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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13
HUMOROUS.

"A nipping air The one the mos
quito sings before he bites. II ibiladel-
Dlia Herald.
When hen retires for the night,
it is quite proper to speak of her as
rooster. Rochester Post Express.
:. Colorado has no SLEEPY Hollows, "
but has plenty Of material for such a
place. Its mountains are full of Can
yaWns.
Philadelphia ladies are learning
baseball; one of them has caught her
husband out several times already.
Boston Bulletin.
-"Well, said Amy, after patiently
trying for an hour to drown a worm in
Horse Creek, without being rewarded
by even a tnibble; well, fishing isn't
what it's cracked up to be- More
slangp' exclaimed the high-school girl;
1.yo1 should say: Fishing is not pull
verified according to the original inten-
tion..' ".-Oa city Derrick. 81 Z Y I
-ssHow is it you can tell such whop-
pers?'' asked caller, addressing the
editor Of the !fsh-story department.
g4sWeIl, YOU see,'' replied! the editor,
has that to do with it?a "a great
deal. When we are writing fish-stories
we usually have Anna nigh US to help
u.s. The caller was carried to the hos
pital. Chicago Times.
The old gentleman met him at the
door, almost before Hernandez hand
had left the bell-knob, and with one
courtly gesture OF his paternal hand
waved the young man in the general
direction III The front gate. Hernandez
pbeyed, with infinite tact and courtesy,
remarking as he moseyed down the de-
serted street, that he knew the signal
service had predicted a cool wave from
the northeast, but he had no idea it
would get along 50 soon. Detroit i'ost.
Five or SIX couples had been invited
in to play cards and listen to music,
and peaches had been passed with other
refreshments. The party was just
ready to break up when the terror of the
family entered the parlor and called
out: There, pa, what did ma tell your
The g governor probably knew what
was coming, but before he could get the
youngster out of the way he shot off the
other barrel with: ma said if we
bought clilgstone peaches We save at
least halt, and we have. Detroit FREE
Press.
Little Mary, who is very much in.
terested in studying .'the laws OF
health" since school began, had been
asking Mr.. Rather all sorts Of questions
shout diseases and their remedies.
Now, papa" she continued, IF you
neglect bad cold you lay a foundation
J. for the consumption, don't you?''
Eyes, answered her father. 'sAnd
consumptives are thin and pale, arm
they?n yes ssWhat other signs
are there in, well, in quick consump-
ton, papa?'' Five minutes for refresh
ments, posted in railroad stations re-
sponded r. The examination closed.
Boston Co4saer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13
Large Ranches and Small Farms.

The breeding of cattle on the Western
plains has long been lucrative busi-
ness. 1t has enriched thousands of men
of limited means. Four-year old steers
could be raised for about $3.50 eack
and were then sold for .S1S to S25 at the
railway station. But the old conditions
are changing. The settlement of the
Western country has limited the free
pasture lands, and, as in all other oceu-
pations, the large cattle breeders have
driven out the smaller ones. The BUSH
ness is being concentrated into the
hands Of a few men comparatively; but
this monopolizing tendency has some
advantages. The land is being fenced
in, and successful endeavors are max
ING to improve the quality of the stock.
American beef and mutton are now
equal to, and will soon be the best of.
any in the world. When ensilage is
well understood in the Middle and
Northern States we will probably be
able to raise more of our own cattle to
supply the local demand, and then
doubtless the smaller capitalists viii
again have chance. Ensilage, it will
be remembered, is the system by which
fodder is kept succulent and fresh all
through the winter months. 1t CORE
spends to the canning Of fruit and vege-
tables, and is comparatively inexpen-
sive process. But while the great droves
of cattle on the Western plains are get
ting into fewer. hands, it is also true
that the large farmers are monopolizing
the soil to the exclusion of the smaller
tiller Of the earth in all the prairie coun-
tries. This tendency to make great
land and cattle kings is not wholesome
one, for the hope Of our country is, after
all, in a farming class which tills its
own soil and are not hirelings. Luckily,
in other parts Of the country there is a
steady increase Of the number of farm
ers who own 500 and less acres. In
California, for instance, there are but
little over 5, 200 farms Of more than 500
acres, while there are over 10000 OF
less than 500 acres. All the billy and
mountainous region of the country, in
Guiding the ocean slopes, is more suit
able for small than large farms. In the
neighborhood of the great cities. also,
the fruit and vegetable farms are always
limited in extent. Landlordism is more
likely to develop its evils on our West
ern prairies than in any other part OF
the country.-Demorest's Monthly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13
HOME. FARM AND GARDEN.

The best wheat always comes from
land previously sown to clover.-N \.
Herald.
Try Persian Insect Powder on the
bugs, and if that is ineffective, pulyer-
lied borax.-M. 7. Tribune.
Laying turf can be done successful
ly in dry, hot weather, says Peter Hen
derson, by simply covering it when fin
ished and before it gets too dry with
about a quarter Of an inch of light soil,
put through half-inch sieve. The
grass will begin to grow through this
soil in very few days. -E1change.
Vegetable Rank
Captain Corn. in the garden,
Straight and strong and tall.
No matter. now high his neighbors grow,
He overtops them ALL
With sken plume and bright green cloak
He really cuts dash;
But when he marries Lima Bean,
He'll lose his rank-I think its mean
And be plain Succo-Tash.
-Harper's Young People. i
"A Kentucky paper says that the
breeding of fast horses has been much
condemned, but it has done immense
good to agricultural interests. 1t has
turned the farmers pot-bellied, long
headed. stumbling, staggering plug into
a smart, bright, quick-stepping horse
that can do twice the amount of work
his predecessor was capable of, and trot
off to market or to church in quarter
of the time.
The Gardeners Chronicle relates an
instance where apples and pears were
planted on heavy clay, which had been
trenched down to '.an iron hard pan. :
The trees made no growth, and moss
and lichens grew ON them. The orchard
was then thoroughly drained. In six
months the lichens began to disappear,s
and the next year a fine growth was
made. The soil had been warmed by
the drainage, and the fertility had been
made accessible to the growing roots.
Cinnamon tarts please the children.
To eight ounces of butter allow one
pound of flour, one pound of brown
sugar, three eggs; rub the butter and
sugar to cream. add the eggs, leaving
out the white of one, stir in the flour,
roll thin and cut in three-inch squares.
Before putting into the oven, rub the
top with the white of the egg, and
sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar
mixed A blanched almond or an En-
glish walnut may be placed in the CEN
ter, or may be broken in bits and a piece
put at each corner.-Detroit Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13
Our YouIg Readers.
WHICH DO I LIKE THE BEST?

When Tn little city girl,
Each day in pleasant weather,
/ dress myself all III my best
Ny big white hat and feather.
Nv pretty Mother Hubbard cloak,
And boots and gloves all neat,
And with my silkcn para-ol
Go walking down the street.
/ fold my hands together, so,
And turn my toes quite out:
Mamma says little girls should not
Be gazing all about.
And if run or jump. you know,
My hair gets out of curl;
So quietly take my walk,
When I'm city girl.
When Tn little country girl,
Up almost with the sun.
I take my old straw hat. and out
Into the grass run.
No gloves. no parasol. no hat
Ut comes right OF, you know,
And no one near to see how fast
Across the fields | go.
No need to think about my dress,
Or care for crf1np or curl,
I run and play the live-long day
When Pm country girl.
oh, yes, the city suits mamma,
And sister and the rest,
But tell me, tell me truly, which
You think like the best.
- YOUTHS Companion
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13

Mr.. L. N. Fowler, one of the origi-
nal phrenologists who could tell from
the bunions on a boys head whether he
was to be hanged or to be a missionary;
has arrived in this country and will
lecture during the winter.-M f.t
Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13
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A FOx.Hunt.

Mr. Mulkittrick, of the Queens Coun-
ty Hunt, was presented with a splendid
hound and he determined to try it. He
purchased fox and let it loose in the
woods. Then he mounted his horse,
..unleashed'' the hound. and started in
pursuit. The chase was long one, and
it led him over the fields and far away.
He ruined field after field of cabbages,
potatoes, and other garden stuffs,:
doubled three or four times, and finally
came up in farm-yard.
He saw the dog rush through, but
could see no fox. Finally the fox
darted into sight in close pursuit
of the dog, and a domestic cat was
chasing both. The dog rushed under
the farmers stoop, with the fox good
second and the cat third.
just then the farmer came out with
a gun and blazed away under the stoop.
The three animals made break and
dashed into the hennery.
When the farmer and Mr.. Mulkittrick
arrived the dog, cat and fox were en-
gagged in tussle for the possession of a
sturdy old rooster. Mr.. Mulkittrick
blazed away and shot three chickens
that were on the other side of the barn.
Then the farmer pulled and shot the
hound. Then the fox pulled and car
ried off the chickens and the cat. The
farmer was about to give the other bar
rel to Mr.. Mulkittrick, but he consent
ed to swap off the horse for the absent
but not forgotten fowl, aud he threw in
the dog to boot. AS the dog was too
dead to boot the farmer booted Mr..
Mulkittrick, and all hands went away
satisfied. 7. World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-10-13

One Of the most important of the
mercantile institutions Of Berlin is an
Egg Exchange. AS the city consumes
more than i2,ooo,ooo dozens OF eggs
annually it is business of very great
Importance. On the forenoons of two
days in the week the Produce Exchange
is wholly given up to the egg dealers,
both male and female Uniform rates
Tor eggs are thus established which are
observed by all dealers.
National Republican., 1883-06-11
WEDNESDAYS COMING

Inauguration of the B. 81 O.'s Special
Weekly Trips 90 the Ear Famed Cav
erns OF Luray.
The b. & o. inaugurates its every Wednes-
day special excursions to Luray Caverns this
week, aud they promise to be the elite trips
Of the summer. Certainly every care has
been taken to make them such. The most
spacious and elegant new coaches ever seen
in this part OF the country have been pro-
vided for these occasions, and u new and de-
cidedly pleasing innovation is the numbering
of seats and the arrangements perfected for re-
serving every excursionst seat for the round
trip To this end diagrams of the cars have
been prepared, and the choice of seats offered
precisely as in parlor and sleeping cars. Upon
purchase of ticket coupon is given noting
the seat reserved, thus obviating any rush
for the cars either prior to the start or the re-
turn.
Already several parties have been made up
| for the Luray trip and seats engaged so that
| all will be together. Only such number Of
cars will be taken from Washington as will
comfortably accommodate one hundred and
| fifty people, and when that number of tickets
are sold the sale will close. This admirable
| feature will be appreciated by those who dis
| like crowds, as it will render the entertain
ment of the cxcursionists certain and afford
! all plenty of elbow room en- route as well as
| within the caverns. 1t should be borne in
mind that ut Luray the arrangements are
such rs to mako change of clothing unneces-
sary, full aud most thorough inspection of
| all portions of the caverns being permitted
without inconvenience of any description.
The effect of the electric light within the
caverns is indcscribably awe-inspiring, and
whether underground or above ground the
trip to Luray is one of unending charm. The
hotel Is most delightful place. Built
in the Queen Anne style of architecture, there
are numberless shady porchcs, while within
the quaint form of structure and the beauti-
full furnishing causes one to wish that the
time given TO remain were days instead of
hours The b. q .. special excursion trains
will be run through OH fast time, making no
stops and with no change of cars. Leaving at
$3.50 in the morning, the arrival will be at 1,
and after four hours in the caverns tho excur-
sionists will embark for the return trip at .,
reaching home at 10:40. No question should
be entertained rs to making the trip promptly
on timo, as every means have been taken to
insure it. With every excursion there will
be special conductor whose sole duty will
be to give information and look out for the
comfort and entertainment of the passengers
Thoroughly conversant with the country
traversed, rs well as with the caverns, he
will be found a valuable guide and contribute
largely to the pleasure of the day. The rate
fixed for the round is very low, $3.50, which
includes admission to the caverns.
National Republican., 1883-06-11
Tho Regatta.

The Analostans are securing subscription
to enable them to employ trainer.
Their annual regatta will be held June
30. The club held a meeting Satur
day evening to hear the report OF tho
special committee on the Potomac re-
gatta. The committee reported the facts in
the case viz. The refusal of the Columbia
club to cooperate with the majority Of tho
clubs in arranging for the regatta, and asked
for instructionsA general interchange Of views
was then held by the members present, the
unanimous feeling being that the club should
for its own credit, proceed TO work and make
the affair as successful as possible under the
circumstances The committee was continued
in force TO act in concert with the Potomacs
with the understanding that they should do
everything in their power to advance the
National Republican., 1883-06-11
THE COURTS.
Saturdays transactions by the District
Judiciary.
DIVORCE GRANTED.

Judiciary.
DIVORCE GRANTED.
Judge James made decree of divorce on
Saturday in the suit of Charles Gersdorfr
against Mary Gesdorfr nee Boernstein. They
were married in 1873, and he charges that
while in Egypt she deserted him and com
mitted adultery.
BILL FOR RECOVERY OF BONDS.
w. Pierce Bell as attorney for James II.
MARI, administrator of Erhardt Mack, de-
ceased, filed bill against Edward Kubel for
the recovery of United States bonds. The
bill states that in 1879 the defendant received
from Mack six $1,000 United States bonds to
be returned on demand. which when made
was refused
AN ASSIGNMENT.
An assignment from w. s. Mitchell and
wife to Reginald Fendall was filed on Satur-
day, by which Mr.. Mitchell transfers his
household furniture, stock in his store and all
outstanding accounts.
CHANGE OF JUDGES.
Judge Cox will preside in the circuit court
for the rest of this month, Judge Macarthur
going to the general torn bench.
SUIT FOR A SALE.
Sarah Fugett, trustee, on Saturday entered
suit, by f. T. Browning against
Benjamin Freeman and others, trustees, and
r. L. Tullock, for the sale of lot 10, subdivis-
ion of lot g. square 565, to satisfy creditors
bill against Freeman.
SUIT AGAINST A RAILWAY.
The marshal has impaueled jury Of in
QUESTION to assess damages to the property of
John NJ. Springmsn, at the corner Of Mary
land avenue and Sixth street southwest,
caused, il is alleged, by the location of the
Baltimore and Potomac railway on Sixth
street in front of his property. The jury will
return verdict to-day
THE RECORD.
courtin General TSrm-Chief Jitstice C1rer Justice,
Macarthur and HdDner.-Assignmen for to. day
Tho Grant case.
Circuit Court--Jldqe Mac drthur.- Kendall VS.
Striby and Catrmorn; Judgment by default.
Riverside Print company vs., Snclbaker; five days
to plead. Peyton VS.. Baltimore and Potomac
amend. Costello VS.. Knight; demurrer to declare
United States VS.. Dudley Ut al; demurrer to plea
sustained leave to amend in ten days. United
States vs. Boon ct al (three SUITS same. Daily VS.
to- day. Assignment-l56, l57 a. 81 3d. 100, 12, and
| l49
| Equity Court-J,Idoe Jdmes.-Burke VS. Bartlett
motion for receiver denied and cause referred tc
auditor. Gersdorf VS.. Gersdorlf divorce a vim
mat granted. Middleton vs. Middleton; reference
to auditor ordered Dallas VS.. Dallas reference tc
| J. A. Clarke decree denied. Gilmore VS.. Devlin
motion to vacate decree denied. Adjourned
uutil to day. No assignment.
Probate Court-Jud0e Jdnes.-James W. Gray;
| guardian to his minor sons and order of appoint.
ment 10 each, bond 81 500 aud $500. VIII of Hay.
| ward NJ. Hutchinson exhibited and proven
| Estate Of B. f. Gridley: j. A. Gridley bonded n,
administrator in $500 Estate of Rachel John
granted Estate of Noble Young; receipt for let
| ters filed.
National Republican., 1883-06-11
THE COMMISSIONERS.
Saturdays transactions Mt the District
Buildings.

Saturdays transactions Mt the District
Buildings.
F. NJ. Draney has been awarded the con-
tract for removing garbage for the next fiscal
year.
The commissioners have appointed James
II. Smith school trustee, vice Wormley, re-
signed.
r. w. Darby has been awarded the contract
for reconstructing the old town hall in George
town.
The commissioners have granted the Wash
ington Gaslight company permission to lay
mains on streets to be improved.
Inspector of Buildings Entwisle has pro-
nounced the school Fourteenth and l. streets
to be safe.
The application Of the Washington Gas
company for permission to lay gas mains on
Fourteenth street, between Pennsylvania
avenue and + street, was approved by the
commissioners Saturday. The application to
lay mains on Eighteenth street is under
| advsement.
The commissioners have transmitted a letter
to Mr.. VIM. Birney, an attorney for Isaac NJ
Carey, who claims money paid by him to Mr.
Raft, stating the matter is not within their
jurisdiction.
On Thursday the commissioners changed
section % of the building regulations pro
hibiting the projections heretofore allowed
ON Pennsylvania avenue west of the capitol
and on the south side of Pennsylvania avenue
| from Second to Seventh streets east Seventh
street west its entire length Ninth street
west, between street north and New York
avenue; + street, between Seventh and Fif
teenth streets west, and ID street north be-
tween Sixth and Tenth streets, except show
windows, areas and colonnades, which shall
not project moro than six feet from the build
ing when their erection is permitted.
Deaths reported for June 8: Carl G. Git
tings, hydrocephalus; Jared w. Mott, genera
dropsy; Lena Phoenix, pneumonia Emmi
Moore, phthisis; Mary Buckley, phthisis; LEM
Rosendale, darrhea; Ann Gibbons, senil
debility; William Y. De Neal, paralysis; Geo
g. Dunn, phthisis pulmonalis; Sarah H. Ter
rell, meningitis.
Deaths reported for June 10: Rebecca Hill
hemiphlegia; Mary Johnson, cancer of breast
Janey G. Hopkins, marasmus; Margaret A
Addison, phthisis pulmonalis; Martha
johnson, frismus nascentium Oliver G. Black
phthisis; James Thomas, capillary bronchitis
National Republican., 1883-06-11
AN INSURANCE INQUIRY.
The Commissioners Considering the Prob
lem OF Insuring the School Property.

lem OF Insuring the School Property.
Commissioners West and Edmonds are max
ing inquiries in regard to the responsibilities
of the insurance companies doing business in
Washington. The commissioners will be
called upon soon to insure the district school
and other property, and they are casting
about for sound companies to insure in. Com
missioner Edmonds declares himself openly
that everything being equal he will favor in
suring in the home companies, provided they
can give satisfactory assurances that they arc
in good condition, and that they can carry
out their part of the contract. If they can do
this, and will underwrite on the same terms
as responsible agency companies, Eo is in fa-
vor of giving local people the business, other
wise not. "I want to do this business on bus-
ness principles, and precisely as l would if
were doing it for myself" he said.
Commissioner West was glad to see in
quries made in this direction. He
was an anxious inquirer himself, and
wanted light rs much as anybody. He
knew of no serious discrimination against
home companies as stated in an insurance
communication published a few days ago.
The home companies are taxed 81 800 on
every 100000 of capital stock, but the agency
companies are taxed on their business. Then
again agency companies pay tax on their
capital in the states under whose laws they
are organized. 1t is not clear where the dis
elimination comes in.
Seekers after Light are liable to be accom-.
modated If they watch and pray and keep
eyes and ears open.
National Republican., 1883-06-11


WAsHINGToN d. G., June 8, 1881
Sealed proposals will be received at the United
States treasury Department until o'clock p. m.
SATURDAY, June 20, 1883 for supplying 1900
yards more OF less, of the best full five frame body
Brussels carpet and 1000 yards, less. OF the
best American carpet lining for United States Public
Buildings, to be delivered at the Treasury Depart
ment, Washington, ID. G., In such quantities and at
such times us may be required.
No bids will be considered unless made by man
ufacturer or regular dealer In carpet, and accompa-
MED hv deposit OF $1,000 Uni States money. or
cert he check for that amount, a. guarantee OF
goou iiith. Deposit of successful bidder will he
tained until contract Is entered into and bOnd given
with not less than two suretes In the penal sum of
5000, conditioned that terms of contract shall be
faithfully executed
Bids must state the price per yard and must be ac-
companied by sample of one and one.hnlf yards Of
carpet, with makers name marked thereon, and one
yard of carpet lining as specimens of the quality Of
the goods to be furnished.
The Department reserves the right to reject any OF
all bids and TO waive defects
Bids should be addressed to the Secretary Of the
Treasury, and indorsed Proposals for Carpet and
Carpet Lining
CHAS. ]. FoLGER,
National Republican., 1883-06-11
Is PosToFFICE NOTICE

nIP. PoSToFFlCE NOTICE
Foreign mails for the week ending June 10. will
close at this otice as follows;
south Pacific Ports, and the West Coast Of Mexico,
per steamship Colon via Aspnwall.
TUESDAY.-At 8 q. M. for Europe, per steamship /
Wyoming via Queenstown; at 10 q. m. for HayiI
A Ta pSr su az vGan
wEPNEsRAYAt m for Europe per steam
and France must be directed per Serva,p; at
Gr Sn H sreen psn sters for 0e reS S
Britain and other other European countries must t be d.
S's1 per steanshp R psf st. aerman via H%vTe at 10 a. M
forthe Netherlands direct, per steamship r Caand,
H andS per- sssamsap Bsrmad m so' the
THURSDAE.-Atg H. M for France Germany, &c,
per steamship Hammonla, via Plymouth, Cher
bourg, and Hamburg uetlers tor Great Britain and
other European countries must be directed per
Brittanic Via oueenstawn et1efs for "a Germany and
France must be directed per Brittanic y; at 1880
m. m for for Cuba. The West Indies, and Mckee per per
Steamship CITY OF Alexandria, via Havana.
FRiDAG,;TiAt a. n' tSr Newfoundland and s''
sATURpAY.|At ii a, m. for Germany, &c, per
letters for Great Britain and other European coun.
tries must be directed per salier"l; at IL a. m.
GLASGOW & at II a. M for ri Belgium direct per stea.
ship switzerland, yia Antwerp; at Il a. m, for
uetters tor Germany and scotland must be di.
Tscted 'per Baltic ~; a. lSo M p m , for % Cuba and
suNbHAWY,~At " Il 100 p. m. for HoSduras and Living
ston' per steamship Wanderer via New Orleans ,,,
tvia San Francisco) close here June '2l at
p. m. Malls FOR Australia, New zealand, Sandwich
@via S san FrancIsco close s here june 'gs at % M
U hs OF II
overland transit TO san Francisco. Mails from the
sailing Of steamers s are dispatched thence the S same
HENRY G. PEARSON.
| Postmaster.