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The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
SCIENTIFIC SCRAPS

AT a French agricultural school wheat
is soaked in acetate Of lead solution six
hours before sowing. The seed is said
to terminate more quickly, and grow
more vigorously than wheat subjected
to any other fertilizing treatment.
Sixty lakes can be counted, it is said,
from the summit of Mount Whiteface in
the Adirondacks. Whiteface is over
5, 0G0 feet high, and so are Mounts Sew
ard, Mcintyre, and several others, but
the highest is Mount Marcy, which rises
s, 337 feet.
According to the Electrical Review
medicine may be introduced into the
human system by electricity. The
electrodes of a battery are saturated
with the medicine and applied locally to
tho skin. Experiments show that there
is an actual absorption of the medicine
into the system.
A commission of the Paris academy of
medicines finds that hydrofluoric acid,
which is highly antiseptic, has a thera-
peutic action when inhalel. 1t dissents,
however, from tho opinion of glass
workers that the Limitations cure con-
sumption, but considers that they may
be useful in diphtheria.
A society has been formed in Mar
settles to develop the trade in frozen
fish, which are now imported into
France and Switzerland from various
parts of the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
A machine evaporating sulphurous acid
maintains a temperature of about zero,
in which, as experiments has shown,
fish can be kept for seven or eight
months without alteration.
Three new vessels of the Italian navy
Re Umberto, Stella and S~ardegna-
are each to be provided with engines to
develop the enormous force of 20, 800
indicated horsepower. Previous to
1881 the greatest power put into one
ocean vessel was about 5000 indicated
horsepower, but the Italians now have
two vessels of 18, 900 indicated horse
power each.
Glass blowing is an art nearly 4, 900
years old, and perhaps much older:
Yet there has never been any means dis
covered of dispensing with the human
lungs as the instruments of the blow
ing. An English company is expert
mcnting with a mould and mechanical
bellows, which does satisfactory work
at bottle-blowing but this pretends to
attempt only coarse work.
Anew theory of the formation of
mountains has been off ,red by Mr.. M.
T. Mellard Reade, the we'll known Eug-
lish geologist. He supposes that the
periods of great sedimentary deposit
that have preceded the birth of every
large mountain range have been fol-
lowed by a great elevation of tenn
operature, producing expansions Of the
strata, with consequent forcing up OF
ridges. laboratory experiments with
the various rocks show that heating
would give such results.
The custom of oiling boots and shoes
to shed the water is becoming quite
common since the shoeblacks find a way
to put a polish over the o%leageniou:
coat. Only rubber shoes, however, will
keep out the snow water; but to many
rubber shoes are Objectionable, whe
take the alternative to wearing the
noisome heavy shoes. The cork sole
protecting the foot from the damp ano
chill of the sidewalk is evidently grow
ing ia favor. Felt inner solesokeep the
feet warm but afford no protection
against penetrating slush.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26

Philadelphia claims to make and eat
more candy in proportion to population
than any other city in the country.
There are 81 manufacturers and whole
lalers and /, 900 retailers, and they use
more than 81 900, 600 Of capital and
sonsume 100, 600 tons of sugar every
rear. Clramels are a great speciality of
the trade in the city. For other places
much chocolate and walnut candy and
many gum drops arc made.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26

According to statistics recently given
there were 2, 335 recorded murders and
homicides in the country during 1881
There were 10 legal executions and 1913
lynchinrs.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26

An ''anti-c elibacy insurance COM
pany," such as they have in Dea-
mark, is a decided novelty. Young
women can insure themselves for a
trifing sum, and at the age of forty, if
still unmarried, they are entitled to a
small annuity, but if they marry they
forfeit all claims.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26

Europe has 121, sO5 miles of railroad
and America has 155,.757 miles; Asia,
j., 791; Africa, 4,as5, and Australia,
%, 045. Thus the total of the world is
800, 0S3 miles. These figures show that
America possesses more miles of railroad
than all the rest Of the world.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26

It is said that the wave motor which
has been in course of construction on
the coast near San Francisco is a sue
cess. The power Of the waves is util-
lied by a huge fan or paddle hanging in
d gorge SO as to be swung back and
forth by the waves. The motion is
communicated to the plunger of a pump
for raising water into o reservoir.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
TOWN PROPERTY FOR SALE,

\ centra ly located and desirable business
stand on NJ in street, Opelousa', coasis ing
of building 81 table for residence AMI smail
store. and adjoining a bakery, being the
prope, ty next to the poSt-office. This prop
erty will be sold very cheap for cash, or half
ca:h and balance on terms to sil t purchaser
Ann v at this office or to Ms. Edmond {.
Dunre warren 1Oot
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
"A Professional Vtew.

DE-. Pe,let--''so sSllpeI set your
broken arm2"
Patient-Yes, SIR
Pellet "WhataNere his .chargesf
Patlent--ssTwenty dollars
Pellet Robbery, sir-downright
robberyl I'd have a~mputated it for
e25P
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
THE WRONG COAT.

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married five years and never during that
time had had one unhappy moment.
Mr.. Wilton had been very attentive,
very kind, very generous, and never
ma C her JEALOUS. She often said she
was the happiest woman living.
Now, as she looked at the lining and
compared the silk with which she was
about to replace the torn portion, she
was thinking these thoughts.
They had never had any children, but
when people are all in all to each other
that is no very grelt griefi all her care
was for him. AL his for her.
"AnI he is just the dearest, best,
truest fellow in the world" said Eve
Wlltoa to herself. "Tm not half good
enough for HIM. wonder what this is
in his pocket. 1t bulges it all out Of
shape
She put her hand into the breast
pocket as she SPOKE and drew out a lit
tie package, wrapped up in silver paper
and tied with blue ribbon.
Something he had bought for me, !
expected" said Eve. 81 wonder what
it is. Think / won't open it until he
comes home"
eThen she laid the silk across the hole
Rand cut it out and basted it down.
Il wonder what it is, " said she. 1T
doesn't seem like a book. It might be
lace wound on a card-real lace
She looked at the package again.
II do wonder what it is said she,
hemming the Patch down.
There wasn't much to mend, after
ALL" she said II thought the tear much
longer. He caught it on a nail at the
Office, / know. Now do wonder what
ther6 can be in that package"
Eve put the coat oyer a chair aud took
up the little parcel.
Tom wouldn't mind she said q
will just take a peep. I'm sure it is fol-
me-"
Then she undid the ribbon, unfolded
The paper, and saw letters.
Dear Tom,n said she. He mus
keep my old letters next his heart, anS
be never has told9ae." u
But the writing was not hers; sh'
saw that at q glance.
His mothers letters, 2 she said. HI
loved his mother so.
& Then she began to tremble a little,
for the letters did not begin my deal
nor anything like it She cas-
her eyes over them
They were love-letters.
tom has loved some other womar
before he met nc" she said, beginning
to CRY. .Oh, what shall / doap
Then she cried ont:
c1sOn, foolish, foolish creature that
AMI or course she died, and he onl.
loves mo nov. It was all over befor'
we met must not mind
Bit there she paused, gave ! scream
and throw the letter from her as thougl
It had been d serpent and had bittel
her. q
II was dated the past week.
II was not four days old.
sohr' cried Eve, ttoh, what shall
tioa Oh, where shall 7 go2'
AT every cry . thought pierced he
lrcast like an actual stab.
Tommy Toni What shall ! do
Toni to be false--Toml Oh, ! hav
gone madl No, there they are; the
are really there, those letters. Why d
t not die---why do I not def Do peopl
live through such things as thesea,
Then she knelt down on the floor an
gathered up the letters and steadil
read them through.
There were ten Of them. Such lovt
l~cttersl
NO other Interpretation could BIO pl
upon them.
They were absurd Iove-lettcrs, sue
Is are always produced ID court in cast
OF breach Of promise, and they were q
signed, ssYour Nv Nellie
tt Is Ill true" said poor Eve wiring
: 70 80 - ia - -.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
ST, R ACADEMY,

AA
The course of instruction in this Institution lssGas;a s sessbss
C5aometry. Bookkeeping, Natural Sciences, hlsloLgs
Geography, Penmanship, and great care is peasOssa
ON christian Instruction. a1K. ma
scholars per month 81. SIS or 81. according y Ga ~
Oiasses are resumsSyGn "Wednesday. sepsenn0er lssas
iooo' REV, 3. j. RAYMOND.
HENRY g. LEWIS
,s 90 1885. M. ALFRED BRILLET.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
FOR Z.

A Fine Residence, with all necessary oas
buildings AMI Improvements, and sufficient
land for asn,sll farm, adjoining thecoEporate
limits Of ope ousas, will be SOIL eaesp-
Apply at this Cffice. ak9h
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
TULANE UNIVERSITY
OF LOUISIANA.
VIM. Preston Johnston, Il. 0. PresH.

THIGH School with Manual Training. Couo,.
Ill with six courses of instruction. ITuiyar,s..
courses in Science and Letters. Session hsn;nss
october Sd. H, Sophie Newcomb. Memorial fY y
lege for Women begins October 18th, Mediesii
Department begins October Eth. Law Department
begins November 2lst.
eg-Catalogues containing announcement Of ali
departments may be had by application to tSa
Secretary of the University. Tulane Hall, Nsv
Orleans. La. aug, 6s3un
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26

The great tunnel under the English
channel, between Dover and Calais, has
begun. The vertical shaft at Dover has
already been sunk q distance Of 700 feet.
The Opelousas courier., 1889-01-26
0P EL0UsAS FEMALE INSTITUTE

Opetousas st. Landry Perish. In.
FkNHlS Institution will resume duties Mo.a.-
tember Is. 1887. under the ,mmedi. monday. Sep
competent assistants. The scholastic war Hs y WITH
TERMS OF TUITION.
Academic /" '".."....S 80. 80
Music. with use of piano " .".... 500
PoArding, including washing, light and fnaI 6'O
Hmoroidery. wax flowers, painting, drawing a'ie:0g
en' Ia
ia
DISCIPLINE.
The government of this school is strict lint 49,.
no hard tasks or restrictions are imnosed bn u tan
student must comply with the rules, and mnst y n SeSssy
up TO he measure of her ABILITY, the lessons paopass
Our course of study and mode Of instrnct;nrn,h iSsea.
train the mind to habits of correct think inc s,d ~ W
ough investigation. No student will be alloss%J ~ shor'
ter higher classes without thorough prenaratinn" 81 81.
rents and guardians may rest assured that tha 49, "a.
health and morals of the children and warns shh II
ceive due attention. IL
No deduction for absence, unless in case of n,o,,...
ed illness. The location of tho town ia i aaitlySSi ract,
easy of access. The boarding department is ma, sno
Immediate charge of Mrs. Hayes. Boardeps iii r I
vide themselves with blankets and towels, F ~ pro-
ticulars address H paf-
July 2s'33- nov 27'79. Princ,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
GESELLIGEN VEREIAs @HUMoR."
Clever Amateurs Amuse a Large Audi
ence at Kess1er's.

Clever Amateurs Amuse a Large Audi
ence at ISessler's.
A large German audience occupied
Kessler's upper hall last evening to wit
ness an excellent musical and dramatic
entertainment given by the Geselligen
Verein "Huror," of the Heights. Over
lures and selections by Eckert's Orches-
ira constituted an acceptable preliminary
concert, which was followed by the farce
"Das Toiletten Geheimnisz, or "The
Secrets of the Toilette" ~cleverly enacted
by Mines. Weishaupt II Roszbach
and Messrs. M. Meyer and Joseph Wig
hardt.
All the characters were well sustained,
but Mrs. Roszbach, as Caroline, the Maid,
brought down the house by her natural
impersonation of her character. Each
lady was presented with baskets of beau
tiful flowers. The Schubert trio, Messrs.
Alderman, with the tumbleronicon,
guitar and mandoline, rendered exquis-
tie music and received a deserved encore.
The one-act comedy ''Quid pro Quo"
was presented with the cast:-Haupt-
mann Mas, Edward Bretz; Marie, his
wife, Frau Weishaupt; Friderite, their
daughter, Frau Roebach, Dorothe, maid
ut the Mas, Frau Bretz; Peter, a servant
Wal Weishaupt; q Monk, Theo. Gliedt.
At mignigft a hop was begun and u
large company participated, under the
direction of the floor c0mInittee:-Charles
Schurr, Edward BretZ and Charles Seitz,
Messrs. ID. Feist, w. Weishaupt and Her
man Hope were the Reception Commit
tee, and all the arrangements were in
charge of Theo. Gliedt, Joseph Wighardt
and NJ. Meyer.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
MCDONALD is SERENE.
The Republicans Would Need the Stat
Militia to Gust Him from the Senate.

Tho Republicans Would Need the State
Militia to Gust Him from the Senate.
Edward f. Mcdonald, Senator-elect
from Hudson county, went to his home
in Harrison by a late train last Saturday
night, and a JERSEY CITY NEWS reporter
met him. The fact that Stuhr, the Kern
fusion candidate, whom he beat by over
5000 majority, talks of contesting his seat
in the State Senate before the Senate
Election Committee mentioned by the
reporter.
at won't amount to anything" Mr..
Mcdonald said. 'Those fellows feel
pretty much swollen up by the coming
recount, and threaten to do all kinds of
big things. The Republicans might be
tempted to Dust me, but they'll have to
call out the militia to unseat me. | have
the certificate of election. That entities
me to sit. and I guess I'll be able to find u
place to sit down, no matter what the
Senate Committee may do about it. 1t is
not likely that they will dare to under
take to unseat a man who has a majority
Of eight thousand to back him, but If they
do why I'll stay there. I'd like to see
them put me out. They'd make a great
man of me by trying anything of that
kind"
''The main fear is that they may be
prompted to unseat you to help them
secure a majority in the next Senate"
suggested the reporter.
ut would not help them in the next
Senate to throw me out of this" wa MI.
McDonald's response. Each Senate is
the Judge of the election and return of its
members, and I can contest for my seat
before each Senate that sits during the
term for which | have been elected. Ii
they were to do anything like that this
year the Senate would be SO overwhelm-
ingly Democratic next year as to assure
me Of admission. 1t wouldn't help them
a bit next year to do a crooked piece of
work this year"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
EIIzA sCRIBNER IN COURT AGAIN.
The Man Who Volunteered to Look Out
for Her Is Sick of the job.

The Man Who Volunteered to Look Out
for Her Is Sick of the job.
Eliza Scribner, the young girl who
some time ago claimed to have been de-
serted by a man with whom she lived for
a while at the Philadelphia Hotel in this
city, was before Justice Stilsing this
morning.
When arrested some time ago she SAID
she had run away from her ONE in New
f~oundland, n. j., and that while she wa
here she met a mar who deceived and de-
serted her.
Agentleman living on Pavonia avenu
took compassion on the girl, and gave her
a home. Last evening the gentleman
came to police headquarters and said that
the girl must be taken from his home.
The first few days that she was there he
said that her conduct was all that could
be desired, but on Saturday evening a
man who, she said, was the man she
lived with at the hotel, visited her and
asked her why she did not come out even
ings and enjoy herself. Since then, the
gentleman says, he has been able to do
nothing with her.
Detective Clos took the girl to head
quarters and kept her in the detention
room. In court this morning the detect
i've said that he had learned that Eliza
was @ married roman The girl volun-
teered to sta at the station and said that
she could not tell why she had acted in
the manner complained of.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
DAsHES ABOUT TOWN.

This evening the Andrew Parker As
ISOLATION will hold it's annual ball at
Kessler's Hall.
The anniversary of Unique Lodge No.
IS, United Order of Ancient Workmen,
will be appropriately celebrated at Kess-
ler's Hall.
The Monmouth Coterie will hold their
grand annual ball at Oakland Rink this
evening.
Fellows will hold a reception at Cooper
Hall on next Thursday evening.
The Boston Employees Association are
making elaborate preparations for their
opening reception at T'eutonia Hall on
Wednesday el ening, December 4.
Michael Connerton, of No. 20 Bright
street, was arraigned before Justice Still
sing by Policeman Levins, who said that
he was drunk yesterday and fighting
with his wife. The wife did not appear
against him, but the Justice sent Conner
ton to the Penitentiary for thirty days.
James Brown, an old offender, was sent
to the County Jail this morning by JUS
tice Stilsing. He was chasing a number
boys across a vacant lot when Policeman
Levins arrested him. Brown said that
the boys annoyed him with a bean shoot
er, but the policeman said the boys were
some distance from him when he began
his attack on them.
The annual ball of the Oriole Social
Club, will take place on Wednesday night
next at Turn Hall.
Court Bergen, A. o. f., will give an
entertainment at Bergen Hall on the
evening of December IL, which will be
followed by a hop. The Madrigal Boys,
OF New York, have been engaged for the
occasion.
The Fisk Dramatic Association will
give an entertainment in Bergen Hall on
Thanksgiving evening.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
MIR. MlNUGH'S INSURED HORSE.
1t Was Killed to End Its sufferings and
q Suit May Follow.

HEtH-L- Hs EA - .H-L HN" 7AH.
1t Was Killed to END Its Sufferings and
a Suit May Follow.
The carcass of a horse lies in the mud
on Van Horne street, in the Lafayette dis
trict, with a leaden pellet from a police
mans pistol in his brain. His Iamented
demise-for there are mourners over the
remains-occurred on Saturday last. and
was indirectly occasioned by a spinal
trouble peculiar to such animals.
The despatching OF q horse under such
circumstances is usually of no especial
moment. out this event is an exceptional
one. The sequal to it is that legal battles
will be instituted to recover the value Of
the animal, while it has called forth adj
verse criticism ON certain methods adopted
by the local branch of Henry Bergh's
Humane Society in New York.
The horse belonged to one Minugh, a
fish dealer with an establishment on Pine
street, near C0mmunipaW avenue. 1t was
a stout animal, a good worker, and was
considered of some value. There is q
society in New York that insures horse
owners against total loss in the event of
their animals death. Mr.. Minugh was
one of it's many subscribers. Saturday
morning, while going through Van Horn
street. the horse fell and was unable to
rise. IL was evident that the animal was
suffering, and Richard Onslow, the S. p.
G. A. agent in this city. was sent for. He
went up to Van Horn street, examined
the animal and concluded to put 1t out of
misery. The horse was suffering from
some spinal troubles, and death wouId
eventually perform the service Onsiow
vas preparing for. Then he learned Of
the insurance on its life and despite his
previous humane determination he put
his pistol, already cooked for action, back
in his pocket and refused to act.
The poor beast lay all day in horrible
agony, from sickness and cold until ten
O'Clock at night, when word was brought
to Captain McKaig. He went over to Van
Horne street with a policeman. Veterin
airy Surgeon Wilson was summoned and
he pronounced the horse incurable. Two
citizens who were passing, were retained
as witnesses and the horse was shot by
Policeman Salmon. Minugh objected to
the despatching of the animal on the
ground that such a death 10 his animal
would deprive him of the insurance on
its life. Captain McKaig, his sympathies
only with the horse, refused to consider
the interests of the company in the mat
ter. ea
Minugh will put in his claim today.
The insurance company refuses to recog-
nize claims when the animals death is
occasioned by other causes than sickness
or accident, and it is possible that it will
dispute it. In that event the courts will
be resorted TO. and unless damages are
obtained from the company it is likely
that Captain McKaig will be called on.
He says his action in the matter was due
solely to humane interest in the horse;
that anyone in authority would have done
likewise, and that he is willing to stand
suit
Onslow, the S. P. c. A. agent, is severe
ly criticized for his part Of the matter.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
A GRAND CHARITY CONCERT.
Two Hundred Voices of the Hasbrouck
GIee Club to sing for the Homes.

Two Hundred Voices of the Hasbrouck
Glee Club to sing for the Homes.
Agrand vocal and instrumental concert
will be given at the Tabernacle on Thurs
day evening, December 10, by the Has
brouck Glee Club of two hundred voices,
assisted by Mr.. Baier, Mr.. Zingsheim,
Mr.. Case and Mr.. Weenig, the faculty of
the Hasbrouck School of Music. Mr.
Weenig will furnish his full N. G. or
chestra. and the whole programme will
be under the direction of Mr.. Victor
Baier, which insures the success of the
entertainment.
The entire proceeds are to be equally
divided between the Children's Home
and the Home of the Homeless, two in
situations of our city which are entirely
dependent, in the good they are doing,
upon a generous public. Both these or
phan homes are in need of money, so that
In p~atronlzing this concert one will not
only enjoy a rare musical treat, but will
have the satisfaction of knowing that the
dollar he pays for his ticket will go to
benefit some poor child.
The Tabernacle will, no doubt, be filed
with an appreciatiye audience.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
celebration this evening at Kessler Hall.
1t will be an entertainment and a hop,



The officers OF the Junior Temple Of
Honor were installed last Thursday night
at Humboldt Hall. The Temple will give
an entertainment next Thursday night.
Raymond Lodge, Independent Order Of
Good Tenplars, will give q series of en-
tertainments at Humboldt Hall this win
ter.
Division No. II, A o. H, was well
represented at the funeral OF John Jul
liyan.
Henry Wilson Post. G. A. r., has ar
ranged to give q lecture at the Taber-
nacle on November 81. H
The lodges OF the Sons of Liberty are
advancing rapidly.
Jaeger Grove, the Union Hill branch Of
the Order OF Druids, is holding a fair at
Himion's Hall. G~overnor-elect Albeit
and Mayor Haynes, of Newark, are ex-
pected to visit the fair during the week.
Good Samaritan 24S, c.. b. L., will hold
q very important meeting this evening.
The council, through bad management,
has rendered itself liable to suspension.
LINCOLN Circle, composed of the Ladies
Auxiliary to the G. A. r., will probably
give another ball and supper before the
season ends. That of last Thursday night
at Turn Hall was a success in every re-
spect. nW
Cincinnatus Lodge will celebrate Its
twentieth anniversary by an entertain
ment and hop at Roche's Hall on Novem-
Der 20.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1889-11-18
Looked Ill an Attempted Burglary.

At two O'Clock yesterday morning Pa
trolman Hilger. while standing in the
shade on the west side Of Chestnut ave-
nue., saw a man acting suspiciously on
the opposite side of the street. After in-
speeding two or three of the dwellings the
man cautiously opened the gate and en-
tered the house, No, 25 Chestnut avenue,
occupied by Mr.. d. l.. Davis and family.
When he thought the fellow had been in
there a sufficient length of time the police
man crossed the street n caught him
with knife in hand trying to force a win.
dow catch. When taken TO the Oakland
avenue station the man described himself
as Olof Andersen, u Norwegian, aged
thirty-eight years, and told conflicting
stories as to his home in New York. He
was locked up on a charge Of attempted
BURGLARY.