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The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
Raising Kids,

The raising of kids for their skins
is leading industry among the French
mountaineers, who obtain no small
part of their subsistence from this
source. Softness, delicacy OF texture
and freedom from blemish are princf-
pal factors in the v lue of id-skins, and
to secure these essentials great pains
!. are taken.
AS soon as the young animal begins to
eat grass the value of its skin declines,
for with grass diet its skin immedi-
ately begins to grow coarser aud hard
or In texture, and its chief merit
vanlshes. 1t is. therefore, kept closely
penned, not only to prevent it from
eating grass, but also to secure its skin
from accidental injury from scratches
or bruises, which impair its value.
When the kids have reached a Ger
tain age, at which time the skins are
In the best condition for the use of the
glover, they are killed. and the hides
are sold to travelling hawkers, through
whom they reach the great centers of
the tanning industry at Annonay,
Milan, Paris and Grenoble.
The superior quality of these kid
skins, due somewhat to climatic causes,
Is what has given France the su.
premacy in the manufacture of the
finest grades of real kid gloves.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
ORIGIN OF THE DIAMOND.

Many Theories, but None That
Throw Any Certainty on the Sub
ject.
The origin of the diamond has been
a fruitful topic for speculation among
scientists; hence many contradictory
theories have been advanced and
argued with so me show of reason; but,
after all that has been said and written
on the subject, we are still left pretty
much in the dark. Some of the theories
are very ingenious and interesting,
though the amount of truth they en-
body remains to be proved. It has
been suggested that the vapors of car
bon during the coal period may have
been condensed and crystalized into
the diamond; and again. the itacolum-
tie, generally regarded as the matrix,
was saturated with petroleum, which,
collecting in nodules, formed the gem
by gradual capitalization.
Newton believed it to have been a
coagulated unctuous substance of vege-
table origin, and was sustained in the
theory by many eminent philosophers,
including Sir D. Brewster. who be-
lieved the diamond was once a mass of
gum, derived from certain species of
wood, and that it subsequently assumed
crystalline form. Dana and others
advanced the opinion that it may have
been produced by the slow decomposi-
ton of vegetable material, and even
from animal matter. Burton says it is
younger than gold, and suggests the
possibility thatit may still be in process
of formation, with capacity of growth.
Specimens of the diamond have been
found to inclose particles of gold, an
evidence, he thinks, that it's formation
was more recent than that of the
precious metal.
The theory that the diamond was
formed Immediately from carbon by
the action of heat is opposed by
another, maintaining that it could not
have been produced in this way. Other
wise it would have been consumed.
But the advocates of this were not quite
on their guard against surprise, for
some quick-witted opponent has found
by experiments that the diamond i'll
stand great heat without combustion.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
WHENCE WEEDS COME.

Facts About Them Which Have
Recently Been Found Out in En-
gland.
the Farmers Gazette of London re-
Gently made some practical remarks
about weeds and whence they come.
It is probable, according to this arti-
Gle, that the six most obnoxious weeds
found on arabic soil are the dock, this
tie, nettie, charlock, the poppy, and
bind weed A weed is defined as any
plant out of place. Cultivated grasses
are frequently found growing in arabic
fields, and there they are distinctly
weeds, inasmuch as they are fed upon
the food which the cultivated crop re-
quires and occupy the space which it
should occupy.
In answer to the question whence
weeds come there are (writes a CORE
spondent of the Manchester Guardian)
''eight replies given, to one or two Of
which I may refer. It is remarked
that the seeds of weeds are often pres
ent among the seeds which are sown,
and that especially is this the case in
grass seeds. To guard against this
the farmer should 60 to seedsmen who
are known to have taken great precau-
tions in the cleaning of their seeds.
Further, it is remarked that many
seeds are introduced with manure
which is distributed upon the land.
The wind is responsible for carrying
the seeds of weeds both into our gar
dens aud fields, and this is the one
reason why farmers should not only
keep their fields but their hedgerows
also clean. The hedgerows are the cause
of great deal of mischief, as we'll as
the strips of land on either side of the
high road. which nobody owns and
which few attempt to clean.
'If the farm is to be kept free from
weeds, the hedges, the bitches, and the
roadsides must be kept clean also.
Among other methods of distributing
seed, it is suggested that running sur
face waters and streams carry them
from field to field, that seeds are drop
ped by birds and are found in their
manure, while others are carried in
the mud on their feet Again, some
seeds cling to domestic animals and
even to the clothing of the men. It is
remarked that after the invasion of
France by the Germans weeds which
had been carried by the German army
appeared in some places where they
had been practically unknown before. "
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
Well, What Of I'll

Neither Queen Victoria nor the
Princess of Wales ever carries money
about with her; and they are frequently
subject to awkward, and sometimes
amusing, contretenNpts in consequence.
On one occasion Mast summer the
Princess of Wales, when seeking adj
mission to public Entertainment in
London. found herself lin the predica-
ment of not possessing the two shil-
lings required for the payment OF the
entrance fee.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
Iron Houses.

Iron is rapidly increasing in its use
for houses. You can buy complete
iron house at the manufacturer and
have it set up anywhere in pieces. A
large number of iron villas have been
sent from England to the Riviera and
put up there upon plots of land pur-
chased or leased, with the provision
that when the lease expires the house
can be taken away. A comfortable
house can readily be built in a month.
The price of room measuring 20 by 13
feet is about $3.50.
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
A Good Suggestion.

Come, the idea is good one. Let's
make canal of the Kansas river.
Send our grain in barges to New Or
leans and make some money. The
west is too great to be forever at the
mercy of the manufacturers of the east
What say you, Kansas?
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
Our Sweet Girls.

DIR. Amelia B. Edwards, in answer
to the question what interests her most
in this country, replied: 1.-The Ameri-
can girl. What future of free and
harmonious development opens before
the COMING generation of American
women. You ought to produce here
the noblesA specimens of womanhood
this world Mas yet seem"
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10
A HALLELUJAH CHORUS.
How 1t Brought Bashful Lover to
the Point.


the Point.
This courtship long drawn out,
said a presbyterian clergyman, ire
minds me of Rachael Dewy, g irl who
lived at my boyhood home in New
England. At five years of age she
sang at fair given by the ladies for
the benefit of soldiers, for it was in
war time. A man named Abrams had
died in the hospital of the army at
Frankfort, KY, and his son, ten We ars
old, visited the fair and was petted by
the women, as we'll as by Rachael AS
they grew up Abrams came into pos
session of some good property, but
Rachael was left by her parents with
only small fortune. Abrams looked
after her business, futtering around
after her wherever she went, kept
himself in an agony lest she should
marry some OF the many young fell
lows who admired and courted her,
but could never dare to secure her
against loss by proposing marriage
himself. She sold her property finally
and moved to Chicago, and accounts
from the old home in the East say that
both the young peoples hearts were
nearly broken by the separation. That
was in 1880. Four years later Alb rams
closed out all of his interests East, and
coming to Chicago met Rachael again,
handsomer than ever, although little
past thirty, and still fancy free. He
became more marked in his attentions,
escorting her to church and concerts,
but avoiding the subject of marriage.
Rachael, who is a close friend of my
wife, confided all these things to her,
and more than two years ago she must
have been advised. for things came to
crisis Christmas, 1887, when Abrams
and Rachael were married at my
church. The truth was that one
night when they were going home
from the Central Music Hall, where
they had been listening to the orato-
rio of 1.-The Messiah" Abrams asked
her how she enjoyed the evening.
every we'll indeed replied
Rachael; such marvellous perfect
music.
- Such good quartet, said Abrams.
"'And such rare company said
Rachael.
:" Abrams lodged. He wondered if
she meant her company or the company
in general.
g Oh said he, uneasily, the co M
panies one sees there are always good
"I was very near heaven said
Rachael, fervently, and she may have
nestled still a little nearer. but no one
can tell about that
"'Yes, very good music said
Abrams. growing desperate and i'm
beetle.
&c One could almost wish to stay
there forever
oh, you'll be glad you came
away" said the long-suffering man
wildly, and quite unmindful of where
he was.drifting.
Will I? Why?' queried his COM
panion.
Because I-because-oh Rachael.
if you will only marry me life will be
one long "Hallelujah Churus' for me,
and I will be to you the best and
truest OF husbands 1t was all over.
1t took him fifteen years 20 ask her, but
he did it very nicely when the time
came. And since their marriage they
have lived together in all peace and
happiness, and her skill, no doubt, has
led to lifelong iov."
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10


very much as if had been fooled
there came toward me from the dining
room an individual tall and spare,
with slouched hat, white cravat
huge piece of game pie in his hand
and this person had red hair! And
dark eyes!
Watched him closely. There was
certain logged, skulking look about
him; he would not meet my eyes, and
walked off to the extreme end of the
platform by himself and remained there
muncing his pie until the last bell
rang, and then he hurried on board
with the air of one who felt that a
great deal depended on his getting a
seat.
I was convinced that he was my
man, though he was not altogether
like the photograph. Still, faces and
photographs differ a great deal, since
10 the picture there is little expression
or no expression: and do not the char
acteristics of face depend more on
color and expression than mere out.
line of feature?
He entered carriage No. III. and at
q hint the guard put me in the same
van. There were three persons al
ready there besides my pie-eatine
friend and myself. An elderly gentle
man, who was reading the Times
wrong side up and nodding blandly
over Its fascinating columns; pair Of
rural lovers, Longing on each others
The great West. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1889-18??, 1890-01-10

we approached the terminus. She was
going to her sister, who lived two or
three miles inland from Liverpool, so
she had to leave me before my journey
was ended.
The train only halted for moment,
but managed to press a warm kiss
on her lips and to beg her to give me
her address that might call on her.
She smiled archly up in to my face. q
Il will drop you a line within a
week, Mr.. Day ton," she said sweetly.
''Let me see-your first name is -"
"Alphonse. No. 341 T - street,
Liverpool, for the next ten days.
Good bye, darling!" and kissed her
again, and saw the door close behind
her with dull feeling of pain inside
the left section of my waistcoat.
But resolutely put my pretty un-
known out Of my mind and devoted
myself to looking sharp at Jorlette,
who had evidently fallen asleep. Talk
about the une asiness of a guilty con-
science, indeed!
At Liverpool Mr. Cathcart stepped
into the car before any one had left it.
He swept his eye over the occupants
and look of blank dismay settled on
his face.
"Tnunderation!" cried he; sis it
possible you have let him skipp''
He is there" said ], triumphantly,
pointing to my red-headed fellow-pas-
senger.
"Thatr' said Cathcart, in q tone Of
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
Edw. p. Goodwin.
Opelousas Courier.

Our community was shocked on Wed
nesday afternoon to learn that Mr.. E.
P. Goodwin, editor of The st. Landry
Democrat, had died in New Orleans q
few hours before. He had gone to
New Orleans on Saturday for medical
treatment and on the following day the
surgeons at the Charity Hospital re-
lieved him of large quantity of pus
from the abscess which had troubled
him for several months, and strong
hopes were then entertained that be
would recover. But the operation had
been deferred too long; he was too
weak to withstand the shock, and three
days afte, ward he died. He was buried
10 the National Cemetery at Chalmette,
neal New Orleans.
Mr.. Goodwin was a native of New.
bury Mass, and served in the late
war as sergeant of Co. F. Third Massa-
cIlusetts Cavalry. After the war he To-
Gated at Lafayette, and about 1871
took up his residence in this parish.
He was postmaster at Washington from
1872 to 1876. and was at one time edi
tor of the Washington Argus. He was
an active member of the Louisiana
Press Association and for the past lS
months Ind been the editor of the
St. Landry Democrat He had eonsid
erable aptitude for newspaper work,
and the Democrat under his manage
ment had considerably improved,
aud while retaining it's hold upon its
former patrons had secured many new
ones.
Of a kind nature aud sunny, gener-
Gus temperament, he was universally
liked in our community by old and
young, white and black, ex-Confeder-
ates and ex- F-derals. and his sad TAX
ing off has sent a pang of regret to
many hearts in 0pelousas and st. Lam
dry. Peace to bis ashes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
Newspaper Laws and Regulations.

.1-Subscribers who do not give express no.
ftce to the contrary ara considered as wishing
to continue their subscriptions
2-H subscribers order the liseontinuance Of
their periodicals. the publisher may continue
TO send them until all arrearages are paid.
3-f subscribers neglect or r~frse to take
their PEI i1dieals from the Office to which they
are directed, they are held responsible until
they have settled the bills and ordered them
discontinued
4-H subscribers move to another place with
out Informing the publishers, and the papers
are sent TO the former direction, they are held
responsible. --S
5-The courts have decided that .srefusing to
take the periodicals from the office or removing
and leaving them uncalled for ia prima facit
evidence of intentional fraud
6--Any person who receives newsnaper and
makes use OF IL. whether he has ordered it or
not, he 10 held In law to he o subscriber.
Tiff subscribers pay in advance they are
bound to give notice to the publisher at the
end OF their time II they do not wish to con-
tinue taking il; otherwise the publisher is a,l-
thorized to continue sending 1t, and the sub
scriber will be responsible until an express no
tice, with payment of NIL arrears, are sent to
the publisher,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
prof. Sohn Evans Commencement.

Quite a namber of the good people
of Bayou Ci,ieot, Huffpower, Bayou
Clear and Barbreck assembled by invi-
tation at the residence of Prof. Evans,
situated about four miles to the east
ward Of the little town of Bayou Chi
cot, on Friday last, 18th inst, to take
part in the exercises Of bis school. The
Professor teaches a private school and
we are pleased to say, has been tolera-
bly we'll patronized. We hear from re-
liable authority that his acllool num-
bered absnt 40, or more, boys and girls.
The examination was entirely satisfac-
tory to his patrons. Three of his schol-
ars obtained and were awarded certif-
Gates of graduation, and about ~ others
were given certificates of merit in con-
duct and advancement in their studies.
The exercises were pleasing and satis-
factory to the patrons. Judge z. North
sCullom, having been requested to do
no. delivered a fitting address to the
scholars and to all persons present.
The professor had anticipated the
wants of bis numerous friends, who
partook OF an all sufficient dinner
served under the giant old oaks stand
ing in the yard. He teaches good
school, and is by DO means aupci fetal.
His pupils are required to master what
they are given to study, and when gone
through be advances them. Such schools
are credit to the teachers and asbiess-
ing to the patrons and pupils. Wesshall
live III expectation of future encourag-
ing news from him.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
Monday, June 30lh, 1890,
the following described property to-wit:
Tin ,iIrht


/. The right, title and interest of the co,r,
munity estate OF i hn Johnson deceased. aud
Jullt IhonIits his Surviving widow in and tn
sided which was sold by deceased to F. CnuIeaI,
with the right Of redemption containing about
sixty superficial arpents Vi Isnd, more or less
bounded north ~ land OF VG.erien = Funte,1ot
south by tract below described ca hy raiIrnaS
2r pnolic school land and west by pierrr, f.
Vidrine -"
2. tract o. fifteen superficial arpents with
fencing on it, BOUNDED north by the above des
crlbed pantatisn. east !}y railroad or public
school land, sou h by Jean Pierre Vidrina aud
west by Pierre Z. Eidrine.
). One lot OF movable prcnerty and Q ffacts
Terms and conditions The real estate To hs
soid Tor ohe-thl q cash OH the day of sale The
other TWO thirds To be paid i'll three equal an
huai Histailments from the day of Sale the
crettlt portions to bear eight per cent per AN
mum interest from their Respective inatnr,tian
the iaHd TO remalu specially mort gagged in fa,
same. - vi inc
The horned cattle and horse creatures IN ba
soia Iof one half eash on the day OF sale and
the ether half TO be paid in two eu,laI annnai
lnstailments from the day of sale, with eiSht
per cent per annum interest from matnritv
thefeoI TILL paid. The remaining uropprfv fo
pc sola ZOE cash on the day of sale purehssers
furnishing good and solvent security to tina
satisfaction OF vendor, and in case of uon-pav
ment OF any lnstallmeRt at tile maturity of tie
same, ten per Cent additional interest shall has
added as Attorneys fees in case of suit to esss
force the same. " oA
JULIA THOMAS,
s = suhe '-ot. Natural Tutrix.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
Rail Road Lands.

In the Picayune of 2lst appears tht
following reference by their special il
Washington, to the bill introduced ir
the Senate by Mr.. Gibson, to confirm tt
| the settlers the lands on which they
have settled (witllin the Indemnity
Limits, by virtue of the order of Res
toration and Invitation, issued by the
secretary of the Interior and published
as an advertisement at the expense of,
and by the authority Of the United
States, in the Picayune, in October and
November, 1887:
WASHINGTON, June 20.-[Specia.l -
Senator Gibson has introduced in the
senate, by request, a bill to confirm the
titles Of settlers on lands within the
indemnity limits of the New Orleans,
Baton Rouge and Vicksburg Railroad
Company, to which the Aew Orleans
Pacific Railway Company succeeded.
The claim to these lands on the part If
settlers is based on the fact that in 1887
the secretary of the interior advised The
general land Office TO notify tho local
officers that the odd numbered sections
in the railroad grant. which were un-
lawfully selected in 1883 by the COM
pany, had been restored to settlement
entry, and that under this notice invi-
tation was given to make settlements.
The Picayune then proceeding says:
1t is the opinion of the department
that any lands within the indemnity
limits of the railroad grant, which have
been selected by the company, and were
vacant and unappropriated at the dates
of the definite legation, and selections.
were Included within the confirmation
by the act OF 1887. and that no legisla-
ti0n can benefit the person who settled
thereon subsequent to the selection.
The bill introduced by Senator Gibson
is intended to determine the rights of
the numerous settlers ol the lands.
The issues of the Piccyaae from Octo-
Der 18th to November-1Ss7, contain
ed the notice by the Register and Re-
ceiver lby order of the Secretary of the
Interior) this notice called attention to
the fact that the selections had been
decided to be illegal and cancelled, and
thus published constituted an installa-
tion to qualified settlers to go on those
lands. Will the Picayane in justice to
the settlers publish copy OF this
notice
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
CzNHETKEEsEs CATEHOiIOsE
Gaes ODeROusas.

Les Marguiliiers de i'Egise Cathnllque des
opclnusas So reuniront dams le Cimetiere IL
DIMANCHE mmTin, I3 Juliet, a II heures
dams lie but de designer les Tombes dlapidees
a faire reparer on a faire enlever Les per-
>"nnes qui sont ipi6ressers dams de teIles
F"mbes sont invilees Sc rerdre au Clinetiere
fheure cideSsus indiuuee aiu. de s'entendre
avrc les Margulliers ce suat.
Les Marguiliiers soilicitent instamment Pas
siSiance, la cu-operation ct les bons offices de
tnntes les personnes inieress6es en- cette ma.
tiere.
Par ordre du Bureau DIES Marguilliers.
Opeluusas. II JUN $780,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28
DIED.

MRS. BETTE G. GILMORE, reiict of John u.
Rochester, at her residence in New Orleans, on
the corner of Broadway and Hampson streets,
June 18th, A. d. 1890. MRS. ROCHESTER was
born on the 18th of December, A. D. 1928, in
Lincoln county, KY; was educated at Danyile,
KY, and was married to John Underwood Ro-
chester, also native OF Kentucky, on the 5th
or October, A. d. 1S43. Five children were
born of the marriage, only three of whom sur
vlve. MIR. Rochester, one of natures noble
men, moved 20 New Orleans in the fall of 1862
or the early part of 1870. He died about ten
years thereafter. The son, Frank o., became
employed in the clothing store of Messrs.
Sproule & McCOwn at an early age, remained
there continuously and by attention to business
has become the chief clerk and business man
of the house-Mr. McCOwn having become the
sole proprietor. The two daughters remained
with their mother to aid and comfort her
MRS. ROCHESTER possessed striking charac-
ferlstlcs. Though of feeble health for many
years, she was indefatigable in the prosecution
of all she undertook. Or agreeable manners
she exhibited under al circumstances marked
Independent in all things, she
nevertheless manifested the courage of convic-
ton with wOmanly m0desty. Her judgment
waa remarkably accurate and secured sue cess
in her business pursuits. She was member in
good standing Of The Episcopal church. In her
protracted and painful illness she was sur
rounded by many sympathetic friends. She
was the last member of her mothers family,
except her sister, Mrs. E. North Cullom
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-06-28

WHEREAs, a petition has been addressed
w to me by citizens, and inhabitants, and
legal voters of Township six (6) south. Range
two t2) east, in and for the parish of St. Ian
dry, asking that the sixteenth Q6th) section
School lands) of said Township and Range be
sold according to law.
Now, therefore, notice is hereby given to all
the citizens and legal voters residing in said
Township that an election will bc held on Sat
jamn A. Guidry, Justice of the Peace, at his
office, at Mallet, In said Township. for the pur.
pose Of taking the sense of the inhabitants of
sid Township as to whether the said sixteenth
section above referred to shall be Sold or not,
in pursuance with tho laws providing therefor
The polls shall be open from O'clock, a. NJ,
until o'clock, p. m.
J. j. THOMPSON,
junel46t Parish Treasurer of St. Landry,