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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04
THE RAIN.

The evening breeZes chilly blow
Adown the mirk and eerie river;
Beneath the willows on the shore
The rushes culver.
Between the tree-tops darkly. green
The summer stars are whitley shinings
A cloud before the rounded moon
Shows silver lining.
Like tiny cymbals fairy-wrought
The rufled waves are shoreward Ginning;
With pulsing beats that come and GO
In wordless rhyming
The duskv leaves of watching trees,
With breeze blown palms to Heaven lifted,
Wave out entreaties to the rain
Where clouds have drifted,
And signs for rain; the mpsses green
Are gray within the dewless dragging
OF heated hours whose weary march
Is slow and tagging.
But bark, Upon the Swallowed air .
Awakened bird is lightly trilling
Its joyous song with clear, low strains,
The woodland filling. f. t.f.. -,...
A rain song: linking note by note
The sweet, instructive airy madness
That prophesies the coming shower
With tuneful gladness
And dark across the blinded moon
The ragged clouds are slowly trailing,
AS Fastening down the woodland way
The wind is wailing n
The welcome drops leap down the sky
And dapple all the flowing river;
And fall like kisses on the leaves
That bend and culver. tc@f9i'a
The bird is gone; in some safe nook ..,.,
To listening mate is softly calling;
While hourly hour the fragrant ram
is gently falling
Georgia Roberts, IN Good Housekeeping
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04
A USEFUL BUILDING.
How to Construct a Cheap, But Good, Hay
and Stock Rarn.

and Stock Barn.
There is economy in sheltering both
live stock and hay, so will submit my
plan for housing hay and stock in
very economical way for feeding under
shelter.
To cover 40 tons of hay, and say IS
grown cattle (if dehorned), or SO head
of horses, Or large number of young
animals, would build as follows: Set
three feet into the ground 10 posts 81
feet long, in a square 20x32 feet, eight
feet apart on the sides, and 10 feet at
the ends. This I would cover with
good 12-foot stock boards and strips
boards having water-grooves. This
building should be sided only on one
end, and shielded on all other sides. |
would then build shed 20 feet wide
and "a feet long with #. walls sided
closely and covered with grooved and
stripped yellow-pine stock boards, all
the roofing to run up and down, and
with the shed rafters supported in the
center by posts set in the ground
every eight feet. If desired to feed
hay only in this shed, we can add
80 per cent. to it's capacity for hay, thus
covering 50 tons, by stacking out, to
the middle of the shed all around.
Mind you, there has been nothing at
tached to the posts of the main build
ing but the roof and siding on the end,
thus leaving only a 10-foot space in the
shed for the stock at the commencement
of feeding.
When the hay has been fed three or
four feet beyond the posts of the main
building all around, | should then at
tach strong boards or scantling to these
posts in such manner as to form a
manager between them and the main
body of the hay, cutting down the hay
with a hay-knife above until it is in
proper shape to feed from the top of
the pile.
If desired to fed grain or ground food
under these sheds, as we generally do,
would attach hay racks and managers
to the Outside of the posts of the main
buildf' all around, utilizing the space
in tn lied over the stock for storing
the gHin or feed, which should be car
ried ) the manger below by chutes. 1
woulA also make troughs for feed, if
desire against the outer wall all
arourN y. This space under the managers
we fi,d an excellent place for hogs to
bed.
Suth building as have described,
a comfortable, safe shelter for from so
to rs head of horses or cattle, 100 Or
more hogs, and from 40 to so tons of
hay, can be built for $780,. r. True,
in Form and Home
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04
VALUE OF. j.. SLEEP.
How Many Careless Persons Are Destroy
ing Their Lives. s.E is

How Many Careless Persons Are Destroy
, ing Their Lives. IT,
There are thousands of busy people
who die every year for want of sleep.
1t may be that too much sleep Injuries
some persons; but in an excitable peo-
pie, and in our intense business habits,
there is far more mischief for want of
sleep than from too much of it. Sleep
lessness becomes a disease. It is the
precursor of insanity. When it does
not reach to that sad result, it is still
full of peril, as well as of suffering.
Thousands of men have been indebted
for bad bargains, for lack of courage,
for ineffectiveness, to loss of sleep.
Sleep repairs the wastes which walk
ing hours have made. 1t rebuilds the
system. The night is the repair-shop
of the body. Every part of the
system is silently overhauled, and
all the organs. tissues and SUBJ
stances are replenished. The man who
sleeps little, repairs little; if he sleeps
poorly, he repairs poorly. If he uses
up in the day less than he accumulates
ct night, he Will gain in health and
vigor. If he uses up all that he gains
at night, he will just hold his own. If
he uses more by day than he gathers
at night, he will lose. And if this last
process be long continued, he must
succumb.
A man who would be good worker
must see to it that he is good sleeper.
Human life is like a mill; sometimes
the stream is SO copious that one needs
care but little about his supply. But
often the stream that turns the mill
needs to be economical A dam is
built to hold larger supply. The mill
runs the pond pretty low throug h
the day, but by shutting down the
gate, the night reflls the pond. and
the wheels go merely around again the
next day. Once in a while, when
spring rains are copious and freshets
overflow, the mill may run night and
day; but this is rare. Ordinarily the
mill should run by day, and the
pond fill up by night.
Every man must sleep according to
his temperament. But eight hours is
the average. If one requires a little
more or little less, he will find it out
for himself. Whoever by work, pleas
ure, sorrow or by any other cause is
regularly diminishing his sleep, is de-
stroying his life. A man may hold out
for a time. But nature keeps close ac-
counts, and no man can dodge her
settlements. Z. Ledger.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04
Knew How 1t Was Herself

'When you speak of the early closing
movement, Miss Craycraft," exclaimed
the caller, with enthusiasm, ''you touch
on a topic in which l am deeply inter-
ested. I am in favor of any thing that
will shorten the dreary hours OF work.
ing-men and women"
II am glad to hear you say so, Mr..
Slowgo," said the young lady, as she
looked hopefully at the clock. 81 am
E working-woman myself" - Chicago
Tribune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04
LEARNING TO SWIM.
Gus Sundstrom. Americas ChampiGn SWIM
mer, Tells How to Do IT.

Gus Sundstrom. Americas ChampiHn SWIM
mer. Tells How to Do IT.
Swimming is one of the most lmpOr-
tant accomplishments of man or Wom-
an. 1t is very difficult to swim cor
rectly, and to do so one must practice
a good deal. 1t is easy to swim, though
that it is easy to learn to keep one S
self on the top of the water, and II all
those who fell in the water only knew
this there would be fewer deaths from
drowning. To some persons swimming
comes natural. They learn naturally
when in the water to strike out and
keep themselves on the surface. L
think that was my case. | never re-
member learning how to swim, and
think | must be a sort OF
amphibious being. was born
near the waters edge; always took
great delight in watching the sea and
the big ships sailing along so smooth
ly; was in the water morning, noon and
night when a youngster, and when
older made my living out of my boy
hoods favorite pastime. Swimming
is as easy as rolling off a log, when one
knows how. 1t is perfectly natural for
one to keep to the surface of the water
To swim is only d question OF conf
dence. just think when in the water
that you won't sink or drown, and you
will be surprised how easily you will
keep on the surface. That is the hard
est part of swimming. After you have
learned to feel just as safe in the water
DIS on the land it is easy enough to
learn the various motions used to pro-
pei yourself through the water. Some
persons, though, never get this conf
dence. They are always timid of the
water, and they never learn to swim.
l think this timidity is caused by some
thing that probably occurred in their
childhood that frightened them of the
water. Perhaps they were in some
boat accident or some friend or rela-
tive was drowned, or perhaps they
were forced into the water when
young against their will. l have
seen some people throw their
children in the water because they
think it does them good, the children
being actually paralyzed with fear.
Now that is a big mistake. 1t does the
child no good at all. If you force a cog
into the water he gets scared of it and
will never make Il good water dog. It's
the same, think. with child. Let
me give word of advice to those who
do not know how to swim and who may
be unfortunate enough to fall into the
water. Do not get frightened and
frantically beat the air to keep on the
surface, for then you will drown sure.
Keep cool. Keep your hands well
down-place them at your hips. You
will then assume an almost per-
pendicular position in the water, and
by simply moving your hands from the
wrist, something like the fin of a fish,
you will always keep your head above
water. You can move your feet, too,
just as though walking through long
grass-lifting them up and down. That
is called treading water. When some
one comes to rescue you don't grab
hold of them. That would probably
prove fatal to you and to the rescuer.
Let the rescuer take hold of you light
ly under the shoulders, or by the neck,
and then all will be well.-Chicaqo
Inter- Ocean.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04

If the fat-iron is dirty tie up
piece of yellow bees wax, in a rag, and
when the iron is almost but not quite
hot enough to use rub it quickly with
the wax. and then with coarse cloth.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04

citizen has been basely slandered and
libeled by a newspaper. | must see
him ere Sleep
'And get the case?''
yes
''On a divy?"
Exactly
go, my husband, but be discreet.
Don't let anybody drop on the fact that
you are shystering for cases. You are
supposed to be a way-up lawyer, de-
manding cash fee when you take the
case; but if others shyster why not you?
Go hunt out the slandered Bloody Bill
Bunkum and take his case on the
whack."
1t is an hour later. A figure wrapped
in oil-skins and covered by an umbrella
knocks at the door of No. 1920.
No answer.
Knock! knock! knock!
What the bloody 'eavens is want
ed?" demands voice from an upstairs
window.
Are you Bloody Bill Bunkum?'
Il ar. What of it?'
Il must see you at once. There's
money in it,
Bill felt his way down stairs and
opened the door and asked:
''Now, then, what bloody thief are
you9"
Il am not thief | am a leading
member of the Detroit bar Hush!
Don't speak so loud
Come upstairs. Now, what is it?
Want me to swear to an aLbi?"
mo. Do you know that you have
been grossly slandered?"
II do. When l was up in court the
judge himself said he believed ought
to be in State prison"
Il mean by the papers. Why, the
Free Press has damaged your character
$4,000 WORTH .....
moi"
Eyes, it has. 1t says, or at least,
strongly hints, that you stole a grind
stone"
(Which the same is in my back yard
at the present minute
''Did you steal itE?'
''Of course. | can be confidential
with d lawyer"
"But it wasn't proved?"
''Oh, no. / had two witnesses to
swear that I was in Toledo for that hull
month Ett s. .s-,. ss.
''And you were discharged"
Il was. The Judge wanted to send
me up, and the jury looked cross-eyed
at me, and the prosecuting attorney
called me a jail-bird, but | got free,
bless the law
"And now the Free Press jumps on
your character and seeks to ruin you.
You must begin libel suit"
81 have no money"
''But I'll foot all the costs and take
it for half what we can get"
'sBut the paper told the truth. y
"But it can't prove it. Bloody Bill
Bunkum, think of your wife.
II will, SIR" .
''And your children"
Eyes, sir" sa
''And of your standing in the COM
munity. Do you want the finger OF
scorn pointed at you on the streets?"
"Never!'
'And have your children tainted
about grindstones?n
"Never, some mOre!"
"Then we will sue the Free Press for
libel and whack up. on the verdict,
which won't be less than 900. Here,
sign this agreement Some OF us now
keep them on hand in blank. Now,
then, a last word: Keep sober, if posi-
BILE. Talk about the SANDER. Tell
every body how it prevents your get
ting work. Have your wife ready to
testify that you can't sleep from mental
worry. Get some one to call your chill
dren names. Dig hole and bury that
grindstone, and look out for the po-
lice. If it wasn't for the police and the
newspapers men like us would be rich"
Eyes, sir
"That is all. Good night. Go to
your bed with the assurance that all
will be well and the case will be
rushed"
Verdict for the defendant. detroit
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04

"Certainly will, my precious one"
he cried, as he gave her hearty en-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04

Verdict for the Observation-Disclosures
Free Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1888-08-04

Miss Kurtz. and it was only his stub
borness kept him from saying so, he
was considerably delighted at the so.
luton, yet he was very much at sea
for a plausible excuse for his out
landish conduct without giving the
true reason
To keep on with their plan of recon-
struction they adjourned to the house
of the squire's other brother-in-law,
and there they met Wildly, who had
just returned from her call on Miss
Kurtz. She was loud in her denuncia-
ton of the squire, but when John told
her the squire's side of the story she
agreed to help out the loving geese, y
as she called them, and her ready tact
Strengthened things out SO that squire
was the happiest man in town.
A year or more after the happy event
that made j. Hillery proud young
husband, and he and his pretty wife
were chatting over past events, when
the squire, in a burst of loving conf
dence, told her how it was he proposed
to her. Her face was clouded for an
instant only, and then she threw both
arms about his neck and kissed him.
. do you know how the glove and
photograph came to be in your poeket9'
she asked, as she hid her blushing face
in his bosom.
mo" he said, wonderingly. "How?"
= | put them there just to tease you,
you were so bashful. But youth for
give ~, won't you, my own dear Hill
lefyf
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
Flag, at H.if Mast.


WASHINGTON, May 30.-The fsg on the
White House was at half mast and the
national celcrs on the various depart.
ment buildings, with the exception Of
those OF the great Pension ONCE edffce
and the Department Of Justice, were
lowered half way down the stsf in mem
ory OF the nation's desd soldiers. All the
statues In the city and vicinity, including
those Of the Ravoiutic nary heroes, were
,decorsted with flowers.
At Arlington after the decoration OF
the graves orations were delivered BY
Senators. Palmer and Henderson. Special
memorial services were held at the tomb
OF General Logan under the direction Of
Richardson Post %. A R assisted by the
Logan Guard Of Honor. Representative
Mason OF Illinois YVES the orator Of the
dav and made most eloquent address
wherever public ceremonies were held
to-day prayers we're offered for the speedy
recovery CT General Sheridan.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
Hnishoro Court Notes.

HLLsBoRo, TEX. !, May 30.-The follow
Ing cases have been disposed of in the
County court: State VS.. s. W. Foster
ualaWfully carrying pistol, not guilty
State VS.. Will Lucas, unlswfully carrying
q pistol dismissed; State vs. Bill Thonp-
son, aggravated assault, dismissed; State
vs.. j. E Elliott, j., aggravated assault,
dismissed State vs.. J. E. Elliott, unla ".
fullyc carrying a pistol. fined S25 and
TWEEN days In jail AMI all costs
Sale VS.. Bud Williams et al, theft of
property OF value less than $50, dismiss
led; State Va. j. 81. JoIz, aggravated as
Eau!s and battery. dismissed.
A very Interesting habeas corpus trial
WAS had yesterday before County Judge
A. W. Parham, ex psrte Gina Holland,
application for writ Of haoeas corpus. II
WAS ordered that the defendant, Thomas
Holland, the fsthsr of Edna Holland,
have the custody Of said child, and she
was ordered turned over to him by the
sheriff
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
an AMBUSCADE.

A sheriff's Posse Fired Upon by Riv.r Mer
Nser Sc. Charles, No.
ST LOUIS, Mo May 80 AT Musick's
Ferry, near ST. Charles, on the Missouri
river, the Sheriff of ST. Louis county arc
posse Ct three deputies endesvored to
arrest gang OF river men, and battle
ensued in which Deputy Albert Abfeldt
was fatally injured. Deputy John Mons-
nan was seri usly shot through the bowels
and Deputy G. c Garrett was hit three
times BY bullets, but not dangerously hurt
Sherih Allen esca :ed unhuTt 1t Is believed
but cannot be found st this time The
trouble was brought about by Captain
Smith swearing out warrant sgainst the
Kuntz brothers and one Hellmsn, charg.
Ing them with stealing his ferry.
The warrant YVES put In the hands
OF Sherlf Z c. Allen and lsst night
he located the men and the ferry.
Early this morning he drove to the point
on the river few miles from st. Chsrles
with two deputies and there employed
boatman, John Mahoney, to row them
across the river. They approached the
shore cautiously, but were met BY Hill
man, who beckoned them to come on.
No. satisfied but that the river men
would give trouble. Deputy Garrett drew
his revolver and advanced to-
ward the man, who appeared quite |
peacesble. When within few yards OF |
Hellman, the latter dropped to the ground |
and sung out: "Fire." -Four shots rang
out In the air, three of which struck Gar |
rett. He returned the fire and an uneven |
battle was waged for several minutes
with the hidden enemy. The eeputiss
became separated, and finally Garrett
reached the boat, assisting Monshap, VINO
fell early in the fight. Allfeldt ranl
up the embsnkment and was assisted I
ACROSS the river by woman, and there
found vehicle and was driven to St.
CHARLES, where his wounds were dressed;
1ut he caunct live. Sheriff Allen became
separated from the party and has not
been heard OF since. II is feared that he
Ilso has fallen victim to the despera-
Toes. There appears to have been seven
men who lay in ambush. The whole
,arty is know, and posse Is now
serching for them.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31

Northern with Captsin Moore met tn,
stockmen at San Antonio and othel
points and arranged fer extensive ship
ments over the International and Grea,
Northern, Texas ard Pacific and St.Lcuie,
IRON Mountain and Southern. Colonel
e 10y Is putting his road in lne condition.
s*
General R. A. Cameron, of Denver,
general immigration agent of the Pan
handle Route, arrived In the city last
night. He reports the country In splendid
condition and says prospects for great
iDflax Of population are good. Several
parties OF prospectors are now in d,ffsr-
ent Panhandle counties and will doubt.
less make good reports to those who
sent them OF the country, and the conse-
quence will be that number Of smsll
farmers OF lows and other northwestern
states will come to Texas to live.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
WEATHER AND CROPS.
9ssersl Complaint Of Too Much Rs,p
Tho Fame Delayed
In Houston County.

In Houston County.
Correspondence Of the Gazette.
LovELADY, Tex, May % This has
been the cspisal rain OF the season. II
began raining here about this morning
and it has continued all day, most of the
time coming down in q torrent. The
crops in at least this part OF Houston
county are 10 the grass badly, and II
seems Is though some will be bound TO
lose at least half Of their crop. Despite
the wet weather corn continues to look
we'll. The prospect for crops are exceed.
ingiy gloomy here. The Trinity river is
almost from hill to bill. All the lowlands
are under water, and should 1t stop rain.
Ing now 1t will be elk or seven days be-
fore any one csn pillow.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
Sammer rourist rickets.

Ga June the Texas and PscifaaRsf
way will place on sale touEisEgiekete to
ell noted resorts in thE10fth, northeast
and southeast stsserY much reduced
rates.
Two thrsdgh sleeping cars daily via
this Ineto St Louis, making close con-
rection st Little Rock with trains from
Memphis and points in the southeast.
sElfgant Buffet sleeping cars to New
Orleans daily. ~.
Epr full information fsh upon or sd-
drsss j. F. Earn, City Tcket Agent, or
CID. Lusk, Depot Tickes Agent, Fort
Worth, Tex. sszs. w.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31

where memorial services were had. A
very large procession formed down Main
street. headed With the Denisons RID e,
With fie and muffied drum, snd the Grand
Army OF the Republic snd ex- Cor federate
soldiers, followed no by several floats,
with many girls carrying f,wers, citizens
IN carriages, horseback and on foot.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
The Au.omatic Oltx oil Jarniaiem

This beautiful exhibition which was
such grand success at the state fair at
Dallss last fAp has just returned from .
tour through 1Bxico. They will locate
In this city f1x Neek or ten days under
. ep cisl pe4BonAerecsed ON the corner
OF First Al kusk S<eets. The exhibition
will be Pea to-ilhht from O'Clock
until 10s "a everv dsy Thereafter from {
to s and vtS0 to p. Every citizen
Of Fort Worth, especially be ladies' and
children should see this beautiful objsct
Lesson. Admission only Is cents, chg
dren 10 cents.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
TexarkNna.
Special to the Gazette.

special to the Gazette.
TKxARKANA, Ark, May 80 Last night
the wholesale grocery establishment OF
Turner Bros, on the Arkansas side OF
this city, was entered by burglars and
several hundred dollars worth of goods
were stolen. An entrance wss effected
by boring the lock OF the back door and
the goods taken consisted OF cigars, to.
b Geo and provisions. The police have 3
clue and are working up the case.
Decoration Day WAS observed here and
large procession, headed by members OF
the G. A. R, marched out 10 the ceme-
terry. The graves OF Fedsrsls and Con-
federates were decorated prOfusely with
flowers.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1888-05-31
LUDWIG RIEsCH,

The Accused Beld In Custody Subj cot to Ex
tradition Through the Secretary OF state,
Special to the Gazette.
GALVESTON, TEX May 30.-The Lud-
| wig Riesch extradition case, which has
been pending before Judge Ssbin OF the
Uaited States District court was
determined to-day. In its decree
the court said that where the
prima facie evidence strongly showed
guilt, 1t was his duty to issue an order to
mold the accused I'M custody, sub
jsct to extradition through the
secretary Of State at Washington,
and ordered tie defendant into the
custody of the Uaited Sistes Marshal, to
be held by lin subject to the order Of the
authorities at Washington. The defend
ant, Ludwig Rlescb, w,s arrested In
San Antonio ever four weeks ago
on warrant obtained, by the
German Consul in which 1t was alleged
that the defendant, in conspiracy with
one LOUIS Riescb, murdered one Fra,z
Schmalinsky,at Guezel, in the kingdom of
Prussia, on April 20, 1888 II
is charged that the murder
WAS committed in the psrpetstion Of
robbery. and that they obtained as its
fruits sum apprcximating $4,000. It.
Is said that with this sum they made
gcod their escape to the United States,
Ludwig Riesch settling in San Antonio
where he secured employment IS street
scsvenger, Louis Riesch still being at
large. When the decree was announced
the counsel for the defense gave notice
that application would q once be made be.
fore United States Circuis JudRa PArtiee
nor his swo devoted daughters fully COM
prehend the eject OF the decree. A
trsnslstion was ordered and viii be rseA3
to the prisoner in the morning