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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
THE MORAL HERO.

The patriot arc solder whose heart does not
qnail
In the fierce battle inc where thousands must
bleed.
But f'%rl"sel. meet the thick leaden hail.
Is trowned by the world hero indeed.
Yet is he not drawer who follows the right,
Because i IS riyht, tho dying unknown,
And cO:nb4ts the wrong with courage anu
might,
If chcered by the crowd or marching alone'
A hero is he. and loyal OF soul,
Who welcomes the fray when conscience
commands.
Rejoicing to answer the call Of the roll,
Where danger is thickest and error with
stands.
So far is he oft in advance OF his age
That his greatness seems dwarfed 10 the
ranks in the rear
And not till they come 10 his lofJier stage
Do his wisdom and faith and courage ap-
pear.
sUft curscd is le hence, reyiied and opposed,
But gently he bears distraction and wrong
And still presses on till his mission is closed
In sorrow most joyful, in weakness made
strong.
The warrioy in battle with daring is fred
BY numbers al noise in his rush to the fray
The hero of conscience by duty inspired
VIII march, tho alone, where she points the
way.
No;trumpet, no cannon is needed to fire
The embers of force in his languishing frame,
THE fair form of virtue alone can inspire
The love of his heart to passionate flame
The sword Of the hero who conquers by might
May carve for it's wearer bright crimson
name,
And high on the pillars Of honor may write
The proud march of valor to the summit OF
fame;
Yet rust shall corrupt the warriors bright
sword
And times envious tooth his marble con-
sumo,
And e.asing the record leave only this word
Forgotten as all that remains OF his tomb
While truths stainless weapons, immortal and
bright,
Shall hang in the halls OF the hero above,
For the battles he fought were struggles fol
right,
And the triumphs he won were conquests o.
love.
Joel SecQSts, in N Y. Independent
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
USEFUL AND SUGGESTIVE.

Mashed potato should never be-
smoothed on the top, as it makec IL
heavy. Potatoes need a hot dish, as
does almost every thing that IS cooked.
Keep large squares of thick paste
board hung conveniently to slip under
pots, kettles, stew dishes and SPIDERS
whenever you set them down
If, before grinding the mornings
coffee, the berries are heated for four
or five minutes, or until they take on
darker shade of brown, the flavor OF the
coffee will be much improved.
According to one authority, one
pound of bananas contains more nutrl-
ment than three pounds Of meal or as
many pounds of potatoes, while as fooo
it is in every sense superior to the
wheatened bread.
-Candied Frtlit.-Boil small, sweet
pears or peaches (only one sort OF trult
at a time). peeled in one teacupful Of
water and one pound of sugar until ten
der. Stand in syrup two days, drain
and sprinkle coffee sugar over each
piece and dry in the sun, or very slow
Goo0 housekeeping
The following is said to be of bene-
fit for improving toenails. Heat
small bit of tallow very hot in a spoon,
and pour it on the examinations. Pain
and tenderness are relieved at once,
and if repeated frequently the edge OF
the nail will be exposed in a few days,
and then can be cut away.
Enamel for Shirt Bosoms. to-
gether with a gentle heat one ounce OF
white wax and two ounces of sperma-
ceti; prepare in the usual way sutfi-
cient quantity of starch for a dozen
bosoms; put into it piece of this en-
amel the size of hazel-nut. This will
give clothes beautiful polish,
For cleaning marble take one-half
pound of soda and one pound of whit
ing, mix with warm water and stir to
| the consistency of cream. Stand this
in a jar in the oven over night; in the
half an inch thick over the marble, pre-
viously well washed with soap and
water; leave this on the marble for
twenty-four hours, then wash again
and polish with a soft cloth. For very
bad stains this process may have to be
repeated twice.
| Scotch Cookies. -Beat two cups of
sugar with one of butter and five table
spoonfuls of milk, in which has been
dissolved one teaspoonful of soda Beat
two eggs quite light and add them
Mix two teaspoonfuls of cream Of tartar
with half pound of flour and table
spoonful of powdered cinnamon. Mix
the whole together, adding more flour
from time to time to make a dough-
Roll very thin, and bake quickly in
large round cakes.
The burning sensation of the feet
is produced by the pores of the skin be-
ing closed, so that the feet do not per-
spire. To relieve them, first discard
tight shoes; then take one pint OF bran
and one ounce bicarbonate of soda, put
in a foot-bath, add one gallon Of hot
water. When cool enough, soak your
feet in the mixture for fifteen minutes.
The relief is instantaneous. This must
be repeated every night for week OF
perhaps more. The bran and bicar'
Donate should be made fresh after 6
weeks use.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01

drawing on a dilapidated pair OF
last years mittens, preparatory to
going out to help harness the horses,
for, though but twelve years old and
small for his age, he was busy and
helpful boy, and accustomed to work.
Trust mother to remember" replied
the mother, cheerfully, as Dolly came
in, land now Dolly, hold baby while
wrap Susie and Willy"
'.How nice that you have such love
ly day in which to co." said Dolly, as
she held out her arms for the smiling
baby, who was always ready to go to
sister Dolly.
lit looks as if it might snow before
night observed the mother, looking
out at gray bank of clouds from
which the sun had just emerged. :.
.'But if it does you will have the new
hobs to come home on" replied
Dolly; s'be sure and get Aunt
Katy's basque pattern for me,
and her receipt for doughnuts;
nobody's doughnuts taste quite so good
as Aunt Katy's."
eff I were at all sensitive I might be
Jealous" laughed the mother, as she
fitted on WHY'S coat and tied on his
comforter, "but as I am not, will ad-
init that Katy's kasacb at cooking beats
mine by considerable.
ssSome time when you can spare me,
] want to spend a few weeks with her,
and see if / can not acquire this myster-
ious kaaack for myself" said Dolly; she
was a natural housewife, though but
fifteen, and was already no mean cook,
with praise-worthy ambition to excel
in this, her favorite branch of house
wifery.
The horses were at the door, and the
parting touches were given to the
wrapping.
'.Are you sure you are dressed warm
enoughP" asked Dolly.
sQuite sure, Dolly, it is so warm that
we scarcely feel the ride"
Willy and Susy ran out and were
tossed into the high wagon by the ia
Their, who stood waiting. It was a
jubilee day for them, visit at Aunt
Katy's being treat which the family
looked forward to with delight, and
to-day they were going tc
get a pair of 'sbobs," luxury
not INDUCED in hitherto
as the fall of snow had been so light
that wheeling was still a convenient
though cold mode of locomotion.
The Grahams had only spent one sea
son in their prairie home, having come
from the East in the spring of 1897
Aunt Katy and her family had come
with them, her husband going into
business in iourishing town in West
ern Iowa, about five miles distant from
the Graham farm.
'sFeed the cattle early" said the ia
Their, as he stepped into the wagon
.sas it may be dark before we ge
home
"All right, papa" replied Dolly
ssyou'll find good hot supper waiting
when you get home, and Arthur will d.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
PHILOSOPHER DUNDER.
The Wise Old Teuton Makes Some Apt
General Observations,


If vhas to live my life oafer again |
expect I do no peter ash pcfore. No
pody knows how to live until he vhas
aboudt ready to die.
Nopody vhas sooch good friendt to
me dot he can tell me where | should
reform onless | get mad nit him. 1t
vhas human nature dot we all believe
we vhas good enough.
In trying to get something for moth
ing in dis world we cheerfully buy two
dollars worth of cigars for der man
who gifts US teeket to fcefty-cent
show.
doan' see some loafers around mid
out | wonder dot Nature vhas so fool
ish. She could shust as well hat used
oop dot material to grow fencerails
and hitching posts.
If you find me some man who vhas
satisfied nit der weather und der peO-
pies und der world, | show you some
pody who vhas ripe for either Heafen
or der idiot asylum.
When like to pound on my drum |
forget dot l hat some neighbors who
may like to shleep. When | like to
shleep myself my neighbor should be
put in shall if he plays on der piano.
We like a man who shpeaks der
truth by us, und yet shust so soon ash
he tells us something unpleasant we
vhas mad at him.
When hear boy whistle feel safe.
I know dot so long as he whistles he
doan' put up some shop to shtea1 my
apples or carry off my front gate.
If you take a mans bad luck und
trace it back you Will discover dot he
vhas to blame ten times where some
pody else vhas once, und yet he remem-
bers only dot once.
| doan' like man to be too liberal
NIT me, especially doctor in prescrib-
ing large doses.
It Wasn't so much der darkness
vhas afraid of when night comes, but
maybe l do something's mean or wicked
by daylight.
If you keep your eyes open you Will
see dot charity works hard all summer
while most of her benefciaries sleep IL
der shade or loafs nit der saloons.
We doan' know some men until dey
vhas gone to der bad. Den it vhas We
hear afery pody say how shmart une
talented dey vhas all der time.
| Der best frendt | eater had became
my enemy as soon as lent him fife dol
lar .mitout security. Dot same mar
would have mortgaged his house ant
lot to somepody else und felt dot it VIA!
only peesness.
Sometimes it seems to me dot de
world vhas too wicked to stand much
longer, und dot it vhas hard to find ont
honest, upright man. take some live
medicine, und 10! der next day de
work vhas good enough und all mel
vhas all right.
l hat seen a funeral procession mill
long, und two weeks later | hat aske'
who vhas buried dot day, und nopod..
could remember. When a man get
through NIT der world der world vha
through NIT him.
A hypocrite vhas bad man, und We
sometimes l vhas glad to meet tie
who doan' tell me who he vhas.
When l see a woman cry feel t
praise der wisdom of Nature. If sh
couldn't shed tears she would pull
somepody's hair.-Detroit Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
A milk snake over three feet Ion

"A milk snake over three feet long
lately got into house at Fulton, ILL.,,
and crawling on to the window sill was
able to squeeze through the wires of a
canary bird cage hanging about five
feet from the floor. In the cage was a
pair of canarie9 and five young ones
nicely fedged out. In the morning
they were'all there in the cage, but,
sad to relate, the five young birds were
inside the snake. The reptile had
swallowed the birds, and then, being
so increased in girth as to be unable to
squeeze out through the wires, it had
coiled itself up in the bottom of the
cage, where it was discovered by the
owner of the house.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01

The chicken was frying and filling
the house with its appetizing odor,
Dolly had an artistic eye for pretty
crystal and dainty linen, and she had
set her table in her best style.
An hour passed by; the fritters were
in the tureen, and the potatoes and bis
cult were in the warming-oven.
A sense Of danger had crept into the
hearts of the waiting children, and they
peered out at the driving storm with
anxious hearts.
sIt's quite likely they were at Aunt
Katy's when the storm broke, and have
decided not to come home tonight, y
said Dolly, trying to smile.
Suppose we light the lantern, and
wrap up and go down the road, said
Arthur anxiously.
eve can try it at any rate" Dolly re-
| piled, land I will set light in the
window; it will be easier to bear the
| storm than this terrible suspense"
They wrapped themselves warmly and
made the attempt, calling loudly as they
went, but a short distance convinced
them of the utter impossibility of doing
any good, and they retraced their steps
with heavy hearts.
1--WE can only help them by keeping
warm fires and bright lights in the
windows" said Dolly, sadly, as they
reached the kitchen door," and aftel
all it is much more likely they are SAFE
at Aunt Katy's."
The long night wore away, and thu
lamps burned in the windows: tired
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01

Dolly slept fitfully in the large arm
chair, starting at every sound, as she
hoped against hope that the travellers
had come, while Arthur, the traces of
tears still on his cheeks, slept on a
lounge near by.
Too heartsick to eat, the neglected
supper still remained upon the stove I'M
needed, while the weary hours passed
by.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
eft would have been better if l had

eft would have been better if | had
needed your suggestion, and turned
back he said in anxious tone, "but 1t
is too late now, for it would be as I'M
safe to 60 back as to keep ahead"
They were entering Che two-mlle
stretch of open prairie road which
would bring them home.
Courage, darlings; we are almost
home now" said the mother to
the little ones who had crawled under
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
A nem Kind of strike occurred

"A new kind Of strike occurred in
female seminary at Nashville, Tenn,
the Other day, where class OF young
ladies indignantly struck against in
struction from a textbook OF history
which recited the old story of Jefferson
Davis capture in female attire
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01

E sure and bring me
the new hood, moth
err" called Dolly
from the kitchen;
she was making up
a parcel of dough-
nuts and apples in
case the children
should be hungry on
their way to town.
: "And my mittens,
mother, - chimed in
Arthur, who was
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
A REVIVED ANECDOTE.
Sir Walter Raleigh and the Good Virgin
Queen Elizabeth.

Queen elizabeth.
Bad weather held London in it's
strong grip, and as her Majestys state
chair had been sent to the chair shop
to have new set of springs put in, it
became necessary for the Queen to
walk to Parliament, to leave her reg
ular morning order for the state execu-
toner. The gallant Raleigh, who was
at that time occupying the exalted sta
ton of Escort Extraordinary and Gold
Stick-in- Waiting to the Queen, in ac-
cordance with the duties of his Office,
offered his arm to Elizabeth, and they
twain, preceded by six trumpeters, and
followed by three pieces of artillery
and thousand small boys, set out in
the pouring rain. As umbrellas had
not been invented at that period, Raj
e:gh sheltered himself from the torrent
beneath the waterproof ruff her Maj
esty wore about cher neck, while Eliz-
abeth was granted the sole satisfaction
for the soaking she received by order
ing the clerk of the weather to the
block. The journey passed without in
cident worthy of note until the party
reached the corner opposite the Parlia-
ment buildings, where it was found
that a mud-puddle of extraordinary di-
mensions-a puddle worthy of the
Elizabethan age-had gathered unto
itself the larger part of the street.
''By my halidom," quoth the Queen,
s.but this puddle hath extraordinary
depth! Methinks 'twere well that we
return, and defer the executions until
the morrow
mot so, my liegess,' said Raleigh,
turning to one of his retainers and seiz-
, ing his cloak; {" 'twere better far that
my friend here should sacrifice Us
habit to thy necessity. Never shall it
be said yet while a Raleigh stood by,
! the QfEen cPEngland was baked OF her
deteri ination or wet her ankI6lG iRpu lr
suit Of ambitisp"
| Saying Mich, the e.
retainer's eak1e1
puddle, and her III
lightly upon it, r
without wetting T.
as for the retail ~ j.
he likewissa + = Il s
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
THOROUGHBRED FOWLS.
Hints and Suggestions Concerning Their
Breeding and Feeding.


In breeding thoroughbred fowls, fam
CIV points and eggs should be combined
To accomplish this may require two or
three seasons, but it can be done never
theless. Take Light Brahmas, for in
stance, which have the reputation Of
being poor layers and persistent sitters.
especially high class birds; by proper
feeding and careful mating they can be
made far better layers than half breeds,
and also non-sitters. Overlooking Is
injurious to all breeds, but especially so
to Light Brahmas. Corn should be ex-
cluded from their diet, except in ex-
IRENE cold weather, when it may be
given in mixture of corn, wheat and
oats as a hot mash in the morning. Oat-
meal scalded and made the consistency
of mush, into which handful of dessi-
Gated fish may be mixed, is one of the
best reproducing foods that can be
given. On alternate mornings, flax
seed meal may be used in place Of the fish,
A pint of whole wheat to every twelve
fowls is sufficient for an evening meal,
and this should be thrown among leaves
or chaff to make the fowls scratch for
it. Raw meat should be given three
times week. A head of cabbage, fas-
tened to string and suspended from
| the center of the poultry
house, just high enough to make the
hens Jump for all they get, is an excel
lent thing. In short, any means which
can be devised to make them work
for their feed with the exception
of their morning meal; and even that
should be light-simply giving enough
for an appetizer will be found Of greaI
est benefit to them
A good rooster should have stout legs
of medium length, yellow or reddish
yellow in color, well feathered on the
outside; toes straight and stout with
middle one well feathered. Head
broad, back stout and well
nanrua, yellow in color with dark stripe
.lpper mandible. Neck well
- undant hackle flowing
Allders, with a perfectly
spe on each feather,
IT, led upright, with
feathers. Also
Stf in the rear,
kpad appear
having q
give most
- ing pen,
up to
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-09-01
A BITTER EXPERIENCE.
The Story of a Mothers Sacrifice
A True Incident.

Written for This Paper.l
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Remarkable Prizes .

On Tuesday, October 9Th, 1888 always
Tuesday,, the 221st Grand Monthly Draw
ing of the Louisiana State Lottery oc-
CURED. The prizes we're from 800 to
100000, the next drawing will be over
100000, in prizes from 5000 to $780,
600. This and all the drawings of this
company are under the exclusive control
of Generals Beauregard and Early. No.
46, 755 drew the first capital prize of $780,
600. 1t was sold in fractional twentieths
at 81 each, sent to M. A. Dauphin, New
Orleans, La. One went to f. Nd. Heath
cote, Derrick City, Pa, through Bradford
National bank, Bradford, Pa; another to
M. F. Locke, Coldwater, Miss, through
Bank of Commerce, Memphis, Tenn; an
other to j. @. Proebstet and NJ. O. Hanell,
Vancouver, Wash. T.; another to John
7. Claver, Murray, Ia; another to
Geo. Lichthardt, Sacramento, Cal; an
other to Ben S. Collins, Skowhegan,
Me-; another to Aug. F. Linse,
Seneca, Kas.; another to j. w. Nc
Gbee, Osksloosa, Kas.; another to FL. E.
Childs, East Boston, Mass; another 10
j. d. Rhodes, EUfaula, Ala; another TO
Merchants National, Helena, Mont. On
December 18th occurs the Mammoth
Drawing, in which the First Capital Prize
is 100000. All information to be had by
applying to NJ. A. Dauphin, New Or
leans La.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
next, in the city of San Antonio. Com
mercial men who go down will certainly
have a most pleasant time.
Some Majoritles.

Cleveland's ma jority this year in Travis
county is AIT against, 6S6 majority four
years ago. Governor Ross majority Is
500, against 1922 last year.
The vote for Judge A. 8. Walker for
district Judge, and for Major Joe Il =.
Stewart for district attorney, is given IN
the table, In this connection it should
also be stated as a matter of justice to
both Judge Walker and Major Stewart
that neither of these gentlemen we're can
didates, and the votes cast for them were
against their protests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
A New Market.

Mr.. John Haigler, well known mere In
the CITY, has opened neat and new mar
ket at The corner Of Red River and Sixth
streets. He will keep the best of meats
at all times, and persons living ia snae
part of town will find it greatly to their
interest to patroDize Mr.. Haigler, who VIII
treat them courteously and sell them the
best the market affords.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
eve Point With Pride"

To the "Good name at home," won by
Hoods Sarsaparills. In Lowell, Mass,
where it is prepared, there is more OF
Hoods Sarsaparilla sold than of all other
medicines, and it has given the best of sat,
isfaction since its introduction ten years
ago. This could not be if the medicine
did not possess merit. If you suffer from
impure blood, try Hoods Sarsaparilla and
realize it's peculiar curative power.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
MEMORIES OF MY MorarR,
BIT FANNIE srEAR YOUNG.

BIT FANNIE srEAR YOUNG.
As mem'r ies Of the long ago
Arise and Ill my mind and heart,
The muses. Ger my spirits throw
halo and sweet thoughts impart.
Adown the years wonder back,
And, lingering, link together
The days that all my childhood wake
With cherished mem'ries of my mother.
When life is dark with clouds o'ercast,
And gloom swells up in all the soul,
turn me back to days long past
And list her voice of sweet control.
In wisdorh's paths her footsteps led
Her strength temptations wiles couldcover.
And oft from me these wiles have fed
Aface the precepts of my mother.
When sorrows claim me for awhile,
think of days when che was sorrowed;
AZ in It all she still could emile,
know twas Heavens strength abe borrowed.
And her example inspires me now;
Yes, far, far over every other,
And cares can never cloud my brow,
While am guided by my mother.
IT'S sweet at evening to recall
The peace that lovingly did rect
Upon our home, Upon Il all
Approving heaven smiled and blessed.
When things of time and senee press sore,
loveto turn from every other,
And, musing, live those days once more,
SO filed with mem'ries of my mother.
Sometimes the world grows harsh and cold.
And cruel to thy child, my mother,
And deeds of love, as thine of old,
Receive reward, than love far other
I'm then of life 80 weary grown,
That back to thee In memory Gear.
Thro smiles that blight and words whose tone
Ie sweet bat deadly, l would steer.
OH Turn me deaf to words of hate,
That come frem lips which smile on me,
And lull IN tumult, OH thou fatel
That Gained the troubled Galilee.
Come, muses., comel My heart is sad
OH come; my heart would fain discover,
II from the earth II is not fled,
The grace that lowered DER my mother.
LoNGvIEw, November l, 1885.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
GEo. P. wARsEH, Secretary.

The Queenslanders propose using heroic
methods for the encouragement OF Chin
ese immigration. Mongolians entering
the colony illegally are TO be Imprisoned
for life, II the queen gives her assent TO-
the law.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
The Correct Vote.

The STATESMAN this morning gives the
correct vote for national, state and county
officers as cast in this county. The full
vote for precinct officers will be given to-
morrow.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

The famous Cuban bandit, Victor
FrugOso, has been killed by the Cuban
civil guard. He was the last Of the Cuban
highwaymen who stole and held rich plant
ers for ransom. With Frugoso's death his
band can be easily handled, as they are
without leader and greatly reduced in
number and strength.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15

Signora Crispi, wife of the Italian pre-
mier, being "not acceptable at court" all
the wives of the Italian cabinet ministers
were excluded from the banquet given to
the German emil eror at Rome.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-11-15
Drummers' Day.

The STATESMAN is in receipt of tele-
gram from the commercial men of San
Antonio, extending an invitation to all
commercial men to participate in the
parade, banquet and ball on Saturday