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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22
How They Vote IN Germany.

A striking feature o. the German mu-
nicipal system is its entire independence
Of national politics. No issue but those
arising out of municipal questions are
allowed to influence the city elections.
Every male inhabitant twenty -four wears
Of age has right to vote on municipal
questions provided that he has his own
household and is not dependent on father
or mother: that he has not received aims
from the public funds within twelve
years; that he has paid all municipal
dues, that he occupies house Or pur-
sues trade with two employees: that
he pays an income tax or class tax.
Under one or another Of these i've con-
ditions oil industrious persons in the city
are included. That all votes should
count equally IS regarded as unbusiness-
ike. The arrangement adopted to meet
this point Of view is this: Voters are
divided into three classes, each OF which
elect one-third Of the city council. To
the frst-class are assigned so many Of
the largest taxpayers az pay one-third 81
the taxes assessed, to the second 81
many IS il the aggregate pay the second
third Of the taxes: to the third classes
belong ell not included il the first and
second. Zach Of three classes elects
torty-fwO members Of the counsel. its in
huenco upon Questlors of finance being
kept IA strict equality with its tax nav
ments The city council 0f Berlin has
long been conspicuous for the adnca-
tional and financial standing of Is mem
bers. Election 70 II i accounted "a
honor to which the abIesf men Of the
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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

Such events in Central Africa as people
care to know about will probably be
chronicled in the newspapers the morn
ing after they occur before very great
while. When the proposed telegraph line
from the west coast to Stanley Pool is
built, all the gossip of the Congo region
can be spread in Q twinkling by means
Of the submarine cable with which an
English company is connecting London
and the Cape of Good Hope. A steam
ship is now laying section of the cable
from the Canary Islands, twelve hum
bred miles south The purpose is to
connect with a number Of important
stations along the coast such as Dakar,
in Senegal. the British port of Bathurst,
Freetown, in Sierra Leone. points on the
Gold Coast and in the Congo regions not
yet designated. and the chief Portuguese
towns in Angola. Stanley Burton and
some other explorers were of the opinion
long ago that it would be practicable
to maintain an overland telegraph line
by substituting the African chiefs,
at the rate of ten to fifteen shillings
per mile per annum, to protect
the line in their districts. The scheme
was first proposed at the international
Conference on African exploration at
Brusselsin 1876, and at that time the
Egyptian government announced its
readiness to erect and maintain the pro
posed line from Cairo toward Cape Town
as far as Victoria Nyanza
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22


r Is 3 curious fact that the thorough
bred Arab, from which, with some inter
mixture of what is supposed 70 Be =
poorer strain, the English thoroughbred
sprang, should be much inferior II spirit
and stamina to the English horse, which
IT its best has an existence Of about two
centuries Carrying much heavier burr
den, the English horse can, without any
sort Of effort, out gallop the more direct
descendant of bis Eastern ancestor. On
Indian race courses the Arab has an
allowance Of no less than three stone
against English-bred horses. The Arab
very rarely wins race. even with this
advantage. The courage. docility and
endurance Of the Arab must be recog-
nized with every praise. Omar Pasba, .
bay horse belonging to the Turkish gem
eral OF that name, Is said to have gal
loped ninety miles, from Silistria to
Varna, without halt, carrying mes
senger who brought news Of the Russian
repuIse.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

A dealer in furs says the common house
cat is one of the most valuable. of fur
bearing animals, and that many thou
sands of them find their way to the fur
riers. He says that in the yesr 1882 over
million catskins were used; in making
garments Of fur, the bl.ck, white, NAL
tcse and tortoise-shell being most in de-
mand. They are largely used for max
ing Innings, and over half million pole
cats were used in this country in the
same year most of which were obtained
in Ohio and New York.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

One Of the novelties Of commerce Is
the tannelxaya bark which comes from
New Zealand, and IS q new agent in tam
ming. This discovery is very recent. In
1873 the whole export from New Zea-
land was fifteen tons, but last year it was
$40 tons, of which twenty four tons came
to New York. It seems very strange to
bring tan-bark distance of 1000 miles,
but such is one of the novelties of mod
ern commerce. The greater part Of the
export is taken to Grenoble, France,
where it is used in dressing leather for
gloves. The price of this bark in its ma
tive country is $40 per ton, and the
freight is near as much more. Hence it
has been proposed to make the tree one
Of our own products, since the bark has
at times been worth $3.50 ton. 1t con-
tains $500 per cent. of tanin, whereas
oak bark contains only 8. 50 and hemlOck
8. The tannekaya tree is very beautiful,
and as its timber is very useful, il has
every point of value. Being of the fir
species it is well ADAPTED to the light
soil Of the South. and might do much to
enrich that part of the Union. We have
imported so many trees and plants that
this scheme has the encouragement OF ex-
perience, but it would certainly bea nov
city TO recruit our forests from New
Zealand
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

A dairy in full operation was one Of
the most interesting of the exhibits at
the recent London Health Exhibition.
Cows were MIXED In the presence Of
the spectators. the milk pus in centri-
fugal swimmers, and in twenty minutes
time the butter was ready to spread upon
bread and be eaten.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

According to the reports OF the corn
crop to the department of agriculture,
Nebraska, which but few years since
was known as the great AmeE5scan desert,
now shows the greatest yield per acre,
being $50; the next highcss, the New
England States, being but thirty-three,
while the average yield Of the whole
country is twenty-six bushelseper acre.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

In the past thirty years the average of
mans life has improved five per cent. -
from A. to 49, years; ardsof woman's
life eight pcr cent, from 4i.9 to 45.2.
or every thousand males born at the
present day forty-four more will attain
the age of thirty-flve than used to be the
case previous to 1871, and every thou
sand persons born since 1870 will live
2, 700 years longer than before. This is
due to civilization, and especially to inn
proved sanitary methods, which is add
ing to the average of human life at the
rate Of nearly ten years in every century.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

Now IL the time to buy gcod Italian
titles. A circalar just issued states
that the title 81 prince can sbe bought
for 500, 900; that OF duke for $40, 900;
that Of count foz 5000; aud that of
baron for $4,000. A specsA discount
will be made to Americans who may
wish to purchase whole set for family
use. 4
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

! wa1 a1Iee1e3 with kidney and 1Tl11glI
trouble
For twelve yeorsln
After trying a1l the doctors nnd patent
medicines could hear Of, used two bottles
ok Hop
ssBiffers.p
And 4 ana perfectly cured. koepit
sAll the nmelH respectfully. h. r. Booth,
Salisbury, Tenn. May 4, 1883
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

The growth Of Texas has;of late been
phenomenal. -Four years ago the total
assessed valuation Of the State was $751;
900, 600. and the recent aeturns TO the
comptroller show that il 8 now about
$3.50, 600, 600, gain Of ninety per cent.
The increase Of populationshas also kept
pace with the increase It's wealth, the
estimate Of the bureau Of statistics plac-
lug the population at 2,2r5, 200, show
ing az increase Of 624. 00g In the four
years. At this rate the NEXT census will
place Texas the fifth ID the rank al
States, instead Of the seventh. only New
York, Pennsylvania. Ohio and Illinois
surprising her. The assessments ID
Texas are less than half the value Of the
property, and the State owns bonds
valued at 800, 000 900, belonning to
schools. asylums. etc, which are not
assessed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

The population Of Montana ! Get down
It 81, 600, the number Of cattle at &C.,
600 and the tax valuation Il sg5, 900, 900.
This Is an excellent showing Cor the fu.
ture, as none Of the Territorial resources.
embracing mineral. farming aAd grazing
lands, are even ia the iniafoEy stages 81
development.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22
&8.O00 l.ost.

"a tour to Europe that cost me 5000.
done me less good than one bottle 81 Hop
Bifters; they also cured my wife Of fifteen
years nervous weakness, sleeplessness aud
Il NJ. Auburn. n. Y.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

- None genuine without bunch Of green
Hops on the white label Ehun all the vile.
poisonous stuff with Hop" or Hops ii their
name
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

A London temperance lecturer mas
evolved some curious figures In regard to
the money expended for Intoxicating
liquor. He estimated the annual average
thus spent in the last ten years at $72O,
600, 600. This gives an expenditure Of
$50, 600, 900 every month, Of $40, 900, 900
every week, and of $25 every second,
night and day. There are 3;5O8, $50 let
tiers in the Bible, and if secs was placed
on every letter this would represent the
annual expenditure. The grain consumed
by the brewers and distillers is sufficient
TO provide four loaves Of bread per week
to every family in the United Kingdom.
Clay Belmont Clarke, infant SON of
Fred W. and Mabel A. Clarke, Of San
Francisco, exists under the happy and
unusual good fortune of being the grand
son Of seven women, or as the entertain
ing communication tersely puts it, the
infant has seven grandmoshers. This,
indeed, is a matter of peculiar domestic
and genealogical interest The infant
who Is thus plurally blessed has two
great great grandmothers, three great
grandmothers, and two pain. simple
grandmothers. Six of these singularlv
fortunate grandparents live 5n San Fran
cisco. and the seventh lives in Canl-
bridge, Mass.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22
TIMELY TOPICS

A premium Of $50. 900 has been offered
BY the Mexican government to any one
who will establish ID that country paper
mill at . cost Of $50. 900. The govern
mcEt will also conccde the right to all
cactus plants on the State lansis.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-12-22

SO BLooMINGvxLLn, O., May 1, 20.
SKRs-1 have been suffering ten years, and
tried your Hop Bitters, and il done me mere
good than all the doctors Mrs. s. s. BOOM
Baby Saved.
We are so thankful 10 say that our nursing
baby was permanently cured or dangerous
and protractcd constipation and irregularity
Of the bowels by the use Of Hop Bitters BY It's
mother, which at the same time restored her
70 perfect health and strength.
The Parents, Rochester, n Y.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
They Were Poor.

An exchange recalls the following
historical facts, which should encour-
age young men struggling under dis
couragement and poverty:
John Adams, second president, was
the son of farmer of very moderate
means. The only start lie had was his
education.
Andrew jackson was born in a log
hut in the piny woous of North Caroli-
ma for which that State Is so famous.
James X. Polk spent the earlier years
Of his life helping to dig his living out
of new farm in North Carolina. He
was afterwards a clerk in country
store.
Millard Fillmore was the son of a
New Rork farmer, and his house was q
very humble one. He learned the bus
mess of clothier.
James Buchanan was born in small
town among the Allegheny Mountains.
His father cut the logs and built his
own house in what was then wilder
ness.
Abraham Lincoln was the son of a
very poor Kentucky farmer, and lived a
log cabin until he was 81 years of age.
Andrew johnson was appTenticed to
a tailor at the age of 10 years by his
widowed mother. He was never able
to attend school, and picked up all all
the education be ever got
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28

shown in pushing the various candidates
and in scrutinizing the merits of possi-
BILE ones.
It is not generally known that money
was freely used at the recent Chicago
convention, nor that Blaine was in con-
stant communication, by means of cy-
pher kilograms, with his managing
friends there. When he left Washing
ton on Tuesday morning before the
nomination, he only decided at the rail-
way station to turn Northward, when a
cypher telegram from Chicago was
placed in his hands telling him to go.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
NOTICE
LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La,
Nov 10Th 1904

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La, I
May 18th, 1884.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before the Judge
or Clerk Of Court at Opelousas La, on the 28th
of June. 1884, viz: Alcide Semare, Home
stead Entry No. 1915 for the west half OF the
ship south range one west Louisiana Merid-
ian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said, land, viz Matthew Pousson, Placide
Leger. Melon Doucet, and William Reed all
of st. Landry parish, La.
c. B. DARRALL,
my list Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
Barber Shop.
II. "A. BODEMULLER.
Bellevue Street, bet. Court and Main,
oPELoUsAs, LA.

A FIRST CLASS Barber Shop with all the
etc, will be Kept open and in operation during
the usual business hours. Mr.. B. is determined
not to be eXcelled, guaranteeing
Good Work or NO Money.
july %
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.


TNEEFS INSTITUTION will resume du,
IL ties Monday, September Sd, 1883, under the
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ. NJ. Hayes
and Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scOastc year consists of forty
weeks
TERMS or TUITION.
Preparatory Department.. per months 2 50
Academic a. 'fA# E' & 90
Music. with use of plane /" :. 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month";. 16 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, eXtra.-.--...-...a 10 90
incidental fee. 90
DISCIPLINE.
Ihe government of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are I'M
p0Sed but every student mast comply with the
l'u!es, and must prepare up to the measure of
her ability, the lessons assigned
= Our course OF study and mode of instruction
arg designed to train the mind to the habits of
c2IEect thinking and thorough investigations
NO student will be allowed to enter higher
claSSes without thorough preparation. Parents
ana guardians may rest assured that the man
ners, health and morals of their children and
wards shall receive due attention.
NO deduction for absence, unless in case of
protracted illness. The location of this town is
1eathtul and easy of access. The boarding
department is under the Immediate charge of
Mrs. Hayes. B0arders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels.
For particulars, address
MRS NJ. NJ. HAYES,
lltly 70 Principal.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
.NoOTECE.

LAND OFFICE, at New Orleans, La, 1
May 22d, 1854.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named claimant has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim and
that said proof will be made before the Judge or
Clerk of Court at Opelousas, La, on Saturday
June 3Oth, 1884, viz: Jean Portalise BreauX,
Homestead Entry No. 40l7 for the south half
of southeast quarter section seventeen town
ship ten south of range one west.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of said land, viz: Victorien MaigReaud,
Francois Breaux, Joseph L. Trahan, Jules
Meyers, st. Landry parish. La
G. B. DARRALL,
may 31-5t Register.
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
THE
AMERICAN FIELD.
THE

THE AMERICAN sPORTsMAN's JOURNAL
i and recognized authority on all sporting
matters. Devoted TO the Dog, Gun, Rifle,
Fish and Fishing, and all legitimate Sports of
the Field. A Weekly Chronicle OF all Sporting
events.
One Year..........$4.OO Six Months. 50. 90
Three Months. 100 Clubs of or more,
yr. to any address, 50 each.
Specimen copies sent on receipt of 10 cents.
IMERiCAN FIELD PUB. CO., Proprietors,
155 and 157sDearbOrn Street,
Chicago, Ill.
N. Rowe, Mohawk Editor and Manager.
May %, 1881
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
PATENTS OBTAINED, and ell

PATENTS efB9T oBTAINEp: 51sFness and }H ~, q.
2. s. Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
FEES. Our office is opposite the U. s. Patent
ONCE. and we can obtain patents in less time
than those remote from Washington.
Send MODEL OR DRAWING. We advise as
TO patentabiltty free of charge: and we make
NO Charge Unless We Obtain Patent.
When patent is granted drawing of yOur in
Fention, with claims, yOnr name and address.
will be published in the United States Patent
Office Gazette, paper of immense circulation.
And the only one that publishes this free.
We refer here, TO the Postmaster, the Supt-
OF Money Order Div. and to officials of the U.
S. Patent OHice. For circular, advice, terms.
and references to actual clients in your own
State or county, write to
G. "A. SNOW 81 Co.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington, D. G.
nov 24-tf
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
Public Land Sale.

NOTICE is hereby given that in pursu-
4T ance Of instructions from the Commission
er of the General Land Office under authority
vested in him by the 5th Section of the Act of
Congress, approved the Sd day of August, 1916,
we the undersigned Register and Receiver,
shall proceed to offer at public sale on
Saturday, the 18th day of July,
1884. at this office the following tract of public
land, to wit
The s Ell ofNE2 of Section % Township 9
s Range l + La Meridian.
All persons having preemption or homestead
rights to any portion of the above described
land are advised to make proof thereof and
payment before the day above designated for
the commencement of said sale, otherwise
their rights will be forfeited
C. +. DARRALIl. Register,
NJ. MARKS, Receiver.
UNITED STATES LAND OFFICE, New Orleans,
La, June 7th, 1884 dune 14-5t
St. Landry democrat., 1884-06-28
Mountain Bayou Springs,
sT. LANDRY PARISH, LA..
Charles DOSsman, Proprietor.

FWNHEsE excellent springs have Just under
n gone thorough repairs, and new houses
have been erected for the accommodation of
families. New Baths flor the use of ladies onlyp
meet the trains at Eola, to take visitors to the
springs. To avoid delays parties will do we'll
to drop q few lines to the proprietor, at
Dossman, P. o., ON Tuesdays and Fridays.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-03
A Challenge to Fight.

The ladies Of Eureka who have the
greatest interest in knowing what men are
doing. will be startled TO know that q
challenge has been sent and that there
will be no chance for refusal to accept.
The honor Of sill the parties to the duel is
st stake and blood must be spilled 10 wipe
out the affront and give satisfaction. The
code will be the criterion and justice will
be done in cold blood that the right may
prevail. M. j. Franklin is the gentleman
who throws down the gauntlet and every
thing else from a bolt of eaton flannel up
to 9 Slsnmer chemisette Of the finest ma
terial and edged with lace that outdoes
the fig leaf Of Eden celebrity. Or you can
have Q suit OF oil cloth, il you please, or q
table cloth or q p~arasol. The latter ia the
attire Of ladies in regions whose warmth
we are praying for now. Then you'll want
q linen ulster to set off your sunshade.
But go and see Mr.. Franklin or his second
(Co.) and you will have all the satisfaction
you want CHEAP for CASH.. He has a
mammoth advertisement in this mornings
SENTINEL which tells q story of more in
terest than all the light literature for the
last rs years.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-03
Miss ELLA Riley, Teacher.
FOURTH PRIMARY.
An Equilibrium.

A Comstock miner who has been all over
the Coast, drifting hither and yon. in
search of a place to plant his stakes and be
contented to stay, says there is no ''better
place." The Enterprise reports him as
saying further:
One place is just as good as another.
An equilibrium has been established that
extends over the whole Coast, and people
may az we'll content themselves in what
ever place they happen to find themselves.
Things having found their level at a pretty
low scale of prices for everything, many
cannot help a feeling of discomfort, but,
taking it all around, they are probably
laying up as much money as in times when
prices we're higher. When the Comstock
was discovered, after the first little rush,
people came in slowly, and it was many
years before business in any line was over
done; now, however, with railroads all
over the country, when a place of promise
is found, it is flooded with people in a week
and all kinds of business at once brought
down to the general level.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-03

The dangerous and vicious habit pre-
walls among the larger boys in Eureka, SO
we are told, of carrying pistols. The
pistols are small but deadly weapons. Yes
terdsy afternoon q number Of boys posted
themselves in the rear Of the residence Of
Hon. Thomas Wren and tried q shot
or two on his fence, to see if the balls
would go through the boards. One Of the
pistols tried sent its ball whizzing through
the wood as easily as though the lead had
been projected from q 44-caliber 'bull-
dog" The boy who INDUCED in the
dangerous practice with the dangerous
little weapon was arrested by Officer
Tiokell and put in Jail. After being shut
up for three hours he was allowed to go.
The Sheriff wants it understood among
the young roosters whose parents let them
carry pistols, that the next one arrested
will be tried and punished.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-03
The Fcstenmnker Case.

The case of Mrs. Annie Festermaker vs..
d.. O. Festermaker occupied the attention
Of Judge Rives Wednesday and Thursday,
and was then taken under s~dvisement.
Yesterday he rendered his decision in the
case, which is to the effect that the defend
ant be decreed a divorce from the plaintiff;
that he have the custody Of the two chill
dren under certain restrictions; that the
mother be permitted to visit them twice q
week at reasonable hours, and that the
costs incurred in the action be divided be-
tween plaintiff and defendant. The Court
refused the plaintiffs application for a
division Of the property, ON the ground
that it would be more thar Offset BY the
expense to the defendant in properly caring
for the two children.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1884-05-03
Memorial Day.

Upton Post No. 20. G. A. R., are max
ing preparations for tie proper observ-
ance of Memorial Day on 30th inst. A
citizens committee has been appointed to
collect funds from our citizens to defray
the necessary expenses. The committee
consists OF the following named gentle
mon r. sadier, M. d. Foley, ID. H.
Hall. +. M. Hoffman. L. W. Davis and
E. Davidson. We hope the citizens will
respond literally to this appeal. All Of
the benevolent societies and Orders, as
also the military and fire companies, are
invited to participate in the celebration.
Flowers have been sent for to California.
Major IL. T. Hoadley has been appointed
Marshal OF the Day; Hon. George W.
Baker. President of the Day. and Hon.
Thomas Wren has been invited to deliver
the Grafton. A full programme of the cere-
monies to be held will be published soon.