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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05
RUSSIAN SUPERSTITION.
An Extraordinary Manifestation of Latter-u
Day Ignorance.

An old superstition, with specially
Russian characteristics, has of late been
manifested in Klisheva, village in the
government of Moscow. At the Begin
ming of June two peasants dug up
spring of water at that place. An
old woman dreamed that the newly
discovered spring possessed curative
properties, and she told her dream to
the laborers of factory near by. There
upon masses Of people, mostly women
and children, began flocking around the
healing waters. AS the spring did not
yield enough water to satisfy them all a
fence was built around it, and a cross
was erected on the spot. Several peas
ants of the village stand inside the
fence and deal out the water in BOTTLES
to the applicants, each of whom deposits
a coin at the foot of the cross. The
money is collected by the elder Of the
village every evening and kept for
communal purposes" At the foot Of
the cross there stands bottle with two
dead frogs in it. who had come to their
untimely end in a peculiar manner
Before the concourse of sick persons
around the spring was great, some OIL
the peasants caught two perfectly
healthy women, told them that they
were dangerously i'll, and, pinning them
to the ground, made them drink the
healing waters until they tainted When
the poor women were picked up from
the ground the two frogs were found in
their garments, and were declared to be
L ~ 4 Il
holy water. They are now exhibited in
the bottle as sign of the wonGrous
properties of the spring. The rush of
people to that place is so great now
that the authorities have great difficulty
keeping them in order. An attempt on
the part of the authorities to cover up
the spring was met with loud protests
by the villagers and the duped masses
around the place, and had, therefore, to
be bandoned.--London Letter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05

pray for you-right on this floor, which
want you to git down with me-"
1t was in vain that told him I was
in big hurry and would rather wait
till dark. He would take no denial.
and in a second he had started revival
in that Office which would have done
credit to first-class camp-meeting. He
had warned me beforehand that he
would remain upon his knees until was
converted, and mentally decided that
my case was hopeless. AS the good old
man prayed for my salvation he beat the
air wildly with his hands, and as was
in the air myself, came in for good
snare of the beating. He followed mo
all over the room in the agony of his
plea, now knocking my head against the
composing stone, or jostling my breast
with severe blow IN the ribs, just to
emphasize his words. Sometimes l
would dodge, and his hand would hit
the wall hard, bat he only shouted the
louder when this occurred.
We were both perspiring freely with
the exercise; his paper collar had melted
and run down his back, and my cellu.
loid cuffs had caught fire five times
One or the other had to weaken, and
felt that the other was myself.
"Brotherr' he shouted in desperation,
sis the work done yet? Doyou feel any
changer"
was about to tell him that I had
spent the last cent l had, and felt no
change at all, but / knew he wouldn't
let me up on that, and so 1 told him yes,
that was changed man.
"Where do you feel it?" he asked, as
he paused for breath.
SIN my back and side,"I answered.
elm fact it's all over me!'
He gave shout that shook the build
ing, rose to his feet, told me that was
a sinner saved by grace, mopped his
brow in tho Office towel, said to me that
he would call on me to lead the meeting
that night and went forth REJOICING.
Then l sat down to my desk again,
weak and helpless, and wrote my own
obituary; and when Ire covered from the
spell of sickness which ensued, sold
my paper to the Baptists for seventy
five dollars and hired out to heather
as clcrk in a grocery store.-F. L. STAN
ton, in Atlanta Constitution.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05

Mrs. Statesman-Are you going out
this evening?
Mr.. Statesman-Yes. I have promised
to attend the st. Patrick Club reception
and deliver an Grafton on 1.-The Irish in
America. What Would the Country Do
Without Them?" Is tlere any thing
you want downtown, my dear?
Mrs. Statesman - Yes; ] wish you
would stop at the employment office and
ask them to send me a good American,
English, French, German, Swedish, DAN
ish, Norwegian, Polish, Russian, Italian
or colored girl for general houseVOrk.-.,
Puck,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05
From the Portuguese.

Mr.. Thomas Stingy is precisely what
his name would signify. The other day
a friend visited him. 1t was very hot,
and after few words had been inter-
changed Mr.. Stingy asked his caller,
''Would you like to have some refresh
ment?"
with great pleasure, dear old boy"
exclaimed the poor fellow, who was ave-
fully thirsty"
"All right, will open the windows
Well have some. breeze. Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05

Mrs. Dontiranto-O, dear! what can
we give Milly Name for her wedding
present. suppose it must be in accord
with her wealth and position.
Mr.. Dontiranto-I suppose So. Well,
let's give her miniature ice chest,
with piece of real ice in it.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05
Pollte under TryInE Clrcumstapces.

Burglar-Now, fork out. Gimme yer
watch. Now yer pocketbook. Yer
silver match safe. Now yer small
change.
Polite Victim ian ex-merchantl-Any
thing else to-day, sir2 Shall send
these2-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-09-05

EVERY dollar spent in the saloon is a
blow at the family, and the family is
the defense of our Nation. NORTHWEST
err Mail
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
A. Safe Investment

Is one which Is guaranteed to bring You
satisfactory results, or III case Of failure
returned purchase price. On this saf
plan you can buy from our advertised
druggist hottie os DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption. 1t is guaranteed
to bring relief in every case, when used
for any affection of throat. lungs or chest
such as CONSUMPTION, Inflammation of
Lungs, Bronchitis, Asthma, Whooping
Cough, Group, etc, etc. tits pleasant and
agreea BILE to taste, perfectly aafe, ard can
always I've depended upau. Trial bottles
free at I. E. Bailey's drugstore. i
TOR DYSPEPSIA
STse RTewn's Iron Rffters.
Physicians recommend it.
All dealers keep It. 81 90 per bottle. Genuine
has trademark and crossed red lines on wrapper
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
The Tnvalid's Hope.

Many seemingly ineurable cases OF blood pol.
son. cafarrh, rerofula aud rheumatism have
| been cured by p. b y. tBotanic Blood Bal,n,,
made By the Blood Balm Co, Atlanta. Ga.
Write to them for book flied with convincing
proof
Mr.. G. ". 3. Raider, living seven miles from
Athens, Ga, writes: 'tFor several years | suf-
fered with running ulcers. which doctors treat.
ed and pronounced incurable. single bottle
OF b. 3. 3. did ME more good than ali the doe
tors. J, kept on using it and every ulcer waa
2. G. Kinard g. Son. Towallga, Ga, writes:
we induced neighbor TO try 3. =. b. for ca
tarrh, which he thought incnrable. as 1t Ind
resisted all treatment. 1t delighted him. and
WELL
+. q. Lawson, East Point, Ga, writes: sMy
wife had scrofula Is years. She kept growing
worse. She lost her hair and her skin broke
out fearfnlly. Debility, emaeatlor and no al.
petite followed. After physicians and numer.
Gus advertised medicines failed, tried B. B.
b., and her recovery was rapid and conpiete.p
. Oliver secor, Baltimore, nd, wrifes:eI suf.
fered from weak beck and rleumatism. b. B.
B. has proven TO be the eniy medicine that
gaye me RELIEF dee2f
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
Proceedings of sl.e Police .sary.
OPELorsAs. La. Dec, aIs89.

0PELoUsAs, La. Dec 9, 1889.
The Police Jury net pursuant to adjourn.
Ment
Present: &. NJ. Boagni, president, Il. g.
sfibura, n. Stagg, II. 3. Barry, D. Haas, 4. j..
Dossinan, III. Durio. z. Robin, 9. 4. BiEm, G.
wv, Ward.
On morton Of Mr.. Haas it waa resolv that
the following lie the estimate exhibiting the
various items of expenditures, necessary for
the service uf the year 1890. and that the said
estimate be Published for 1907 thirty days be-
fore /, he amount Of the tax bs liked aud de-
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
ORDER OF COURT.

gRsHE ORDER heretofore glron fixing tile
H. terms OF Court for the Parish Of Acadia
lows, to-Wit:
For Aeauia.-- Civil term beginning Monday
January 9Th 1890.
4 Criminal term beginning Monday March
18th 1890.
4 Civil term beginning Monday September
eth 1880
A criminal term beginning Monday Nosem.
Der 10th 1890.
The Clerk of Court ID directed to enter fhta
order Oh the n1iHgfes-t0 furnish certified
copy to the Clerk Of Court for Acadia who Ia
directed TO publish and post the same as re-
qnired by law. and the Clerk DC tins Court ID
also directed to publish and post copies aa here
tofore required In sueh cases..
Given In open Court at Opelousas, Dee rita
1889. Il. r. LEWIS,
Judge Of tho 7ath judicial District,
true copy: Fl. q. EsTURGE, Dy.. Clerk
Dee. 2I-Im,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04

On motion Of Mf. Haas, ihe Police Jury ad
joars.e.i until tbs ltird Monday Of january,
1880, being the a9tl day Of said month, at 10
a. IN.
Attest: e. NJ. BOAGNI,
II. Il, EsToEGE. Clerk. President
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04

Es FOR THE BLOOD,
Weakness, Malaria, Indigestion and
Hiiiausnsss, tske
BROWNS IRON BITTERs.
10 cures quickly. For sale by all dealers In
medicine. Get the genuine.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
Marit Wing

We desire to say to our citizens, that fol
years we have been selling DR.. Kings
New Discovery for Consumption, Dr..
Kings New Life Pills, Bucklen Arnica
Salve and Electric Bitters, and have new
er handled remedies that sell as well, or
that have given snch universal satifac-
ton. We do not hesitate to guarantee
them every time, and we stand ready to
refund the purchase price, il satisfactory
results do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popular
ity purely on their merits. F. L. Bailey
Druggist.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04

The ST. LANDRY DEMOCRAT, with The
II. q. TINES DEMOCRAT or N. q. PIcA-
YuNE fdailyl will be furnished from this
Office al 1890 per annalr1.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
The Edi'
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04

Ludger Lastrapes TO JOSEPH
Dec. 23-retroeession OF the
plantation in prairie Laurent.
Estate of Don Lnuis Richard
NJ. Bihm Dee. $40 acres on
mine Ridge $50 cash. 4
Benjamin F. Meginley to WI
rauit Dec. 23-property in vi
246t to-wir: 1913 SO cash, baianl
intn LOO 8 nd 1901
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-01-04
Hucklell,a Arnfoa EaIve

Tie best salra In fhe world for Cats,
Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Sail Riennl, Fee
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Gorna, and all Skin Efnptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qired. 1T is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded Price
% cents per box. For eale by T. e. Bal
leY.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
THE POLO WORLD.

The Game at the Rink Between the
New Haven and Bridgeport Teams
of the Wheeimen's League n Farce
The Game at Springfield.
The polo game between the New Haven
and Bridgeport teams of the Wheelmen's
league resulted in a draw and will be
played off at some future date. The game
was farce from the start until the time
when President Thompson, after confer
ring with some of the Bridgeport teams
supporters, rushed on the floor and decid-
ed not to allow the game to proceed. The
score at the end of the first half was to 0
in favor of Bridgeport In the second
half the home team scored a goal, making
the score a tie. Both teams then resorted
to rough tactics and regular smuggling
match ensued until the game was called by
order of President Thompson. Numerous
fouls were called upon each team, taking
off from each team the one goal each had
made. About one hundred and fifty per-
sons were present, who greatly enjoyed
the amateurs attempt to play polo.
SPRINGFIELD, Mass, Dec. 9.-The home
polo team had an easy time with the New
Ravens tonight, beating them to 8.
The Springfelds showed good team work.
MERIDEN, Conn, Dec. 9.-Meriden de-
feated Hartford at polo tonight by score
of 10 to 3.
BRIDGEPORT, Conn, Dec. 9.-Bridge-
port easily defeated New Britain at polo
tonight by a score of 6 to 8.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
| NEWS BY TELEGRAPH.
From ALI Quarters.
THE RUSSIAN jews.
Cardinal Manning's Letter
on Their Treatment.
WORK OF HOUSE and SENATE.
Arrest of Bad Indians in
South Dakota.
RESULT OF BOSTON'S CITY ELECTION.
Basis of Representation for
the Next Decade.
RESULT OF BosToN'S CITY ELECTION.
THE JEWS OF RUSSIA.

THE JEWS OF RUSSIA.
Cardinal Manning Unable to Attend
the Meeting to be Held in Their
BehalE-What He Says in Letter
The Gear and Czarfna ExOnerated.
LONDON, Dec 9-Cardinal Manning has
written letter to Sir John Simon express
ing regret that bad cold will prevent his
being present at the meeting to be held at
the Mansion house to consider the persecu-
ton of the Jews in Russia, and moving or
seconding resolution in reference to the
subject as he had promised. The cardi-
nal says he, therefore, desires to
say in writing what he intended to say in
words He exonerates the car and car
ina from any share in the harsh treatment
to which the Jews have been subjected and
declares the czarina to be q supreme guar
antee of imperial justice and clemency. He
justifes an appeal by England to the car
for an inquiry into the prosecutions and
combats the policy of nen-intervention as
having originated in the question cam
my brothers keepera' The narratives, the
cardinal says, may be highly colored, but
with all deductions made they exhibit a
violent though refined injustice, which Is
as iron entering the soul. We show no
disrespect, believing that what reaches our
ears may not have reached the highly ex-
allied. knowledge travels more readily
on lower levels when the public moral
sense of nations is broken or wounded.
Not sympathy only, but civilization has
the privilege of respectful remonstrance.
"I am well aware of the countless allega-
tions of guarded, responsible adversaries.
But how can men who are only allowed to
breathe the air, not to own the soil, COM
PEELED to eat only food doubly taxed, to be
slain in war, but never to command, love
the land which disowns thema If such as
theirs were the sufferings of nation in
Central Africa we would be justified in
Intervention. How much more in behalf
of race whose past, present and
future demand from us exceptional rever-
ence-a race, with sacred history of
nearly four thousand years, at present
dispersed throughout all lands, but with
an imperishable personal identity. They
are greatly afflicted, without home or
fatherland, but are visibly preserved for a
future of signal mercy, if we know the
mind of our master, who prayed for them
in his last hour. We owe them both the
justice of the old law and the charity of
the new"
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
THE CITY,s HEALTH.

Spanish Rag Ships Excluded From
the Port-IIeaIth Officer wrfsht,s
Report.
A communication from DR.. G. A. Linds-
ley, secretary of the state board of health,
has been received by the board of health.
1t states the danger of allowing Spanish
rag ships to unload their cargoes at this
port, or even to be allowed an entrance,
because of the cholera now raging through
out Spain and the liability of contagion
through this medium. The communica-
ton stated that many ports along the
coast had excluded these vessels en-
tirely and recommended that the New
Haven board OF health do likewise. This
the board decided to do for one year and
Collector Kellam was notified to this eff
feet.
Health Officer Wright reported the
death rate for the past month had been
light. there having been but 107 deaths.
Twelve of these were from zymotic
diseases. Death from cancer, he reported,
are on the increase, while deaths from
diptheria are diminishing, there having
been but six eeaths from this in the past
month. Contagious diseases showed a
falling off. There were three deaths from
typhoid fever and one from scarlet fever,
although there were 200 cases of this lat
ter disease reported, most of them being
mild form. Measles are on the increase.
An anonymous communication stated
that the cellar of Miles Goodysar's Central
market on Congress avenue was in a very
filthy condition. This was ordered put in
sanitary condition immediately.
Robert Douglass has . pig sty in the annex
which has been sbundantly complained of
and which was ordered abolished two
weeks ago by the board. He appeared last
| night to say he had built new one and
that it was in good sanitary condition. The
board decided to rescind its order for abol
ishing the place.
An old building on Silver street owned
by the Derby railroad has become a place
of nuisance, and this was ordered put in
sanitary condition.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
About YaIe,s Latest Beneractor.

NEW YORK, Dec. 9.-Mr. Fayerwesther,
who willed $500, 900 to Yale, was the head
of the richest leather house in the country.
He was born in Stepney, Conn, in 1921,
and until he was over thirty years old was
engaged in shoe manufacturing. When he
was thirty-three years old he entered the
firm of Hoyt Brothers, in this city, as a
clerk at q salary which was barely enough
to support him. In a year his worth was
recognized and he was invited to become a
partner in the firm. With the cooperation
of Harvey S. Ladew, who was also a mem
Der of the firm, the business increased rap
idly. Mr.. Ladew had charge of the tan
neries and Mr.. Fayerweather conducted
the other affairs of the firm. The
house consisted up to the year 1870
of Joseph B. Hoyt, William Hoyt,
Oliver Hoyt (of Stamford), Daniel B.
Fayerweather and Harvey S. Ladew.
William and Oliver Hoyt then withdrew,
and the other partners united under the
firm name of J. B. Hoyt & Co. For
fourteen years this name was retained,
and then Joseph b. Hoyt retired, and the
| firm became Fayerweather & Ladew.
| Harvey S. Ladew died in 1883, and his
sons Edward r. and Joseph II. succeeded
him. In February, 1884, Hoyt withdrew,
worth over s., SOC, 900, and at the time
wealthier man than Hoyt. Mr.. Fayer-
weather died on November Is, aged sixty
nine years, at IL East Fifty-seventh street,
where he lived with his wife. He left no
children.
The greatest surprise was expressed in
leather trade circles at the disposition of
the money. Probably not more than a
handful of the business colony in the
Swamp" was aware that Mr.. Fayer-
weather had any such intentions. Few
knew that he was as rich a man as is now
| demonstrated. He lived unOstentatiously
| and worked like one of his own porters,
| rising sometimes at daylight in winter.
When he bought the elegant house in
| Fifty-seventh street he asked one of his
business friends what he should put into
4 it. The latter advised him to buy hand
| some paintings, recommending particular
i " the works of the modern French school
"well,n said Mr.. Faherweather, suppose
you are right, but I'd just as leave have
| pieces of sole leather hanging from my
Il walls.
Mr.. Fayerweather was indefatigable IL
looking after the details of the business
He was busy and difident man ant
formed few acquaintance. His judgmen
was sound and he was regarded as scrupu
lously upright in all his dealings.
One of his executors said yesterday
| s'Mr. Fayerweather had such a struggle il
his early life to get an education that b
always said he would leave a part of hi
money to educational institutions"
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
IMMATURE ALMANAC.

Sun Rises, 7:07 Moon RISES, HIGH WATER
Sun SETS, 4:22 j. 6:18 8:52
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
SO. b. So, SociabIe.

Warner hall was the scene of much bril-
liancy and beauty last night, upon the
occasing of the third annual sociable of the
80. B. S." association. Fully $50 per
sons were present, many of them being
Fair Haven and Plantsville were largely
represented, and the affair was decided
success. Many rich and beautiful dresses
were worn by the fair sex, which lent an
air of beauty and brilliancy to the occa-
sion. Refreshments were served by Red
cliffe during the intermission. The grand
march was led by Mr.. James d. Merwir
and Miss Estelle Gardner, followed by 12s
couples, to the music of ]. P. Stacks or
chestra The committees were: Floor
director, James d. Merwin; floor commit
tee, A. NJ Lockwood, G. T. Thomas, b
T. Ward, C. A. Jordan, II. E. Chandler
n r Atwood
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
STATE coRRRsPoNBENCR.
SouthInston.

Dec. 9.-Trumbull post, G. A. R., has
elected as principal officers: D. E. Bing-
ham, commander; ]. V. johnson, senior
vice commander; S. E. Whiting, junior
vice commander; quartermaster, c. A.
Sutliff; adiutant, c. a. Reyes.
Robert Smith, sr., is i'll.
The remains of Miss Fannie Neal ar
rived here last evening Tuesday,, and the
funeral will be held on Friday, Rev. G. z.
Nichols of North Meadwsy, Mass, con-
Quoting the service.
John Marion has taken a position with
the lumber and feed company.
Down by the Sea" will be given by
local talent this wednesday, evening al
the town hall. The entertainment will
conclude with farce called ''The Country
School"
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
Wednesday, December 10, 1890.
The Chaunlxah Rail

The grand Chaunkah ball of the Naomi
Rebecca lodge No. Is; L o. K. S. B., at
Arion hall last evening was decided sue
cess, both socially and financially. Fifty
couples participated in the grand march,
led by Mr.. and Mrs. N. Strauss Fully
$50 persons were present during the eve
ming. The committees in charge TO whom
the success of the ball is due consisned of:
Arrangement committee-Mrs. r.
Strauss, chairman; Mrs. B. Gompertz,
Mrs. 81. Isaacs, Mrs. N. Kaiser, Mrs. LEIGH
ter, Mrs. d. Mendoza, Mrs. Krsft
Floor committee-Phil. H. We'll, chair
man; Jacob Goldbaum, Louis Gompertz,
Morris Bernstein, Morris Goldbaum, Herr
man Kraft, Moses Isaacs.
Refreshment committee-Mrs. Stein,
chairman; Mrs. III. Goldbaum, Mrs Gran
lex, Mrs. D. Isaacs, Mrs. P. Goldbaum,
Mrs. Newmark.
Reception ommittee-August Well,
chairman; II. ]. Fisher, I. Besas, J.Isaacs,
B. Leichter, George Kaiser, A. Kraft, Max
Strauss, E Newmark.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
Slight Fire Last Night.

The fire department was called out about
10:45 o'clock last night by an alarm of
fire turned in from box 213. The fire was
discovered in the celler way of the
premises, 535 State street, few doors
north of Grand avenue, formerly occupied
as q saloon by Charles Strickland and
known as the "Snug." He had but re-
all his effects yesterday. The loss was
slight, and will not exceed S75. 1t is
thought that the fire was of incendiary
origin, from the fact that the building was
unoccupied ct the time of its breaking out
A false alarm was rung in at am. from
box %.
Morning journal and courier., 1890-12-10
Explosion on a steamer.

HALIFAX, N. S., Dec. 9.-The powder in
the magazine of the dominion government
steamer Newfeld exploded this afternoon
as the vessel was entering Yarmouth har-
Dor. The forecastle was wrecked and a
large hole torn in the steamers side. One
report says that four men were killed
their bodies being badly cut and bruised,
but III. w. Johnston, agent of the marine
and fisheries department states that only
one man was killed and that six men were
injured more or less seriously. The man
killed, according to official reports, is q
fireman named Mckay. The Newfield en-,
tered the harbor and placed the injured
men in the hospital on Bunker's island
How the accident occurred is mystery.
The steamer was on q regular cruise around
the western coast.