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The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01
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IF men cared less for wealth and fame,
And less for battle field and glory;
Ii writ in human hearts, a name
Seems better than a song and story;
Ifmen, instead Of nursing Pride,
Would learn to hate and abhor it;
nmore relied on Love to guide,
The world would be the better for it.
:. If men dealt less in stocks and lands,
And more in bonds and deeds ~fraternal
nLove,s work had more willing hands
To link this world to the supernal;
Ifmen stored up Loves oil and wine,
And on bruised human souls would pour it;
If "yours'' and "lnine" would once combine,
The world would be the better for it.
If more would act the play of Life,
And fewer spoil it in rehearsal;
Ii Bigotry would sheath its knife
Till good became more universal;
If Custom, gray with ages grown,
Had fewer blind men 10 adore it;
If Talent shone for Truth alone,
The world would be the better for it.
IL men were wise in little things,
Affecting less IN all their dealings;
If hearts had fewer rusted strings
To isolate their kindly feelings;
If men, when Wrong beats down the Right,
Would strike together and restore it;
If Right made Might in every fight,
The world would lie the better for it.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01
Facial characteristics.

In the practice of the art of palm
istry some knowledge of ~physiognomy
is of great advantage; indeed, the two
sciences go hand in hand, one supple
menting the other. This is why the
shrewd gypsy fortune teller scans the
face almost more closely than the hand
Of her patron.
And first OF all, the sou. dwe.s i'm
the eye; and the ability ts understand
its language is Unborn will. most
people without having to study it: but
a few words in regard to it may not
be amiss. Very quiet eyes that impress
and embarrass one with their great
repose signify self command, but also
great complacency and conceil, Eyes
that rove hither and thlther while
their possessor speaks denote a deceit
full, designing mind. Eyes III which
the white has a yellowish tinge, and is
streaked with reddish veins denote
strong passions. Very blue ey,s he
speak a mind inclined 10 c>qoetry;
gray eyes signify intelligence: gSeenish.
falsehood and a liking fos scandal;
black eyes, a passionate, lively temper
ament; and brown. 4 kind. happy dis
position.
OF the nose-A Rolaan nose denotes
an enterprising, businassi.<e char.
act~r; a long nose is a sign CT good
sense; a perfectly straight nose indi-
| ca .es a noble soul, unless tho eyes con
tradict it; a e retreusse signifies q
spirit of mischief. wit and Lash; &
large nose generally indicates good
mind and heart; a very small nose
good nature hn. lack of energy.
Thick lips ind cate either great
genius or great stupidity; very thiT
lips cruelty and falsehood, particularly
if they are habitually compressed
Dimples in the cheek signify roguery
in the chin, love and coquetry. A lear
face is a indication of intelligence;
fat face shows a person inclined t.
falsehood.
Feasibility is accompanied by al
erect posture, open nostrils, mois
temples, displaying superficial veins
which stand out and throb under tn
least excitement, large unequal, i'll
ranged eyes, and equal use of bot
hands.
A good genius may be expected fror
middle statue, blue or gray eyes, larg
prominent forehead, with temples
little hollow, a fixed, attractive loo
and habitual inclination of the heat
Belle C. Green.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01
TIE Yousg Mem Was Cotd.

aGood morning, Jolln,' said one of
the leading pastors in Scranton, Penn,
at a young friend whom he met on the
street the first war; day Of the season,
"How does your father stand the
heatg'. The young man made no re-
ply, but went his way with a clouded
brow. And when the good pastor
learned that the young mans father
had died only a week before he under
stood why his cordial greeting was
met so coldly.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01

Pie-baking is a specially, in which
there are a number of persons en-
gagged. Mrs. Hopkins commenced pie
baking very modestly in her w
kitchen, and the brand became popu-
lar and is now a trade mark. Regu-
lar covered wagons, carrying each
side stands with small shelves each
holding one tin plate containing a
pie, distribute pies by the gross to
the trade; for pies are sold in lager
beer saloons, drinking shops, restau-'
rants, street booths, in fact, everywhere
there is a chance for a demand for
them. The wholesale price is ten
cents for the larger size, seven cents
for the smaller; the retail price gem
orally being an advance Of 100 per
cent. Purssell computes there are
100000 pies produced by the baker
les in this city daily The saloon
keeper orders them the same as he
orders his mineral waters. Instead
of one box yichy he orders IA box
| apple, and receives a little stand of
shelves. open in the front, each shelf
of sufficient width and hight to adj
NIT a tin plate containing and in
which the pie was baked. There
are assorted cases" in which each
pie is different. These pies are
never made of fresh fruits OF canned
! fruits but of preserved fruits, the
preserving being a distinct branch of
industry, though several of the pie
bakers do their own preserving.
Using preserved fruits the line Of
pies is the same the year through,
and comprise all the fruits excepting
pineapple, and all the vegetables, such
as pumpkin and rhubarb, but never
squash or sweet potato, which are left
to the resources Of the housewives.
The pastry in these trade pies is
very fair, though probably oleomarge.
rine is used. and the cooking is con
Quoted on scientific principles, and in
the cases OF twoSeyenth avenue estab-
lishments BY steam, it IS rarely that
an unpalatable one is found. All the
leading hotels and saloons do theil
own pastry cooking.-Neso York Jour,
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01

a CHASTITY corpse than a living body,
but there was motion and voice in him
that soon dispelled such an Illusion.
AS he neared Delagrave, the latter
turned to confront him, when Riyiere,
with a voice that seemed tocome from
behind the door Of the tomb, said: "Del-
agrave, we can not live on this globe
together; it is not large enough"
Delagrave, quietly putting his cigar
cite, in a cold and impressive tone re-
piled: eyes; you annoy me. 1t would
be better if you were dead"
Riviere's face flushed, and reaching
forward he laid the back of his hand
gently against Delagraye's cheek. The
game was at once interrupted. The slap
which was SO slight that it did not
even crimson the young mans cheek,
was enough to call for blood, and leav-
ing the house he sought an intimate
friend; to him he opened his heart. 1t
must be a battle q FoutTance. Such
was the enmity between himself and
Riviere, onlya life could wipe it out.
The old doctor, who had grown UP, it
might be said, on the field, shrugged
his shoulders and demonstrated, but at
last acquiesced and said: "Very well,
then; it shah be to the DEATH"
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01

Japan is said to have the cheapest
postal service in the world, letters
being conveyed all over the empire for
about n and a half cents of Ameri-
can money
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01

In ten years the wheat acreage Of
the United States has nearly doubled,
100000 acres being the number re-
ported at the beginning and 10000
600 ct the end of the decade.
The Opelousas courier., 1883-09-01

Twenty thousand persons visit the
New York post-office daily.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21
The model of the statue O

The model of the statue o.
General Robert L. Lee, which is to
be erected in New Orleans. arrived al
New York tie other day by steam
ship. where it will be cast n bronze.
The en.ire monument VIII be eleven
feet high. The statue, representing
the General in full uniform, with his
arms folded, will be sixteen feet in
height, and will stand or Doric
column nine,y-five feet high. The
name Of Tivoll Square. where the
monument is to be placed, will be
changed to Lee Circle.
We trust the resignation o
Rev. J. L. Williamson, pastor o.
the Presbyterian church at this place
Will DO, be accepted. We have
been pleased with his good preach
ing, and we hear much regret ex
pressed by our bes: citizens a; tht
prospec, of losing him.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21

Are you disturbed at night and
broken OF your rest by a sick child
suffering and crying with pain OF
cutting teeth If SO, send at once
and get a bottle of Mrs. Winslou's
Soothing Syrup Tor Children Teeth.
ing. It's value is incalculable.= 1t
will relieve the poor little sufferer
Immediately. Depend upon it.
mothers, there is no mistake abou,
it. 1t cures ~dysentery and diarrhoea
regulates the stomach aud bowels
cures wind collie. so.tens the gums
reduces inflammation, and gives tope
and energy 10 the whole system
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup fo'
Children Teething is plcasan, TO ,hs
taste, aud is the prescription of ont
of the Oldest aud best female physl
clans and nurses in the UniteiSta,es
and Is for sale by all druggist,
throughout the world. Price >:
cents a bottle.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21
Kemp Z. Battle, Jr., NJ.

Kemp 7. Battle, Jr., NJ. d.,
now assistant in Charity Hospital,
New York, has won a place as Sur
geon in the Marine Hospital Service
Of the United States. There were
10 candldates-six passed including
DR.. Battle, who is az Orange county
man. The position is much sought
after, comforting a good salary and
opportunities for Improvement.
Don't forget the excursion from
this place to Morehead City, July
31st. The train will leave here on
that day at 1914, p. m. Tickets
will be Oh sale at The depot, and
will be sold at SIS for the round trip
and will be good tor ten days. Mr..
J. w. Hooker, of Hillsboro, will
give all information desired. This
may be your only chance to visi, the
seashore this season at reduced
rates.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21
o TO KILL Il no WN.

Que Of III exchanges makes the
following pertinent suggestions If
you wish to keep a town from ihriv-
ing, don't put any more buildings
than you can conveniently occupy
yourself. If you should accidcntly
have an empty dwelling and any one
should want 40 rent it, ask three
times the valIe. Demand a Sbylock
price tor every foot OF ground God
has given you stewardship over.
Turn q cold shoulder to every
mechanic and business man seeking
a home among you. Look at every
new conner with a scOui. Run down
the work of every new workman.
Go abroad for wares rather than
deal with those who seek to do
business IN your midst. Fail TO ad-
vertise, or in any way to support
your local paper, SO people abroad
may not know whether any business
is going on in your town or not
Wrap yourselves up within your
selves in i%mpervious seltishness
There is no more effeclual way tt
retard the growth OF a town thai
actions exactly like these enum
Grated.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21
NORTH CAROLINA NEWS

Raleigh Farmer and Mechanic :
1t has been decided not to bring
the ex.Confederate dead from Ar
lington until cold weather.
The Washington Gazette has the
following THE Republican State
Ticket for 1884 will be as follows
For Governor, Chas. Price Licnt.-
Governor, w. II. Day. SO we learn
from a prominent Republican,"
Tafboro Southerner There are
sol POS dogs, and only 4G7.01O
sheep in the State. Not enough to
go around looking at it in the dog
point OF view. Ought not our Leg.
i%slature to provide better accommo.
dations for the ours?
Durham Tobacco Plant Dave
Burton, Of Caswell, sold four loads
of the weed in Durham last weei
for $4,000. He has in his barns Q
not less than 10000 pounds, and hi.
crop will realize him $4,000. In ad
ditiou to his tobacco crop he made
all the necessaries for the farm.
Oxford Orphans Friend One 0
the members of a church not ia,
from this town recently went GU
West. In a private letter he re
quests a friend and brother to peti
zion to his church tor a letter OF dis
mission. And IN the same letter h
adds II do not like this countr,
much there is too much whiskey
drinking here. Sometimes / sell a
much as two barrels a day" Shor1e
the church grant the desired letter
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21

We heard a man say on our
streets that when a person who has
influential or wealthy friends is pro-
nounced crazy, be is at once admit
ted into the asylum; and that the
poor or friendless insane are con-
fined, like criminals, in the cells and
dungeons OF the dirty ,jails Of the
State. We don't believe that the
asylum officials would be partial to
any particular class, but we do know
that in the common Jail of Orange
there are crazy persons that ought
to be in the asylum. 1t is a dis
grace to the County and State that
this is true. Our Sheriff and his
jailor are as kind to them as they
can be, but what do they know
about treating crazy people And,
besides, there is now in our Jail, a
crazy woman. Is the Jail a proper
place for her? We don't believe
they ought to be confined in the
Jalls or sent to the poorhouses, but
ought TO be taken at once to the
asylum, and we venture to say that
the Superintendent will always pro-
vide room tor dangerous characters.
We have our doubts as to whether
or not q Sheriff has a right to contine
IN Jail a crazy person. AT least, we
would like to see Sheriff Hughes re.
fuse to do SO, and test the matter.
" hlIe we progress in wealth
do We o also advance in unbclie.
aud doubt? Are there as man,
earnest Christians now as before the
war? IL not hypocrisy, intidellty
and ayarice rampant where before i,
was scarcely known 10. exist
Where Is tho respect for woman
which the Southern gentleman uset
to have? In fact, we might ASH
where is the Southern gentleman
respect for character, respect 70,
age, respect Tor religion, respect 70,
Jehovah himself, is all gone. Bu,
now we take health and family anc
time and character andofriends an,
lay them all at the feet of the GolLe.
1arjoro Southeruer.
The State University Norma
School is the best yet had-no, j.
numbers but in the character of III,
pupils. Largely over 800 in nun
Der, representing Ga counties, an,
are earnest and intelligent workers
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21

An English Veterinary surgeon and Chemist.
row travelling in this country. says tnat uiosi
81 the Horse ard Garlic Powders sfid here
are worthless trash. He saws tha, Sheridan
Condition Powders are absolutely pure anc
immensely valuable. Nothing on earth VIII m
;ul 70 ! D.u; food. Sold every where, or SEM .!
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21
Ia wv PARTY.

Last Tuesday night the moon
gave a very bright light, and the
evening was a pleasant and lovely
ore. Having accepted an invitation
to attend a lawn party a. the resi-
dence OF ex-senator Parish, about 10
o'clock we found ourselves in the
midst cf a lively assemblage OF
Young ladies and gentlemen. BY
the light OF the moon and lamps sus-
pended from the trees, the large
yard was appropriately Illuminated.
Misses Maria Rou,on and Bessie
Lynch, of Oxford, Miss Addle'Jones
of Reidsviile, and Miss Emma Har-
den, of Durham, young ladies who
were visl,ing Hillsboro, with many
of the young ladies and gentlemeu
OF the village were there, all con
tributlng to the success OF the party
Mrs. Parish, Mrs. Emma Boyd nee
Phillips, and Mrs. Ida Wooten net
Parish, who had charge OF the ice
cream, lemonade and cakes, Were
very attentive to all present. Attel
refreshments had been served time
and again, the entire company as
sembled in the parlor where the.
were delightfully."- entertained by sew
eral of the young ladies with music
on the piano. Abou: II The GROVE
dispersed, and all praise is due t
Senator Parisb/ and bis excellen
wife and DAUGHTERS Misses Maggi
and Agnes, Mr.. and Mrs. Woolen
and the handsome son, Mr.. 11arr,
Parish, for the enjoymen; of til
evening.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21
The complicated diseases brought

The complicated diseases brought
on by intense study, thought. are
anxiety, etc, are often of the most
serious nature. Heed such symp.
toms as loss OF memory, universal
lass'tude, heart disease, kidney com.
plants liver troubles and a general
breaking down of health and
strength. When thus afflicted. when
. least exertion causes great ia.
.gue' when lie seems a burden nse
he 'e1aoie strengthening tonic,
browns Iron Bitters. 1t Will afford
you sure relief.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1883-07-21

\ beautiful thing it was, and right
green was young Mr.. Green, who
went down 10 the cellar abou, mid
night and ate nearly halt of il. The
next day young Mr.. Green said he
didn't want any breakfast, and he
thought he would lot 90 to the
store. He wished be hadn't seen
that watermelon. BY the promp,
administration of PERRY DAyIss
PAIN KILLER young Mr.. Green's in.
ternal economy was reduced to a
state of peace and comfort.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-03-30

BROWNS lR0l BlTTLk3 is
complete and cure remedy for
Indigestion Dyspepsia Malaria,
Weakness and all diseases reqUi--
ing a tryc, reliable, non-alcohoI,t
tonic. It enrictos the blood, gives
new lie to tie muscles al tcas
10 the nerves.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-03-30
Tie Young Mans ssSpecimen. :,

A young man who lives on West
Spruce street, Philadelphia, yentured
out alone into the unknown regions of
| Lower Merton a short time ago. The
young man did not know much about
the country and it seemed quite
natural that he should wish to carry
home to West Spruce street mcmento
of his trip, a specimen from natural
history. lie saw hanging from a low
I bush by the roadside a strange object,
very much like a small balloon made Of
coarse gray paper. This singular thing
seemed to be just the specimen he
wanted. lie broke off the twig from
! which the curiosity was suspe ded and
went to the station. lie entered Il
well-nl.ei car, placed his specimen in
/ a hat-racI and sank into a seat.
The car was warm. The warmth
seemed very delightful to the Young
man, who had been out in the cold SO
( long. In a short time he was in a
doze. The ear grew warmer. The
! young man slept. suddenly the alti-
\ iicial summer atmosphere was rent by
an unearthly Shrek and a lady rose
convulsiyely and Just as sud
denly tainted. Before the startled
passengers lad time to discover
the cause Of their alarm an
other lady repeated the performance.
4 third who b gun it in the same
manner would prol ably have finished
it without any change in the pro
grammc HAD She not receive sudden
shock that acted like hartshorn and
aved lI.r from losing consciousness,
for just behind her a man began to
swear in a style truly dalolical And
as If matters We're not already bad
en ugh, a baby set up yell ana would
not be comlorted.
The passengers soon got into
strange c0mmotion. The men were
dancing and some Of them swearing
the women trembling, fainting and
shriekiug; the children scrambing
under the seats and blubbering and
Whmpcring. The young man awoIle
in amazcment For moment he
thought that the people were crazy and
that some of them would do injury to
his prehistoric balloon. Then the con
ductor burst through the crowd and
stood before the young man. lie did
not speak. He leaned over in front of
the young man and opened the window.
The Young man was surprised. The
conductor seized the prehistoric spe.-
men and threw il through the window
with all his strength.
Impertinence - shrieked the young
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-03-30
NO. 40.


The importation Of canary birds into
the United States during the last ten
years aggregated 5O,OOo,O00, according
To the Philadelphia Press. There are
FEW fancers of the lovely little
tcathercd songsters who have the re-
mo,e,t idea of what a vast business
the breeding of canarics in Europe and
their propagation in other countries
mas become. Five million canary birds
represent a money value of nearly
SI00Q,O00, and That first cost. The
sale of the yearly Importation, even
after tal ing the great mortality of the
delicate WarhIers into consideration,
produces the surprising total Of Sl0,-
OoO,00O. The breeding Of canaries is
the principle means of support Of the
pcasantry of the llartZ mountains in
the Black Forest of southern Germany,
where the men devote their time to
wood-chopping and making the wicker
baskets in which the birds are shipped
to England and America The women
have tine delicate task of caring for the
yoang birds and selecting the singers
IAN art in which they are unusually
expert. one English firm and two
American firms have agents in Ger
many during the shipping seasons to
make purchases. The uniform cost of
the common lIartZ mountain canary,
including the little wicker cage, is
eighteen krut,er, or about twelve
cents. The selling price IN America
ranges from $3.50 to s..
This is the price Of the most ordinary
singer. The finer breeds run very high.
Take the Andreasberg roller, for in
stance, the sweetest warbler in the
world. It's taught to sing by the sky
lark and linnet, and has 4 peculiarly
beautiful, rolling note, from which its
name is derived. The Andrcasbcrg
cannot be bought for less than $75, and
those taught whistle tune are worth
from 500 to$l50
Then there isa "mule bird "a cross
between the Dutch linnet and the gold
finch 1t is a delightful songster, and
has a voice which, though Wonderfulin
volume, is sweet in tone and perfect in
harmony. The male bird utters what
is known as watered note, which is
possessed by no other bird. The difii-
Guilty of securing eggs from the gold
finch, when mated with the :innet, is
what makes this bird expensive. The
prices range f,om $40 to $50 The
gold-spangled linnet is another variety,
produced hy breeding the llartz mount
ain canary and the brown ljnnet. 1t is
a fair singer but valued prime ally on
ac cunt of its plumage, which is dark.
/ picked out with yellow tufts. Another
fancy bre d is the Norwich. They are
small, chunky birds, full-throated, and
lovely songsters Their color is a deep
golden from head to tail.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-03-30
lie Was Fighting.

Muscle doesn't make anybody bel
ligerent. On the contrary, it is law
of nature that the most muscular men
are the kindest in disposition. They
hardly ever get mad. I've seen these
puny fellows, who could hardly knock
fly off the wall, get furiously mad
and buckle up to a man twice his size.
One Of them sort got mad with Judge
Hammond while he was making a
speech against him in a justice corrt.
and danced up and down behind him
and struck him in the back as hard as
he could drive. The judges back
was two feet and a half wide, and he
simply looked around with a smile of
surprise and said
What are you doing, wilkins.
what are you about?'
Pm figntin'," said wilkins, with
a hyena scream, and the Judge just
went on with his speech -BtH arp.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-03-30
STRENG

to vigorously push business
strength 10 study a profession
Strength TO regulate household,
,treagth 10 do a days a5or With
cul physical pain. All this repre-
scnts what is wanted, 10 the often
card expression, Oh! wish !
bal TIE s'reagth;" If you are
;iohea down, have not energy, or
ieel as ir Ife was hardly worth Iiy-
ms, you can be relieved and re-
stored ro5usthoaI,h and strength
by taking BROWNS IRON BIT
TLhS, which is a true tonic a
meaic.1e universally recommended
Il. !. was.pg diseases.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1883-03-30
Daniel II. Magrude1
(LATE OF COURT OF APPEAIs)
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW.
PRINCE FREDERICK, CALVERT CO., MI

Will practice in tho Court OF Appeal. anJ
in the courts of Charles, 81. Mays Calvert
Anne Arundel, and Pr nee Georges counties
which lie will attend regularly.
Office and address, Annapolis Nd.
may Sly.