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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-01-12

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Killed His Wife and Her
ParamOur.

GRAND RAPIDS, MICH, October
Ga special despatch from New
aygo says: horrible tragedy oc.
cured here about midnight last
night. A man named Armstrong,
who recently came here, found his
wife and George Bates together
in Bates room in bed He seized
an axe and entered the house.
His wife seizedand held him while
Bates left the room for a revolver
with which to shoot him. While
Bates was gone Armstrong broke
loose from his wife, struck her
with the axe and then cut her
thoat, going down stairs, he met
Bates and killed him by stroke
with the axe. Armstrong gave
himself up and is now in Jail.
Bates was boader at Armstro-
ngs' he was about twenty-three
years old and considered hard
case. ~
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ssak Grove.

The farmers have finished cut
ting off their corn, and report a
good crop considering the unfav-
orable season.
Miss Belle Mendenhall, of Bun
ker Hill has been visiting at the
Grove, as the guest Of Miss Sarah
Couchman.
Thomas Liggett, of Shepherds
town, completed a No. / cistern
for Mr.. Scott Couchman this week.
Mr.. Liggett is o good workman
and his work gives satisfaction
and his charges are reasonable
The writing of "Man Not the
Only Worker by G.. p. met with
the appreciation Of all the ladies Of
this section. l am under the i'm
preston that Grant has whether
intentional or otherwise) made a
good and lasting impression on
the ladies, and if at any time he
thinks he would enjoy.a good meal
in the country, they would be glad
to have him come and share their
hospitality.
We had the pleasure Of seeing
o piece Of Silk patchwork, done by
one of the ladies of our neighbor-
hood on exhibition at the county
Fair, and felt sure that it would
carry off the special premium.
Had we known that the work Of
many would have been accepted as
that of an individual, we would
have assisted in the charging of
the piece of work, SO that there
might at least have been equal
competition.
Politics has been creating but
little sensation in our vicinity SO
far, but / believe that the tide is
about to sweep over us. The first
indication of its approach was the
erection of Cleveland and Hen
bricks pole at the Southwest of
the Grove, the second will be q
discussion between p. A. Rohr-
baugh and E. Boyd Faulkner, or
w. w. Downey at the Grange
Hall on Monday at 2 p. m.
Ne PLUS ULTRA,
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Vanclevesville.

Miss Lossie, daughter of Mr..
Samuel Oberlander, died in Phil
adelphia on the 5th inst. She is
asleep in Jesus.
Mr.. James Anderson is confin-
ed to the house, from a very pain
full limb, occasioned by bathing
in fresh spring water.
The only child Of Mr.. Rush
Couchman is lying seriously i'll.
Farmers are busily engaged in
seeding, Notwithstanding the ex-
cessive dry weather.
Our village merchants seem to
be doing a thriving business.
Chicken thieves in this com
munity must be numerous, as
quite a number of our neighbors
have lost their poultry. tits pre-
dicted someone will be severely
wounded, if not killed while prowl-
ing around robbing during the
night.
Mr.. James Vanmetre has been
more successful that most of our
farmers with hogs this season.
While all around the hogs were
dying by the scores, Mr.. S. would
go among the sick hogs, and buy
out those that were not diseased
take them home and they would
soon begin to fatten. We believe
he will soon have one hundred
head, ready for the market.
NIcANDER.
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News Items.

Over 100000 persons pay taxes
on real estate in New York.
Mormon missionaries are get
ting out of East Tennessee as
fast as they can, because Of threats.
of lynching from the inhabitants.
1t is rumored in Washington
that President Arthur is to marry
Miss Tilly Frelinghuyscn, the
daughter of the Secretary Of
State.
All the railroad property in
Illinois is valued at $80,267,ls6.
The total length Of track is l ,297
miles, and the rate Of assessment
varies from $1,000 to $4,000. OF
the sixty-one roads scheduled on
" thirteen are assessed at more
than $4,000 per mile however.
The Mexican Financier says
that one of the best known re-
NEEDLES for cholera, even in the
state known as collapse, is q tea
spoonful of clear chloroform,
mixed with a wineglassfnl Of
water. 1t cured more than 100
cases in Cuba, in 1869, within the
knowledge Of one man.
The assessed value OF guns,
pistols, dirks, ETC., in the State Of
Alabama is $4,000, while the
farming implements are put down
at $4,000, and the swine at $S7,-
600. 1t is estimated that there
are eleven deadly weapons to
every hog in the state.
The yield of the apiary Of II.
G. Parks, Of Riverside, San Bern
ardino County, CAL, is one Of the
most remarkable on record.
From thirty-three hives, seven
and quarter tons Of honey were
gathered, an average of 439
pounds to the hive.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-10-11

Say thSy tdH y duOlu w CdSt y
good and honest State ticket in
this contest. Because it will
lose the State in November. Did
you ever hear of such inconsis-
tency? Such teachers are nice to
send out to the people. Mr.. Simp-
sons speech reminded me of the
preacher who advised his congre-
CATION to serve the devil to-day
to do the Lord good tomorrow
1t was severely criticised by the
old Wing element here, who now
vote the democratic ticket, as be-
ing entirely too abusive and dis.
gustine to his own party.
Next came our slaughtered can
didate on the democratic side, for
Governor. Before | proceed, al
low me to say that if we are to
have a democratic governor, it
would be far more acceptable to
have Hon. E. B. f. than any 9th
err. But he did not get the nomi-
nation, and Mr.. Jim Mason, of
Charlestown, says in his address
to the people that the convention
held at Wheeling was the fairest
ever held in the State. That it
was the people who made the
nomination, and political rings
had nothing to do with it. Mr..
Faulkner should read this address
just published by Mr.. Mason. Mr..
F. labored hard to impress upon
the minds Of this audience that
the Republican party were re-
sponsible for the low price of
wheat. Taks the speech as a
whole, it was a good free trade
speech. Space will not permit us
to say any more at present, but
we will give you more points next
week.
On last Saturday night Mr.. G..
w. Feidt was on hand looking as
fresh as a summer rose. He come
forth on the rostrum, composed
of egg boxes and a car door, with
all the energy and vigor Of form
er days. Mr. f. made strong,
logical argument on the topics OF
to-day. Many democrats con-
graduated him upon having de-
livered the finest speech made
here during the campaign, and
many ofthem went to him unsolic-
tied, and promised to help carry
him to seat in the State Senate.
His speech made a fine impress
sion and will win for him many
democratic votes of the Wing
element. A YOUNG VOTER.
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ViCtOria's Hank Fund
Denied Her.

New York, October 5.-Victoria
Schelling nee Motosini, in COM
pany with her coacher husband,
went to one Of the big national
banks yesterday and said to the
cashier: Il have on deposit here
81, 552. aud / wish to draw it out,
"the cashier pleasantly answered
that he regretted not being able
to oblige her, but a notice had
been served upon the bank several
days ago by Messrs Vanderpool,
Green and Cunning forbiding the
transfer of the money or its pay
ment to anyone but Mr.. Morosini
himself. Mrs. Schelling was Wis
ably affected at hearing the action
of her father, and turning to the
cashier said: did my father real
ly do this, does he wish to deprive
me of my own property"
On being assured that it was
true, she said: swell, if he has
done this, Le may keep the money
I will do without it, Tho inter
view then terminated, Mrs. Schel
ling and her husband returning
home.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-10-11

Two colors, oddly blended, are
green with brown.
Lace bonnets will be much worn
even during the winter.
Breakfast caps ofpoint Espagole
lace are very dressy.
Wool gimps with frise or curled
surfaces are stylish trimmings for
wool dresses.
Colored escural satins are made
up with plain satin, velvet, or
heavily repped Ottoman silk.
For simple morning toilettes
Partisan ladies wear bonnets OF
wooden stuff like that Of the dress.
White beaded laces and nets for
evening wear will be very fashion
able during the coming season.
Tan colored undressed kid gloves
will remain in fashion both for the
street and for full dress occasions.
A pretty costume for little boy
is a plated blouse waist, in plain
goods, and kilt or box-plaited skirt,
in plaid, attached.
Laced stockings are new this
season and are liked by those who
object to garters. The part laced
is from the knee to the top.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1884-10-11
Kearneysville.

Since our last communication,
in which we promised you a re-
port of the speeches ofourfriends
and neighbors, Hons. Il. B. Faulk-
ner and Mr.. Simpson, we visited
your city and found some-yes, |
may say, nearly all Of the candi-
dates on both sides, with a bright
smile on their countenance. But
Mr.. Editor, you and each one of
us know that we all can't win;
some must be doomed to disap-
pointment. y i = Vote always
for the best men to control your
affairs and / would say to all in
dependent voters, (you have many
in Berkeley county,, that they
should vote for honesty all the
time, and | feel confident that the
best men will be elected.
Well, / must give you a little
synopsis of the remarks made by
the gentlemen on Oct. 2nd. Mr..
Simpson first came to the front
and endeavored to show that our
State government was correct in
every particular butt could see by
the gentleman's countenance that
he did not believe ii himself, and
| know full well the audience did
not. The main effort of Mr.. SIS
speech was to impress on his dem
ocratic friends that they could
not afford to vote their convic-
tions at the October election, be-
cause, if they did, it would GER
tainly lose the State to Cleve-
land in November. Now you see
Mr.. Editor, how they put it. They
feel that we ought to have a
change in our State affairs, but
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pie will be proud to enquire what
Wilson has done, or said, or
promised, that he should be
tangled in this unholy web? The
speaker declared, with profane
emphasis, while in the city, that
had the dignified and accomplish
ed Mr.. Faulkner been nominated
for Governor, the syndicate would
have boldly bolted his nomina.
ton, if, indeed, they had not dis.
rupted the convention, and thus
procured his defeat by the cleo
ton of his Republican opponent.
Why? Mr.. Faulkner had frankly
declared his opposition to Mason's
scheme to saddle upon the tax
payers of West Virginia this
great swindle, as well as his man
~ opposition to the extraordinary
measures resorted to by the con-
federates in this scheme to tax,
double tax, and treble tax the
people; to tax them on what they
have, and to tax them on what
they haven't; to tax them upon
what they spend; to tax them up
on their profits, and tax them up
on their expenses.
Without attempting a review
of this remarkable speech, we
denounce its circulation at this
time as being directly in the in
terest OF the Republican party,
whether intended or not. If it
succeeds in convincing the people,
as it seems to aim to do, that f.
Willis Wilson is a part of this
combination, and that he will
use his great official position to
further it's interests, the result
can be fo1etold with unerring
certainty. We are astounded at
the impudence-not of the speech
or of the speaker-but Of those
who would circulate at this partic-
ular time such document.
1t is unaccountable that any
man or set of men claiming to be
Democrats could bring themselves
to the circulation Of such docu-
ment from such an author, espec-
tally on the eve of an important
election.
1t will be remembered that a
venomous pamphlet was circula-
ted throughout the State under
similar auspices just on the eve
of the Charleston convention last
April. 1t failed-utterly failed
in it's object; and we predict that
this production will meet with a
like fate.
Venom is blind and usually
dies ofits own poison. The crowd
represented by Mason is venom
personified.
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Communicated

On Tuesday next, the people OF
Berkeley county will select their
officers for the next four years. It
is a matter that should interest the
minds of all good citizens and tax
payers The people ask that they
shall have good competent officials
to fill the various places. Espec-
tally do they want good sheriff
and assessors, the office ofassessor
is in many respects one of the
most important in the county. To
his discretion and Judgment much
is entrusted, besides, his inter
couse with the people is such that
he should be agreeable in his de-
pertinent and gentlemanly in his
manners. The course of our pres
ent assessor, Mr.. ID. HI. Stuckey,
has been such as will commend it.
self to the minds and respect OF
all fair thinking men. regardless
of party. -Four years ago he came
among the people of Opequon
district, almost a stranger-to-day
he stands as well in their estima-
ton as any man that ever assessed
us. He has favored the people
and the people will reward him by
re election. His course in regard
to the Infamous assessment order,
will make him many votes in this
section. Differing materially from
him in our political cast, we com
mend Mr.. Stuckey to the consid-
Grafton of all voters, without re
gard to party, who desire to have
a good assessor for the next term.
Mr.. Quinn, of Hedgesville, is an
unfortunate, who lost his limb
while in the performance of duty
entrusted to him by the Republi-
can party, he is honest, capable
and needy. He will make strong
run and good assessor. That
Mr.. Stuckey and Mr.. Quinn may
be elected, is the earnest wish d
an OpEoUoN REPUBLICAN
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A Reminisccnce Of Martins.
burg.

Sitting quietly this morning
with my surroundings 1 read in
the s Ch,rchman a beautiful de
scription from the pen Of Bob
Burdette, Of the peaceful death Of
his wife, quietly passing through
the Dark Valley, but lit up by the
brightness fthe Sun Of righteous
ness, on whose promises she sweet.
ly and confidently relied, and in
charming language gave to those
around her dying bed the assured
truth that Jesus can make the
dying bed feel soft rs downey pill
lows are. Who can describe in
language the peace Of q soul, trust
ingly resting, upon the assured
faith in Christ. 1t is good in this
life of affection and woe and takes
all the darkness, gloom and dread
from the future. My soul made
the Scripture prayer, "Let me die
the death of the righteous and let
my last end be like his.v The de-
scription of her death, brought
back wildly to my mind, o death
bed scene, witnessed in my youth
full days of an old colored woman,
q slave, belonging to a family re-
siding in your community She
occupied the stone house imme-
diately below the Jail formerly
used as the clerks Office. / with
others was asked to sit up with and
attend her wants, and on the oc-
casion in company Of Luther Sci
bert, then q merchant in Martins
burg. We visited her and remark
ing, "Aunt Rosa, we are here to take
care of you for the night" she
very feebly replied, "Thank God"
Here, in the darkness of mind of
an uneducated, faithful black wo-
man, who, for all / know, may have
been brought ftom dark Africa's
shore, / heard the most beautiful
descriptive language used, coming
from those untaught lips, which It
has ever been my privilegeeven in
the most refined society to hear, and
which is beyond my power to de-
scribe, Aunt Rosa said, s'listen,
children" rising to a sitting po-
sition, with arms extended; Oh,
oh, what beauty, beyond express
ion, Don't you hear the praise !?
Let us join our voices; sweet and
precious is the rest with my Sa-
vior. Children, never forget the
death Of old Aunt Rosa. I am
crossing Deaths cold stream, but
all is light. Oh, what music
hear, hear. hear !" There were
five Of us standing round her bed
Gradually she relaxed her arms
and was assisted to lie down.
She Immediately commenced re-
peating the words, which have
since been embodied into a hymn,
s'Noarer My God to Thee"--faint-
er and fainter upon the ear, until
entirely the spirit winged it's fight
to it's bright home in heaven.
The writer in the waywardness OF
life has never forgotten thatscene,
and could not be brought to doubt
the truth SO often verified in death,
that there is that in the religion OF
Christ which takes away all the
dread and sting of death. G.
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The Best Salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever
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Corns, and all Skin Eruptions, and pos
itively cures Piles, or no pay required
1t is guaranteed to give perfect satisfac
ton, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
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EVERY BABY should have a bot
tie of DIR. Fahrney's teething
Syrup. All druggists sell it-25 cts.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
From happy dwmd hrhm

happy, weekly; and would further
state that they are commanded to 60
into all the County world, and pro-
claim the truth to every (female) crea-
ture, and (she) he that believeth and
is (married) baptiSed shall be (happy)
saved. Further, they would state to
his honor, that they are commanded to
follow after the footsteps of Jesus"
and be as near like him as possible.
Hence the quotation: Given as the
son of God was found in Manager, OR
horse trough" Even so were the circuit
riders found in H. L. w. Hills barren
loft. GARCoN.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
Women Travelling Alone.
Country Gentleman.

Country Gentleman.
1t is very happy thought that we
women can travel alone from one end
of our broad land to the other; we may
find it more pleasant to have company,
but when compelled to go without any
one, we find it can be done with per-
feet safety. 1t is we'll to familiarize
ones-self to short trips from home,
and thus become more self-reliant and
fearless when the time comes to start
out on more heightened journey.
To feel perfectly at home when sur
rounded by strangers on a crowded
steamboat or railway train, we must
have had some experience of the same
kind. You may usually meet with
pleasant officials, who will render you
any service that you need; or if you
find them gruff or surley, do not let it
disturb you in the least. 1t is always
much more agreeable, and puts one
more completely at ease, to be treated
with civility but when you reflect up.
on the number of questions these per.
sons have offered to them. can Won
wonder at little impotence?
Be sure to be in time to meet the
conveyance by which you are to travel,
and to see that your tickets are correct
and your baggage checked, and your
checks secured in safe place. Have
with you more money than you will
need, but have the greater part of it
in some secure place. Dress as plain>
ly as possible, in quiet colors, with lit
tie jewelry or ornaments of any kind.
If you are on a long journey, see that
all your needs, as far as possible, are
provided for beforehand, so that you
may not be obliged to ask strangers to
help you; and when obliged to change
cars, 60 with the crowd, and do not lag
behind. And do not allow any one to
look after your luggage but yourself.
Go in an omnibus where there are
others, but never in hack alone.
Should there be any doubt as to the
cars you are to take, or the way you
are to 60, ask an official, or laborer
who is likely to know. Do not get
confused or lose your presence of mind,
no matter what emergency you may
find yourself placed in, and you will
be sure to come out all right. 1t is
best to maintain reticent manner
when travelling alone; when asked a
question, answer civilly but briefly. In
his way you will find that you can go
abroad as safely as you can about your
own town, and take great deal of en-
joyment that otherwise you would be
deprived of.
| AUNT ADDIE.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
AUNT ADDIE.
Surgical Conveniences tor Farmers.

R. w. NJ. in Country Gentleman.
A piece of one.inch rubber pipe such
as is used for force pumps and about IL
feet long, makes the best instrument
for drenching horses and cattle. Oil
one end, say half a yard; then raise the
other to an upper loft, Cor, if out of
doors and the animal cannot be remov-
ed, get into wagon having a pail of
soapsuds and tunnel; pour in it till
the tube is full, holding the lower end
tight. Then introduce as far as you
can, and withdraw an inch or two, and
keep the tunnel full till it all runs in.
In stOppages of any kind this is safe.
and often the means of relieving great
suffering. Another convenience is a
piece of tarred rope an inch in diane
ter, four feet long, and wound within
three.quarters Of an inch of the end.
With hammer batter the end down
to where it is wound, turning the
ends over the winding. With this
choked cattle can always be safely re-
lieved. Grease it we'll, hold the tongue
out and force the probang down till
you meet the gas from the stomach.
The stick, formerly used, with some
thing on the end isnot safe; Ihave seen
a fine OK with one forced through the
lung.
Southern standard. (McMinnville, Tenn.) 1879-current, 1884-04-05
Getting Out of The Ruts.

American Agriculturist.
There is some foundation for the
reputation farmers have of running
their business in ruts. Routine is a
good thing in its place, but divergence
has its advantages. all improvements
are made by those who get out Of the
beaten track, and try new crops, new
fertilizers, new stock and tools, and new
methods. Every farmer should study
the new things set forth in the agricul-
tural papers, and at the farmers clubs,
and other agricultural gatherings. He
will find chaf among the wheat no
doubt, but the sitting process cultivates
a habit of thinking, and adds to his
knowledge every year. 1t is import
ant to have an acre or more devoted to
experiment in fertilizers, in new vege>
tables and fruits, in draining and sub
soiling, in shallow and deep manuring.
A hint in your paper is one thing; a
test in the soil, under your own super
vision, is quite another. 1t is barren
upon the printed page; but when com.
mitted to the soil it may fructify and
bear fruit, some thirty, some sixty, and
some an hundred fold.