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The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
What a Man Saws:

When a woman tries on a pair OF new
shoes she pulls them on part way care
fully, witches them off again to take a
last look and see if she has got the right
one, pull them on again, looks at them
dreadfully, says they are just right, then
takes another look, stops suddenly to
smooth out a wrinkle. twists around and
surveys them sideways, exclaims, "Mercy,
how loose they are" looks at them again
square in front, works her feet about SO
that they won't hurt her quite SO much,
takes them off, looks at the heel, the toe,
the bottom and the inside, puts them on
again, walks up and down the room once
or twice, remarks to her better half that
she won't have them at any price, tits
down the mirror so she can see how they
look, turns in every possible direction,
and nearly dislocates her neck, trying to
see how they look from that way, backs
off, steps up again, takes thirty or forty
farewell looks, says they make her feet
look awful big and will never do in the
world, puts them off and on three or four
times more, asks her husband what he
thinks about it, and pays no attention to
what he says, goes through it all again,
and finally says she will take them. 1t is
a very simple matter, indeed.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
A VOLTS Dislike for Music.

It is well known that domestic dogs
dislike music, but the hatred Of it seems
to be much more stronger in a wolf.
Dogs have become familiar with it, and
have learned to endure it; but to the
wolf it is intolerable. 1t would be well
for those who live in countries infested
by wolves to arm themselves with some
loud sounding musical instrument, asthe
following anecdote would suggest.
A Scotch bagpiper was travelling in
Ireland, when he encountered a wolf,
which seemed to he very ravenous. The
poor man could think of no other way to
save his life than to open his wallet and
try the effect of hospitality. He did so,
and the savage beast swallowed all that
was thrown to him with such voracity
that it seemed as if his appetite was not
in the least degree satisfied.
The whole stock of provisions was, of
course, soon spent, and now the mans
only resource was in the virtue of his
bagpipe. This the monster no sooner
heard than he took to the mountains as
suddenly as he had left them. The poor
piper did not wholly enjoy his deliver
ance, for looking sadly at his empty
wal ct, he shook his fist at the departing
animal, saying
Say /! Are these your tricks2 Had I
known your humor, you should have had
your music before your supper"
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

Nellie went to see Oscar Wilde's
wedding. and was immensely amused,
on arriving at the church (st. James
Sussex Gardens). to find that the
bridegroom had given orders that
none should be admitted unless they
had his card. Nellie got in, however,
Notwithstanding her being unpro-
vided with Mr.. Oscar Wilde's visiting
card. She says the brides dress was
pretty, chiefly on account of its per-
feet simplicity. Her veil was pecu-
liar, being of gauze or open-meshed
spun silk, or something unusual. The
bridesmaids harmonies of terra Gotta
and primrose were spoiled by white
hats and feathers. Nellie says it was
The funniest thing in the world to see
theeeontracting parties and the best
man posing in studied attitudes du-
ring the ceremony. Fancy a man
being married with his head on one
side. like a " tired lily. his hand ON
his hip, and his legs disposed accord
ing to a preconcerted arrangement.
The bridesmaids carried lovely lilies.
Lady Wilde "snatched'' her new
daughter to her heart with some eff
fusion, and the bridegroom kissed the
bride with much calmth and coolth
in the presence of a somewhat limited
congregation.-Girls' Gossip in Lon
don Truth.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
A Savage Kings Peculiarities.

After his return ff5n his Auckland
visit, Tawhiao became addicte to drink,
and at Alexandra, near his settlement, it
was a common sight to see him reeling
about the township helplessly drunk. AT
the last great meeting between the native
minister and the chiefs the king got SO
fuddled that when he attempted to speak
he found it too much for him, and Law
down on the ground and went to sleep.
His son shares his fathers weakness. A
few days, however, before he left Auck-
land he visited Sir George Grey, who in
duced him to don the blue ribbon, and
to sign a~pledge to restrain from all in
toxicating liquors for twelve months.
On the day before his departure for Eng
land he appeared with a most extraor-
dinary head-dress In Queen street, Auck-
land, in the shape of an imperial crown
constructed of wire, and covere with
brilliantly colored flax to initiate
gold and gems. A comical incl
dent happened when Tawhiao was
about to set out to visit a japanese wal
vessel in the harbor. A four-wheeled
cab was brought to the hotel, and
Tawhiao issued forth from the building
wrapped in his native mat, wearing his
crown, and carrying a native weapon
made of whalebone. The cab door was
held open by the driver for the king to
enter, but, scanning the vehicle, he saw
that the drivers seat was the most lofty
and conspicuous. He therefore declined
to enter the cab, and, running round,
climbed up on the ~"dickey." The king
is tall and slim, with a very dark COM
plexion for a Maori. His face is elabor-
ately tattooed, and still wears the sullen
look which attracted the notice of DR..
Hochstetter a quarter of a century ago.
He wears a splendid piece of greensboro
suspended from the lobe of his right ear.
His eyes are small and inexpensive, and
his forehead is high, the crown of his
head being pyramidal. His gait is
shufling and undignifed. He appears
to be weakened. Attired as he usually
is in a gray tall hat, a shabby dress coat,
checked trousers, and boots down at the
heels, his appearance is anything but ma
iestic. He looks rather like an itinerant
Christy minstrel. In his native costume
"a blanket-he is rather more imposing.
-PaT MaH Gazette.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
Her Little Brother.

Little Tommy was entertaining n of
his sisters admirers until she appeared.
Don't you come to see my sister," he
inquired.
Eyes, Tommy, that's what l come for"
"You like her immensely don't you?'
"Of course, l admire her very much.
Don't you think she is very nice?"
"Well, l have to cause she's my sister;
but she thumps me pretty hard some
times. But let's see you open mouth
once. Now shut it tight till | count ten.
There-I knowed you could do it."
"Why, Tommy, who said couldn'tT'
"Oh, nobody but sister,"
"What did she say?"
swell she said you hadn't sense enough
to keep your mouth shut, and l bet her
two big apples you had; and you have,
haven't you? And you'll make her stump
up the apples, won't you?"
The young man did not wait to see
whether she would ''stump up" or not.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
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LADIES'
Former Restrictions ON Female Charms.
Powder and rouge were evidently

Former Restrictions ON Female Charms.
Powder and rouge were evidently
.lore potent in the reign of Louis
XIV, in France, than they are to-day.
From, a French State paper, lately
brought to light, it appears that in
1870 the following Parliamentary de-
cree was solemnly passed and duly
registered: Whosoever, by means
of red OIL white paint, perfumes. es-
sences, artificial teeth. false hair, cot
ton, wool, iron ~corsets, hoops, shoes
with high heels, or false hips, shall
seek to entice into the bands OF mar
riage any male subject of his Majesty
shall be prosecuted for witchcraft. and
declared incapable of matrimony."-
DenCey Inter Ocean.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
4 Royal Flower ssir..

In Portugal as in England charity
resorts to many devices to fill its cof-
fers, and the other day Queen Maria
Pia of Portugal did a great stroke Of
business as a Vender of flowers at a
stall of a bazaar held at Lisbon for The
benefit ofpoor children. The Queens
stall, a small wooden booth, was
crowded, while all the other stalls
around it were deserted, which was
hard on the other stall~keepers. When
monarchs take to s~hopkeeping, their
subjects have little chance-a fact
which in these revolutionary times
should .riag consolation to occul ants
Of rickety thrones. When sheir
crown falls. a royal road to fortune
win still be open bsfore them. If TO
be" ~patronized by Royalty attracts
many customers. What must be the
drawing power of a shop in which all
customers arc "sorssl by Roy
aItygn-PaH MaH 3ud1f4.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
Malaria.

Scarcely does a day go by but what you
meet some one who is nearly dead from the
distressing effects of malaria! Men and
of strong constitutions are compelled
10 give up, and from pictures of perfect
health are reduced to the condition of appar-
parent consumptives.
1t is no thing to meet a person
suffering from ehills and fever who would
prefer death to then present condition, and
their cry is for relief.
To those suffering from these dread dis
eases we would recommend a trial of Ayers
Ague Cure, which has become so popular
from it's merits, that dealers are authorized
to refund the money in case of it not giving
relief, With such an inducement it GER
tainly must be worthy of a trial.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

Mrs. Harriet Cummings, of Cincinnati
Ohio, writes: early last winter my daughter
was attacked with a severe cold, which settled
on her lungs. We tried several medicines
none OF which seemed to do her any good, but
she continued to get worse, and finally ra;s9d
age amounts of blood from her lungs. We
called in q family physician, but he failed to
do her any good. At this time a friend wht
had feen cured by DR.. VIM. Halls Balsan
for the Lungs, advised me to give it a trial
We got q bottle, and she began to improve
and by the use of three bottles was entirely
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

There is nothing new in saying that
lemon juice is good for malaria; Oh, in
other words that it is useful to combat
intermittent fever by the victims of that
disease. A French medical journal
recommends a decoction of the fresh
lemon, that is, a lemon cut into slices
and boiled in a new earthen pot, making
practically, a lemon tea. 1t is to be
given four hours before the fever, and is
said to be as serviceable as quinine, with
out having any of its ill effects.-Foot's
MonthLu.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

The VoLTA1o BELT Co., of Marshall,
Mich, offer to send their celebrated ELEc-
rRo-VonTAIo BELT and other ELECTRIC AP-
PLIANoEs on trial for thirty days, to men
(young or old afflicted with nervous debil-
ity, loss of vitality and manhood, and all
kindred troubles. Also for rheumatism,
neuralgia, paralysis, and many other dis
eases. Complete restoration to health, vigor
and manhood guaranteed. No risk is incur
red as thirty days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet free.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

HAY-FEvHR. I can recommend Ely's
Cream Balm to all Hay-Fever sufferers, tits,
in my o~uinion, a sure cure. / was afflicted
for rs years, and never before found perma-
nent rel1ef.---W. 81. HAsKINs, Marshfield, Vt.
HAY FEVER. / have been a Hay-Fever
sufferer for three years; have often heard
Ely's Cream Balm spoken of in the highest
terms. l used it, and with the most wonder
full success---T. S. GEER, Syracuse, N. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

The best test of a human life is the
amount of good it has been and done to
others. Mrs. Lydia e. Pinkham may be
given a seat of honor among those who have
helped to change sickness INTO health, and
to transform the darkness of suffering into
the sunshine of rest and hope.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

ssThere are, y says s'Toison DOR" in
his new book on French Society, IN
fewer than fifty thousand or sixty thor
sand persons living in France who have
elevated themselves TO the nobility and
laid hands on names and titles which da
not belong to them
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
queer marriage advertisement.

queer Marriage Advertisement.
The advertisement published in the
Indian Social Rgforaaer and Marriage
Advertiser, which aims at the promo
ton Of widow marriages and the dis
enlargement Of child marriages, oc-
~casionaIly afford very amusing read
ING. Take the following:
A Kiiatri Of very high family OF
Ghapnr Cote, aged eighteen, who Is
giving UP this year for the middle
school examination, wishes to marry 2
widow. whose age should be twelve or
thirteen years, who must DO nice look
ing, and who must also have received
some education.
Bengalee gentleman Of fourteen,
describes himself as De fine features
and fair color What bachelor with
= heart viii not 1T once answer No. 80,
Rao is Bangalee lady who became
widow when she was Il years Of
ass azld who possesses d fair come
and long beautiful harp
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

The Colonel never made a success of the Eve
Water business, but Caroline struck a bonan-
"a with Petroleum as its base. If your hair is
thin and falling out, try it.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

IF you are failing; broken, worn out and ner
Fous. use wells Health Remover. ''$1. Drgts
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
CoIoneI seIler,. n. woo.

Flies, reaches, ants, bed-bugs, rats, mice, chip
hunks, cleared out by 'Rough on Rats. "15c.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
T,,ir, PeopIe
Young Mens-Read This.

"Wells'Health Remover restores health and
vigor, cures dyspepsia, sexual debility. 81.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

The short, hacking cough. which leads to
consumption, is cured By Piso's Cure.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
4 Hard wa for Women % ...n Fem
uiea.

a HARD way kCf w omen 40 p%sm rem
uies.
A woman with q white cloth
wrapped about her head tossed q huge
basket filled with rags on top of a bar
rel in a low shanty on Washington
stree near Market. Then she trans
ferred it to her shoulder and stag
gered off with it to an inner depart
ment. she was barefooted and wore a
ragged goWl. Presently she came
hack with an empty lasket and began
filing it from the piles of rags which
lay on tn. floor. Two other barefooted
women, with baskets, and heads done
up with white cloths, followed her in
anc went to picking over the rags.
They are looking for pins" said
the proprie'-r of a rag-shop to a re-
rortss who stood by him at the open
window of the shanty. Il give them
all they find among the rags, and they
find lots Of them. Each of the women
fiads d pin every two or three minutes.
The bosom of their dresses will be
stuck full Of pins by the time they
i through with their days work
What do they do with so many?'
thu reporter asked.
They sell them. There are plenty
If little laundries and dressmaking es-
adjustments that will buy second
nand pins at ABOUT half the rate Of
pew ones
How much can one of these women
aako out of pins in q day
Never more than five cents, but
that is enough to make her happy.
Chicago Nescs.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06


To the needs of the
tourist, commercial
traveller and new set
tier, Hostetter'sStom
ach Bitters is pecu-
liarIy adapted, since
1t strengthens the
digestive organs, and
braces the ply steal
energies to unhealth-
full influences. 1t re-
moves and prevents
malariaf fever. con-
stipation, dyspepsia,
b g al thfully stlmu-
lates the kidneys and
bladder and enriches
as well as purifies h
blood. hen over
come by fatig u e,
whether mental or
physical, the weary
and debilitated find it
q reliable source OF
renewed strength and
comfort. For sale by
lily.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

An eligible spark who describe,
nlnlseif as employed on the scinde
ran9anD and Delhi Railway, on a sal,
airy OF Lbs per month, wants to mar.
ry with any kind of ceremony
another gentleman, whose wishes are
IGNORED by being noticed by the
0oi'or' "has expressed his desire to
marry a widow who did not see the
lace of her husband
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

God first--self last---all the rest will come
in the right order.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06
virtne if the beauty and vice the de-
formity of the soul.

God is the brave mans hope, and not
Che towards excuse.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

Trough IN Dentists Tooth Powder.
Smooth, refreshing, Harmless s, elegant, cleans
ing, preservative and fragrant &c. Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-12-06

cats tooth makes a punctured wound, a
dogs a more open enc.
Adhesive plaster comes in handy. 1t
ught to be the best procurable, and in
stead of keeping it in a roll in the
drawer, it ought to be cut up into strips
of different breadths. It is thus ready
for immediate use, and there is no chance
of its sticking together as it does if kept
in bulk.
When it is necessary to use this plaster
to keep the edges of a wound together,
we must be careful, first and foremost, to
see that the wound is perfectly clean, and
no sand, glass, or grit in it, which would
cause fostering and prevent it from heal
ing.
Never cover a wound wholly up with q
piece of plaster; whatever be its size, use
long narrow strips. Warm the plaster by
holding the back of it against a can of
boiling water for q few seconds, then APP
Div it across the wound, leaving a small
space between each strip to give exit to
the lymph. Remember that sticking
plaster has no healing action In ITSELF, the
benefits derived fromits use are of o pure
" mechanical nature. Clean cuts are bet
ter bound up with the blood, simply with
& linen rag, for sticking-plaster IS no use
until the bleeding stops. In case OF scalp
wounds the hair must be shaved OH be-
fore the plaster is applied.
Al grain OF two OF nitrate Of silver to an
ounce Of distilled water makes q very
good stimulating lotion, for wounds or
sores that need such an application. but
If they are healing kindly, with even
white edges and not much exudatlon,
hey do not want stimulating
LaaDuid. INDECENT sores. and tiabby W
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-03-10

elections. They interlace and mingle
with each other. A stone cast into lake
disturbs every particle of water in the
whole body. Our town and city elections
are felt from the Atlantic to the Pacific
and from the great Lakes to the Gull. If
the republican ticket is elected in our
city to-day, az it will be, the result will
be hailed with satisfaction by republicans
everywhere and nerve them to go for
ward more confidently and with better
prospect of success in the national cam
paign which will close in November.
This is year and time when every
republican should keep step to the music
of the Union. casting behind him personal
grievances and dislikes. and do all that
in him lies to make these initial elections
of the Presidential campaign as successful
as possible.
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Hon. Hannibal Hamlin.
HIS REMARKS AT THE BANGOR Caucus on
THE REMOVAL OF rHR DUrr FROM LUMBER

HIS REMARKS AT THE BANGOR Caucus ON
THE REMOVAL OF rHR DUrY FROM LUMBER.
There 10 now you know before Congress q
free trade measure looking to the removal of
the duty from lumber. The present duty is
81 per thousand feet, aud suppose that is q
fair profit. When this is removed, the labor
that cuts the lumber, the labor that drives
it. the labor that manufactures it and the
farmers who supply provisions to these labor
ers, all will have to suffer. There is not a
man 10 Bangor who has not an interest in
this industry. They are all so interlocked
in the sisterhood of industries that if one is
struck all Interests are uufavorably affected
No man is so idiotic ss to say that if our
nominee should fail of an election there
would not go forth from this city to Wash
ington a shout that would stimulate the pro-
jectors of the free trade business in Con-
gress.
Think of the vast water power in our State
and of the water which still goes invoked to
the ocean. Maine has water power enough
TO give employment to four million men in
running the machinery, and our common
wealth is some dsy destined to be a great
manufacturing section. Ii is wise for the
people of Bangor in this day and hour to
consider the evils which would be brought
about by free trade. We ought to speak in
this municipal contest ia language that can
not be misunderstood We want no pledges
save the integrity and ability of the nominee
See what Portland, Hallowell, Lewiston
and Rocklsnd have done Let US all work
with zeal and vigor, each nan doing his
whole duty. and the election eff our worthy
nominee will be assured
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Have you inflamatory sore throat, stiff
joints, o. lameness from any cause whatever?
Have you rheumatic or other pains in any
part of the body? If so use Johnson's Ano-
dyne Liniment 1t is the most wonderful
internal and external remedy known to med
ical science.
We caution all persons not to buy the extra
large packs of dust and ashes now put up by
certain parties aud called condition powders.
They are utterly worthless. Buy Sheridan's
Cavalry Condition Powders if you buy any !;
they are absolutely pure and immensely
valuable. mar4d&wlw
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been for many years, and it only remains
TO be seen whether those men who have the
courage of their convictions can again be
wheeled into line BY the follov-oehind the
republicans wing of the party. which il
afraid to antagonize the prohibition sentl-
ment. Lawyer Rawson of Bangor. may not
be on hand this year With his resolution-he
is getting along in years-but younger men
will push to the front. and endeavor to COM
NIT the democratic party to oppositlon TO
prohibition. The Bangor Commercial Lew
i.ton Gazette, Belfast Age, Calais Times and
one or two other democratic organs are
counted on to put in hot work for the license
people in case the convention adopts license
plank, and every paper in the party will grace
fully fall into line At least, that is what
we'll Informed democrat tells me.
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Local Elections I'm New York.

The Spring elections in New York are
showing gratifying increase OF republi-
can strength. Concerning their results
and bearing upon the national election the
Tribune SAYS: THE local elections that
have been held during the past week fur
nish an additional occasion for republican
satisfaction. The party is certainly in
good condition TO make Presidential can
vass in this State. Elmira. ordinarily
democratic, has elected a republican
mayor by the largest majority ever given
tor that official since the city was estab
lished. The democratic majority aver
ages 500. The majority for this repub-
lican mayor is 862. Utica has also
elected republican mayor by
majority unprecedentedly large. Roches-
ter has reelected republican Mayor,
who has already held the Office for four
consecutive terms. by a majority of 4,209
the largest one with one exception, that
he has ever received. Kingston for the first
time in her history has chosen six republican
aldermen at q single election. Comment
ing upon the result in the county (Ulster),
The Ropdout Freeman mentions seven
towns which it says were recently dem
ocratic" but now appear to have become
permanently republican In Newburg the
republicans gain the Mayor, two members
of the Board of Education, justice of the
peace aud other officials. Gains are re-
ported in the Boards of Supervisors of
Rensselaer,. Chemung. Ulster. Oneida,
Monroe. Oswego. Washington, Saratoga
and Orange counties"
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Going for License.
The DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION r
, MAKE SoUARs IssuE WITH PRoHrRIrroS

A correspondent of the Bidleford Journal
at Augusta writes to that paper as follows
concerning the coming democratic State con.
vention:
The convention bids fair to be very lively
affair, in marked contrast to the funeral SER
vices held in Lewiston in lSs2 A vigorous
attempt will be made to take issue squarely
with the republicans on the liquor question,
a large number of the prominent men of the
party believing that now is the time for the
democracy to declare its belief that prohibit
ton is a failure and thar the license system
should be tried
The feeling in favor of this new departure
is stronger in the party to-day than it has