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Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD
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A number Of correspondents have re-
ported thar their eve lambs kept over
from last spring are badly infected with
lambs, and consequently their hocks are
thin and sickly, although well fed and
cared for. Ii is safe 70 surmise that
these complaints are in large measure
due to neglect on the part Of the fSck
masters to dip their sheep and lambs last
season.
Dipping sheep, Il must be admitted, is
Q troublesome performance, but il IS also
the surest means Of keeping q flock free
from the toFmenting pests known as
ticks, and ought therefore 60 be prac-
ticed at least once each season. The
draft upon the vitality Of lambs infested
with ticks is very great, and, in many
instances, sufficient to entirely arrest
their growth. The usual remedy is to
dip both sheep and lambs as soon as the
sheep are shorn, and again in August or
September, In a decoction of fobacco
mixed with sulphur. Coarse plug tohac-
CO or tobacco stems are equally effective
and much cheaper than better grade to-
bacco. These should be stepped in water
at boiling heat, but not boiling. at the
rate Of about four pounds to twenty gal
Ions OF water. In this amount of solu-
ton one pound of flowers Of sulphur may
be stirred, after which tho whole is
brought to temperature of 100 degrees
and kept so during the dipping process
by the addition, now and then, of fresh
hot liquid. During the dipping the mix
ture must be kept well stirred.
In payment for the labor and expense
attending the dipping of sheep, the shep-
herd has the comforting assurance that
his flock are not only free from the an
moving prosecutions of ticks and other
parasites, but will thrive and give better
yields, both of flesh and wool, than If
the precautionary dips had been neg
lected.
When flock is infested with ticks and
it is not practicable to resort to the Dip
ping process, other measures are resorted
to. The smoke Of tobacco is one Of the
agents for destroying ticks, but requires
the use Of a fumigator to render it pleas
ant and safe. Even with this instrument
the work is best done in the open air to
prevent the sickening of the operator
and danger of firing the buildings. After
fumigating an infected animal with to-
bacco smoke it should be blanketed for
while after the operation to retain the
fumes, and the process must be repeated
in week or ten days. Several CORE
spondents have reported success with
pyrethrum, or Persian insect powder, APP
piled through a little bellows all over
the body of the sheep and lambs. OF
course after the wool is Of great length
on the animals it is difficult to reach the
parasites with any application. hence the
wisdom Of dipping sheep and lambs at
the proper time. -NesO York World.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21
Chinese Temple Decorations.

Neither in China nor Japan need you
look for beauty Of architecture ID the
sense generally implied BY that term
Their temples are. one and all, OF the
same type, which is simply that of the
one.storied Indian bungalow, with its
veranda and heavy roof; nevertheless
some of the larger temples have 8 certain
solemnity and q wealth Of rich color. IN
the Honam temple the interest centors il
three colossal gilt figures which represent
the three Buddhas, on either side 81
whom are ranged a number of statues.
All the minor adjuncts Of lanterns,
draperies and temple furnishings are
handsome and harmonious.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21

Those who have resources - Them
selves. Who can dare s. I've alone
want friends he least. bat s the
same time best know how q prize
Ihen he most
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21

Court plaster On ladies' faces il public
places is becoming fashionable II the
East. II The West the girls nse the old
style 81 court plaster, which consists 81
5 mustache mixed with i loud noise.
piftsbano CAFonirlA
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21
Cooking VS.. Grinding Food FOR Farm
HOrscm

A young farmer asks whether, in view
Of the supposed danger of finely ground
meal packing in the horses stomach, in
the form of plastic dough, So as to pre-
vent the free circulation of the gastric
juice, and thus produce indigestion and
collie, it would not be better to boil the
grain, causing the starch grains to swell
and burst, rendering the grain soft and
spongy, SO it viii not pack together in
such solid form as to prevent the opera
ton of the digesting fluid, as in the case
OF ground grain.
This point is. no doubt, we'll taken, If
the ground grain is to be fed unmixed
with cut hay or other coarse fodder.
When the grain 10 thoroughly boiled it is
certainly in more digcstible condition
than when groand even very tinc for the
starch gganules require heat TO burst
them after grinding, and the heat Of the
animal stomach is NOT supposed to be
great enough TO completely do this, so
that by boiling grain it is believed to be
made digestible in larger proportion than
by any kind of grinding
The kernels still mainta' their form
after boiling, and thus leave spaces
enough for the circulation of the gastric
fluid; but whole grain requires good
deal Of boiling to render il soft, and very
few are willing to give sufficient atten-
ton 10 It.
There is one point ID favor Of cooking
whole grain over cooking meal in ket-
ties. The meal requires stirring to pre-
the kettle, while the grain does not, as
the kernels cannot adhere so closely as TO
prevent the water from saturating the
whole mass Of the grain. We have
known several tests in cooking grain for
horses that were doing her work in lum-
bering, and the reports were all favor
able. One who was using six teams
boiled oats aud corn two bushels Of Cats
to one Of corn, and estimated that the
boiled grain was forty per cent. more eff
fectIve than whole grain unDoiled, and
he thought twenty per cent. more nutri-
tious Than ground grain, unless the
ground grain was mixed with moistened
cut hay, and allowed 10 lse in mass until
i warmed up under incipient fermenta-
ton, and even then he thought the boiled
grain the best.
There is smother point To be consid-
cred IN favor Of boiled grain, and that is
It's emollient and healthful effect upon
the stomach. After cooking, whole
grain becomes slightly laxative, and, ii
fed warm, II will have q very beneficial
effect upon cold. We have known
horses 70 be speedily cured Of sudden
cold BY boiled oats. fed warm. It's efIeci
Is quite similar to warm bran mash.
Even boiled grain IS better fed with If
own bulk 81 cut hay. This renders the
masticated food more porous and spongy
~ the stomach and likely "a insure more
| perfect digestion.
The question ns to che economy 81
1 cooking whole grain fUf horses where
MANY keanas afe used f some distance
11Gn mills fos ding s. worth eonsid.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21

An Arab paper contains an Interesting
description Of the organization of tho
Mahdi's forces, according TO which the
tactical unit Of his army IS the broth
erho0d, consisting Of Ten men. who are
originally under tic orders of their SEN
Tor il age. Any soldier, however. who
especially distinguishes himself may Be
promoted to the leadership. Ten 81
these brotherh0od form company. 1t
the head Of which j. q ferik, and ten
companies form regiment. which is
commanded by an emik and bis lieuken-
ants. livery company has its Linen o4.
which Invariahl IF bears ihe crossed swords
shaf form he milifar 1 ~ he
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-04-21

Can desert be rendered fertile and
fruitful by putting portion of it under
water9 On the supposition that such a
desirable result is attainable, the French
are about I'd carry out the long-talked of
scheme of flooding that portion of the
Sahara which is below the sea level, by
means of canal which will admit the
waters of the Mediterranean to the de-
pressed basins Of the great African des-
ert. which are Immediately south Of the
French possessions Of Tunis and Algeria.
BY this means it is expected TO overflow
about 1000 square miles Of sandy and
waste territory, and create an inland sea
very nearly as large as our own Lake
Erie. The evaporation of water in the
vicinity of q desert does not. itself, help
the land, except to make its winds when
of the water less parching than they
would be If the water were not there.
There must be mountains or cross cur
rents of air Of lower temperature to cool
the saturated atmosphere. and compel it
to release some portion Of Its water, else
the thirsty earth will feel the moisture
laden wind pass over It without receiv-
ing from it single drop. The proposed
Sahara lake cannot fail TO greatly IN
crease the rainfall of Northern Africa,
where the Atlas mountain acts as q great
condenser Of moisture. Perhaps BY this
means the fertile belt which borders the
Mediterranean will be considerably wild
ened, and France be repaid thereby for
its gift Of water to the desert. At any
rate, the project IS 8 most interesting
one. and we hope the French people viii
push it through. and prove BY actual
experiment whether or not it IS possible
to reclaim and render habitable any con-
siderable portion Of the great Sahara
Desert.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
A Mammoth show.

The Big Show brings with it this year
900 all-star artists, the honored legion
of two hemispheres, He'd BY the renown-
ed James Robinson, the Shero-horseman
Of the universe, an artist without an
equal, a rider without a peer, the leader
and pride of hiE profession. Among the
other honored names we find Miss En-
mia Lake, the greatest of naenage riders
and empress of the side saddle, q lady
whose name is ever sounded with honor;
Mr.. Robert Stickney, the Apollo Belvi-
dere Of the arena, and Mr.. James Stow,
tile premier equestrian and greatest four
aud eight horse rider on earth; Master
Frank Macart, the wonder of the slack
wire, and greatest equilibrist ever seen
and fully 200 equally brilliant stars;
The menagerie is the largest and most
all-including one ever organized, con-
tanning specimens of all kinds of four
footed beasts known to zoology, and
presenting the only two-horned giant
Samaritan rhinocerons ever beheld in
captivity. The only living pair of coal
black African tigers ever captured are
also q prominent feature of the great
menagerie, as we'll as huge hippopota-
mus and other all-alone features.
The Barrett Confederation OF great
railroad shows presents many new fea-
lures this year that are innovations 10
the show business. VIII exhibit at Opel
ousas Wednesday, November Ii, 1859.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
PARTITION SALE.
District Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1925
ISAAC HARRISON VS.. WILLIS STEVENS Ell Al.

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District 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 or a duly qualified auetioneer, on the
premises hereinafter described near Opelou-
sas in the parish of st. Landry, on WEDNES-
DA 7, December ID, 1885, the following de-
scribed property, towit:
l. A certain piece of land, situated about
three and a half miles northwest of the town
of Opelousas, containing fifty acres, bounded
on one side by the property lately belonging
to widow Jean Bite. Roy, now to Henry Co
meau, south by property formerly belonging
to j. B. a. Fortenot, now to Celestin Tous-
saint, Peter Graham, Aleek Poydras ct ais,
east by property of Julia L. Garland, wife of
Fl. T.. Garland, and Virginie S. Blanc, south
by property of Vincent Boagni.
2. One mare, two colts, one filly, one mare
and colt, one horse, one mule, three cows and
calves, d lot of horned cattle, one buggy, one
wagon, farming implements, household furni-
ture, &c,
Terms and Conditions.-The movable prop.
erty to be sold for cash, and the immevable
| property ON a credit of one and two years
| from the day of sale. The property to remain
! in hands of purchaser, till entire payment oi
price and interest, and to remain specially
mortgaged till such payment and the pur-
chaser, in case of ncn-payment, is to pay ter
per cent. for attorneys fees, besides interest t
which will run at eight per cent, after ma
! turity. LAURENT DUPRE,
Oct. 81, 1885. Auctioneer.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
NO. s..
JUDICIAL NOTICES.
DARTITION SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. Landry No. l40oS
A. Il. LACY EFT AIS VS. Wv IA S. SMITH Er AIS

By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
District 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 or duly qualified anctioneer, at the
Court House III the town of Opelousas, parish
of St. Landry, on WEDNESDA 2, December
I'd, 1885, the following described property,
to-wit:
West half section, north half and south
west quarter of north east quarter of section
twenty, and north half of south half of north
eight south of Range three east, in the South
Western land district, containing five hun
dred and twenty and 27Il00 acres.
Also the northwest quarter of south east
quarter of section twenty, lot three of section
nineteen, and northwest quarter of north
west quarter of section twenty-nine in Town
ship eight south of Range three east, in the
Southwestern land district, containing one
hundred and two and 4Il00 acres.
Terms anfi Conditions.-One third cash and
the balance in two equal and annual Install
ments from the day of sale. Purchasers for
credit portion to furnish their promissory
notes. with good personal sureties in solido,
payable to their own order and endorsed by
them in blank. The notes to bear eight per
cent. annual interest from date. A special
mortgage and vendors privilege to be retain.
ed OH the lands until full payment of the price
thereof and the interest which may accrue
In case Of suit to collect any of the notes, pur'
chasers obligating themselves to pay attor
ney's fees, fixed at ten per cent, to be secured
by aforesaid privilege and mortgage. Fur
chasers not to sell or dispose of the lands to
the detriment of the mortgage and privilege
retained thereon.
GILBERT L. DUPRE,
Oct. 81, 1885 Auctioneer.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
JUDGMENT JUDGMENT.
District Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. i4012
0etayia H.. Moore, Wife, VS.. John s.. Hazel.
wood, Husband.

VSERsIa sss HsuUEC5 WaiS5 VS. SOHb Se UdGCs"
wood, Husband.
This case being regularly tried after an
swer filed by defendant, and on the trial of
said suit, plaintiff herein leaving established
by competent proof to the satisfaction of the
Court the correctness of the allegations in her
petition. 1t is for these reasons, and because
the law and tie evidence is in her favor, and
against her husband, defendant herein, here
by ordered, adjudged and decreed, that she
have, and recover against defendant judg
ment in the sum of -Four Hundred and Sixty
Eight Dollars, with legal interest from judi
eial demand 1t is further ordered, adjudged
and deereed, that plaintiff herein be sdecreed
the owner of the following described proper
| ty, viz:
One american horse, Bob" one creole
horse, tSelam," one creole horse, "Charley,"
one american mare "Jewell," one creole mare
| "Gesell," cne l year old colt, one mule colt,
two cows and calves, six heifers, three beeves,
| three COWS, one wagon, one hack, one sulky
/ plow. four plows and tive harrows. It is fur
ther ordered, adjudged and decreed that she
| have the exclusive control aud management
| of said property free and apart from her said
| husband. That the community of acquets
| and gains heretofore existing between them
| be dissolved-and that defendant pay costs
| of this suit.
! Done read and signed in open Court, at
| Opelousas, La, this Gath day of October, 1885.
G.. w. HUDSPETH,
/ Judge 18th Judicial District of La.
A true copy: B. #. MEGIsLEY,
Dy.Clerk 18th Judicial Districtof La.
Oct 81, 1885.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
JUDGMENT. JUDGMENT
District Court, Partsbof 81. Landry, No. 1915
Armyde vooFhies, Wife, VS.. Thomas S.
Isaacks, Husband.
JUDGMENT

In this cause, upon trial of the same, the
plaintiff having fully proven the allegations
of her petition, and the law, and evidence
being in her favor and against the defendant,
and she having been duly authorized 10 in.
stitute this suit and to prosecute same to final
Judgment. 1t is therefore ordered, adjudged
and decreed that there be Judgment in favor
of plaintiff dissolving the community of ac-
quets and gains existing between her and her
said husband.
That she be separated in property from her
said husband.
1t is further deereed that she do have the
exclusive management and control of any and
all property which she may heretofore ac-
quire, or which she may now separately own;
1t is further ordered that defendant pay all
costs of this suit.
Done. read and signed in open Court, this
24th day of October, 1885 -
G. w. HUDSPETH,
Judge 18th Judicial District OF La.
| 4 true eopv: B. f. MEGINLEY,
D'y-Clerk 18th Judicial District OF La.
Oct 81, 1885.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
An Old Citizen speaks.

Mr.. ]. M. Norris, an old risident of
Rome, Ca, says. that he had been
badly troubled with Kidney Complaint
for great many years and with Ecze-
ma for three years; at times could
scarcely walk and had tried many
remedies WITHOUT benefit, until he be.
gan taking Electric Bitters and anolnt-
ing his hands and feet with Bncklen's
Arnica Salve. Thistreatment afforded
him great relief and he strongly recon
mends Electric Bitters to all who suf-
fer with Kidney Complaints, or need a
Blood Purifier. Sold BY NJ. P Young
& Co.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

the Appended circular lHtGef iiom tuS
Louisiana Educat tional society, which
explains itself. The subject matter
therein set forth is of vital interest to
every one who has the welfare of the
State at heart:
OFFICE La, EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY,
TULANE UNIVERSITY BUILDING,
New OrIeaus, Oct 19, 1855.
Mr.. ED1ToR--This Society, in the
promotion of the purpose of its creation,
has been endeavoring to organize auxi-
liary societies, reading clubs, literary
and library associations in order to Gre
ate and foster sentiment in favor of
public education throughout the State.
1t also, at the last session of the Legis-
lature, presented several laws providing
for the better education of the school
aged children of the State, and for OBJ
tanning means for increasing the educa
tional resources of each parish.
These measures were only partially
successful. 1t has therefore been deem
ed wise to push the work with renewed
zeal next winter and spring.
Indulging the hope that complete sue
cess will crown the efforts of all good
citizens interested in this laudable cause,
this Society has engaged the Rev. A. D.
Mayo, of Boston, Mass, to lecture
throughout the State during the months
of February and March next, on the
subject of Public Education This dis
tinguished educator, SO we'll known
throughout the Sand, having for years
taken the deepest interest in our South
ern education, is fully worthy of your
confidence and support. He is person,
ally and favorably known to most O.
the members of this Society. as we'll al
TO many in this city.
! In this effort we naturally seek the
cooperation of the press, and trust yor
will aid in this good work by publish.
ing editorials on this subject and doing
all you can to arouse lasting Interest
in this matter
Requesting your earnest attention tt
this subject, and soliciting an early re-
ply, am Very respectfully,
/. L. LEUcHT,
Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
FOR SALE.

EUyHE yalade property, opposite the Catho-
4 lie Church, 0pelousas, consisting Of two
lots, an excellent dwelling, kitchen, carriage
house, barn, stable, gardens and orchard-all
in perfect order. Also, a tract Of weod LAND
in Plaisance. Will be sold cheap and on easy
terms Apply to CIV DURQY,
Oct. 3-3ml Agent Valade heirs.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
N1oT1cE OF ADMINISTRATION.

Probate Court, Parish of ST. Landry, No. 1856
ESTATE OF JEAN DoUcET.
Whereas, Homer Barousse of the parish
of St. Landry, has applied by his petition to
be appointed administrator of the estate of
Jean Doucet, deceased, late of the parish of
st. Landry.
Therefore, any person intending to make OPP
position to said appointment will file the same
In writing, in my office, in the town of Opelou
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
JAMES O. CHACHERE,
Oct. 81, 1885. Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

a note dated Bayon Cliicot, Oct
25th, informs us that it was Il white
man, Mr.. James Martin, who got his
hand badly cut in Capt. Haas' gin, near
that place, last week not cOlored
man, as we stated in our last issue.
We are pleased to learn that Mr.. Martin
ID fast recovering.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
OPELOUsAs LUMBER YARD
WENTWORTH & CO., Proprietors.

WHIIWUKTH O CO, FFUpTIetoFs'
A LII kinds of Cypress Lumber, Shiugie
n Dressed Flooring, Ceiling, Sash, Doors
Blinds and Mouldings. A good lot of cistern
lumber - Bills Of lumber sawed to order
on short notice. Lumber at $H and Sl4
per thousand. ldeei0*
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

A score or two of pecan trees, well
fertilized, iii order to improve the size
and flavor Of their fruit, constitute
better property for ones children than
a life insurance pelicy, and afford surer
revenue than stocks and bonds. The
Pointe Coupee Banner says
The crop of pecans ID this neighbor-
hood is very fine, and we presume
there will be from one thousand OF
twelve hundred barrels shipped from
this section. We notice that new Loai-
siana pecans are selling for ten and
twenty five cents per pound. If a lit
tie more attention were paid to the
pecan growth here. in many instances
It would prove more valuable than cot
ton and cane.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
NOTICE.
NOTICE.

FEsHE next regular meeting of the Central
il st. Landry Protective livestock Associ-
alton will be held at Opelousas. on
the Ist Saturday of Nov, being the
7th day of that month. The meeting will be
called to order at 10 o'clock a. IN.
A fine OF one dollar will be imposed for
non attendance.
Oct "a, 1885, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

Capt. j.. r. Smith, of Bellevue, has
left at our Office q mammoth ounce,
aurpassing in size and weight anything
of the kind we have ever seen. It
weighs 30a ounces and measured 10
inches in NcircumfereDce He also ex-
hibited to us d fine Japanese persim-
mon, not yet ripe, which weighed IL
ounces. Who can beat these
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

Cotton is coming in at q pretty lively
rate now. No improvement in prices
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31
Printing Office For Sale.

A COMPLETE outfit for printing seven
n column newspaper. Press. Type, Cases,
Stands, Etc, all in good order, being the ma
terial used for the publication Of the Wash,
ington Enterprise and Ne,cs. VIII be sold
cheap. Apply at this office.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

Several hunters will start for the
pheasant grounds on next Sunday-to-
morrow. Take well trained dogs along
with YOU, gentlemen.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

H.. L.. No. 10, F.. A.. M !.
A REGULAR communication of this Lodge
n will be held on the Wednesday before
the full moon in each month, at O'clock P.
NJ. All transient brothers in good standing
are invited to attend
By order of j. nj. WHITE, w. NJ.
w. NJ. PRICE, Secretary. oc24-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

At the Star Grocery Ne,us Stand
Harper's Weekly, Harper's Monthly
Texas Siftings, Puck
Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper;
Popular Monthly, Sunday Magazine
Chatterbox, Seaside Library
Waverly Library, ETC., etc.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

Water is getting low in the ponds
from the prolonged dry spell. Some
wells are said to be failing of water al
ready. What would it be with a month
more of dry weather Z
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

Gin accidents appear to be epidemic
Id orr parish this fall. We learn that
d colored man, living on the Teche,
had his arm badly mangled by gin saws
few days ago, while attempting to
nnclog the same while in motion.
There certainly must be good deal OF
cagelessness mixed up in these acct
dents. This is about the sixth case re-
ported in the last six weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-10-31

Preaching at the Presbyterian Church
to-norrow Sunday at IL o'clock a. m
and z D. M, by the Pastor.