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The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15
IN the Argenttne Republic.

II have travelled in nearly all countries
on the globe" said F. w Wheeler,
s.both on business and for pleasure, and,
being of an observing mind, ! naturally
saw about all there was to see. The
county Imost prefer is the Argentine Re-.
public, in South America. The climate
is magnificent, and the soil is all that
could be wished. In agriculture, how
ever, the Republic is somewhat behind
the age. Stoek-raising is of the
principal industries, and millions Of herds
of cattle. horses and mules range over the
almost 1imitless plains. These vast es-
tates are mostly owned by Spaniards,
whose ancestors settled in that country
wears ago, and the property has been add
ed to and inherited from generation to
generation. Then, again, care has been
taken BY the fathers Of manageable
daughters to see that non but those hav-
inn large estates seek the hands OF their
daughters. And in this way the estates,
instead Of diminishing, have largely m
creased, until they are of immense dimen-
sions. There is a great lack Of enterprise
among the people, however, and the rich
old Spaniards, having heard Of American
push, are ready to offer almost any in
ducement for young Americans to settle
in their country. was inforned by per-
sons whom I supposed were aware OF the
facts that So anxious were the wealthy
daddies to get a little of that energy for
which this nation is noted that they
would willingly give any bright, active
American one of their daughters and
rood round sum of money as . recon-
pense. The reward is certainly 9 good
one. for the women are the most beautiful
ever saw, as well as being accomplished,
to saynothing about the big estates and the
money that would certainly follow q mar
rage. That being the case, what better
could a young man do than to go south,
provided. of course, he can raise the
amount necessary to pay the expense q
the long journey, and settle down in one
Of the most beautiful countries in thu
world 2D-Chieog0 Nescs.
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b FOR AGsse.

Spiders were formerly considered to be
! ure in rural districts for ague. Some
wears ago ) lady in Ireland was famous
for her success ii curing people thus
affected. It appears that the only medi-
cine she employed was . spider rolled up
il treacle. The patients were ignorant
IL the contents Of this novel bolaa, g
that imagination had nothing to do with
the matter. In England, also, the spider
has been called ii IS an ague doctor. u
Lincolnshire the creature Wa treated
very much after the above-mentioned
irish fashion, being rolled up n paste
and swallowed but elsewhere the animal
Il but into i bag and worn rosind inc
nas.
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Fine strings or Pearls.

.E
The increased favor given by fashion
10 low-necked evening dress has encour-
aged the jewellers to put together some
verv beautiful and costly necklaces.
Three strings of pearls recently shown in
thiseity were valued at So, 200, So, 200
md ST, 500 respectively, without the
pretty diamond clasps which fastened
them. The pearls were graduated, and
of beautiful color and shape, but as one
must be a poet to love Spenser, n must
be accustomed to jewels to appreciate the
stefned beauty of pearls, and half the
women who saw the three necklaces and
sonae rival. diamonds which blazed near
hem in another necklace, would have
chosen the diamonds if not informed of
heir comparative cheapness. The cost
pf this pretty bauble was $3.50, and at
Nasa single band of stones in a light gold
setting, but it had a star pendant, with
great sapphire in the centre, which
aadcd two thirds more to its price, and
Ras 1 beautiful ornament BY itself. The
EXAMINATIONS Of diamonds and colored
Homes are very fine this season, not only
II pendants, but also in rings. One Of
he latter, In which q turquois az big as q
knaaming birds egg IS surrounded by
diamond sparks, is pretty enough to fg-
afe ID one Of Mrs. spofford's stories.
Boston Transcript.
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A Remarkable Petticoat.

One young lady on East Fourth street,
who enjoys the reputation of being arts
tically inclined, is. finishing an embroi-
dered flannel skirt that may with truth
be pronounced wonderfully gorgeous.
It is light blue in color, and the decora'
tion is startlingly original. There IS a
whole family of owls, little ones and b'g'
located on the front of the garment. As
owls are the fashionable birds of the mo-
ncnt in the East, this is admissible.
From the boughs of delicately-traced
frees they seem to be peering about with
their great eyes. Another geological fea-
tnre is carried out in the border, which
represents a wrigging mass of golden ser
nents.
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sryseGsrl nm the Raft.

4 correspondent of the New York
Esstiag Post, writing about d railroad
ourney through Eastern Tennessee,
afawa a graphic picture in words -
tolIows:
~ Big Spring an nornou
has seated itself within a hands breadth
the river. The ears glide By on the
alaer side Of the stream, and it really
seemed as Il there were not room between
DE water and the hflI for a house; but q
house stood there as though its rear
limbers were against the everlasting
Foek behind 1t. Not q yard away In
front was the river, and moored upon It
i small raft, covered with yellow mud,
Killing pathetically Of the way the
awslIcrs there reached the settlement,
through which we were passing.
The rocky steep shut them in on the
west, the ttrbid stream ran IN front of
them. We halted at the station, and as |
looked from the car window the figure Of
i young girl appeared at the door Of the
house across the river. shewaa hut two
81 three rods away, and Z could see her
plainly. The 1.-THE, slight form was IN
he full sunlight. In the interest Of
rernance, and for the sake of the fitness 81
fAings here Ii this lovely valley, I want to
80. 90
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

A Century of progress has not produced a
remedy equal to Ely's Cream Balm for Catarrh,
Cold in the Head and Hay Fever. 1t is not a
liquid or a snuff, but is perfectly safe and easily
applied with the finger. 1t gives immediate
relief and cures the worst cases. Price 50cents.
AT druggists. 60 cents by mail. Ely Bros,
Owego, n. Y.
"a God-send is Ely's Cream Balm" write
Mrs. NJ. A. Jackson, of Portsmouth, N. H., on
MAY 2. 1882. | had catarrh for three years
had tried nearly all remedies but to no purpose.
Two or three times a week my nose would
bleed quite freely and / thought the sores in ii
would never heal. Your Balm has cured me;
This preparation is not a liquid or a snuff, and
is eaeily applied. Price SO cents.
Eiy's Cream Balm is the most effective, con
venient and agreeable catarrh remedy | eyel
used, and have tried them all.-C. B. Cook
Henning, Lauderdale, Co., Tenn.
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OF Mind.

While travelling in Russia, Peter the
Great had to take refuge in a monastery
from the inclemency of the weather. The
monks received him with the greatest hui
mility and Difference, and prepared q ban
quet for him.
One of the young monks presented the
manarch with a large glass goblet g wine
The young monk stumbled, the goblet
fell to the floor and was shattered into a
thousand pieces beyond the hopes of re-
pair, while most of the stomachic distur-
Der went down the back of Peters neck.
Furious with rage, Peter the Great
sprang to his feet and raised his whip,
without which he never went out, and
was about to fagellate the monk several
consecutive times. The monk, however,
folding his arms with dignity, adj
dressed the chair as follows: MY lord
and czar, not drop by drop. but in per
feet gush are Gods precious gifts poured
over thee. May all thy enemies come to
grief even as this glass has been shattered
to pieces.
Peter the Great was disarmed. Instead
If laying the goad on the monks back,
be made a motion to lay il on the table,
which was carried unanimously. He also,
appointed the young monk ArchiIaan-
dritten Of Patscherky, which was the
least he could do under the circlmstan-
ces. This is historical. We are giving
ii straight to the American public, but
always reserve To ourselves the right q
putting ii into our own Ianguage.-1aras
6sfssags.
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The Patience of Job.

"You must remember, my dear wife,
that the most patient person that ever
lived was a man. Wife Gmpatiently)
ooh, don't talk to me about the patience
of Job! Think of Mrs. Job! the patience
that poo woman must have had to put
up with such a mani
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

For twenty years Mrs, John Gemmill,
Milroy, Miflin County. Penna., could not
walk, on account of an injury to the spine.
One bottle of St. Jacobs Oil gave relief:
the second enabled her to walk and cured
her.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

MY FRIEND, do you suffer with malar-
lar Almost any impure condition of the
atmosphere will induce it. Try VINEGAR
B1TTERs as a cure, and you will bless the
day when you began its use. In less than
a month the VINEGAR BITTERs will chase
the last remnant of malarial poison out of
your blood, and you will feel like a new
person.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

People are recognizing the danger at
tending the use of opium, and legislative
bodies are being called upon to suppress
the growing evil. The only cough mix,
ture which does not contain opiates, and
yet is of remarkable efficacy, is Red stal
Cough Cure. IS cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15
A striking picture is never dangerous.

Hope on, hope ever How many delicate
ladies there are who, while they attend to
their daily duties, do SO with aching heads; a
sense of fullness, pal l in the back and de,
pressed spirits, who are only keeping about"
line" and leave their children motherless.
20 such we would say, Cheer up" Timely
use of DIR. Pierce's "Fayorite Prescription
corrects all female Irregularities, weaknesses;
and kindred affect ons easily, pleasantly and
u;cEly.
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4 DEPARTMENT.
Two Women.

0pe'sface with love was all aglow,
And in her arms she bore a child;
Her dress was simple, not for show,
And sweet she smiled.
The other had a face like stone;
a petted 'spug" was in her arms,
Rich jewels on her person shone,
Her only charms.
William S. Lord, in the Current.
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ARemedx for Lung Diseases.

Eclectic College of the city of New York, and
formerly of Cincinnati. Ohio, used DIR. WIN.
HALLS BALsAM very extensively in his prac-
tice, as manyof his patients, now living, and
restored to health by the use of this invaluable
medicine, can amply testify. He always said
that so good a remedy ought to be prescrib-
cd freely by every physician as a sovereign
remedy in all cases of lung diseases. 1t cures
consumption, and has no equal for all pectoral
complaints.
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Foolishness Other peoples wisdom.

When a man escorts his wife and children to
the depot, bid them good bye for month IN
the country, he should provide them with a bot
tie of Aliens Lung Balsam, the best remedy1n
the world for coughs and colds, Price, Roc,
SIC. AMI 81 per bottle, at Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

A so cent bottle of DR.. Bigelow's Positive
Cure will promptly and thoroughly cure the
worst case of recent cough, cold or throat or
lung trouble. Buythe dollar bottle for chronic
cases.. Pleasant to take.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

When a mans notes are readily endorsed,
his credit is good. When public men en-
dorse Red Star Cough Cure as being safe,
and free from poisons, you may De GER
tain it is a great discovery. Price % cents,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

One word: one step may make or mar ones
whole future. DIR. Jones Red Glover Tonic is
the proper move when you have dyspepsia, bad
breath, piles, pimples, ague, malaria, low spfr-
its, headache, or any stomach or liver troubles.
30 cents,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15
A bad O men-Getting in debt.

= = All diseases of lower bowel, in.
Guiding pile tumors, radically cured. Book Of
particulars, 10 c,nts in stamps. Worlds Dis
pensary Medical Association, 668 Main street.
Buffalo. N. Y,
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For DYSPEPSIA, INDIGESTION. depression OF
spirits, general debility in their various forms,
also as a preventive against fever and ague and
other Intermittent fevers, the .Ferro-Phosphor-
ated Elixir Of Catisaya, made by Caswell, Haz-
ard & Co. Now York, and sold by all Druggists,
from fever or other sickness it has no equal.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

Never tlust a secret to a professional
cornet player. His business makes him a
blower.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15
The Mar In The maan.

How does the sailor know there 10 o man il
lie moon7 Because he has been to see seal and
tates that whenever he has a cough or cold he
axes Tay1or's Cherokee Remedy O Sweet Gum
md Mullen,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

Frazer Axle Grease.
Is kept by all dealers. One box lasts as long
as two of any of any other. Received medals
Ut State Fair, Centennial, and Paris Exposition.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

The best Ankle Boot and Collar Pads are
made of zinc and leather. Trythem,
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

Piso's Remedy for Catarrh is agreeable to use
It is not a liquid or a snuff. 50c.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15
Song of the harness maker--'Allt to thee lowe.
A sound investment--buying a drum.

Chronic nasal catarrh positively curel by
DR.. Sage's Remedy.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell it 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

Giants are always sorrowful men. They
are always troubling people withtheirs size.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

You can't learn too much, but you can
half learn too much.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15
FHIIRSFON'SS p 1y1sa TOOTH POWDER
U eeu,px Teeth Perfect and Gums Healthy.

n OnRs LOOK To introduce it we will give away
9S5 Self Acting Washing Machines. Send your
Name. p, o. and Express Office, CO.,
Richmond, New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

To chin a man doesn't make him a chinaman
The Opelousas courier., 1886-05-15

The coolest winter rel known in the
Southern States was III 1885.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13
From Prairie Center.

PRAIRIE CENTER, Feb. 9,-Very pleas
ant weather for this time of year. The
sleighing is gone, and we will not hear the
merry laughter of the boys and girls in the
still night air any longer.
A very sad affair happened in our midst
by which VIII McGrath lost his two little
children. The funeral took place on last
Sunday from his residence and was largely
attended.
Dan Burke, Sr, is on the jury this week.
That position suits Dan very we'll, for he
would ne in town most of the time any.
how. Will Kiley also is on the jury, and
TO see him coming up the street you would
think he was IN innocent young lawyer.
Mr.. p. F., one of WallaCe's most con
ceited young men, received the title OF
dude and Jumping Jack at the court house
last week. Well, never mind that T. II IS
poor town that can't afford one dude.
II. S. thinks he IS second Duncan be
cause he spent two weeks on the jury. 1t
is the opinion of some that he was fed on
the statutes, because he can plead law with
any man now.
There must be great attraction north for
j. o. d. He is seen passing most every
Friday night, and on one occasion during
the middle of the week
Dan Burke and VIII Buffers, Jr,, started
west with car load Of horses, where they
will remain until some time in July. Tel
ephOne wishes them success
Tim Curtain and Nike McGrath are not
in the meat market business very extern.
sively since Tim hit Nc over the eye with
the AK TELEPHONE,
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13
Vicinity Items.

Saturday was a big day in Ottawa
The streets were crowded by the folks
from the country, their sisters, their
cousins, their aunts and their sweethearts-
Our cotemporary, Ed. Nattinger, promul-
gates the idea that the court house is in
danger of fire from the steam pipes. Ed
has the nightmare on the court house ap-
paratus.
The assignees sale of the Pine Valley
stock farm, formerly owned by John b
Howe, FIVE miles north of Seneca, was sold
on Friday Of last week for $1,000. A
pretty good price for so acres of land.
Moose, the murderer, who deprived
Thiel, the young book agent, of his life
near Dixon, passed through here Monday
on his way TO Joliet to serve out his life
sentence.
Streator physicians will hereafter be en-
gagged according 10 the cooperative plan
by the labor organizations Of THAI city.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13
From Marseilles.

MARSEILIEs, Feb. 12.-IsaaC Gage, Esq.
of Brooktield, died last night at six o'clock.
The NJ NJ. Co recently shipped large
invoice Of wind mills TO their South Ameri,
can representative at Buenos Ayres. There
is no freight line direct to Buenos, and all
articles have to be carefully boxed and
numbered. They 90 by rail 10 New York,
then 10 England and then To South Ameri-
ca. II takes three months to complete the
trip. Passenger steamers 90 in about forty
days.
Mr. Eb. Barber has received the appoint
ment Of postmaster at Marseilles. lie
pleases his friends and of course displeaSes
his enemies. As fan as working tor the
interests of the democratic party, there is
not a man 10 the town who has spent his
money more freely or worked more hours
than Eb Barber. He has been constantly
al the poles at every election and full OF
ambition for his party. He certainly de-
serves something OF the party, il the rule,
''to the victOrs belong the spoils," is true.
The outgoing postmaster, ID. II. Slagle,
has been most efficient officer, c9mmad-
ing the respect and admiration OF the de
partment and of those who are patrons OF the
office. His knowledge of the postal laws
and customs might still be oi service 10 the
government
Mrs Myra Barger, nee Renfrew, formerly
of this place, now of Hastings, Neb., is
now visiting friends here.
The friends of the pastor of the Univer-
salist church, Rev J. Suaub, assembled last
evening at Mrs. JohnsOn's residence, and
when all was ready, formed line and took
the parsonage. They carried with them
those things that entertain the appetite and
as II was the twenty-tfth anniversary of
of Mr. and Mrs Straub's marriage, pres
eat OF fifty silver dollars. II was grand
time, and every one seemed 10 enjoy them
selves very much.
The bridge men have completed the
south shore span of the bridge.
A theatrical troupe plays three nights at
the rink Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Rev. O. Ii. Laing, of Joliet, will lecture
at the Universalist church on Monday even
ing next.
We understand that the orchestra are
preparing concert.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13

Here is sample Of ayOung lady fit to
he the wife of the best young man in this
county. Her name is Laura McBroom, OF
ChestervilIe, this state, and she Is plucky
Young Douglass county girl, being station
agent, baggage master and telegraph ope-
rator for the Midland railroad, and she fills
all three positions quite acceptably to the
management In addition she runs the
village lumber yard. The depot is moth,
ing but . freight car, dismanued and set
upon the ground, but the young. lady has
made its interior neat and attractive. The
floor Is covered with carpet and the walls
are neatly decorated with pictures and ar
tIcles Of voman's kandiwosk.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13

II is matter of regret that in introduC
ing Hoods Sarsaparilla its proprietors are
obliged to overcome certain distrust by
some people who have unfortunately
bought worthless compounds mixed by
persons ignorant of pharmacy. Messrs. G.
|. Hood Il Co are reliable pharmacists of
long experience, and they make no claims
for Hoods Sarsaparilla which cannot be
substantiated by the strongest proof. And
we say to those who lack confidence, read
the unsolicited testimonials in favor of
Hoods Sarsaparilla, and then prove its
merits by actual personal test We are
confident you will not be disappointed, but
will find il medicine of great value,
which can be implicitly relied upon. $50
doses 81.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13
RHEUMATISM ROUTED.



In the editorial columns of the Sylvania
Telephone, bearing date August l4th, the
editor, Col, VIM. L. Matthews jr., has the
following in reference TO remarkable cure
of rheumatism by Swift Specific:
ave know gentleman In this county
who, six months ago, was almost hope
less cripple from An attack of rheumatism
He could scarcely hobble across the room,
used crutches, and said himself that he had
little II any hope OF ever recovering We
saw him in our town last week, walking
about as lively as any other man, and In
the finest health and spirits. Upon our In.
quiry as to what had worked such won
derful change in his condition, he replied
that Swifts Specific had cured him. He
said he WAS on the eve Of starting for the
Hot Springs In search of relief but was
persuaded by one of his neighbors to try
Swifts Specific, and after using a dozen
and half bottles he has been transformed
from a miserable cripple to happy, heal.
thy man. He is one of our most worthy
and successful citizens, and is none other
than Mr.. f. B, Lambert.
For sale by all druggists Treatise on
Blood and Skin Diseases mailed free.
The SWIFT SPECIFIC Co., Drawer 3, At
lanta, Ga; n. Y, 1877 w. 23d ST.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13

Next to scarlet fever, there is no disease
among children more dreaded by parents
than whooping cough. 1t is liable TO come
at all seasons of the year; it exhausts the
strength Of the little ones and physicians are
often unable to check it. Mr.. f. w. Har.
Daugh of the Telegram, Baltimore, Mary
land, had six of his children, aged from
six 70 thirteen years, Frustrated with this
malady at one and the same time. A COM
plete cure was, however, effected by Red
Star Cough Cure, and Mr.. Harbaugh
writes that the cough, which generally
lasts nine weeks, left in four weeks, and
he is confident it would have disappeared
sooner if he had been aware of the exist
enCe OF such an invaluable remedy.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13
From Utica.

UTICA, Feb. 1.-THE west bound freight
train (No. 2l) on the Rock Island road ran
over Thomas Cruise about - miles east
of Utica, yesterday at O'Clock, cutting his
BODY In two at the waist The engineer
saws that he saw no one on the track, 50 he
must have been stealing ride from Otta-
wa, where he had been attending we'd
ding. He lived IA miles north of Utica
His relatives are here and have taken
charge of the remains The verdict Of the
coroner's jury was that he met his death
by accidentally falling from the train.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13

Edward Harvey Spellman's accomplice
in the robbery, who was indicted with him,
was on yesterday morning brought before
the court and plead guilty as an accessory
to the crime, and was sentenced by Judge
Blanchard TO one year in the nenitentiary,
Harvey was induced to plead guilty through
fear of having TO stand trial for perjury,
which could be clearly proven against him
by his testimony In the Spellman trial. He
was on his way TO Joliet shortly after being
sentenced.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1886-02-13

Credit is due the German women and ply
sicians for first using Red Clover. blossoms as
a medicine Best results are obtained when
combined with other medicinal roots and
herbs, az in Dr.. Jones' Red Glover Tonic
which is the best known remedy for all blood
diseases, stomach and liver troubles, PIN
Piles, cos,iveness, bad breath, piles, ague and
malarial diseases, indigestion, loss of appetite
low spirits, headache, and all diseases of the
kidneys. Price so cents Of E. Y. Griggs.