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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07
ThateldO.

A Partisan once remarked to Mr..
Longfellow that there was one
American word that he never could
understand, or find in any diction-
''What is it?" inquired the poet.
''ThateIdo,' was the reply.
Il never heard of the word, said
Longfellow.
Presently a servant came in to
replenish the fire. After putting on
little fuel, Longfellow remarked to
him, "That will do
"Hah y exclaimed the French
man, chat is the very word which
has troubled me. Exchange.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07
John Bright ON the American
Tariff.

BIRMINGHAM, Jan. 80. John
Bright, speaking in regard to Amer
lean tariff, at meeting IN Bnmlng-
ham, said the farmers of the United
States are not permitted to ex-
change their produce with the arti-
sans Of Birmingham or the weavers
of Lancashire, but are compelled to
exchange with the protected manu-
facturels of their own country, who,
in some cases, do not give half OF
what the farmers could get from the
Lancashire or Birmingham manu-
facturers.
Mr. Bright said he had no wish
to reproach Americans, who some
day, he believed, would discover
the right course. He felt sanguine
there would be a gradual movement
in America in the right direction.
The time would come when En-
gland and America, although two
nations, would be one people and
one in commerce.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

Col. William Mouton died in the
Parish of Vermillion, on Sunday,
Jan. Is, 1886.
He was captain in the 18th
Louisiana Regiment at its organi-
zation on Oct. 5, 1861, at Camp
Moore, and at the reorganization
at Corinth, in April, 1862 he was
elected Major, and subsequently
became Lieutenant Colonel of that
regiment, which position he held at
the close of the war.
Col. Mouton was a man OF many
genial qualities, of a character, gen
tie and kind, a social and agreeable
companion. He was more of a CT
william than soldier, the ways Of
peace being more agreeable to his
mind than those of strife and
blood-shed for which he had no de-
sire.
To his soldiers he was kind, and
treated them more as friends and
neighbors than as subalteurs. He
was an orator of some note, and al
ways attracted the troops around
him when he rose to address them.
Those who were his comrades
will remember his genial and
amiable disposition, and recall
many generous traits Of the deceas-
ed.
After the war closed he resumed
the practice Of law and would have
without doubt, won eminence in
that profession, had not his social
disposition carried him to an indul-
gence in the use Of stimulents, that
eventually destroyed his usefulness.
But let his faults rest with him IN
his early tomb.
His friends who knew and loved
him, Of old, viii remember only the
manly virtues Of the good and hon
est man.
Under the sod Of the prairies o.
Attakapas, that he loved so dearly
he sleeps well, and in quiet, awaits
the resurrection into a better life
Thibodeaux Sentinel.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

The statement of the financial
condition of the Exposition, as made
by Director General Burke to the
United States Commissioners, shows
that institution to be in debt some
100000. It is further shown that
the Exposition cannot be kept open
after Mardi- Gras unless it receives
assistance from the Government.
The Executive Committee of the
United States Commissioners AS
ISOLATION will go to Washington to
make the application for an addi-
tional loan Of $500, O00.- States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07
Collecting for the Church.

The new minister was requested
by one OF the deacons to preach a
sermon explaining certain needs OF
the church and ask for generous
contributions.
Certainly" he said. "Will a
week from Sunday do?
yes said the deacon.
every well I will make an an
nouncement to that effect at the
close of the morning service next
Sunday"
aOb don't do that protested
the deacon.
"Why not 2,
"WeIl, you don't know this con
gregation as well as I do, and if you
should make such an announcement
I'm afraid there might not be much
Of a turn out New York Sun.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07
Something About Earthquakes.


In the current number of Science
fresh interest is given to the subject
of earthquakes which have lately
caused alarm in both hemispheres
by a statement of the number OF
noticeable shocks In this country
during the twelve years from 1872
to 1883, inclusive. No less than
364 earthquakes are recorded as
occurring in Canada and the United
States, not including Alaska, with
in the above period. OF these
the Pacific slope had 151, the
Atlantic coast lat, and the Missis-
sippi Valley 66. Thus it appears
that an earthquake occurs about
once in every twelve days some
where in The United States and
Canadap ahS about once a month
on the Atlanti{s coast. These are
of te lighter tremors,
winch do ms make an impression
esebserylfs, but which would be
k S KY a properly constructed
seig Rometer, an instrument de-
signa to detect the slighter
shochs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

The citizens Of Boston who have
ever affected to have a great inter-
est in securing the equal rights Of
the colored man, are now turning
against him. The skating Kinks OF
that city have instituted a crusade
against the negroes, and nine blacks
have brought action against two
rink. proprietors for being refused
either admission or the privilege OF
skating on the confessed ground OF
color alone. The cases are being
carried to the higher courts on an
appeal. Mr.. Gable should espostu-
late with the benighted Bostonians,
and give them some of his peculiar
opinions in regard to social equality.
States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07
A Text and an Application.

At prominent Episcopal Church
yesterday morning the rector
preached a powerful sermon from
the text: "Sufer little children to
come unto Me, and forbid them not,
for Of such is the kingdom of heav-
en-" What he said was II wish
you would take that child home.
It is annoying me exceedingly. "
The service was suspend while
the mother, embarrassed and an
inflated, adjusted the offending lii
tie ones coat and hat, and, with the
eyes of the whole congregation up
on her, marched down the aisle to
the door and left the church. The
rector preached another sermon
from another text. It related to
giving to the Lord, but it made a
much less profound impression.
Chicago News, Jan. 8.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

Deserted by the wretch whom
she had loved" again writes a re-
porter. The reporters should put
their heads together and see if they
cannot fabricate some scheme by
which young women can be kept
from falling in love with wretches.
While SO many industrious, res
pectable, lonely young men are still
living in boarding houses, too much
promptness can not be exercised IN
warning young women in regard to
wretches. Perhaps a well-Written
address to all young ladies on the
depravity Of Wretches would start
the unsuspecting creatures right for
the New Year.-Courier-J Journal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

Mr.. George ". Gable will prob
ably be very much startled to hear
that the Circuit Court of Sullivan
county, Indiana, has enjoined a
very respectable colored man from
sending his children to a white
school. The Judge seems not to
have sustained Mr.. C.'s plea in
equity. Savannah News, Dem.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07
Molten Lead in the Eye.
Cassell's Family Magazine.

A jet of melted lead recently
lodged in the eye of a French work
man without doing any damage to
the organ, and the case was inves-
tigated by DR.. Perrier, who ascer-
tanned that the immunity was due
to the lead entering into che ''spher-
oidal state in presence Of the mois-
ture on the surface of the eyeball.
The temperature of the lead was
found to be higher than III deg.
Centigrade, which is the point at
which the ''spheroidal state" takes
place, and hence the moisture was
vaporized and formed a cushion
round the lead, keeping the latter
out of contact with the flesh. The
phenomenon is a case similar to
that of a person plunging his moist
arm into melted lead with impu-
nifty.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

In 1883, England sent to Brazil
nearly $1,000 dollars worth Of
umbrellas, while the United States,
where the manufacture of the ar
ticle is highly protected, only
sent, during The same year, $13, 900
worth of umbrellas to Brazil.
How is that for high Estates.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

The Boston Herald makes this
reply to the question What is
Protection p 9 Protection is tax
alton. If the protective tariff did
not increase the price of merchan-
disc, it would afford no protection.
It is taxation of Americans. Not
Englishmen, or Frenchmen, or Ger
mans, but our own people. We
pay the extra price for the pro
tected' articles we consume. Can a
country's prosperity be increased
by taxation ? Are the people Of a
country to be made richer and hap
pier by taking away a part of their
living? Is it possible that the
prosperity of country can be in
creased by taxing the people to pay
men for carrying on industries which
would not be profitable otherwise
Do the people of this country IN
derstand that in the price Of almost
every article they consume they pay
something to keep certain protected
manufacturers alive !? And are
they willing that this shall continue
not as a temporary means of devel-
oping infant manufacturers, but as
the permanent policy of the coun.
try?
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

A pamphlet has lately been
published in London advocating
the fning of people who have
more than three children. This is
another step toward correcting the
crying evil of "over-production. -
States.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1885-02-07

The1st. Landry Democrat and
Demorest's Monthly Magazine, one
year $3.25.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
Household Helps.

TO rid the room of ants, sprinkle
red pepper where they are seen; pull
verized cloves will drive them away
also.
A tablespoonful of powdered alum,
sprinkled into hogshead of water
and stirred will precipitate to the bot
tom all the impure particles.
To drive water bugs and roaches
from q house, blow Persian insect
powder freely about the places they
frequent. 1t destroys them or drives
them away.
A sure test for eggs is the follow
ing: Dissolve one ounce OF salt in
ten ounces of water and put the eggs
in. Good eggs will sink and bad
ones will loat.
To remove grease spots, apply dry
buckwheat -four at night, and You
will be delighted to fad 10 the morn
ing the spots have totally. disappear
ed without injury to the texture or
color Of the choicest fabric.
Lace coverlets and pillow covers
should not be riDsed ID "blue waterv
when washed, but dipped ia very
weak, cold coffee. They should be
made very wet. wrung very dry ia q
pattern wringer and dried with the
greatest quicknsss
IF any one wants cloth steaming
hot to relieve neuralgia or other pains,
do not blister your hands By wiring
ing out of hot water. Wiring the
cloth out of cold or warm water
and lay it in an empty tin pan or
wash basin, set the dish on hot
stove; in three or Eve minutes the
cloth will BE- as hot as the patient
can bear it.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
Richard 7. MerrIck's Fisst hover.

A romance connected with the | ife
of the late Richard Merrick, of Wash
ington, who was so prominent as Til
den's counsel before the Electoral
Commission is related by CORES
pondent Of the New York World.
Mr.. Merrick in early life was law
yer 10 Chicago. While there be was
very popular in society, and was re-
garded as one of the most brilliant
and promising young men at the
Chicago bar. The real reason for
bis leaving Chicago and coming back
East has never been known outside
Of q limited circle of bis friends. 1t
appears that be became, during bis
stay in Chicago, engaged to the
daughter of one Of the most promi-
nent owners of real estate in that city,
She was an only daughter. Her
father was one of the very rich men
of that time. She was handsome,
brilliant, and accomplished. Mr.. Mer.
rick proposed for her hand and was
excepted. The young lady's family
was NCGJ StttCb. QMt. NA0CEtCk WAS III
q convivial turn. The result was an
occasional excess, which, however,
never appeared to have had any eff
feet upon his attention to business.
The news of one OF these outbreaks
reached the ears of his betrothed.
She abruptly broke of the engage
ment. She was probably influenced
in this by her family. Mr.. Merrick
made repeated efforts to secure an ex-
planation. Failing in this, in fit Of
outraged pride he left Chicago for
ever. He made great success be-
fore the District bar, and was very
devoted to the wife that be after
ward found in Washington. The
Chicago lady afterward fell heir to
property of many millions. She Is
to-day the wife of one of the leading
and most brilliant members OF our .
diplomatic service.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
4 Historical Building.
London News.

London News.
The old synagogue of the Spanish
and Portuguese Jews 10 Bevis Marks
which Is now doomed to disappear, is
not building of any architectural
pfetensions, but it has gathered asso-
Citations which are not without inter-
est. In the smoke-dried lists Of these
who have served the Office of Parnas-
sim painted On the panels 10 the
gloomy corridors of the westinghouse
there is to be seen the name at Benia-
min Disraeli, or rather "D'Israeli. y
with the date 5577, corresponding to
thesyear 1917 of the Christian era
He is believed to have been the grand.
father of Lord Beaconsiield, though.
if SO, the received date OF his death
November I816-must be incorrect.
1t was about that time that his son
Isaac. author Of sThe Curiosities of
Literature seeded from the c0ngre-
CATION, and finally from communion
with the faith of bis forefathers, ia
consequence of o rupture on this very
question OF serving the Office of Par
nassim or Gabay, the alternative be-
ing the payment of heavy tine. The
entry of the birth of bis distinguished
son, Benjamin D'Israeli, in 1904, is
one of the curiosities OF the register
which are shown to visitors. The
synagogue itself, which must not be
cOnfouDded with it's near neighbor in
Duke street.is square. red brick build
ing, with outer doors and internal
pauels of oak In the massive style of
the period (17Ol) when it was re
built. 1t occupies a considerable
space in the midst of a square, paved
court, and is surrounded by Jewish
schools and play grounds, free lodg-
ings for Jewish poor, and houses for
the officers attached to the synagogue.
Oflate years the attendance has dwin-
died considerably. The site, which
is freehold, is now of great value, and
it is proposed to devote the proceeds
of the sale, with other moneys, to the
erection of two new synagogues with
schools--one at the east end, another
in the neighborhood OF Bryanston
square.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
ariv adserfisemrmts.
aPECrAL NOTICE.

We scill insert IN this column Gdrertise-
ments Of Wants, For Rent F01 Sale Lost,
Found, de-, not exceeding four lines One
Week, or less, for % Cents
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
Not On the Bills.

1t was a country hotel in Pennsyl-
vania. The single stranger who eat
down at dinner was amazed when the
waiter handed him printed bin of
fare which began with oyster soup
and clam chowder and ran down to
four kinds of pie and chocolate ice
cream.
'rll take oyster soup" said the
guest
"Y-e-s, but we haven't got any, .
replied the waiter.
Very well, give me clam chow
der.
1--WE are out of that, too.n
Then bring me baked white fish,
fried sausage, Saratoga potatoes, =
French wheat rolls, ribs of beef, and
cup of coffee.
I'VE haven't got any, sir. All
we've got is beef steak, billed taters,
end bakers bread, and coffee.p
At that moment the landlord enter
ed the room, and the guest called out:
"See here, landlord, but what sort
of trick is this !''
what? Oh. that bill of fare
Ny dear sir, let me explain. Ny un-
Gle kept seaside hotel, and he failed.
He had 80. 900 bills of fare on hand,
and bought them at priyate sale for
81. These are hard times-very
hard--and we must utilize everything
and keep up style at the same time. 2
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
A Nation Of Egg Eaters,

There are at least so, ,Oe0, 900 eggs
consumed daily in the United States, :
said wholesale dealer near Washing.
ton Market, New York, to reporter
for the Mail and Express "That's
over 100000 dozen, and at an aver.
age price win amount to at least $9O,.
900. Think of the outlay and busi-
ness activity required to handle this
enormous quantity. The American
people are egg eaters. As q general
thing the supply is equal to the de-
mand, but about three years ago late
after January, we ran ashore on do
mestic eggs. What was the result !?
Europe began to ship Us picked eggs
by the millions Shiploads came
over. Prices went down, and the
Europen picked eggs at fourteen cents
Q dozen became immensely popular.
This almost ruined our home egg
market During the months of April
and May the eggs are picked by
means Of assolution of lime water
They are kept until November and De-
cember and then come in to lower the
market. Fresh eggs, though, are
worth thirty cents dozen,n
Where do the eggs in the United
States principally come from 2n
From Jersey, Delaware, Virginia
North and South Carolina and Mary
land. The Western States Of course
furnish large quantities, but not so
much as the States mentioned. Nine
teen million two hundred thousand
eggs were shipped from Europe to this
country since the first of April to
September They came from Belgium,
Copenhagen, Hamburg and the great
est egg mart in the world, Antwerp
But all these European eggs are pick
led, and although not half so good as
the fresh, yet they have the effect Of
lowering the prices. All of the peas
antry in Germany, Belgium and Hol-
land raise large quantities of fowl
But in the United States few farm
ers only pay attention to the indus
try.n
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
The BoardIng.House Trinity.

Cottage City Chronicle.
a long wasted, slab-sided brother,
with rather q clerical air, walked into
well-known inn on the camp ground
and inquired bow much for table
board.
six dollars . week, your reye-
ence.n
"And how much for dinner ?"
"Six dollars
"Whatl The same for one meal as
for three 20
"The identical .
But will you be kind enough to
explain the apparent inconsistency ?''
II viii. Ny friend you are doubt
less familiar with the doctrine Of the
trinity g''
sa trust that am. =
"WelI, sir. I've had the boarding
house trinity, great three-meaIs-in-0ne
racket, played on me too many times
to get taken in Oh that lug any more. 2
And then the joviaI skipper turned TO
the by-standers and told how when
be first opened his hotel gaunt women
and hollow-legged men used TO come
k1ere and engage for dinners only, at
half price. and get up 1t ii the
morning and eat couple Of crackers
and then come IN 1t noon and Ell up
Ike dromedaFies with enough 10 last
TIL the next day
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
Buried in Thought.
Merchant Traveller.

Merchant Traveller.
The young man held position 10 a
shoe store and the other morning his
girls father, who had treated him
with vigorous emphasis a few eve-
nings before, came in to buy pair of
boots The old man didn't recognize
his late victim as he came forward to
wait on him.
'What number ~ asked the clerk
in q shaky voice in response to the
demand for pair of boots.
Fights, " replied the customer.
He was fitted in q pair within few
minutes and went out with his pur-
chase, leaving the young clerk buried
10 thought.
Hello" said the boss, disturbing
his reverie, whats the matter with
you9n
The clerk started.
"Oh, / was thinking"
Thinking? This is no time to
think. What's the trouble ?"
"Why, that man is my girls dad.
He has just put on and worn away q
pair of light No. s boots. / was up
at his house the other night, and
when l left him at the gate, | would
have sworn in any court that he wore
q No. Is. double-soled. with steel
toe. y
All the rest of the day, the clerk
was absorbed in thought, and the boss
didn't bother him.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22

Summer Shoes. II have on hand. for
sale cheap, lot of Ladies and children s
easy shoes and slippers for Summer wear.
VIM. E. Brooks, Main street. jy15 If.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22
How He Knew.

Who's the new boarder over the
way :" asked Mrs. Bluff Of her
husband.
Il don't know, = he replied.
"He'sa nice looking man. /" she con-
tiuued.
Yes, very nice looking"
rs be married ~
s'No.''
"How do you know ~
"Oh. know"
Il thought you said you didn't
know him.
II don't
Then how do you know be isn't
mrrried 7p
Il heard him singing, Heaven is
my home, as came By last night. "
Doa't miss TO go to see the Mikado
tomorrow night.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22

WANTED.-5OO OYsTERMEN to call at
f. e. Stevens, on Prince, George street
and get their OYSTER RAKEs. The best in
the market. aug2l@
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22

KRAMER Has the Goods at prices to
suit everybody, at Whites old stand, on
Francis street. The cheapest store in An
napolis for Dry Goods. jy15tf
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22

Thoughtlessness is never an excuse
for wrong doing our hasty action
disclose. as nothing else does, our
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1885-09-22

FOR SALE.-On reasonable terms. a
comfortable, convenient and desirable
residence. containing eleven rooms and
bathroom, centrally located. For par
ticulars apply at the Capital office. 24tf
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