulg-
ing in wholesale TRADES against farmers
generally owning expensive farm ma
chinery, and doleful pictures are drawn
of the waste and extravaganza caused
by the propensity of our agricultural
class to own the best and most improved
implements. There is no doubt that
very many farmers show exceedingly
poor Judgment in the purchase of tools;
that they discard many useful ones for
new kinds of doubtful superiority; and
that they yield to the smooth talk Of
agents and buy more than their farm
work requires. 1t is. the old story of
lack of Judgment to be told of men in
every pursuit more often, perhaps, of
farmers because Of their numbers and
their comparative youth in matters OF
business calculation. But it is unsafe
to say, as some writers do, that the ma
iority of farmers are losing annually on
their farm machinery. that nearly all
the farms are strewn with broken-doWn
tools as testimony to the owner s folly.
Conclusions founded ON such statements
are sure to be erroneous; for such state
ments are manifestly absurd. A gloomy
article by one writer on this subject
signs for the good old times when there
was muscle in farming when the
tools on an average farm cost only thir-
ty dollars We think that the writer OF
that article never had much experience
with farming in the days when there
was muscle in it In those days the
boys who amounted to much were driy-
en- by disgust from the farm to an en-
ployment with g brains in il" and agg-
siculture thus lost many from its ranks
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01
Emma'S Ambition.

90 mammal she said, looking up
with flushed face; ''there is just the
loveliest story in here! 1t is about
little girl who was only ten years old,
and her mother went away to see sick
sister, and was gone for a whole week;
and this little girl made tea and toast,
and baked potatoes, and washed the
dishes, and did every single thing Tor
her father; kept house, you know, mann.
ma. Now, I'm most ten years old, and
1 could keep house for papa. l wish
you would 60 to Aunt Nellie's and stay
a whole month, and let me keep house.
I know how to make toast, mamma,
just splendidly! and custard, and Hattie
said She would teach me how to make
ginger-cake. some day. Won't you
please to go, mammal
81 don't think could be coaxed tc
do it," said Mrs. Eastman. 1.-The
mother of that little girl in the book,
probably, knew that she could trust her
little daughter; but should expect you
to leave the bread while it was toasting,
and fly to the gate, if you heard sound
that interested you; and l should expect
the potatoes to burn in the oven while
you played in the sand at the door. |
couldn' trust you in the least"
Mammal said Emma, with surprise
and indignation in her voice. "Why do
you say that? You have never tried me
at all. Why do you think wouldn't do
as we'll as girl in a book?' ..--..... d,
Haven't [ tried you, dear? Do you
know it is just three-quarters Of an hour
since l sent you to dust the sitting-room
and put everything in nice order for me?
Now look at those books. tumbled up
side down on theafloor, and those pa
pers blowing about the room, and the
buster on the chair, and your toys or
the table; while my little girl reads a
story about another little girl who
helped her mother" 5 =
30, well,' said Emma, her cheeks
very red, "that is different; nothing but
this old room to dust. If | had some
thing real grand to do, like keeping
house for papa, you would see how hard
| would work; l wouldn't stop to play,
or to read. or anything.'
Emma, dear, perhaps you will be
surprised to hear me say so, but The
words of Jesus Christ show that you are
mistaken trg s
Mamma said Emma, again, and
her voice showed that she was very
much surprised.
ssThey certainly do-listen: He that
is faithful in that which is least, is
faithful also in much; and he that is
unjust in the least, is unjust also in
much :,
.And once he said to a man: We'll
done, good and faithful servant, thou
hast been faithful over a few things
l will make thee ruler over many
things Can / say that to you this
morning" -Paa'sy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01

An invalid should never be allowed
E, touch hot rolls or hot bread in any
share. j ~ 4.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01

Kansas has 209 Presbyterian
churches with 1904 members.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1882-04-01

Dttson d Co. publish a Gerry delightful series Of
standard and nelo books designed to gioe. in at
tractire litsrary FORM oil needed infor1naton about
Music
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15
4 Fine Breakfast.

A breakfast such as had never before
been served up in Berlin was last week
pet before DR.. Hermes, the director Of
the aquarium, his family, and few
Invited friends-scrambled snakes eggs.
a few days before an Indian python,
lately received at the institution, had laid
ffty-five eggs. From thirty of these
DR.. Hermes had the singular dish pre-
pared in the presence of his guests.
They were broken up into frying pan
containing the requisite modlcum Of
melted butter. The eggs have no yelk,
but are filled with grayish-white liquid !;
the shells are neither hard nor brittle, as
In BIRDS eggs, and, after being emptied
OF their contents, resembled pieces Of
leather. The taste of the savory plate
was likened to that of mashed potatoes
mixed with rice. All the guests but one
partook heartily. An apparatus has re-
Gently been put up at the aquarium for
the artificial Matching of these eggs, and
we may soon hear of native Berlin boa.
constructors Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

That was curious verdict given by
the Coroner's Jury recently in the case
of the man who was run over at the
:Bridesburg crossing. The flagman
warned the victim of his danger and
told him not to cross the track until the
train had passed; but his warning was
not headed and death was the result.
The jury, strangely enough, censured
the Pennsylvania railroad for employing
a fiagman who was too old to do his
duty. 1t is not exactly clear of what
age fagman must be to prevent per-
sons who do not listen to warnings from
rashly losing their lives; perhaps the
coroner's efficient assistant will explain.
PHILADELPHIA Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15
-Cetvwayo seems laterly to think life

-Cetywayo seems laterly to think life
worth the living, mainly because of the
opportunity it now and then gives of
seeing tooth drawn. Many years ago
his friend and successor, John Brown,
brought doctor from Natal to deal with
a tooth which had given the Zulu mon
sarch torture for months. The doctor
cured him in the turn of wrist, where
upon Cetywayo presented him with a
heap Of virgin gold, and would have
given him more, but the dentist, strange
to say, demurred, and said he was paid.
The King insisted, the dentist refused,
and then Cetywayo hit on the happy
idea of having in his guard, getting
their teeth drawn and paying for the
job. 1t was done, and the yells and
writings of the patients so amused the
merry monarch that ever since his great
delight has been to see the forceps at
WOrk.-N. Y. Sum-.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15
BY a law, which passed on Nov. 1

BY law, which passed on Nov. l.,
1881, and became operative on May l Of
the present year, it is forbidden through
out Holland to retail spirituous liquors
of any kind to any person holding any
public appointment, or to any other per-
son not holding license under the pro-
visions of the statute. During the first
four months of the present year, before
the law went into operation, the revenue
from spirituous liquors showed de-
crease of one per cent, though during
the preceding ten years it had shown an
average increase of three per cent per
annum. The anticipatory effect of the
law is considered surprising.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15
Mon Of Largo Brain.

Men Of large brain sometimes suffer from
feelings Of extreme mental exhaustion. This
feeling should not be neglected. Heed such
symptoms as nervous debility, blotches, skin
diseases, dimness of sight, cough, catarrh OF
the bladder, and general dependency. Wher
low Dock and Sarsaparlla. It ngthens
mind and body exhausted by disease and suf-
fering. 1t is the truest OF all life-gving
tonics, and Natures best assistant in restor.
ing the proper function to every organ affected.
Ask your druggist to get it for you.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

sx*"Presumption begins in ignorance and
ends in ruin" On the other hand, the pro-
duction of Kidney-Wort began with wise, eau.
tious and scientific research, and its use ends
in restoring shattered constitutions and en-.
doying men and women with health and
happiness. "My tormented back" is the ex-
clamation Of more than one poor Woodworking
man and woman; do you know why 1t aches
It is because your kidneys are over-tasked and
need strengthening and your system needs to
be cleansed Of bad humors. You need Kid
ney-Wort
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

-Hoop-snakes have recently been
seen in Orange County, New York. One
was killed which measured three feet in
length. This snake has a hard, fine
pointed, bone-like substance at the end
of it tail, with which it strikes. 1t forms
itself in the shape Of hoop, and speeds
over the ground at lively rate; but it
is only necessary to step one side to
avoid it, it being impossible to alter its
course when rolling.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15
Mr.. ARTHUR McLASE, of Greensburgh

Mr.. ARTHUR McLANE, of Greensburgh,
Ind, writes: "After suffering many years
from extreme mental exhaustion and nervous
debility, and failing to find relief, expected
to die having tried all advertised remed es for
early decay, With no benefit My mother was
using DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock and Sarsapa-
rilla. l took dose occasionally and it made
me feel better. bought bottle it did me
great good. l am now healthy as l ever was,
and have no more disturbing Dreams"
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15
Personal.

The Voltaic Belt Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send DR.. Dyes celebrated Electro-Voltaic
Belts and Appliances on trial for thirty days,
to men young or old) who are afflicted with
nervous debility, lost vitality and kindred
Of vitality and manhood Address as above
N. B.-No risk is incurred, AZ thirty days
trial is allowed.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

A LITTLE Georgia baby fell down well and
was already out of sight when neighbor, at
'tracted by its mothers cries, came to rescue
1t. In taking off the timbers through whose
crevices the child had fallen, some of them
fell into the water. The disturbance in the
water caused the child to rise to. the surface,
when she was picked up and fesuscitated
That is certainly new way of raising chill
dren.-Detroit Free Press
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

The two little daughters of Luke
Healey, who were drowned in Starch
Factory Creek, near Utica, N. Y, the
other day, got into the water to save
Robert Burton, a boy, who chung to a
twig on the side of the bank, and was
saved.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

"A Mississippi steamboat has been
named for a Southern poet. But it's no
use. Nothing will suppress poet. If
it is the design to entice the poet on
board the boat and then explode the
boiler, the plot will miscarry. He might
be blown one hundred feet into the air,
but he would compose poem on the
catastrophe as he was coming down.
N0rrtst0ya Herald.
St. Landry democrat., 1882-07-15

Is TOUR scalp full of dry husky scales and
little pimplesl DR.. Bcnson's Skin Cure will
cleanse your scalp and remove all scales and
tenderness within 6 days; try it, for it is the
best head dressing ever used. Sold by all
druggists at ST. per package. Also his cele-
brated Celery and Chamomile Pills, at SOC per
box. The recognized standard remedy for all
headaches and nervousness.