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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
NIGHT CAR JACK.
The Eccentric iit,ie Dog With Unac-
couf-tably Strange Habits.

The Eccentric Lit,'e Dog With Unac-
coultably Strange Habits.
Philadelphia Times.I
"Jacl" is q fearfully dissipated little
dog He is out with the boys every night
of his life from midnight until dawn, and
he loafs and sleeps all day. He belongs
to car No. Al, which leaves the depot of
the Chestnut and Walnut Streets Passen-
ger Railway Company every night as the
clock strikes twelve. He will acknowl-
edge no human being as his master, but
his allegiance to that old green car is un-
swerving.
According to the driver, whose name is
also Jack, this very queer little dog first
appeared at the depot about six months
ago. He dropped in at about supper
time, and watched with hungry eyes
the drivers and conductors as they
discussed the contents Of their
tin pals. They threw him some
scraps which he quickly gobbled up. and
wagging his tail forthwith made friends
with all the men. Then he waited around
until the night car started out. OF his own
free will he followed it down Chestnut
street as far as the bridge. There
again, when he accompanied it to
the depot. He went through this pro.
gramme every night for three months, al
ways stopping at the bridge. The car
makes three trips nightly. So did little
Jack. About three months he followed
the car across the bridge one night, and
keeping close to the horses he went down
Chestnut street all the way to.Front, where
the car turns down to Walnut street. He
turned down Front street, too and went
back with No. Al to the depot. He has done
this three times night ever since. When
he gets to the depot he climbs into the
Ger AMI sIee,s for half an hour between
trips or the seat. While on duty he can
not lie induced to ente. the car, no matter
what the weather may lie. He is a keen
hunter and has wonderful scent for cats.
He can run like the wind, and cat has to
skim over the ground like swallow to
get away from him. At the depot, how
ever, there are a number of kittens who
tumble all over Jack and plague him to
at them.
Jack was stolen a couple of days ago,
but last night he reappeared with piece
of broken rope around his neck to show
his old friends that it wasn't his fault that
be had not been on duty. Why any one
should wish to purloin Jack is a my stery,
as he makes no pretensions to blue blood,
and is particular combination of breeds
is never seen at dog show.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
An Old Lady's Queer Request.
Boston Advertiser.

A clergyman writes that he recently
preached in one of the Oldest churches in
the "old" city of London. AS he entered
the porch he was met by rotund and dig.
nified beadle, who led him to the vestry
room, and, pointing to two decanters,
said: "Will you take sherry or port, sir?"
The parson smiled at, not with, the beadle,
who then explained that about three hun
dred years ago a good woman of the par
isb, dying, left certain sum for the pur-
chase "of wine and sweetcake for the
clergy" and since that time wine and
cakes have been regularly supplied at each
service.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
The Faint Was Too Much for Him.
Washington Republican,

A good story circulated on the streets is
to the effect that some time ago lady of
the Treasury Department applied for a
leave of absence, which was refused on
the ground that no time was due her.
However, she visited her State without
permission. When she returned she was
notified that her pay was stopped for the
period she had been absent. After hav-
ing exhausted all the usual excuses and
arguments she went to the acting Secre-
tary to protest against such decision.
At a dernier resort she tainted in his
presence. That faint fetched him. The
pay was given.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
Catarrh IS Caused

By scrofulous faint in the blood. Therefore, to
cure catarrh purify the blood. Thousands who
have been troubled with the disagreeable symp-
toms of catarrh have been entirely cured by Hoods
Sarsaparilla. the best blood purifying medicine be-
fore the public. 1t expels every faint of impurity
from the blood, and vitalizes and enriches it. If
you suffer from catarrh, give Hoods SarsapariIla
trial. remedy cordially endorsed as this, is
worthy your confidence.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

"Fools Rush in, Where Angels Fear to
Tread
So impetuous youth is often given to
folly and indiscretions; and, as result.
nervous, mental and organic debility fol-
low, memory is impaired, self-contdence
IS lacking; at night bad dreams occur,
premature old age seems setting in, ruin
is in the track. In confidence, you can,
and should write to Dr. R. V. Pierce, of
Buffalo, N. Y, the author of treatise for
the benefit of that class of patients, and
describe your symptoms and sutferinss:
He can cure you at your home, and will
send you full particulars by mail.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

AMONG the people Of to-day, there arc
few indeed, who have not heard o. the
merits of Prickly Ash Bark and Berries, as
a household remedy. Teas and drinks have
been made of them for centuries, and in
hundreds of families have formed the sole
reliance in rheumatic and kidney diseases.
Prickly Ash Bitters now takes the place of
the old system and is more beneficial in all
troubles of this nature.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

suffering from functional arrangements or
any of the painful disorders or weaknesses
incident to their sex, DR.. Pierce's treatise,
illustrated with wood-cuts and colored
plates (l6J pages), suggests sure means of
complete self-cure. Sent for 10 cents in
stamps. Address Worlds Dispensary
Medical Association Buffalo, n. Y.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

"For many years. beginning 80 far back don't
remember when. had the catarrh in my head. 1t
consisted of an excessive flow from my nose ring
ing and bursting noises in my ears and pains the
top Of my head. My hearing affected in my left
ear. Five years ago began to uce Hoods sarsapa-
rilla- was helped right away; but continued to
till felt myself cured. My general health has
been good ever since the catarrh left me-" MRS.
E. II. CAULFIELD, Lowell, Mass.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

In letter from Hon. Mrs. Perry, Castle
Grey, Limerick, Ireland, BRowN's BRoN-
CHIAL TRoCHEs are thus referred to: 'Hav-
ing brought Your Bronchial Troches' with
that after | had given them away to those
| considered required them, the poor peo-
ple will walk for miles to get few" For
Coughs Colds and Throat Diseases.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
In Memory of the Drummer.
TChicagO Herald.i

81 attended funeral out in Burlington
the other day" said drummer, "and
want to tell you of a novel floral device
which was displayed on the coffin. The
dead man had been commercial traveller,
and the floral piece represented the cover
of thousand mile ticket, with all of the
coupons removed. Above was this in
scription:
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

Rosy hues and rounded cheeks may be
restored to sallow hollow-eyei women by
the use Of that great regulator and utter
inc tonic, DR.. Dromgoole's English Female
Bitters.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
Hoods Sarsaparilla

For several years had been troubled with
Kind OF asthma or catarrh in my throat, and had
tried several kinds of medicine but could find moth
ing to help me. My wife wanted me to try bottle
of Hoods Sarsaparilla. told the druggist Of whom
bought it that had no faith in it, but would give
it a trial, which did. l must say was very much
benefited by using it and would recommend 1t very
highly ELIAS p. DEvRIEs, firm of Devries
Peterson, Omaha Neb
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
MILEAGE GONE
AND
JOURNEY ENDED.

COL VIM Louis SCHLEY, Grand Secre-
tary l. 0. NJ. Grand Lodge, Maryland,
found Red Star Cough Cure a perfect ard
certain remedy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
Purifes the Blood

~ have suffered with catarrh in my head for
years, and paid out hundreds of dollars for medi-
cines, but have heretofore received only temporary
relief. began to take Hoods Sarsaparla and 1t
helped me so much that decided to keep on. Now
my catarrh is nearly cured, the weakness of my
body is all gone my appetite is Koodin fact, feel
like another person. Hoods Sarsapariila Is the
best medicine have ever taken" MRS 4. Gun
NINGHAM, Providence, r. l.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

his Golden Medical Discovery"-a 'sbalm
for every wound" to health, from colds,
coughs, consumption, bronchitis, and all
chronic, blood, lung and liver affections.
OF druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

FAIR Fashionables patronize that standar,
purifying agent, Glenn's Sulphur Soap. Hill'
Hair and Whisl1er Dye. Black or Brown. 50c
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

A NEWSPAPER article is headed Earth.
quake Lore" That is right, the lower the
better.-Pitsburgh Chronicle
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

A FAyoRITE winter resort-before til
fre.-B0st0n Post
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

The whip belongs to the most common
variety of team stir
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

3 months treatment for SOC. Piso'
Remedy for Catarrn. Sold by druggists
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
To Ladies'

A HARD thing to sharpen-the waters
edge.-Aartford Sunday Journal.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20
els THERE no balm in Gileads

A COMET is called a celestial visitor be-
cause it must go.-Bostom Transcript
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

MOVES in the highest circles-Saturn.-
Boston Bulletin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

PLAIN English = the females Of that
coun try.-BoSton Bulletin
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

IMPOSSIBLE to fnd-lost time.-HarJord
Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

''To BE shaken before taken:" The ap.
pie on lofty bough. The Rambler.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1886-11-20

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Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
Malicious NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..

AT Atlanta Wednesday night some boys
made fence across Luckie street with
gates which they had stolen from their
hinges. Charles Brown, a soda wa
ter manufacturer started out be-
fore day light Thursday with his wagon.
TIE mule moved along all right until be
reached the gates strung across the
street, then ne stopped. Neither MIR.
Brown or the driver could see the gates,
and not knowing what had stopped the
mule the driver used the whip. When
the lash struck the mule be sprang
against the gate with such force that they
fell, and in an instant the mule was upon
them. The noise made by the falling
gates frightened the mule and he started
TO run. In second the wagon was on
tha gates aud in another il upset Mr..
Brown and the driver were thrown TO the
ground with great force. The wagon was
broken to pieces and with the front
wheels the mule dashed down Luckie
street into Peachtree, where he was
stopped.
The driver, though considerably
bruised, was soon upon ais feet. Mr..
Brown, however, was unconscious. The
driver obtained help and removed Mr..
Brown to his home on Barlow street,
where physician was called in. An ex-
animation showed that his collar bone
was broken and that his shoulder was dis
located. The physician was OF the
opinion, too, that internal injuries had
been sustained. Mr.. Browns age makes
his injuries extremely serious.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13

as possible, it is not expected that the
hotel will be completed and be ready for
the reception of guests much before the
first of May.
Enterprise Herald. "The following is
list OF the beekeepers on the coast, with
the number of colonies Of each: Olson,
200; Mcfarland, 155; johnson, 100; Shell
don l4O; Smith, 100; BrOurs & Bro, 100;
Clinton, 80; Carpenter & Nelson 81;
Packwood 70; Hardy, 90; Hewitt, 90;
Robinson, %; Ashmead, 80; Wallace, 20;
Rush, %; Futch, %; LOwd, 10; Hawley,
IL; Bowly, IL; SpeissigeI, 10; Lewis. 10;
Murray, 10; Spencer, 10; Jones, 16; King,
IA; Hewes, 20; Berry, is: Detwiller, So:
Mitchell, 81; Hart, rs. Total, 1886 col
onies. The above includes only the larger
apiarists from Port Orange south to Oak
Hill, and all but one living on Hills
borough river"
The effort to get the naval drill changed
from Tampa 10 Pensacola Is being re-
ViVed. Gen. Wheeler visited the Seoreta-
~ OF the Navy at Washington, D. c.,
Thursday, and urged him To make the
change. The arguments presented are, in
brief, that Pensacola harbOr is larger,
more easily entered by vessels, more east
ly reached by spectators, more easily seen
and has better accommodations tor visi-
tors. 1t is argued that at Pensacola the
drill would be witnessed by many thou
sand spectators, while at Tampa there
would be a comparatively small number.
Secretary WnItney promised to take the
matter under careful consideration, and
friends of the proposition are very hopeful
OF success. Tampa is pretty place, and
Will doubtless have something to say be-
fore the matter is finally decided.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
lula Hurst at COLLEGE.

nFOH me Rome kU6.) bHtbottAs
After travelling the country over and
visiting all the educational centres OF
America, Mr.. Hurst returns to his quiet
country home in Collard Valley, and sends
his wonderful magnetic daughter, Miss
Lula Hurst, TO Shorter college TO take a
thorough collegiate course. Mr.. Hurst
was doubtless able to have selected any
one OF the most famous female Institutes
OF the East, but he knew old Shorter by
her fruit. OF course the announcement
that Miss Hurst mad entered Shorter
college revived the old interest our people
took in the movements of the young lady
when she was before the foOtlights. The
public was curious to know something OF
Miss Hursts intentions for the future.
With desire to satisfy this curiosity,
Bulletin man called at the college
yesterday morning and asked DR.. Gwalt-
ney, the able president, his permission for
an interview with Miss Lula. 1 telt con-
tident that the doctor was going to say
no." and sure enough he did say mo-"
in very pleasant way. But | knew that
he meant it. ~ don't think that il is
right TO pull the young lady out from the
privacy OF her study-rOOm TO again endure
the unpleasant CRITICISMS OF a curious
public. She Is nupil OF Shorter college
now, a seeker after knowledge and not
after nOtoriety. And as Miss Hurst is
within the walls of this institute and I'M
der my charge, she shall be protected
from the critical gaze of the curious pub
lie" That was wnat he said. or course
| admire the feelings of delicacy which
prompted DR.. Gwaltney to refuse the in
terVieW.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
Burned at Sea.

Capt. Hansen, of the Norwegian brig
Kong Carl, just arrived at Darien, SAYS
con sunday, Dec. 81, when crossing the
outer edge OF the Gull Stream, a dense
smoke could be observed ahead. At first
| thought 1t was passing steamer, but
on coming nearer huge flames of IRE could
be distinguished. The wind was blowing
briskly and fayOrably, and keeping the
Kong Carl running towards the scene,
soon discovered that il WAS a large slip
On fire. just as passed the vessel 1t was
growing dark, and the flames assumed
terrible proportions. The surrounding
space was superbly illuminated and
the scene became one Of the grandest
ever have beheld. and The entire crew
seemed struck with a silence inspiring
awe. Tue ttiul flames now and then
seemed to leap heaYenward, wolfe the
playful breezes occasionally caused them
to assume the most faDciful and varied
shapes. The "KOng Carp scudded light
ly and gaily past this scene NJ grandeur,
but" says Capt Hansen, ~ am now
firmly convinced that Imagination can
not picture anything so eubllmely Deauti.
iui 80 the spectacle presented by burn
ing ship at night on the dreary ocean,"
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
Georgia Farms.

Bob Rood, the successful Stewart coun.
" farmer, who is clearing $4,000 a year
and made $40, 900 in the last eleven years
on his 200 acres OF land, IL a Marietta
boy. His father owned and resided nj
the eX-Gov. Mcdonald place on Dallas
street.
Labor was never cheaper in Athens
than now, aud you can get hands at your
own price. Grown men are glad 10 hire
by the day at 20 cents, and are contract
ing by the year at $50 and ratiOns. A
great many are out Of employment.
Wages will advance when farm work be-
gins.
During the late severe freeze Or. M. W.
Willlngham, at Crawford, went down %
his fish pond and cutting a hole In theice
dropped hook and line through IL. IN a
very short time be had caught a fine
string Of carp and had them cooked for
breakfast. The doctor says he never ate
a finer favored fish than carp in the win
ter, aud thinks IL tine best time OF the year
10 eat them.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
ATTEMPTED JAIL DELIVERY
The Prisoners In the County Jail At
tempt "French Leave"
From the Gpiaesvil1s ,Fld.) Ns,ss.

From the GliaesUius Fid.) Ns1Ss.
Tuesday evening about dark Tailor
Roux heard an unusual noise in the Jail,
and, upon investigation, discovered that
an attemt to break out was being made.
guard was placed over the prisoners for
the night, and Wednesday morning tire
anair was thorou bly, Investigated by
Sheriff Tucker. The circumstances are
as follows: John Austin, the negro who
murdered Alexander Glenn, a few months
ago In this city, had been confined in one
OF the cells by himself. Tuesday he sue
ceeded in removing one OF the iron Stats
OF his bed frame which he passed to one
OF the other prisoners, who was, in
daylight, allowed the liberty OF the iron
nail. The other prisoners, with the aid
OF the iron bar, succeeded in breaking tue
lock to Austin's cell, allowing him to get
out In the large hall. Then all hands
went to work to remove the iron grating
oil the heater, by which means they ex-
pected to descend the chimney and there
oy escape through the lower story OF the
JAIL Fortunately, they were detected In
Tune, as another hours work would prob
ably have given them their freedom. The
prisoners suspected of the work are John
Austin. Socks" and Levy county GRIM
inal by the name of Smith; all three OF
whom were shackled Yesterday morning.
Austin became so obstreper0us as to rem
der 1t necessary TO ''buck and gag" him in
order to make him submissive. In all,
there are 10 prisoners in Jail. all colOred;
II men and woman. The damage done
Is being repaired, and no further trouble
is apprehended.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13
Toccoa,s NIurdered Row.

The murder Of a boy at TOccoa, briefly
mentioned in the dispatches In vesterda J
mornings NEWS, is horrible Ia it's details
In the northeast part of the town stands
a col0red Methodist church. Near by
there is an abandoned building which, fol
several months, has been a resort OF ne.
gro gamblers, who spend the nights there
ia reVelry. Ali around are the cabins OF
negroes. When one OIL these cOlOFed men
went out Thursday morning, he observed
near the church, hog gnawing on a
round object.
Going closer. he was Mortified to see
that it was a human head, and that the
hog mad eaten the greater part Of the
fleshY substance; that the skull was
crushed in and the brain exposed, and the
hog was pulling vigorously az the scalp.
Observing the negro's approach the hog
picked up his head in It's mouth, and ran,
the negro giving close pursuit. until he
ran the animal down. BY this time others
had been attracted to the scene, and the
lacerated head was decided TO he that OF
Alexander Mauldin, white boy Of thir-
teen, who bad been missing from home
during the night. His mother had sent
nun on an errand to pay debt, and upon
his falling to return concluded that he
was staying with some OF his friends.
But the body was vet missing. Parties
went at once in search Oft. They at last
found it in a elump of bushes near the
abandoned house, fairly riddled with bull
lets, as was also the bushes, showing that
a fusllade must have been opened upon
him by some of the Migrants who hap
pened to be in the house. His pockets
were empty, and some OF his clothing was
missing, showing that be was robbed as
well as murdered. All around were the
evidences OF a bloody struggle.
The question as to how the head came
to be severed from the body was soon
solved. The neck was not cut, but gnawed
through, showing that the hog began at
that point. and having secured the head,
ran of with 1t TO the point where the
negro found IL.
Coroner Edmunds was at once notified,
and jury was summoned, aided by DIR.
Jeff Davis. The bloody head was placed
upon a table beside the body. The invss-
tigation disclosed tnat one bullet had en-
tered the back between the seventh and
eighth ribs, about two inches TO the left of
the backbone, passing forward aud 10 the
right through The root Of the left lung and
a portion OF the liver, and lodging Just
under the skin below the breast bone.
Another had entered higher up, which,
Or. Davis says, doubtless went through
mis- heart from the direction OF the other;
but this Is not certain, as the upper ribs,
collar bone and heart had all been eaten
by hogs during the night. One bullet
passed through the right arm. The boys
head, neck and the upper part OF his
breast we're all gone. Startling develop
mpnta are pxnpofod
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-02-13

There lives about two miles from Glib
son negro named Dave Virden, VINO is a
strange looking creature. He was once
as black as the ace OF spades. but several
years ago white spots BEGAN 10 appear
on hls tOdy, and his color has gradually
changed until now hs il almost white.
His features are thoseOf a negro, fiat nose
and thick lips, kinky halr aud small eyes,
and IL seems that nature intended him for
one, but with the exception Of few black
specks upon his face, he is as white as the
average white man.
A negro boy who has a foot that is a
curiosity, lives on Jasper Norris farm
near N lad son. IL IL preterBaturally large,
at least two or three sizes larger than the
other foot, shaped like huge glut, vii
four claws instead OF toes, resembling the
claws Of terrapin, with one small toe
almost on the top OF the foot In addition
he was born thus defOraod, aud says he
Is perfectly healthy, the loot never having
gwen him any Inconvenience, except the
webbing walk incident 70 the peculiar
formation.