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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
Virgins Theory.

Il I 5s}ba ~ si * L .fse
In order that the value Of Mr.. Wig
gins predictions may be apprec ated
by the timorous part of the public it is
only necessary that the records OF past
years be glanced at. March comes in
like a Hon. says the proverb. "and
goes out like a lamb. II 1t is rarely,
however, that the saying comes true in
this latitude. Mr.. Virgins, like sem
sible prophet. chose that one of the
months of the year during which Ma
ture, in the struggle between winter and
summer, tries to assert itself. The fol-
lowing brief synopsis of the storms OF
March for ten years will show how safe
it was to predict a storm on any three
DAYS of March:
March, 1879, shook its name likes
true monarch of the desert. and roared
at sundry times to the tune of sixty
miles an hour throughout the Gulf of
Mexico and the South Atlantic States.
In 1873 March also proved to be q
very stormy month, eleven severe dis
turbances having passed across the
country.
In 1874 there were noless than twelve
storms or cyclones that Travelled the
country from the Rocky Mountains, do
ing great damage.
March. 1875, showed severe storm
raging along the New Jersey and Gulf
coasts during the I'd, Sd, 4th, 5th and
Sth. Eleven storms, most Of which
were severe, visited the country that
month.
The storms of March, 1876 were
eight in number. In many places the
wind blew over fifty miles per hour.
The Atlantic and Gulf coasts were the
greatest sufferers.
In March, 1877, there were twelve dis
turbances, accompanied by destructive
gales.
March, 1878, WILDE long remembered
by the terrific storms both on the At
aantic coast and in the Northwest. The
snow-storm in the latter district was the
most severe on record. 81 i3 ;...
The meteorological record of March,
a879, would impress any one who
studies it that it IS avery simple matter
TO predict great storm during the
month, with immense chances of sue
cess. No less than eight storms crossed
the territory between the Rocky Mount
aims and the Atlantic coast, many OF
them being traceable from the Pacific.
In March. 1880. sixteen disturbances
crossed the country, mainly from the
Northwest, but some of which causeA
gales of wind amounting to fifty-six
miles an hour along the Atlantic coast.
In March, 1881, there were nine
storms reported, during the movement
of whicIl.such wind relocities Were at
tanned as: Delaware Breakwa. er, seven.
'ty miles; Cape May, forty-four miles;
Sandy Hook. fifty-six miles; Thatcher
island. sixty six miles; New York. for
ty-eight, and Hatteras ffty-eight miles.
From the above it will be seen that it
would be by far more difficult to- guess
at clear day than a bad one during
CHS month. IN. ]. Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
Our Young Readers.
DECEIT

With forehead star and silver tail,
And three white feet to match,
The gay, half-broken sorrel colt,
Which enc of us could catch?
!" can" said Dick; I'm goo for that's"
He slowly shook his empty hat,
She'll think it's full of corn" said he;
q Stand back, and she will come to me-
Her head the shy, proud creature raised,
As mid the daisy mowers she grazed;
Then down the hill, across the brook,
Delaying oft, her way she took;
Then changed her pace, and moving quick,
She hurried on aud came to Dick.
/" Ha. ha,' he cried, I've caught you, Beck.
And put the halter round her neck.
But soon there came another day,
And, eager for ride
!" I'll go and catch the colt again;
Ican,'' said Dick with pride.
So up the stony pasture lane.
And up the hill, he trudged again;
And when he saw the colt. as slow
He shook his old hat to and fro,
/" She'll think it's full of corn" he thought,
q And shall have her quickly caught
Beck, Beck he called, and at the sound
The restless beauty looked around,
Then made quick. impatient turn,
And galloped Off among the fern.
And when beneath tree she stopped,
And leisurely some clover cropped,
Dick followed after, but in vain;
His hand was just upon her name.
When off she flew as flies the wind.
And. painting, he pressed on behind. b
Down through the brake, the brook across,
Ger bushes, thistles, mounds of moss
Round and around the place they passed,
Till, breathless, Dick sank down Mt last;
Threw by, provoked |, his empty hat. "
!" The colt he said, remembers that!
There's always trouble from deceit; {sS3
III never try again to cheat
-Maiiaa Douglas, Il, Our Little Ones.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

Benjamin Franklin old ssbull' s-eye''
watch is owned by . man in Lancaster,
Pa. Large offers have been refused for
this watch, including one Of 81, 900 per
annum for ten years, from New York
watch company, simply for the loan of
the watch during that period to display
In the window of their Office on Broad
way.--Pstssbnrgh Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
Colonel Wiekha1n Hoffman,

Colonel Wickham Hoffman, who
was recently nominated as Minister to
Denmark. served as an officer in the
army during the War of the Rebellion,
and was appointed Secretary OF Lega-
ton in Franca in 1867. He was then
transferred to London, and from Lon
don to St. Petersburg, which post he
now; vacates on his promotion as Min
lister resident at Copenhagen.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

The famous Gridley sack OF -four
which was sold and resold during the
war often enough to net $500. 600 Tor
the fund OF the Sanitary Commls
is to be put on exhibition at stockton,
Cal. The sack started on its travels IN
Nevada. 1t must BY this time be get
ting little stale.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

John Gainsiver, Of South Bay City,
Mich, while in the army, about twenty
years ago, was wounded IN the cheek.
and he has experienced but little
trouble therefrom until quite recently,
when it began to cause him pain, and
one day lecently he had an examlnta "a,
ton made, when the physician removed
several pieces of bone.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
AUNT ADDIE

Gives young housekeepers and young mothers
good advice in letters to the Household Depart
meat. Regular letters from Aunt Eva,' "May-
belle, Jennie Joslyn," Mrs Geo. Caswell," and
q score of regular correspondents.
The Ladies' and Household De.
partment, under the charge of Mrs Louisa
Knapp, devotes one whole page to Household
Matters every week and is Gust Splendid Every
thing bright and original no stale receipts. Prac
tical hints for Housekeepers, How to Dress Well
Ind I'M Economically. How to Entertain Company,
Wholesome Advice to Young Girls, How to Care
Tor Children, How to Knit, Crochet and do all
kinds Of Fancy Work, How to take Care of the
Sick, All the Latest Fashions
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

standard medicine for curing Brights disease,
dropsy, kidney, bladder and glanGalar maladies Is
Hunts Remedy Female weakness pain in the back
and loins gravel diabetes, intemperance, excess and
prostratfon the system are cured by Hunts
Remedy. Hunts Remedy imparts health and ytgor to
the constitution when it has become Gebitated hunts
Remedy restores the invalid to health.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

we Present NO Pretended Miracle
ssTrutfl is Mighty and Must Prevail.,-
No Sophistry can Withstand the Power
of its Honest Utterance.
Editor of Erentng Press
DEAR S1E-Fceng deeply grateful for The great bene-
fits which Ihave received from the use OF very yau-
able article which has its origin and home In our beau
tiful city and hoping that Others who are afflicted as
have been may like relief from its use, beg them
diligence of few lines in your valuable paper tor the
privilege Of communicating to you brief statement OF
facts for the benefit the multitude OF sufferers to be
met with on every side Many of my friends well know
that have been very severely afflicted with heart dis
ease for number of years. and have suffered from it
as only those can suffer who have that diseases 1t re-
duccd my strength SO low that could scarcely Was
across my ROOM and the least cxeron rendered me 30
short bfcahed that dared scarcely move. and life
seemed very burdensome. was treated for my maa-
dy by the best physicians and derived no beneht rom
their treatment or prescriptions until was advised BY
nv family physician to use Hunts Remedy, as my
trouble was caused by naction of my kidneys. which
affected very seriously the action Of my heart. COM
menced taking having little faithinit or any other
incidence and it has helped me wonderfully. and am
now great deal better, and have been ever since
Ibegan It's use. In have taken no medicine that
has benefited so greatly My breathing Is easy and
have gained In strength much that am able to do
my housework. I chcerfully reco mmcnd Hunts keme-
dy to all who may be afflicted as have been, or VINO
are suffering from general debility and nervous pros
tration RespectfulIy Mrs. A. O. ROCKWELL,
Pearl Street, Providence, r. ].
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
NOSE SKINNER,

Is regular contributor, and his letters are to be-
found only in our columns. Youths Column is
complete, with stories of adventure by land and
sen. Puzzles and Home Amusements.
Detective Sketches. exposing all city sharp
ers, frauds and humbugs. Our Home Stories,
several every week, are complete, and selected
from the pens of well known writers. -. -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
COL. D. D. r. MOORE.

Founder, and for twenty-five years, editor Of
Moores RH,aa Nsa. Yorks,, is the agricultural
edltor OF the TRIBUNE and FARMER, and con-
ducts the best and liveliest agricultural depart
ment to be found in any weekly newspaper in
this country; Special writers on Small Fruits,
cultural MACHINERY With isl Of aerenltnpal
Inventions weekly, Philadelphia Market Reports,
Answers to Correspondents, &c. &C.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07
SPECIAL Offer!

To every yearly subscriber sending Us 81 90, our
send at once, an elegant silver-plated Sugar
Spoon and Butter Knife, warranted to re of the
best quality, triple plated on white steel. no
faOns, ordered direct from this advertisement
we win send q handsome American stem
winding watch, warranted frstclass time
keeper 3.
ULUB RAISEKS est clubs to July lsf,
either six months or yearly subscriptions with or
Rosewood Piano, a large Cabinet
Organ. Silk Dress Gold Watch, Sewing Ma
chine, and numerous other premiums. Send for
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

=! 80 TRIBUNE and FARMER, every week, fo-
three whole months, on trial, to any address. ON
receipt OF only y cents in stamps to pay postage
or for twenty-five cents, silver stamps, we will
mail the TRIBUNE and FARMER every week
for 8 months. To anyone sending us club of four
twenty five cent subscriptions, we will send
premium OF Silver-plated ware, honest, durable,
goods, strictly Grstcass quality. Regular price,
100 q year. Established IL Years
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-04-07

With forehead star and silver tail,
And three white feet to match,
The gay, half-broken sorrel colt,
Which che of us could catch?
National Republican., 1883-12-29
PEOPLE WE READ ABOUT.


The wife Of Secretary Lincoln will assist
lAe President OH New Years morning, and
will receive at her own homo in the after
+. noon, entering society again for the first
time since the death of Mrs. Abraham Lin
coin. Mrs. Lincoln will not receive ON
Wednesday Jan. 2, in accordance with a
common decision reached by tho ladies OF
cabinet families, who know the fatigue that
will result from that great field day, which
taxes their strength from 10 o'clock in the
morning until o'clock in the afternoon.
Mrs. Ernest Deichmsn, nee Grattan, of San
z Francisco, who was married here last winter,
md who had previously spent season here
with the family of Senator j. L, Jones, Is
now living in New York, where her husband
is q partner in the banking firm Of Middleton,
Deichman Il Co. Mrs. Horace Hill, neo Miss
Julia Sterling, of Napa, CAL, who was also a
guest of Mrs Jones for two seasons. Is now
living in a handsome uptown fiat in New
Iork, having returned from her wedding
Zip TO Europe some time ago,
d Miss White, sister of Congressman White,
of Kentucky, and graduate in good stand
ing of tho Michigan College of Pharmacy,
recently applied to the Louisville board of
pharmacy to be registered as an assistant
pharmacist. Her application was refused,
presu mably because she Is u woman The
friends of Miss White, as well as those Of the
Louisville College OF Pharmacy, are about to
bring the matter to test in the courts, and,
If possible. forbid the board TO make any dis
tinction on account Of sex.
Gen. and Mrs Grant had been expecting TO
come here on the seventh of January TO pay a
visit to their friends, Gen. and Mrs. Il. II.
Bcale but it will not be possible for them to
keep 10 that engagement now on account Of
the accident that befel the ex-president' MIS-
National Republican., 1883-12-29
IJEALrlG Is WEALTH.

DR II, G, VESTS NERVE AND BRAIN
specific Tor Hysteria, Dizziness
Conyulsinns, Nervous Headache, Mental nepr,ssinu
Loss 0f Memory, SpormntOrrhuu, Impotence IlV1l.
untary Emissions, Premature old Age c,ripd hy
OyCr-e NertOn, holt abuse, ONer-udulupuCo N,nir
leads 20 misery, decay aud death. ono box Wlll orr
rrueul cises. lfach hoN contains ono mouths trtg.
lnCut ono dollar box, or ak boxes FOR So NOut bv
mail prepaid, on receipt Of price, We ginruitoesN
boxes tO cure amy caste with each order rVCoVcd by
lls lurHiN boxes accompanied with So we Will s1nd
tie purchuhor our written guarantee To return tho
money " tho treatment docs not effect cure tiltr
HntrrS ltAupd by Slplp N CROMWELL iNO prin.
EylyNnla avenue, Washington, -, e., WholCsNu uud
retail agents Orders by mall will receive promp ut,
tputOn
National Republican., 1883-12-29

RUsHMoRE, o.--Dr. A, Page says: II have
prescribed Browns Iron Bitters in several in
stances, and in each case obtained good re-
suits"
National Republican., 1883-12-29
m,hftnI.

MASSAGE AND SWEEDlSIG MOVEMENT
chronic disease Of theheart aud stomach, rhouma-
SC,, by Prof Harrlg Nisscu ~ Alainis Hall.
Highest testimonials nom physicians aud former
patients DAILY treatment, $40 ~ month. Lady 49,
RlBlNnts. Also, health gymnastics, girls and BOYS,
Z l,5O month"; ladies and gentlemen, s2; separate
CluASeH. dc2 l-tt
National Republican., 1883-12-29

So Adperttssmtpti under ne heads Of Wants, For
Kent f6r Sale Bodrding Lost and Found, and
rsfsondt Of three lines or iess, eighteen long iD1rds,
10 cenh one insertion. each additional insertion 10
cenN Business cards not included IN theas rates
National Republican., 1883-12-29

TUWE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN, PAYS SPECIAL
Il attention 10 the news of the capital, Every
citizen should subscribe for IT,
National Republican., 1883-12-29

TNHE WEEKLY REPUBLICAN ~ ISsIiEn
4 every Thursday. Sugle copt~ can he had Ina
per year
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Stlantr0- -Housrs.
@untrb- miscellaneous.

s
TlNo BoRRow-A SMALL SUM OF MONEY,
a tor which possession ofn plano will be given as
security for stated period liberal interest will be
paid Address = NJ, O., Republican Office. b1
A PARTNER IN AN OLD EsTA BLIsHED IN.
~, surance and real estate offices must he well
KNOWN energetic. and hrst class business mani none
other need apply; the best references given and re-
CURED Address Lock Box 20, City Postoflice, BAL
MUSIC BOXES AND CHRISTMAS GOODS AT
Nl o great reduction for five days only. JOHN Il.
ELLIS ~ Co, 037 ia. av, near 10th St, 81
TINO RENT OR PURCHASE A SET OF BED
room furniture with carpet, in exchange for les
Sons in portrait or decorative painting Address
ARTIST, Republican office. b-20
National Republican., 1883-12-29
WANTED
PREMATURE BADNESS.
pREMATuRE BALDNESS.
PhEM ph I'M MATURE 4 THE BALDNEsS, BAI Z MSS


The process OF loss of hair may take take place
either rapidly In the course of weeks months or as
v generally the case, the loss Is slow and gradual
Through period OF years. The hairs may commence
20 come out at any period after proberty although
badness does not ordinarily begin TO manifest itself
out the process appears TO be healthy. AT first only
few hairs come out nom time to time and these are
replaced immediately by shorter and finer growth
OF fhnir. Later these In turn are she'd and sue
ofa certain portion Of the scalp is the result There
may be an appearance OF fine down, which proves
that the hair folice still exists, and can be made TO
produce healthy hair again by proper, treatment
The prevalence OF premature badness among our
SURPRISING Badness Is designated by the parts of the
scalp affected Thus we have Crown, Frontal Part,
and Temple BRldness. The last two are 80 much
dreaded by ladies' DIR. VAN DICK positively cures
badness, Remember, badness is durable long the
halr tollicles are not destroyed. Dr. VAN DlCK,
Dermatologst, has perfected scientific capillary
treatment which enables him TO badness, even
In cases OF years duration. He produce.n vigOr-
ous, luxurious growth of hair In every where the
hair focles are not destroyed Nooneshonld be bald
spill, mded, prematurely gray; u you are getting
bald, or have excessive dnndru scaly scalp letter
or any hair or scalp disease, consult Dr. VAN DYCK
Dermatologist, No. ~ Grant Place, at Salts
faction assured, Hours, n. m, TO y. M; Sundays
vtO2 unable TO call describe your case, and send
three stamps for answer.
DEBsoNs 10 TRY TO FIND THE ADVER.
IL tisements OF oLLCoTTS Livery Stables in this
paper. b-no2l-tf
WY TANTED-To ANNOUNCE THAT JOHN e.
w Beall Bateman q Co.'S Bank, l411 81. NV,
Is Commissioner of Deeds for every state and Terri
tory, United States Commissioner, Examiner and
Notary Public: alVay6 office frOn M "a X n m
National Republican., 1883-12-29

bespeak for Thomas j. Jones, who will retain the
nrm name and STYLE the continuation of the liberal
patronage the firm has hitherto received
del0m&th0w a. a, MATTHEWS,
National Republican., 1883-12-29
gissuIutiuns of Gupartnrrsbip.

wv ASH lNGToN, DECEMBER 1O--THE FIRM
w OF IhomRB j, Jones & Co., conducting q Drug
lnslness corner lMeniyflXtll street and pennsyl
ual consent, Thomas j. Jones assuming All Liabilities,
THOMAS 4. JONES,
A. Il, MATrIigMS,
National Republican., 1883-12-29
;3lontp 10 Yuam.

MONEY 70 LOAN ON uEA l. ESTATE ATTIIE
y sL N w. nol3if
National Republican., 1883-12-29

mex for the winter. Mrs. Jones has much
improved in health since her departure last
spring.
Gen. Upper and his family left Yesterday
morning for Florida, where they intend to
pass the winter.
Judge William j. Bacon and wife, Of Utica,
N. Y, will spend the winter at tho Ebbitt.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
ElRED. W. EVANS
DINING ROOMS,
oIO f STREET NORTHWEST
FURNISHED ROOMS.
prrsoual Comfort.


TINHE sIlEDD BATHS OO3 n 81, NEAR
a Nlnth-IurkiHh Russian, sulphur, aud Mercu-
rial Ba!hsgycn, with skin aud experience. Aanipu.
lntOr of 10 years experience 1T this establishment
single bath, 81; tickets for 20, IL for $40. Open
Sunday nom H. NJ to 1 p m. au17'tf
LNASY FEET, &C.-EAflNENr PHYSICIANS,
~ surgeons, aud thOuRands OF other well known
perSOnugcs visit Dr. Whites establishments, lIlO PA,
9y., opposite MillTd,s Hotel, for relief nom aud
avoidance OfCOrlS huniunB, diseased nails aud other
complaints Of the feet. Established In washington,
y, g. In 1861. Onice Fee 81 per visit for putting tho
feet In order.
MASSAGE AND SWEDISH MOVEMENT
lNl Cure Prof llartris Nissen, At Ainrinls HAL
Highest testimonials nom physicians aud former
patients, DAILY treatment, 80 q month. de7-imu
NEW TURKISH BATH tDR. BOVTES),
~ ldl7 q st., opposite Riggs House. Large pool,
good ventilation, Ladios, Monday Mld Friday, Not
open sunday Open from u, IN, TIL y. M; SAtur-
day ~ y. nj, Baths, a.; q tickets, s4,bO,
apB DIR. H. l.. BONEE, Electrician.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
l1O3 II 81, N. w,

Tho Very Finest Binding nj tho Lowest Rates
Promptly Executed
pGCYULES AND TRICYCLES REPAIRED IN
the most skillfn manner, and all work guar
for sale. WM. q, sURIBNER, 1lOS u w. N. w.
(Fent0n Ham. au3
National Republican., 1883-12-29
for g,rl...gooms.

arr IIrn 81, n. w -nELIanTFUL RoowI
OI for gentlemgn. I-l- Il
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-04
CORRESPONDENCE.
Editor PIoNEER-ExPKEss:

Editor PIONEER EXPRESS:
One of the crying evils of Western
church work is the multiplicity of weak
organization in small towns, to the ne
glect of the rural districts. This lisa prac-
teal question, living issue, and one that
will not be put down by slurs, sentimental
appeals for sympathy, weak assertions or
braggadocia. A frank discussion of this
important question cannot hinder but
must help the cause of Christ in Penn.
bina. There should be no personalities
employed. There will be none by hPaul
Junior" If those opposed to his views
see fit to employ slurs instead of solid
argument, they may do so. "Paul Junior
will not reply to slurs. The evils of an
undue multiplicity of churches in a com.
munity are many. The churches are 81
weak that the time, strength and means
of the workers are exhausted in simply
keeping afioat, leaving nothing for az
gressive spiritual work. People are drawn
hither and thither by persistent appeals;
children fit to and fro from Sunday
school to sunday-scl,ool, instead of re-
ceiving the real benefit of one. The peo-
pie of the world are distracted, and sheer
at every church movement as denomina-
tional rivalry. The churches East are
importuned for aid for great length Of
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1883-05-04
WALHALLA.

Nr. sonderman, your old merchant
tailor is near town, building himself a
home, and pref airing to open up farm.
Saturday eve some forty-odd head of
stock, mules and horses, passed through
our village, bound for the G. P. They
looked like business.
Parties going up Oh our mountain near
town now, after one years absence. and
lookingoyer the coul t y would be surpris.
e1 to note the houses built and breaking
done the past year. Last year showed
large stretches of county still vacant, now
it must be pretty well occupied.
John Mayer, or mill man, finds trade
good. 1t keeps him day and night hard
at work. He is planning, as soon as trade
lets up, to overhaul his mill, and increa. a
its capacity about double what it is now.
Mr.. Wheeler Of Winnipeg, formerly of