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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-21
SCIENTIFIC AND INDUSTRIAL.

Mr.. Alan Cole, an expert in lace max
ing has been travelling through Ireland,
under the auspices of the South Kens-
ington authorities, lecturing on Irish lace
and giving instructions in the method of
imparting artistic design to this beauti-
full fabric.
The Astronomer Royal of Ireland Pro-
SCISSOR Ball, after reviewing all the differ
ent methods of calculating the distance
between the earth and the sun, saws the
most probable distance seems to be 92.
700, 900 miles, with Il probable error of
800, 600 miles.
Borings for salt in Northern Germany
have revealed the existence of immense
deposits of the mineral in some of the
most neglected and forlorn localities.
One OF these drills reached salt at a depth
of about 1, 100 feet from the surface, and
at 800 feet 1t had not yet penetrated
the deposit, giving it the immense thick
ness of more than 400 feet.
A preparation of artificial cork is pat
ented in Germany, by Grunzwaig and
Hartman, of Ludwigshaften- on the.
Rhine, and is made by Incorporating
sixty-three parts of ground or powdered
cork chips with 1S0 parts of boiling
starch paste. The result is plastic
mass. which is pressed into forms, and
after being removed dried by means of
heat.
Some English scientists have been try
ing to explain why it is that persons who
become lost in a fog. or who are for any
reason, unable to see their way, usually
walk in a circle instead Of following n
straight line. Mr.. W. Lardcn thinks that
the cause may be found in the strength
of the legs the stronger of the two out
walking the other when not con. led
by the will. In confirmation of i,
view, Mr. G. III. Darwin recounts some
experiments in which several school boys
were blind-folded and told to walk
straight ahead, when the ''right-legged"
ones circled to- the left, and the cleft
legged" ones to the right, exactly as they
should do il the theory is correct, while
one boy who seemed to be neither right
legged nor left-legged, but to use the
two limbs with about equal facility,
walked irreguIarly, but deviated much
less rom a straight course than anJ of
the others. Another writer, Mr. Thomas
Hawksley, supposes that few persons
have both legs of equal length, in which
case the longer limb must have ten
dency to outstrip the other in walking.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-21
Impecunious Great Men.

4 considerable number of public men
have received testimonials from their
friends. Daniel Webster was rendered
and received for many years the earnings
of 500, 600. which was put at inter-
est for his benefit by his friends in
and about Boston. Had not this pro-
vision of Sc, 900 year been made Web
ster would have retired from the Senate,
for he declared he would not give his
life TO his country for eight dollars per
dav. ssTomn Corwin had his debts paid
once bv his friends He never laid up
anything while holding Federal offices.
He retired from the Office of secretary of
the treasury comparatively poor. The
mortgage on Corwin's homestead was
once taken up by his political friends.
Henry Clay had the same service rem
dered him on the part of his political
friends. He had been for whole gen
Grafton in Congress. He sometimes
lived beyond his means. He was hos
pitable and even generous. He had
little tact in managing his private affairs.
His homestead at Ashland was mortgaged
and would probably have been foreclosed
had not his Whig friends, just after his
defeat for the presidency in 1914, stepped
in and privately cancelled the mortgage.
Thomas Benton was thirty years in Con-
gress. Yet in all that time he never be-
came rich. nor did he improve any of
the opportunities for making money while
holding i Federal Office. Francisco
Bulletin.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-21

to tell the tale of their final miseries. OF
the others, some were seen to sink, the
alarm gongs of others were heard, and
some were seen to drive before the gale,
mastless, rudderless and helpless About
twenty-five vessels out of the hundred
comprising the fleet are supposed to have
kept afloat These reached different
ports in sad plights. Some brought up
at Halifax, some in Plymouth Sound,
others at Bristol, at Irish ports and in
France. This last refuge served to be
the mockery of misery. The line ship
Canada, seventy four guns, was sighted
by the survivors Of the American Allan
tic tornado half hull down, having her
main-top and mizzen-masts gone, with
her main ward aloft and the sail blown
from the gasket. The impression was
that she would go down to the bottom.
But she did not. With a marvelously
fleet heel she outstripped the entire sur
vivors, and ran into Portsmouth, Eng
land, October A. 1nere she scattered
the news of the dire fate that had over
taken the majestic Blue Field fleet The
news was speedily waited across the
channel to France, and the French priva-
teers swarmed forth to waylay the un-
protected incoming victims OF the gale
and captured number. So that after
the jaws of the hurricane many
fell into the prisons of France. Pitts
buTg Chr0RicIe- Tele0rdph
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-21

Emma Abbott, the singer, says:
There is only one way to preserve the
voice that ! know of and that is so sim
pie that it should not be forgotten. The
secret is. don't force it. Don't force it
at any time. but especially do not force
it into practice. / know it used TO be
the custom to teach a singer to below
everything, but to below is not to sing,
and / am not an artist because | rush
at everything with all the wind of
blacksmith's forge / used to imagine
that it was necessary to howl in order to
show that / could sing, but / know bet
ter now. And who have taught me 50,
you would ask2 NY answer is only three
other women, but those three are .geunie
Lind, Alboni and Adelina Patti"
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1884-05-21

Perseverance Is the pest school for
manly virtue.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Some unpriucipled dealers, because they
could see few cents more profit, have Deeh
guilty of offering worthless substitutes Tor
the only original and genuine Sulphur SOAP
GLENN's by name. Therefore, the public
should guard against this deception, and al
ways ask for GLENN SULPHUR SOAP, oy s's
FIJI name, and take 40 other,
Read the following evidence from highly
respectable source:
G. N. CRITTENToN, ESQ.
Dear Sir have travelled for three years
for Messrs. Charles Scribner's Sons, publish
ers. New York, and desire to inform you that
have used your incompatible GLENN's SUI
pHUR SOAP exclusively for about four years; !;
also have recommended it to very many per-
sons; my constant experience has been that
it possesses all the medical advantages that
you claim for it. All to whom have re-
commended it say as we'll as myself, that IL
deserves it's established reputation as the
best and most effieacious Sulphur Soap that
can be used for all skin cleansing, as well
as toilet purposes. Some unprincipled drug
gists have endeavored to substitute other
kinds of sulphur soap for Glenn's--saylng
they were '.just as good,a but having my
self tried other kinds, find none SO good OF
so beneficial as the Genuine Sulphur soap
stamped ''GLENN'S," and this L have OBJ
served always bears the name OF ~. N
Crittenton, Proprietor" on the packet.
Yours. c. T. q. DURAND.
Hilrs Hair and Whisker Dye, black or bro'on
fifth cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
DUBLIC SALE.

Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 4ol9
ESTATE OF GILBERT PRUD DHoMME.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish OF Saint
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed tutrix or any duly qualified auctloneer'
at the last residence of deceased, IN Prqa-
homme City, parish of st. Landry, on TUES
DAY, July Goth, 1884, the following des.-
cribed property, belonging to the estate OF
Gilbert Prud' homme, deceased, to-wlt:
|. A certain plantation, togethet with
the buildings and improvements thereon, SIS
uated at Prnd'honme City in the parish OF
St. Landry, La, measuring two hundred ar
pents of land, bounded north by Bayou Nal
let south by public land, east and west by
Ann Young, widow VIM. NJ. Prud homme,
and is the same property acquired by Gliner5
Prudhomme from Ann Young, widow Wm.
| M. Prud'homme. (See act recorded IN Alien.
alton Book Y, page 43, Recorders ethee OF
| this parishl
2. A lot Of creole horses and mares.
g. A lot of horned cattle.
| 4. Two old wagons.
! s. Two branding irons.
| s. One hack, one buggy, one horse.
| 7. One lot of sheep, about twenty head !
about five head of hogs, one double barrel
shotgun. one saddle and bride, one lot OF
1 household and kitchen furniture.
Term-Cash. ,,,,,,,c,
June %, 1884. Tutrix'
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
NO. 40.
JUDICIAL NOTICES
~
DUBLIC SALE,

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1927
ESTATE OF MARcELIrE GU1DRY.
By virtue of an order of the Hon. the Pro-
bate Court in and for the parish of ST. Landry,
there will be sold at public auction, to the last
and highest bidder, by Alcee Dupr6, testas
mentary executor, or duly qualified auctioneer
at the Court House in the town OF Opelousas,
narisb aforesaid, on TUESDAY, the 5th
day of August, 1884, the following described
property, belonging to the estate OF Marce-
lite Guidry, deceased, widow OF Cyprlen Du-
pre-, late of St. Landry, to-wlt:
l. Nine lots OF ground situated IN the town
of Opelousas, La, in Lastrapes' addition to
said town, together with all the buildings
and improvements thereon, being the former
residence of deceased, comprising lots Nos.
46, 60, 81, AS. %, 3d. 76, IS and 50 OF said Las
francs addition to said town; bounded north
by continuation of Grolee street, south by
continuation of North street, west by lots l3
and a. being same lots sold by said deceased
to the Morgan Railroad Company, and east
by coul6e lesson, being same property Ito
gether with said lots l3 and Ia. whlch nave
been sold, as above,l which deceased acquired
of Charles Homere Mouton and wife, Celes-
tine Dupr6, now deceased, by act passed be-
fore Yves D'Avy, Recorder, on 9th November,
1864, and recorded at pages o4S ana DAY Oh
Book of Alienation Records of st. Landry.
| Terms ana conultloHs- III VI w P.A
chase price cash, aud the balance payable in
one two and three years from day OF sale
nurchasers to furnish their notes with security
| in solido to the satisfaction of the Testa-
mentary Executor, said notes to bear eight
per cent yearly interest from date OF sale
until paid. The land to remain specially
mortgaged in favor of the estate, and the
vendors privilege thereon to be retained to
secure the payment of said notes represent
| ing said purchase price as we'll as attorneys
fees at rate of ten per cent in case of suit to
enforce their payment. The purchaser agree
ing, also, to the pact 'de non aliendo."
The above described property will be sold IL
different lots or bodies, after plan and spe
cification which will be submitted on the day
of sale. ALCEE DofhE,
July 5, 1884. Testamentary Executor.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
AN Excellent Exhibition

At the close of the school at the con-
vent, ON Thursday evening, the Goth
inst, conducted under the auspices of
the Sisters Marianites, most interesting
and versatile programme was executed by
the pupils, with an excellence that chal-
lenged the admiration of the entire audi
ance; doing credit to the pupils in
eyincing their studious application to
their books, and doing honor to the
pious and Conscientious teachers by
practically showing their competent
and thorough instruction to the young
minds under their charge. The large
recitation hall was brilliantly lighted
and well provided with seats to accom-
modate the many invited guests of the
occasion. The stage was arranged in
such a manner as to give full scenic
effect to the repertoire so commendably
executed. The young misses and
maidens looked like so many flowers
of nature in their beauty and inno-
cence, and the intonations of their
sweet voicess sounded like the clear
notes of our forest songsters. It was
a pretty picture to look at, happy
scene to contemplate, and study for
the minds Of parents and spectators
! to make them think better of the world,
and to be better themselves.
| The series of dialogues were given
with clearness and precision of utter
ance, which not only manifested care
full elocutionary training, but a compre-
! hension of the spirit and sentiment oi
/ the themes illustrated. The recita-
tions manifested zest and animation
that showed each pupil to be en- rapport
with the labors which were to make up
the pleasant triumphs of the evening
The various songs were rendered in
commendable manner, the choruses
we'll sustained and the piano accom-
paniments and recitals were executed
in an artistic manner. Miss Chairy
ofNew Orleans, deserves especial notice
as pianist, and Miss Fleming for her
exquisite solos in song.
The class in Calisthenics did splendid
ly, and we trust that this important
branch may hereafter be adopted in al
of our schools. The exercises closef
with distribution Of premiums to thu
pupils who were entitled to the "award'
Of merit and honor" in the various
classes, through the Rev. Fathers
Raymond of Opelousas, Bardy OF Por
Barry, and Eby Of Church Point.
We wish this excellent institution
of learning all of the success it SO rich
ly deserves.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
CUBE FOR Plies.

Piles are frequently preceded BY sense
Of weight In the back, loins and lower part
OF the abdomen, causing the patient to sup.
pose he has some affection of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times, symptoms
OF indigestion are present, as fatulency, un.
easiness of the stomach, etc. A moisture,
like perspiration, producing very disa.
greeable itching, after getting warm, is o
common attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the appli-
cation of DR.. Bosanko's Pile Remedy, which
acts directly upon the parts affected, absorb
ing the Tumors, allaying the intense itchI
ing, and efecting permanent cure. Prioal
so cents. Address the DIR. Bosanko MedE
sine Co., Piqua, o. Sold bysazzz.s1/
MP. YOUNG s. co.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
At the Star Grocery.

Crushed Sugar at 12a cents;
Pulverized Sugar at l23 cents;
Clarified Sugar at 10 cents;
Best brown sugar at 81 cents;
Best rice at 81 cents; ~.
Good rice at II cents /;
Best white beans at u cents;
Extra choice -four att cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
CHOICE AND FRESH GOODS
LOWEST LIVING PRICES.

~ AS our prices are SO low as to
leave no margi in for credit sales, W
must positively decline delivering any
goods on any other terms than cash on
the spot. IF we did not adhere to this
rule, we could not afford to sell our
goods at the very low prices we are
offering them at.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
DIR. BOsankO.

This name has become SO familiar with the
Most of people throughout the United States
that it is hardly necessary to state that he is
the originator of the great DR. Bosanke Cough
and Lung Syrup, the peoples favorite remedy,
wherever known, for coughs, colds, consump-
tion and all affections of the throat and lungs.
Price, SO cts. and 81. Sold by M P Young q Co
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
Free Distribution.

What causes the great rush at M P Young
& Co.'S drugstore The free distribution OF
sample bottles of DR.. Bosanko's Cough and
Lung Syrup, the most popular remedy foi
coughs, colds, consumption and bronchitis now
on the market. Regular size 80 cents and $l.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

We understand that the youngest
lanebter Of Mr.. John Milstead met with
aesFious accident a few days ago. 1t
ssarns that the wheel of large wagon
which had been taken off to grease the
axIe, was resting against the fence, and
by some means lost it's balance and fell
apon the child, who was standing near
1h. IL was almost a miracle that she
Was not killed outright.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
TAKEN Up As IN EsTRAY.

DY the undersigned on Elisha Andrus'
eraola s horse. e. roam color, about 10 years, old;
branded on the right thigh--fac-sslmlle: q OF
brand at COURIER office Has Ia been u nelgn, e ~
nuasted to come forward, prove property
nav eharaes aud take him away. y.a>,,
June Id. st GEORGE WASHlNGIOS
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Country merchants are reminded that
they can get their paper bags, wrap
ing paper and twine at N. O. prices at
the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

This is about how the Democrats feel,
and they intend to make a new boom
next month, and they don't care wheth-
Ell school keeps or not. 1t shall be
Tllden, Tilden, Tilden, and no saying
No.-New York Dial, Ind.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Read working is going on now. We
bspe that the road overseers will take
lhs proper interest in their labor and
sIse us well drained, well ditched, well
sraIed thoroughfares. We promise
ihem good puff, if they will do
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Do not throw your life away by neglect,
ing a chronic cough which Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar would cure in few days.
Pixies Toothache Drops cure IN one minute.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

The steamer Key West, which had
sunk some time ago in the Teche near
New Iberia, has been raised and is now
on her way to New Orleans.-St. Mar
tin Observer, June %.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

0pinionin Washington is that the mo-
ment name Of Tilden islmentioned in the
Jaly convention a motion will be made
ii nominate him by acclamation and it
VII be done with wild whirl of en-
llIusiasnl. Then the convention will
sske d recess and wait for the Sage OF
afaystone to accept or decline the high
kaMnr
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Tne congregation of st. Marks Metho-
Episcopal Church of our town will
h--rsad moonlight picnic on Fri
whose Saturday the 1Ith and 18th
marty 9 gobject Of which is to raise
nas ref repair their church. Gates
tlonssT7 D. N. and admission only
and The occasion will no doubt
eTs aeasant and interesting one, and
elsssh them abundant success. We
8Va aaebfed to the committee of ar
aaenents for complimentaries.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Hardware, Tinware, Crockeryware
Glassware, Lamps, Wicks, etc, at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
EnKpTIAN LINIMENT

1tOoD for Headache, Neuralgia, ToOt h-
eT ache. SDasms. letter or Ripgwornl, Sun
Mains. ETC.; also sure cure for disease OF the
foot and fstuIa in horses. Warranted pure,
and guaranteed Price 81 per bottle.
For sale at Posey's Drugstore, 0pelonsas.
For sale by Mrs. f. b. BROWN.
JunA 81 1884. u
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

r.veral valuable town lots belong
e 81 Il the estate of Mrs. Cyprien Dupr6
h ii sold at auction on Tuesday,
rs sasrst 5th. See advertisement.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

III Jno. Stevenson, recently the Re-
..hliean nominee for Governor of
EsSisiana, died in Iberville parish on
T.;aay ssss night from congestion
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

The Asiatic Cholera is spreading at
TeaIon and Marseilles, France. and
ssapy deaths have occurred. A rigid
aaarantine has been established, by
saiacent countries, against the infected
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
OF ADMINISTRATION.
r MoRNHTNyEG. JR., Tailor,

A NNoUNCEs to his friends and the pub
n lie that he is prepared to make clothing
TO order in the latest styles and in q work
manlike manner, cheaper than the cheapest.
nrapared to adjust and repair sewing ma
chimes of all makes at reasonable rates ana
work guaranteed. Shop on Bellevue street -
Joseph Gibbs Old Stand. june .
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
4s.p1orrow Sunday at Ii o'clock A. NJ.
ssd p. NJ, a sermon to the children,
Il Rev. Il. w. Lewis.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

ia advertisement of valuable town
lats q be sold at the succession sale of
Nrs. Cyprien Dupr6, to be made
August S,
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

q The best five-cent cigar, Little Jok-
III. Durham and Virginia Smoking To-
i,acco. at the Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Jackson's Best and other Chewing
Tobaccos, Pipes and Cigarettes at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

aIIan Pinkerton, the head of the
.nass ans Pinkerton Detective Agency,
I ass Tuesday in Chicago.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
July S, 1881.
NOTICE OF TABLEAU.
Probate = Court, Parish Of 81. Landry, No. 1923

Probate Court, Parish Of ST. Landry, NO. 4o2o
ESTATE OF AuGUsTAvE SoILEAU.
Whereas Zachariah t, Young, Of the par
tahlean of said estate, accompanied by
his petition praying for the homologation OF
And whereas, the prayer of said petition,
for the publication of the notice Of ohe same,
has been granted by an order OF court dated
June 80, 1884; a1l
Now. therefore, notice is hereby given to al !
nersons interested to make opposition to sald !
fableau, in writing, at my office in the town Oh
onelousas, within the time required by law
Why said tableau should not be homologaasea a.
and confirmed. JAMES U. CHAehEME,, 5a,es,-
| july S. 1884. oielA
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

The weekly New Orleans States is
aa escelIent eight column, ten page pa
psr which win be sent TO subscribers
far 81 .25 per year with chance in the
aaahal distribution of New Years
giila.
Ne will furnish the weekly States
abd the COURIER for one year for $3, ~.
Any one who wishes two good family
papers, one city and one local, can OBJ
tain them at low figure at this Office.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Mr Frank Simpsons ice cream sa-
bon, opposite the COURIER Office, is
becoming favorite resort Of our young
people these sultry evenings. The
Goothsome and refreshing delicacy
which our young friend SO gracefully
dispenses to his visitors ii rapidly grow
ing Id popular favor so much so, IN
IaGt, that lie is at times unable to sup
ply the demand. Moral : If you want
good ice cream, give Mr.. Simpson
ns1T
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
June %, 1884.
WNUBLIC SALE.

DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Court, Parish of st. Landry, NO. 4olo,
ESTATE OF DAVID SLATER AND WIFE.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of Saint
Landry. there will be sold at public auction,
to the last and highest bidder, by the under
signed administrator or any duly qualified aue,
tioneer, at the last residence of the deceased
on plantation of I'll. l.. Garland near 0pelonsas,
in the parish of st. Landry, on WEDNES-
DAY, the 10th day of July, 1884, the follow
ing described property, belonging, to the
estate of David Slater and wife, deceased
to-wit:
One OK cart.
One cow and calf.
One horse.
One branding iron, one yearling, one lot OF
geese.
Terms-Cash. sY,,e
July S, 1881. Admr.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Opelousas cistern shops, near r R.
depot-all sizes at lowest prices.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

M ST. Landry Medical and surgi-
II Association meets to-day at 10 A
J u 4 lie Court House.
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05
Choice Wines and LIQUORS.

Crockery, Tinware, Nails, ETC., Baking Pow
ders, Pickles, Sauces, Catsups,
Mustard, etc, Soap, Starch, Candles
Blueing, Coal Oil, Fire-Proof Oil.
Lamps, Wicks, Chimneys, Blank Books,
School Books, Biographies Novels,
etc., Wrapping Paper, Paper
Bags, Twine, ETC., etc.
CIGARS, TOBACCO, PIPES, CIGARETTES,
and other Smokers Articles.
In fact, a complete Stock of
cuOrrE AMI FRESH GOODS
The Opelousas courier., 1884-07-05

Chief Justice Edward Bermudez has
gone to Europe to spend the summer.