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WDUBLlC SALE.

WA UBLlC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1859
ESTATE OF NATHANIEL OFFUIT.
BY virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro
bate Court in and for the parish of st. Landry,
there will besold at public auction to the last
and highest bidder, by the undersigned ad-
ministratrix, or duly qualified auctioneer,
at the Lass residence of deceased, in Wash
ington, parish aforesaid, OH WEDNESD4 Z,
November 2lst, 1885, the following described
property, belonging to the estate OF Nathan
iel Offntt, deceased, to-wit:
Two lots of ground with all the buildings
aud improvements thereon, situated in the
town of Washington, La, and bonnded north
by Carriere streets south by Emile Laianne,
east by E. Gantt's property, and west by VIM.
lesson.
Terms-Cash, with benefit of appraisement.
ANN E. HARDY,
Oct. 13, 1883. Administrative.
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TpUBLIC SALE.
u
P,o0ate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No 4459
ESTATE OF JOSEPH AnAMs

PROBATE Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 4459
ESTATE OF JOSEPH ADAMS.
BY virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in aud for the parish of Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder by the under
signed administrator or any duly qualified
auetloneer, at the last residence of the de.
ceased, near Grand Coteau, parish of St. Ian.
dry on WE,DNESDA Y, December 18th, 1883,
the following described property, belonging to
the estate of Joseph Adams, deceased, to-wit:
l. The undivided half of certain tract of
land, situated in the parish of st. Landry,
near Grand Coteau, containing one hundred
and fifty arpents, bounded on the north by
| land of Mrs. M. E. Jordan on the east by pub
| lie road or land Of Mrs. E. Petetin, south by
/ land Of Mrs Joseph M. Dugas, and west by
Bayou Bourbeux and land of Mrs. Joseph M.
| Dugas.
2. One small dwelling house, one kitchen,
one cahiu one old cabin one crib, about two
hundred and eighty-fve pannels OF cypress
| fencing.
| 3. One OK cart, one lot of plows and farming
| implements. one pair of oxen, eleven head of
cattle, nine gentle creole horses, six wild Gre
| ole horses, three gentle creole mules, six head
| of hogs, household furniture, kitchen uten-
! sis, &c
Terms and Conditions.-Cash.
ANTOINE ADAMS,
Nov. IL. 1888. Administrator.
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EDUCATIONAL
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE
Opclousas, 81. Land1y Parish, la.


WSHIS Institution win resume duties Mon
III day, September Sd, 1883, under the i'm
mediate supervision of Mrs. M. NJ. HAYES and
Mrs. NJ. A. DAVIS, with competent assistants.
The scholastic year consists of forty weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION:
Preparatory Department, per month 5 ? SO
Academic /" 3 90
Music, with use of Plane, 90
Boardin Including Wash
ing, Lights and Fuel, :" -. l6 90
Embroidery, Wax Flowers Painting,
Drawing, each, extra, ----.-.-,.-.--- 10 90
incidental Fee, W
DISCIPLINE:
The government of this School is strict but
parental; no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed, but every student must comply with
the rules, and must prepare, up to the meas
ure Of her ability, the lessons assigned
Our course of study and mode ofinstruction
are designed to train the mind to habits of
correct thinking aud thorough Investigation.
No student will be allowed to enter higher
classes without thorough preparation. Pa
rents and guardians may rest assured that
the manners, health and morals of their chill
dren and wards shall receive due attention.
No deduction for absence, unless in case of
protraeted illness. The location of this town
is healthful aud easy of access. The boarding
department is under the immediate charge
of Mrs Hayes. Boarders will provide them
selves with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
MRS. NJ. NJ, HAYES,
July 2S-S3-nov25-79 Principal
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a saas Saturday and Sunday we bad the
HFass rainfalls that have visited this sec
!aH Alnse last spring. The ponds, gullies
As7sas ana pTairies were ogerdowed with wa
III end from shis date we will hear no more
q aeatditg Of that article
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Hill Eugene Richard, Of Bellevue, sent ns a
#seg potato raised By him, which weighs
EFen pounds, and it was not all there-a
Hsrs having heen broken OF while being TAX
laff0in tie ground.
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FOR SALE

ON ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS.
THgHE splendid property tlate residence Of
Il Z. Valadel situated opposite the Catho
lie Church, Opelousas, consisting of two lots
an excellent dwelling house. Kitchen, a car
riage house, barn, stable, vegetable and flow
er garden and orchard-all in perfect order
Apply to
Oct. I'd, 1889 Opelousas
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Jaa. B. Meginley has just returned from
AaW Orleans With most elegant assortment
tImillInefy goods Of every description, select
WITTY himself, and comprising everything new
Isa stylish Id bis line. Garry the news TO
AAfE and to the balance of wonlankind.
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Fer Rent.

fFHE elIglbly situated business stand at the
Z corner OF Court and Landry streets, near
the Court House lately occupied by Camille
koos Possession given immediately.
Apply to ?. j. LEFEBFRE.
Opelousas. June 2. 1889. tt
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EEeah. beautiful and stylish. WHAT The
m1 assortmenr Of millinery goods just receiS-
"a 81 Jas. b Meginloy. Call at his establish
AiaEs next to the COURIER Office, and inspect
feu viii find the very things you want.
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Danot forget the fair for the benefit of the
eshelie Church which begins to-day at Per
aalns Hail. This affords fine opportunity
spaaa q few hours pleasantly, and at the
MMa time e0ntribute toward Ii very worthy
aesat Bead the advertisement again.
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JUDICIAL NOTICES
NOTICE or TABLEAU.

- -
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1853
ESTATE OF VILLEEEUvE BoRDELoN AND JU
L1ENNE LEGEK. HIS WIFE.
Whereas, Hilaire Bordelon, of the parish Of
st. Landry, Administrator Of the above enti-
tied estate, has fled tableau of classification
OF debts of said estate, accompanied by his Pc
tition praying for the homologation Of the
same;
And whereas the prayer of said petition has
been granted by an order of court bearing date
October 80, 1888;
Now therefore notice is hereby given to all
persons interested to make opposition in wri-
ting to said tableau and account, III my
office in the town of Opelousas, within the
time required by law, and to show cause, ii
any they may have why said tableau and ac
count should not be homoiogated and confirm
ed. JAMES o. CHACHERE,
Nov. 3, 1883. Clerk.
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ghe Clinton East Feliciana parishl Patriot
bsiaesrat, says: 6 Although We are advocat-
Ng ihe claims of Gen. Ogden, we cannot, and
N % not charge Gov. McEnery with wroag-
lsIhg In the appointment of Mr.. Richardson"
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lib. A. SalIes, representing the tobacco
t@se of j. P. Sarrazin, aud Frank Reder g.
Co, liauor dealers, was in town this week
sna NET with abundant success.
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Fresh os sters can be bad in every style at
filaseca's Saloon, near corner of Market and
BtIlevne streets. Families supplied at low
.kaes. Sec the advertisements.
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n e U III elsse ~ the Teachers, Institute Oh
||fs 81 sss Temporary ol lganizaeion of a
|s|gs5 e .:sApqia ton was gone into, and an
e viii be held at the Court House
the 2Ath, at IL a. M, when per-
E'5ss:s lganisation will take place. This
s. will include teachers of both pri.
rs sa pe Dllt schools. and it is hoped That
@ Ishlp will include all whose vuca-
4 ssaeAln All teachers are invited
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HJaas. esa.Ortf Nosarssnaas 8.

Will coddsis0il, opiates, or inhalation cure
q consumptiye cough? Ne!!l Reject these ;
they have been Weighed Id the balance and
found wanting III Htrls,s Honey Of Hore-
hoatnd and 7ni. Thousands upon thousands
arc using it. Sold BIZ druggists.
Pixies Iboikaehe Drops cure ii one minute.
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DE GFNy not, life is sweeping by, go and
MGE1AS H. dare before you die, something
mighty and sublime leave behind to conquer
time 500 week in your own town $5outfit
free. No risk. Everything new. capital not re-
quired. We will furnish you everything. Many
are making fortunes. Ladies make as much as
inea, and boys and girls make great pay. Read
er, if you want business at which you can make
great pay all the time, write for partieularsto to
H HalIett & Co., Portland, Maine.
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Powder, st. Louis Shot, Caps, Central
Fire Shells, at j. B. Clements.
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kFNDALL's SPAWN CURE.

Price 81 per bottle, or 6 bottles for s.. All
druggists have it or can get it for you, or it
will be sent to any address on receipt of price
by the propriet0rs, DIR. B. j. KESDALL & Co.,
Enosbnrgh Falls, Vt.
SOLD BY ALI DRUGGISTS.
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What Eminent Physicians Saw

The celebrated London physician, Erasmus
wilson, says: Several cases of incipient con-
sumption have come under my observation.
and they have been cured by a timely use of
LIERIG's LIQUID BEEF Tonic"
ERASMUS WILSON, II. D., +. r. S.
have had the process explained by which
the oeet in this preparation is preserved and
rendered soluble by the brandy employed, and
l am satisfied this combination will prove Il
cataa6te ddiuncf 10 oar pharmacopeia.'
tsigucd} ARTHUR HILL HAssELL,
II. D., F. X. s.,
Pres. Royal Analytical Association, London.
Since the date of the above analysis, and by
the urgent request Of several eminent mem
bers Of the medical profession, have added
TO each wine-g glasstul of this preparation two
grains Of Soluble Cifrote Of H'on.
T. GOLDEN.
Sold by all druggists.
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ghs Sparta Bieuyills parish3 Rural Times,
tsrong anbisaanninistration organ, says
Sgis nomination Of Gov. McEaery in De.
habeE is foregone.n
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For Sale.

| a RESIDENCE in Opelousas, with one,
| n two, three OF TOUR lots Of ground attach
| ed. Good well, fruit, nut and shade trees.
| For particulars apply to ". A Sandoz, at
, Litteiis Drugstore Sept. 29tf
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Oalton, rice and cotton seed are now shipped
hhrge quantities. Prices are not as remu.
ansive, however, as they should be, consid-
III the shortness of the crops.
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Tie st. Martinsville 0bserveE has begun its
Ra,sh volume. We wish it MANY more years
assefalDess and prosperity.
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S.ggation is opeu again in Bayou Courta
ssu Patronize the boats all you can.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-11-17

Do you want anything in the millin-
cry Line? II SO, Mrs. Chachere can
suit you in quality, style and price.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-11-17

FINE PoULTRY.--A few pairs thor
oughbred Buff Cochin fowls for sale.
Apply at this otiice
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Choice breakfast bacon, hams, fresh
crackers, teas, etc, at j. B. Clements.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-11-17

Ivory, toilet aud laundry soap, starch,
bluins, &c, cheap, at Clements store.
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CANDIDATES.
Tl,r clerk ofConrt.

81 ars authorized to announce JAMES o.
VI srFERE, the present incumbent, as a
" ynas;safg for Clerk Of the District Court, SUBJ
s.s1f n. q nomination Of the Democratic Par.
X sss srsssa3sntion. Y to be held December 9th.
a. II authorized to announce DORSIN
: gTsFIEf fUR as candidate for Clerk of the
gg..ses gsIe Z surt for St. Landry at the election
Y pssi ami k8i, subject to the nomination of the
ns..sssxsafs1a Parish Convention. &c
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llur prairies are alive with ducks now, and
III aud pork will no longer rule the market.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-11-17

! she Governor has appointed Fl. III Dunbar
aagand ceteau notary public for St Landry.
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Ear klfsfrict u guasge.

II, / candidate for Judge of the 18th Judi
e, district, subject to nomination by the
NJ TTssssacrafie Parish Convention.
p'es' GEO. W. HUDSPETH.
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Celia Winds Chap the Skin.
GLlS1s's SULPHUR SOAP soff rs and reuuites it.
HITS Hair and WaiSter Dye, fifty cents.
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Pure Fruit Vinegar at Clements.
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Fresh Bnckwheat and Oatmeal, very
nutritious, at Clements.
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Lovely! Charming! Magnifcent!!! I!
Such are the exclamations of the ladies,
OH viewing Mrs. A. r. Chachere's new
stock Of fine millinery. Go and see it.
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FOR RENT.

1st The small farm between Mr.. f. j. Mont
gomery's and the Pratt plantation, Bellevue,
with excellent dwelling and 2 laborer's houses.
I'd The large dwelling in Opelousas, known
as the 'Oyerton place"
Terms moderate. For particulars apply to
Col. B. r. Rogers, Opeousas, (6-tf
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arfIpsste OF EsesEsect.

School books Ut j. B. Clements store.
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For Rent, l.,

FESHE spacious aud commodious Residence
Il lately occupied by the undersigned, OIL
Union street, Opelousas.
For terms, &c, apply at once to
JOSEPH BLOCH,
Aug. IL, 1883. Opeousas, La.
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SAINT yag;aa Riverside Gal Tha dry climate cures
Nose Ihroat, LunEs. ta iJea, I5 route cost free
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DIED-In 0pelousas, Nov. II, 1888, ELLA
Sandoz, aged 3 years, months and &c days.
Suffer little children to come unto me, and
forbid them not, for of such is the kingdom of
Heaven
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Spoon Baking Powders at Clements.
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Choice family -four atJ. b. Clements.

Sold by all druggists.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11

ca and Europe, he had given up all
hope Of success. But this country
was originally colonized in q peculiar
way. 1t was a mistake of Portugal
to believe that Brazil would be settled
all the more rapidlyifit were parceled
out into great estates (fazendas); and
consequently all political power fell,
centuries ago, into the hands of the
fazendesros; and there it remains
still. Holding this power they refuse
to permit the imposition of land taxes
and cause the revenue to be extorted
from the various incidents of com
mercial activity, which are thus stihed
in their birth. By the sitting of these
incidents all progress is retarded. =
San Francisco Chronicle. ,,N on *
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
The Emperor Of Brazil.

The Emperor's equipage and re-
tlnue are not very imposing. He is a
plain man and does not care for SPLEEN
dor. Moreover, the country is as yet
undeveloped and the govemmentpoor;
consequently, it cannot afford much
show. His majesty rides in an ordi-
nary black coach, which, in point OF
style, would scarcely compare favor
ably with a street hack in an Amer1-
can city. The vehicle is drawn by
SIX mules, and is followed by twelve
cavalry soldiers, mostly negroes, and
some of them smoking CIGARS The
cavalrymen are as poor specimens OF
soldiers as the coach is of vehicles.
The coachman wears some poor silver
lace on his hat and coat-cuffs, and the
foOtmen are equally poorly attired;
Amidst these signs of poverty and
mock-splendor, which attest either the
weakness of his government or the
parsimony of his parliament, one IS
Inesisibly compelled to respect the
mldness, wisdom and benignity OF
the Emperor. He wears The plainest
OF black clothes, bows in return to all
who bow TO him, and even lifts bus
stOve-pipe hat off when some gentle
men approaches him with the like
mark Of politeness. He looks much
older than when he visited our eoun-
Try SIX years ago. i fancy be has 3
detected look, as though. after trying
N vain to brng his people to a sense
OF their backwardness, as compared
with the more progressive nations
which be had visited IN North Amen
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
How Senator Jones is Said to Have Won
tlNIM8 aPile ut Poker. jD

George L. Waters, the colored jan
itor of the city hall, related an Incl
dent to-day to our reporter concerning
a big poker game in which Senator
John P, Jones, of Nevada, was a
player. Waters had been in the en-
ploy Of certain congressman around
the capitol at Washington for many
years, and his statement may be ac-
cepted as true. 1t was several years
ago, before the millionaire had become
thoroughly posted in the ways of
Washington society. Almost before
he had thoroughly warmed his seat in
the senate he was introduced into the
District Club, of which Boss .Shep-
herd was a prominent member. Poker
at that time was the prominent recre-
alton of q, the club, and Jones was in
duced to take o hand. Although a
good poker player,ghe retired from the
game a loser to the amount;of $7O,-
600. The Senator, having afew sill
yer mines at his back for pocket
money, was game, and did not allow
the least expression of chagrin or dis.
trust to escape him. The next morn,
ing he telegraphed to one Of the most
expert card sharps in Virginia City
Eight days afterward the gambler al
rived in Washington, dressed in very
expensive suit of clothes and sporting
small fortune in the way of dia.
monds. Jones introduced him to the
club as a mining millionaire from Ne
vada, and the star route frauds and
navy yard thieves immediately made
arrangements to pluck him. He &C
cepted an invitation to play. The
stakes ran high, and the spurious
millionaire was well supplied with
Jones money. At the end of the
tournament the stranger rose from
the table the winner of $500, 900 q
the club. 1t was a severe blow to the
ringsters, but they made the people Of
the United States pay it back to them
indirectly and in short order. Jones
divided the swag with his friend, and
never set footiin the club-room again
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
How a Rat Shut Off Forty Electric
Lights.
Z Chicago Tribune.

"A peculiar incident occurred on
Saturday night, at the store of Will.
oughby, Hill & Co. The firm use a
large number of electric lights in theil
building, and on Saturday night it has
always been their custom to close at
precisely II o'clock, when the electric
lights are turned off simultaneously by
the stopping of the engine. Saturday
preceding Christmas the house at
nearly II o'clock was crowded with
customers, and it was determined to
keep open a little later than usual.
However, precisely at 1 1 o'clock, when
the store was crowded with people, the
light was suddenly turned off and all
were left in utter darkness. AS rap
idly as possible the gas-jets were light
ed and everybody looked, surprised,
none more so than the members of
firm. One asked the other if he had
ordered the lights turned off, but no
one in authority had given such an
order. The engine was running as
rapidly as usual, and the dy1lamos
were working elegantly when an in
yestigation was madep still no electric
light was visible above. A stencil Of
burning flesh came up near the
machinery, but no one seemedto be
able to trace its origin.
Finally, in looking under the dyna-
mo, there stood a rat, with one leg
raised up as if about to take another
step, motionless. Z The rat was dead
and rooted to the spot. He had leaped
or stepped first on one of the copper
conductors underneath the brush, and
in stepping on the other dosed the
current SO that is passed through his
BODY, killing him instantly, the rat re-
naming mailed to the spot, while the
entire current from a forty-hght Brush
machine passed through him and pre-
vented il from ascending above. The
machinery was stopped, the rat ia ken
off. and then everything was all right
again, for when the machinery was
again started the lights burned as well
as usual.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
The Jumpers.
st. Louis Republican.

NEW YoRK, Dec. 2S.-Mr. Richard
X. Fox, proprietor OF the Police Ga.
zette, received from Jem Mace in San |
Francisco to-day q telegram in which |
the pugilist says: .oh' 1as 90"
Il send this dispatchto lot you know
that have taken up my quarters at |
Patsey Hogan's Palace hotel with the |
big one. His name is Herbert A.
Slade and he is an Australian by birth.
He stands 6 feet 81 inches in height,
and when in fighting condition weighs
over 200 pounds. think he will be
a good match for Sullivan or any other
man. Although am now in my fifty
second year, I am still champion of the !
world with the glo .es, and would only
be too happy to have trial with John |
l.. Sullivan, the American wonder, es-
pecially as you state there is so much |
money to be won by beating him. He
must be great pugilist If he knocks
me out in four rounds. I have sent
letter by mail, with full PARTICULARS, and
I call your attention to my companion
Slade. I wish you would make no ar
rangements until you receive my let
ter"
Mr.. Fox was asked if he had made
any arrangements in regard to Jem
Mace. 7oi ta.a- h1F. corr 'Nj '..a l
eyes" be replied, II have sent word
for Mace and his party to give an exhi-
bition in San Francisco and come on to
New York at the expiration of two
weeks. have received offers from two
railway lines to bring the party on and
have taken the best offer and sent on
four tickets, and when they arrive We
will make a match, if possible to fight
John Il. Sullivan for any amount"
The reporter found John L. Sullivan
at VIM. Benefits surrounded by Bob
Farrell, Peter. Mccoy, Mike Moran,
Joe Coburn, Jas. Dugrey, Samuel
White, Steve Dubois and other well
known sporting men, He said l: II
will fight Mace if have to, but would
rather fight the younger man (Slade),
as there would be more credit in it.
Mace, according TO his own say, is 81
years Of age. ~ will box Mace, and
agree to stop. him in four rounds east
". II Mr.. Fox, after two years looking
around, thinks he has found the man
to whip me, I will fight him for $4,000
side to accommodate him, but would
rather have it $4,000 side. Il care
nothing for the title Of champion Of
the world, as Mace claims, but am sat
isfied with that Of champion Of Amer
lea" ,.-',-., es5a.a t.,s>.,s4
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11
Where e. hurricanes are Generated.
KEY New York Maratime Register. !, ~. =.

= T. " .
Captain A. w. Jeffrey, commander Of
the British steamship Ptolemy, who
has made meteorology o special study
during his life and who is now engaged
in making regular observations - on
board his ship for his own goyernment
and tho signal service of they United
States, has been lately looking into the
causes which produce West India ahur-
ricanes. Captain Jeffrey advances the
theory that future Investigation, will
show that the prime. disturbing power
is located far to the eastward of where
the storm bursts on the surface of the
globe and sweeps to thewestward, caus-
ing so much destruction to commerce.
Captain Jeffrey has watched closely
the movements of the upper clouds in
the equatorial latitudest for years and
finds that the upper currents are, dis,
turbed far to the eastward of true hur-
cane development. He traces the
cause of immense tropical heat poured
down on the African deserts, whereby
vacuums in the atmosphere are formed
by the hot air rising; the air expands
and flows off laterally, the equilibrium
of the mass is disturbed and drifts to
the westward with the currents growing
in size and obtaining more energy
until the lower currents intermingle
and a hurricane is formed. The cap
tain has forwarded to General Hazen,
chief signal officer of the, army, COM
on. the subj ect giving facts
and figures in detail.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1883-01-11

FSHE went into the a shop to buy
some toilet soap, and while the shop
man was e1patiatins on its merits
about made up her mind to purchase,
hut when he said it would keep of
chaps she said she didn't want that
( ind.