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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24

Europe and the United States have
not monopoly of great structures.
There is nothing like the great Chinese
wall, and China has the longest bridge
in the world. It's at Lagang, over an
arm Of the China Sea, and is five miles
long, built entirely Of stone, is seventy
feet high, with roadway seventy feet
wide, Mas three hundred arches. The
parapet is a balustrade, and each Of the
pillars, which are seyenty-five feet
apart, supports pedestal on which is
placed lion twenty-five feet long
made Of one block Of marble.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24

Some two weeks ago, at Jeannerette,
Louis Stancimore in playing with a
pistol accidentally shot himself. This
is much better than shooting some-
body else, as they generally do.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24

A cotemporary says "an Ice factory IS
one of the many wants Of Opelousas."
If Opelousas had an ice factory, how
could It make ice without water
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24

England, Holland, Belgium and the
United States are the only nations ID
the world that pay their annual ex-
penses.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24

The Lafayette Advertiser says there
are several cases of smallpox near
Royville.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24
cHERlFF.s SALE.

CAB. EUPH. PEI. TESTER vs.. r. Fl. LIT
TELL, TEST EXR.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24

Fresh beef sells at fifteen cents per
pound, at Alexandria.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-03-24
Wednesday, March 2Sth, 1889.
.aDJWITE.aN.CE, 81.

Music to be furnished by first-class String
Band.
pany and at all the principal stores. INCH lost
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
Personal Preference VS.. Political Princi.
pie.

No man can do himself a greater wrong
politically than to vote for candidate be-
cause he is q personal friend, who, if elect
ed, will vote for measures and act with a
party that he opposes and believes to be
detrimental, if not ruinous, to the interests
of the people. The candidate who may
thus be elected by the votes of personal
friends, though political opponents, will
not consider the wishes and views Of these
personal friends when he will be called
upon to vote for the measures which such
personal friends oppose. He would think,
and propsrly too, that to do so would be to
violate his duty, and to do an act that would
justly bring upon himself the reproach OF
violating his principles.
The voter should have as much regard
for his character and principles as the can
didate has for his, and he should be as care
full not to vote for candidate on account
of personal friendship, as the candidate
would be not to vote for such measures as
he disapproved to crafty his personal
friends, who are his political opponents.
No candidate, who deserves to be elected,
will respect any personal friend the more,
but rather less, who will vote for him on
personal grounds at the sacrifice of his
political principles.
Candidates., Of course, like to get all the
votes they can, but they have but little res
pect for the characters of such as have so
little regard for their principles as to sacri-
fee them III that way. They would like to
have the votes, but would have very little
regard for the voters. ''To ike the treason,
but to dispise the traitor" is proverbial.
The way to retain the respect Of the can
didates as well as if all others is, to act
consistently with your principles by voting
for the candidates who will represent them.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
AnA1Rnr OLD SHOES.


When the curtains are drawn and the baoy's
asleep,
And the older boy dreams on his couch up
the stair,
xur,,,1e the clouds and the moonbeams are play
ing bo-peep,
Then truce to the days weary struggle with
care;
And welcome, tried friend, sturdy foe to the
blues,
True comforter, welcome, dear, easy old shoes!
Though two, ye are one. most matchless OF
twins,
And oft, thrust in satchel, have traVeleo
afar,
When, condemned to do penance Tor carrier
sins,
The poor feet have ached in the rich palace
car;
How blissful the mome emit when, reckless to
choose,
The pilgrim in torture drew forth the old
shoes!
Yewere new long ago, and in dignifed STATE
All glossy and spotless, close-httlng anu
trig. ...o
No mortal had ventured to presage your l''ei
Loose jointed, and Jolly, and hopelesslv bie
Yet never till now q blithe theme for the
muse,
o beautiful, lovabls pair of old shoes
Though business may vex with its ups and its
downs,
Though ships may delay and though bills be
postponed,
Still, man, let his home be in fields or in towns
Finds often wearisome trouble condoned
When, easy-chair waiting, life's rose-tinted
hues
Return with the advent OF homeIy old shoes.
Come, wife, drop the mending, and sit by my
side
Let us build us castle, my sweet one in
Spain,
For our love grows the stronger, whatever be-
tide,
And we are together, for sunshine or rain;
And somehow the glamour 'twere ruin to lose
Comes back when I reach for these easy old
shoes.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

RIDDLEBERGER VERSUS Railroads.&c.
view Of the declaration Of war illuminated
against railroad corporations by Riudlebsr-
ger in his letter 80 Groner, the subioined
railroad record of Riddleoerger and his
friends may prove both interesting and i'll
stIuctive.
In the last session Of the Legislature in
which Malone had an overwhelming ma
jority we have it On the authority of Mr..
Frank Rutfin that "a law introduced and
actively advocated by Mr. Riddleberger,
chairman Of the Senate Committee on
Roads, by which III it's prescribed mode OF
settlement Of an old debt the State lost
and the company (Norfolk & Western R.
r. publicly claims to have made upwards
of $3.50, 600
The Richmond g. Danville Railroad, an
untaZeG corporation, owed the State $780,
000. This debt Riddleberger and Malone
allowed to be paid in Riddleberger bonds
worth 30 cents on the dollar, entailing q
loss upon the State or $4,000.
The Upper AppOlnattoX Company owed
the State upwards Of $1,000 and was al
lowed to discharge It's indebtedness in the
same manner, loss to the State OF So 900
Thus we see that ia the three cases we
mention Malone and his field captain Rid
dleberger robbed the State to the extent of
Norfolk & Western. $50, goo
Richmond & Danvile. .210, 900
Upper App0mattox Company. ...........5, goo
Total. ......................!SS47 1915, 900
which was given to the aforementioned
corporation. We will not say gjUeR because
we do not know what consideration passed
between the parties to the several transac-
lions, but certainly the State Of Virginia
got no compensation for these concessions,
and as far as she was concerned they were
free gifts. The true animus Of Malone in
making Riddleberger denounce railroads is
now easy to read with knowledge of the
above facts Winchester Times.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
as1-oo PER EC-ELE
PREPARED By
DIR %. F4AEEENEVi & SON,
HAGERSTOWN. ND.
Various Causes


Advancing years, care, sickness, disap-
pointment, and hereditary predisposi-
tion-all operate TO turn the hair gray,
and either CT them inclines it to shed
prematurely. AYERS HAIR VIGOR will
restore faded or gray, light or red hair
to q rich brown or deep black, as may
be desired. It softens and cleanses the
scalp, giving it q healthy action. It
removes and cures dandru1f and humors.
By its use falling hair is checked and
q new growth viii be produced in all
cases where the follicles are not de-
stroyed or the glands deoayed It's
effects are beautifully shown on brashy,
weak, or sickly hair, on which a few
applications viii produce the gloss and
freshness of youth. Harmless and sure
in its results, it is incompatible as
q dressing, and is especially valued
for the soft lustre and richness Of tone
it imparts.
AYERS HAIR VIGOR is cOlOrless;
contains neither oil nor dye; and will
not soil or color white cambria; yet
it lasts long on the hair, and keeps
it fresh and vigorous, imparting an
agreeable perfume.
For sale by ell druggists.
feb27 'S5. "
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
Pure Ground Raw Bon,
sTAUNTON, VA.
FERTILIZERS,

In advance of my regular circular, call at
tenJion OF farmers to the fine results aimed in
all parts OF the county of Augusta, and the
nelghoQrlng districts of Rockingham and
Rockor1dge counties, last year, by The use of
fertilizers; and, by reading the eXed GER
uhcates, you will find that a numb eI' of farm
ers last year tried my Fertilizers by the side of
other articles costing S. to $40 M ore per ton
with results in favor of mine. The reason of
this is easily explained by recalling the fact
that those goods were sold to the farmer by
agents of a Baltimore or Richmond manufac-
turer who make a profit OF S. to 81 per ton, af-
ter the manufacturer has already scored his
profit of S. to $40 per ton This year dealers are
disposed to dodge the question of results, and
rely on the false valuation placed on their
goods by the Ststte chemist. That all these Fer
tiliZers can be bought on the market at much
lowerprices than that put on them by the State
Chemist, shows his valuations to be incorrect
and in fact his entire theory is without foun-
dalton, as the only articles he considers in ma
king up his statements, are Soluble Phospho.
ric Acid, Ammonia and Potash. These articles
in the very soluble state are taken up by the
land in the first or second month after sowing;
and the great advantage of my Fertilizer over
others is the solid work 1t has done in the FILL
ing out of the Grain. More than half the valu-
able ingredients used in my Fertilizers are not.
considered in his table. Another proof of tho
incorrectness of this report is the tact that he
puts the best articles of Bone Meal at less than
SO per tom this he fails 20 carry out in is COL
nmn, well knowing that this statement would
not stand inspection.
Farmers, are you buying fertilizers to please
high-priced agents. and State Chemi SITS &C., OF
are you buying for best results in The Wheat
field for amount of money expend ed? When
any dealer attempts to underrat my fertili-
Zers, ask him to show such res ults as I can
show in the following certfica ties OF farmers
who used my Fertilizers last sep son. We claim
the following advantages =
l. The best drilling goods in the market.
2. Manufactured at home and sold direct to
farmers without any profit to the middle
man.
3. Better results for amount of money expend-
ed, having last year, as usual beaten many
articles costing s. to $40 more per ton.
Z. GRAHAM.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Vain as the peacock is, the weather cock
is even more vane.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

1t is notjust the thing to say you are
making a mash;' fashion now saws 81
am chilled on that feller.''
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
rs II FERTILIZER FOR
WHEAT AND GRASS.

The advantages resulting
but the the soil growth
grass which is follow.
"OEsGEEEEAA' is thing For eighteen it has been
well has the
naturally WILL
largely increased those of the preee
ding and the friends Of its early best friends nov.
has been used extensively Maryland Pcnnsyl and Virginia.
and from its abundant everywhere justified recommend
ing being well soils. No fertilizer for your
has had and continued popularity of
the largest and best farmers these three almost exclusively
Successful, provision
haused fields
of
facturers without high commercial
price solely its actual to import.
We refer yo0 beAo to Of tie turner's O0 Aave used and
yoH to enquire Of them to its merits
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Mr.. W. M. Winfree, PETERSBURG, Va,
says : ''My mother thinks there is no medi-
cine equal to Browns Iron Bitte1s for gen.
eral debility"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Policeman W. Ito group Of small boYs)-
Come; now, move on. THERE'S nothing the
matter here. Sarcastic Boy-Of course
there isn't. IF there was you wouldn't be
here.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
Lid Size Rie2

'tNo; she fingered and suffered along,
'pning all the time FOR years, the doctors
''doing her no good; and at last was cured
''by this Hop Bitters the papers say so much
''about. Indeed indeed how thankful
eve should be for that madeleine
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

=, Croquet is cute game, but Billiards is
the cue-test.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

1867 Prizes. amounting SOC
Application for rates to clubs should be made
only to the office of the Company in New Or
leans.
For further information. write clearly Civ
ing full address. Make p. .. Money Orders
payable aud address Registered Letters to
NEW ORLEANS NATIONAL ssAHE,
New Orleans, La
Ordinary letters by Mail or Express to
M. a. igAUPAIN.
New Orleans, La,
or III. q. DAUPHEN,
G07 Seventh St, Washington, D. G. augl4-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Total paid by all.....................S4SS ISL 900
For the truth OF the above facts we refer the
pubic to the officers Of the above-named COR
porations1 and for our legality and standiag to
the Mayor and Officers Of the City of New Or
loans, to the State authorities of Louisiana, and
also 10 the u. S. Officials Of Louisiana. We
claim to be legal, honest, and correct in all cur
transactions. as much SO as any business in the
country. Our standing is conceded by all who
will investigate, and our stock has for years
been sold at our Board of Brokers, and owned
by many of our best known and respected citi-
Zens.
VI. a. DAUPHFN, President.
Es- CAPITAL PRIZE, S75, 200. -6A
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
MISCELLANEOUS.
DR.. F'AHRNE'Y'S
HiIEEIA!.iTHEI BESTlRER.

r1NIE wonderful cures effected by this now we'll
q known remedy, not only in private practice
at home, but throughout the United States, has
drawn the attention of the.medcal profession to its
and Acute Govt, Jaundice, Bilious disorders and
Liver Complaint, Pimpes and Eruptions on the face,
Krysipelas, Dropsical Troubles, Painful and difficult
or Constipation MIX leg, scaId Head, Skin Dis.
eases, Ulcers and Boils, Kidney and Urinary weak
ness, Female weaknesses and letter affections.
4 large proportion of the CHRONIC AND OBSTINATE
DISEASES that afiiict MANKIND have their origin in
an impure state Of the BLOOD and depraved cond-
ZION Of the LIVER, and poisons the very fountain of
Life; and no better remedy can be used than
produce such change offeeling often to AsToNIsH
the SUFFERER. Be ADVISED and giveit trial. ALL
DNUcG1sTs AND SToREKEEPERs sell it.
SCI 90 ES-EL
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

Louisiana State Lottery Company.
"We do hereby certify that supervise The ar.
rdngen1e7ats for all tbe Monthly and Senai-Aana1a
Drawings of The Louisiana State Lottery COD1pd.
2ly, ana m person manage and control the DrdaO-
ings Themselves and that the same are conducted
Nth honesty fairness, and in good faith tO10dT6
all parties, and 10e authorize the Company to sst
this certificate aCth fac-SimiteS Of signatures
attached, IN its advertisements
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
WASHINGTON { LBE UNIVERSITY,
Lexington, Va.

Instruction in the usual academic studies,
and in the professional schools of Law and En-
gineering. Location healthful; expenses mod
crate. Next session opens Sept. 20. For cata-
logue, address CLERK OF THE FACULTY"
jyI7-2m G. W. C. LEE. President.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

other fertilizers also and the difference favor OF
Orchia isvery marked shall use largely this fall"
SAMUEL DRIVER Mt Sidney, Augusta July
1888 used oreia GHano on my wheat last fall by the side
ger, andI will therefore use it this fall
oia Gano last fall for wheat lot Of thin land andI
fertilizer any used. I will it this fall"
W. F. WELLER Stanton Augusta Co., Va writes July I 1885,
ca has done well this all who have used in this nghbo
have already Certainly be good
d g cR hos oe ~, g g 80 fe amy persons Snntop
TON stanton Xa Moan EARLY Mt Sidney Augusta Co Va VIM H.
g#ta Co., Va A p ANDERSON, Mt Sidney Augusta Co, va
s. XXI Lexington Rockdge Co. Va writes July e.
speak DR. G. G. DAVIDSON Of lexington who one Of
our best farmers says it has made him good crop wheat that the
this fall Another told he used along side OF popular fer
Both did we'll But the heayes the orcha handled very heavy
HUFFMAN, Denmark 1sookbrdge July 81
- used Oria Guano last fall on thin land about 200 pounds to
made very poor crops This year VIII yield T. or e Of wheat
spring splendid One could its effect the very row think
recommend its use to farmers generally
D. GROVE Augusta Co.. Va writes Jaly a.
1888 i used orelo nano again last fail whe and tell
that give Of my faith in
also used on oasthis spnand the yield beats GgI
THOMAS HARTMAN Stanton Augusta July 81
1885, Il bought tons OF orca Guano last fall and Used
per Of grass saw
fertilizers gross at "e all
shall use largely OF it this fall.'
JOHN GRo3Ms Sidney augusta Co. writes July 20 1888:
fore 50 well pleased with it that shall this fall
B RUBUsIT saqnon writes Jgy2l 1883 THE
market. will use this fall"
hHIE SS@1T Vs. SON. saDn'on vo W F. "Hn'o" aSr
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

NEW ORLEANS, August 1, 1888.
TO THE PUBLIC!
INVESTIGATE FOR YOURSELVES.

Postmaster General Gresham having pub
lished WiIlful and malicious falsehood in re-
gard to the character of The Louisiana State
Lottery Company, the following facts are given
to the public to prove his statement, that we
are engaged in a fraudulent business, to be false
and untrue:-
Amount of prizes paid by The Louisiana
State Lottery Company from January l, 1879,
to presene date:-
Paid to Southern Express Co., New
Orleans, L. NJ. Wescoat, Manager. 81 1853 300
Paid to Louisiana National Bank,
Jos. H. Oglesby. President.......... 1853 900
Paid to Louisiana State National Bank,
S. II. Kennedy, President................ 125. 100
Paid to New Orleans National Bank,
A. Baldwin. President...-......... $3.50
Paid to Union National Bank,
S. Charlaron, Cashier............. 64,45O
Paid to Citizens Bank,
E. l.. Carriere, President.............. $1,000
Paid to Germania National Bank,
Jules Cassard, President. 10000
Paid TO Hibernia National Bank,
Chas. Palfrey, Cashier. $1,000
Paid to Canal Bank, Ed. Toby, Cashier, Is, $50
'' Jos. Mitchell, Cashier. ................ 5000
Total paid as abcve.................. 50 25S. $50
Paid in sums of under $1,000 at the
various offices of the Company,
throughout the United States...... 2, 81, 4l0
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
WOODBRIDGE, TRAVERS & CO., Importers,
ABUCHAMATg,@ WHARF. BALTIMORE

GEORGES PEYTON Staunton Augusta Co.. Va writes July 81
1885, used Orcla wheat last fall feel that
much in its praise. has given crop wheat
Ospeo quality and have of the remarkable stands grass
very marked. l shall largely this fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

SAMUEL DRIVER Mt Sidney Augusta Co. Va, writes July 90
Ocia wheat fall, the side
Orcha by fert
and will therefore this fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
TE@VTMONTAE&..

used Augusta Fertilizer last fall on wheat
by the side Of another article costing 50 per ton
more, and The Augusta is equally as good: also
used Star Phosphate with equally good results
and will use il $gain.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

have used your Fertilizer now for ouite O.
number OF ears and have, dGring tins time.
tried EN- by the side of .. numb r of FertiIi.
your Fertilizers This gear were used by the
side Of P-Brand, Costing $40 more per ton.
with best results In ptvOr OF Augusta.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

have used y0ur Star Phosphate for two years
with splendid results in grain and grass Have
splendid stand of grass this year. Expect to
use it again this fall
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04
TEEz VETS " BEST

NEAR VIRGINIA HOTEL,
dec2 Staunton, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

l used your ugusta Fertilizer by the side of
D-----Bone price about the same and all
my harvest hands decide in favor of Augusta,
as the wheat YVES to inches taller and much
better. viii use it again.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1883-09-04

ka5- CAPITAL PRIZE, 1913, 200. -@A
tickets only So. Shares in proportion
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-01
City and Country In France.

The inhabitants of the country, the
most prolific part of the population, are
continually floating toward the towns,
and there become unprolifc. The whole
population of France is, it is true, in
creasing slowly, but the rural part Of the
population is positively diminishing, and
the diminution becomes more and more
marked every year. In fact, If the town
population continued to increase as at
present and the rural population to de-
crease, tho country districts of France
would become quite depopulated. As it
is, a large share of the rural work at
harvest times, and nearly all the rough
work OF excavation on new docks and
railways are done by Belgian, italian
and Spanish immigrants.
This absorption of the population Of
the country into large towns is a phe-
nomenon Of the times, remarkable in
other countries as we'll as France, al
though France affords the most striking
instance of the tendency ; and this con-
slant set Of the country populations
toward the towns in France not only
denudes the rural districts of their in
habitants, but the immigrants, in chang.
ing q country life for q town life, become
themselves less reproductive, since the
birth-rate in large towns is normally less
than that Of the country ; and we know
that large towns like London and Paris
have their populations maintained and
increased by the continued flow of i'm.
migrants from the country, SO much 90
that in these capitals it is rare to meet ii
society with a man born in the metrop
oils. itself, and families which take NJ
their residence in a metropolis usually
become extinct after two Or three gen
erations.-London Times.
The Eaton Democrat. (Eaton, Ohio) 1875-1903, 1883-03-01
Canker Worms.

This insect goes through apple Or
chards, and stripping off all foliage,
leaves the trees with the appearance of
having been swept with fire. Repeated
defoliation checks their vigor and event.
ually destroys them. But the insect
spreads slowly, and abundant time is
given to meet and destroy them. Tarred
bands around the trunks exclude them
for a while, but when very numerous a
bridge is formed of the trapped and dead
worms, and new corners crawl over At
q recent discussion of the Massachusetts,
Historical Society, j. w. Manning said
that the orchard of Mr.. Thurlow, of West
Newberrv, was devastated with canker
worms. but by the use of printers ink
spread on paper belts, at an expense OF
four and a half cents a tree, the tree was
efficiently protected, and a crop of nine
hundred barrels of the best Baldwins
was obtained the first year, seven hun
dred the second and fourteen hundred
of the orchard. Two other members
recommended the residuum from kero-
sene oil as much better than printers
ink for this purpose. j.. j. H. Gregory
had used fish-oil for destroying canker
worms, and destroyed the orchard. The
best, most efficient and cheapest remedy
is showering or spraying with a mixture
of Paris green in five hundred times its
bulk of water. and taking care not to
turn any sheep Or other animals in
the orchard till at least n heavy rain
has washed the poison from the grass if
it has been seeded. One or two spray
ings annually to orchards would doubt
less be well paid for by the destruction
of other insects, or all those which eat
solid food and would thus swallow the
poison.-Country Gentleman.