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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-04
A jon neT to the Sun.

As to the distance of ninety-three
million miles, cannon-ball would
travel it in about fifteen years. It may
help US TO remember that at the speed
attained by the limited express on our
railroads train which had lett the sun
for the earth when the Mayfower sailed
from Delfhaven with the Pilgrim
Fathers, and which ran at that rate day
and night, would in 1884 still be
q journey of some years away from its
terrestrial station. The fare at the
customary rates. it may be remarked.
would be rather over So, 800, 900 so that
it is clear that we should need both
money and leisure for the journey.
Perhaps the most striking illustration
IF the suns distance is given by express
ing it in terms of what the psychologists
would call velocity of nerve transmits
sion. 1t has been found that SEN
'ation is not absolutely instantaneous,
but that it occupies very minute time
in travelling along the nerves; so that
if child puts its fingers into the can
lie, there is q certain almost incon-
ceivably small space of time, say the
Dne-hundreth of second, before he
feels the heat. In case, then, child
arm were long enough to touch the
sun, it can be calculated from this
known rate of transmission that the in
FAINT would have to live to be man of
over a hundred before it knew that it's
fingers were burned.-Prof S. p Lang
lea ia The Century.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-04
The Road Question.

During one of the celebrated ''Ynud
blockades,' some years ago, man, in
order to call doctor, went six miles to
town by means of rail-fence. Not
only in Illinois, but in manv other
Western States, the roads are practi-
cally impossible for three months in
nearly every year. The period of non
communication has often extended to
half year The effect of stopping
commerce in this way has been lament
able. There can be no settled or fair
condition of things so long as trans
portation on the country roads is q
question of chance. Not only the i'm
mediate inconvenience of mud embar-
goes, but the reacting effect of high
rates and over-crowded routes during
the season of good roads, should
prompt the States to some definite plan
of action. A practicable scheme would
be to go to France and England and
The Legislature should build expert
mental roads at once. The cornering
of a market would be a colossal under
taking with good highways leading from
every granary in the Western States.
The gilt edge would come off the price
Of butter, and the farmer would be
none the poorer, were the products of
dairy always within reach. The roads
of France did not grow. They were
bought and paid for. What we need to
know is how many the people were able
to build at first, and in what manner
those first roads were apportioned.--
Chicago Current.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-04
A man name8,Cannbell. sn,

"A man named, Campbell, superin-
tending the construction of q mill at
Blenheim, Ont, had a narrow escape
from death by wheelbarrow falling
from third-story and striking him on
the head. It seems difficult thing to
get in any position where the wheelbar-
row will not have the advantage of the
man when the two come together. Dc
tT0it Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-10-04

Mr.. Moody says that the great need
in the churches is ''sanctifed common,
sense. y Chicago Journal.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
WESTCHESTER COTNTY.

WHITE PLANs.-;Jqdge ,Dykman, yesterday
granted a perpetual injunction prohibiting the
Board of Health of East Chester from interfering
with tie New-YOrk Infant Asylum at Mount Yer
The Presbyterian Church having paid its
Indebtedness has begun to improve its building
The seats have been widened and a movement is on
foot t. secure q new organ. james Murray,
the prize-fghter. was sentenced on Friday to six
months in the Albany Pententlary and TO pay fine
of 5000, OF an additional Imprisonment Of 300 days
MAMARoNECK.-Ibe Republicans have nominated
the following candidates for town officers: Town
clerk William A. Sckles; justice of the peace
William A. Boyd; assessor, NJ Sands; commits
sioner of highways, J. Wesley Palmer; collector, A.
s. Benedict.
HARRsoN.-At a union caucus the following can
didates were nominated: supervisor, George j.
Buring; town clerk, Charles G. Haviland justice
of the peace, John c. Haviland; assessor, Edward
Hopper; collector, James G. Haines; commissioner
of highways, Isaac Peppard Overseers OF the poor
David Wood and Samuel Iaviland.
MOUNT PLEASANT.-The Republicans have n0mi-
mated William Reynolds for supervisor.
DoBBs FERRY.-J. NJ. Embree and w. c. Travis
have been elected delegates TO the First Republican
Assembly District Convention, in Yonkers, on sat
uTday.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
LUYDBoRG's RnENIsH COLOGNE.

HENRY A. DANIELS, NJ. D.,
l4lLexington.aye., between 20th aud 30th-st.
HeuTB, to tO7. Diseases Of the Nervous .ystbh
SsAits Urinary ORGANS Impotence and dsLhfkiY.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
JERSEY CITY.

A bundle containing the dead body OF chlld Wa'
found Yesterday in an aieyway at No. 40 Mercer-So
John Mally, age eighteen of No. S5 l.arch-st, ano
william heck. age sixteen, of No. s53 Ncwark-ave
went to the foot of Van Winkle-st yesterday after
noon 10 try a shot gun. 1t was accidentally eA-
ploded and the charge entered Becks head klihhe
him instantly. Officer McAgnon arrested Maiiy.
The druggists OF Hudson County have formed al, a.
association TO prevent the cutting of prices OF Pa1'
medicines The officers of the association are ns-
semblyman f. O. Cole, president; George w
Phillips vice-president; William K. Lard secle-
tary George II. White. treasurer. 49,
Christian Hcydorn collector of the MelroPoldtod
Life Insurance Company of New orks was ailes'ou
Yesterday on a charge of embezzlng $lZ.
Georoe + Fewkes was before Justice Allen yester-
dav on n charge of betraying Bella McNelll seven
months ago the couple became engaged 10 ne mar ,
ried Four weeks ago Fewkes ceased to ylsit MISS
Mcneil. and soon afterward she learned that lie
was married three weeks ago to Miss catherine
Jacobs q young woman of respectable Ialhny VI
Clifton, S. |. Fewkes was sent TO )all
Fire Commissioner John Brennan yesterday re-
funded 5000 which was given to him from the Ire
mems Relief Fund nearly two years ago to de1ray the
expenses of an election contest III which ne was
engaged. Commissioner Windecker returned some
time ago $50 donated TO him from the fund to pay
his doctors bill Commissioner Speck has not made
a restitution of $50 voted to him from the fund to
pay doctors bill. There is yet $500 unaccounted
for which was illegally drawn from the rellet
fund 1t was charged to expenses incurred" ana
was used to pay the election expenses OF two candl-
dates for Fire Commissioners.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
NEWS FROM THE SUBURBS.
ALONG THE SOUND.

BRIDGEPoRT-In view of the mental condition Of
the Rev. John Lyon, the trustees of the Church of
the Redeemer Friday evening passed resolutions
expressing sincere sympathy with him and his FAM
lily. adding: In view of his physical prostratlOn,
we request him 10 take such season of rest as may
be deemed expedlent during that time his salary
rs pastor 10 be continued and we hope rest and
freedom from will result in his full restoration
10 health" The installation Of the Rev +. e..
Hopkins, as pastor of the Park Street COngrega-
tional Church, will take place on Tuesday even
ing
DANBURY-The loss by the opera house fire on
Friday was about S25, 900. The cause is attributed
to caTelessness III the Of lighted cigars under
the stage by baggagomen.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23

Earl e. Wilson's T. and w brand of Mems
Collars and Cans the best. sold everywhere =
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
ROCKLAND COUNTY.

HAvERSTRAW.-Wiliam p Banngan purchased
a large track of land near the West Shore depot.
and is selling il in building lots Thomas r..
Clarke, chief engineer Of the Fire Department, was
reelected on Friday night The following cor
pOration officers have been elected: r. 4. Ncrvalen,
president; DOmnick Kenneday, r. w. Millburn
and William Benson. trustees; Terence Brady, coll
lector; and AlonzO Bedel treasurer.
NEW-CTY.-COunty Clerk Crum has received the
commissions of thiTty-scVcn notaTies, being the
number allotted to Rockland County.
WEST HAvERsTRAw.-Adam Lilbum, presi-
dent; James G.. Scott, trustee; Charles Zundel,
collector; and Henry y. Peck, treasurer were
elected as village officers last week.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
NEW-.IERSEY.

MoRRIsTOwN.-The recent speech of William
Walter Phelps before the state Board of Agr1cul,
ture on "New-Jersey Her Farmers and Farms.
has been distributed throughout he C0ngreSsl0nal
District in pamphlet form, and is much praised by
the local press.
KEARNEY-Ihe Republicans will have party
tick ct at the charter election, and Will meet on
Thursday night to make nominations.
FRAYKLIN.--The Rev. f. H. Camp, of the Re
formed Church. has been called to the Presbyterian
Church at Sag Harbor l.. |.
ELIzABETH-Mi3s Cruikshank, of No. 451 Nadi-
sOn-st fell and died instantly from heart disease
yesterday. August trtsch attempted 10 hang
himself while drunk on Friday night, and as ar
rested.
EAST ORANGE-The newsdealers at the railroad
stations are fighting The HGdid newstands They
selling New-IOrk papers at one cent each, ana
will continue the warfare until the stands are with
drawn.
PLA1NFIErD.-A hop was given at the Park House
last evening to commemorate the opening or the
new dining hall. The Painfleid vocal society
will probably produce The Crusaders" at the
May concert.
ORAXGE.-Many hatters have removed to Ham
ilton Canada 49,. Public prayer Will be offered IN
the Reformed Church to-day for the, defeat of the
legislative bill to force upon the Reformed
Churches of the State a system which Ia kes their
government out of the hands Of ordained officers
and puts it into the hands of men not necessarily
members of the Communion. The annual meet
ing of the Common Council will be held tuesday
evening The John Gill Engineer Corps VIII
give fourth assembly on "Wednesday evening;
.. One lieutenant and two "lasses' are still
carrying on the Salvation Army crusade.
II BoKEN-rhe butchers have organized a Pro-
tective Association, with John White, president; ;
William Mccarthy vice-presldent; Cornelius
Ready, secretary; Michael Lally financial sccre-
tary John Banghardt treasurer. The ASSOCIATION
is opposed to Chicago dressed beef, and VIII apply
for admission to to the Eastern Butchers Protective
Society. y....About 100 employees Of the Universal
Rubber COmpany's factory, at Ferry and Washing
ton sts quit work yesterday because Moses Dltten-
hoefler. the foreman, discharged Charles L. Hop
kins, the engineer. Hopkins attempted to go to
work and was arrested. The superintendent le-
instated Hopkins and the stIkers IetuIne9to work.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
FALSE ALARM FROM R1DLEYs.

An alarm of fire was sent out from the store of
Edward Ridley s Sons in Grand-st. at 1880 o'clock
last evening, and was responded 30 by Engines No
8. There no fire discovered. William A. Moore,
general superintendent of the buildmg. sad to n
TRIBUNE reporter: We have Il Watkins automatic
ployc of the alarm company came in saying that
there was smoke issuing from an adjoining building
and before | could stop him he had sprung the
when the engines came up, but one IN the store
knew of the matter until all was over We shall
make complaint to the company against the man."
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
PATERSON.

While some boys were playing on the river bank
yesterday. LOUIS Baum, age eight, pushed George
drowned. Baum had previously tried 10 push
another boy. named Porter, in the river. Porter
had hold of Steinhauser when lie fell over but he
could not hold HIM. Baum's act seemed TO be from
malice. Steinhausers body was not recovered.
A serious affray took place last evening IN Henry
GCeischiuss liquor shop ia North Main-st Henry
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23

ponkel Of Paterson got into dispute with Corne-
Inns Vreeland Of MidlandPark, Bergen County over
game of pool Vreeland drew knlie ana az az,
table. Theodore Gootschius son of the proprietor &
seized Vreeland. who menaced Goetschiqs Win , ,no
knife. Goetschius called to Henkel khoGk I'M nf
down before he stabs mer Henkel with the butt OF
billiard cue knocked Vreeland senseless by olow
on the back of the head, fracturng his SKULL
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
LONG ISLAND.

HEMPsTEAD.-The Republicans yesterday nomi-
mated for Supervisor John Ward and fog Treasurer
Roswell Eldndge.
JAMAICA-The Democrats yesterday made the
following nominations: Supervisor George II.
Creed: Ovcrscer Of the Poor Joshua Battu; Justices
of the Peace llcndrick Hendrickson Alfred GTos-
lean and Joseph II. HIgbic Excise Commissioner
Frank Lott; Commissioner OF Highways, Daniel
Carpenter.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
NEWARK.

August Aiding age eighteen, was arrested yester-
dav on a charge of robblng Mrs. Margaretta
Schmidt, of No. I2S Sprugield-ave., with whom he
boarded, of jewelry and clothing.
The closing sermons of several Methodist preac h.
ers VIII be delivered to-day.
The German Evangelical Sunday school AssocIa-
ton of Essex County will celebrate It's anniversary
at the Third German Presbyterian Church on Tues
day evening.
The deaf mutes of Newark and vicinity will be
addressed to-day at the Young Mems Christian As
sOciaton Hall by John Bennett, OF Orange.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
STATEN ISIANn

RICHMOND-The trial Of James McGuirk alias
"MullIgans Ghost will be continued tomorrow.
NEW -DoRP.-The Vanderbilt homestead is in
dapidated condition.
WEST BpIGHTON.-The spring camesof the Staten
Island Athletic Club will be held on May II.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
HOME NEWS.
PROMINENT ARRIVALS.

Fifth Arenue Hotel-Senator E9genvS Msgxlvork H Court
Of appeals Henry Oliver sDa tne Ms1
Allison, Of Pi,tsburg Hotsa on HotelSProfessor j.
" ChnrcS OF hndover, Mass. Hotel 81 Aa'c-paiiei
g. Lamont, Of Albany.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
POTASH,


Not grain Of either potash OF mercury Is contained IN
Syfs Specific IS. :. - entirely vegetable and the
cures by its use are wonderful Once l59 West 2dst New
York consultation examination by two good physicians
free.
TRIED HOT SPRINGS TWO LONG YEARS WITHOUT
RELIEF
Mercura rheumatism made cripple After trying the
springs two years and the mercury aud potash treatment
until was skeleton and unable to do anything pre-
vailed uuon to take OF & = s. After taking three
my appetite began TO improve and gained hesh
rapidly When had taken twelve bottles felt wei
ever did IL now twelve months since took s. s Ny
health ana appetite good and am able 10 attend 10 all the
business can get ChA-' BEh6'
Hot Syringe Jan. ], 1888
FROM wELL~KNOWE LAWYER.
Ibaye taken Swifs specific for rheumatism, and found
perfect relief IL relieved O dyspepsia from which
had suffered years believe, when duly appreciated
Tonic Bood PrUle that sWifts specific VIII become
household remedy D. T. HILL.
Atlanta, Ga, Nov. ~, 1882.
Our Treatise on Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free TO
applicants.
THE SWIFT SPECIFIC CO..
Drawer 3, Atlanta Ga.
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
Announcements.

Genuine Hons Malt EKtraothas nature Of Johann
Hon and neck every bottle Endorsed by
ali physicians for general debility. Beware of limitations
New-York tribune., 1884-03-23
rnoNi A urII.KNoWT LAWYER.

THE SWIFT SPECIFIC co,
Drawer s. Atlanta. Ga
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11

Ford and WIN. White, both oolored, in the
penitentiary, the former for five and the
latter for eighteen years for murder.
Nj. Jesse Lennon, while at work at the
depot of the V NJ. Railway this evening,
was badly hurt by crank falling OH him
from The turn table.
YES" said the milkman, I'VE do have Il
good deal of milk on our hands sometimes !;
but this week we've taken contract TO
whitewash couple of barns so think we
shall manage to use up all our sur
plus stock How many pints did you say"
and he stirred up another can.
By an accidental fire at the residence Of
Rev Frank Stringfellow, on Seminary Hill,
a few nights since. the building was slightly
damaged The property belongs to the estate
of the late James Green and was insured
The fire occurring about midnight, came
near causing disastrous results.
Three Aiexandrians, in gorgeous array,
visited Washington yesterday and while
"giviug the girls treat were made TO feel
quite small by some of the street gamln,
who at most inopportune time crlea OUT,
''here comes the dude procession" thus at
tracing genera! attention to the young
gentlemen.
Mr.. Oscar F. Baggett will have for sale at
his stall in the market tomorrow, line
supply of beef, veal mutton and spring lamb
which doubtless will be relished by many
who have been keeping Lent.
Messrs. G.. l.. and w. B. Watkins will
have plentiful supply of fine spring lamb
at their stall 10 the market tomorrow when
they succeeded in getting for their many
customers who are so fond of spring lamb
for their Easter dinners.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11
local, BREVTTiES.

The Washington boat clubs have decided
to hold their regatta on July 81.
Market Master ]. w. Simpson is quite i'll
at his residence, on Columbus street.
Mr.. Charley Nye, we'll known temper
ance lecturer is i'll at his home IN Washing
ton.
To-day, Good Friday, has been arpropri-
ately observed in the Episcopal and Catho-
lie churches.
The Washington base ball club beat the
Detroits in the game played in Washington
Yesterday By score OF to ..
slight fire occurred alta house on lower
Queen street yesterday evening, when,
however. resulted in but little damage.
The Lee colored school building, on north
Alfred street. is now being painted, and
made TO look as nicely as when it WAS hrst
built
The steamerJ W. Thompson Is at the snip
ward for an overhauling, and the Mary
Washington has left there aho Is no" i9"s
at Prince street dock.
Mr., J. E. Pierpoint has received an APP
pointment in the office of the Assistant Yen
eral Passenger Agent of the Virginia MID
land Railway in this city.
There will be a meeting of the democratic
executive committee OF Fairfax, at the Court
House, on Monday, April Dist, court-day, 10
make such preparations as may be necessary
for the fall campaign.
The u. S. tug Mayhower, which recently
sunk at the Washington navy yard, while
being lowed to Norfolk, to-day ran aground
inst above this city, on the Maryland chan
mel bank, where she still remains.
Marriage licenses were issued in Wash:
incton yesterday to John A: Whebee and
Elizabeth NJ Jo0 ma M both Of Norfolk, and to
Eli Heise, of Baltimore county, Nd, and
Ada Makely, Of Fairfax county, Va.
The milk shippers in this vicinity com
plain of the wholesale robbery OF their cans
from the depots in this city ard Washing.
ton. They say that some OF The shippers
take the bands off of their cans and appro
pirate them to their own use.
Sheriff Whitaker, of Fauquier county
was in the city to-day on his return IRON
Richmond, where he has just lodged Bot
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11

THIRD VIRGINIA REGIMENr.-The Third
Regiment Virginia Volunteers will decide,
through its commissioned officers, ut a
meeting to be held in Danvil!e next Tues
day, where to hold the next summer en-
campment Of the regiment. is more than
probable that the encampment will be held
on the grounds of the Lynchburg Agricul-
tural and Mechanical Society Captain
Mushbach and Lieutenants Monroe and
Bryan will represent the A. l.. I. of this
CITY
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11

DIME MusEUM- Standing room only was
again bulelined last night at Sarepta Hall
aud all who were able to gain admission are
loud in their praise OF this weeks show. Miss
Livingston, u serio comic singer, at once
won public favor and was recalled five dit
ferent times Jake Budd was better than
ever before, a. an oyster man, he would
put the blush OF shame on the cheek ID the
oldest vender were he to hear him yelling
oysters. Billy Williams sketches, Mr.. and
Mrs. Somerlon, kept the audience in con
tinual roar of laughter al his ahSurdit'es.
Dr. Marlin, rs spiritualst, deserves spec
ia mention as indeed does Mas, Watson,
Banker and Hickey. Only two more shows
will be given this week tomorrow
and night. There will be nc performance
tonight.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11


REMARKABLE OPERATIoN.--John Mac
Mahon, eleven years of age, who lives in
New York. was watching game Of base
ball Oh Sunday last. In making hard hit
the bat flew out Of the hands Of the young
man who beld it and struck the boy Mac
Mahon OH the right side Of the head. The
boy fell, lay stunned for some minutes and
then got uD and went home. Five hours
later-lhe boy being in great pain-his
father took him to St. Vincent's Hospital.
Examination showed that there was frac-
ture of the right parietal bone extending to
the frontal bone. The house surgeon de-
cided that the boys skull should be treph-
ined. The patient was taken to the oper-
ating room and put under the influence of
ether piece of bone six inches long and
two inches wide was removed. The youth
of the patient and size of the piece of bone
removed make the case rather interesting
one. The operation lasted tbree-quartera
of an hour. The ordinary method of in
sorting a silver plate to take the place OF
the piece Of skull removed was dispensed
WITH the surgeon believing that new bone
tissue, especially in one so young. will grow
over the opening and form sufficient pro-
tective covering for the brain. The boys
general condition is good and be is at pre-
sent rapidly progressing toward recovery.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11

MAN FILLED WITH IRIcHIS.E.-Antonio
Pisino, twenty five years old, of New York. was
taken from his home in the sick wagon to Belle
vue Hospital on Monday night. He complained
Of tenderness and pain in his muscles, and thought
he was suffering from rheumatism. His symp.
toms were those Of trichnosis, and yesterday it
was discovered that he was afflicted with well
defined case Of that disease. piece Of muscle,
about the size of small pea was taken from his
arm and examined under the microscope. In the
muscular tissue were found over dozen trachinse.
DR.. Hammond, assistant house surgeon of the
hospital says it has not yet been fully determined
whether the disease can be cured or not. The
treatment now followed is to give the patient
cathartcs and build up his system with toncs
and nourshing food Much has to be left to nature.
In Pisinos case the disease has made great head
way the trichne being found in all the muscles.
This can BIZ determined by the pain it causes the
patient when pinched in any part Of the body.
But three authentic cases of trchinosis have been
treated at Bellevue Hospital in five years.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11
WOMAN MURDERED.

BALTIMORE, Md, April ia special
from fredericksburg, Caroline county, Md,
dated to-day says: The body of Mrs. Cece-
liza Bush, an aged white woman, was found
in thicket near her residence yesterday
afternoon. Her skull was horribly crushed
and her throat cut from ear to ear. No clue
so far of the murderers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11
CRISIS IN CHINA.

LONDON, April 1.-The latest advices
from Shanghai report Il serious political
crisis at Pekin. The Empress has publicly
degraded Prince Kung and four members of
the Privy Council They were stripped of
all their honors because of the dilatory
manner in which they have dealt with the
Tonuun affair.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1884-04-11

PARTIES DESTROYS of having well anade
garments, ine fitting garments, and artistic
cut garments, would do we'll to place their
orders at once with M. j. WATERMAN, who
has the largest number of best workmen and
the most skilled cutter in the city. Prices
moderate satisfaction guaranteed.
NJ. J. WATERMAN,
Cor. King and Fairfax SITS.