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The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27


SwirT's SPECIFIC cured me of ugly and
very painful boils or risings. | had
twenty-three on my back and neck at one
time and great many on my body. l
took s. S. s., aud two bottles cured me.
This was five years ago, and have had no
boils since.
w. NJ Miller, Arlington, Texas.
W. II. Wight, of Rogers, Ark, prom.
inept farmer and stock grower, says that
Swift's Specific cured him of letter Of
twenty years standing. OF course in
that time he had great amount of treat
ment, and says the wonder is that he did
not scratch the flesh from his bones. S.
S. S. cured him quick and permanently.
The continued use of mercury mixture
poisons the system causes the bones to
decay, and brings on mercurial rheuma-
tism. The use of S. S. S. forces impur
tiles from the blood, gives good appe-
tite and digestion, and builds up the
whole human frame. Send to Swift
Specific Company, Drawer 3, Atlanta,
Ga, for Treatise an Blood Diseases.
TnE SWIFT SPECIFIC COMPANY, Draw
er 3, Atlanta, Ga, offer reward of one
Thousand dollars to any one who will
find by analysis particle of mercury
iodide of potash. or other poisonous sub
stance in S. S. S.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
The Meeantic Railroad

A correspondent Of the Boston Herald
who recently made trip over this road,
branch of the Canadian Pacific says
The magnitude of this road may be i'm
agined when it is remembered that it
runs from the Atlantic ocean TO the Pac-
ific. No one can realize the enormous
outlay of money necessary TO build such
a railroad through the wilds of Maine
until he has been over the road and
notes the difficulties in the way. The
mountains, wild, rugged nature Of the
country makes it an arduous undertaking
to lay tracks for a long distance, but, at
the same time, ii opens up one of the most
romantic and picturesque spots in the
country to the tourist ana sightseer.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
Obstacles to Charity

A shoe manufactured In Portland. being
asked TO assist In providing bread for the
suffering poor, said he would cont iputs
tn the extent of 100 sacks Of Hour tnd
100 bushels of meal,-os sack Of tioue
and one bushel of meal to be given 10
each man who might be found In PORT
land who neither kept a dog, drank rum.
nor used t)bscco, and WAS In need Of
bread. The first man has not appeared
vet to claim the gift.-BransVick We
Teiegrdph.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

Whatever may be said for or against
the Irish people. there is certainly one
respect in which they may challenge she
admiration Of the world, namely, in
matrimonial fidelity. In the recently is
sued tables giving statistics on the sub
ject of divorce our own country leads in
having granted nearly half million di-
vorces during the twenty years past, but
there have been eleven divorces through
out the length and breadth Of Erin dur
ing that period Protestant or Catholic,
in happiness or abuses, the Irish con-
tinue the partnership until it is dissolved
by death.-Boston Traveller.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
POETRY.


THE following beautiful Memorial Day poe
from the gifted pen oil Mrs. Matte Baker Dunn
lie nj X. w Duns, Esq, OF ~atefsiIe, aud o
inally appeared the Mail, published in tn
"
Within the green Park Square he stands,
His musket in his bronze, brown hands
And though it oit-times seems TO me
lie sees world cannot see,
Still with that mute, uDquestionng eye,
lie views each season rolling by.
IT'S not alone by grace of art
That craven soldier moves my heat.
It's not the memory he is me1ni
To symbolic and represent,
And not the tale his dumb lips tell
OF battlefield, OF shot and shell,
And how the grass Of spring time waves
To-day above a myriad grases-
The tale we wrote on History's page
In our own new, heroic age
This is not all for when see
That mute, bronze face look down on me-,
1t tells me with what sacred pride
We love the land for which the, --led,
That the same impulse halt divine,
Thrills yet in your heart and in mine.
No age so tame, so commonplace,
But some brave acts its annals grace;
No heart SO hard, no life so bare,
But some high hope may harbor there.
We know not. till great behest
Calls forth our best and hottest,
What hidden power within us lies
What glorious possibilities
May wake TO being at the call
OF Him who knows and needs them all
So speaks with dumb lips eloquent
Our Soldier on the Monument.
Oh, lettering schoolboy whose slow pace
Pause before that craven face.
To you he speaks :-"Work with will,
The world hat need OF heroes still"
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

At recent beggars' tail in Vienna
there were 1900 persons present, all in
heggars' costume The more begrarlv
the costume the greater the applause
that greeted it, and at the close I. prize
was awarded to the person who was
alJudsed 10 have made the most success
full hit III costume and manner. A per
son who caricatureI 4 well known act
res, won II
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
An Indispensable segInnin c

Would We advise you to marry / man
whom you really and truly love very
dearly, to reform him." Ethel asks.
Well, yes, if you love him 50 dearly,
Ethel, we would. But we would tdvise
YOU to kill him first. You wont have
half the trouble reforming him afterward
ard he'll make much better husband.
A fellow who won't reform for his
sweetheart, Ethel, isn't likely TO dc so for
his wife, you can bet your engagement
ring against your dover on that Bur-
jstfs
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
StiVed HIS Life,

Mr.. d. l. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, Ky
says he was, for many years, badly afflictedwith
Phthisic, also Diabetes; the pains were almost
uncomfortable and would sometimes almost throw
him into commissions. HIT tried Electric Bitters
six bottles, was entirely cured, and had gained
in flesh eighteen pounds. Says he positively
felieves he would have died, had it not been for
he relief afforded BY Electric Bitters. Sold At
tiny ceats . bottle by HoratO W. Gushing.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

An exchange says: In house painting
there has been q revulsiOn of taste
against the different shades of olive
Stripping up with red is also thing Of
the past. Other than the pure white the
colors most preferred now are the differ
ent shades Of yellow. The dark reds and
browns are also In favor, but the general
tendency this year, Is toward lighter
colors. There are very few now who
care to repaint their houses q pure white.
White Is considered too glaring, reflects
apparently more heat, and shows very
soon the effect Of time. White should
rarely be used, except where the house is
situated In q grove.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

W. D. Hoyt L Co.. Wholesale and Retail
Druggists Of Rome, Ca, says: We have been
selling DR.. Kings New Discovery, Elecesie Bit
tiers and Bucklen's Arnica Salve for two year,.
Have never handled remedies that sell a. WELL
or give such universal satisfaction. There have
been some wonderful cures effected by these
medicines in this city. Several cases Of pro-
nounced Consumption have been entirely cured
hy use Of few bottles Of DIR. King New Dis. u, :
efy. taken in connection with Electric Bitter.
We guarantee them always. Sold BY H0ra,is
". CushiAg.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

Read the hospital reports, read the mortnarr
reports, read the medical publications, read the
daily newspapers, and learn how wide spread is
heart d ease. how difficult Of detection it i, 10
most people, how many and how sudden are the
deaths it causes. Then read DR.. Fhnts Treat
Use on Heart Disease, and learn what it is, shat
causes it, what diseases it gives rise to, what IL.
symptoms are, and how it may be attacked. II
YOU ind that YOU have heart disease, ask YOUR
druggist for bottle Of Dr.. FLIsr's REs.nY.
The treatise may be had on application to Mack
Drug Co, N. Y. BiIby Buck Agts.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

Since the first of June 81, IA. 900 of
the war debt which fell due on that has
been paid by State Treasurer Beal, says
the Kennebec Journal. The fact that all
but S. 900 was paid during the first ten
days of the month illustrates the prompt
ness with which the claims came in. 1t
is probably that most of the baladce
amounting to S59l 900 has already been
paid at the Suffolk Bank, Boston.
A Georgia farmer prevents his cows
from jumping fences by cutting of their
lower eyelashes. which makes fence
seem three times as high as it is II the
upper lashes are cut, he says, 3 reverse
delusion will follow.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
Bucklin's Arnic0 Salve.

THs Bssr SALIVA in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fever Sores
letter, Chapped Hands, Chilbl.ins, Corns and
ali Skin Eruptions, and positively cures Piles or
emo pay required. 1t il guaranteed 70 give per
ect satisfaction o. money refunded. rice IS
esass % hax. Fer sAls b HarAao W. Gushing
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
A Tough World.

Flossie is SIX years old Mamma,
she asked one day, "if get married will
have to have husband like Pa"
Yes" replied the mother with an
unused smile.
"And If l don't get married will l have
to be an old maid like Aunt Kate"
YES"
IN amma'-after pause, its q
tough world Cor US women, amt it:"-
Binghampton Republican.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

1t il often very difficult to tell what kind Of 4
laxative to give to very young child who is suf-
fering from constipation. The only medicine
which 10 At the same time perfectly safe, eff
PIGS. % cents. Dose, one Fig. Mack Drug
Co., NY. Bixby 4 Buck Aga.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
W. G.. Il. u.
Webs and Flies

"A"sey sp.deFI great 4ad greedy
cave tieu sch. from SEA to SEA
IaeY eio@ LAT and .5sl sa.,s needy.
shat s-- fayl-fa H-l--l t,-.
''sN'tp iat sst, 4~5, The adm
Il j efsiz- AMI sts.i.fa mr.
s-y Tho f<l.a s4u. aesi'4t.a.
as. 1.f e=uc.te tAe f.es '''
We do boti.. - IN nInxs, Hho .aader,
l.s, tie >eapo.s n. cut Their spaere.
II ;he Caarch ,o4ad seven thaHders,
Bat the "eb. must .lA4ppeaf.
y the "s5s are 81. q slaughter,
- s~eep 4eay TIE .Pider's air,
U wife husband son Or daughter.
Mae the cred Earth e.e4a and i4ir
Jof<bA Coof
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

dollar per week, Ladies' watches in this
Club will be equal in value TO those for
gentlemen, and can be furnished with or
namented diamond cases. In this Club,
as in the other, one watch will be drawn
enck week
We wish it distinctly understood that
this plan has no element of chance III
it ms every member is sure to get his
watch during the Club term. If after
partial payment has been made any mem
Der desires to pay the remaining amount III
full, without waiting for his number to be
drawn, he can have his watch ut once.
In answer to any of our friends who may
think well of this plan, but who has now II
satisfactory watch, would say, that we will
furnish diamonds, silverware. or anything
III our line upon the same plan.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
AWoRD ABOUT DIAMONDS.

While it is true that diamonds cannot be
classed rs among the necessities of life,
they are becoming more popular from year
to year, and an investment i'll IL diamond
well brought Is n judcious one.
We have recently made satisfactory ar
engagements with one of the largest i'm
porters of these gems i'll the country,
whereby we can supply the choicest stones
at less prices than ever before, and we
will sell them at corresponding low prices
on the Club plan. Anything different IN
this line from what we carry i'll our stock,
that may be wanted, and We can show III
large variety at from one to two days
notice.
We unhestatingly agree to meet any
competition, where quality of goods is
considered.
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
ITS ADVANTAGES.

First-By paying only one dollar pei
week, the easiest possible method is offered
to secure n watch.
Second-The watches being purchased
in large quantities from the makers and
sold directly to the consumer, large pro-
fit Is saved to the members of the Club.
The principle upon which the goods are
sold is m equitable one, rs the members
Of the Club are practically II syndicate for
the purchase of watches in large quantities
at tine lowest prices, and thus directly bene-
htlng its members.
Clubs now starting under the manage
ment of.
WALTER r. ROBBINS.
No goods will be sold except those of
the very highest quality.
We shall run two Clubs. The first of
which will be for thirty-flve weeks. Each
member joining this Club will pay one
dollar per week for the full Club term, and
each week one member will draw a watch.
The gentlemen's watch i'll this Club is to
be IA X, filled case. either hunting or
open face, richly engraved, warranted to
wear for twenty years, with certificate
from the Crescent Watch Case Co., rs to its
quality, and full jeweled nickel move
ment of either Elgin or Waltham make.
The ladies' watches are of solid IA K,
gold, tasteful designs. with Elgin move
ments fully guaranteed.
We propose to offer in the second Club
higher grade watch for gentlemen, with
solid IA K, elegantly decorated case,
and fine full jeweled nickel Waltham OF
Elgin movement. This Club will run fol
nfty-two weeks, each member paying one
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

Norway, Me-, Aug. 4 81
| have used "Brown's In
slant Keller for Toothache
and can positively say it is the
best toothache medicine |
ever used and | have used
many kinds.
Mrs. KATE +. EMMONS.
Your money refunded II 1t fnils TO hcncnt you
when used 4tricuy n directed on inside wrap
per, so you take no risk III try Ing IL.
tr- Sold by all dealers
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27

THE following beautiful Memorial Day poem
Is from the gifted pen OF Mrs. Matte baker Dunn,
wife ot X. w Dunn. Esq. OF ~ateryille, and or
ginally appeared IN the Mail, published in that
riiy Il
The Somerset reporter., 1889-06-27
Fashion In House Painting

"But Nora's heart is lost and won,
She's welded 10 the Eariie's som"
Wureriu N1da inc
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30
Report Of the Grand Jurv.
To the Hon. the Jadge of the 18th Ju
diclal DISTRICT, Louisiana:

To the Hon. the Jadge of the 18th Ju-
dicial DISTRICT, Louisiana:
The Grand Jury of the parish of ST.
Landry sitting at the November term,
1889, beg leave to make this, their final
report
That they have examined the parish
court house aud Jail and find the same
IN good condition., without need OF re-
pairs.
We find the Clerks and Recorders
offices rapidly going To pieces, not in Il
condition To be repaired, and recon-
mend that new offices he erected to pre-
serve the parish, records.
We also fluid the records i'm the Re
corder's office rapidly going to pieces.
aud in need of Immediate attention.
During the past year Mr.. Alfred Pavy,
Recorder, has, on his own responsibility.
made copies of many old indexes and
Is still doing all in his power to preserve
the papers in his office, for some of
which work he has been reimbursed l,y
the Police Jury. We would recon-
mend that Mr.. Pavy be paid for all work
he may have one for the parish, aud
instructed to renew the l+Iapjdaied re-
cords as rapidly aS possible.
No complaints have been filed regard
ing the public roads.
We wonId respectfully IT commend
that an iron fence he erected around
the jail, as-at present any person can
have free access To The prisoners CON
fined therein, and might aid in their,
escape, or by their free communication
learn enough to defeat the ends of JUS
tice.
We have diligently inquired into all
matters aud things coming up before
us. except in some eases in which, either
owing To the absence Ut witnesses 81,
the late time at which the accusations
were brought before us, we were unable
to act, and we have in these eases re-
ferIed them to the District Attorney.
requesting him, after IA careful examjn,
alton OF the same, to pursue such a
course rs, i'll his Judgment, will hes,
subserse the public interest.
The Jury desires. in conclusion. 10
to thafR the Sheriff and his deputies |
for their attention during the week and
for the prompt service of all papers en-
trusted To them, and all officers of the
conrt for general courtesies extended.
All of which is respectfully submit
ted. Ii. CRAWFoED In
Foreman of tile Grand jury.
Opelousas, Nov. 8, 1889
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30
What n Woman Cam Do.

She can come to a conclusion without the
slightest trouble of reasoning on il. and no
sane man Gait do that.
Dix oil them Can talk at once and get along
FIRST rate, ami no two men can do thai.
She can safely stick fifty pins in Der dress
Wfiie he is getting one under his thnnlb nail.
She IL cool as IA cucumber in IA half dnZen
tight dresses and skirts, while "a man will
sweat and fnme and growl, in one loose shirt.
She can talk as sweet as peaches aud cream
to the wnnlan she hates, while two men wuuld
he punching each others head before thew
bad exchanged Ten words.
She can throw il stone with a curve that
would be Il fortune TO IA base ball pitcher.
She can say $40" in such Ia low voice that it
means YES"
She can sharpen IA lead pencil if Won give
her plenty of tine and plenty of pencils.
She can dance all night in a pair of shoes
two sizes too small for her and eniuv every
minute of the time.
She can appreciate a kiss from her husband
seventy years after the marriage ceremony is
performed.
She ear ." ~ church and afterward tell
lS'tl what every woman in the congregation
hti on, anu III snisIe rare instances car give
y"n some faint idea of what the text was.
She can walk half the night with a colieky
baby III her arms without once expressing the
desire of numbering the infant.
She can do more in IA minute than a man
can ito III An honr, and do it better.
She can drive II man crazy in twenty. four
hours and then bring him TO paradise in two
seconds by simply tickling him under the
chm. and there daes not live that mortal son
OF adatii> misery who can do it.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30
A Choice Bellevue Farm for Sale,

N Bellevue prairie, 81 miles from OpeI5
ii on the Dbelon> as and Grand Goteau -
at5''iit iio acres of new land that drains
without ditciihg-ahnut 100 acres i'm corn i.
cotton. the balauee in good pasture--au wlg
iti'ctst with several cross fences, The I'll
pfoNtnfents are fifst-e!ass and all as rood !,
new consisting of IA good dwelling house. wit
twn. fre places below and one up stairs.
Kitchen, dining Room and store room. with on
OF twn other good buildings in the ward.
EARN ~ iset square with plenty OF room fo
stock an'i forage, > good cabins with , rom
ana gallery anti IL tioor overhead. 4 wells &
5'f.a water and over one hundred beariri
trtnt trees of choice varieties of apples. nen !
1'etciies and plnias aud several ynunp ne. i
trees. l will also sell with the ttlace, nj. II
oo1 barrels af corn. so bales OF hay, one Al j
ic+n fhnie, two half American mules. one vaa,
ling mule, five creole work mares. seven gro
mitch e"ws. | Jersey bull. 2 choice grade H.
sey . year old htlfeis, several other half IL,
sey %lieliers and other calves. al,olt ii head -
hogs, besides pigs, | boar aud ? sows that ar
inlf-hinade, Poland China, over 30 stands q
bees with honey extractor, about 100 lawn.
mems, | milk cart will, cans. measures. ana
goots patronage. | wagon, plowsA arrows cnl
ilvaioEs, &t.: all Of which will be sold for sew
en- Thousand dollars, one halt cash. the balauc
u ! atd : years with Interest fram aay of snla
FOR further inflammation apply Co ihe nnder
Signed on The premises. w. l.. TRUMAN.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30
no Whist PLAYERS.

The SPIRIT OF THE South published
at New Orleans. La, announces that I'm
about three weeks it will establish A
Whist Department under the editor
ship of n. b. Trist, Esq, the originator
of the American Leads and tie high
est authority on the game in the United
States, it o III the world. Mr.. Trist
will begin at the beginning and explain
the game In its elementary principles.
gradually increasing the scope of his
lessons until they embrace the whole
subject OF the science OF whist. His ar
tlcles Will be deliberately illustrated hv
means OF card type, showing all the
hands around the board and how 10 NAV
each in their turn. Mr.. Trist will 'aIsa
Conduct a correspondence column in
which he will answer questions AS FL
knotty points in the game, occurring n
actual play.
The best way to profit by these les.
sons will be by forming clubs Of four
and discussing the points Of eacl, les
son y putting them into immediafa
practice, but tue system of ia-sction
Will pc go easy and simple and SO Thor
oughiy illustrated that any one can learn
lG without any other assistance.
INST Is the most fascinating and sci
enfl1c OF all games OF cards. and i'm fart
Z knowledge OF the game is almost .
badge OF gentility anon card PLAYERS
Il Is the fayorite game with the English
clergy, and it is universally nonnlar
among ladies, albeit a cynical writer has
observed that no m can learn to
play whist. because it requires the "a
Guilty Of silence. In the large cities
teachers OF whist are IL great demand
Ind earn large incomes.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30
FOR SAL.

fWO PLANTATIONS Situated about fopr
= miles southeast of Opelnnsas-one con-
.ainins SEVENTY ;.rl'efts and the other con.
saiains MY arpenfs, adjoining each other.
with buildings and improvements.
also eairty Ilhe arpents of woodland in
same neighhoih hood. ;"
Also = tract Of six arpents in Bellevue
.hfee miles from Opelousas, and one of tonr.
Ia same neIghborhool. oo'
Also several tracts OF land il, var;ous aaa
finns OF he parish, containing from tliStv -
nifty arpents each. !
Also ~ three hundred and twentyl ar
penis oi swamp land situated on Bayou Com
Also lao alrpents Of rice land IN P~laquemine.
THEODORE CHACHERE.
Opelonsas, Oct. 5. 1889 .-3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30

At a depth of $50 feet the a~rtesian well for
ane pnoiic Waferworks at Biloxi proved Il sue
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30

Mafksvil1e Bulletin Heretofore the firm
ers hase bet.i imposed upon and not to use \
harsh term, We must say they nave been rob
bed OF The fruits of their hard labor. The
middle man" has reaped the profits of their
pi"'iuefs. The organizations that have il,
view their protection. are good and should be
kept M. We believe the time has conn. wl,an
the farmers shonld ask and maintain tbeir
rights and as they have it in their power T.,
do SO. the matter rests with them.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30

Inc police jury Of Claiborne has passed an
1'arisL Of the fees of only six witnesses on
each side IN a criminal trial. RI more are do.
sired by either prosecution or defense, an af.
fltiav't must be made, stating under oath
what is expected TO be proved by each add.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30

1t offers the advantages Of s''''"'' !
A large Faculty OF trained Prof,
Teachers;
A Beautiful and Healthfnl Location: q
Elegant aud Well Furnished Buildings
Comfortable and Pleasant Rooms for
-, ers: 1 Faithful
and Ma.lern Languages, Literatt
enees, EiocutIon. Art. Music,
: 5::;=:;s:3 ,: i: Short ''. "' '''.' e ii. lRIE
The Fall Session began Tuesday. Sept
gath, 1899. For additional int. rn,atio,
terms, apply to
w. III. REESE. A.. NJ. PHI. D..
President, y
vet. I@om Crowley, La80 VI
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30

a paper must receive patronage in order TO
pc hfst esiss and hrst-eiass patronage CONSISTS
IN !. mans paying his subscription n nh n
In nearly every town there are people Wiz
are willing to lend their moral support" to !
newspaper but in IA final wind np moral sim.
port doesn't pay for printers, paner or ink
There are peaple who come in and subscribe
TO help 'you along, bnt who fail to think that
unless they pay for their paper they are ask.
Ing yon To lend them So much easl, Tbara :,
food for reflection in these few lines.-Es'
The Opelousas courier., 1889-11-30

TIE n'atles of execution in the different
according to ~ in .sAmeriran
Notes and Queries" are In Austria, gallnw<.
public; Bavaria, gnillotine. private; Brlgi.
''ih, sil,,,''llhr, public: Brunswick, axe, p l.
mark. sniii"tine. public; Ecuador, mnsk.t.
pahll.; France, gniilotine. public; Great
Britain, %gatinws, private Hanover, guillo.
tine. public Italy, capital punishment aboI-
isi,ed); Ol'lefl'1rg. musket, public Portugal,
%gali"ws, public; Prussia, sword. private
N1'ssla. iii'askef. gaiioWs or sword, pnhl,c
public Switzerland, fifteen c%antons, sword
pubic; W e%Hiitons, guillotine, public: two
guile me, private United States, other thai,
New York, galloWs, mostly private.