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St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-21
Milking Three Times a Day.

Messrs. Muller and Jones, of Ger
many, have been making some quite
extensive experiments in milking cows
more than the usual number Of times Il
day. By milking three times a day a
slight percentage of fat is scared that
would be lost under other practice. In
one experiment reported, if the butter
We're worth thirty cents a pound, the
butter from the two milkings would be
worth fourteen dollars and from the
three milkings eighteen dollars, accord
ing to the percentage of fat found to be
secured by the extra milking. The
question arises in this instance, is the
extra money value secured worth the
labor expended in securing it? This
will, of course, depend very much up
on how the cows are kept. If they are
at pasture the trouble Of driving them
up and milking them, and driving them
back again, is not altogether measured
by the labor expended, but the loss of
the cows from pasture. Also the inter-
ruption Of men and women from their
regular daily labor are serious matters
on a farm where long distances sepa-
rate the hands from the cattle. Then,
again, on the dairy farms of this coun-
try the great bugbear is the want of
good mixers Few men can succeed
in dairying who have to depend on
hired help outside OF their immediate
families or connections. Men hate to-
milk, and women can not do it where
large numbers of cows are, to be.
handled in a reasonably short time. In
the. old country, where hands are nu-
merous and to be had for the asking,
the burden of three milkinss'a day may
be imposed without creating a riot, but
in this country it would not work. The
chances also are that such frequent
milkings would tend to dry up the cows
for the want Of distention of the udder.
This OF course applies to cows in the
usual condition. When COW is fresh
and produces a yield that threatens the
safety of the udder and that is evident
~ painful to the cow,it is well then to
relieve the udder by one or two extra
milkings a day, and even then it is
scarcely worth while to draw the udder
to the last strippings, but it would be
better to take out just enough to relieve
the udder from pain.
Under the ordinary conditions of
American farm life, we are quite sure
that the extra per cent. of fat saved by
one additional milking in view of the
Inconvenience attached to its perform
anee would not pay then dairyman to
practice it. In view of IL effect on the
COW, we would be slow to recommend
the practice, even if it did pay. liner
sctzaa Dai1ynaaaa.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-21
Hints for Any Season of the Year.

Plow deep and cultivate often. This
will give. a deep soil, and twill insure
it against drought. Manure in the fall
and early winter. The earlier we ma
nure, after vegetation has entered it's
winters repose, the better the crop.
Do not be afraid to spread manure,
even on twelve inches of snow. This,
part of farm labor can be done with
less cost in the winter. Our time is
less valuable, teams can do it easier,
and the soil is less injured. Corn and
potato ground should be prepared for
the crop in the fall, then in the spring
harrow often, even daily, morning and
night, if possible, the .oftener. the surer
the crop. II but once a. day is practi-
cable, then let it be done at night, not
in the morning, and the laterthe better
the results. Cultivation saves manure.
Avoid the waste of fertility. Dew con-
tains the most powerful fertilizing
agents, and in the most available form,
SO we should cultivate, to receive the
most benefit. Never manure very
heavy, but a little ant often. Feed as
the plant needs. Do not feed the soil
this year foronext years crop. In this
respect, let us treat our land as we
treat our animals. Every farmer
should understand something of agri-
cultural chemistry, botany and physi-
ology. Successful farming requires
that plants should be led according to
their necessity. Every species of plant
contains peculiar elements in its make
up, SO we should supply the deficiencies
of any to the soil. Quality Of feed in
fluences quality of product. Fertility
removed in the crop shpuld be returned
in the fertilizer. The fertility of the.
soil depends both upon manure and its
mechanical texture. There are three
sources of fertility-soil, air and water.
To know how to farm it so as to derive
the greatest benefit from theatmosphere
and water lby the way Of rains. and
deWs) involves a knowledge of Natures.
laws above that which the average
farmer possesses. Farmers, educate
yourselves. -New England Farmer.
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-21
Health Habits Of the Hog.

| It is nov about time for the capering
hogs to gGEsand slosh themselves in the
nearest mud hole when the pig wal
lows in mire,'' says DR.. Ballard, she
merely follows an instinct implanted in
him in common with some other
pachydermatons cleansing. The mud
stands to him in the relation Of soap to
a human being, but instead of washing
it off with water ne allows it to cake
and dry upon the skin and then rubs it
all off, mud and cutaneous debris to-
gether, upon some sufficiently rough.
surface. Loose hair and cutaneous
scurf irritates him and he takes his own
way of cleansing his skin from them.
Cleanse his skin for him and he viii
rest in contentment without offending
the eyes of his supercilious betters, often
less scrupulous in this matter than he
is, by his Wallowings, scratchings and
scrubbings. 1t has long been known
that a pig thus, cleansed with soap and
water not only becomes less objection
able, but grows fat more speedily than
If left to cleanse himself IN his own way.
Similarly as respects his food. Garbage
is not the food that the pig selects by
preference. In fact, pig which has
been fed for any time upon sweet food
will turn away from sour food dis
gusted. If left to pick his own living
where he can find it, he will eat any
thing he finds eatable, but even then
will eat. acorns, fallen fruit or roots in
preference to garbage; and human
beings in similar straits will act pre-
cisely in the same way. It may be
economical, and perhaps even desirable,
to convert into pork matters which can
in no other way, or in no way more
convenient, be made subservient to the
subsistence of mankind, and the pig is
possibly properly utilized in this man
4ner. Our only desire is to yindicate his
character as clearly feeder, if only he
has the chance Of cleanly feeding vouch-
safed him.. stI. saSr .a9t4
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-21
a TRIBUTE TO An OLD SHOE.

r. III
Alden! adieu! iss
Ny poor old shoei
What comfort / have had with you!
My sole companion day by day,
You've cheered and soothed my weary way!
"A fond adieu,
My dear old shoe!
Most faithful friend I've found in you'll
Alike midst fair Or wintry weather Fl
We've shared life's pilgrimage together.
Now rent and torn,
And sadly worn,
OF every trace of beauty shorn;
'Tis with an honest heartfelt sigh
feel that must throw you by.
A sad adieu!
5ys Poor WORKOUT shoe!
What sorry plights you've borne me through!
And oh! it tears my tender heart
To think that you and must part.
Once more adieu!
My faithful shoe!
ne'er shall find the likes o. you,
And will bless your memory
For all the good you've been to me.
No other boot
Can ever suit
AS You have done my crippled foot!
The tried true friend you've been to me.
Wy "A last atieu, 8s4i stEtSF; t9t}
Dear cast-off shoe!
Whatever may become. of YOU, -s4 Il N: ssss4
Accept, dear, easiest, best of Shoes A
This farewell Offering Of my muse.
~ L. LGdleT,
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-21

Rev. Robert Collyer, who is pretty
well advanced in life, and still in blissful
ignorance of a stomach, explains that
.one great reason why he never had
really sick day in his life was that as 9
boy he lived on oatmeal and milk and
brown bread, with butter once a week,
potatoes and bit of meat when we
could get it, and then oatmeal again. "
St. Landry democrat., 1883-04-21

If baby catches cold and it settles
in his head and makes his nose into a
attle-box, or, as grandmother says,
''gives him the snuffies,'' you may ease
the little sufferer and enable him to
sleep peacefully by greasing his nose
and the bit of forehead directly above
the nose. For use at this time some
animal oil is better than any that is
manufactured. When chickens are cut
up, before cooking save some Of the fat,
try it out, and put the oil thus obtained
in a Wide-mouthed bottle with q closely
fitting cork; keep in a cool closet.
This oil is excellent for the purpose
named.
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DANVILLE.

THE SUPERINTENDENT OF SCH00Ls-RESIG-
NATION OF COUNCIL OFFICERS-ACTIvITY
IN CHURCH-wORK-A LAW POINT.
correspondence of the Richmond Dispatch.l
July IL, 1888.
In reference TO the claim OF Mr.. j.. III.
Pigg that his term Of Office as Superintend-
ent OF Schools for this county does not
rightly expire till July ], 1884, Mr.. ID. III.
Pannill, recently appointed, has letter
from Mr.. Farr which states that Mr.. Pigg
was appointed for four years from July !,
1870.
Mr.. J. d. Blair. president Of the COun-
ell, and Captain Gerst, chairman OF the FL
nance Committee. having offered reslgna-
ton of the positions held by them respec-
lively, it has been ordered that these mat
tiers do lie over till the next meeting.
At this season OF the year-the season
when the weather is the hottest and people
generally "slack off" little from work,
il they can-there is generally here the
greatest activity in churchwork. The
Episcopalians are preparing to open Sum
day school In North Danville, the Presby-
terIans are taking steps to build chapel
in the Mechanicsvllle part OF the city, and
the Baptists have raised special fund OF
$3.50 and something more for the speedy
finishing-of OF the Sunday-school rooms in
the new building.
In the Hastings Court here yesterday it
was decided that the levy OF an execution
from the clerks office by the constable was
not valid. ALPHA.
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Foreign Facts and Gossip.

The estimated population of Ireland ut
the middle OF the year 1882 was 5,097, 100.
During that year 80, 1876 persons emigrated
from Ireland.
A second volume OF Cavour's letters.
dated from 1852 to 1858, thus including
the epoch of the Crimean war and the
Congress of Paris, has been published in
Turin.
Princess Victoria, eldest daughter Of the
Grand Duke Of Hesse, was recently be-
trothed to her cousin, Prince Louis OF
Bathenburg, who Is captain in the Hes
sian army and a lieutenant in the British
navy. lie served England last autumn In
Egypt. 1t is expected that the betrotbal
OF the Grand Duke himself to the Princess
Beatrice will soon take place.
The late Duke di Ripaldi has left nearly
all his property to his natural daughter,
Mile. de Castro, who is only nineteen years
old, and who is now i'm convent school at
Cologne. His property Is valued at many
millions of dollars. lie has bequeathed
legacies OF $4,000 each 20 the ex-King and
ex-Queen OF Naples. lie has also left
paintings by Raphael ana Titan to the
King.
1t is proposed to raise fund for the
erection Of statue in the town OF Walsall
to the memory OF the late Sister Dora.
The inhabitants OF the town have already
placed memorial window in their parish
church. " Sister Dora's Life" has been
read in many parts Of the world, so that
her history is very widely known. That
Is why, 1t is stated, q statue seems to be re-
auired now. Any one may contribute to
the statue fund.
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We wish it understood distinctly that in
opposing the views OF certain leading
Democratic journals in Virginia we are
raising no new issues, but simply opposed
to putting anything into our Democratic
platform that savors OF any prescription OF
any class Of our citizens.
The shortest and simplest platform we
can adopt will be the very best. In Vir-
gina affairs we should cordially sustain
our present free-scbool system and the
debt settlement, and should oppose the ty-
rannical system of Boss politics. Such
platform will receive our cordial and
hearty support, and in the coming election
we shall vote for Democratic candidates for
the Legislature, and lay the groundwork
for Democratic victory in the presiden-
tial contest of 1884. And whilst we are
willing to forget and ignore past differ
ences on the debt question and other issues,
let us be equally liberal towards our COL
ored felew-cltizens, and deal with them
Justly and uprightly, not for policy, but
for conscience sake.
Such is the very right OF the case, and
therefore conclusive; but OUR INTERESTS lie
in the same direction. There is no human
being living that does not appreciate kind
ness, and the negro is no exception to the
rule. In Georgia ana other states south
the Democratic party is aided materially by
the colOred vote, because the Democrats
treat them kindly and deal with them lib
orally. They regard them as an important
factor in building up the great productive
industries OF the South. Negro labor is
cheap, and the best adapted to a warm eli
mate, and under wise direction and Judi
cious investments OF capital this vast labor
power is even now bringing the southern
States into close competition with the
| northern States in many kinds OF manu-
features, and the day is rapidly approach
| ing when the South will successfully rival
the North not only in its varied industries,
but in population, prosperity. and wealth.
The North, too, seeing our advantages in
| this respect, are seeking to induce negro
laborers to come with them, and this outlet
will considerably reduce the negro vote in
this Section.-Fr0nt RoyaL ReddjuSter.
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prrER,sBuRG.


DEATH or AN OLD NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. CON-
DrrroN or wooDsox DUYN-THE REVENUE
pEp0sIrs-ELECTTox or TEACHERS IN THE
PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
fCorrespondence Of she Richmond Dspatcn'I
July IL, 1883.
The venerable DR.. Thomas +. Scott,
whose Illness was mentioned several days
ago In this correspondence, died tnls morn.
ing at an early hour. He was tne o'ues'
and one Of the ablest members OF the Inea-
zeal faculty OF Petersburg. being nearly
eighty years OF age, and having practiced
his profession here uninterruptediy Ior
upwards OF thirty-fve years. lie leaves
behind him the record OF pure ana guiie-
less life and an unsullied character.
For long time there has been no ma
tIonal bunk In Petersburg, and the Gov
eminent money collected In this internai-
revenue district has been sent TO norfolk
for deposit. Now that the Richmond and
Petersburg districts have been consoil.
dated this arrangement may to some extent
be changed, and the national banks OF
Richmond come In for large share OF tne
deposits. Or, maybe, as headquarters are
to be in Petersburg, probably some enorts
will be made to start national bank here.
IL Is understood that under the new "i-
rangement Of the district there VIII be
thorough Reorganization OF the collecting
force, with probably q new and larger
bond oil the part OF the collector himself
The School Board Yesterday afternoon
elected teachers in the public schools Tor
the next year. White teachers for the
white, and colored teachers for the colored
schools.
The condition of Mr.. Woodson Dunn,
who was shot some nights ago by Barnett
Jones, was yesterday thought to be very
critical, but this morning he has revived
considerably. and there are stronger hopes
that he may eventually get well. His
wound is a terrible one, huge hole hav-
ing been torn by the load OF shot through
the upper neshy portion OF the thigh. IL Is
said that Dunn's testimony, If he lives, or his
diving declaration, il the wound is fatal,
will throw new light on the shooting.
ROBIN ADAIR.
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$aOOSA0AAS AS& - 80 ~'"~~~~~~~J
II Is pleasure 70 commend virtue, but
when praise has been given where 1t Is by
no means deserved. how ready We should
be TO acknowledge our fault. We made a
grave error on the Goth Of May last in the
following editorial headed
A CoSTRAsr.--what contrast between
the picture OF Cameron, Blair, and Farr In
their servilc and political negro School
Board appointments, aud that OF Judge A.
l.. Holiday, who, created by Mahone's
power, retained, against the mandate OF
the Boss. commissioners In chancery, learn
ed and experienced in the law and its
workings, who were the choice OF those
most Interested In the causes in hearing.
The next Legislature, whether Demo-
cratic or Republican land the county cleo
tons show very plainly that It will be DEM
ocratic), will approve the action Of an off,
Ger who looks to the interest OF the people
whose affairs are In Dis keeping.
We apologize to the public for the above
mistake. There was contrast for brief
time, tits true but the subsequent action
OF our would-be hero has, through his zeal
for the Boss and his own interests, placed
him even beneath comparison with men
who would appoint ignorant negroes over
intelligent white ladies and gentlemen. lie
has turned out experienced commission
ers--meu tried, trusted. and most efficient
through years Of experience.
1t Is now being seriously asked: "What
has caused such action on the part OF q
Judge of an hitherto honored bench?"
"Did he not defy the mandates OF the
Boss in Washington"
"Did he not promise to retain the old,
tried, trusted, and able commissioners Pr
"And consequent upon this avo val, was
not the salary hitherto paid the Chancery
Jddge by the State taken from him at the
dictation of the Boss and his slaves!"
ibid he not thereafter, when his appeal
TO MAHONE's Supreme Court for the lost
salary was oil no avail, win admiration
and reaeloed salary Of $4,000 through
city appropriation by adherence to the
wishes of the people truly interested in the
proper administration OF the affairs OF the
Chancery Court OF Richmond"
These are the questions that are being
asked on every hand in this community,
and which it would be to the 'interest Of
Judge HOLIDAY to answer before the
meeting of the next Legislature. Our
columns are open for reply.
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Personal.

The Emperor Francis Joseph yesterday
unveiled monument erected at Marbure
IN memory OF Admiral Tegethofi.
Turgenehis rapidly recovering his health
ana expects soon to be able to revisit
Russia.
Henry James is spoken OF by the London
World as a cultivated Yankee, without
imagination"
Charles Wyndham, the English comedian
met with cool reception In san Francisco
His audiences would not laugh, and were
quite free with there criticisms.
Punsters have builded better than they
knew on the name OF Judge Foraker. Re-
publican candidate for Governor of Ohio.
The family name was, il Is said, originally
Fouracre, and that form Of spelling is still
retained by some Of the branches.
Mr.. Bruce JOY, the English sculptor. has
finished tine model for a bronze statue 81
Lord Frederick Cavendish. The figure il
nearly IL feet high, and represents Lord
FREDERICK with the left hand resting on the
MP, standing In one OF his familiar atti.
tudes. He Is dressed in modern costume
which Is relieved BY an Inverness cane
thrown open m front and hanging negii-
gently from the shoulders. The likeness
Is SAID 10 be remarkably successful one,
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Negro Domination,
10 the Editor of the Dispatch:

10 the Editor OF the Dispatch:
Inasmuch as our people in various parts
of the State are not entirely decided as to
what they should do in the present aspect
OF the negro problem, will you not favor
them by presenting in your columns the
rise, progress, and elimination of negro
domination in the States OF South Carolina
and Louisiana? 1t is believed that the SIM
pie recital of what took place there, and
what viii most certainly take place here
unless the current is headed off by the cleo
ton this fall, will be sufficient to decide
fully every white man in the State as to his
duty.
National politics are the merest side
show compared with the matters that are
now staring lis in the face.
AN ANXIOUS INQUIRER.
We have decided to wait for the action
OF the Lynchburg Conyention-only two
weeks ahead OF us-before saving much
more on the subject OF the color line.
When we see sound Democratic papers.
such as those OF Norfolk, Boston Halifax
county,, and Winchester. talking as they
do, 1t gives us pause. On such question,
II 1t is to be raised at all, there ought to be
a united party.
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NJ WE ADVERTISE
TO LET THE PUBLIC KNOW
WHAT WE HAVE TO SELL.

WE NOW OFFER
sMALL-FIGURED FRENCH PIQUE at 15c.
yard worth 25c.;
Another big lot of LAWNS at 8, 81, So, 10, and
l2Xc.;
A special lot Of LAWNS, wide goods and very fine,
at 6Ec.-formerly sold at 12hc.;
SHEPHERDS PLAID, nearly all wool, at 1916
worth 25c.;
FOULARD SILK, "a inches wide, at S5c worth
75c.;
WAsH-POPLIN at 4c a yard worth l2c.;
BLACK GROS-GRAIN SILK at 85c. yard
would be cheap at 81;
Big reductions in the prices of SUMMER SILKS;
PRINTED PINEAPPLE TISSUE at 15c.a yard
former price 25c;
BEST PRINTED SATTEENS at zoe. yard
former price f0c.
CURTAIN MUsLINS at 1910. worth zoe. yard,
at 161c. worth 25c.;
LINON DE DACCA at SIC. worth 13c., at zoe.
worth SOC, at 25c. worth s5c;
REMNANTS OF WHITE GOODS very cheap;
REMNANTS OF DRESS GOODS of all kinds;
MOHAIR and LINEN ULSTERS In all qualities;
HAMMOCKS at 75c., -, $3.50. and So:
BABY CARRIAGES very cheap-yOu can save
from 80 TO So by buying of us;
MACRAME TWINE in all sizes;
GOssAMER CIRCULARS, VIEWPOINTS, and
COATS for Men, Boys. Women, and Girls;
CRoQUET at s5c., sl.1O, ALSO, sl.75, and So
set;
TRUNKS. SATCHELS, BAGS, BASKETS;
TRUNK. SHAWL, and SATCHEL-STRAPS;
CREAM-COLORED LONG SILK MITTS at soc.
apair worth Zoe;
CHILDREN'S TWISTED SILK MITTS at SC. a
pair worth Csc, at SC. worth SOC.
WHITE COTTON TRIMMINGS at csc. piece
formerly sold at so, 75c., 81, and $I.25-your
choice now for 25c.:
COMBS, BRUSHES, SOAPS, T0ILET-WATERS,
HANDKERCHIEF EXTRACTS, POWDERS,
TOOTH-WASH, and TOOTH-POWDER;
ELEGANT SILK SASH-RIBBONS, inches wide,
at 63c. worth 81;
WHITE QUILTS large sze) AT csc. worth 81, at
81 worth $50, ats I 20 worth Sl.75, at $3.50
worth 81, and lots Of other bargains. AT
LEVY, DAVIS & BRAKES,
~ IL l017 and 1919 Main street.
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J. Gould's Yacht AtaIanta.

This yacht is said to be the finest piece Of
naval architecture in the world. II is $50
feet long, and cost S250,000. The cabin
and state-rooms exceed IN splendor all the
Ideals Oh the Orient. Every appointment
which taste could suggest, ingenuity de
wise, prudence dictate, or wealth command,
Is provided for trip around the world.
The larder Is full, the wine-cellar replete,
and In the medicine chest Is full supply
OF Ferry Dayis's Pain-Killer, anent the ac-
'cidents OF ship life and the diseases SPRING
ing from barrelled water. over-kept food,
sea,dampness, and rapid changes Of cli-
mate. Gould is.as wise In preserving his
life and health 8 be was In making bis
millions.
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Professor Sylvester, the eminent msthe-
matician Of the Johns Hopkins University,
announces in the Uniuersity Circular for
April that definite proof Of the possibility
Of squaring the circle has finally been rem .
dered possible--a discovery that will tend
to make the last few months period for
ever memorable In the record Of mathe.
NAUTICAL SCIENCE Central PreSbyterian.
Do we understand the learned editors O,
the Central Presbyterian to state as a fact
that such discovery has been made. Or
only. that y such discovery has been
made, 1t "wili tend to make the last few
months period forever memorable in the
record Of mathematical science"?
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Acknowledgements PICKRELL, who re-
cciyed honorable mention for so nobly re-
naming at his post on the occasion OF the
loss of the AshueIot, is a son Of Mr.. Il. W.
PICKRELL, of this city, and is not the first
young Virglnan who OF late years has re-
0ected honor upon the navy and bis native
State by doing his whole duty. Another
was the lamented Surgeon j. NJ. AMBLER.
the companion Of DE Long.