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The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Curious IRON JeUeJry.

But few who have admired the beauti-
fully finished steel Observation-Disclosures,
bracelets, brooches, clasps, ctc.-some,
times worn by ladies, have taken the
trouble to ascertain that they seldom con
sist of other than cast iron, Or to consid'
er what a very superior class of metal
must be employed in their manufacture,
yet after a moments thought one knows
not which most to admire, the elegance
of the finished work, the intrieacy of the
pattern and the consequent skill of the
molder, or the fine quality of the metal
that may be induced to assume such elab-
crate and, intricate forms. Some of the
articles, as brooches, have a beauty OF
network almost rivaling Italian flagree
in gold, yet it is nothing but cast iron.
The polish is perfect, and, unlike either
gold or silver, it is not easily furnished,
even when exposed to the action of the
carbonic acid of a crowded, ill-ventilated
room. The luster has not the trying vel,
low or orange of gold, nor the glazing
white of silver, but a clear blush, al,
most transparent sheen, from which the
light is reflected as from the diamond,
And when cut into facets, as are some of
the ornamental buttons for ladies' dresses,
they almost rival the sparkle of the brill
liant. The polishing of the facets is per
formed upon an ordinary buff wheel
dressed With crocus. Berlin iron is also
largely employed in casting statuettes,
elcctro-plated or lacquered to resemble
bronzes, for which they are frequently
sold, and to which they are in nowise in
ferior, except in the intrinsic value of the
material, as the popularity of the iron
used is its capacity for easy flowing wher
in a fused state, and thus perfectly filling
the most minute portions of the mold
Public Opinion.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Madfrecteu Enthusiasm

A gentleman who listened to Sam
Jones tells the following as illustrative OF
the peculiar methods of the revivaIist:
He was delivering an especially fervid
address, and a little old woman who sat
well up in front was constantly interrupt
ing him with shrill-voiced and ear-pierc
ing Explanations of ssBless the Lord!'
and "Glory Hallelujah!" 'tAmen" and
other campmeeting eceentricities. Jones
stood It for a time, but finally stopped his
address and turning to the woman said:
sssister, enthusiasm is q good thing if it
is only genuine. But you remind me Of
i little steamboat that used to u up a
stream down in the country where ]
came from. II had . very small boiler
and j very big whistle, and every time
the pilot blew the whistle the boat stop
bed. Now let the boat go o..
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To clean Gtass ana s~iuver~are.

Egg shells crushed into small bits and
shaken we'll in dceanters three parts filled
with cold water will not only clean them
thoroughly, but make the glass look like
new. By rubbing with a flannel dipped
in the best whiting the brown d~iscolora.
ton may be taken off cups in which Gus
tards have been baked. Again, all of us
are aware that emery powder will remove
ordinary stains from the white ivory
knife handles, and that the lustre Of
morocco leather is restored by vanishing
with white of egg. Nothing, it is said,
is better to clean silver with than alcohol
OF ammonia, finishing with a little whit
ing on a soft cloth. When putting away
the silver tea.or coffee pot which is mo-
in use every day lay a stick across thu
top under cover. This will allow fresf
air to get in and prevent the mustiness o
the contents familiar to boarding hous'
sufferers.-Art and Decoration.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Then and Now.

aThe golden age of great Elizabeth
.npears but bare and poor when con
.ssted with our own. Women-servants
gere paid about three dollars a year, be-
.ides one dollar for clothing, and meat
nd drink. Most of the gentry gave
.heir servants but one substantial meal
each day.
ghc houses of farmers and mechanics
wcre still, for the most part, huts, with
ett chimneys; the smoke escaped by
aooys and windows, after it. had we'll
niah blinded the inmates. Even the
sreat palaces, as the French ambassador
Wpofted, were without carpets, ethc
SaOrs being strewed with rushes, which
,smain for months, receiving mud, bones
I'LL grease from the table, and filth Of
HUN kind, until the stencil and vermin
il these great houses are fnsupportable.'
fhc plague which ragged in England in
those days wassdue to the %uncleanly con-
aision Of the houses.
StYada gives an account of the wed
aine of the son Of Archbishop Parker te
ip laughter of the Bishop Of Chiches-
III. which contrasts oddly with the
nhghi6cenee and cost of a marriage now
Il wealthy families i'm the United States
tThc bride had with her as dover {
gslaing; for her apparel, ten pounds; o
own stock, twelve pounds; and O
bleainen, one damask cloth and ont
bvel, two pillow-bears, two long
a%AEions, one silver salt apd standing
pIs and, when they rode to visit he
neither, ton pounds in money"
Napkins and tablecloths were seldom
ased; forks were almost unknown. Ever
lid dainty Lady Gray made her breakfas
III sWine-fesh and ale," cutting ant
tsaring the meat by the aid of a knit
ind her fingers.
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Changed Her Mind.

Il southern lady tells this story in Har-
N Magazine. I was sitting ona train
abpat to leave Richmond, Virginia, for
Petersburg, when q bridal party came on,
hid one Of the bridemaids occupied the
vacant seat by my side. The coach was
crowded, and her special escort could
aot find d seat, but contented himself
Standing in the aisle at her side, CON
vfssing about the events of the day. It
bHeanse dark, and / closed the book /
hid been reading, and leaned my head
On The window, and closed my eyes, sim
p 10 rest them. Nothing was further
fFpn nly thoughts than to be an caves
aWpper, but SO in the event ] proved to
Al fol in the darkening twilight the
absorbed couple, supposing me to be
aaleep, settled into loves low tone, !"
eaeh word of which struck upon my ear
taear d. u ben, for III his carnestness ne
leaned on the back of the seat in front OF
u, bis face, al yfou can picture for your
self, forming with the lady's ear and
nln5 N cquilateral triangle. In free
America, and On 4 public conveyance, ]
dill not think it necessary to remind
them ii MY presence, Presently be bent
doser, and whispered: You must know
this time what my attentions 20 you
mean. May ! hope that ! may claim you
II miner
after d little pause she said, am
Very sorry, but I am afraid our paths
through life will have 40 diverge' 4
HID ezpostulated, Of course then, heav-
ng i deep sigh, walked away.
The twilight deepened. and I still
Hsted my eyes. After q while the dis
e~onsoIate lover returned, and renewed
lis suit. saying: ST have spent ffteel
wratched minutes. Can you give me n
hopeG
Her voice ID the cleaning SOUNDED
music to him, j have no doubt, .
e answered 81 have been thinking
svsk What told you. No one know
Viii will be ii the future, and perhap
aH paths may converge
Hill then the whistle blew for ny sfa
ieB Ma gathering up my possessions
preparing u depart, when he ex
mined joyfully "Do you get OF here
eW nns u help yotl with these an
dining eyes 10 took ny aatehel ans
and helped me Of even control
himself ID far i ID bow respectful,
ls
aoking back ! could zee the lad',
NJ at h the window, and the ZAP
sFs sitting ~ her side. The whlstI
as rain started, and-ths curtai
~ mere trimmed With othe
II stripes than combined vii
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

The fashionable gem of the day in
psris Is the oudja. The oudja is simply
/. charm, the virtue of which lies in the
,.cs that it is as old as the pyramids.
I'M oudja is made of a delicate paral-
Hslegran Of gold or silver, in which
seen an eye, elongated in form,
q, which falls a tear and divides into
9msller drops. It serves as an ornament
III charms, brooches, pins and especially
~facelets.
4 strange and inexplicable symbol, the
india was, nevertheless, at once adopted
I, people of taste and elegance. In
loodon it is creating a Juror.-Jewelers'
Wpklv.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
r,aan.1fe nf Hfs Tr1feafna,

seThere's nothing like honesty said
the Indiana inn-keeper, s.and I'm proud
to say every oneo Of my children il carry
ina out the noble precepts that infused
into their minds when they were young.
by the way, MIR. Husher, what has
become Of your children
A5Nell, Harry and Dick are manufac-
turing oleomargarine n New York
George IS running ! policy shop n Chi
caao. and Lizzie and Ella are Just nov
Circaasian girls II i Buffalo dime nsa'
eeum.-IsdBits.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

rlDrES, DEPARTMENT.
yVonnen's Ingenuity.

j, nave heard Of several cases of fe~
!. Ingenuity in aiding the escape of
ss .s.srs. Here is one. The criminals
ESD hsndcuffed, and with their escort
cd awaiting the train which would
'..vey them to the county Jail. Sud
I'm d woman rushed through the
,,DWd Of spectators, and, with a shower
4 tears cried out: ''Kiss me goodbye,
sa.p The escort good-naturedly al
aved the process of OSCILLATION to be
arorned and the sheriff smiled feeiingly.
III woman passed a key from her own
II The prisoners mouth, with which he
sedid the "bracelets'' and escaped while
e train was in motion. -Ch@n'6ers
bRrn0l.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Fashion Notes.

cardinal.
Birds and ornaments, butsno flea fers. is
the millinery mandate.
Hats and bonnets of thelsame material
as the dress are in vogue.
White mahogany is the present asthet-
ic craze in bedroom furniture.
V-shaped necks filled in with lace are
more popular than the square cut.
Wool canvas has colorrd embroidery
in floral and conventional designs.
Large checks for skirts.and boys kits
have solid colored bodices and waists.
Fringes in all colors are formed of
twisted strands of very narrow fringe.
Quantities of Hamburg edgiDg and in
sertion will be used on Summer toilets.
Walls are more and more hung with
c~retonne and satin in preference to paper.
Mous9uataire gloves are more fashion
able than those which require b%uttoning.
Mohair trimmings have dots of tinsel
through the centre, and are edged with
tinsel.
Undertaking is now frequently made
of silk and is more deliberately trimmed
than ever.
Norfolk bodices will be again worn, as
well as position bodices which are short
on the hips.
Persian lawn is much in favor for white
| Summer dresses; it is inexpensive, and
washes well.
Zephyrs with lend and end" white
ground have threads of all colors running
through them.
Bunehcs of tinselled feathef-tips are
much worn on the hair with evening
Summer toilets.
Zephyrs with dainty broken checks
and small plaids are designed for
children's wear.
French percales are shown in beautiful
designs and c~olorings. They arc in plain
and coral stripes and set figures.
Cloth of gold and silver on colored
ground, the ''samite" of lagos long gone
by, " is made up in evening mantlcs.
Scotch zephyrs arc of exceedingly soft
finish and delicate coloring. They are
to be had in Roman stripes, plaids and
checks.
Ginghamsin blue, tan, brown, eeru
and cream, richly embroidered, form en-
tire dresses, with vest. collars and cuffs
of velvet.
S~ateens, with stripes of black alternat'
ing with white mauve or pink, have a soi1
silken sheen. These stripes vary IRON
an inch to a hair line.
Some of the feather fans have a row
of birds sitting upon a telegraph wlrt
painted on them. The contour of thu
birds heads is cut out at the top OF thu
fan.
sateens, with dark brown ground
have tiny catkins in shaded colors spTin
killed. over them; Others, with darl
ground, have Turkish figures in a variet!
of colors.
Delicate gold necklaces are composed
of a single cord with festoons OF core
each caught up with a turquoise. From
the centre of each festoon depends
small pear-shaped pearl.
Coffee-bean jewelry is of the iates
of fashions fancies. Studs and sieey
thinks arc made of a single bean of anne
thyst. Brooches have the real pollshe'
coffee bean as well as the amethystine Sc
amid leaves of gold. The cases OF thl
jewelry are Of coffee sacking, tied at tn
four corners.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

John Kuhn, Of Lafayette. II had a very
narrow escape from death. This is his owl
story: One year ago | was in the last stages O.
Consumption, Our best physicians gave m,
case up. I finally got so low that our doctor
said I could not live twenty-four hours. NJ.
friends then purchased a bottle of DR., WIN
HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS, which bene
fitted me. l continued until l took nine bot
Ties. am now in perfect health, having use'
no other medicine" ~
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Road to Success.

A mans best help is himself, his own
heart, his resolute ~purpose-it cannot be
done by proxy. A mans mind may be
aroused by another, but he must mould
his own character. What if a man fails
in one thing2 Let him try again-he
must quarry his own nature. Let him
try hard, and try again, for he does not
know what he can do till he tries.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
"Unalterable composure'' is probably the
freshest wrinkle in society behavior.

The Nineteenth Century Club is an organ.
ization that will consist of an equal number OF
men and women. It is hardly to be expected
that they will agree on all subjects; but it can
surprise no one to learn that DR.. Pierce's
golden Medical Discovery" is unanimously
pronounced the most successful remedy ex-
tant, for pulmonary consumption, as has been
demonstrated in hundreds of cases; it positive.
" arrests this disease mi restores health and
strength, if administered in its early stages.
BY druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
"a miss is as good as a mile" and a
great deal better. You can't kiss a mile.

Mr.. Wesley sisson, a ~well-known lawyer
of Chicago, was SO helpless with sciatlca
and infammatory rheumatism that ne
could not feed himself. Nothing relieved
his sufferings until he used St. Jacobs
Oil. 1t conquered all pain and he rose a
cured man.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

NoAPPETITE, LOW SPIRITS, HEADACHE,
fatulency, sleeplessuess, languor, con
stipation-are these, or any of them,
among your ailments? If so, try DR..
WALKERS VINEGAR BITTERs, and tell
your sick friends its effects; this is the
only advertisement the medicine requires.
1t has spread from house to house, from
village to village, all V the land, il
this way.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

A woman, it is said, is no older than she
looks. Many women, however. look double their
actual age by reason of those functional disor-
ders which wear upon the nerves and vitality,
and which, if unchecked, are liable to change
down invalid. DIR. Pierce's "Fayorite Prescrlp-
tom will positively cure every irregularity
and weakness peculiar to the sex, and requires
but \ single trial to prove its SURPRISING merit.
Price reduced to one dollar. By druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

Chief Engineer John r. Cantlin, Of the
Philadelphia Fire Department, says that
he was cured of a terrible cold by Red
Star Cough Cure, and that he has given
it to his men with most satisfactory re-
SultS
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Anew Cincinnati paper is crafty calico
the Earth, so every one will want it.

IT'S FREQUENTLY REcoMMENDEp.-,Mr. He
Mooney, Astoria, ILL.,, writes that Aliens Lung
Balsam, which he has sold for fifteen years
gives satisfaction. IT'S recommended by the
medical profession hero. 25e., SOC. and 81 pei
bottle, at Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

Young or middle-aged men, suffering from
nervous debility or kindred affections, should
address with 10 cents in stamps for large, trea-
fise' Worlds Dispensary Medical Association,
6R3 Main street. Buffalo, NY.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

The purest, sweetest and best Cod Liver Oil
In the world, manufactured from fresh, healthy
livers, upon the seashore. It is absolutely pure
orefer it to all others. Physicians have de-
cided ie superior to any of the other oils in
market. Made by Caswell, Hazard q Co., New
varE ..#
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

ASS toilet luxury, Halls Hair Remover nevet
fails to give satisfaction,
Sufferers from Bronchitis will find speedy re-
lief by taking Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

When you need a friend, select o true one.
DR., Jones' Red Glover Tonic is the best friend
mankind has for all diseases of the stomach,
liver and kidneys. The best blood purifier and
tonic knowns SO cents.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

More substantial benefit can be obtained
from a 50 cent bottle of DR.. Bigelow,s Positive
Cure than a dollar bottle OF any other cough
remedy. It is a prompt, safe and pleasant cure
for all throat and lung troubles
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

Cannibals are strangely human-in thei1
tastes.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

The best Ankle Boot All Collar Pads al
made of zinc and leather.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

ThesBoxang Dancing Master. .
Why is a dancing master ik a tree ne les Is
.r ron loss II vitality. Tellhim to take Taylor's
!berokee Remedy Of Sweet Gum and Mullen.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

A calico party-The pretty girl that answer
tha door hell.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

CENn NAME QUICK for PROT. Moody's New illustrated
AIN IL Book on Dress Making, New Doiman, and Mantle
-Entsing, etc. Agents sell 10 q day. Prof.M00DY, Cineinnati,Os
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

If afflicted with sore eyes use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water Druggists sell
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

49, FINE Blooded Cattle. Sheep, Hogs,
- Poultry, dogs for sale: Catalog1es with
f50engravings free, N. +. Boyer& Co, Coatesville, Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

The best cough medicine is Piso's Cure for
Consumption. Sold everywhere. 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

m g Obtained. Send stamp for
8A NV - Inventors Guide. L. BfSG-
HAM, Patent Lawyer, Washington, D. c.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

CHApPED HANDS, face, pimples and rough
skin cured by using Juniper Tar Soap. made by
Caswell, Hazard Il Co. New York.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

Some men never get fighting mad. The!
draw the line at a safe place.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17
Remarkable Escane.

No one knowst the value of flowers who hasn1
botany.
The Opelousas courier., 1886-04-17

and WHISKY HABITS cured
f|S at home without pain Beck 0s
UE parsisnlarg sent Free; a.
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1t doesn't require much to start a sensa-
tion-stopping it is the trouble.
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m AP@a%A WANTED For q Good Selling
M I'LL u NSA A Household Article. Send 2-cent
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NE1VoU9

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Bill Nye's Experies CO,

Bill Nye, writing from his winter re-.
sort in the mild climate of Wisconsin,
says; MY little daughter recently
burnt the palm of her hand very
severely, and after had wet it we'll
with d remedy which had never
before used, and put my handkerchief
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II again the other day on tho frozen
cheek Of little child two years old
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Walker Lake bulletin. (Hawthorne, Nev.) 1883-1926, 1886-11-17
100 MANY PEOrLE.

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