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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
Do Locomotives Cause Storms?

A correspondent of the Northwestern
RGitroGder advances curious theory for
the increasing prevalence of foods and
transforms. He says that there are over
$4,000 locomotives in use in North Amer
lea, and estimates that from them alone
over $4,000, 100000 cubic yards of vapor
are sent into the atmosphere every week,
to be returned in the form of rain, or over
1000. 000, 900 cubic yards day-squite
enough. " he says, ''to produce good rain
fall every "a hours" Estimating the
number Of other non condensing engines
In use as eight times the number of loco
motives, the total vapor thus sent into the
air every week in this country amounts to
more than 100000, OOO, 900 cubic yards.
"Is this mot" he asks, sufficient for the
foods of terror7" Is there any reason to
wonder why our storms are SO damaging
II the above be true, it would be wise
on the part of the present Texas legisla-
ture to pass law encouraging the build
ing of new lines in the drouth stricken
districts of thatpgreat State.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
Raise More Corn.

Many of our southern farmers are 10th
to raise corn for the reason, as they claim,
that the price does not justify it, as against
cotton. To our mind it is not so much
what bushel of corn may be worth on
the farm as what it may contribute, that
is important. When converted into pork,
beef or butter it's true value is seen and
more readily appreciated. Besides, it is so
wonderfully convenient on the farm, and
is always saleable in the spring and early
summer at good prices. In the conversion
of corn into any concentrated or high
priced products manurial matter is left on
the farm, instead of being carried away,
when the corn is sold in it's grain form.
This, of itself. is matter of no small
consideration to the farmer And withal,
good friends, well filled corn crib means
fat beef, bacon, poultry, and healthy,
well Kept animals, plenty and prosperity
at home, and milk, butter and good cheer
at all times, within the family circle
Rural and Workman.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
HEAVEN HATH PEACE.

Aoo "sA me- dear, to sing tender Law
In which shall come no sorrotv o,d
lou wish to have the glad sun shine oil -
You like not sullsn clonds no. sa,,.
lou long TO hear the blithesoms, happy birds
Singing 'heir roundelays from dawn to ni.h
lou wish 10 hear no harsh no cruel words
You only seek for what ia nnra and hri.,.
nat Joy TO see the crimson blossoms svau
Anu no' one "ither, all the summera throueb
na' happiness 'twould DO for m @ to fell
harth $ sweetest story meath tn. s+.r0
IAN would grant thy wish. dear low. y, univ.
ana tune my rustic Tyre to suit the strain
touch inc strings - My touch is not divine
ana through the melody a sob of pain
Llngers like twilight, at the set NJ tb.-o
And while pray the cold wind, hurry h,
All the sweet singing of the birds is do,a
ana shadows Tit across the darkenjnp skv e
30 into every life there cometh main
Else earth would be too sweet for ,no,.o
given; -
ana near to every heart, hath sorrow lain.
lis sorrow puritieth souls for Heaven.
As through glass each one doth darby see
we strive in vain to read the changeful sis
Al iast tne Veil is drawn. Eternity
Cnfolds Its mysteries to our wakenine owns
III heaven snail be no sorrow and no pain.
us own grand song shall each heart sing }
ways;
Anectlon's purest joys supreme shall reign
ana flowers immortal bloom in endlesss a.
And kindred souls unfettered shall confo0sos
IN hallowed recognition meet and blend
AND weary hearts shall find balm and root q
In sweet repose and peaceful. without end IS
An, who can singa sweeter song than this,
what soul diviner harmonies can know
IMAM promise of supreme and hallowed bliss
III tna1 1alr land, to which earth's trayels
go?
Laura 4. Gdi0e in IJo,n1n,e ro,r@
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
Resolutions Passed by the State Agri
cultural Society

| The following resolutions were adopted
by the State Agricultural Society at it's
meeting in Monroe on Jan. -, 1885,
Resozved, That our Senators and Rep
resentatives in Congress be requested to
use all efforts in their power to advance
the Commissioner of Agriculture to a cab
met position.
ResoI0ed, That the especial thanks,rf
this convention be rendered Commi. .ioner
Colman for the great interest he has taken
in the industries of Louisiana, and to
whom they owe much of their present
development and the Department be
requested to continue it's investigations in
the production of sugar from sorghum.
ResoIued, That the Louisiana Bureau
of Agriculture has our hearty thanks for
the earnest interest it has taken in the
development of our agriculture, and
especially in the organization and devel-
opment of our several experimental
stations.
ResoJued, That we congratulate the
farmers of this State upon their rapid
organization into local societies. f fa;,,t,f II
advancement Of agrjc rJsqssafs, and that a
such societies be .raaggouested to send dele
gates to our meet ~
as.evyoe@, ~, KIT the farmers of Louis
r,sd5if lila invite immigration into this State G
intelligent men and women from all othe
l States, and that they shall find here
r cordial welcome, hearty cooperation, fel
/ tile lands and pleasant homes.
Resoloed, That we hail with satisfae
ton the large immigration of strong, pros
3 porous farmers into Southern Louisian
from the Northwest, and into North Lou
' siana from Alabama and Georgia.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
immigration.

The talented editor, A. J. Lafarque, of
the Marksville Bulletin, says: " 1mmi-
grafton means prosperity it means the
development Of our resources ; it means
the cultivation of our wild lands, and the
inhabitation of our waste places. Capital
will follow immigration, and where to-day
stagnation in business reigns eight months
in the year, business activity, push and
thrift will be seen the entire year. Immi-
grafton is the only salvation for this coun-
try. Louisiana is prospecting to-day the
chief agents of her upward strides are
those intelligent, Industrious, wide awake
sons of the North and West, and foreign
lands who have come among US to help
us make Louisiana the favored spot of
the American Union.
The traveller in the great West must be
impressed with the uniformity Of the land
scape. Almost as fiat as Holland, the vast
prairie seems as endless as sea or sky, and
the eye of the immigrant is delighted with
the luxurious crops which indicate rich
soil. He forgets that all this beauty is
located at long distance from the great
distributing centers of trade, and that
transportation over long lines of roads
must be paid for before it reaches mar
ket.
But in Louisiana nature has kindly fur
nished waterways to market through the
4 numerous rivers and bayous which form a
network all over the State and intersect
ach parish.
With the great Mississippi and its tribu-
taries running the whole length of the
| State, and the Gulf Of Mexico forming the
Southern boundary, our people can never
be subject to imposition from the monopoly
of transportation companies
The alluvial parishes are East Carroll,
Madison, Tensas, Concordia, Avoyelles.
Among the sugar yields of Lafourche
plantations may be mentioned that OF =.
j. Gays Acadia !. plantation, which
amounted to lilo, 600 pounds.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
Sheep Husbandry.

1t was an unfortunate day for the aver
age American farmer, when the sheep in
dustry declined.
A few sheep on every farm are such
of food and bring such con-
slant annual revenue to the home.
The time came, time when South !
AmeriA and Australia could prodss,s s, ~,
g much loysseg ri i M, onr average farme,
that competition was almost useless and
gradually the sheep were sold from the
farm or exchanged for cattle. Other lines
of agriculture became more profitable.
This condition may continue for many
years in the North, but We see no reason
why it should apply to Louisiana Sheep
are perfectly healthy here and can be kept
and bred successfully without care other
than shearing. Mutton brings good price
and is in great demand in our local mar
kets. AS compared with Australia and
South America the price Of mutton alone
decides the question in favor of Louisiana,
and decides it SO completely that there is
no room for arguments. Let us enumer-
ate some of the points in favor of sheep
husbandry in Louisiana.
|. The native grasses are always green
enough to support sheep, and few sheep
in the State have ever received much else.
2. The Albuminous plants, SO profitable
for feeding sheep, are exactly adapted to
to our soil and climate. A little cow-pea
hay during the winter would be Of great
value in the production of wool, and cow
peas are almost natural product of our
farms.
8. The turnip has long been regarded
rs essential to the sheep industry. Tur-
nips are grown in Louisiana without care.
Fold the sheep at night during the sum-
mer on small piece of ground in Sep
TENDER pillow, harrow and SOW this to
turnips. As many as 1000 bushels per
acre are frequently produced without any
cultivation.
4. Sheep ares perfectly healthy and
amazingly prolific. Wool and mutton are
worth as much here rs in any portion Of
the United States, unless very near some
of the Atlantic cities.
5. Large tracts Of the best sheep lands
can be purchased at less than three dol
lars per acre.
With delightful climate, and with the
possibilities of producing fruits and nuts
it appears to us that the sheep industry
must soon become one Of Importance.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

will overcome the matter of transportation
to shipping points. From our knowledge
of the cultivation of cane and the soil of
the prairies of Calcasieu, we believe we
have superior advantages in it's cultivation.
Our soil must be thoroughly drained,
like all other sugar lands; no more. In
fact, we believe we can get along with
one-third less drainage than many other
sections. We will have no expense of
steam drainage as in many places on the
rivers and bayous. Besides, the prairie
lands have sufficient sand to admit the
water to seep through and clear itself from
the surface, thereby giving protection to
the stubble. 1t will be remembered by
many that the stubble cane on the Teche
most failure in the spring of 1881. 1t
was believed at first that the severe cold
winter had frozen the stubble, but careful
observers came to the conclusion it was
caused by water standing too much on the
surface, which caused the stubble to rot
They had good reasons for coming to this
conclusion. The rows of cane nearest the
bitches, where they were thoroughly
drained, sprouted their stubble well but
the rows midway between the bitches,
where drainage was imperfect, scarcely
had any stubble sprouts. These lands had
their surface drains leading crosswise from
ditch to ditch, for the purpose of carry ing
off the surface water. Still, the soil is of
such nature as not to admit thorough
drainage in times of continued wet weather
We have soil in our prairie lands with
just about a sufficiency of sand to admit of
free surface drainage, and this is some
thing very necessary in the successful cul-
tivation of cane. We have other advan-
tages over the sticky or waxy lands. We
can have better roads, Our dirt roads,
when well thrown up in the center, are
far better than the turnpike in some Sec
,tions. After rain they dry off quickly,
and in drying they are entirely free from
that sticky nature that is so much dreaded
in some sections. With the diffusion pro
cess success land it is now assured) it is
only question of time when the great
prairie region of Southwest Louisiana will
be one vast sugar region.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16
Umbrella China.

This tree, sometimes called the Texas
China, is becoming quit common all over
the country, and is one of the prettiest if
not the prettiest, of all the trees we have
Like everything else whose origin is not
known, there are all kinds of fables &C.
counting for it's origin. Some say the
berry from which it originated was found
in the craw of wild goose; others that
Texan who had for riding switch twig
of the common China, threw it down, and
most, took root and made the umbrella
same sort.
This China is !s AT alive of Syria. 1t ws
! prodgnt to Europe and is common alon
the shores of the Mediterranean sea.
gentleman from Texas, travelling in South
ern Europe, brought home in his yes
pocket few seed and planted them. This
we suppose, is their first introduction int
America, and hence by many they are SUI
posed to be of Texas origin.
Just after the war, in 1866, Gov. Moore
family were returning to Louisiana fro1
their exile in Texas, and on farm belong
ing to Mr.. Cundiff, 20 miles east of Crock
EFT, were growing number of umbrell
Chinas. Tom Hayes and Bun, then child
rem, gathered lot of the berries to shoe
from their pop guns as they travele
homeward.
After reaching home some of the berrie
were found in the bottom of the hack, an
Tom Hayes planted them just outside Q
the hot house on Moreland. This, we be
lieve. is the accidental introduction of thi
most beautiful tree into our parish. -Alea
andriG Ioas1l Talk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

The Experimental Farm has received
from the nursery at Augusta, Ga, large
variety of apple trees, peaches, pears,
plums, apricots, figs, persimmons, al
monds, filberts and ounces, together with
fifty-six varieties of grapes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

The Acadia Sentinel urges the passage
of stock law for that parish. 1t says:
We are in favor of general law en-
bracing the entire parish, and compelling
every man who desires to raise hogs to
make preparations to raise them without
detriment to his neighbor.
About four years ago this subject was
brought up in East Feliciana parish, q
vote was taken and carried by large ma
iority in favor of stock law. The parish
of East Feliciana had been drawing
largely on the northern markets for pork
and bacon, so much so, that many remarks
were made about t, ier northern smoke
houses. While the subject was being
warmly discussed one day the idea was
advanced by some one that all the PORK
and bacon that came from the northern
markets to feed the hungry souls In tna'
narish came from parties in the great
West. who raised their hogs in pastures
enclosed for that purpose, and the people
of that parish would continue to ouy
their meat until they discarded the
long nose land pike, and began the raising
of hogs in pastures
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

Lafourche parish, among its sgricuisal3
excellences, is capable of producing N
crops of grapes in one season. TINS a. !,
ling of crops, by the way, is one Oh ~
features of the soil of Louisiana
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

Alexandria received on Christmas day
lot Of wstermelons, grown on truck
farm in the vicinity. Another evidence OF
the surprises" afforded by the prolific
and never. failing soil of our fair State.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

The paying OFF Of the hands engaged in
the cotton, sugar and RIGS fields for the
past few months in our State has put
good deal of money in circulation IN the
parishes, and the merchants In various
lines have profted accordingly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

The Ruston Uincoln parish) Ca1ig0aph
says that a dozen residences could be
rented or sold in that town Immediately
if they were available. 1t says that the
school at Ruston has given the impetus to
this demand for residence property.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

Capt. J. N. Pharr, one of the enterpris-
ing sugar planters on the Teche, has con-
tracted with Mr.. George Pandely, of the
Whitney Iron Works, to erect diffusion
battery on his Fairview plantation. He
will use the three roller mill which he now
has for drying the bagasse, which he will
then use for fuel Capt. Pharr is man of
enterprise and judgment. When he makes
q move in the sugar interest, it may be set
down as the correct one. The mere fact
that Capt. Pharr has concluded to change
his way of making sugar from the old to
the new process gives confidence in the
new, and many planters will doubtless
follow in his footsteps.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-02-16

Among the sugar yields of Lafourche
plantations may be mentioned that Of =.
]. Gays Acadia plantation, which
amounted to /, 10, 600 pounds.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10
Dickens and the Clergyman.

Says James Payne: Dickens
used to tell story of n meeting with
a clergyman in railroad train who
held forth to his fellow-travelers
ever so long upon the novelists pri-
vate failings. Dickens is all atheist
sir, as / happen to know; he is also
gambler, and, l regret to say,
drinks etc. Dear me, how sad.
Have you ever seen him drunk?'
asked Dickens. We'll, not exactly
drunk; no, but certainly overtaken
by liquor Have you ever seen
him sober? We'll, that is too much
to say. Oh, yes, Ihave seen him So
ber.' 'Often?' Yes, often No,
sir; only once. You see him now
for the first time"
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10
FRIDAY
The Salvation Army.

Major Whatmore, the new COM
mander of the Salvation Army, is
manning many campaigns, which
probably cover the religious soldiers
with glory from Il Salvation Armv
point of lew.
The army is eight years old in
America, and is made up of $50
CORPS. There are thousands of peo-
pie reached by the army who are
not reached by other methods of
Christian endeavor. The principal
object of wearing uniform is not to
signify organization, but mtny more
opportunities are presented to talk to
people concerning religious matters,
as every one knows a soldier by the
uniform and expects to be ap-
preached upon questions Of religion.
Numerous cases can be cited where
people have joined in the procession,
attracted by the drum and fife, and
when the barracks were reached
were converted.
There are 1000 officers in COM
mand in the world. The War Cry
is printed III 90 different languages
and the flag floats III % different
countries. The international head
quarters are in London, Eng. The
army has houses for fallen women,
prison gates brigades and food and
shelter for The destitute, and the
Australian government gives $1,000
a year to aid in keeping up these in
stitutions. The army has been un-
der the present name for IL years;
it was previously known as the
Christian Mission. 1t is the strong
est and oldest in Great Britain, and
is very strong in all Europe except
Russia: -..-....
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10
For the Public Good.

1t is an indisputable fact that the hand
soonest vestibule trains that are now run
on the American continent are those on
the Burlington route, leaving from Union
depotin Denver, also st. Paul, Immediate
ly on arrival Of all through trains from the
west. The first and second class coaches
are magnificent, the reclining chair cars
suburb. the Pullman sleepers extremely
luXuriant, and as for the meals that are
served in those palace Burlington dining
crrs--yum yum. The next time you no
east TO Kansas City, Chicago or ST. Louis.
ifyou mention to the ticket agent that you
want your ticket to read from Denver or
st. Paul over the Burlington route, YOU
will get it, and you will always be glad of
it,
If you go via the Northern or Canadian
Pacific, the elegant vestibule trains of
rhe Burlington Route, between st. Paul
and Chicago, or st. Louis, will carry you
along the eastern shore of the Mississippi
river for a distance of $50 miles. amidst
scenery that cannot be surpassed; or, if you
go via the Oregon Short Line or Southern
Pacific, and your ticket reads via The
Burlington Route from Cheyenne or Dem
yer, you will pass through all the thriving
cities and towns located in what is popu-
larly known as the Heart of the Continent
For further information apply to A. G.
Sheldon, General Agent, So First street,
Portland, oregon. 4-1Sd&wtt
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10

Therefore, thoroughly
dence bookkeeping both Single and Double Entry the and
of
Learn also ypcwrng Manifold Dctation
thoroughly
teacl
Griswold's Block Salem
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10
TIME TABLE-RIVER DIVISION.

The elegantly equipped steamboats,, VIM
Nj. lloag, Capt. Geo. Raabe; the n. $.
Bentley, Capt: j. sP. Coulter the Three
Sisters, Capt. w. Y. short; are in service
for passenger and freight traffic between
Corvallis and Portland aud intermediate
points, making three round trips each
week as follows:
NORTH BOUND-1eaves Corvallis Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday at n. m.
Arrives at Salem Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at3 y. IN. Leaves Salem Tuesday,
Thursday and Saturday at 9 n. IN. Arrives
ut Portland Tuesday, Thursday and Satur-
day st $50 p. m.
SOUTH BOUND-Leaves Portland Mon
day, Wednesday and Friday at q a. IN.
Arrives at Salem Monday, Wednesday and
Friday at 7:l5 p. m. Leaves Salem Tues
day, Thursday and Saturday atG II. IN.
Arrives at Corvallis Tuesday, Thursday
Saturday at 3:30 p. IN.
For freight and passenger rates apply to
the captains and pursers of the respective
boats, or to w. NJ. Darling, agent, 200 and
2O2 Front street. Portland; Gilbert Bros.
agents, Salem; |. NJ. AdaiT agent, Albany
G.. y. Miller, agent, Corvallis; or to the gen
eral freight and passenger agent, Corvallis.
q. n c. trains connect ut Albany and
Corvallis
+. W. BOWEN, Superintendent.
VIM. HOAG, General Manager
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10
IMMIGRANTS LOOK HERE +!

Having farmed in this country for over
half century, which gives us a thorough
knowledge of the country, we now offer our
services to you in.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10
$50. HORSES. $50.

One hundred head of brood mares and
" young horses for sale. Forty or fifty
colts expected IN the spring Two fine
horses, Clyde and Percheon stock, weight
sixteen and seventeen hundred; have been
with the band for the past three years.
Original stock from the best quality of
mares. For particulars address or see
w. IL. BYARS,
wit. Salem, Or.
Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1889-05-10

commution Tickets al two.ce per
mile on sale, ,at stations hay ing agents
Connection al Rays and Fulguart
Ianding with steamer s'City Of salem
fHA-. \. SCOTT, Receiver.
General Ofao.s, y " Cor. First ana Pine,
POrtland, Oregon-