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LIVE SNAKE IN A BOYS Stomach
The following authenticated story comes
from Lewiston, Me-: The almost incredible
statement recently printed about the death
of a boy near Grand Falls from hemorrhage
caused by pulling from his mouth a live
snake which had grown to his flesh proves
to be literally true. The lads name was
George Murchison, and his ages years. lie
was a bright little fellow, and lived with his
parents on a farm about four miles from the
town. Early last winter the boy began to
act strangely sick. He had a most vora-
cious appetite, and it was impossible Tor
him to get enough to eat. His friends got
alarmed about him, and sent for physicians
winter wore on the boy grew worse and
worse. One day he felt something crawling
up from his stomach into his throat. He
almost choked to death, for the crawling
creature tried Intellectually to come out by
the nasal passage. In ashort time the snake
(for such it was) forced its way up the boys
throat and stuck its head out of his mouth.
The lads sister, who was near Dy., saw the
head of the serpent just before 1t drew Dack
into the boys mouth. Very soon the snake
stuck his head out a second time, and his
little sister made a grab at it and pulled
from the boys mouth a live snake fourteen
inches long. 1t had a piece of flesh attached
to his tail nearly as large as a hens egg.
The boy lived a short time only after the
snake was taken from him, dying OF violent
hemorrhage. 1t is supposed thai the BOY
had gone to sleep in some field, and that the
snake had crawled down his throat. The
reptile has been preserved in alcohol.
CHANCES OF THE EDUCATIONAL BILL.-
A Washington dispatch says the TRENDS
of the Blair educational bill are highly
gratiied with its present prospects, and
they think if the bill can get fair play in the
House, it is likely to receive favorable con-
sideration. The Morrison, Randall and
Reagan faction, who are opposing it, declare
that they will prevent it from coming up,
even if dilatory tactics have to be resorted
to. Representative Tillman says it was
never intended that the bill should pass,
as is shown by the Objectionable features it
contains. If the bill only provided for the
appropriation of money and left it to be
extended in the various States by the State
authorities, without attempting to force a
certain class of text books on the people,
he would vote for it, but the trainers of the
bill do not expect it, nor do they want it
to pass.
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CONGRESSMAN AIKEN RETIREs.-The
Abbeville Medium publishes Il card from
Hon. ID. Wyatt Aiken, announcing that his
health is such that he will not offer for Con-
gress again. Referring to this fact, the Me-
dium says:
His long, faithful and patriotic services
made him the strongest man in the district
for the position. But it cannot be so. At
the close of his public service he can rest as
sured of the %unchanging devotion and tidel-
ity of his constituents who never found him
UNEQUAL for the duties Of any position to
which their partiality called him.
Judge Cothran is mentioned as his sue
cessor. He does not seek the honor and is
not a candidates in the common acceptation
of the term. Still he cannot refuse the po-
siton if the honor is thrust upon him. 1t
will be his patriotic duty to do so. He will
that much to his constituents. He is a
strong man throughout the district, and is
we'll equipped to make a brilliant and use
full Congressman.
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TIE TRIAL OF MANWELL.-ln the trial
of Maxwell, charged with the st. Louis
trunk murder, a jury has been obtained,
and the case is proceeding. a witness, E.
Warden, of Worcester, Mass, among the
first examined, testified that he met Max
we'll and Preller on the steamship CulJo'n1a
coming to America, and witnessed their in
PRODUCTION. They became intimate, n
the friendship was specially cultivated by
Maxwell, who claimed to be a physician.
The witness identified the remains found
in the trunk as those of Preller.
Since the trial was commenced Maxwell
has made a statement for publication, the
substance of which is that Preller needed
medical treatment, which Maxwell pro-
posed to give him, and which involved the
necessity of giving him chloroform. Prel-
Ter consented and took the chlrofOrm will
lingly, but died from its effects. Brooks or
Maxwell became frightened at the situation
he was in, disposed Of Preller's body in
the manner so we'll known, and next day
left for the West. a good many of his ac-
tions he explains as the result of his being
constantly drunk after the death of his
friend, until some time after he left st.
Louis.
Rev. II. A. G.. Walker died at Marion
last Saturday night, in the. 18th year of his
age. He was sick but a few days, being
perfectly unconscious during a greater part
of the time.
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- DR.. f. f. Gary, Chairman of the State
Board of Health, was in Columbia last
week, in attendance upon a meeting of the
commission appointed by the Legislature
to examine and approve the claims of
MANNED eX-Confederate soldiers for artifi-
cial limbs. Nine thousand dollars was APP
propriated for the purchase of the limbs,
and already claims have been approved for
almost enough to V the entire appropri-
alton.
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2. EMU r LEBLANC,
Clerk.

An ordinance levving taxes for the year 1886
amounting i'll the aggregate to ten mills on
the Dollar, and providing for the collec-
ton of the same.
Section /. BE it ordained by me Mayor
and Trustees of the town of 1hibOdaux In
Council assembled.
That for the calendar wear Ammo DOmi, III
Eighteen Hun dred and Eighty-Six there are
hereby levied taxes. amounting i'll the aggre-
gate to ten mills on the Dollar OF the asses
sed valuation nfall property situated within
the limits of the town of Thihodanx except
such as is expressly EXEMPTED from taxation
by the Constitution of this State.
Sec BE it further ordained. etc. That
the said taxes are levied for the following
purposes and in the following proportion to-
wit
First Seven and one half mills on he
Dollar are levied to carry on and maintain
the government of the Corporation and pay
its current expenses.
Second Two and one half mills on the
Dollar are levied for the establishment, main
tenanee and support of the public schools in
the town.
Sec. ) Be IT further ordained, etc, That
the said taxes he assessed and collected III
the mode and manner ami at the time speci-
fled in existing ordinances of the town.
Passed at thu session of the &, unciI, for .hc
town at Til odaux, held Tuesday, August
3rd, 1886.
j. L. AUCOIt,
p. E. LEBLANC. Mayor.
Secretary.
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STATE OF
Goth Judici,l District Court, Par
iSh Of LafOurche.
Succession Of Octnre Elfcrt, No
1853 PyObdtes.

Pursuant to an order aud decree of the above
court and in obedience to a commission to me
directed in above entitled and numbered
succession | will offer tor sale at public aue-
ton pursuant to law to the last and high
est bidder on the premises situated in this
parish on the right bank of Bayou Lafonrche,
at about six miles above the Town of Thiho
daux. on Saturday. the llth day of Septem
Der. 1886, het ween the hours of ii o'clock
A.. NJ. and 4 o'clock p. Nj. the following des-
cribed property, to-wit:
LIST. A certain tract of land situated in
this parish on the right bank of Bayou La
fnurche at about six miles above the Town
Of ThlbOdaux measuring one arpent front on
said Bayou Lafourche more or less the up
per half arpent having II depth of forty ar
penis and til e lower half arpenJ a depth of
eighty arpents bounded above by lands of
Mrs. Alexandra Gauthreaux and below bv
lands of A.. Seignncct. Together with ali the
buildings and improvements thereon.
Movable property The entire contents
of a dry goods store consisting OF one lot OF
goods, wares and merchandise, &C., also llo,
OF open accounts. Onr lot of household fnrni-
tnre consisting of bedsteads and holdings,
cha irs tables. srmOirs, sewing machine. two
cisterns, one clock, one lot of hogs, one bay
horse, one white mule, two cOws and calves.
one buggy, one sulky, one chest of tools one
stove and fixtures, &c &c.
Terms and conditions OF sale cash on the
spot IN United States treasury notes, to pay
debts.
August 9TH, 1886.
Observation-Disclosures,
Shor;N
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The SENTINEL is indebted TO
Professor E. Sheib, President of
the faculty Of the Board of Direc
tors of the State Normal School Of
Louisiana, at Natchitoches for a
copy of the Register and Circular
of the same, for the years 1886 81.
1t contains ali able and learned
address by the President, worthy
of the perusal of every friend of edu
cation.
The number of students during
the last session were in class A.
eight females; in class L. 10, of
whom four we're males; in class c..
thirty two, Of whom II were males,
making a total of forty four females
and fifteen males.
The graduates were three:
Miss Emma Oswald, Troyville,
Catahoula Parish ; Miss Sallie May
! Phillips, Homer Claiborne Parish ;
Miss Mary L. Washington Ruskin,
Lincoln Parish.
All students are required to teach
school in Louisiana at least. one
year, after graduation, and all are
expected to become teachers.
The next session will begin 0cto
Der II, 1886 and close April %,
1887. Tuition is free. Students
must furnish their own text books.
Initiation fee is four dollars.
Board can be had at $3.50 per
mouth. For full information ad
dress the President.
Numa Charles Elfert attended
this school, at the last session, rep
resenting Lafoulche parish, and
speaks very highly of it,.
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Democratic signals of distress
are now up. Several elections have
lately been held. Cleveland has
seen proper to act the President.
not to play one. and, Of course, has
occas;oned great faults to be found
in his movement.
The first step the Republican par
ty was to take was to redeem Ten
nessee.
The Democratic majority il Ten
nessee was ir 1876, $4,000; in 1880
it dropped to 2O5l4, and in 1884
when Cleveland was elected he
could only get a majority of 91SO
Hence with Cleveland's veto
bills, and his self willed actions it
would be an easy matter to bring
over Tennessee and nestle her snug
ly in the Republican sheep pastures.
The election came off last week, and
the Democratic majority instead of
being wiped was raised srandIy up
to its prestine fgnres, and passed,
10000.
Poor Democracy ! a few more such
defeats will bring her to the dust.!
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THE STATE OF LOUISIANA.
goth Judicial District CGHrt, Par
ish Of LafOurche.
Succession of HOnore Thibodaur, No.
1901 PrObates.

Whereas, LOvlncy Thibodaux. of Paid par.
ish, has made application to the above
Court to be appointed administrato of the
above succession.
Now, therefore, all parties interested are
hereby warned and notified to produce in
this office within ten days following the pres
ent notice. any objection which they may
have to the said applicant. otherwise the
said applicant will be appointed according
to law.
~ Witness my hand and the impress
LIS. of the seal Of my office, at Thibodaux
(~~)this 9TH day OF August, 1886
lSignedj j. w. KNOBLOCH,
Clerk OF said Court.
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The M arke Masters Report
for June. 1886.
shows the total receipts, to he $500.
Yeas Brand, Bergeron, Curtis and Moore.
Nays None.
On motion Of Mr.. Moore. duly seconded
Ordinance No 81, lcvying Taxes tM the year
1856 amounting in the aggregate To ten mills
on The dollar and providing Tor the collee-
tons of the same, passed by the following
votr
Yeas Brand. Bergcron. Curtis and Moore.
Nays: None
The Council then adjourned.
ISiguedi J. l.. AUCOIN,
Mayor.
P. EMIL LEBLANC,
Clerk.
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The vast increase i'll the manutac
ture of vehicles in the last decade,
together with continued improve
ment i'll shape and style has aston
l>hed even the most sanguine. No
better Illustration of the truth of
this assertion can be found than
by examination OF the leading styles
OF to-day. Il. &. Fenntr has the
finest repository in New Orleans.
The building occupied Is 7j feet
front by a depth of 12O feet, four
stories high. Here are displayed
landanS, lanlanlettes, coupes, viclo
rIa>, barOuches, survey wagons,
jump seats, rockawayS, carryallS,
Jersey wagons, light spring wagons,
buck boards, phaetons, buggie>, sui
keys, and carts in seeming endless
variety.
The long experience of Mr.. Fen
ner in the selection of material, and
his knowledge Of the wants of the
Southern trade, is a full guarantee
that he is deserving of the large
trade carried on bNfhim, ii great
portion Ot which he is also attlibut.
able to the tact that in the selec
ton OF Il carriage, much must, OF
necessity, be left to the dealer.
whose representation as to the qua
ity of the article offered is the best
guide.
Perhaps the most attractive di,
play of"whcels" are in the shape Of
bicycles and tricycleS. They are
arranged in long rows Of gradually
aSc 'nling size. The dainty "Ideal'
tor the boy of SIX years is followed
By others OF larger size until a so
inch wheels is reached. Next are
arranged Champions, Victors, Cha.
lcnge> and The Safety, in all sizes
from As TO 6O.inch.
The contrasting enamel and nick
81 wheels produce an effect that i,
dazzling. Next lamps and bells
then cyclomcters, which register
the distance travelled from a irat
ton of ii mile to $500 miles. B
cycle whistles, oilers, wrencGe>
rubber sole shoes tor bicycles, boa,
ing or lawn tennis use-indeei
everything pertaining to a wheel il
here seen. 1t will well repay any
one to visit Mr.. Ftnner's establish
ment, where all are sure to receiv,
a courteous reception. If this caI
not be done, write him for his cat;
logues ; they are marvels of bea,
ty and completeness.
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Mr.. L. E. Bentley of the Donald
scnville CHIEF, has been taking a
trip to Fort Worth, and seems to
have enjoyed himself greatly, by
the way i'll which he pokes fun at
his companions.
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Last Saturdays Houma Courier
contained the valedictory of Ed
ward f. BaZet, who has been the
editor thereof for many years.
Mr.. F.. N. Gray u we'll known and
vigorous writer, has assumed the
vacant chair in that office. The
SENTINEL regrets to lose Mr.. Bazet
from among it's contemporaries, but
trusts that his future, in some other
line may he pleasant and profita
ble. Mr.. Gray is too we'll known to
need any recommendations, and
one who will maintain the high
character of the Courier in the flu
ture.
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The PIvoT.-The Democrats
must be on the alert. Their foes
will assail with uncommon vigOr
every weak point in their lines.
The pivot whereOn the Presidency
hinges in 1888 is the capture of the
House of Representatives in 1886.
N. y. Sun
All very true, but the Democracy
has no more important duty to do,
than to watch the n. Y. Sun. IL
has never failed to betray the party
when an opportunity offered, and it
will not allow any chance, in the fu
ture, to give il Il stab in the back to
escape.
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If 'out of sorts with headache, stomach
disorder, torpid liver, pain in back or side, con.
Of stron1 "a AAa as.tiv .'I PiI IL will viii GIVE Ung re dtst
Afew doses restore TO new health and vigor.
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WEATHER RECORD.

Week ending August 18th, 1886.
Highest Temperature. Rainfall.
Date. DEGREES. Inches.
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Whilst we think that HOl. e. j
Gay should be considered the uuan
imous nominee of the Democratic
party for Congress in this District,
and elected by d large majority,
yet ifa nomination convention be
deemed necessary. then the chair
man of the Congressional commit
tee should call the com mittee to
gether without delay and inaugu
rate the requisite steps for the selec
ton of delegates to hold a conven
ton to nominate a candidate.
If nominating convention is
necessary, it should be held with
out delay.
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Proceedings OfTOWn
TOWN HALL.
his companions.

lONN f1ALL.
Thibodaux, Aug. 3rd. 1886.
The Cornell. for the Tow OF Thibo
,!anx, met. in regular session, this day at )
o'clock. p. NJ.
Present: Mayor Au,oin and Trustees,
Braud, BergerOn, Curtis and Moore.
Absent: Zernott and Naquin Trustees.
The minutes of the last session were read
and approved.
The following claims approved by the FL
nance Committee were presented and on mo-
ton duly seconded the requisite appro-
priation was made to pay the same.
Chargeable to Streets and bitches
Alfred Golden IL 90
Char. Town Hall:
johnson & Chace 1a3 90
l.. G.. ALBERT PC Is
Wharf " Levee:
Albert Page 90
Char Market House
Abel Hehert l3 so
ALBERT Hebert Is 90
j. N. Wright 34S
j. Auslet, Market Master, 16 &c
Malhrough, Corp. Lahorer. 80 90
Char. Police and Criminal
J. Thibodaux $40
K. A.. Frost 300
Total 3l4IJ
Yeas: Brsud, Bergeron Curtis and Moore.
Nays: None.
= The following reports were read and refer
red to the Finance Committee.
Treasurer's Report.
for July 1886.
To Balance on hand 70s II
3" Market House 80 30
" Wharfage &c O0
" Fines 100
BY Market House 1916
Flown Hall 300 40
:" Corporation Laborer 50 90
q Streets aud bitches 1900
= Banquettes 80
80 Collector q com. on $H.72 IS
" Balance carried down asa -
1873 OF S38 OF
-------
To balance on hand $454 ~
Respectfully Submitted.
f. 4 o. f. JOS. T. THIBODEACX.
Treasurer.
Thibodaux, La. August 3rd. 1886.
Collectors Report,
cor June, 1886.
Wharfage, 1886.
Str. Isabel 10 90
:. ASSUMPTION 8 90
:" L. W. Fuller 90
=" Helene 90
!" J. ID. Scutv 200
Total 20 GO
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Mrs. Maria A. Robertson widow
Of Col. A. $. Robertson. and sister
Of Col w. W. Pngh. died, August
). at Woodlawn plantation at the
age Of IS years.
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BILE BEANS! What a funny name
for a medicine! Nevertheless it is very
significant as applied to the article.
Bile, according to Webster, is "a yell
lOWish bitter, yiscid nausceous fluid,
secreted by the liver" Whenever the
liver does not act properly this fluid is
retained in the blood and poisons the
whole system, and sallownesS and misery
is the result. SMITHS BILE BEANS
is a ure cure for b%iliousness and liver
complaint. Price, Is cents per bottle.
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There is Que Republican Senator,
at least, who has some idea of fair
play, and that is Conger of Michi
gan. When Allison Ingalls, and
Others were striving to force an ad
journment, before the President
signed the River aud Harbor bill,
Conger stood up and boldly pro
clain ed that he would consent to no
such a proceeding, that the execu
tive was entitled to a few hours at
least to examine a bill of SO great
Importance.
The River and Uarbor bin was
sent to the President in the after
noon just before adjournment, "n,!
because the bill was not back in
the Senate, the next morning be
fore there was u quorum IN their
seats Ingalls, seized upon that occa
sion to abuse the President for re
qniring Senators to wait upon him
to sign a bill.
The President showed the Sen
ate that he could not he buildozed
by them some months ago, and he
has repeated his independence and
maintained the dignity of his Office,
and the JackaIs may howl ; the PEG
pie of the country will sustain him.
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Advertising Bureau 10 Spruce St. whore advc
mAy be made fV< it IN NEW II
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The Great DR.. Abernethy.


All the Year Round.
Once when Abernethy was visiting
the hospital wards poor Irishman
jumped out OF bed and threw himself at
Abernethy's feet. Then he jumped up
and flourished alimb, crying: That's
the leg, yer Honnor! Glory be to God!
Yer Honnor's the boy for doing it!
May the heavens be your bed! Long
life to yer Honnor" &c. This was a
man who had been brought in with
diseased ankle, for which amputation
had been ordered. But Vbernethy
thought he could cure it, stopped the
amputation, and put the man under
constitutional treatment. The result
was 8 perfect cure, and an ecstacy of
thankfulness on the part of poor Pat.
The opportunity was seized by Aberne-
thy for giving q clinical lecture, every
point Of which was illustrated by Pats
emphatic s'Thrue, yer Honnor; divvil
a lie in it Every reference to the leg
brought out the member with q -four
ish from under the Dedclothes; and
the whole affair was most comical.
But while everybody was laughing at
the Irishman on his knees before the
great surgeon, Abernethy was compos-
ed. Bending down over the man he