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The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26
fourteen Mistakes or Life.

Somebody has condensed the mistakes
of life, and arrived at the conclusion that
there are fourteen of them. Most people
would say, if they are told tho truth,
that there was no limit to the mistakes of
life; that they were like the drops in the
ocean or the sands of the shore in num-
ber, but it is well to be accurate. Here,
then, are fourteen great mistakes: ut
is q great mistake to set up u own
standard OF right and wrong, and judge
people accordingly; 70 measure the en-
ioyEaent Of Others BY our own; to expect
uniformity Of opinion in this world; to
look for judgement and experience in
youth; to endeavor to mould all DISPOSE
tions alike; to yield to immaterial tribes;
to look for perfection in ourown actions;
to worry ourselves and others with what
cannot be remidied; not to alleviate all
that needs alienation as far as lies in o u
power; 10 consider everything impossi-
bic that we cannot perform to believe
only what our finite minds can grasp; TO
expect TO be able TO understand every
thing.
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BreaIcsseg Men DoaUaa.

The cause of much Of the premature
d~ecrepitude and nerve degeneracy and
breakdown is ii the many Inventions man
has devised whereby HE robs himself o.
timely rest. The morning newspaper,
often read through before breakfast; the
telephone in his house, 10 call him at
any and all times aside from his repose;
the electric Light, to keep his brain un-
duly stimulated through the retinae; the
railroad and the sleeping-coach, which
may keep him continuously on the rail Gf
he chooses to travel, for many weeks
without rest from the noisonle and ex-
hasistive cerebro-spinal conclusions Of
this mode Of travel, hasty meals, and tel
eprams md business, and nightmare
sleep, all commingled, wither and wreck
lives innumerable, which, under wiser
management, might end differently; and
tie needless noises Of Che city the bells
and whistles, bowling hucksters, noisy
street cars, yelling hoodInms, that make
night mdeous With their howls-hasten
the premature ending Of useful lives and
When, super-added TO ali this unphysilog-
ical strain, We have the assault II 4 pesti-
Ience thas poisons, like cholera, how
much exemption can such overweight
organisms expeeI How much Of resist
ing Immunity ean such overstrainad and
exhausted nerve fierce oppose 70 the I'M
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Surptrtnn Terrible Hounds.

Mr.. Puxton tells us that a trappel
named Glass and his companion were one
day setting their beaver traps in a stream
aear the River Platte, when they saw a
large bear turning up the turf close by,
searching for roots. The men crcpt to
the thicket, fred at him, and wounded
him severely. The animal groaned,
jumped up from the ground, and snort,
ing with pain aud fury, charged tow,
ards the place from whence came the
smoke of the rifles. The men rushed
through the thicket, but their speed was
impeded by the underwood, SO that the
| ..nfuriated beast soon came up with them;
Mt that moment Glass stumbled and fell.
When he rose, the bear stood before him
on its kinds legs; he called instantly to
his companion to fire, he himself sending
the contents of his pistol into the bears
body, which, with the blood streaming
from its nose and mouth, knocked the
pistol away with n paw while it stuck
the claws of the other into the flesh of
his antagonist and rolled with him on
the ground. Glass managed to reach his
knife and plunge it several times into
the bear, while the latter wal tearing his
flesh with Tooth and claw. At length,
blinded with blood and exhaustion, the
knife fell from Glasss hand, and he
tainted. His companion fed to the
camp and told his party of the sad fate
of their companion. Assistance was in
stantly sent. Glass still breathed, but
the bear lay dead across him. The trap
per's flesh was torn away in slips, and
Jumps of of it lay beside him; his scalp
hung bleeding v e his face, which was
much torn. The men, thinking ne was
already dead, dragged the bear off his
body and took away his hunting shirt,
moccasins, and arms, and returned to
the camp, saying they had completed his
burial. Months elasped, and some OF
the party were on their way to a trading
port with skins, when they saw a horse.
man approach them with a face SO scar.
red and disfgured that they could not
distinguish bis features. The stranger
accosted one of the party, exelaiming in
. hollow voice, .Hurrah, Bill, my boy,
you thought I was killed, did your Just
hand me ove my horse and gun, lad.
I'm not dead yet, you see. Astonishment
and horror seized the party, some oil
whom believed him both dead and buried.
Glass told them that he knew not how
long he had lain insensible, but when he
revived he was obliged to subsist on the
bears flesh. As soon as he had strength
to crawl, he tore off as much of it as he
could carry, and crept down to the river.
He had suffered tortures from wounds,
cold, and hunger before he reached the
fortress, eighty miles distant, living
meantime chiefly on roots and berries.
The Noon.
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The Girl of To-Day.

Ths girl Of to-day is generally prof.
s;snt ii needle-work. She cannot only
a;far her own dresses, but cut and make
those and her underclothing as well.
she has q knack at trimming her hats and
furnishing up her wardrobe, and does
6er full share at helping the dressmaker,
Vbo comes to assume Charge of the spring
id fall sewing. She understands the
ssrious branches of mending. and takes
shat division of labor off her mothers
hands, as well as the care of parlors and
aining-room, the arranging Of flowers,
the supervision of the manners and
sppareI Of the younger children, and
senetimes of their studies, too.
Let full justice be done to the ''girl of
tie PERIOD OF, rather, let there be a
SeaF comprehension of what should be
really represented by that much-abuscd
phrase. It is not fair to take the weak
specimens of the sex as types
Il ! class comprising workers, with
roag conceptions of life, its response
biities and burdens, and a steady pur-
pose to bear them according to the best
b fheir fiility.--Paaad ylphSia Press.
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PEARLS OF

He who forsees calamities suffers them
twice over.
| II a life will bear examination in every
hour of it, it is pure indeed.
If we did but know how little some en-
Joy the things they possess, there would
not be much envy in the world.
True honor is that which refrains from
doing in secret what it would not do
openly, and where other laws are want
ing imposes a law upon itself.
One unquiet, perverse disposition dis
tempers the peace and unity of a whole
family or society, as one jarring instru-
ment will spoil a whole concert.
Live on what you have; live, if you
can, on less. Do not borrow, either for
vanity or pleasure; the vanity will end in
shame, and the pleasure in regret.
If we could only give ourselves half an
hours serious reflection at the close of
every day, we should every week preach
to ourselves seven of the best sermons
that could be uttered.
To feel always more disposed to see
the favorable than the unfovorable side
Of things, is a turn of mind which is
more happy to possess thaa to be born to
an estate of ten thousand a year.
There is one special reason why we
should endeavor to make children rs
happy as possible, which is that their
early youth forms a pleasant or unpleas
ant background to all their after life.
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Fastest shoUimg on Record.

Talking about quick shaves, said i
passenger on d Rock Island suburban
train, 81 came down to the depot the
other day just four minutes before train
time. ] ran into that shop across the
way, kept by Mrs. Whatshername, and
said, Gimme a three-minute shave. AL
right said she; sit down. And Tn
blamed if she didn't go over my face in
good shape in just three minutes by the
watch, and ! got brushed off and caught
my train nicely
This stirred up the story-tellers. One
man had been shaved in two minutes,
another in a minute and a half and so on.
Just wait till you hear from me- said
a low-browed, tough-looking passenger.
For seven years ! shaved in a shor
where one barber run the same razor over
an average Of sixty faces an houl. What
do you think of thatY'
Impossible, y exclaimed several listen.
ers in chorus.
..No, it isn't impossible continued
the low-broWcd man. This barber
didn't do anything but use his razor.
The mel lathered their own faces whils
waiting their turn, and a boy handed
him freshly honed razors. Seven o.
eight slashes was a shave, and the Gus.
toners wiped their own faces after leav.
ing the chair
How much did the barber charge |
headan
Nothing; and he got no wages. He
wa the barber in Jacksonville Prison
- Chicago Herald.
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nzDIES, DEPARTMENT..
uonarey eairls and Beauties.

pablic attention Of late has been
Ind 8 great deal to what are termed
smles girls. "Homes are made happy
g honely girls, who are not much
s:lked about in society," says n con-
s.s.,o.ary. Well, it is true. There is
s.,nsthing about the honest-faced,
.s,elg girl that comforts and assures the
.ss,sre man. He is not afraid of her,
s.ss nat hesitate to ask favors, never
ss.ss Is if he is trcspassing upon her
md. and always knows where he stands.
pst III this need not discourage the ac-
,aoWledged beauty. The Telegraph
,sskes bold to say that it has known
ss,,e pretty girls who were home angels,
ul,e Isbored faithfully under the dis
s5yantage Of superior charms and finally
.stIed down to become good wives. Let
s nil who is gifted with beauty feel
s~ensaged.-Mdcon (Ga) Telegraph.
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refeRraph opsrators,

There evidently is n kind of business
IN which women seem to be well fitted,
I@a from the number engaged in il,
pal that, says the Nep Fork Woyzd, j.
biography. StroIling about the city and
5Rppiag into almost any telegraph office
Rm Harlem to tho Battery there may be
a the female operator, and, as q gem
Ahsug. she will be seen To be young
@ sesty and wideawake to her bnsi-
She will sometimes have about
Rz number Of subordinatcs of the OPP
es|ss asx ii the form of eailoW youths
ssa messenger boys, over whom she
88aeaAs it with d right royal will and an
y authority THAT Is charming to be-
aala Generally these young women are
leasant and obliging only occasion
Ai|5 will ono come across d terror, whose
look will freeze him to the marrow.
asgsFeysr they all seem to give satisfac-
'AsH e their employers and to attend
sil 90 their work. and appear to be
pialy monopolizing the telegraphic
Msines Far out on the western plains,
sgcger there ii road station, almost
variablY the traveller secs Il pretty lace
muslin curtain lit the window, 4 bird
hanging up aioft, and some flower
1s%%ak~S.< ~. varrtzs sill as q Nsnn
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A Society Bee-Hlve.

There is always the hostess with her
danghter at the top of the stairs, sur
minded by a crowd who have bowed or
ihaken hands with that lady, and who
siterWard appear as if they were trying to
Atds themselves from her and her off
psing as fast as possible, says a writer in
9lpef's Magazine, describing a crowded
fashionable ball in London. The must
cans are blockaded in n corner, and
fonnd the doors the blaek-coated young
men cluster like bees in swarming time.
Mothers and daughters are ranged two
Vi three deep round the walls, the more
ortunate of the former sitting, but
many on foot. In the middle of the
son, reduced to an irregular space of
out ten feet by six, struggling couples
bat one against another. On their faces
hle expressed various emotions-high
spirits and depression, malice and good
anaor pleasure and pain.
The floor o~scillates; wax candles
sprinkle their substance literally about;
hot young men open windows and chilly
dowagers shut them. Now and then .
baank coat detaches itself from the mass
hssF tie door, and with D patronizing air
. partner, or makesa few gracious
observations to a chaperone.
Eserything is sound and tumult, the
9A approach to repose being On the
Ask stair, where two Or three couples
VI u / bliasful state watching other
couples wedge their way to the tea-room
taEoaga opposing masses who press back
E the dancing. In the tea-room is q still
aenseE fhrong, above which arns are
lfqised waving tea-cupss glasses Of lemon
lafs ices and other light refreshments.
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Hts Regular WasA-Dan.

tsTTsnaE this train about two hours LATER
asked q passenger Of the conductor on q
branch Dakota road.
ssYes, I reckon bout that much.p
nlTelI, what's the troubled"
aoh, its Monday
ssNFhaE's that got to do with itlp
why, Jon bee, I cant never get 81
good / start Monday morting-have 10
tend the baby While my wife gets out
washing, ron know. Just you wait till
tomorrow morning and AT pull out be-.
fore sunrise -Esfsuine fDakotGl BsU.
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The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

Itsaid that ID the anthracite coal fields
Of Pennsylvania between Saamokin and
Scranton, there are about two Thousand
persons who are members Of the Greek
ahurch.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

that you cannot afford ta neglect that catarrhs
ton, to insanity, to dedthl Don't you know
that it can be easily cured? Doa't You know
that while the thousand and one nostrums
Sage's Catarrh Remedy is a certain cure? 1t
has stood the test of years, and there are hum
dreds Of thousands of grateful men and wom-
to its efficacy. All druggists.
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The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oh
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and sweet. Patients who have once taken it
prefer it to all others. Physicians have de-
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market. Made by CasWell, Hazard d Co.. New
VOrk
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

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any other cathartic. They are pleasant to
lake and mild in their operation, Smaller
than ordinary pills and inclosed in glass walls;
virtues unimpaired. By druggists.
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VIM. Black, Abingdon, Iowa, was cured of
cancer of the eye by DR.. Jones' Red Clover
Tonic, which cures all blood disorders and dis
eases of the stomach, liver and kidneys. The
best tonic and appetizer known. 0cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26
They VIII Not DO 1t.

The United States government issues 1905
different books a year.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26
Breach. Rupture, or Herni

Vases with trimmings Of lilac flowers are
new and very attractive.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

IF you have Cutting, scalding, or Singing
sensations in the parts when voiding urine
Swamp-Root will quickly relieve and cure.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

PREVENT crooked boots and blistered heels
by wearing Lyons Patent Heel Stitfeners.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26
"This Can't be Beat.''

If a mans word is not as good as his oath,
both are worthless.
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Breach Rupture, or EfeFnIHs
cnres guaranteed in the worst cases. No
knife or truss treatment. Pamphlet and refer
ences. 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association, 663 Main Street, buft'i)'
N Y.
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A Kissing Runner

When is a kiss like a rumor? !, fSeni j. goes
from mouth to mouth. Every one should give
rurnor to the fact that DR.. Biggers' Hucklebcrry
Cordial is a cure for diarrh9a, dysentery and
cramn collie.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

CHAPPED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap, made by
Caswell, Hazard q Co. New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

Best, easiest to use and cheapest. Piso'S
Remedy for Catarrh. By druggists. Soc.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26
DAME Won TX

How to make a bowling swell-Stick a
pin into him.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

Lying is easier than telling the truth, but the
truth lasts longer.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26
VINEGAR BirrERs

is the great Blood Purifier and Life-giving
Principle; a Gentle Purgatiye and Tonic; @ perfect
Renovation and Invigorator of the system.
I'm Vinegar Eitters there is vitality but
no alcoholic or mineral poison.
Diseases of tEle Skin, of whatever name
or nature, are literally dug up and carried cut of
thesystem in a short time by the use Of the Bitters.
Vinegar Bitters allays feverishness. It re-
Lieves, and in time cures Rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Gout, and similar painful diseases.
Vinegar Filters cures Constipation ana
prevents Diarrh9a.
Never before has a medicine been COM
pounded possessing the power Of VINEGAR BIT.
TIERS to heal the sick.
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books for ladies, for farmers, for merchants, our
on Intemperance and Tobacco, which last should
be read by every child and youth in the land.
eAny two of the above books mailed free on
receipt Of four cents for registration fees. .
R.H. Mcdonald Drug Co., $50 Westinghouse. NY.
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The man who suspects every one should be
suspected by everyone.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

All men are equal before the law, 'It
not before the muther,in-law.
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Instantly Relieved.

Instantly Relieved.
Mrs. Ann Lacour, of New Orleans, La, writes: ST
have a son who has been sick for two years he has
been attended by oar leading physicians, but all to
no purpose. This morning he had his usual spell Of
coughing, and was SO greatly Frustrated in conse.
kuence that death seemed imminent. We had in tie
house a bottle of DR.. WIN. HALLS BALsAm FOR TIE
;.u:Gs. purchased by my husband. who noticed yo' r
Advertisement yesterday. We administered it and
ne was instantly. relieved"
The claret vintage in France in 1885 was the
smallest for many years. q
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

There is a hen in Florida that lays two
eggs a day. This country will be ruin
ed By cheap labor.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-06-26

.CIergyTnen and physicians recommend Hairs
Hair Renewerf for diseases OF the scalp and hair
Ayers Ague Cure neutralize5 the miasmatic
poison which causes fever and asue.
Very rich decorations of china and glassware
are ruby red cherries.
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n .l.'4 sS.!I!
A NEW METHOD.

GEEDS FOR RIAT..-T Corn, best yielder
~ known, Scared stalks Cannon Bah Cabbage, sure
70 head. winter keeper; Hogeysnckle Watermelon,
good for eating. These are all very superior new seeds
which I wish introduced, and mail all for dime or any
one for nickel. Jas. Hasley, Seed Grower, Madison, Ark.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-12-03

School is progressing well under the
management Of Grant Eastman.
At a special meeting Of school dis
trict, No. 81, w. II. Klum wss elected
school director.
Much grain has been sown here this
fall, and it looks well.
Flowing and seeding still go on.
There was dance at DR.. Hagons on
Thanksgiving evening.
A horse was stolaa from David Peter
sons barn last week, and after being
ridden hard all night, was turned loose
with the halter. The party who did
this shabby trick is known, and his
conduct will doubtless be investigated
BY the next Grand Jury.
Eastman Bros. are building new
house. w. III. Klum,the builder.
Rumor has il that 4. g. Eastman
VIII take unto himself wifO, about the
holidays.
Supt. Reid visited our school .ast
week, the second visit within month.
Come again.
B. and Z. Mills are at Yaquina Bay.
BIS health is very poor. Hope the trip
may Lelp him.
Rev. Caiby has been holding revi-
val meeting at Rock Hill for two weeks
he discontinued bis work last Wednes-
day night, net having had muck sue
cess. A Rock KILLER.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-12-03

''There is way that ssemeth right
unto a man, bat the end thereof are the
ways Of death" It may seem right to
the Corvallis Chronicle to berats Pres
idsnt Cleveland BY saying that "he has
shOwn himself beartlsss, not only in his
treatment Of Union soldiers, but in
every case Of sufFeSing that would ap-
peal to ths heart Of man Of any feel
ing" President Cleveland has con-
tributed Of his means to relieve the
suffering Of Charleston, Sabine Pass and
other places, as other people have done.
Some people are actually blind enough
TO think the President could officially
relieve the sufferisg Of the people. No,
candOr eOmpsls US to say that the abOYe
charge Of the Chronicleis utterly ground
lens and without shadow Of Justification.
It is unworthy the head and heart Of
iks author.
The state rights democrat. [volume] (Albany, Linn County, Oregon) 1865-1900, 1886-12-03

A snow white owl was seen in this
vicinity the frat of last week.
Mr.. p. recently became the pos
SCISSOR Of fcrocious pup, and imme-
diateIy gave warning 10 the young
men TO keep away from his place,
''ubi mel ibI apes
Mr.. Allison, who came to Oregon
last summer to visit and look at the
country, has recently moved here.
Shortly after his return 70 Minnesota
cyclOne came along and demolished
his barn and all his machinery, and he
concluded he liked Oregon the best,
so he packed up his household goods,
shipped his horses. and ducks, aDd, 10
company with his family, arrived at
Harrisburg the first Of last week. He
wishes to buy land, but thinks he
likes the country over at Kings Val
ley the best Of any he has seen.
Mr.. o. p. Coshow came up on busi-
ness one evening last week, and was
entertained by Mr. Dinwiddie. His
visit was very brief one, as the train
did not get Ia until after dark and
went before daylight tho next morn
ing.
Tom Morrow had the misfortune
to fall down, while carrying an axe,
one day last week, and received a
severe cash in bis wrist.
@. B. Cole, Of Leaburgh, was the
guest of the Henri brothers the flrst
OF this week.
Our nelghbor, Mrs. James Nolan, Is
lying quite i'll at Eugene City. May
she soon recover.
Miss Bertha Brownson is staying
at Eugene City at present.
Quite an extensive barn Is being
bullt on tho Wheeler farm.
Miss Ada Il. Henry has Issued In
vitations for an Apron party for next
Thursday evening