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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
PERSONAL AND LITERARY.

"Marion Harland's" husband gets
$4,000 year as pastor of Brooklyn
church.
"A book has been published in Bos,
ton, which describes over one hundred
important private libraries in that city.
How many other cities in this country
contain enough private libraries to
justify the publication of book about
them?-The Century.
-Sprlngfeld's city library has come
into possession of file of the first
newspaper published in Springfield. the
Massachusetts, Gazette, or the tSprSao-
field and Northampton WeekEu 4dyeT-
Use" The paper began publication
Tuesday, May Il, 1882.
Secretary Lincoln's son, EIGHT or
nine years old, is named Abraham, but
is dubbed Jack. He spends his time
at the navy ward, where he is very
popular with the crew of the Dispatch.
They bought him complete sailor'S
outfit the other day. = Washinqton
Star.
The widow Of the famous Mexican
General, Santa Anna, is now living quiz
city in her native State, and seldom in
trudes into the outer world Mrs. San
ia Anna is but forty-eight years old.
Santa Anna was President of Mexico
three years before she was born. She
was plighted to him in her cradle, and
married to him when she was thirteen.
james B. Garrison, the living
skeleton, who married Bertha E. Clear,
of HestonVille, while he was on exhibi-
ton at the dime museum in Philadel-
phia, died recently at Union. He took
his separation from his bride of a night
very much to heart, and went under
the care of physician almost as soon
as the suit to annul their marriage was
entered. p Philadelphia Press.
Mrs. Sarah Byrant, of Marathon,
Cortland County, N. T., has celebrated
her hundredth birthday. In the pres
ence of about seventy-five guests she
brought out her ancient spinning-wheel
and spun several yards of linen thread
very nicely. She has two daughters
living, aged eighty and seventy-seyen
years. The total ages of her thirteen
children and grandchildren who were
present at the birthday festival is near
" nine hundred years.
IL see," says Mr.. Labouchere, in
London Truth, shat discussion is
going on in the United States respect
ing the manner in which Washington
Irving wrote his books. I remember
visiting him at his country-house ON the
Hudson about thirty years ago. He
then told me he had acquired ease and /
elegance in writing by careful study i
of the essays of Addison. He used, he T
said, to read an essay, then write it
from memory. and compare his
phrases with those of the original
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
HUMOROUS.

-Precocious child: "Ma, how old Is
Aunt Carolina?n Fond mother: ssSixty-
three. Why do you ask?" 2. G.:
because want to know if she is as old
as that why I can't call her Antique. =
Fond mother reflects upon the advance
of progress and the gradual disappear.
ance of childish children. II Boston Ga.
zette.
"A newly-married man on being
presented with brass kettle by few Of
his bachelor friends, said: ssGentle-
men: [ thank you for this kind token of
your esteem; but this present has one
significance which you may not have
considered-it will Keep my family in
hot water as long as it lasts. p Carl
Pretze1's Weekly.
-Puggles is greatly mashed on a
young girl from the East who is visiting
friends here. The other day he took
her out for a.drive and they passed a
place where an old farmer was cartinr
straw from an old stack and scattering
it over his field to enrich it. What IS
that he is doing?'' said she. t.Oh, he's
putting out straw irf his field replied
Puggles. s'Ah, me. So he's planting
straw, is hep And in a few days he'll
raise those dear, delightful strawberries
that you have in the West. Ecans-
0ille argus.
At dinner party the little son of
the host and hostess was allowed to
come down to dessert. Having had
what his mother considered sufficiency
OF fruit, he was told he must not have
any more, when, to the surprise. of
every one Of the guests, he exclaimed:
III you don't give some more L II tell!''
whereupon he was suddenly and swiftly
removed from the room, but he had
just time to conv'ulse the company by
exclaiming ssMy new trousers are
made out of mas old bedroom cur
tains!- Chicago Tribune.
The bootblack in question is q
small, dilapidated urchin, who may be
seen in the vianitF Of the post-otfiee at
such times as he is not otherwise en-
gagged in the gallery of the Comique or
pitching pennies in a side alley. The
man whom he followed and solicited to
submit to the operation Of "a shine "
had refused several time, and finally
petnlantly exclaimed: Didn't / tell
you five minutes ago that / didn't
want my boots blackedP'' Yer did,
mister" replied the garnin; "but I
thought yer might be lying about it. -
Providence Press f
The memory of drunken man is
sometimes strikingly alive A we'll
known citizen stood in bar-room at
tempting to induce every man to drink. j
Very naturally his war experience. soon
came up. and with that chest-swell
Of pride which ever characterizes the
old soldier, said: 81 fought seven bat
lies during the war. and amt afraid of |
40 man. Come on and 60 home, " /
remarked a friend, taking his arm. /
No, ! wont 60 home. / fought seven .
battles, and amt afraid Of no man. but ]
won't go home I am married +
man. - drkansat0 1ruUetes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

In you are troubled with sores, aches,
pains and general weakness of the various
bodily functions, don't be deceived by the
cines, ETC., whose certificates of pretended
cures are often paid for. Put your trust
in that simple remedy called DR.. Guysott's
Yellow Dock and Sarsaparilla. Il will
cure you by purifying the blood and
Strengthening tie weak portions of your
body. You will also find it very refresh.
ing to the brain and nervous system. The
proprietors receive hundreds of letters be-
slowing upon it the highest praise.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
Rents in Chicago.

Rents here are high as compared
with San Francisco, but yet much lower
| than in New York. The houses of the
better class of the kind which IN San
Francisco rent from $50 to $ICO q
month, here bring S1O0 to 1925, accord
| ing to location. The ''North Siden is
the favorite residence section, and there
rents are quite high. But the houses
are all well built, well arranged and
contain many more improvements than
the same c.ass of residences in San
francisco. In Chicago all the better
houses are of pressed brick with stone
trimmings, or all stone or granite.
Those which rent, say st 800 q month,
in fair locations, have about twelve
rooms, one of them always an alcoVe.
They are supplied with furnace, electric
bells, gas fixtures, permanent range,
laundry, and are generally frescoed and
decorated throughout. Those at S1aO
and $500 are superior in finish and have
more ground than the ordinary narrow
lot. The fiat system has been the
rage here for couple of years, and
it must be sad that there are some SUI
perb flat buildings in Chicago. They
are generally built in expensive local
ties, and on that account command high
figures, but they are elegant in all their
appointments. The Ontario, s.Men-
tone, Calumet = Beauri age" and
other flat buildings are costly struct-
ures, and like those in New York are
furnished luxuriously. They have
steam heat throughout, a janitor, eleva.
tors and every convenience; but the
rents are high in all of them. None of
the suits of apartments in any of the
frst-class flats rent for less than >S75 a |
month, and from that they run up to
$3.50.
But with all the apparent increase of
rents here there are things connected
with housekeeping that are so much |
cheaper that the general cost of living
is not much greater than in San Fran
cisco, if 1t is as great. Meats are higher |
here, but that is about all that enters /
into the larder that is not cheaper.
Groceries, poultry, ETC., are much low
er.-C Chic 100 Cor. San Francisco Alta
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
CURE OF LUMBAGo.

160H SUMMIT AVE, JERSEY CRY, N. J.,l
February IS, 1884. {
This is to certify that I have been
troubled with lumbago for long time,
and have tried everything, and could not
get relief until used ALLcocK's Porous
PLAsTERs.
have also used BRANDRErH's PILLS in
my family for the last five years for bill
iousness, and would have no other, as
they give me the best satisfaction.
RI. YREELANn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

A year ago Veterinary Surgeon
Custer picked up small dog on Sixth
street, near Penn, that had had foot
crushed by car wheel, and, taking it
to his office on berry street, he dressed
the injury. A farmer TOOK the dog
home a few days later. Yesterday
afternoon the dog, since then fully
grown, appeared on the doctors office
steps, and, when admitted, gave every
manifestation of joy in meeting his old
friend. A case OF. wonderful instinct
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
Come, Gentle Spring,

and bring malaria, dyspepsia, biliousness,
torpidity of liver and a train of kindred
maladies. Fortunately Kidney Wort is at
land. 1t may be had of the nearest drug
gist, and will purify the system, correct
the stomach and bowels, stimulate the liver
and kidneys to healthy action, remove all
poisonous humors and make you feel like
q new man. As a spring medicine, tonic
and blood Purifier it has no equal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

LYDIA E. PINKHAM's Vegetable Com
pound is to be had at che nearest drug store
for dollar. 1t is not elaine that this
remedy will cure every disease under the
sun, but that it does all that it claims to do,
of goodwomen know and declare.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

@Get the Best Dyes. The Diamond
Dyes for family use have no equals. All
popular colors easily DYED fast and beauti-
fll. Only. 10c. package at druggists.
Wells; Richardson q Co., Burlington. vt.
Sample Card, 80 colors, and book of direc.
tons for &c. stamp.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

Herbert spencer's lucid remark
that an incidental force falling on an
aggregate containing like and unlike
units, segregates the like units and sep
arates the unlike" never strikes a
young man so forciblv as when a tailor
refuses to trust him for new suit
Nogristoso1s Hercld.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

LADIES who intend to visit
Balls and parties most exquisite,
Or, with lovers to elope,
Should not only dress in style,
Bur should always use while
= . -Beeson's Aluna Sulphur Soap."-25c BY
druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
CURE OF PAIN IN BACK AND STIFF
NECK g8 .e
boz ApELpHI sTREET, BRooKLYN. N. -

l4 ADELPHI STREET, BROOKLYN, N. T.,
February 20, 1884. {
I have had pain in my back for years and
it troubled me night and day. could get
no relief, not even for an hour. At last,
hearing SO much of ALLCocK's PLAsTERs,
] tried two. In three hours the pain began
to decrease; in twelve hours was entirely
relieved. continued wearing the Plasters
a week, and was entirely cured. also
used them for a stiff neck, which ALL
COCKS PLAsTERs cured in four hours.
N. A. MULLAY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

PAPILLoN Cough Cure does not contain
any drugs or chemicals; it is purely vege-
table. It cures Whooping Cough, Bron-
Winter Cough SO prevalent in older people.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

DESERVING OF CoNFIDENCE.-There is no
article which so richly deserves the conf.
dence of the public as Browns BRONCHIAL
TRocHEs. Those suffering from Asthmatic
and Bronchial Diseases, Coughs and Colds,
should try them. Sold only In boxes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

THE Empress of Austria can set type
and the empress of an American farm can
set hen. Customs differ in different
countries. Merchant Traveller.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

'sAMATEUR ACTOR" is informed that the
first supe mentioned in history is Godfrey
de Bouillon.-Boston Courier.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

WHEN coal fire is almost exhausted
for want of fuel just give it scuttle of
coal, and notice how grateful it will look.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

TIE question of the hour-What time is
it?-B0Ston Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

DARWIN says there is living principle
in fruit. We suppose he refers to the
worms-IndSQnQpOEis Scissors.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

+" Is SNORING bad for the healthp' asks
a correspondent. Not unless the person
he sleeps with is bigger than he is.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

A NEW kind of monster potato is called
the "whi!e elephant" This is carrying
the adulteration of food little too far
N. 7. Graphic.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

Coon advice for the better-Better quit
~ T. Journal
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

liz afFiicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. So
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

PAPMLoN Catarrh Cure is soothing, does
not smart or burn; it is used by insuffla-
ton, or by spraying.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

PIso's CURE for Consumption is not only
pleasant to take, but it is sure to cure.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

-FOUR prisoners have escaped from Sing.
Sing-over the guardian wall.-RocheSter
Post Dispatch.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

A MAN without future-a bursted stock
broker.-MerchGat Traveller.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

A REGULAR poser-The photographer
PHILADELPHIA Chronicle.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14
PAPIL.LON
CATARRH CURE.

An unfailing means of curing nasal catarrh
py nsutfiatlon Catarrh, cold in the head, bron.
chial catarrh. and hay fever yield almost in
stantly to this sovereign remedy. It is a liquid
ineuiclne tn docs not smart burn or irritate;
It allays the inflammation. prevents acc,,Tn,,
latlons Ct matter, and permits free breathing.
IL relieves these maladies thoroughly and viii
permanently cure. Its efficacy as a cure for
nay 1eVer is established. as many testimonials
1,artlfy. 1t has been used several years. For
offensive discharge from the nose, or lost
sense of smslI, taste or hearing. and nafn. in
your head, use Pa2illon Catarrh Cure. We
constantly receive reports from physicians,
ana from druggists acknowledging the success
q this remedy. Catarrh Is a deceptive dis
ease ease ana II chronic is dangerous. Papillon
Catarrh Cure has produced cures Of many
acknowledged tncurable cases.
'Pf1ce, Sl.0O per bottle, six for $500. Direc-
mons IN ten languages accompany every bottle
~ For sale by all druggists
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

<As W a. Isg $50
WHEN WRITING TO ADVERTISERS
please say you saw the advertisement in
this paper. Advertisers like to know
when and where their advertiser snts ars
paying best.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1884-06-14

A. N. z. B.,
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
PITTSBURG RACES.
Good Attendance, Fair Weather and
Fine Running.

PITTsBURG, June 16.-The fifth and
last day of the spring meeting of the
Pittsburg driving park found the
weather superb, track fast, attendance
large and betting up to the standard.
First race, for two-year-olds, i've fur
Congratulations won; Toronto, sec
ond; Tenfellow, third. Time, 1907.
Second race, for maiden three-year-
Odds, one mile-Peter won easily ::
Charm, second; Mayor, third. Time,
1:5l.
Third race, mile and a quarter-As-
Gender and Brunswick raced head and
head to the wire; Brunswick finished
first by full head, but for some reason
Ascender was placed first; Brunswick.
second. Time, 2:11!. An attempt to
mob the judges stand was made by
some of Brunswick's admirers. but
quiet was soon restored by the police,
Fourth race, Pittsburg cup sweep
stakes, two and a quarter miles
Starters, Wallenze, Boatman,
BOD Pate and Tangler,
Walleuze and Bob Pate made whip.
ping run home, Wallenze winning by
half a length. Time, 4:2l1.
Fifth race, all ages, three-fourths
miie-Was a practical walk-over for
Baronella. Time, 1:lSa.
Sixth race-Elixir won; Callas.
second. Time, 1854.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
THE WASHOUT.
Exorbitant Charges Made for Transfer
Heavy Damage Suits Filed.

Special to the Gazette.
SAN ANTONIO. June l6.-Severa
damage suits will shortly be brought
against the Sunset railway to recover
costs and losses incurred by contractors
who had been employed on the grading
of the Mexican extension, in getting
their outfits back to Texas. The railroad
company and the Mexican authorities
had an understanding that the outfits
should be returned free of duty upon
certificate by the railroad officials that
the outfits extracted were exactly the
same as taken into Mexico. and $780,
600 were put up as security by Col.
Huntington in the City of Mexico.
The railroad authorities refused to
sign, under the pretext that
they might be laid liable to the duty
laws and would offend the Mexican
authorities to the detriment of the
roads interest. Contractor Howard
has just made test of the question
and succeeded in forcing the railroads
auditor at Piedras Negras to sign his
papers and he was allowed to cross
without paying the heavy duty which
many others paid without contest.
The contractors will sue to recover
what they have so paid out and
Mr.. Howard will sue for
several thousand dollars damages
on account of delay and heavy court
and incidental expenses. The cases
promise to be interesting, as they will
be tried in this state and many Next
can witnesses will be summoned.
1t will take forty or fifty days to re-
pair the washout on the Southern Pa
cific between Rice and Ell Paso. The
fare between the points is S. in uncov-
cred wagons, with eight passengers to
the wagon, and S. extra for baggage.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
LANIPASAS.
Wool'Grower Prizes Awarded for the
Largest Fleece-SchOOI Exerclses.

Wool'Grower Prizes Awarded for the
Largest Fleece School Exercises.
Special to the Gazette.
LAMPAsAs, June l6.-The wool.
growers competing for the prize Of
fered for the best fleece of wool. me,
to- lay in this place and received the
prizes.
Mendall & Durrett of McCullocb
were awarded the grand prize of SLID.
Elderedge d Fields of Burnett county
Beall Bros. of Coryell county. ]. M
OReily OF San Saba county. Frances
q Higgins of Concho county. ID. IT
Williams OF Hamilton county, q. M.
hawls of Brown county, G. G. French
OF Menard county and +. q. Leedv Of
coleman county all received prizes
Inc total amount awarded was $G40.
The rehearsal of the grand com.
mencement of the closing exercised Of
me Centenary college was good and
imposing this evening, and bids fair to
be well attended tonight.
Geo. w. Long, of the firm of Snen-
Ger Y Long, grain dealers OF this place.
leaves Tomorrow to be married to Miss
Alice Michigan of New Orleans.
Visitors are still thronging our CITY.
a light rain fell to-day, which was
day. e'' W
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
Knights of Honor.

LOUISVILLE, June 16.-Judge Sim
rail- granted an injunction on the vice
chancellor's court to-day against the
removal of the officers headquarters
OF the knights OF Honor out of Ken
lucky.
Hon. f. ID. Sloat of New Haven,
Conn, supreme dictator, who is now
here, has issued notice that although
temporarily enjoined from removing
the Office to st. Louis, measures are
being taken to carry out the will of the
supreme lodge and members need not
be alarmed. Warrants in the treasury
for death benefits are paid upon presen-
tation, nor will the decision cause any
serious ENHANCEMENT in the business
or workings of the order.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
ENGLAND.

DYNAMITERs ARRESTED.
LONDON, June 16.-An explosion oc-
Cured this morning in a private house
in South London which the police
have been watching long time. The
police found the occupants engaged in
mixing chemicals. One of them had
his hand blown off. The police be-
lieve they have made a discovery
which will lead to important results.
ARMED WATCHERS.
LONDON, June Is in consequence
of the threats of the dynamiters, a
Gordon of armed watchmen were
placed around Elton hall and the
duke of Westminster's residence in
Chester.
ENGINEERS FOR EGYPT.
LONDON, June l6 Two companies
of engineers leave Chatham immedi-
ately for Egypt.
CRUSHED IN THE ICE.
LONDON, June 16.-Advices from
Greenland state that the brig Eleria
was crushed in the ice and ten of the
crew drowned.
THE EGYPTIAN MIDDLE.
LONDON, June 16.-The Pail Mall
Gazette, says the Daily News, admits
that the British occupation of Egypt
will be limited; that England is to ad-
vance eight million pounds to Egypt
and the international institution will
be formed to receive moneys hypothe-
Gated for debt and all the revenues OF
the country. France objects to Eng
land advancing the eight million
pounds. which would refer the question
to a conference. The Pail Mall Gazette
expresses the belief that no one out
side of the cabinet will put up with
these terms.
a MARES NEST.
LONDON, June 16.-The investiga-
ton proves the explosion to be inno-
cent, the occunant being an electrician
making experiments.
| INCREASED VIGILANCE.
| LONDON, June 16.-Between six in
the evening and six in the morning
hereafter only the main entrance to
the police stations must be used. A
constable will be kept on special duty
all the time at the entrance.
LONDON, June 16 The Pail Mall
Gazette says England on June the 10Th
withdrew her proposal to Turkey to
send troops to Soudan and informed
Turkey II she refused the acceptation
to he present Mt the conference IL
would meet without her.
THE BRITISH PARLIAMENT.
LONDON, June 16.-In the house of
commons to-day the under foreign sec
rotary stated that the correspondence
with the government of the United
States on the subject of the dynamiters.
subsequent to that already before par.
lament, was resumed May 10. 1889.
and had been continued since. He
could not enter into details or give
the dates of later dispatches.
In the house of lords, the earl of
Kimberly stated that the communica.
ton with France with regard to the
Egyptian conference had resulted In
an arrangement which would be at
once communicated to the powers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
PALO PINTO.
Buckner's Orphans Home-Interesting
Services Commenced In its Aid.

Buckner's Orphans HOmc-lnteresting
Services Commenced In its Aid.
special TO the Gazette.
PALo PINTO, June 16.-Dr. r. @.
Buckner is here and preached yester-
day in the courthouse according to
announcement four weeks since. He
fully met the expectations of our
people as tbeologian. The people
were expecting Prof. ID. G. Hart to
accompany DIR. BucEner and conduct
the music in the meeting at this place.
He failed to come, but we still expect
him to be on hand, as the services will
last for several days. All will be some
what disappointed If Prof. Hart does
reach here before the meeting closes.
PalO Pinto Union Sabbath
school was conducted with
music on yesterday and last
night. We hope Prof Hart will see
this special and come at once. Or. y.
Is working in the interest of the Buck
ner Orphans home, located In Dallas
county, Tex. 1t Is q laudable enter
prise, and the name Orphans home
will cause all good people here and
elsewhere to give DIR. Buckner's call
Ing some attention.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-06-17
Marine Matters.

GALVESTON, June Is. = Arrived :
Steamship Morgan, Clinton; steamship
|. c. Harris, Brownsville: steamship
Harlan, New Orleans; the tug Hygia
from Philadelphia to enter the quaran-
tine service of the state. She has a
northern crew.
Sailed: Steamship Morgan, New Or
leans; steamship /. G. Harris, New
Orleans; steamship Harlan, Indianola;
schooner Eve B. Hall, Pensacola;
schooner Susan n. Pickering.
NEW ORLEANS, June l6.-Cleared:
Steamers Alexander, Havre; B. Ward,
jr., Truxillo.
Arrived: Steamship Lucy P. Miller,
BaliZe.