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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
How a Horse Saved His Wagon.

Mr.. B. L. Pennen was in the village
one day last week, and tied his horse in
front of the apothecary store of Mr.. E.
j. Merryman. Mr.. Pennell was in the
store talking, when he saw the horse
rush up on the sidewalk to the very ex-
tent of his tie rein, a long one luckily,
and he remarked: 81 guess John wants
to come in" In an instant runaway
horse attached to very heavy wagon
dashed by, and just cleared by an inch
or two the wheels of Mr.. Pencils
wagon; had the Pennell horse not got
out of the way there would have been a
serious collision, if not the death of one
of the horses. The clear-headed animal
of Pencils saw the other horse break
from the opposite side of the street,
rush over to the bank building, and then
turn north, and. it was then he got all
lie could of his gear upon the side
walk. If that horse did not reason his
instinct was not only lively, but was
displayed in most striking way
.Bratnswick (lNe.) Telegraph.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
WoMAN,s FRIEND.

Having been troubled for many years with kidney
disease, with severe pains in my back and lmbs-my
ankles times very badly swollen-I was advised
. go the hospital for treatment which, did on the
advice OF friend but found relief at least only of
temporary nature, and had given up all hope of a
until my husband was advised to use Hunts Rem
coy by friend that had used 1t and been cured Of
Of dropsy and kidney trouble. Iprocured
bottle, and had not used half Of the bottle befor
l began to be better no pain in the back. and the
swelling Of my limbs commenced to 60 down, and my
appetite was much better, for had become SO bad
that all ate distressed me very much. 1t was really
dyspepsia, combined with the other troubles, and
used four bottles. and able to do my work and
attend to household duties which before had been
burden to me, and can only thank Hunts Remedy
for the heath and happiness which now enjoy and
esteem 1t great privilege and duty to give you this
letter in behalf of my many suffering lady friends in
Boston and the country, and only say In conclusion
that you try 1t you will be convinced as1 was
even against my own will, that Hunts Remedy Is in
deed 6 womans friend.
You at liberty to this for their benefit If you
SO choose. Respectfully yours Mrs. WV. GRAY,
Hotel Goldsmith, 14l6 fremont Street, BOSTON.
April a. rasa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

WHEN was a young man." he said,
as he walked up and down the platform,
tive did not depend on our fathers. We
much better show for young men to-day,
and yet none of them strike out for them
selves" do you know of good OPEN
ing?" timidly inquired young man with
a sample trunk under him. eyes, sir; go
to Tennessee, sir; there are mountains Of
iron in that State which can be had for fifty
cents an acre." SIS that SOP" "It is.n
III tell you what I'l1 do" continued the
young man, as he bit off the end of q
twenty-center, If you'll buy two or three
of those mountains, set up blast furnace,
and get things booming, I'll come down
and engineer set of books for you at $50
per month. The self-made man took a
walk down the track to hide his disgust
Wall Street NeHs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
HOME, FARM AND GARDEN.

Eggs placed with the large end
downward will keep much longer, it is
said, than in any other position.
in answer to inquiries why hens lay
soft-shell eggs, it may be stated that the
difficulty is caused by lack of lime.
Pounded oyster shells should be within
easy reach of the fowls at all times
~ 7. Examiner.
"A good guide for feeding grain to
cattle is one pound to each hundred of
their weight. Most animals eat in pro-
portion to their weight, and an animal
weighing one thousand pounds may re-
ceive ten pounds of grain per day
i Western Agriculturist.
Stuffed Potatoes: After the potatoes
are well washed bake them until soft.
Cut piece from the top of each pota-
to, and scoop out the soft pulp with a
spoon, taking care not to break the
skins. Mash the pulp well through q
colander, season with salt, and mash
with it plenty of butter. Return the
mixture to the cases, and brown the
tips with salmander or red-hot shovel.
Boston Tr,nscrtpt.
against the practice Of removing straw
from land, as it tends to render the soil
poor. Not only are potash, lime, phos-
phoric acid, ETC., taken away, but also
a considerable amount of organic
matter, whereby the moisture is too
much reduced. Care must be observed
in restoring to the soil what it has been
deprived OF, or sterilitY will be the ulti-
mate result.-M. 7. Herald.
An exchange suggests that good
plan in sowing small seeds like begonia,
ferns and orchids, is to use very soft
brick dug out enough to hold say one
quarter Of an inch of soil. Place the
brick in a pan of water. The brick
draws moisture enough to keep the soil
in nice condition. Such fine seeds
may also be sown on top of shallow
brick set in a pan of water. They will
be almost sure to grow, the only care
required being to see that the water is
always kept in the pan.
MIR. David Smith makes his bulls do
the work Of a team; gives them plenty
to do hauling manure and other heavy
drawing. To enable them to stand the
heat better, when working before the
pillow and harrow, he has had them
clipped, horse-fashion- This. novel idea
is good one. as it will prevent them
frap getting SO hot on warm days,
which is the greatest objection to work
ing oxen They will move about quick
er, and thus accomplish more, when
shorn of theirold coats--M z. Tribune.
If flowers have been growing in the
ground many years, new soil works
wonders. Rich manure makes flowers
grow, but they do not always flower
well with vigorous growth If new soil
can not be had, wheelbarroW of ma
nure to about every fifty square feet will
be sufficient. If the garden earth looks
gray or yellow, rotten leaves, well de-
composed, will improve it. If heavy.
add sand. livery sandy, add salt, say
about half a pint to fifty square feet.
If very black or rich from previous
years manurings, use a little Stacked
lime, about pint to fifty square feet
Prairie Farmer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
Straw Lumber.

The other day we had occasion to in
vestigate pretty thoroughly the charac-
ter, properties, and uses for straw lum
Der. As some of our readers know,
this is an article manufactured at the
West, and turned out in boards and
sheets thirty three inches in width by
twelve feet in length, and of various
thicknesses. 1t is heavier than black
walnut, has no grain, is of the color of
straw-board, though considerably dark
er, and is much stronger and sitter than
ordinary timber. Though made in co.,
siderable quantities at the present time,
the supply seems hardly equal to the
demand. There are advantages in this
material, which in the near future will
probably make it of the highest value,
not only for carpenters and architects,
but for the car-builder, and, in fact, for
mechanics generally. Its toughness,
the frmness with which it holds nails
and screws, the ease with which it can
be cut, and the fact that it can be bent
by the aid of heat, shaped in dies, and
is not liable to shrink or warp, and is
little affected by water, even when UNI
protected, makes the range of its proba-
BILE uses extraordinary great. 1t seems
to be non-conductor of heat and cleo
tricity. It can be rolled up into pipes
of great strength and light weight, and
is available for a range of uses Tor pan
cling purposes for which we have no
equivalent. Iron Age.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
Not Funny.

The editor of a prominent periodical
had among his contributors one bright,
but erratic genius, who always seasoned
his matter with the spice Of humor. One
day the editor called him in and told
him he wanted him to bring in several
articles without any fun about them.
"But how can ] do it?'' pleaded the
contributor.
81 don't know how, but I know you
cam replied the editor.
well, will you take my judgment on
the articles?'
IF you promise to be serious, l
"All right, I think I may be able to
satisfy you that they are serious
Then he. went away, and the next
day returned and placed a bundle of
papers on the editors desk, which that
worthy Immediately proceeded to ex-
anime. After minute or two, he looked
up and said, in amazement:
.'Why, what's all this? Haven't you
given me the wrong stuff"
II guess not. What's wrong?''
'sWhy, here's bill of fifteen dollars
for board, another of five dollars for
washing, another of fifty dollars for
clothes, another of ten dollars for pew
rent, and Heaven only knows what's in
the rest of the pile. =
ssWell, what's wrong? There ain t
any Of them receipted, IS there?''
mo, not as far as I've seen; but /
don't understand why you should bring
them here
Didn't you say you wanted some ar
ticles without any fun in them, and
didn't you say you'd take my judgment
on their being serious, and could have
found anything with less fun in it than
what have brought you? If you don't
accept my Judgment in this matter, l
want to quit right now
II catch on. But don't quit. I've
been there myself, and can see clearly
that you have an excellent sense of the
serious. I've got few old manuscripts
of the same sentiment on file, and I've
not been able to see anything funny in
them these many years. "-Philadelphia
Printers Circular.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
Wrecks of Humanity,

who have wasted their manly vigor and
powers by youthful follies and pernicious
practices, inducing nervous debility. i'm.
paired memory, mental anxiety, despond-
ency, lack of self-confdence and will power,
weak back, and kindred weaknesses should
address with three letter postage stamps
for large illustrated treatise, giving unfail-
ing means of cure, WORLDS DIsPENsARY
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION, Buffalo, n. Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
Twenty Years a Sufferer.

R. Y. PIERCE, NJ. D., Buffalo, N. 2: Dear
Sir-Twenty years ago was shipwrecked
on the Atlantic Ocean, and the cold and ex-
posure caused a large abscess to form on
each leg, which kept continually discharg-
ing. After spending hundreds of dollars,
with no benefit, Itried your " Golden Medi.
cal Discovery and now, in less than three
months after taking the first bottle, am
thankful to say am completely cured, and
for the first time in ten years can put my
left heel to the ground. l am yours,
WIZ. RYDER, 81 Jefferson St., Buffalo, N Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

A LADY writes: "Painful menstruation
was the bane of my life. / dreaded those
feelings Of bearing down and that pain in
the side and loins. OF late I got in the
habit of using DR.. Guysott's Yellow Dock
and Sarsaparilla. 1t goes right to the spot,
gives me strength and frees me from all
pain. think it is worth its weight in gold. !"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

THOUSANDS of women bless the day on
which DR.. Pierce's "Favcrite Prescription"
was made known to them. In all those de-
rangements causing backache, dragging
down sensations, nervous and general de-
bility, it is sovereign remedy. Its sooth.
ing and healing properties render it of the
utmost value to ladies suffering from " in-
ternal fever" congestion, Inflammation, or
liberation. By druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

AN old butcher way out in Missouri,
With neuralgia, he suffered like fury,
st. Jacobs Oil banished
The pain which ali vanished
And prevented coroner's jury.
A cranky old man named Blake,
Says st. Jacobs Oil stakes the cake,H
He gave it one test,
And says its the best,
Cure in the world for backache.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
a BAaGAGE-MAsrER,s PRA1.

Mr.. n. BARSY. baggage master on Eastern Rail
road, Boston, says:
II have used Hunts Remedy the great kidney and
liver medicine, in my family for months It was rec
commended by friends in Portsmouth who have been
cured of kidney troubles and fnd 1t just repre-
sented and worth its weight in gold Ny wife is using
1t for dyspepsia, and has improved so rapidly that
cheerfuy Endorse it family medicine Of real merit
and would not be without IT,"
Aprk27. 1881
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

"A standing army is needed to keep
peace among the laborers on the Pana-
ma Canal There are 5000 laborers of
all nationalities, and more than twenty
have already been killed in faction
fights. Chicago Inter Ocean.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

my attention to Ely's Cream Balm as a
remedy for Catarrh, Hay Fever, etc. He
was so earnest in asserting it to be posi-.
tive cure (hinself having been cured by it)
that purchased stocg. The Balm has
already effected number of cures here. T.
F. Hyatt, NJ. D., Bordentown, n. ].
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

The Conundrum Clubs latest: "Why is
death like the tag attached to dog at the
canine show in this city? Because they are
both bound to cur."-N. Y. Advertiser.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
A Cure of Pneumonia.

Mr.. D. 81. Barnaby, of Owego, N. Y, says
that his daughter was taken with q violent
cold which terminated with pneumonia, and
all the best physicians gave the case up and
said she could not live but few hours at
most. She was in this condition when a
friend recommended DIR. WIN. HALLS
BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS and advised her
to try it. She accepted it as last resort,
and was surprised to find that it produced
marked change for the better, and by
persevering in its use permanent cure
was effected.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

"WoMAN's DoMrNIoNn seems to worry
some controversialist greatly. The thing
seems simple enough. A woman's dough
minion is evidently the new cook on bak-
ing day.-Pitssburgh Telegraph.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

IS. r. Riggs, after having made
careful study of the mythology Of the
Dakota Indians, concludes that there is
much in it to warrant belief that these
aborigines have European origin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

PEOPLE who think themselves smart go
about asking questions like this: "Can a
rope walkw We say, yes-when it is taut-
San Francisco Neaos Letter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

The Grecian authorities now exclude
American pork. Greece without pork must
be almost as bad as pork without grease
Boston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Now THAT Arthur Sullivan is knighted,
we shall expect no more musical works
from him, for the good book tells us that
when the knight cometh, no man can work.
Boston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Glenn's Sulphur Soap
Is simply without parallel for wholesome
ness, and in it's purifying effects.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Rheumatism Positively Cured
in the shortest time. Write for free 40-page
pamphlet on rheumatism, to r. K. Heiphen-
slime, Druggist, Washington, d. G.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
Mother Swans Worm Syrup" for few
erishness, restlessness, worms. Tasteless.

THIS will be year when harvest apples
won't contain any collie. The main thing
will be to get the apples. Free
Press,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

REMARKABLE for overcoming diseases
caused by impure water, decaying vegeta-
ton, etc, is Browns Iron Bitters.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

A MAN in Rochester has such cracked
voice that he rarely says anything with
out breaking his word.-Rochester IN. ~
Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

COULD the pitcher of baseball team be
spoken of as "the power behind the
thrown"-Lye.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

The Detroit Free Press says that
Georgia editors are favored mortals.
We like to read this sort of literature
If it isn't true, it is at least nice and ro-
mantic.-AtldaatG Constitution.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

ONcE try Chrolithion Collars and Cuffs
and you will wear no other kind. They fit
SO well and feel SO nicely.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Buchu-paiba." Complete cure, all an.
noying Kidney Diseases, irritation. 81.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Rock HILL, S. Grey. j. s. White says:
81 used Browns Iron Bitters for general
debility. 1t restored me to strength and
yigor.O
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

ONE pair of boots or shoes saved every year by
using Lyons Patent Metallic Heel Stiffeners.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

VAULTING ambition-The design Of the
bank burglar.-Bost0n Star.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

A CALIFORNIA man choked himself to
death with tape measure. The Coroner's
verdict was that he died by inches.-Bur.
lington Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

FRED says that there is in New York a
horse SO balky that he won't draw his
own breath"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Wells "Rough on Corns." 15c. Ask for it.
Complete, permanent cure. Corns, bunions.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

CoUGHs, COLDS AND SORE THROAT quickly
relieved by i" Broaon's Bronchial 1roches."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

The musician, like the cook, makes his
bread out of his do.-Boston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

WHAT did the paper weight for!-Ne,o
South. Probably for its ink-come.--
Georgia Major.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

Rough on Rats" Clears out rats, mice,
flies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vermin. 15c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

4 Skinny Men. "Wells' Health Remover"
restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsia.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09
ALL recommend Wise's Axle Grease.

Ii your horses have sore shoulders,
scratches, cuts or open sores OF any kind,
use Stewards Healing Powder
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

New BERN, N. C.-Rev. G. W. Offley
says:s.I have taken Browns Iron Bitters
and consider it one of the best medicine!
known.1
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

WIsE's Axle Grease never gums.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1883-06-09

q 90 A WEEK in your own town. Terms and
DUO IS outdtfree .Addrs Halett Co. Portland. Me
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-14
THE COTTON EXCHANGE
Insists apon Befpg Heard on the CUES.
uOn of Paving econd street.

The called meeting OF the Cotton Ex-
change yesterday morning was fairly al
tended.
President c. P. Hunt stated the object TO
be the consideration of the non-scquiescsnce
of the City Council in the petition from the
Exchange 10 lay wooden pavements on Sec
ond street in the vicinity Of the site of the
new Exchange building. He also explained
the character Of the pavement proposed to
be laid instead, which, sceordiBg TO the in
formation he could get from reliable sources
would not accomplish the obi 4ct sought to
be attained-a n~oiseless t~horoushfare.
Capt. J. W. billiard presented the follow
ing resolutions, which we're adopted THANH
mously, and without discussion:
Resolved, That inasmuch as the City Coun-
Gil seem TO have ignored the petition of our
president and Directors for a cedar-block
pavement TO be laid on Second street oppo-
site the contemplated tite Of our new EI-
change, we as a body request them to recon-
slider their determination and to grant our
| petition. We refer them again to the many
| objections to stone cited IN the memorial oil
our Directors, and als) beg leave 10 state to
| them that after a conference with experts we
find it will be impossible to lay such a thing
as q noiseless stone pavement. The only
method by which the disturbing noise could
be obyialed would be by sprinkling a thick
coat of asohalium ever the stone. which, we
understand, is not contemplated.
Resotred, That as the members comprising
this Exchange not snly represent the princi'
pal commercial interests of the city, and con
tribute their whole available capital and in.
flence TO bring business to the city and builC
up its industries, and promote its genera
prosperity, but are large pro~perty-owners ane
heavy taxpayers, as a body their wishes ane
petition are entitled to favorable considers
ton at the hands of the City Council.
RESOLVED, That a committee of three be ap'
pointed to wait upon the Council and presen
to them a copy of these resolutions.
Tie president appointed ]. W. billiard
chairman; r. F. Patterson and John K
Speed a committee Of three, in whose hand
the resolutions were placed, to be by then
presented to the city authorities.
The meeting then adjourned.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-14
T. PARAGRAPHS.

This is harvest time with the washer
women.
The tearing up OF the new stone pave
ments still goes OF.
The clerk of the weather piled on the
agony again yesterday.
"A flag floats In the breeze from the top
OF Lowenstein's new building.
License 10 marry was issued yesterday
TO Adsm White and Ella Ursery.
The trade of the Jockey Quo for the
Thomas tract is declared to be of.
The Cotton EIcasuge protested yester-
day sgaiDst the "noi-eless stone pavement
Yesterday was q ield day in the Police
Court, but a terribly dull one in all the
others.
About thirty men we're called as experts
in the Criminal Court yesterday to decide
whether beer was Intoxicating or not.
The burial of the late w. G. Warman
has been postponed until to-day al 10 O'Clock
a-m., on account of his sister not reaching
the city in time.
-Fr the Major is the title of a dainty lit.
tie volume by Constance Fenimore WooIsop.
author OF Anne. 1t can De found at Mans
lords 29S Main street.
Three young women and five boys, en-
gagged in an orgie in the Waldran block.
were arrested in The midst of their festivities
and locked up last night.
Chloe Thorpe and Lou Marshall, who
cut Belle Sneed in six places a few evenings
since, have had their cases continued until
-
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-07-14
HOP BITTERS.
REVISED


HEAR this, all ye people, and give ear all
IL ye inpalids OF the world, Hop Bitters
will make you well and to rejoice.
2. II shall cure all the people, and put
sickness and suffering Under foot.
8. Be thou not afraid when your family is
sick, or you have Bright's Disease or Liver
Complaint, for Hop BItters will cnrs you.
4. Both low and high, rich and poor
know the value OF Hop Bitters for Bilious
Nervous and Rheumatic complaints.
5. Cleanse me with Hop Bitters and ]
shall have robust and blooming health.
6. Add disease upon disease and let the
worst come, 1 lam safe IL I use Hop Bitters.
7. For all my life have / been plagued
with sickness and sores, and not until a year
9 was / cured, by Hop Bitters.
s. He that keepeth his bones from aching
from Rheumatism and Neuralgia, with Hop
Bitters, doeth wisely.
9. Though thou hast sores, pimples
freckles, sslt-rheum, erysipeias, blood pot
sening, yet Hop Bitters will remove them all
10. What is there, feeble and sici
from female complaint, who desireth moi
health, and useih Hop Bitters, and is made vcl
IL. Let not neglect 10 use Hop Bitter'
briog on serious Kidney and Liver CON-
plants.
IL. Keep thy tongue from being furred
thy blood pure, and thy stomach from n d
gestion by using Hop Bitters.
10. All my pains and aches and disess
20 like chaf before the wind when / use HcI
Bitters.
IA. Marx the man who pGs nearly dead
snd given up by the doctors, after using HoT
Bitters and becometh we'll.
Is. Cease from worrying about nerve as
meas, general debility and urinary trouble
for Hop Buffers will restore yoU.