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The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09
Proceedings Of the Police Jury.
OPELoUsAs, April l3th, 1855.

OPELoUsAs. April 18th, 1885.
The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present:
Messrs. Albert Guidry, president, A. Perro-
din, s. w. w. Taylor, E. Dubuisson, s. Haas,
Louis Young, 4. G. Chacher6, D. 7. Saizan and
B. T.. Clark.
The reading of the minutes of the last meet
ing was dispensed with.
A petition from tile residents of Coul6e Cro-
che was read, asking that the public road ut
Joseph G. Bourque's be changed 80 as to run
between bis land and that of Joseph Bloch.
Granted, provided the change is made in ac-
cordance with section Of Road Ordinance.
A petition from the residents of Vile Plate
was read, asking that Oneal Tate be author.
lied 60 change that part of the Bayou Bout
aud YilIe Plate road which runs across his
land, SO as to run between his land and the
lands of Mrs. Pierre Vidrine and those of
Philip Laheur Granted, the change to be
made according to sec. 9 of Road Ordinance.
a petition from the residents of Mermentan
was read, asking that the road overseer. on
the road from Mcntonis Point to the Mermen-
tan depot be instructed to remove imme-
dIateIy, or cause Co be removed, all obstruc-
tions on said road, when on motion it was re-
solved that the rOad Overseer on the public
road from Mouton's Point to Mermeneau de-
not be and is hereby instructed to have all
distractions on said road removed imme.
diately, as the law directs.
a petition from Jesse Young was read, ask
ing chat he be authorized to change the pub
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District Court, Parish of st. Landry, No. 1919
Mary Raneity VS.. Donat Puchau,

rShSity sSs 1SHSH'
In this case, the plaintiff was authorized to
institute and prosecute this suit by minutes
of Court on the 18th April 1885, the case hav-
ing been regularly put at issue was taken
upland tried, the law and the evidence being
in favor of the plaintiff and against the defsn-
dant.
1t is therefore ordered, adjudged that Mary
Agnelly wife do have Judgment against
Donat Pueheu husband, that the community
of acquets aud gains heretofore existing be-
tween them be and it is dissolved and said
wife is authorized to resume the management
and control of her said property. That she
have Judgment against her said husband for
the restitution of her property fully describ-
ed in her petition, and that the defendants 10
ordered to return said property ito plaintiff,
and in the event of net returning said pro.
perty, then it Is ordered that plaintiff have
judgment against defendant for one hundred
do liars, and that the defendant pay coats.
Done, read and signed in open Court this
18th April, 1885.
g. w. HUDSPETR,
Judge 18th Judicial District Of Ls.
A true copy: B. +. MEGINLEY,
D,y-Clerk 18th Judicial District Of La.
May 9, 1885.
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SCHOOL NOTICE.

OFFICE BOARD PUBLIC SCHOOL DIRECTORS,
OPELoUsAs, st. Landry Parish, La.
a LII public schools, that were opened for
- three months during the spring term of
1885. are hereby authorized to continue two
additional months. May and june
Teachers will remain in charge of their
same schools, aud receive the same salary per
month. C. C. SWAYZE,
April p, 1885. Sec. & Supt.
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GEORGE TX. BRADFORD,
Surveyor, and Attorney in Land Cases

Lands Bought and Sold on Commission
Ray,se, ST. Landry Parrish, Louisiana.
A correspondent of Drummond g. Brad
IA ford. attys. &counselors-at-law, of Wash
ington, D. G.. will practice with them before
all land offices in Louisiana, and before all de-
partments, bureaus and commissions, in
Washington. ny9. 6m
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JUDICIAL NoTTcHs
VOO4~43aA 1NVI1VBS
DUBLIC SALE.
District Court, Parish of 81. LANDRY No. lSS9e
In Matter of Oliver n. Gentry & Co. VS.. Their
Creditors.

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 syndic or any duly qualified auetione6r,
at the Oakland Saw Mill, near Washington,
in the parish of st. Landry, on WEDNES-
d Y, May Goth, 1885, the following dss-
cribed property, belonging to the insolvent
estate Of Oliver II. Gentry & Co., to-wit:
PSI, 900 feet of cypress lumber, more or less,
on the yard at Oakland Saw Mill and on the
Donate Lot in the town of Washington, La.
l55 cypress trees and 279 pine sticks adost
near mill; $50 cypress trees, moro OF less,
sunk near mill; las trees, more or less, 10
Cross bayou, Pointe Coupe; 20 cypress trees,
more or less, near and above Little Devil bar
and in the various cross streams so cords ey-
press wood, more or less, in yard at saw-miIl
old skifs, l pirogue, 2 raising boats.
wheelbarrow, one go-cart, one ofice stove
Terms and Conditions.-On q credit Of
twelve months, purchasers furnishing bond
and security according to law and paying oil
costs and charges in cash.
J. M. LALANNE,
May 55 Syndie.
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The Morgon road will give special
Exposition and Drill Excursion to New
Orleans, train leaving here next Monday
morning at 7:21 o'clock, and returning
Saturday the 10th. Fare $3.50 for the
ronnd trip.
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A Teachers Institute will be held
here, at Perrodin Hall, commencing
Monday, May 18th, and continuing five
dave. The notice Of our Parish Super
intendent, &C. Swayze, Esq, giving
details, will be found in another column,
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on the Washington road to the Opelousas ano
Vile Plate road via Poiret's bridge.
9Th Ward.-Stephen Deville, from S. Haas
store to Bell Cheney road.
5th Ward. Ernest Morrow, from Buffers
place to parish line via Railroad
9TH Ward.-Emile Vidrine, from Vile Plate
road to Plaisance via Guillory bridge.
9Th Ward.-Simon Bite. Manuel, jr., from
Chataiguier Point to Opelousas and Anse
Bourbeux road via Catholic church.
9th Ward.-R. r. Lyons, from r. r. Lyons
place to Jean Castillo bridge.
8th Ward.-Stephen Marte, from Sam
Thomas to Paul Ledoux
The following committees were appointed i'll
accordance with resolution passed yesterday
relative to the money collected for the pur'
pose of repairing and building school houses
in the Parish, viz:
1st Ward.--(To be appointed.)
2nd-Messrs Adolph Guidry, Alfred Pavie
aud Dr. w W. LESLEY.
3rd Ward.--(To be appolnted)
5th Ward.-Ozeme Fontenot Dan Sandefer
and Gilbert Baillio.
9Th Ward Frank Wharton, G. w Spears
and Eli Clark.
7th Ward.-(To be appointed)
9Th Ward.-M. S. Wilkins, J. W. Young
and Etienne Stagg
9th Ward.-Dr. R. R. Lyous, W. w. Duson
and Savinien Cart.
Tax Collectors Yearly Statement,
For LICENCES FOR THE YEAR 1884, viz:
Amt of blank licences receiv-
n, ed from the Clerk of the -.
Police Jury. $4323 oo
Gross amt licences collected $2465 %
* blank licences re-
I ~fyrrned 1860 90
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FOR SALE.

COZ ACRES OF LAND, situated near
OUe Judge Arthur Simon's, in Bellevue,
about four miles from Opelousas. For further
information, apply to August Perrodin, Opel
ousas, La. (may 9-3m
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

Mr.. Leon Vuillerot,- "a irst-class work
man, having purchased the 0pelousas
Tin Shop, is prepared to do all work in
his line with promptness and at moder-
ate rates. See advertisement in anoth-
or column.
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DUBLIC SALE.
Probate Coasrs, Parish of 81. Land,y, No. 1888

Estate OF MARY FIELDS.
By virtue of an order of the Honorable the
Probate Court in aud for the Parish of st.
Landry, there will be sold at public auction,
to the last aud hig hest bidder, by the under
signed administrators. or by any duly quail
ded auctioneer, at the last residence of the de-
ceased, near Big Cane village. parish of St,
Landry, on .WEDNESD4 =, June 3D., 1885,
the following described property belonging
to tue estate of Mary Fields, deceased, to-wit:
/. Forty acres of land, situated about one
mile and half northeast of Big Cane, and
bounced north by lands OF JEFF. Ford, east by
S. C. Fleshman. south by L. Goudchaux, aud
west by lands of +. e. Bell, with all improve
ments thereon.
9. Fifteen acres of land in the swamp,
bounded north by lands of Ward estate, east
by Mrs. Stella Ward, south By S. C.. Flesh
man, and wdst by Spring bayou
8. One sorrel horse, one COW and calf, enc
twohorse wagon, etc.
Terms-Cash. nd
LEOPOLD GOUDCHAUx,
May 2, 1885. Administrator.
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La another column will be found the
card OF Mr.. Geo. X. Bradford, of Rayne,
La, who will give prompt attention to
all business entrusted to him, such as
surveying, sale and purchase of lands,
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The annual election of officers Of Ope

The annual election of officers of Opel
onsas Fire Co. No. ], held last Tuesday
eyening, resulted as follows:
President, l.. A. Sandoz;
Vice. President, A. j. Perrault;
Recording Secretary, $. NJ. Peters;
Financial Secretary, JOS. Ducharme !;
Treasurer, E. Latreyte;
Foreman, r Nj. Littell
First Assistant, Sydney Hebrard;
Second Assistant, Nj. Firnberg;
Steward, ri. d. Larcade.
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FOR SALE.

A cow five years old with young calf.
~ Perfectly gentie-raised in town. Price
$25. Apply to w. A. Sandoz, at R. III. Lit
tells drug store. may . tt
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"a Remarkable Escape.

Mrs. Mary A. Daley, Of Tunlhan
mock, Pa, was afflicted for six years
with Asthma and Bronchitis. during
which time the best physicians could
give no relief. Her-life was despaired
oil, until in Aast October sho procured a
bottle Of Br. Kings New Discovery,
wlscl, immediate relief was felt, and by
continuing IFS hse for short time she
vas completely cured, gaining in flesh
SO lbs, ina few months. Free trial bot.
ties of this certain cure Of all Throat
and Lung diseases at M. p. Young q
Co. a drug store Large bottles 81 Z
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Thirty two bodies have been recover
ed from the ruins of the late fire in
Vicksburg, and it is thought that, FIVE
more vet remain,
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

Gen. Grant is still convaleseing and
doubtless will entirely recover his
health before many weeks.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

The heavy rains and high waters
have cut off the sport of fishing for sew
eral days more.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

See advertisement of COZ acres of
land about miles from Opelousas for
sale, in another column.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1873
ESTATE OF DAMIEN GUILLoRF.

Probate Court, Parish of 81. Landry, No. 1873
ESTATE OF DAMIEN GulLLoRT.
Whereas, Odalie Soileau, of She parish of
St. Landry, and Alibe CUTLERY, of the parish
of Calcasieu, have applied BY their petition
to be appointed joint administrators of the
estate OF Damien Guillory, deceased, late of
the parish of st. Landry;
position to said appointment will Ale the same
in writing, in my Office, in the town Of Opelou-
sas, within ten days from the present potice.
wNiay 9, 1885, Clerk.
NoTICE-U, S. Land Office, New orlesns,
lV La, March 9, I8S5.-Notice is hereby
given that the following -named settler has
filed notice of his intention to make final proof
in support of his claim, and that said proof
will be made before the Judge or Clerk Of
Court at Opelousas, La, on the 18th OF May,
1885, viz: James w. Bryant, who made
Homestead Entry No. 1851. for the north.west
quarter, section g. TIP. s. r. E, parish OF
St. Landry.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said lands, viz: w. b. Stewart, Haasville.
Avoyelles, La; j. B. Singletary, James Sud-
deti and A. c Stewart, of Chicot, ST. Landry
parish. La. C.'6. uAhHALt,
NYoTICE.-U. S. Land Office, New Orleans,
lN La, April 3, 1885. is hereby given
that the foIlowing-named settler has filed mo-
tice of his intention to make final proof in sup
port of his claim, and that said proof will be
made before the Judge or Clerk of Court at 0pe-
lousas, La, on the 25th of May, 1885, viz.
Edgar Fuz, WHO made Homestead Entry No.
53i5, for the Lots No. 8 and 4, Of section ].
T8.SR2 E, of St. Landry parish.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of said land, viz: Zepherin Dsigle, Oscar
Fux, Fernez Daigle, Ernest Daigle, all Of St.
Landry parish Louisians.
G. B. DARRALL,
April III, 1885. St Register.
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Fine Lamps, Chamber Sets, Feather
busters. Spiashers, Egg Beaters, No
tions. etc, atthe Star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

Table and Pocket Cutlery, Files
ii Ionkey Nrenches, Locks, Padlocks,
etc. st lie star Grocery
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

linen Collars, Hand kerchiefs, Towels,
Napkins, Hose, Half Hose, etc, at the
Star Grocery.
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Mount Pleasant Mill. lumber. 1921 25
r. w. Sylvester building bridge. IS 90
A. NJ. Goodwin, lumber - ~
Oakland Saw Mill, g . 70 80
Leon Wolf. ' .. Is 90
Charles Burton, +" ... II 20
J. O. Chachere, . 90
O. Carriere, 's ...... l6 II
Saml. Haas, s. sc. c..-... SO "a
Charles Dossman - &c......... 80 90
D. Dubuisson, building bridges. .. so 90
John White, .-...-.. 10 90
Zenhirin Jones, hauling IA so
Veilland Chaehere, .. ... u O8
George Davis, spade broken OH road. | so
John N. Ogden, criminal fees. ....... 345 90
). o. Chacher6, Clerks fees .... 3f9 Is
C. c. Dusop, attendance on court. 465 90
do conveying prisoners, &c, 298 65
DIR. w. nj. Thompson, services as expert so 90
DIR. v. Boagni, e - 25 90
DR.. R. I'll. Littell 9. % 90
Dr + Raw 25 90
]. Movers g. Co, spikes, stat'nry, &c. il6 80
Jassnb Rioch. sundries for prisoners. u 05
. Onelonsas Courier. printing blanks -. IL 90
= n Coaka CRIMINAL fees s 90 IS
Tobp Wnrnb;nvag ranairs tn iaif SO
s IT, II nrda,, Ssn,,;s;r,r ord;psnees TO 90
Geo. q. Eims, surveying ----.:-.-..-- ~ ~ ~
: e. r. io.,'ss'.,s 10, oe's,9a' fass 10 90
Ssr ysr :, 49, - h,,r,.;,,g nauners "a 90
~ p;tra stat;onery. 3 rs
Geo. T. Moore, juror on i-quesft.. t..... % NJ NJ
q. T.. Young UrnsluI 20 20 " ~
r. G. Chachere - ~
The Police Jury adjourned until the lst
Monday in July, 1885, it being the 9th day of
snas .'0l ALBERT GUIDRY, President.
Attest P.J. LEFEBvRE, Clerk.
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certify that tue above statement Is true
and correct transcript from the books of the
parish. W. A. ROBERTSON,
Parish Treasurer
Opelousas, La, April Ii, 1885,
| Isolenlnly swear that / have paid the full
amount expressed on the face Of the above
claim against the Parish, and that | have
not acquired any of th em either directly or
indirectly by speculation with public money.
w. 4. ROBERTSON,
Parish Treasurer
Sworn and subscribed before me this 18th
April. 1885. G.. w. HUDSPETH,
Judge 18th District of La
Messrs. Taylor, Dubuisson and Clark hav-
ing been appointed committee to examine
the claims on file against the parish reported
through their chairman, Mr.. Taylor, that
the following claims were found correct, viz:
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

The measles have almost disappear
ed from town.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09

Hardware, Tinware, Crockeryware
Glassware, Lamps, Wicks, ETC., at the
Star Grocery.
The Opelousas courier., 1885-05-09
Tuesday, l4th April 1885.

The Police Jury met pursuant to adjourn
ment. Present:
Albert Guidry, President, A. Perrodin, S.
w. w. Taylor, T.. Dubuisson, 5. Haas, Louis
Young, T. c. Chachere and B. Il, Clark.
Mr.. Young moved to reconsider the addi-
tional appropriation of 5000 made for the cut.
ting of a canal to drain the Opelonsas and
Washington road, near the old Hollier place.
Mr. Perrodin moved to lay Mr.. Young's mo-
ton on the table. Carried; all voting for
except Mr.. Young.
The Police Jury appointed the following
committees for the sale of unbranded stock:
Ist Ward IT. s. Richard, Damon Pitre.
Alcide Richard, Cab. Wartelle.
I'd Ward.-Cezaire Miller, Andre D. Meche.
Sd Ward.-A. d. Mayer, jr., Ogignac Car
riere, D. Meche.
4th Ward -Abram Richard, j.. NJ Martin,
T. b. Cason, Jules Godeau, Joseph Lejeune.
j. Young, Louis Fonienot. Ernest Morrow,
JOS. i. Fontenot, Ernest ST. Amand.
9Th Ward. Frank Wharton, Narcisse Bel
air, Damon Deville, VIM. Randall, P. L. Fon-
tenot. A. D. Ardoin, j. K Elains. McKindry
Wolff David Clark, Wm. Mcmillan, Warren
Maddox, Eli Clark, VIM. johnson, John L.
Oliver. James West
9TH Ward-Jos FL. Fontent, Valmon vi
drine. Joseph Fuzillier. lr,, Oneai Lafeur,
Oneal B. Fontenot, Hilaire Boutts.
9Th Ward. d.-Francois Ledoux, jr., Antoine
Guidry, Philogene Richard. Louis NJ Cour
vile, Rousseau Guidry, Joseph Latiolais, jr..
Jesse III. Young, Dutil Sonisr
9th Ward-R. B. Sloan, E. w, Lyons,
Charles Melaneon, Crawford Perry, Tiford
McC Cleland, Christophe CAN'T.
The following Road Overseers were appoint.
ed:
list WaTd.--Achille G. Devillers, from Las
tie Meats store TO Adolphe Lamorandiere.
5th Ward EDDY Bailey, from Boon,s line
to Old Grand Prairie. Achille Deyille, from
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ARRESTED. "A man giving his name
as Z. Heugel was arrested at the Ex-
position Id New Orleans, on last Tues
slay BY special deputy sheriff John
iornhinveg and brought to Opelousas
on Wednesday last per Morgan train,
to answer the charge Of embe2zlelncnt
sof $4,000 worth of jeWelry from, Remi
Mornhinveg, jeweler in this place. 1t
appears that about one year ago the
accused was intrusted with a lot of
iewelry to peddle for Mr.. Mornhinveg,
when he disappeared from the parish
With the property and nothing more
was heard of him, until few days ago
when one Of our citizens recognized
Heugel at work on the Exposition
grounds, and reported the fact to our
authorities here. He 10 lodged in our
parish Jail TO await trial on an indict-
ment for embezzlement.
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1 Prc-Nic.-On the first of May the three
white public schools of Opelougas bad
very enjoyable picnic at Woodsworth's
Springs, near Washington. The pupils
we're accompanied BY their respective
teachers aud with d bright and clear
slay 10 auspiciotis 10 the interesting
evsnt. and luncheon baskets filed with
I'LL of tile good things of life, they must
have had d most enjoyable time of,lt
We know that tbs children must have
enjoyed romp through the pleasant,
shady woods, inhaling the pure air,
aud drinking the delicious spring
water, aud that the teachers we're more
sthan compensated for their trouble in
hearing tile ringing laughter and joy
ous mirth Of their wards as they gave
full freedom to their youthful natures
Id their juvenile sports. We wish
them may more such occasions of en-
jOyment.
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Net amount due the parish .---...--. $2i67 81.
Messrs. Young, Chachere and Haas having
been appointed a committee to examine the
vouchers in the hands of the Treasurer, report
ed through their chairman. Mr.. Young. that
they examined and counted the vouchers pre-
sented by the treasurer. amounting to l5,S16.-
q Fifteen thousand eight hundred and sixteen
28I100 dollars), being amount paid by him to
the 3lst OF March, 1885, as per his statement
filed, which amount correspondent with items
in the Cash Book when on motion, it was re-
solved that the vouchers be cancelled and that
the Treasurer have credit for that amount on
the books OF the parish, and the vouchers
were cancelled accordingly.
Yearly Statement OF the Treasurer for the
Parish OF ST Landry,
From lst April, 1884, to 5lst March, 1885.
RECEIPTS:
April Ito bal on hand. 5 l3 81
8 Parish tax 81. $2s,s62 80
"' - Grim. tax 3,008 81
O. 6. back tax 1862 79
- Parish Ii
censes 'Si 2,33f 90
:. sale unbrand-
ed stock. "a 30
4O,O65 90
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Buy your candies at the Star Grocery,
School Books, at tle Star Grocery.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-03
The NtIver Question.

A correspondent Of the Denver Tribune.
while discussing the silver question, states
that in his opinion the only safe course is
to wal. until she fluctuations cease. This
will happen either when the European ma
tions in concert with the United States re-
sumo the unlimited coinage Of silver. or
when the disturbing masses OF silver forced
on the market have been absorbed. In the
former case free and unlimited coinage on
the old ratio can be maintained; in the lat.
ter il will have to be changed to the real
market ratio then existing. Meanwhile, II
should DO the endeavor Of this country to
bring about these relations. The Bland
law. interpreted according to the inten'
lions OF the trainers, seems 10 me TO be what
is needed. Under il the silver produce Of
this country could be kept out OF the mar
kets OF the world, and thus steady the
price OF silver. Ye. ito provisions are suot
that for many years 10 come there need ot
no fear OF silver dollars reaching the poin'
where they would be at q discount.
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-03
A Characser for Balzac.

About as curious a way Of earning ones
living as has ever been heard Of is that
employed by a young Polish Jew OF San
Francisco, named Isaac Levinsky. He
lesped into notoriety at a single bound as
the " What Is 1t 2" or wild man OF a dime
museum, on Market street, the Broadway
of that city. For q for might he no leo
and bounded and gnawed bones In his
cage, to the terror and establishment OF
esery one who visited the place. he Ger
tainly was a most terrible object. Ezoept
for . breech-cloth Re was nude, while from
top to toe he was OF the color OF well done
beef and was covered in patches with
punches Of hair, coarse and long. There
was no d~ecertion about the hair and none
apparently about his wildness. For two
weeks be moutnsd and munched his bones
and the doorkeeper had all he could do tc
handle the change and the organ. Then
| the wild man disappeared from his cage :
a poor, ~fsintirg, helpless, h,deous op]ec'
was secretly carried into the receiving
hospital OF the city prison. The Wild man
was diving from q destruction OF the func'
tions Of the skin. A hasty e-arinatiol
showed that poor Levinsky had been com
| ~nletely coated with tar and then daubeo
all over with horsehair. He was scrspeo
and scrubbed, bat il was not until after
he had spent a week in the hotroom OF the
Hannah that he was able to perspire
freely,
Eureka daily sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1871-1887, 1885-06-03
Good Breeding.

From the Boston Budget: There would
be fewer broken friendships, fewer I'M
happy unions and family quarrels, were it
not SO much the custom amongst intimate
friends and relations to neglect the small
courtesies Of life, to show less and less mu-
tual Difference as they grow more and more
familiar. II is the foundation Of misery in
marriage, aud many a serious and lifelong
arrangement has begun, not from want of
affection 30 much as from lack of that deli.
cate and instructive appreciation of the
feelings OF others, which makes q person
shrink from saying unpleasant things and
finding fault unless absolutely obliged;
aud in any case avoid wounding the Of
tenders sense Of dignity or stirring up
within him feelings Of opposition and ami
mostly, for although many persons profess
to be above taking offense at honest GEN.
sure, and even seem to court criticism, yet
II must be very carefully administered not
70 be unpalatsble. Very kind and gener.
GUS actions are often so %uncouthly per-
formed as to cause the recipient more
pain than pleasure, while q reproof or de-
NAL may be so sweetened by courtesy as
almost 10 do away with any sense Of NOR
LITIGATION or disappointment. True, good
breeding is always inclined to form a "a
vorable judgment, ard to give others
credit of being actusted by worthy mo-
lives; it does not wish or seem 10 know
more about people than they themselves
desire should be known, but 1t is always
prepared, when necessary, to take an in
terest in the affairs OF others, while self is
not suffered to obtrude unduly. A show
Of respect never fails to beget respect.
The stronger an individual, the more i'm
pressive ia his gentleness, the wiser he is,
the more gratifying and complimentary
his Difference; and in a word where there
Is so much unfsvorable discomfort and I'M
happiness. it is surely every ones duty to
cultivate those gracious manners under
whose magic influence the restless and
unsatisied grow more content with their
SURROUNDINGS.