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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16
Brother Gardner on Matrimony.

| understand" began the president, as the
meeting opened in due form, ''dat quite a
number of de members of dis club am gwine
to be married. OATS all right an | wish
'em much JOY, an shall be glad to witness the
obsequies of each an cherry one. But want
to say a few words in gineral. In de fust
place, am you gwine to mary fur love or fur
a sort O. bizness partnership? If you answer
for love, let me warn you to be sartin dat
you doan' mistake de sentiment MANY a
young man who thought his heart torn by love
has plunged into matrimony to discover dat
he simply had an admiration fur a $50 set of
false teeth an high instept. If you answer
fur sort o biZness partnership let me warn
you not to expect too much You won't love
de woman, an she won't trust YOU 1t will
be sort o boss trade in which both parties
will be cheated. and both continer to be mad
about it. You can get along arter a fashion,
an people who see her on your arm at a cir
Gus won't know how you fight at home.
IF you mus marry, let common sense
have show in de transackshum. Doan' 90
of yer feet bekase you meet a gal who kin
sing like robin, smile like a rose an Jump
of street kyar widout boderin' de driver to
stop. A wife will have much to do beside
singin' an cultivating' dimples. If you am
gwine to marry. AK yourselves how fur ten
dollars per week will go when divided up fur
clothes an pervishuns an house rent an fewl
an incidentals. Befo' you fall in love wild a
gal who look too sweet tor anythin in red
plush sscque, kinder figger on how many SIGH
buds your income would afford her. Befo'
you am all broke up ober girl who PLAYS de
pianner, talks French, paints landscapes an
reads poetry, jist sit down an figger who am
to cook your meat an taters, patch yer close,
darn your socks an help We make twele dol.
lars buy fifteen dollars worth of things.
Befo' We let par o tlashin' eyes an a Gun.
min dimple cap,ivate We, look aroun little
an see if de owner has got a temper like a
wildcat. Marriage am lottery simply be
kase people take each oder insight an un-
seen. Let us now proguosticate to bizpess "
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The Iron Crown OF LOmbardy.
THE CEREMONY ONE MUST ENDURE IN
ORDER TO SEE 1T.

The cathedral contains several relics OF
great antiquity, among them the iron
crown, which has pressed so MANY august
brows from Constantne's to Napoleon's
On asking to see it, | was startled to learn
that the cost would be five lire, or (francs)
exactly five times as much as the most
expensive exhibition, sacred or secular. I
had hitherto seen in Italy, and ten times
the sum usually exacted.
But ceased to be surprised when the
sacristan called a custodian, the custodian
called priest, and the priest came-a tall.
robust, unshaven parsonage, with some
native dignity, like Friar Tuck-accom-
panied by acolytes bearing four great sill
yer candelabra. and other sacred proper
ties The candle sticks were placed on
the balustrade of side chapel, where the
relic is kept; tapers were put into them
and lighted, and the vessels arranged in
order. The priest then recited short
orison before the altar. above which is a
sort OF press, the size of an ordinary ward
robe, with very poor gilded alto rilievo
on the door. of angels bearing the instru-
ments of the passion. The custodian then
mounted ladder and opened the first
door. which disclosed second one with
two leaves of beautiful gilded bronze
work; these. being opened. showed a rare
curtain OF golden tissue. and that, falling.
revealed the treasures-a great cross set
with precious stones and crystal. and other
objects which did not notice. perturbed
as was by the ceremony and the atten-
ton which it drew upon me, poor. soli-
tary, sheepish, Anglo Saxon, from the
rest Of the ,lponlp in tho ohurnb
The famous coronal, inclosed in circu-
lar glass case, was then taken down and
displayed to me by the elder acolyte, who
recited its history for my edification. The
foundation and origin of the crown is a
narrow iron band. believed by the devout
to have been made out of a nail which
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16

Elastic silk jerseys are now sold in ali
colors, and they dispense with the dress
makers entirely.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16

ptr;,h;n a oaviour's hand this is incased
With III oroad, thick gold circlet. inlaid
snler zee rows of immense Jewels, in a
to- Adid. simple, enameled Byzantine pat
IN.
One of the most significant facts in its
memorable history, is that it was never
taken out OF Lombardy until this century
What Charlemagne did not do, what
Charles V. did not do. what Napoleon.
with his stupendous audacity did not do,
the unchronicled Fransis Joseph III. pre-
sumed to do. He had the vulgar impu.
dence to carry this venerable relic and
symbol of universal sovereignty to Vienna,
where it remained for seven years. 1t was
restored by Victor Enamel, who might
most justly have used it to crown himself
King of United Italy, but refrained. with
that curious mixture of personal modesty
and want OF imagination which was a
characteristic in common between himself
and another brave man-Gen Grant.
l looked my fill and thought my
thoughts; then the case was replaced. the
priest repeated prayer, the acolyte
swung censor, the glittering curtain rose,
the bronze doors closed, the wooden one
was locked, and the show was at an end.
And | went on my way to the Lake of
Como. having seen the iron crown of
Lombardy, with candle, book and BELL
atlantic Monthly.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16
kidney Complaint Among both Sexes am
Axes.-A Brilliant Recovery.

kidney Complaint Among both Sexes anu
Axes.-A Brilliant Recovery.
Tbere ia something startling in the rapid incTease
Of Kidney diseases among the American people with
in few years past Many causes peculiar 10 certain
classes tend produce and aRgravate these troupe
Ia for example, careless HyjnR, oyerwork ana
exposure DIR. David Kennedy Of Rondouf, ". T., 10
oen copRratu tied the exceptional success Of his
medicine called FAvoRITE REMEDY In arresting
and radically curing these most painful and danger
ous disorders Proofs Of this like the following.
constantly brought to his attention, and are pub
lished by him for the sake Of Thousands Of other
sufferers WHOM he desires 10 reach and benefit. The
letter. therefore, may be Of vital importance 10 yea
or TO s0rne one whom you know II 10 from one OF
the best known and popular druggists In the fine and
growing city from Hhich he writes-and doubtless
where those may End MIR. Crawford az his place Of
business on the corner Of Maine and Union Streets
SPRIa0PIELD, Mass, March Y, 1874.
To David Kennedy, Rondout, N. Y:
Dear sir-for ten years had been afaietfd with
Kidney disease in its most acute form THAT suffer
ed must BE- left TO the imagination~for no one car
appreciate II excerpt who have gone through IT. ]
resorted 10 many physicians and 20 many different
kinds Of treatment, and spent great deal Of money
only find myself older and worse than ever, MAJ
say that used 20 bottles of n preparation widely
adyerii'ed q specific for this precise sort o.
troubles, and found entirely useless-at least II
Your FAv0RTTE REMEDY-I say 1t with per
feet recollection Of all that done for beside
n the only thing thH dld me the slightest good anC
I am happy to admit that 1t gave me permanent re
lief. have recommended FAVORITE REMEDY
10 many people tor Kidney disease and they all aRre
with me In saying that DIR. DAVID KENNEDY
FAVORITE REMEDY has not Its equal In the wild
world for this distressing and often fatal com
plant.
others. Years, ETC., LY Man CRAWFORD.
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Special Notices.
CARD.

Re all who suffering from the errors and indis
cretions Of youth, nervous weakness, early decay
loss of manhood, &C.. will send a recipe that will
cure you, FREE OF CHARGE. This great remedy
was discovered by a missionary in South America
Send self-addressed envelope to the REV. JOSEPH
T. INMAN. Station ID. New York CITY.
By15deod&w1y
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AUGUSTA POST OFFICE.
Winter arrangements.
ISSS-S4.

lSSS-S4.
Office Hours.
From A. M. to Q P. M. Sundays excepted
Sundays, open fromsl6 to 1918 A. M, for Carrier.
Money Order Office opens at 8 A. M. Closes a,
l6P.M.
Registered Letter Department opens at A. M.
Stamp Once opens at ? A. M. Closes atsPM
Arriral and Departure Of Mails.
Portland, Boston and Southern and Western Mails
arrive at 21s A. NJ, and 4o4 and 7.65 P. M.
Portland and intermediate Offices arrive at 2.ls
A. NJ 4.04 and 7.b5 p. M.
Lewiston and Auburn and intermediate Offices;
arrive lis A. M 4.O4, and 7,55 P. M Close at 40
7 and $50 A. NJ, and 1890 PM
Brunswick. Bath, Rockland. Squirrel Island. Ocean
c cH,n, 20 and a. arrive 40t and 7'' p M
arrive Us, A. n. and io.4S P. N. Close at s.ss
Skowhegan, waterville and connecting routes
arrive s.57 A. NJ, and lo.45 p. NJ. Close S.45 and
A mail will be forwarded on Jewett's train leaving
for the West at 245 T. NJ. Separate pouches will be
made up for Portland. Boston. and for connecting
route. The mails for Boston by thi train will not
be delivered any sooner than by the night Pullman
they arriving at too late an hour for delivery; but
mails for New York. south and West will be forward.
ed several hours.
STAGE Mails
Searsmont and intermediate Offices arrive Dai
Z. NJ. Close at 8 A. NJ.
Belfast and intermediate Offices arrive daily (sun
day excepted at $50 A. NJ. Close 3.45 r. NJ.
WaldOboro and intermediate Offices including
Windsor, arrive daily Sundays excepted) at p. NJ
Close $50 A. NJ.
Litchfeld and intermediate Offices arrive daily ex
cept sundays, at go A. NJ. Closes 3.45 p M.
Winthrop arrives daily Sundays sxcepted) 6P. NJ
Closes z A. NJ.
Manchester. Readfeld, Kent's Hill. Fayet,e.
Mt. Vernon, Nest Mt. Vernon and North
Vienna daily Except Sundays arrives IL NJ Closes
Pm.
Belgrade, W. waterville. Somerset r. r. and con.
Meeting routes arrive daily SUNDAYS exceptedl al
1870. Close at LIS.
Weeks Mills and W. Windsor arrive daily texcett
SuDdaye) at $50 A. NJ. Closes at 3.45 p NJ
National Military Home Togus, arrives 10 A. M
and z. NJ. Closes A. VI. and s45 p M
Carriers deliveries are made daily (sun
days and legal Holidays excepted in the
business portion of the city, at 7.3O ana
10 A. NJ. and 4 and r. NJ. Deliveries are made
10 all parts of the city within the delivery Imits
twice day Sundays and legal Holidays excepted}
at 30 A. NJ. and p. NJ.
Collections from the street boxes are made of
week days as follows The boxes on Water, state
winthrop, Bridge, Green, Grove, corner Of Chape
and Court streets, Maine Central r. r. station East
End hennebec Bridge, and at corner of Bangor and
Cony streets are collected at A. NJ, 230 and PM
All other boxes are collected at A. NJ. and p NJ
sundays and legal Holidays, collections are made
at6P.M w..
All Letters delivered free By carriers when ad
inform their correspondents Of above and have their
letters addressed accordingly.
Amy Irregularities in the Carriers Department
should bereported TO the Office.
October IL, 1888
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16

MA!EklIo. MIAH P::;s;: Z; :s...;.::.
money In legitimate business. We have mar, n .e
porous manufacturers and jobbers, with ~ ~.
shipping facilities. and need a larger hoteI esst
tenant houses. Wholesalers, furniture Wagon Lofe
paper. boot and shoe factories. We nav. s. IS
people. trunk line railroads with branchss ~
educational, religious and social adyanta~ss ne
beautiful sheltered, healthy location. For 49,,
Information, address M WILLARD
octifd&w4w sec'y Board Of Ira.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16

An errand boy in a Philadelphia fancy
store has just been left $500. 900, but it is
thought that he will die early of consumption
There is nothing better for young children
who are daily exposed, than a spoonful or
DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16

Who has not heard or been the recipient
of benefits derived from using N. II. Downs
Elixir, never failing remedy for all dis
eases of Throat, Chest, and Lungs. None
are too poor to get cured of all bilious
diseases by the use of DIR. Baxters Man.
drake Bitters. as they only cost 20 cents per
bottle. As linimenr for horses. Henry &
Johnson's Arnica and Oil Liniment, cures
sprains, Bruises and Lameness at once.
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They VIII surely Find.

They are looking for you everywhere
Drafts of air in unexpected places, going
from hot rooms to cool ones. careless.
ness in changing clothing I'm short
anything which ends in common cold in
the head" Unless arrested this kind of cold
becomes seated in the mucus membrane Of
the head. Then it is Catarrh. In any and
all its stages this disease always Yields to
Ely's Cream Balm. Applied to the nostril:
with the finger. Safe, agreeable. certain.
Price fifty cents. octl4teod&wlw
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More mnfhers mo

More mothers. more fathers, more children
made happy BY the use of Jadwin's Pine Tar
Syrup than by all the other known remedies
on earth. For sale by Allen & Co.
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A Martyr,s Patience.

For twenty five wears, Mr.. Henry j. Noble
ofGouverneur, n. Y suffered with very pain.
full rheumatism of the hip and saws he was
cured by few applications of st. Jacobs Oil.
the great pain-eure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1884-10-16

CONDENSED NEws.-From all directions
come approving words for Kean's Kidney and
Back Plasters. Hundreds have given them
3 trial. and now will use no other.
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
Town PROPERTY FOR SALE.

MY RESIDENCE in opelousas, two-stories
Az with five rooms and hall, brick kitchen and
pantry attached, servants house. cistern, well.
stable, crib. etc, and half square of ground
with tenement house. subdiv1ded into ward.
garden and lots-buildfngs all new and of CIV
press.
PRICE,, $35OO-s150O cash, balanc
in terms to suit purchasers.
may 12-tf c. G. DUsoN,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
YEARLY STATEMENT
VI the Treasurer. Parish OF st. Landry, of Mo

OF the Treasurer. Parish OF st. Landry, of Mo-
MES Received and Expended from list of
April, 1883, to the 31st of
March, 1884.
1888 RECEIPTS.
April /. To Balance on hand SO
Parish Taxes for 1888 $26,227 Sc
Par Grim Taxes 1888 1928 So
Par Back Taxes 1888. 2219 10
Par Licenses 1851 2717 90
amount from sale of
town lots......- 200 90
Amount from sale of
unbranded stock 1872 So S34, 800 0S
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
opELousAs. April 18th 1871

OEA1I1OUsEaS' zARII1 4OUKI I5o#aG
The Police Jury met pursuant to adiourr,A
PerrodiI, T. A. Hicks, e. Du6uisson, S. Ha2as
i. Young, T. C. Chaehere and B. E. Clark
On motion, it was resolved, that the president
of the Police Jury is authorized to purchase
from Mr.. Alphonse Lastrapes thirty 800 feet of
land along the entire southern line of his plan
tatiOn, starting from the public road leading
from Opelousas to Bellevue, and running to
price of same to be ($225. Oo) Two Hundred and
Twenty-Five Dollars.
Messrs Clark, Hicks and Chaehere, having
been appointed a committee TO examine the
vouchers in the hands of the treasurer, report.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31

ed through their chairman Mr. Clark, that they
had examined and counted the vouchers pre-
sented by the treasurer, amounting to $6,442. so
dollars, paid to HIM to the 31st of March, 1884,
against funds of 1888, and also vouchers
amounting to 81 oG6.90, One thousand and sixty
six 90I10O, paid by him against funds of 1884, to
date, as per his statements filed; that the
amounts correspond with items on the cash
book; when on motion. it was resolved, that
the the vouchers be cancelled, and that the
treasurer have credit on the books of the Par
ish for said amounts. and the vouchers Were
cancelled accordingly
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31

Sworn to and subscribed before me this 18th
day of April, 1884.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
Clerk 18th Judicial Dist. of Louisiana.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
OPELOUSAS FEMALE INSTITUTE,
Opelousas, st. Landry Par. La.

WNHES INSTITUTION will resume du
h ties Monday, September Sd, 1885, under tllf
immediate supervision of Mrs. NJ NJ. Hayes
ana Mrs. NJ. A. Davis, with competent assist
ants. The scolastic year consists OF forty
weeks.
TERMS OF TUITION.
Preparatory Department, per months so
academic % ." g 90
Music. with use of piano 90
Boarding, including washing, lights
and fuel, per month. ....I Is 90
Embroidery, wax flowers, painting,
drawing, each, extra. 10 90
Incidental 90
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict but
parental, no hard tasks or restrictions are i'm
posed but every student mast comply with the
rules, ana must prepare up to the measure of
neF AFFINITY, the lessons assigned.
our course OF study and mode of instruction
are designed to train the mind to the habits of
correct thinking and thorough investigation.
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 snail receive due attention.
NO deduction for absence, unless in case of
pf0tracted illness. The location of this town is
1eaIthfut and easy of access. The boarding
Department. under the immediate charge Of
MRS. Hayes. BOarders will provide themselves
with blankets and towels
For particulars, address
july 80 - Principal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
PATENTS OBTAINED y: and q,

PATENTS OBTAINED NJ; and 2, Al. al
u =; Patent Office attended to for MODERATE
FEES 6aES. Our Office is opposite the t. S. Patent
once 2li ana we can obtain patents in less time
IMAM those remote from Washington '-'i"
Send MODEL OR DRAWING We advise az
10 patehtaplIty free of charge; and VIC make
no Ghar@e Unless We Obtain Patent.
When patent is granted drawing of vour in
vention, with claims, your name and address
VII ne published in the United States Patent
once inc Gazette, paper of immense circulation.
We refer here, to the Postmaster. the sunf
OF Money Order Div. and to officials of the e.
5. Patent Office. For circular advice. TERMS.
ssI references to actual clients. in your own
@. "A. SNOW Il Co.
Opposite Patent Office, Washington D. C.
nov 2-tf "
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
EXPENDITURES

n
BY amount of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by the police jury,
as per resolution of 18th of May '83 $500 81
By amount of parish warrants paid
which We're counted, examined
and cancelled by the Police Jury,
Der, 1885. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 1856 81
By amount of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by the police jury,
as per resolution of 22d January,
By amount of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by the police jury,
as per resolution of Fehy It'll 1884 10418 IA
By amount of parish warrants paid
which were counted, examined
and cancelled by The police jury,
as per resolution Of April 18th 1884 6442 SO
Total disbursement 1882 40
1884.
April .. BY balance on hand. ....- 10 81
$34 1926 81
certify that the above statement is a true
and correct transcript of the parish books.
". A. ROBERTSON,
Treasurer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
E. PEFFERKORN,
~ BOOT AND SHOENAEER1nl

Bellevue St, opelousas, LA.
T AIDES Men sand Childrens Shoes, sewed
IA screwed and pegged, made to order at
reasonable prices, and date of delivery guar
anteed. Nothing but the bast material used.
COME AND BE CONVINCED. m8tf
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
&C OLSON.

Balance due the parish
to be accounted for
with licenses n 1894 m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
TAPE WORM !!

3, In one of the tropical provinces of Germany
mere .LGi mas been found root the extract from
Tape Worm. 40
1t is pleasant to take and is not facilitating
or nlsagreGable in its effects on the patient, but
Tape Worm, which loosens its hold of it's vie
tlm and passes away in a natural and easy
manner entirely whole, with HEAD, and
one physician has used this remedy in over
4u9 cases. without single failure to pass worm
1 mhoIe. with head. Absolute removal with
nedu guaranteed. No pay required until so
removed. Send stamp for circular and terms.
HAYWOOD & CO.,
may 23-q-ly 10 Park Place, New York City.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31

$34,325 81
/ solemnly swear that have paid the full
amount of the vouchers, as per this exhibit, in
money, OF have received the same in the pay
ment of Parish dues and that i have not spec
ulated thereon myself nor been directly or in
directly i'll any speculation that may have been
made in their requisition.
WIN. A. ROBERTSON,
Parish Treasurer
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-05-31
NOTICE.

a LII Persons passing through, or otherwise
and Hayes, will be prosecuted to the full extent
of the law LEOPOLD GOUDCHAUX.
Big Cane, La, April sth, 1884. apl 22-tf
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1884-05-10
ENGLAND AND EGYPT.
LITTLE NEWS FROM THE sOUDAN.
BRrBxs TO AID GENERAL eoRDoN's ESCAPE.


LONDON, May 9.-The Cairo correspondent Of
The Times says that persons in authority at Cairo
have received private offers of funds to be used IN
bribing the native tribes to General Gordons
safety. But these offers have not been accepted, as
il is well known that General Gordon would refuse
TO escape such terms.
ITALY, FRANCE AND THE CONFERENCE.
II is reported that King Humbert of Italy COM
missioned lsmail Pacha, ex-Khedive OF Egypt who
is now in London, to confer with Mr.. Gladstone
All the Powers, with the exception OF England and
France, favor this. Indeed, Austria and Germany
wish to place Italy on a perfect equality with
France in the discussion of all Egyptian questions
CAIRO, May 9.-France has appointed Signor
Baravch, the Italian member of the Caisse OF the
Egyptian debt to act as the French technical adj
wiser DIT the Egyptian Conference. NJ. Barrere, the
French Diplomatic Agent has been summoned TO
France. He Will remain in Europe during the con-
ference, and in case each Power has two delegates
he will be the second French delegate.
1t is impossible to collect the revenue in Upper
Egypt. The Government has consented to accept
the taxes IN KIND, and will negotiate loan Oh the
amount thereby realized.
TROOPS IN REVOLT DONGOLA.
The latest advices from Dongola state that re-
volt of the troops has occurred. Ell Mahdrs emls-
sares have arrived at that post and have sum
mOned the garrison to surrender within three days,
OF be massacred. it is expected that the whole
province will rise and revolt. The Egyptian sur
veying party has been ordered to remain ut Wady
Halfa. 1t is reported that seven British regiments
have been ordered to be in readiness to march. 1t
is believed that they will be dispatched to khar-
tOum.
PARIS, May 9.-The Republique Frdncdise asserts
with great emphasis that France will not consent
to change of the law regarding the liquidation of
the Egyptian debt unless some sort of European
control is established