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The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26

Each woman strives to be actually
what every maj in Kentucky holds 1t
as a point OF honor to consider a wo-
man to be. The moral Of this is that,
if men want women to rise to the
height Of their notions. the first step
to make them SO Is TO so consider tnssm.
Put the standard where you will, they
viii make a desperate struggle to
reach it.
Infroduction OF Straw Rides ln England.
Attempts are being made at the sew
eral county mansions In the Eastern
counties to introduce-by way OF va
riety from the gig, the barouche and
the tandem-the American fashion of
the straw ride, which for the last two
seasons has obtained favor among the
aristocratic bellies Of Newport, Sara
toga and other fashionable watering
places of the States. The straw ride
takes place by moonlight. A large,
heavy harvest wagon, drawn by four
stout horses, conveys the party of
youthful pleasure-seekers over the hill
and dale, down rutty lanes and through
unploWed fields until the bones seem
shaken to pieces and the sides ache
with laughter. To lessen the violence
of the shock which now and then
would otherwise rend the tender frames
of the delicate girls the wagon is piled
with straw, in which the party sit or
recline, beguiling the way with recher-
che refreshments and killing time with
song and anecdote, and, above all,
with sentimental Irritation, to which
the surroundings lend themselves with
such appropriate fitness. They say that
the first trial of the straw-ride made in
England at - castle, in Suffolk,
was 8 10 successful in this last respect
that a most brilliant wedding has been
announced as the result of the moon
light diversion. The Wadded hood, the
swan-down muller, the sweet voice he
heard, the bright eyes Of the beauty as
seen by the young heir of the broad
acres belonging to the castle, while en-
the delights of a straw-ride one
evening at B., made an everlasting
impression. The innovation may be
worth trying. as, perhaps, there are
other countiesi t would equally as well
suit.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26
THE CHASTITY FACE.

A large party Of exeursionists, guests
Of the company, were on an Arkansaw
railway train, enroute to visit the adj
vertised Lands Of a famous pine dis
trict. Baskets of champagne had been
provided, and the excursionists, in that
unrestrained ~conviyiality which steals
along SO gently with the alleged juice
Of the grape, soon became unable to
distinguish hi kind Of land from an
other or to recognize the difference be-
tween pine log and a sycamore sap
ling.
A. 2 way station q young man board
ed the train and took the only vacant
seat III the car, beside a rather old gen
tleEnan who did not to join the
Festivities of the intoxicated occasion.
join Us, cap'n,' said a red-faeed fell
low. handing him 4 glass, eFill 'er up
to the brIln, pouring out the seething
enemy to a clear head. Everything
goes and he passed on in answer to
the summons of an uplifted glass at
the other end Of the car. Just as the
youlg mar was about to drink, the old
gentleman said;
VIII you wait until I tell you d
story before you drink that?'
The young man looked in surprise at
the old gentleman.
won't detain you along. This
reminds ne so much Of something
that occurred years ago in my life
that 7 cannot refrain from speaking
Of
His earnest manner impressed the
Young man. and, al be held up the
glass mid looked Kor d moment at HE
shiaing beads arising from its stem
like bottom. be replied:
YES T viii wait.
Thank you. and III manner still
mere impressive the old man began.
sT hid been AWAY from horns for !
number Of years ana Was rAtuyting q
i steamboat. when / fer ii with : nar-
j very much like this one. Cham
payne vas as frse d water. and with
that aecsitflh ideaof hospitality which
vine inspires. \ was enjoined to drink.
/ shuddered at the thought. NV fa-
thsr had died 4 drunkard and my 81
der brother was ii j dr..nkara,a orave
i had eysr hem sober. and nv mother
&ha rsnslest of women, looked i'll me-
as ss solace of her feeble veara, ths
ons embodiment IF ns,ruosas resepea
from lis wreck a our b-ausaho,d sbsF,
i say ahas j sh.,aaares s IN .mers
Contemplation III fst;ng 81 rs,;re
wfiah fhHv ;nsistsd ttat I sho,,aa
Him. I'LL g. eseapa H. roisv 800
wenf s. S. state2raom hns Az Vs.
81 safao,aay8 a~ga;nsk sbair b;,a,;o,,s
pers.zkeSsy. for fbev heaf ,,,,on 81
aoor ana declared NAT 4 ! asd IN
casns III III Wsn,a AhrssR Il 'ds,,,.
Tbus. 81 -somnssiaa 4, ;s.sn tba..
hnk sim rsfas@a = dr;,E Egns,,z
vesv sssueetable Iooksno ana opiaf ola
gentleman said Il me-. ..Yaka J o,asa
ov ii. 4 worsst h,,rf 4 sfttla
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The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26
Fashion Notes.

Fashion Notes.
Prelateipurp1e is announced.
Condor brown is a very fashionable
color.
The new name for ashes Of roses is
Isard color.
8 Immense and dinninutive collars are
fashionable.
Heliotrope shades will be, in high
vogue next season.
Peasant waists outlined and EN-
broidesed in patterns on jet are seen on
some OF the rich black suits.
A cool dress for the seashore will be
made afterthe Mother Hubbard model,
Of successive rows Of black laca laid
upon a silk foundation.
Ribbons of changeable satin, with
the reverse side in solid color, are shown
for trimming bonnets. There are also
changeable velvet ribbons.
The Punishment OF screens, draped
mantelpieces and decorated window
draperies is anticipated to make way
for . reign Of stiff undraped elegance.
AloVely tea-gown has front ofmasses
OF lace, with back OF broeade, mounted
into full pleats below the pointed waist
line. a ribbon sash ties over in front
and falls to the edge of the skirt.
Jersey webbing, without any lining.
makes an excellent waist for a suit, es-
peciallyif it have a waistcoat of velvet.
The draperies are hooked upon it SO as
to give the effect Of a princess dress.
To wear with black and dark
colored spring dresses are cuffs Of let.
These are made by laying d row Of
jelted galloon on the reversed silk fac
ing of the sleeve, made long enough to
turn back.
Poplin is now a favored material and
bids fair 20 be quite as popular as it
was some years ago. The a~Sanspareils
is the name Of the new French poplin.
which win form some most elegant cos,
tunes for early spring wear.
For entirely black dresses FOR the
early spring the handsomest satins are
being provided for the greater part Of
the dress, to be enriched by a vest and
shirt front of elaborate embroidery
done on satin, or else on net that ID
laid upon satin.
A high-shouldered silk or grenadine
mantle, with long fronts and a short
back. ia the fashionable wrap for sum-
mer. The long ends are laid at the
bach, and the trimming, which really
determines the cost of.the garment, is
Of chenille or silk fringe Or jetted lace.
Among the.new trimmings for bon
nets, are long. full bands Of tiny silk
tufts initiating the opened seed vessels
flowers. These are tipped with DIFF
ferent colors. but the dull yellows and
browns Of nature are preferred to any
other. The effect IS pretty, soft and
becoming. The laces TO be employed
are woven IN nlany hues, all combined
either gilt 81 silver, and are to be
lsed sometimes to make the whole
'front.' OF & bonnet.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26
what women Can Do.

"Women.' said a successful woman
1ewelier. can do anything and every
thing nowadays. When I first had TO
earn my living I thought myself fortu-
nate when I secured d place behind d
milliner's counter. Well, 1 sold bon
nets for a year, and the store was
closed. Then I painted furniture, il
you viii believe il. 1t wasn't hard ID
learn, and I earned So 4 week instead
Of ~. But | soon quit that for better
employment. and was hired in a Jewell
~ establishment. There I learned the
trade, and I am as independent as o
are. Miss Dora Kinney, Of Wild
Cal, Ind, il the boss shepherdess Of the
Wabash. a few years ago an uncle
gave her an orphaned lamb to raise by
hand, which she did successfully. and
becoming 50 much interested in sheep
husbandry, she procured a mate for the
lamb. and she now sports d fold Of
tWenty-eight old sheep and thirty-three
lambs-sixty-one in al-alI from the
first starting pair. Miss Kinney at
tends to her aocks altogether herself,
and now receives quite i handsome
little income from the annual sales of
wool and mutton. New occupations
for women are yearly springing into
being. The latest things have heard
of are landscape gardening. bird fan
ciers, architects, junk-dealers, and
p~awnbrokers. Women do all these
things now. Indeed. I'm afraid q bad
time IS coming. Women do SO many
kinds Of work that the men will ali
become dudes The fine, idle creatures
these days certainly are not women.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26

s~wansdown may be washed in soap
and water; after washing shake ii out.
and when The down IS somewhat raised
shake it before the fire till dry
The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26

Three Dresses or . Princess' Trousseau.
In the Princess Kotcsehoubey's
trousseau is one dinner and opera
dress which is considered to be a mar
vel of grace. The skirt of white lam
pas is wrought with great bouquets of
iris. The train, fully draped, is of rose
velvet lined with ivory satin, the same
velvet making a puff around the edge
OF the skirt. There are two corsageS
n cut low, of the rose velvet, with
fchu trimming Of white tulle glisten-
ing with fine pearls. The other cor
sage is half high, buttoned with great
pearls, with q Watteau fichu of white
gauze.
Another Of her dresses, for grand re-
ceptions. has a daring but successful
,oloring. The skirt is Of turquoise
blue satin, with large fan drapery in
frcnt of Venetian red lampas. with
treat roses in velvet figures. The low
corsage and the train are of grenat vel
vet lined with old ROSE satin.
Another costume in mandarine red
velvet. which is nearly orange color
has two corsages. both of the red vel
vet; the low n has a bertha of gold
lace, and the other has transparent
Of gold lace with square-necked
opening and gold lace fchu.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-04-26
Quickly Tied.

The following story of a quick leap.
year courtship and marriage comes
from Milton Junction, Rock county,
Wis. A young man % years old was
taking a lady of SO out to a party, OF
rather the lady was 'taking'' the young
man, when, in the course of a frivol-
GUS conversation, the lady asked her
companion why he did not get married.
He replied that he did not know of
any ono who would have him. She
remarked that she didn't know but
what she might be willing to-" where
upon he said that he would marry her,
and suggested that they drive directly
to a minister's. The lady s'dared" him
to execute his plan.-He did as she
dared him and they were married.
After the party both were so fright
ened at what they had done that they
separated and did not meet for several
days. when friends prevailed upon them
to take up their habitation together
NeW York Commercial.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THE committee of the Board of Trade of
Trade of Lake City, appointed to consult
with the Denver & Rio Grande officials, and
ascertain, IL possible, whaA the prospects are
for early railroad connections with that city,
have made their report. President Lovejoy
told the committee that his company had al
ready concluded To build branches to Lake
City, ouray and Irwin this year, and were
only waiting until their business matters
so shaped US to enable them to do so. He
could not denote the time when they would
be ready to renew work on the Lake City
branch. President Lovejoy expects to make
tour Of inspection Of the proposed c1ten-
sions At an early day.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
Prc-isi-u,i.I Ch.pe~~,

Prom the Colorado Springs Gazette.
About FIVE hundred Of the delegates to the
National Republican convention are elected,
and yet il is very difficult to predict any thin.
regarding the strength Blaine and Arthur
will have in the convention. The anp,ss SO
far mas demonstrated that Logan will not he
a leading candidate, and there is no chance OF
his being dark horse. Edmunds will have
much more strength on the first ballot than
was supposed. and is likely TO stand third on
that ballot. He Is no longer n dark horse.
Hawley is most likely, Of all the men who ~
into the convention without great positive
strength, to be the compromise candidate.
The reason that 40 little can he predicted is
that 10 many of the delegates go uninstructc,i.
In many cases the district conventions had
very decided preferences. and sent mrn in
sympathy with the majority bat nin-tructcd.
The canvass of New York st t. illustrates
this. The New York Tribune Of Sunday gives
the delegates from that State as follows:
Blaine ~, Arthur ~, Ejmunds .. and anti
Arthur I. The delegates at large elected since
are for Edmands, and the remaining d;s,rc,
convention has elected Arthur delegates.
This leaves Blaine unchanged, Arthur 20 and
Edmunds Is. The New York 7Gm,s of sun
day gives Arthur -. which is probably nearer
a telegram from Washington gives Arthur so
votes In New York. which is an oyere,tin'ate.
The cause of this discrepancy is that all par
ties claim the uninstrucicd delegates.
Arthur seems TO have all the strength
Grant had in the South In 1850. except in
Missouri, which sends a mixed delegation.
Arthur will not have over ten Of these votes,
aud the other - will 20 to Blaine. Edmunds
and Logan. But in the States in the North
that Grant had, Arthur Is weak. Grant had
the three great States Of New York, Pcnnsyl-
vania and Illinois behind him. Arthur will
not have over "a of the ~ delegates from
New York. and not over 10 Of the co dele
gates from Pennsylvania. In Illinois he only
has six OF the ~ delegates. But he will have
more scattering strength. though this will
Arthur will not be backed In the convention
by a solid delegation from any great State in
the North, ar even a majority of a delegation
Of any large Northern State
Blaine on the other hand will have much
strength he did no, have in 1850. Ohio which
was largely for Sherman, will give the M
jority of her vote To Blaine. Pennsy lvanla,
which was for Grant in 1850, is almost solid
for Blaine. New York is likely to give Blaine
ten more vote, than she did in 1850 and Mis-.
souri, will do the same. So far Blaine has
shown weakness in Maryland, Michigan and
New Jersey, as compared with 1850. but his
gains In New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio
will more than make up for this. Blaine will
therefore go into the convention with more
strength than he had in 1850. In the sure
and probable Republican States he will lead
all other candidates, as he did in 1850.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

FRANK DE WALT, the defaulting president
Of the First National Bank of Lcadville, was
arrested last week at Canton, Ohio, while on
visit to his mother, and will be brought
back to Leadville for trial. If some process
could be invented whereby he could be made
to dissorge his stcalings, there would be some
sense in this move. But it will be only
throwing good money after bad in trying to
recover anything from him, or even trying to
con yict him
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

The Republican County convention assem-.
bled in this city last Saturday, at p. M, and
was called to order by Chairman stephens.
committee on credentials, consisting Of
Mcssrs. VIM. NJ. Spaulding. A. II. King and
Il. d. Blair, were appointed, who reported
the following delegates present and entitled
to seats: Precinct No. l, Henry Hammond,
VIM. +. johnson, Robert Brcesc, A. II. King
and r. ID. Blair; Precinct No. 4, VIM. NJ.
Spaulding and W. N. kennicott; Precincts
Nos. . and 3 not represented. The convcn.
tion organized by clccting II. d. Blair prcsi.
dent and A. Il. King secretary. Tho follow.
Ing named persons were elected delegates to
the Republican State convention: A. Il.
King, w. N. Kennicott and r. D. Blair. AZ
ter short speeches by different parties present
the convention adjourned.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THE latest representation that has been
put forth Is by y Washington correspondent,
who sets down the solid south for the Demo.
Gratis, sixteen states,with 1853 electoral votes,
and solid sixsscn Northern States for the
Republicans. also with ibS votes, and leave
California with 8 votes, Indiana 10, Nevada
), New Jersey 0, New York 80, and Ohio with
IS votes to be fought for between the two
parties.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
Republiean state Convention.
HEADQUARTERS REPUBLICAN, STATEO
CENTRAL COMMITTEE,
hcSrrn Attril lSAl

At meeting Of this committee. held this day.
II was ordered that State Republican convcn-
Denver for the purpose Of clecting six delegates
10 vote for the Republicans Of the State at the
convention which meets In Chicago June 8. to
nominate a candidate for President and Vice
President OF the United States
The Republican committees of the various
counties are requested to make. as soon practi-
cable, provisions for the election Of delegates to
attend the state convention at the time and place
above mentioned.
Upon the basis OF representation, as fixed by
the committee, the counties Of the state enti-
tied TO representation in the State convention as
follows.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

How TO MAKE CASpY,-This book gives
full directions to confcctioncrs and Others for
making all kinds of plain and fancy candy.
The recipes for making caramcls, chocolate
drops, French mixed and all other kinds Of
candies contained in this book are the same
a. used by the leading city confcctioners.
less than oRe.tkirf the usual cost No house.
keeper can afford 70 be without It. Sent post.
pnid for 30 cents, In one or two cent stamps.
Address,
TnE HOUSEWIFE, Rochester, n. Y.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

CHAIRMAN CuArfEE, of the Republican
State Central committee, has appointed the
following Executive committee: Hon. J. l..
Hodges, Of Lcadvillc: J. II, Smith, Of Silver
Cliff; B. +. Crowell, of Colorado Springs;
u. p. Kingsley, Of Grand Junction James
Freeman. of Greeley; l.. r. Wells, of Castle
Rock; Fred. Kruse, Of Central.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THE Manhattan magazine for May contains
the first Of series of illustrated articles on
"Thc Gunnison Country" by Ernest Inger-
soil, who visited this section last fall. The
Manhattan is rapidly coming to the front as
q frst.class magazine.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

ARBon DAY was generally observed over
the State, considering il was the first one.
In Denver the schools held appropriate cxcr.
ciscs on Friday, rccitations, singing, and the
planting of class trees. As the years roll on
this day will be more universally observed,
as the object for which Il is set aside will be
better apprccintcd
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

A BILL was recently introduced into the
House, by Representative Henley. to cncour'
age education in the States and Territories
which provides, among other things. that all
newspapers hereafter published In the several
stats and Territories, In any language what.
socvcr, shall be carried free Of postage thro'
the mails within the United States and Terri.
fnrios
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THE vastncss Of the United States and her
resources arc better understood when It is re-
ncmbcred that in the last twenty years the
interest paymcnts on the public debt have
amounted to s., ,0s9 100000.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THE Reservation counties will send solid
Blaine delegation to Denver. In Montrose
the federal office-holders are said to have
held a boiling convention, and will send an
Arthur delegation
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

DURING the past week Colorado has passed
through small mining boom, aud as sud.
denly recovered from il. Mount Pisgah, on
the eastern rim Of the South Park, WAS the
scene Of the excitement.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THg Arapahoc county Republican conven-
ton, last Saturday, elected Blaine delegates
u the State convention. They send one-sixth
Of the entire representation.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

ouRAY is expecting visit from President
Lovcjoy, of the Denver 4 Rio Grandc rail
road. this week. lie goes 10 investigate the
resources of the great Red Mountain country.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

THE first volume Of Bla,ne's great book is
on the market. Orders are In for e0o.o 600
copies, and il is expected the sale will reach
2 900 OD0
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

ouit-claim deeds, chattcl mortgage deeds,
warranty deeds, powers OF attorney and leases
for sale at the Office Of TMH CHIEF.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

HrADQuARrERs DELTA Co. DENocEATIcl
CENTRAL COMMITTEE.
DELTA. Colombo. April Il. 1881. J
The member Of the Democratic County Cen
:rai committee OF Delta county are requested To
attend u meeting Of the committee nt Delta, on
Thursday, May l, at . p. IN, for the purpose of
eicctiny delegate 10 represent this county At the
meeting OF the Democratic state Central Com.
mittec In Denver, ON the 1th day Of May, issi-
H. A. BAILEY, Chairman
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

JUDGE SYNEs, Of Denver. is formidable
candidate for the Congressional nomination
on the Republican side. The party could go
. long way and fare worse.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

GrSSisoS county's debt now amounts to
about 100000. As the vote cast last fall was
abou, e,s55. the debt only amounts TO about
&i7j to each voter.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30

foR man who is not n candidate Blaine
l. developing remarkable following.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
ro-NonRow is May-day.

GOVERNOR GRANT is free trader, and an
admirer Of Joe Mcdonald, Of Indiana.
Delta chief., 1884-04-30
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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1884-01-03
port HURON I NORTHWESTERN a'Y.
TIME TABLE.

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Fargo chickering's.

The Grange held an election of
officers last Friday and concluded
to have an oyster supper and public
installation three weeks from that
night. A good program will be
provided and good time is looked
for. Following are the new officers:
w. NJ, 9. Campbell; w. o., L.
A. Hill; w. c., S. Martin; w. H.,
Mrs. G. Lapien; w. s., A. w. Camp
field; A. s., G. Lapien; l.. A. S.,
Emma Fusee; Sec'y E. Green; Pom,
Mrs. A. w. Campfeld; Coris, Mrs.
Chas. Fusee; Flood, Mrs. f. A. Hill.
Good sleighing and cutter riding
is in order at present.
II. Todd is happy-it is bouncing
baby girl
The parties spoken Of in our last
are figuring to see how much it will
cost to get ready to get married.
First-a suit of clothes, and-thcn
they arc afraid to GO any farther
and so they stop. Have courage
my boys to say yes, for leap year is
at hand.
Call on the Bank president and he
can assist you if you want advise.
JAS Farr has moved his family to
Lapeer Co.
L. A. Hill is sporting a new cutter.
Miss Aletha Potter started for
her home in Iowa Monday morning.
Mr.. Lower has putga new smut
mill in the grist mill and now they
are doing first-class work.
Logs are rolling into the mill fast.
If they continue to haul logs for
one month they will keep the saw
running all next summer. 80. BIZ.