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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-07-06

A meeting OF the Democratic Con-
g%ressional Executive Committee of
this district has been called for the
10th inst. at New Iberia for the pur-
pose OF fixing the time and place for
the nominating conventions. We NAV
soon expect activity and excitement
in our ranks.
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OUR JURY SYSTEM.

When the trainers of our cOnstitu-
ton declared that every criminal
should have the right of being tried
by a jury of twelve of his countrymen
their act was certainly a wise and
just one. But the rude forefathers o.
the nation must have here been de-
serted by their usual foresight and
caution. Yet, their mistake was q
very natural one !; their great minds
were entirely occupied by thoughts OF
liberty, of justice, of equality ; and
with images of cruel and unjust judges
before them, with the sllrieks of the
victims OF the rack ringing in then
ears, and pursued by the memory OF
the tyranny and d~espotism of the
Middle Ages, they in their honest en-
thusiasm and zeal for justice and IL
berry giving laws, very naturally pro-
ceeded to the other extreme, and by
giving to every citizen the right to sit
in Judgment upon an accused Grimm
al, they defeated the ends which they
hoped to attain.
Their wisdom did not see that the
weak, uneducated human intellect,
with its barrenness and sterility, could
not furnish Il soil on which the rare
plants of liberty and equity might
flourish.
They could not know that tie time
would o o come when a privilege in
tended for enlightened, educated citi-
Gems, should be exercised almost ex-
clusively by all manner of ignorant,
unreasoning and corrupt men, in
whose hands its workings should be
as unreasonable and often as harsh
and as cruel as those of the old system
which it was designed to supersede.
In their blind, laundering, ignorant
fashion, the juries of to-day often
chance upon the right; but when the
element of chance enters into the de-
crees of law litigants may as we'll dis
regard the right or wrong in their
cases, and toss up pennies to decide
between them.
The subtle and delicate points and
which arise SO often in
the trial of a case may as we'll be ar
gued before twelve children, as be-
lore an average jury in this State a
Jury composed of men who are unable
make the simplest deductions, or
zee or understand the plainest and
most fundamental principles of law.
All men recognize the fact that our
Jury system is Il failure and all men
are agreed upon the remedy.
AS it is, any citizen, however ILL
terate OF ignorant, is qualified to pass
upon all questions of legal or moral
light or wrong. to judge of the great
or most complicated crimes, to
hold the life or liberty of any prison
II within his hands.
AS it should, and Will be, only in
'elllgent, thoughtful men are fitted
or these grave duties ; and only with
UGH men can an efficient jury system
" formed. *ss
Laws excluding %illiterate citizens
rom jury services will greatly repair
ne most striking imperfection in our
'ethod of dealing out justice, and
lille it is as vain as it is childish to
ry out for a remedy for all the inper.
'ctlons in a system of the imperfect
uman race, here is a chance for our
lw-makers to make OH impr ovement
strictly defining the qualifications
nd sdisqualifications of a .juror.-St.
AIRY Bannl.
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What the press can do in the way
OF contributions can be eel by a glance
at the following table, compiled by
the Times-D Democrat. The sums con-
tributed are for the destitute of the
Conemaugh valley. Only the leading
newspapers are given in the table and
none OF the amounts fall below $4,000:
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-07-06
Mt. CARMEL CONVENT,

Thibodaux. La, Jaa, q, 1883. &
MR.. Gunaux. Houina. La. WI
Slr-l cannot convey in adequate Ian
guage u satisfactory idea of the benefit ]
have obtained by using your Ahti-Asthmatic
Powder and Mixture. For twenty years I
ave suffered troh that dreadful disease,
Asthma, and although / have tried many
remedies, none proved beneficial until /
tried yours. l trust my experience with this
and valuable powder and mixture
will be the means Of inducing others to give
1t a trial. Yours respectfully,
"A SISTER OF Mt. CARMEL CONVENT.
l have used Gouaux's Pile Ointment for'the
last two years in my practice and,I have sue
ceeded in every case. DIR. CHS. GAUDEf.
Call for samples of Anti Asthmatic at your
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The people of st. Martin will soOn
have an exciting question to solve
the change Of their country seat from
st. Martinsville to Breaux Bridge.
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Uther newspapers raised cOntribu-
tons amounting in the aggregate to
1852, 1852, making IA grand total of
$313,O45. Surely this is Il magnificent
showing.
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Lock your doors ut night to keep out
thieves and honse-breakers, but you can't bar
them against that dread disease, Group, or a
Cough Cure is 9 safeguard ana euro Tor these
dfeaded maladies. -NN",
Sold by Thabodaux Pharmacy.
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APRIL 30, 1889.

~ APRIL %, 1889.
we Lave . steady sale for your Asthma
Remedies. We never had a single com.
plaint, but many compliments. ~
. Roth q FLEETwOOD. Pharmacists.
w. ~Thibodaux, La.
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What little of Johnstowu was left
after the Conemaugh overflow, has
been nearly destroyed by fire.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-07-06

The Gretna Courier thinks that the
Rev. Sam Jones, the notorious preach
er, should visit that much perturbed
town.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1889-07-06

We have received during the past
week a specimen of the sugar beets
grown on the Cinclare plantation, this
parish. A careful test of the beets has
been made at the Sugar Experiment
Station, duplicate tests being made.
showing by polariscope 1875 per cent
sucrose, or total solids 17.3 per cent
with no glucose present-the insoluble
residue ranging between q and 8 her
cent. Sugar beets are being cultivated
at Calhoun and at Baton Rouge. and
weekly analysis Of their juices will be
made. It is not as yet known whether
the results obtained from an ANALYSIS
OF the beets are due to the abnormal
we have had, or whether the
results would have been obtained
under more favorable conditions. It
is hardly probable that sugar beets
will ever become an important sugar
factor in this State, but the
now being made can be
of no harm, and may bring
light facts in connection with sugar
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Planter
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New York Mail and Express ..$43,983
New 1ork Herald ........... 25,3OO
New YORK World ........... 12,3O8
New 1ork JrlDune............ Hosp
nittsDurg Times ............ 1888
Tlookiyn Times ............ 1881
rhiiadeiphla Ledger ......... 5000
nalIimore american .......... 1896
D"naio 5,187
I1,'iioelphla North American. 5,1S1
MashihSton ......---. 1878
rhliadeiphla Record .......... 4,233
,fookIyn Union -. 4,1O5
Duialo ......... 3,749
rhllaneiphla Press............ 1852
ne" orleans !lmes-DemOcrat. 1852
Eagie............... 1851
New 1ork Post 80. .......... 2,371
Dunaio News 1000
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Louis Demarest has been twice found
guilty of murder, and condemned to
hang. Owing to irregular conduct Of
the jury, who sat on the first case. the
verdict was reversed, and a new trial
ordered from the Supreme Court. On
appeal from the second trial the iuds-
ment was affirmed. Unless the par
donins board and governor interpose
their clemency, he will have to hang.
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a DvKRrIsx IN THE SENTINEL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-21
OUR BOYS.
a Bob Sled.

"Jim and each have sled, can you tell
us how to make bob-sled out Of themr'
Oh, the rush Of memory that takes us back
to the winters of our boyhood at the quest
ion. The old hill down whose icy sides we
used to fly, sBimming out across the valley
with gradually diminishing speed. The
merry laughter as we slowly climbed the
slope, needless of cold fingers and toes; and
then, too, the fun Of making sieds added
much to the enjoyment
This is how we did it; Take two shooters,
or sleds, each about four feet long. sbod with
iron and connect them with a seat made OF
plank one and a quarter inches thick. eight
feet long and eight inches wide-planed
smooth, and each end rounded to half circle
Underneath the plank, and about foot from
each end, nail cross cleats (see Fig. q Of
twO-inch by four-inch joist. Fasten firmly
the rear cleat 60 the middle Of the rear sled
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WHAT THE SHADOWS SAY AT
SUNSET.
BY JOHN G. WHITTIER.

The shadows grow and deepen round me!
feel the dew fall In the air;
The muezzn OF the darkening thicket
hear the night thrush call TO prayer.
The evening wind is sad with farewells,
And loving hands uncl4sp from mine:
Alone go to meet the darkness
Across an awful boundary line.
AS from the lighted hearths behind me
pass with slow, reluctant feet;
What waits me In the land of strangeness?
What face shall smile? What voice shall greet?
What space shall awe. what brightness blind me,
What thunder roll Of music stun?
What vast professions sweep before me
OF shapes unknown beneath the sun?
shrink from unaecustomed glory,
| dread the myriad voiced strain;
Give me the uufOrgotten faces,
And let my lost ones speak again.
He will not chide my mortal yearning
Who Is OuE Brother and our Friend,
In whose full life divine and human,
The heavenly and the earthly blend.
Mine be the Joy Of soul communion,
The sense of spiritual strength renewed,
The reverence for the pure and holy,
The dear delight OF doing good.
No fitting ear is mine to listen
An endless anthems rise and fall
No curious eye Is niue TO measure
The pearl gate and the jasper wall.
For love must needs be more than knowledge.
What matter II L never know
Why Aldebaran's star Is rudy,
Or colder Sirius white as snow!
Forgive my human words, o Father!
20 Thy larger truth TO prove;
Thy mercy shall transcend my longings;
seek but love, and Thou art Love.
go to find my lost and mourned for
Safe In 1hy sheltered goodness still.
And all that hope and faith fOreshadOw
Make perfect In Thy holy will.
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Fig. 2. Waru par on Lne 'front.'
sled should project about three inches on
each side for foot rest and also to facilitate
the steering.
Fig. shows the sled completed. Any
blacksmith can readily make the irons. Our
bob sled was made to be not only useful but
ornamental, for the qualification of our boy
ish pride deepened the pleasure Of our sport.
The seat was padded with excelsior, and
covered with carpeting of bright colors, fast
ened to the edge all around with braid and
brass tacks.
The Stats for the guard were painted red
and the brackets black. This was long and
ago, and far back in the country where the
novelty of our bob sled was the wonder and
admiration Of our boys. But 1t did not long
remain without rival, for before the ap-
pearance Of the first snow storm, other boys
had similar sleds, some rude and rough, but
all thoroughly adapted to the purpose with
the quick perception of boys used to coasting.
The snow came at last, followed by a
little rain which, on freezing, covered the
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FIG. 8.


snow with hard crust. Through a little
peep hole we scratched ON the frosty pane
on rising we could see twas just right for
eoastlng. Breakfast was bolted, coats
bundled on and with joyous shout the sled
was drawn out. How easy she goes We
steer first? Jim took the ropes, and with an
eager push we started. Who could forsee
that one Of the ropes was nearly worn
through and when at strong pull it broke,
Slowing the sled and upsetting us on the
steepest part of the hill. A wonder our
necks were not broken, as we were hurled
about in confused tangle of boys and sleds
a few scratches and bruises, soon forgotten,
however, only added to our Zest.
In this part of the country, where mere en-
joyment is thought Of, in regard to sleds, it is
pleasant to let our minds pass to their higher
use in the regions further north where the
toboggan is Indispensable to the traveller.
This is sled about foot and half wide,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-21
UNMARRIED PRINCES.
The Very Limited Matrimonial
Market for European Royalty.
New York Times.l

The latest edition of the Almanach de
Gotha is the Handbook to which every royal
mother in Europe turns when she wishes to
marry son or a daughter. 1t contains a
complete list Of all the manageable princes
and princesses. and by its aid the Empress
of Russia or the Queen of Denmark can
know at glance who are the specific young
people who are eligible as sons-in-law or
daughters-in.law. Just at present the AL
manach must be rather depressing to royal
families who are determined to adhere to the
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and from six to eight feet long, made from
one wide piece Of wood. quarter to three
Fights Of an inch thick, having one end bent
sharply to circle. To prevent the board
from splitting there are several strips placed
crosswise, and to avoid buckling, over them
are put long, narrow pieces of wood on either
side Of the toboggan.
With get of dogs, usually from four to
miles a day without fatigue Usually the
traveller prefers running beside the dogs to
keep warm, but they can be driven from the
toboggan. The dog is trained and and bred
In the north, and soon learns his duties,
indeed feels quite proud to carry his master
and his luggage
When night comes ON and their destination
is too far to reach without another days
travel, the sled is unpacked, the dogs taken
out and given bound and a half Of pemmi-
can apiece (their first meal for twenty-four
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day (sunoays exceptedl by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY.
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME
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the length Of column, or t"eive lines nonpdrieL
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Half square, three insertions or less, IS cents !;
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Under head Of ADJUSTMENTS" and AUCTION
SALES" $500 per square per week three inser-
lions or less, S1.60.
THE MAINE STATE PRESS.
Published every THURSDAY MORNING, at $3.50
a year; II paid in advance, 500 year.
Advertisements inserted In the "MAINE STATE
Press" (which has large circulation in every
part Of the State) for 81 90 per square for first in
sertion. and so cents per square for each subse-
quent insertion.
TERMS. Six Dollars a Year, or fifty cents a
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Address All communications TO
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(see Fig u. OF course each sled is covered
with board. Now to attach the seat to the
front sled; drive firmly into the forward
cleat a king-bolt of half inch iron (see Fig.
a., which projects downward througha hole
in the top of the cover Of the leading sled,
far enough to allow for nut to be screwed
on the lower end Of the king bolt, to prevent
but loose enough to allow of the play Of the
sled in order to steer it, For security and
convenience, guards should be attached to
the seat lengthwise on either side, each
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-21

Prof. Stewart, after telling US that the
seat of nausea is not in the stomach, but in
the brain, informs us that relief from this
distressing sensation may be obtained by
cooling the base of the brain. He has tested
this often and thoroughly in the case of sick
headache, bilious collie, cholera morbus
and other ills in which the nausea is dis
tressing symptom, without single failure,
and once relieved the nausea resulting from
ice to the back of the neck and occipital bone.
The ice Is to be broken and the bits placed be-
tween the folds of towel. Relief may be
obtained by holding the head over sink OF
tub and pouring a small stream Of water on
the back Of the neck. This is worth remem
berlng as relief for sick headache, t. which
so many women are subject.
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ANNUAL MEETINGS.
MERCHANTS, NATIONAL BANK

THE annual meeting of the stockholders of the
II Merchants National Bank of Portland, Me-,
for the election of seven directors for the ensuing
year and the transaction of any other business
that may legally be presented, W II be held at
their banking house on Tuesday, the 14th day of
January, 1890, at o o'clock a. m.
CHARLES PAYS0N, Cashier.
Portland, Dec, 49, 1889. decI4-lm
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wide, and nearly as
long as the seat, and
held in position by
three iron brackets,
whose form is shown
in Fig. 3. The for
- A
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hours, then If the traveller is lucky enough
to find some wood. he builds fire and
swings kettle filled with snow over 1t to
make cup of tea which is very pleasant
when the thermometer is from twenty to
thirty below zero. The faithful animals find
their evening drink from the same source,
and while they are contentedly chewing the
snow their master spreads his fur robe for
nights rest, when the usual fight begins for
each dogs favOrite corner, and sad time
has a fifth and sixth dog especially II he be
an interloper or new conner
An so the night Is passed and often quite
fall Of snow covers the sleepers, who are
wholly obliv:ous to the matter. First
the man crawls out and then finding
four humps in the snow pokes the
humps and out jump the dogs from
under their white coverlid. Then comes the
Harvesting without any breakfast for the
poor animals on account of their propensity
to fall asleep after eating. They eat little
snow and start off friskily, and II they could
speak would not doubt say they thought their
lives preferable to that Of the pampered pug
of the present day, which no doubt they are,
| five can believe the words Of the great
writer who says we are what our uses"
| make us.
Chemical Amusements.
CHARCOAL FROM SUGAR.
To quarter of pound Of white sugar
| add little boiling water. Now add plenty
| OF oil OF vitrol, which will turn the sugar
black 1t will then boil spontaneously
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CANAL NATIONAL BANK.

TIME annual meeting of the stockholders of the
Il Canal National Bank, OF Portland for the
election OF seven oirec ors, and Tor the transac-
tion Of any other business that my legally come
before them, will be held at their banking house
on TUESDAY, the fourteenth day of January
$780, at IL O'Clock m.
GEO. G PETERS, Cashier.
Dec. IS, 1889. dtcl 3eodtd
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EDUCATIONAL.
Worcester Polytechnic Institute,

Offers courses IN Civil Mechanical and Electrical
Engineering and Chemi try. Workshops and new
mechanical, electrical and chemical laboratories
unsurpassed for convenience and completeness.
The next examination for admission TO The De-
partment of Mechanical Engineering occurs JAN
uary % and rs, $780, For catalogue or specimen
examination papers address H. I. FULLER,
dec10eod4w President of Faculty.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1889-12-21

Place piece Of alum in water, and as It
dissolves 1t will assume a pyramidai form.
This curious phenomenon Is due 70 the Tact
that at first the alum melts qdickly, but as II
becomes united with the water the solvent
power OF the latter dlmishes.
Near the end Of the experiment you may
notice the alum covered with ge0metricai
figures In relief.
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The National Traders Bank.

TINE shareholders of the National Traders
II Bank Of Portland, are hereby notified that
their annual meeting will be held at their banking
room on TUESDAY. the 14th day of January
next, at eleven o'clock a. M, TO choose FIVE
directors for the ensuing year, and to act ON any
other business that may legally come before the
meeting.
EDWARD GOULD, Cashier.
Dec. Is. 1889. decI 3dtd
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Cumberland National Bank.

THE annual meeting of the Stockholders of the
Il Cumberland National Bank, OF Portland, will
be held at their banking no m on TUESDAY,
the fourteenth day of January. 1890, at 10
O'Clock a. M, for The choice of di ectors for the
ensuing year and tn transact on of any other
business that may legally come before them.
w. II. S0ULE, asher.
Portland, Dec. IA, 1889. decl6dtd
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PYRAMID OF ALUM.

bubbling and emitting volumes OF steam I'M
til the acid IS absorbed and mass Of char
coal remains.
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This much abused dish can be made very
attractive and good as follows: Use one
and one-half cups Of chopped potato to one
cup of chopped cold meat, seasoned with =
tablespoonful Of pepper, the same Of celery
salt and salt to taste, the quntity Of course
drippings depending on the kind of meat
used. Add a tablespoonful Of butter melted.
Mix well together, add four tablespoonfuls
Of hot water. Grease a smooth iron pan
with butter. and spread the hash evenly over
the pan. Set 1t on the back part Of the stove
aud let II cook slowly about fifteen minutes.
II on lifting one side there Is brown crust
The bash is ready to fold over like an omlet
The side folded over will break and look
rough but when the frying pan Is lnveILeu
on the platter the smooth side VIII % upper
most. Garnish the, platter with peant s,, ~
toast placed around the edge anu ,I nssio
Of meat are much better simmered In a little
water before mincing for hash; Use the
waite, In which they were cooked for moist
eding instead Of hot water.-Boston Cooking
School.