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The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
New and Curious industry

One of the new industries now fol-
lowed in London is that of separating
and storing oxygen from the atmos-
phere. This curious industry has an
application in the maturing OF spirits
and the improvement OF beer. This is
Or from being the only application Of
oxygen, for which the price is
GOOD. but it is notable, and no doubt
distiIlers and bonders will give heed to
the discovery. It is said that the oxy-
pen. in contact with spirits, accom-
plishes in a few days what is done by
from three to five years BY nature.
The oxygen gets rid of the fusel oil
quickly, and as this is the most injuri-
GUS property of spirits the consume
has IN interest in the matter as well
az the producer. A maturing effect Is
also produced on beer by admixture
with oxygen, and obviously this gas Is
of high value for the whole tribe OF
efervescing mineral waters-LOn-
don Court journal.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
EGYPTIAN WOMEN.
PecuaaEtti@e OF Their Looks, Dress, MAI
nsrS and Customs.

FecunaRtefes OF Their Looks, Dress, Man
nsrs and Custolps.
In youth the wome Egypt gen.
erallyhave lovely forms Jump, supple
and elegant An excess of flesh is ARE
among them. Graceful r an up
right carriage and finely-molded hands
and feet are common characteristics.
Their faces, too, are usually pleasing
and often beautiful, with the richly
tinted softness of the South. So sweet
is the expression of these faces, so be-
witching are the glances of their dark
eyes, that an experienced traveller de-
clares they are the most perfect women
in the world. ;
The eyes nearly all are large, black
and almond-shaped; their soft ex-
preston, still further heighteESd by
long lashes and the universal usAof
"Kohl" with which they blacken De
edges of their lids. They have oval
faces, sometimes a little broad and
clear olive compilations. The lips are
usually quite full; the los is straight,
though a little wide. Glossy black
hair, with eyebrows that form a lovely
arch, complete the features of these
sirens, famed since Cleopatra for their
beguiling beauty.
They dress the hair in an elaborate
fashion. 1t is cut short over the fore
head, but Oh either side of the face
hangs a full lock, often curled or
braided. The rest of the hair is ar
ranged in braids, usually
from eleven to twenty-five, but always
an odd number. Three black silk
cords, bearing little ornaments of gold,
are generally fastened to each braid,
hanging down the back in a glittering
shower. The head-dress is a complex
arrangement. 1t consists of a kind of
turban, round which is commonly
bound a gay 'kerchief or a long strip
of muslin folded into a narrow band.
The latter is usually black Or rose
colored. The central part is orna-
mented for several inches with spangles
that fall over the forehead, while the
ends are decked with a gay edging and
tassels of colored silks, above which a
few spangies are sewed. On the
crown of the head-dress is worn
a round, convex ornament called
the ''kurs.n 1t is about five inches
in diameter, and as costly az the
wearer can afford. Wealthy ladies,
and even the wives of some small
tradesmen, wear those composed oil
diamonds set in gold. Others wear a
simple golden kurs, silver being sell
dom seen, eve among servants. The
head vail consists of a long piece Of
white muslin, embroidered at each end
with colored silk and gold, OIL of col
ored Grape, ornamented with gold
thread and spangles. This is draw
well forward upon the head, while the
long ends hang down behind nearly to
the ground. The face vail, always
worn in public, is a simple strip OF
white muslin, fastened just below the
eyes, from which it falls nearly to the
feet. It completely hides all the feat.
ures except the eyes, but as these are
commonly the greatest beauty of the
women, it serves rather to heighten
admiration than to quell it.-Londor
Truth.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
AFRICAN CANNIBALS.
Observations Made iIathe Dark Continent
by an English Traveller.

0~bservations Made itsthe Dark Continent
by an English Traveller.
I never so thoroughly appreciated
the unnecessary character of this
African anthropophagy as during an
exploration of the Upper Sssross river
in the early part of the pr~esentyear.
My canoe had been stopped, and | had
been captured" and carried on shor1,
by a noisy, boisterous band of natives.
They meant me no harm, but objected
to my visiting the tribe beyond them,
with whom they were at war. Their
country bore a singularly prosperous
appearance, with its tidy plantations OF
vans, sweet potatoes, ground nuts, col
locasia arums, manioc, Indian corn and
bananas, and the large herds OF sleek
cattle and the numerous sheep, goats,
fowls and Muscovy ducks. So abund-
ant was food and so exceptional were
these Africans in their hospitality that
in the course of two days they had
filed nv canoes with 1900 vans, a
number of corn-cobs, foFis, ducks''
sheep and goats, until I had to cry:
"Hold! enough" because the canoes
were dangerously overloaded. More
over, they presented a large bullock TO
nv Kruboys. Amy n who knows
Africa and the natural stinginess OF
the negro will realize how abundant
must hate been the local food supply
TO account for such easy generosity as
this! Yet in this land OF plentyatthe
people crayed for human flesh, TO o0-
tain which they were constantly tight
ING with their neighbors. But a little
while before my arrival a successful
s.bag" of captives had been made
a feast had taken place, and,
as a relic of the abundance
there was a smoke-dried human leg
hanging from the rafters in the chlers
Int where I sat and parleyed, which
swaved to and fro over the smoking
brands on the clay hearth. Lower
down the Cross river, in the district OF
Enyon (part of the Tho country, about
she most c~oId-blooded cannibalism IS
reported to exist which ! have ever
heard of. Youths are purchased at the
anterior slave markets, and are dealt
with as we deal with the young sheep
and oxen which we turn into Wethers
md bullocss-are deliberately unsexedd
so that they may fatten quicker, ana
are then fed upon ans and nourlshing
food till they are ready for the ieas1
Horrible and Incredible as this state
ment may appear, it is one that ! make
IN rood authority; and this phase OF
ca~nnibalism has also, I believe. come
,naer the notice of certain traders
and missionaries of old CaiaDar
who have visited the district
III sneak OF. There is little
donbt that the abrupt cessation OF the
e-y,,ortation of slaves, which was
wrought about on the west coast OF
Africa by British Intervention, tenn
norarily increased the prevalence OF
e~annibalism in the Oil rivers and Niger
delta. Having no longer q prontaDle
market for their war captives and
e,iminals. the natives have found Il
,aore convenient to consume them tina
- let them eat the bread OF idlenesa
and cumbef the ground; for tne go.
nestle slaves in these parts seemih9As
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
Pimples, Sores, Aches and Pains.

When a hundred bottles of ~sarsaparilla or
other pretentious specifics fail to eradicate
Unborn scrofula or contagious blood poison,
remember that B. B. 3. Botanic Blood
Balm) has gained many thousand victories,
in as manyseemingly incurable instances.
Send to the Blood Balm Co., Atlanta, Ca,
for "Book of Vonders,' and be convinced.
It is the only . sUE BLOOD PURIFIER.
G. W. Messer, Howell's x Roads, Ga,
writes: 81 was afflicted nine years with
sores. All the medicine l could take did
me n1eh no 5o good ( then en- tried Id'ad B; B. B. and
Mrs. 8. M Wilson. Round Mountain,
Texas, writes dana lady friend of mine vas
troubled with pps and pimpes on her
face and neckss "Ahe took three bottles of
B. B. B., and haesSin got soft and smooth,
pimples disappei nd, and her health i'm
proved greatly"
Gas Jas. L ~ B ; > sea Nfe A Tia a atsa &C., Ga, writes writes
Ihad no appetite, n digestion was ruined,
rheumatism drew w my limbs 50 l could
hardly walk, my thrS It was cauterized five
times. Hot SPRING. gave me no benefit,
and my life was one % torture until | gave
B. B. B. a trial, and, skrprising as it may
seem, the use of five Bottles cured me-"
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

wIl'nos work for their living; they
oppose 30 all threats and coercion q
logged resistance of stubborn idleness
that nothing can overcome. Slave la
Dor in Africa is q broken reed to rely
on. We want the vigorous, cheerful
work of free, willing men like Kruboys
and Zanzibaris. H. FL. Johnston. in
FortnightlY Review.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

will be rendered more beneficial, and the
fstigues of travel counteracted, if the voy-
ager will take along with him Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, and use that protective
and enabling tonic, nerve invigorant and
appetizes regularly. Impurities in air
matchless tranquilizer and regulator of the
stomach, liver and bowels. 1t counteracts
malaria, rheumatism, and a tendency to kid
uey and bladder ailments.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
Setting the Matter Right.

asgissrate (to elderly witnesa)-
sssE age, MADAME
Witnaas-Thirty.
lstrate-Thirty whatp
.lsaess-Years.
latrate Thanks. I thought ]
sAa ~ months. harper Bazaar.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

THE selection of seed is a very important
matter. Whether one imports fresh seed
from another farm and district, or continues
to use homegrown potatoes, a selection Oh
the healthlest tubers mustbe made. No crop
benefits more from a frequent change OF
seed than potatoes, and his is all b more
commemorate on account of the increasing
liability to disease.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

IT is well known that Sir John Lubbock
has shown how long insects may live when
kept out of harms way. The greatest age
yet attained by any insect, so far as is
known, is that reached by a queen of an
ant, which lived in his care until August 6,
1883, when she must ave been nearly IF
teen years old. Another queen of the same
species died at b advanced age Of over
thirteen years.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

JUAN A. P1zz1Nr, editor and publisher of
the Catholic Visitor, Richmond, Va, says:
Having tried Shallenberger's Antidote for
Malaria, we do not hesitate to say, from
personal experience, thatin our case it acted
like q charm, and did all the doctor claims
for it, and we would assuredlg have re-
course to it again if exposed to Malaria.
Sold by Druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
A Tow condition Of health ia common v,.,,

A LOW condition OF health is common WIN
many who allow themselves to worry. Men
tai anguish causes bodily s~ufferings. Anx-
iety and care has broken down many con-
stitutions!2A train of disorders usually fol-
low mental distress. Heart affections,
nervousness, sleeplessness, dyspepsia, liver
complaint, kidney troubles, etc, are among
the list. A sure remedy for relieving all
mental and physical distress is Browns Iron
Bitters. It at once strengthens every part
Of the body, making work a pleasure and
care unknown.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

TOBACCO should be credited as a, part Of
the discovery of Christopher Columbus.
When he first met the Indians they "were
mbibing the fumes of tobacco in the shape
# a cigar" This cigar was not wholly Of
obacco, though. 1t was a stalk or straw
,ube filled with this weed. But theaIndisas
unoked pipes chiefly.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
MARRIAGES THAT FAILED.

Divorce Statistics Covering a Period of
I Twenty Years.
NThe total number of divorces grant
ed during the twenty years in each of
the several States, and the number of
married couples to one divorce in each
during the years 1870 and 1880, are
piyen as follows:
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

WHEN the name of a certain Congress,
man was reached on the bill and he sang
out s'no'' a friend behind him said: "Yot
had better vote yes if you want to warm
your seat again., 81 am not voting for my
seat. / am votiag for the State, - he quickly
reiolned, after which his friend subslded.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

A FATHER was very much annoyed by the
foolish questions of his little son. 'Johnny,
you are a great source of annoyance to me"
"What's the matter, paf' "You ask SO
donkey when l was your age.n "No. pal
but you've growed a heap since.n
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

ALL cases of weak or lame back, bawache,
rheumatism, will find relief by weariIg one
OF Carter's Smart Weed and Bellao onna
Backache Plasters. Price IS cents. Try them.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

Do not purge nor weaken the bowels, but
act specially on the liver and BILE; A perfect p :
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs" are
widely known as an admirable remedy for
Bronchitis, Hoarseuess, Coughs and
Throat troubles Sold only Tn boESs.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

WHEN in popular language a thunder
storm s'clears the air." 1T is because ozone
is generated by the electric discharge.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

PUT the finest and best in the
garden. Use the coarse manure on corn.
Endeavor, however, to have the whole heap
well rotted before using.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

A FINE portrait of Mrs. Cleveland has
lately been placed in the Corcorane Gallery
at Washington. y
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

TIE advantage in well tiled land IL tha
the surface water drains off rapidly withou
washing. It warns up quicker and seeding
can he dnna earlier.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

AVOID the mistake of sowing seed too
thickfy in hot beds, as crowded plants spoil
quickly if not trausplanted at just the right
time.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

A CORRESPONDENT of Science states that
holding tie breath is found to control the
sensibility to tickling.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

A GEoLoaIsT has come across evidence In
Scotland 70 prove that the earth lay 10 Q
liquid state tor l50, 900 ysaras
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

F.. TEE total appropriations made by the
Fiftieth Congress amounted to $751; 7s, 6o5,
SS1, rs, 200Of which was IN pension account
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

TEE Shah of Persia sent his congratula-
tons to President Harrison the day after
his inauguration,
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

TEE quickest way to tell q bogus noble
man is when he asksif2r q loan.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

HLE's Honey Of Horehound and Tar re-
ieves whooplng cough.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
AWOrdtO CONSERVATIVES

IA ~ VI ~ OUL4OullpLlFUJ
1t matters not if the dreadful disease be inherited
or contracted by exposure, the effects of MAGEE'a
EMULSION will be apparent after a short course OF
treatment. Wehave seen so many marvelous cures
wrought by our Emulsion in nearly every form sne
stage OF consum ptiou. that we fearlessly maintain
mat IL Is WITHOUT AN EQUAL to-day as a specific
for every kind of lung difficulty. A patient who Ia
30 far gone in consumption as to be unable to retail
any other medicine on his stomach. can take
EMULSION
withouttle least Inconvenience. This we guarap
tee, and what is more. we authorize all druggists 70
refund the purchase money to any patient who islr
a reasonable condition., and who, after taking tive
bottles of our Emulsion. does not gain In weight, II
is plain thatif a consumptive patient contin ues to
gain In weight, a permanent cure must result.
A CASE OF HEREDITARY CURED
SYRACUSE, N. 7.
ia. MAGE & Co.: Sirs-I have been q long and
patient sufferer from a lung difficulty; have taken
q great amount OF medicine, and been under ths
care of several physicians, all of which finally
failed to benefit me- / had lost two sisters and one
brother from the dread disease of
and when the doctors gave me up l thought 1 should
follow them by the ravages of the same disease.
was terribly reduced in weight, scarcely weighing
100 pounds where l once weighed $50. I took your
Emulsion and at once began to experience relief
gained strength, and now weigh 1O pounds. No
other medicine could have done as much for INV
lungs ] am sure. andI can It without
NELLIE NOLAN.
See that your Drugglst sells you only
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

CARIBOU (Me.) citizens were recently
heated to the unusual sight Of g rainbow by
moonlight.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

- HARRISON Is said to have a mascot In the
shape of a yellow cat that appeared with his
coming and haunts the White House.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

: IT Il q grave error to think every Boston
woman is q mass of culture.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11

n.sszaa,n nwrn Give Faster and Brighter
VEAMUHV VEEo Colors than any other Dyes.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
Rheumatism
and Neuralgia

Tnese twin diseases cause untold suffering.
Doctors admit that they are din1cult to cure
The Opelousas courier., 1889-05-11
q Paine's
Celery Compound

Mammoth testimonial paper free.
WELLS. R~FcHARpso & Co., Props, Burlington, Vt
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

STATE NEWS.

In a Middlebury family named Knowles,
consisting Of parents and five children,
there have been five deaths since Septem-
Der I from some disease resembling typhoid
fever The only members left are a child
aged two years and baby II years old
The last death was that Of a child eight
years old after many weeks Of great suf-
fering
The sum Of $4,000 is yet lacking TO guar
antee the completion Of the Grand Isle
bridge, work upon which has already been
begun. St Alhaus people are now being
asked to help out the subscription
It is stated that while the sale Of proper
tv ordered bv the United States court in
the case Of the First National bank of St
Albans against Margaret b. Sowles was in
progress, that +. A. Sowles distributed cir
culars saying that the proceedings were
fraudulent and that a title could not be
perfected The matter was called to the
attention Of Judge Wheeler and he at once
issued an order which has been served by
Deputy Marshal Failey. calling upon Mr.
Sowles to appear at the next term Of the
United States court in Rutland to answer
to the charge Of contempt of court and
show cause why he should not be debarred
from practice as a lawyer in the United
States court.
Vermont has 1928 pensioners according
to the latest statistics
The electric light works in New York
city are being closed and the linemen dis
charged, owing To- the chopping down Of
the poles aud the removal Of the wires in
accordance with the mayors orders The
long disused street lamps are being repaired
and relighted.
c. n Bell and wife Of Fairfax, have not
lived together for some time Monday at
ternoou Mrs Bell went 10 the house where
her husband lives to get her things, when
he shot her, inhicting fatal wounds, from
which she died in few minutes
Geo Rockwool of Bennington, one Of
the oldest manufacturers of knitting goods
died suddenly in his office Tuesday, aged
10
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

While l.. c. purkee's workmen were
grading the hill west OF his house, recently.
they unrarthed, five or six feet from The
surface, two skeletons, skulls perfect and
teeth sound the limbs, however were un-
Emted aud bones somewhat decaved
lhry we're thought TO be the skeletons of
hd ans, as they we're buried in sitting
0>ture.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

Market Beef A very few choice at 81 OO6t 81. 30;
extra s. 5O s. IS: first quality, 5000 IS 70; sec
ond quality, s45OGJS+75; third quality, s4.OOG
S425
Store Cattle-W Working oxen, b pair, S7OMlG
FaucyCows 5000: Mich Cows and Calves SIS
HiS; yearngs, s. OOGl6; two years old, Sl2a25;
three years old, SAll3j
swine Western fat live, q cts; Northern dress.
ed hogs, y tc.
Sheep and Lambs In lots, ss.OO, 3OO0 g. 50 each;
extra, 81 0O6J5.2i, or from 2W5li cts b n Spring
Lambs ,4@6i4c
Veal Calves, "a 5ii'. b n
Country Hides, i0llsc 3 n Country Tallow. =
H2tac b n. Calf skins, Sc. y h.; Pelts 5OG snc.
each Dairy Skins l5Gl3 0c each.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

III. Inc salary Of the mayor has bo.n :.
creased from $3.50 TO $500 ' ''en IN
Hs mon Herbert b. Wall, who is to succesd
National bank, will begin his Jut i CT I
c 1nI'ns ne death from diphtheria, thai q,
''''''' "t II g. Gates, occurred last 49, ~
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

Jo, melS3n Sawyer, formerly foreman II, -
had %, i .'DSon Machine company's wor'
i,' ai an arm caught in the mac6inery rs o
~, ana so badly INITIATED that amnn tos
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

al, mere ire, " Ill be New Years dance g., n;
phi PHI nall next Wednesday evening m
f' minHdr'nonic orchestra of Brattleb5r, ,,'
b is' s n'sn music A hot turkey supper VIII
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

4 small portion of the silver ware stolen
nan b r. Noyes's house several weeks
SilTr has been found in pawnbroker's
SIN in Boston The discovery NAV lead
tothe arrest Of the thieves
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

Mr.. Growers family. are reported in
Mica ne annual fair given by the ladies' of 81.
hethodlst society was a snccasS 80 vi tne
was realized. '''''s About $50
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

ied 'n n, auspices Of the " s'@ O. y, ''et
" 'Y'r at the Baptist churc h. n L. /.
;DeSplte the unfavorsbI.
acr'ry trade this week "ad a v
r, christmas exercises vsro
Ta m.sersaIISt and MethoJist he|ar
a ar church on Wednesday ~ e Sng G;ong,a
G Use consisted Of realm e,enlny. b,
with members nnDia, of the schools an" nee fest
mark, " %crs na .J;Gctiens 4pp iuI@'s
tb zee Presents resent, were numerous e ot st
t, ne,I valuable At the I Vo,E and my
Tor the tree Christmas sri was ,uS %.
to b fhoie who have logs. wooJ I'' ,.
F 'au' are anxiously watcbing .1cn l
Dec IS on Saturday ay..
mas in town. morgan passed O..
lon n, .d =. Ray has bought and ..,,..
Inri several hundred doI G1 SHIPPED tos
'"''"S the past two months worth OH
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

.y.,.r supper given BY t lEs. G not 4 fu
H on account Of IF bad "'"'D''
lP %., Ws' and Lucy woq ,o ar. q 4
sTp GS,ii and Mabel p''S c. Hol'
NG pr a1se home from Monso ac. 1s
No. Goodell from
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27
HAWLEY

annual cleat1Rg-out sale
Of C2oakS 10 close the season.
Entire stock oHered Ro7v at
a sacrifice.
No halfway work about the
cut in prices.
Too much warm weather;
too large a stock. All must
go now at some price. Every
garment IN the stock, whether
winter, fall or spring weight,
goes into this sale. Cash will
be understood. Long coats,
Short coats, Raglans, Wraps,
Plush sacques and jackets,
Fur-lined circulars, all offered
in this sale.
Buyers who come first will
have the largest assortment of
styles and sizes to select from.
1t has always been my aim
to have the newest styles, the
best-htting, and the best-made
garments.
The character of the stock
is well-known in all this sec
ton.
The prices made during this
clearance sale will surprise
customers.
Christmas stock Of books
to be cleared out now at a dis
count from previous low
prices.
All the IS cent books go
now for 20 cents; so cent ones
for IS cents; SI.oo ones for
IS and IS cents.
If there is any book or set
of books left which you want
it is a good time to buy it.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

h'od's sarsaparila CURES catarrh by e0pllinee
hhprliy from the blood which Is the cause of tie
cuAplalnt Give II a trial
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1889-12-27

MONDAY morning .; S Mis' ls F. house "Ds
ped while STAINED u'ni a broken wrl
fiaEe a ana ar 'F Hoiton we're "mmon'
nstmas tree and ent San N Tues,
A, p KING, glad many heats : we'd,
~ Christmas this, oi a4a = li % sS.
IL. n and m irg.h sa%s@ shs .a N'' d.
q. l.mend ow a
rtcle most III let is r!
aams to he sa~'uHs' ,thst
"a tha numerous uses