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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22
A Campaign Secret Given Away.

In the campaign of 1884 the two candie
dates for Governor in "pivotaW Wests
ern State arranged for q series of joint
discussions. Both men we're popular, both
of fine appearance and were so we'll
matched in mental force and as orators
that the contest between them promised to
be magnificent one. For several weeks
the scales balanced evenly.
But one day the brilliant Republican can
didate came up ailing. He seemed over
come and spoke laboredly. The next day
he was even less effective. Later he was
compelled to ask his opponent for post
was granted. Before the campaign ended
he had abandoned the field altogether.
Meantime the Democratic candidate con-
tinued his canvass, seeming to grow
stronger, cheerier and more effective with
each succeeding week. He was elected.
One evening in December while entertain
ing several gentlemen he said:
II will tell you campaign secret
which gave me the election. With the
opening of my campaign began caring
for my liver. I knew that disOrdered or
torpid liver meant dizziness and possible
sickness. / took something every day.
When my opponent began failing knew
his trouble to be his liver and felt like pre-
might beat mel / grew stronger as the
campaign progressed, often making two
speeches day. Even my voice, to my
surprise, did not fail me once. All because
Warmers safe cure kept me in A trim"
Ex-Governor Jacob, of Kentucky, also
made a campaign tour under precisely
similar circumstances and says he kept up
under the exhausting strain by use of the
same means.-R0cheSter Union.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22
Especially to Women,

"Sweet is revenge especially to women"
said the gifted, but naughty, Lord Byron.
such words. But there are complaints that
only women suffer, shat are carrying num-
bers of them down to early graves. There
is hope for those who suffer, no matter how
sorely, or severely, in DR.. R. V. Pierce's
'tFavorite Prescription" Safe in it's ac-
ton it is a blessing, especially to a1onaeas
and to men, too, for when women suffer,
the household is askew.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

The VoLTAIc BELT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
TAIc BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES
on trial for 80 days, to men tyoung or oldl
ity and all kindred troubles. Also for rheu-
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or diseases. Complete restoration to health,
vigor, and manhood guaranteed. No risk in
Cured, as 30 days trial is allowed. Write
them atonce for illustrated pamphlet, free
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22
SORREC.
How This Troublesome Weed May BE
Eradicated.

Eradicated.
Many farmers are troubled by the
growth of sorrel in their fields, which,
when allowed to spread without check,
becomes very difficult, if not impossible.
to eradicate The growth of this weed
is sure sign Of poor or WORKOUT soil.
1t is a common error that the presence
of oxalic acid in sorrel il due to the
''sourness' of the soil A little thought
will show that this idea is fallacious.
The same soil that grows strawberries
will produce rhnbarb,. an own cousin to
sorrel, in profusion; the same tree will
bear a sweet apple and a sour one, and
so on with all farm products. The
chemical constituents of the acid of the
sorrel are in the soil. but are not COM
bined in the acid shape. The same
elements which make one plant or fruit
sweet viii make the sorrei sour. One
of the common remedies recommended
for use in eradicating sorrel is lime, the
idea being to neutraIize the acid sup
posed to exist in the soil by the applica-
ton of alkali TO be sure. the lime may
be of use ia decomposing the vegetable
matter in the soil. and so encourage the
growth of other plants which will tend
to choke out the undesirable weed, but
not in the way supposed. Sorrel
spreads, like some other plants, chiefly
by underground stems with joints, each
one of which will form plant. The
only practical way TO rid a field Of this
weed is by thorough cultivation and FREE ).
quent blowing, together with the growth
of hoed crops for season or two.
Heavy applications of barnyard manure
should be made, and it should be well
worked in. An abundance of food for
the support of other plants is thus fur
rished, and when they are grown, in
conjunction with careful cultivation.
the sorrel will soon.disanpear. Chicago
Times
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22
An Offensive breath

is most distressing, not only to the person
afflicted if he have any pride, but to those
with whom he comes in contact. It is a
delicate matter to speak of, but it has
parted not only friends but lovers. Bad
breath and catarrh are inseparable. DR..
Sage's Catarrh Remedy cures the worst
cases as thousands can testify.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

The French Admiral Of the Isere
says to everybody: Americans are .
people charming, and that New
York. it is one of the towns the most
hospitable that have seen. The only
ennui, he continued, sis that cannot
make longer the pleasure. You see |
am no longer so young as | was, and 50
many fetes following one another so
rapidly are too much for me. j cannot
appreciate itAll II would like to draw
cut every day into one week. ~ /.
Sun.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

Organic weakness or loss OF
power in either sex, however induced,
speedily and permanently cured. Enclose
three letter stamps for book of particulars.
Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, Y. Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

SOME Eastern poetess asks the conup
drum: ''Oh, where does beauty linger?'
Our Office hours are eight to six.-Peck'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

Pixies TooTHACHE DROPS cure in minute, 25c
CLIENTS Sulphur Soap heals and beauties. s5c
GERMAN CORN REMOVER kills Corns Bunions
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

WE suppose they call it s'the silver
moon" because there are four quarters in
it.-B0st0n Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

ALTHOUGH we don't see Judge Lynch he
must be hanging round STANDARDIZATION
ton Transcript.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

WHY did the porcupine? How much did
the armadillo? What was it the rabbit?
Why did the ant eater?-PhtladelphtG
CAL.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

Oil thrown into ponds understanding
water win prevent mosquitoes from
Matching Phitaaeltlhid Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

The reason woman is continually look
ing in the glass is because she wants tt
see herself as others see her.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

ECCENTRIcITY in rich man is lunacy in
poor one. False alarm-ODe that does
not go off at the proper hour. Boston Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

The Frazer Axle Grease is the best In
the world. Sold everywhere. Use it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DIR. Isaac
Thompsons Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22
young Men, Read ThIe,

A DERBY race-Chasing ones stiff hat,
blown of on windy day.-Judge.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22
EDUCATTONAL

VTNION COLLEGE OF LAW, chicago. III. The
" FAN term will begin September %. For circular
address II. BOOTH Chicago, lii.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

COLUMBIA ARHENEUM Columbia, Tenn a
" school for young ladies. Healthy location. Hand
grounds (3 acres) Capacious buildings. well light
ed heated and ventilated Fine Library Apparatus and
Equipments II Teachers Best advantages Music Elo
cuton, Painting, &C. No SectaTianism Sth Annual Ses
sion begins Monday Sept. T. 1886. Prices reasonable.
nEuTtrated Catalogue Free.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

MAEm MONTH. Agents Wanted. go best
A4A selling articles in the world. sample FREE.
%&VO Address JAY BRONSON, DETROIT NICE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-08-22

20 RRETTW Treated and cured without the knife.
Ia MNnkm Book on treatment sent free Address
V4A4S VkAS L. POND. NJ. D., Aurora, Kane CO.sLn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28

Hon. JOHN S. BARBoUR's VIEws.-Rep-
resentative John S. Barbour, of Virginia, was
among the callers at the White House yes
terday. While discussing Virginia politics
with some friends he remarked that he did
not ex pect to be candidate for Governor
of that State, because he would have to
make too great personal sacrifice to ad-
minister the Office properly if elected. He
predicts the election of democratic Gov
ernor to succeed Mr.. Cameron, but was not
prepared to name the probable successful
candidate. He made no attempt to conceal
his aspirations for the Senatorship in place
of Senator Malone, although he was not
very communicative on the subject. He
expressed bis qualification at the recent
postal changes which have been made in
Virginia, and says be will be equally graft
fed if the same policy is pursued in dealing
with the federal officers in his State that
come under the jurisdiction of the Secretary
of the Treasury and the Attorney General.
He SAYS be is one of the democrats who be-
lieve that the administration should be in
the hands of its friends, and should do unto
the republicans asthe republicans have dohe
unto the democrats for more than twenty
years. The republicans turned over to Ma
hone the federal patronage in Virginia, TO
aid him in defeating the democratic party !;
and the present administration cannot be
too prompt in turning over the same patron
age to the democrats, and by that means as
sist to restore the State to the control of the
democratic pnrty.-Hash. Cor. Baltimore
S,yo
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
NEWS OF THE DAY.


About GO 600 children celebrated yester-
day the fifty.sixth anniversary ofthe Brook
Ign Sunday School Union.
Lizzie Stenter shot herself dead On the
street in New York yesterday because her
lover refused to marry her.
A little over one-half Of an average crop
of winter wheat is predicted IN Illinois. Inc
prospect for spring wheat is fair.
Secretary Lamar was seized with chit
Tuesday night, from the effects OF which he
was confined to his house yesterday.
Col. A. Loudon Snowden, superintendent
of the Philadelphia mint, has forwarded his
resignation to President Cleveland, to take
effect June so.
It is proposed to build in Annapolis, in
the lot between the Executive Mansion ana
St. Anne's Church, a memorial arch IN honor
of Reverdy Johnson.
A decree has been published in Paris re-
storing the Pantheon to its early use as
receivable for the remains of famous men,
and Victor Hugo will be buried there on
Monday.
Secretary Bayard is to go to Couin hla,
Mo-, June 1. on the occasion OF the unVeii-
ing of a memorial shaft to Thomas Jefferson,
IN cOUH6ChlUu WILL llo Soai1
ercises of the University of Missouri.
Consul Mackey, who represents the United
States at Rio Grande del Sur, in Brazil, ls
now in prison at that place awaiting trial
on charge of attempting to kill local ed
itor who had attacked him because he would
not subscribe for that individuals paper.
A dispatch from Battleford says that Chief
Poundmaker has surrendered unconditlon-
aly to General Middleton, who reached
Battleford Sunday. Poundmaker and thirty
braves are prisoners, and will be held to
await the action of the government. Ihey
also brought in two hundred and ten stand
| of arms.
The Episcopal Diocese of Quincy, H.,
bepan its session Yesterday. Bishop Burgess
in his address reviewed the trouble with
| Dean Irvine and was very severe in his re-
marks Dean Irvine, through his attorney,
began suit against the Bishop Tor libel,
and also notified the clerk of the convention
that be would hold responsible all papers
publishing that part of the address.
The postmaster at Celina, Ohio, has been
suspended because he had used postal funds
in his private business, had violated postal
regulations and negigently failed todeposit
his balances regularly. The postmaster at
Fort Atkinson, Wiz, bias also been suspend
ed upon evidence ofactive and offensive par
tisapship, rendering his holding the office
annoying and unpleasant to great portion
of the community.
The trial Of James Graham Pearre for an
assault on Mrs f. M. Kirkland, in Balti
more came to an end yesterday. The evil
dence presented by the defense was to the
effect that Pearre was acting under what he
helived to be strong encouragement from
Mrs. Kirkland. After short withdrawal
from the court room the jury returned with
verdict Of guilty of an attempt to commit
felonious assault, the penalty for which is
from two to ten years in the peniten
tiary. An appeal is likely to be taken to a
| higher tribunal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
&Sl93;5 - *
PRESS DISPATCHES.
Laxlessness in Kentucky.

CINCINNATI, o., May 2S.-A fearful state
of affairs is reported from Knox county,
Ky. In March last j G. Jones, q respected
citizen, saved the life of Frank Salyers, who
was threatened by thieving band of despe'
radoes. Subsequently, however, the band
murdered and robbed Salyers, and then tried
to kill Jones, in order to escape punishment.
Jones gathered his friends, and thus two
factions were formed. On May l9 five OF
Jones' friends met six of the other party un-
der bowling hall, and in the encounter
which ensued four men were mortally
wounded The civil authorities caused war
rants to be issued for the arrest of the liv-
ing members of the Jones party, and on
Tuesday three of them were arrested. They
were to have been taken to Knott county
yesterday, but it was feared that collision
of the Jones and Hall factions would occur.
Another account represents the Hall men
as invested in q house by the Jones men,
and unable to get away.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28

THE Book OF COMMON PRAYER.-Bishop
McLaren, in his annual address before the
Episcopal Diocese of Chicago, now in ses-
sion there, spoke of the general convention,
which will meet in Chicago in October of
next year. The subject of absorbing inter-
est would be the proposed revision of the
Book of Common Prayer. The official mott
6cation to the convention comprised thirty
resolutions, covering the alterations and adj
ditions proposed at the convention of 1883
He thought the church should be on its
guard against preeipitancy of action. There
had been an unwise disposition to push the
changes through at high pressure. Variety
in manner was desirable, but the changes
proposed would make great variety in
matter also. within few years." said the
speaker, "snce the discussion of the ques-
ton of revision began. there has dawned
upon us dispensation of license, to-wit: OF
liberty taken with the services in the face
of rubrical law to the contrary, which had
produced almost the very conditions which
it is now designed to Legitimate. That some
modification of our rubrical law is demand.
ed, and that much of the work reported
from the committee is called for, there is no
question but for one shall deplore any
of final action in matter of
such vital Importance"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
TRIAL OF CLUVERIUS.

In the Cuverius uial yesterday VIM. S.
Courtney, of King and Queen county, testi-
fed that be had known The prisoner init
mately for ten years. His reputation was
''first class" The prisoner had asked him
iwitness) to come to Richmond with him on
the 18th of March !; had been in the habit of
seeing the prisoner almost every day never
knew him to wear moustache; never saw
him take drink the prisoner did not have
the reputation of being fond of girls; had
never been on any froiic with him.
Police Justice Richardson testified that in
Miss Madisou's trunk he had found the un-
finished draft of letter similar to that al
legged TO have been written by Miss Laura
Curtis to Lillian. but which Miss Curtis tes-
titled was not written by her.
John B. harrington, of King and Queen
county, testified that he had known the
prisoner about ten years. His reputation
was spotless, and he considered him one Of
he most correct, Straig htforWard and Christ
ian young men he ever knew.
DR.. Jas G. Bland testified that he had
known the prisoner since 1876; was prac
Using physician in the Tunstall family the
prisoner had always borne character above
reproach Witness had never seen him
Win q mOuSlaCuS. W IlIesS Was az luC Stta-
Lion house where the prisoner was first
taken; while there he heard the prisoner
remark to Captain Epps that bis brother
had brought up The piece Of chain Epps had
asked for, and witness thought the piece of
chain was passed to the captain.
Drs w. F. Bland and A. G. Grubbs of King and
Queen county, testified to the good character of
the prisoner. and said they had never seen him
with a moustache. Clagget j. Sawyer said he
knew the prisoner well he bore as good repu-
tation rs any young man he knew; never saw him
with sprig OF beard on his face; never knew of
The prisoner dissipating.
J. T. Bland, of King and Queen county knew
Hcrmsn Joel. He had goods at witness
store for sale-watches, jewery, &C.: never saw
The prisoner give Joel any article Of jewelry to
mend the prisoners reputation was always good;
never saw the prisoner wear moustache, NOR any
other hair OH his face.
DR.. II. Ii. Harris, professor at Richmond Col
lcgc, testified that the prisoner had been at that
institution two sessions, from $50 TO 1882. His
general reputation was very good, and he had
clear record.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
Murdered BY Indians.

TUCSON, Ariz., May 28.-A special to the
Star from Demiug, says: The Indians have
scattered in small bands in different parts Of
southern New Mexico, mostly in the yicini.
ty of the Black Mountains More than
thirty citizens are reported to have been
killed. Many of the bodies were mangled
beyond recognition. Last evening Indians
were reported in the vicinity of Cook IS Peak,
Is miles northwest of Deming. The great
est excitement prevails in the settlements
along the ella river. No indians have been
killed or captured since the outbreak. Gen.
Crook is on his way here TO relieve Gen.
Bradley. He is expected to arrive Saturday
morning. Miners and rsnchmen are COM
ing in from all directions Much dissatis-
faction is expressed concerning the action
Of the troops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
VIRGINIA NEWS.

Mrs. Elizabeth L. Henderson, widow of
the late Robert Henderson, died suddenly
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. VIM.
Beverley, near Uppervile, in Fauquier
county, on Tuesday morning last, in the 62d
year of her age.
Z. w. Couch, City Treasurer of Peters
burg, died yesterday after long illness.
He was prominent republican, and was at
one time member of the City Council.
His term as City Treasurer would have ex-
pired on the first of next July, and an cleo
ton was held 10 day to flI the office.
On Tuesday night while party of young
people were returning home from farm
house several miles from Onancock, Acco-
mac county, where they had spent the holt
days, William Ray field and John Young,
aged nineteen and twenty three respective
ly, got into a quarrel about some triting
matter bayfield, drew his pistol, but Young
made him put it back in his pocket. Young
then started off, when Rayfeld seized a
fence rail and dealt him deadly blow on
the head, fracturing the skull and inficting
injuries from which the wounded man died
next morning. The murderer was arrested
and lodged in Accomac Jail. He wept pro-
fusely when arrested, and declared that he
did not intend to kill Young, who was his
friend and neighbor.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28

THE ADMINISTRATION, ut least as regards
the distribution of federal patronage in Vir.
giuia, should, in order to correct the abuses
Of Mahoneis,n in this State, adopt policy
toward the Mahoneites similar to that pur-
sued toward the democrats by General Ma
hone when he was in power. IL should
abandon the ill advised policy OF removing
officers on charges, and remove them simply
and solely because they are Malone
ties, men who subjected themselves to Gen.
eral Mahone's "maligu Influence" aud who
adapted his methods" All that was
necessary to make General Malone remove
a federal official was to know that he was a
democrat, and all the qualification he re-
quired of al applicant fer the vacancy was
that he should be Mahoneite. The ad-
ministration has the constitutional power to
remove and appoint federal officers without
charges, and it should not hesitate to exer-
else that power
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28

IT Is STATED thai Secretary Lamar Will
accompany the President to New York TO-
morrow to take part in the ceremonies incl
dent to the decoration of the graves OF
Union soldiers there. 1t is perfectly right
that the President should 60, and no body
will object TO his being accompanied by Mr..
Lamar, but for all that the fact that the lat
ter does go will suggest ideas to Northern as
well as Southern people by no means COM
ELEMENTARY to him Neither Secretary Man
ming, Whitney. Eudcott, nor any other
Northern member Of the Cabinet would 60
to Richmond to strew flowers upon the
graves Of Confederates, uor would any body
expect them 10 do so, or think any less OF
them for not doing so, and why Mr.. Lamar
should deem it advisable for him to go to
New York to decorate the graves of Union
soldiers he alone can tell. IL is right and
proper to forgive and forget cur enemies
but when people 90 out of their way to ex'
press love for those who were their enemies
when alive, other people are apt to think
their expressions are not entirely disinter.
ested
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
Paris Communists,

PARIS, May 2S.-The communists are
preparing to make another demonstration
this afternoon, when speeches by some Of
their prominent speakers will be made. The
government thinks it necessary to take
special precautions against q communist
outbreak at Victor Hugo's funeral next
Monday. Sarah Bernhardt has asked per-
mission for herself and company to join in
the funeral procession. The government
has ordered the priests to quit the Pantheon
within As hours. Many of the newspapers
denounce this order with indignation.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
Dangerous Convict.

JOLIET, H., May 2S.-Ling All Dive, the
Chinese convict sentenced for life from Chi
cago in 1883 for assassinating fellow celes
tial has been declared insane. The prison
physician has ordered him to be transferred
to the Kankakee insane asylum, much to
the relief of Ling All Dives fellow convicts,
who stood in great dread Of the treacherous
heather. He has made several attempts
during the past year to kill other convicts,
stabbing one through the back and nearly
chopping the. head off another with a
hatchet
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1885-05-28
The Emperor Williams Indis position.

BERLIN, May 2S.-Emperor William is
somewhat worse this morning. Theintestinal
trouble became more serious yesterday after
noon and the Emperor passed a restless
night. The imperial family was summoned
from Potsdam.
The official bulletin issued this afternoon
announces that since the last bulletin EN-
peror William has obtained several hours
much needed repose and that his condition
is greatly improved.