davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-29

smashed on the reef when 4 storm ragged
and the depressions between the waves
permitted the globe to strike the rocky
reef" He looked at me sharply and again
said: cit requires intelligence to catch
lake trout, and buHhead luck don't count. !"
and then he went TO bed.
/ considered that good story and q
true story, and l resolved to initiate the
acts of my aged comrade. SO, on the fol-
lowing morning rugged up glass sugar
bowl, filled it with minnows and anchored
it in the lake, and the next day fshed
there and never got bite. | hauled in
my bowl and rowed to shore and said
nothing about my failure, but I silently
denounced my aged comrade as one who
exaggerated the successes of his youth
Electricity on the Human Ory~nisn
Or. Schliep, who Is well known as 0
specialist on the continent, 10 Just now
delivering a series Of most interesting
lectures on his researches as TO the in
fuence Of atmospheric electricity ON tho
human organism, on its functions, Ats
state of health or disease. It Is well
known that the electrical state Of the at.
mosphere has certain influence on the
phenomena of life, but the action Of posi-
tive electricity and negative electricity on
these phenomena has not yet been deter
mined.
Now, according to Dr.. Schliep, in sup
posing the earth charged negatively, an
atmosphere charged with positive cleo
tricity would act as stimulant on the
human organism, while that with mega
tive charge would have an enervating ef-
feet Positive atmospheric electricity
would favor organic exchanges. oxidation,
the circulation, the secretions. But In
order that its influence might be salutary.
it would be necessary that 1t should be In
certain affinity with the nervous excita-
bility Of the individual An excessive
positive tension would produce state OF
insomnia. neuralgia, megrims and even Of
infammatory affections. Negative atuos-
pheric electricity would retard the ex,
changes, and would superinduce fatigue.
the interruption Of the secretions, -conges-
ton, apoplexy, etc.
AS far as plants are concerned, on the
contrary, their mutation would be fav-
ored by negative atmospheric organiza-
ton. The vegetable germs and microbes
floating in the sir would tend to de-
velop when the atmospheric electricity
was negative. and o year in which
the DAYS in which this condition was
realized predominated would be favorable
to the development of epidemic diseases.
It is well known that on stormy days
milk goes sour. organic substances decom-
pose, and bad odors are moro noticeable
than in normal weather. These phenom-
ena are explainable by the influence Of
negative atmospheric electricity. With
positive electricity, light, heat and hu-
mildly could only have these effects in o
modified degree In conclusion DR.. Schliep
believes that atmospheric electricity has
an important effect on the action Of the
organism and on the therapeutic proper
ties of the air.-Electrical Review.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-29
RURAL REST.

Let thy heart dance With dancing leaves,
And with the patterfng rain
So shalt thou find. though day decline,
Thy childhood's rest again.
Edward Carltol.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-29
9ailY eagle
GROWING GRAY.

A little more towards the light;
he miserum- Here's one that's white;
And one that's turning;
Adieu to song and salad days.
My muse let's 60 at once to Bays
And order mourning.
We must reform our rhymes. my dear;
Renounce the gay for the severe,
Be grave, not witty;
We have no more the right to find
That Pyrrhas hair is neatly twined,
That Chloe's pretty.
Young Loves for us farce that's played,
Light canzonet and serenade
No more may tempt US;
Gray hairs but i'll accord with dreams
From aught but sour didatic themes
Our years exempt Us
"a La bonnie heurer' You fancy SO!
You think for one white streak we grow
At once satiricf
A fddlestick Each hairs string
To which our gray beard muse shall sing
A younger lyric.
Our hearts still sound Shall ''cakes and ale"
Grow rare to youth because we rail
At school boy dishes!
Perish the thought Tis ours to sing
Though neither time nor tide can bring
Belief with wishes.
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-29

A French astronomer, M. A. d'Assier,
allows about half million years for the
nebular and stellar period of the earth's
existence, and about 25,OO0, 000-of which
100000 have elapsed-for the period of
organic beings. At the age of $4,000. 600
our planet, cold and ifeless, will receive
the moon, and at later period will in
turn fall to the dead sun, causing tenn
porary outbreak of light and heat.-Ar.
kanSaW Traveller
Wichita eagle., 1888-11-29
S;yACoBS OIL
For Neuralgia.
NEW, PERMANENT CURES.

For Years. Palestine Ohio, June ~, 1883.
Suffered constantly for several years with nea.
ragia: all remedies failed tried st. Jacobs OIL;
cured. Ro return in months.
8. g. FEfHERoLH, r. NJ
Never Again. St. Gibory, III. May Is, 1888.
My wife WAS troubled with neuraig iA and afte?
using bottle OF St. Jacobs Oil WAS never
troubled again. HENRY HEcKExEYER-
After All. Rutland. Ill. May Il, 1888.
Have known ceses Of neuralgia given UP by
doctors to be cured by st. Jacobs OIL.
J. n. edkW, Druggist.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
Proclamation
In Relation to the State Fair to be Held at
Baton Rouge in October, 1888.
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT,

EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT, |
State Of Louisiana. (
Whereas, The Louisiana State Agriculture.
Society has provided for the holding of
State Fair on the grounds of the Louisiana
State University and Agricultural and Me-
chanicai College, at Baton Rouge, during the
first week of October, 1888, and has appointed
an Executive Committee composed of repre-,
sentative, energetic and capable citizens to di.
rect and manage the same; and whereas, said
Fair will undoubtedly be Of great utility to
this State in making known her resources and
attractiaas s~din affording her citizens excel.
lent oppawpd for observing the merits of the
ditferent1 IASaroducts and the improved
means ant. DIS employed in the mechan-
ical and agSUANTel industries
TherefonlenpfTaac I. Nichols, Governor
of thef5Stce of Louisiana, have thought proper
, >iissue this my proclamation, soliciting on be-
BaIi1es this commendable enterprise the favor
Snd the liberal patronage of $ssafriends of pros
Serity, development and progress, and partic-
knlarly of all associations and citizens Of this
State. and urging them to contribute in every
manner to the success of said Fair;
and especially do | urge upon them to procure
for it such articles as will illustrate the physi-
cal geography of this State, her resources, her
nILuCAotoS ASa PAoAuSto, iCl liIHdL oilN HCI
soil and also such other articles as will exhi-
bit her progress in the various arts and SCI
ences.
I furthermore request producers and manu-
~facturers OF other States to send their produce
and wares for exhibition at this fair, promising
them an inviting field for advertisement and
patronage.
Furthermore, / earnestly Invite the citizens
of other States to visit the Fair and inspect our
resources, assuring them ola cordial welcome
on the part of our citizens, and urge upon all
lines Of Railroads and Steamboats, to afford to
the people of this and other States every posi-
bic encouragement and facility.
In testimony whereof I have hereunto sign
ed this proclamation and caused the seal of
the State to be hereunto affixed at the city Of
Baton Rouge this seventh day of June, A. D.,
1885. FRANCIS T. NICHOLS.
Governor of Louisiana
BY the Governor:
L. F. MASON,
Secretary of State.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
PUBLIC NOTICE.

O%pELoUsAs, La. Sept goth, 1888.
DUBLIC Notice Is hereby given, that by viz
IL tue of the authority vested in me by law,
the present term of the Dirtrict Court for the
Parish OF ST. Landry, QSth judicial Disrrictl
commencing on the oath of September, 1888, and
which ends nn the 10th day of November, 1888,
is hereby modified and extended 30 as to end on
Friday. the 10th day OF November, 1883. Fur
ther ordered that due publication hereof be
made.
Granted in open Court at Opelousas, La, this
Goth day of September, 1888.
E. r. LEWIS,
Judge 18th Judi. Dist. Court of La.
A true copy:
G.. NJ. THOMPSON, Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
supreme Court Pdmp.

The opening of the Supreme
. Court is one of the stage acces-
! SORES, declares the New York
I Graphic, toartificial lifea at Wash
! ihgton. Anyone who has ever
been present will never forget
The scene. The room is a stufy
one at best and is rather an
oWllsh looking place. One pla-
eld.faced negro sits at the door
With \ string id his hand to help
llln open it without trouble.
Another, but d wllite-llaired son
of Africa, sits inside to help him.
Neither of them would demean
himself by pulling the stringfor
any one less than d Senator or
I member of the House. Ordi-
aaFy citizens must push their
Fag inside unaided. No one
must carry a newspaper openly
within the sacred precincts, for
lhe rule ii absolute that nc,
geaalng OF journals is allowed
Y The court. Nor must any
aeles Of the proceedings be
laken-the official reporter is to
I all that.
Vnce Inside suppose the clock
eFef tle door is striking noon.
Y Z y striking at all that is the
aoilr one hears, for it never
sounds save To call the court TO-
selleE. Behind the long cur
'alls that hang IN the rear OF
slls bench the judges are formed
dressed In their silken robes.
aas grare-faced old crier stands
8 oaU end of the court and
sasa looks sternly around to
aese ~ all are Iii proper state to
sseelKa their honors. Then,
aa.n elevated chin and a loud
sslee, be announces 1.-THE
honorable the Chief Justice
sl'a the Associate Justices of
si'e supreme Court Of Il United
mates z The audience rises,
..as curtain parts, the judges
s forward and bowling low
s.'s'la an instant facing those
ktssene who return the salntion.
9gez oyez," says the modn-
.aaeta yoiee Of The crier, all
ssona having any business
sa1ba he Honorablethe Supreme
9ssaf1 of the United States are
~a'aaonlshed TO draw near, for
sI''' equFt ID now in session.
ssa'a Ellil q quick. sharp glance
.'lsa ~ see that no unregeil-
elEIzen has get dared TO
aEed the official adds inn
s2ely 9God save the
A states md this Honor
''''s 'onrt Tie business has
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
eha state Farmers Uh N.

MA ALLOWING resolutions wee
III 40 d called meeting of til
gsss Farmers Union, held il
slas,sa.,,dria, on Wednesday and
sarsday September - and 20
lS @Yhareas, a few grasping men
formed a combination OF
la .ser by purchasing all the
Ial =. g nm it up to prices alto
paw 's.r ont of reason and burden
g sns d the planter who has to
s y 1 As q covering for cotton
" whereas, this has been done
a aa1alr IS a matter of Depreciation,
s sos without any good aud suf-
a aa;ant cause for such advance in
" as,' nrice Of jute and, whereas,
y the Union Farmers of the
a y Of Louisiana, are opposed
= S'' and condemn all practices OF
!, upon farmers by spec
sa'p and have organized our
s ar for the purpose OF resist
y III such extortion ; therefore
Resolved, That we will not
me- lutte bagging - wrap our
asssent cotton crop, but will
laste nse of any material for
r,spping purposes that will be
received BY cotton purchasers
and handlers, and that we will
me- such substitutes, even
though it should entail a loss
nan us. Provided that the
iaregoiDg shall not hinder any
hrotber from using thejute bag
sine he may now have on hand.
Resolved, That We appreciate
and regard with pleasure the
manifestations of interest shown
II The buyers, Underwriters,
chants and manufacturers of
ia ao,,nfrv i'm the Hpnt now
bejug made by the farmers
against the Bagging Trust, and
Ne pledge ourselves to coop
erate With and patronize all
Who give evidence of their de-
sire to aid and assist MS in de-
ifeating the ~nefarious designs of
The jute combine.
Resolved, That we call upon
sllthe Farmers Unions, Wheels,
and Alliances of the United
States to aid and assist us in
creating q home market for cot
Ton bagging and sacking, by
using cotton material for the
aacking of grasa and other pro-
duce.
Resolved, That our delegates
to the National Alliance and
Cooperative Union are request
ed to present these resolutions
ID that body, at their meeting at
Meridian, Miss, October ID,
1855, and urge their favorable
consideration.
Fl. ". TooKE, Chairman.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
The Washington Star inter

The Washington Star inter
views a number Of prominent
colored men on some statements
just made by Taylor, ex-minis-
ter to Liberia, who declares that
negro conventions have been
held in nine states, and that
100000 negroes in northern
states will vote for Cleveland.
Recorder Trotter, IL colored
official, says there is Il decided
movement for IL division ofthe
negro vote, and that between
100000 and 100000 will vote
tor Cleveland.
The movement, he says, is
chiefly among young men who
preceive the present needs of
the race, and think "a division
will do much to break down race
prejudices, etc. Some other ne-
groes declare that the colored
Democrats are for revenue only.
New Iberia Enterprise: Per-
sons who are in q position to do
so, should gather green moss
and cure it, as there will soon be
a large demand in New Iberia
for grey and black moss at a
paying price. With the closing
of the short cotton season will
open the moss season, and that
can be made indefinitely long,
and remunerative if infsnstrious-
ly pursued by hundreds of men,
women and children who can
all engage in it. Come, people,
it is these small industries that
make the wealth of a people
and render ehem independent
and contented.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
Sep. 8.-tf
Circesaar frO1a the State Fair
Association.
OFFICE OF THE La. STATE FAIR,
Baton Rouge, La, Aug. 4, 1883.

OFFICE OF TIE La. STATE FAIR,
Baton Rouge, La, Aug. 4, 1888.
At the State Fair, to be held at PAton
Rouge during the first week of neyt OctabeF,
great numbers Of people are expect.
ed from all parts of the country
and it is the desire of the Board
of Managers to make a c~reditable exhibit Of
the products Ind Industries of Louisiana.
We feel confident that we can make such 9
display of our vast agricultural resources and
varied industries as will astonish the stran-
gers who visit us and at the same time be in
structive and profitable. Already letters are
being received from the West and elsewhere
asking for information.
All exhibits will be placed in security and
will be constantly under the protection of an
efficient police force.
Ample Accommodations for stock, machinery
etc., have been provided and every facility
| will be afforded exhibitors for showing theil
goods to the best advantage. Apply at onet
for space.
For catalogue, premium lists Or other in
formation address, j. ID. MAGRUDER,
Secretary, Baton Rouge, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

There are 5000 women tele-
graph operators in England,
earning anywhere from $500 to
$1,000 a year. The telegraph
being d branch of the civil SER
vice in England, it is necessary
for them to pass a competitive
examinatiot' before employment
is given them.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
SPECIAL VENaRE OF JURORS.
DRAWN 0 THE FIFTH WEEK OF THE PREsEN
TERN OF THE str COURT, BEGIN
MING oCTOBE 22D, 1888.

MING OCTOBER 22D, 1888.
/ M d Levy, Grand Coteau
2 Alcide Richard, Bellevue
8 Benz Schexnaidre. Bayou Teche
4 Octave Prud'homme, Opelousas
s Santa Anna Guiilory, Faquetaique
6 Arthur Lacombe, Plaquemine Ridge
Z Alex McGaffey, near Opelousas
8 l. Sandoz, Opelousas
9 sylvester Boutte, Chaitaignier
10 Joseph Charles, Waxia"
II Alexis SandOz, OpelOusas
II John l Bell, Morrow Station
10 Albert Guidry, Coulee Croche
IA Lucien Mestriek, Bayou Teche
Is Joseph L~andreneau, iMammou
16 Oswald Guidry, Ope,0usas
II Lucins Landreneau, Mammou
IS Chaudet WikOff, near Opelousas
10 Phillip Jacobs, Washington
20 Joe Gaubert, Mallet
q Conrad Brandt, Opelousas
% Joseph Aucoin, Old Grand Prairie
% Harry Bloch, Opel0usas
"a Henry Lastrapes, Plaisance
% Joseph NJ. Hayes, Opelousas
26 Caliste Antique, Bayou Teche
az Joseph FOgleman, Big Cane
28 Felix Miller, Prairie Basse
90 Robert Chaehere, Opelousas
30 Emile Robin, Bayou Teche.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Well, what You Wearin'
glasses fur, Mr.. Johnsing z" Mr.
Johnsing-"Fur my eyes niger
did yon 'spose / was Wearin
'em fur de Golfer
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

The Republican convention OF
the Second District has nomi-
mated Mr.. Dudley H. Coleman
for Congress. Mr.. B. @. Elliot
is the Democratic nominee.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

My business il, to u great extent, conducted
through travelling statesmen, who a orders
and deliver trees, &c, at convenient points
TO buyers, thus giving the purchaser many
superior advantages; that of saving freight
charges, not having trees delayed, and fire.
quently lost, besides the great advantage of
obtaining thoroughly aeelimated Fruit Trees,
that I warrant to be in good condition on de,
livery.
Parties desiring trees, &c, who are not
convenient to agents, will please send in their
orders direct to the Nursery, which will re-
ceive prompt attention with our best efforts
TO give satisfaction, Send list of what is
wanted for prices.
Persons not conversant with varieties will
please state quality of fruit, timeo of ripening,
etc, and we will make the selection according
to our best judgment.
All orders should be legibly written on q
separate list, and not mixed up with the body
of the letter.
1t is requested that explicit directions for
marking and forwarding accompany each or
der.
MY terms are CASH with the order, unless
expressly agreed otherwise.
Small packages not exceeding four pounds
in weight may he sent by mail at the rate of
one cent for every ounce. This 10 q safe and
convenient mode for forwarding small parcels,
Plants, Bulbs, etc. I'm ordering by mall seBd
the amount of the order, adding enough to
cover the postage.
Trees will be forwarded C. o. D. by express
whom one-fourtb cash accompanies the order.
A. K. CLINGMAN
Sep. 8.-tf Homer, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Denmark is an immense dairy.
The export of butter last year
amounted to $4,000, 900 pounds,
and IFS quality is said to have
been excellent and wonderfully
uniform. The business is con-
dncted on scientific principles.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Carl Schurz has announc-
ed his intention to support
Cleveland again this November,
and still the Republicans swear
Cleveland has lost all his mug
wump backing. Schurz cannot
vote for Blaine under the thin
disguise of Harrison. In his
letter he has this to say: 9
Il am not frightened W the
Republican campaign cry that,
if Mr.. Cleveland be reelected,
the industries of the country
will surely be ruined and gen
eral distress follow"
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

2. B. s. Pinchback has been
nominated for Congress by the
republicans of the First Con-
gressional District.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Iberia will compete for one OF
The prizes offered for the finest
parish exhibit, at the Shreveport
fair.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

New Iberia Enterprise The
prosperous little town of Welsh,
in Calcasieu parish, will soon
have its newspaper, which is an
nounced to make its appearance
"within very few days" under
the title of The Welsh Crescent.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Mr.. Ed. NeuWirtI, q Ouachita
farmer, recently shipped 1000
bales Of hay to market and says
this crop beats cotton.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Lucy Parsons, the Chicago
Anarchist, has taken the stump
for Grandson Harrison and
Banker Morton. Cleveland's
luck shows no signs of growing
less.-Boston Globe, Dem.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Mr.. nd. Desobry of Iberyille
parish il obtaining II hogsheads
81 sugar per acre from stnbble
cane.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Bienville New Era No man
who has the moral and social
interests of bis community at
heart, can desire the issuing OF
licenses for the sale of intoXi-
eating liquors after once expe-
riencing the effects Of local OPP
ton in his community. 1t is true
the law is violated to some ex-
tent, and that some men will
have whisky, in spite of all res
trictions, but the evil is greatly
abated in Il general sense and
local option throws a protection
around the yonng men and boys
which they could not have with
ont it.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
RUBBER STAMP ,ssa, yssr R Psn,

#25 Visiting Cards. aud India Tax TO mark I'm
en-, only % cts. tstamps.I Book of 1000 styles
free with each order. Agents wanted. Big Pay.
THALMAN MFG CO., Baltimore, Md.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Young Doctor-'They don't
bleed people nowadays as they
did twenty years ago, do they,
professor z" professor -" Not
with the lancet ."-TheD Doctor.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Nowadays, ever in jack
sonville, Fla, as toon as a fell
low has a chill attt,l gets a pain
in the back, hor Immediately
breaks ont with ane yell o. fever.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Now is the time for our bust
ness men to advertise their
fall goods in the COURIER.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Anthony Benjamin, colored
member of the Legislature from
East Baton Rouge, died last
week.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

The proposed branch railroad
erom AbbeVille to Jeanerette
having been abandoned, the
Meridional advocates the build
ing of o line from Abbeville TO
New Iberia.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
NURSERIES

Homer, Claiborne Par, la.
a. X. CLHNGMAN, Proprietor.
Established 1873.
SOUTHERN AND ACCLIMATED FRUIT
AND ORNAMENTAL TREES,
Grapevines, EvergreensFRoses,
Shrubs, &c.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20
The Time to Hustle.

No, my boy, every body won't
succeed. Everybody can't even
be a good second. There will
always be some soldiers in hos
pital there will always be some
fellows left back in convalescent
camps; there will always be
some shirks and some towards
there will always be some strag-
glers. Only the CLUSTERS" get
any where near the front. '"But
not always? In the good time
coming--"My son, your life
time is always for you, and you'll
be dead long before that good
time comes. Aud the fellows
who are waiting for the good
time' to come and straighten
things out are the fellows who
are keeping it back they are
the straggIers and shlrks of to-
day. Don't you wait for the
good time; you get up and fly
around and make a goo>t jme of
the only time you are going to
have, which is this time. You
don't get any second chance;
that's IA privilege reserved for
the heather. Nobody believes
in a second chance except the
fellows who are dead sure of
getting left on the first one
Burdette in Brooklyn Eagle.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Mrs. Mary E. Tyler, the ORR
nal Mary who had the little
lamb, is now 80, and lives at
Somerville, Mass.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

The T~errebonne Times says
there will be a heavy exodus OF
colored Iaborers from that par
ish at the end of the present
rolling season. Some ofethem
propose TO emigrate to Florida
and others to California.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

B. r. Advocate: Chas. Eas-
ton, the wealthy Englishman,
who has purchased $500 acres
of swamp land in Natchitoches
parish, has made application to
enter 1900 more acres of the
same kind in Natchitoches and
Winn parishes. It is said he
keeps a large amount of money
in the bank here, just to make
land purchases.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

The people of Iowa are be-
coming considerably alarmed
over the rapid increase Of leprosy
III that State, imported by la
borers from Norway. This is
another sample of the beauties
of indiscriminate immigration.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

Gen. Schoiield will soon take
up his abode in Washington.
He will probably spend the win
ter at the Ebbitt House. His
increase in rank adds nothing
to his salary, which is only
$1,000 a year. q sum which does
not go far at the capital.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

A new island has arisen in
the Gulf of Mexico, due, it is
thought, to volcanic d~isturban-
ces at the bottom of the Gulf.
Numerous instances are Oh rec
ord where islands have suddenly
appeared in the ocean and re-
manned, while others after a
while disappear forever.
The Opelousas courier., 1888-10-20

There are 493 mountain peaks
in the United States more than
10000 feet in height. The
highest mountain east Of the
Mississippis is Mount Balsam
Gone, iii the Black Mountains
Of Carolina: that Els 6671 feet
high.