davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

on top and so on through the long route.
Then the mail carriers slung their sacks
over their shoulders and with hands full
OF newspapers filed out into the street
and disappeared from view. That letter
that came for you from Chicago yester-
day afternoon was in your office within
forty minutes after its arrival at the Post
lfhere is a floor in the Postofice sell
dom seen by casual visitors. 1t is deep
down below the surface of the street.
Here it is that the great newspaper mails
are made Up. There is little ventilation and
the place is not as sweet smelling as
health demands. But nevertheless in
this immense basement, filled from end
to end with great, towering distributing
cases and long, smooth chutes from the
floor above, work fully 500 men from
morning to night constantly hurrying,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
Saturdays sitting
Makes quick fitting.

Not long since a series of questions re-
ferring to the belief in the different SUI
perstitions (Which were named) was pub
lished, and answers requested. It was
found that nearly everybody who re.
sponded admitted q weakness in the di.
rection of one or more Of the superstitions
cited. Among those named, with others
in common vogue, were the following:
Breaking a mirror, which is believed to
be significant of a death in the immediate
family of the one who causes the disaster i;
crossing the street in front of a funeral;
making a false start from ones house to
go business and returning according to
the superstition the inin1ical character Of
this may be overcome by sitting down in
a chair in the house before starting 6ut
again; upsetting the salt Supposed to
produce a quarrel, a remedy for which is
to throw a pinch of it over the left Shout
der and if a person puts On an under
garment wrong side out it is considered
bad luck to change it until it is taken Of
for the day.-New York Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
A P,thon Dies of Cancer.
u.4o II YIoA 1upu pro tEss,,

Cancer of the stomach has carried. Of
one Of the large Indian pythons, said to
be sixty-fve years old, at the Geological
Gardens. The serpent has been at the
Gardens for five years. It has been illfor
some time, and Professor Thompson
treated it therapeutically with the en-
trails of chicken and rabbit, which are
said to have q soothing effect upon the
decaying membranes. It was necessary
to hold the snake by the neck and forca
the food down Its throat. A plaster cast
had been taken Of the serpent's head.
The python was fourteen feet in length,
and the bead three and a half inches in
Observation-Disclosures Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

AN ALGERIAN WOMAN EMBRoIDER1Ne.
The steps are small and changes of posi-
ion slight, the dancers only eirclang
'ound occasionally.
But they swing their bodies about with
IN astonishing energy and supplensss: AZ
caves futter before the gale, SO do they
vibrate to the music; they shake; they
,hiver and tremble; they extend CULVER
ng arms, wave wells, and their minds
seem lost in the abandon and frenzy of
;he dance, while the other women, look
ng on, encourage by their nigh, piercing,
thrilling cries, which add 20 the noise OF
The pipes and drums: =, ..,
The wealthy women of Algeria are
very fond of embroidering, and onr il
lustration shows how the work is done.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

10 as an expert can possibly accomplish
in a given number of minutes, they had
40 time to become curious or to wonder
what was about to be photographed. In
fact, none of them seemed to know what
was to be done until the binding fash
Of magnesium was set off for the first
picture. Then the head of one of the
departments, known technically as a
time-keeper, rushed into the room where
the light had been flashed and looked all
around. He thought an electric light
wire had burned out. This would have
been dangerous, for the interior of the
New York Postofice is a perfect net
york of electric light wires.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
The Biggest American Ship Afoat.

The new ship R~appaheunock, which
carried 800 tons of paving blocks as bal
last from Bath to Philadelphia will load
100, 900 cases of oil from the latter pert
to Japan. The Rappahannock is a great
ship, heing 3053 tons net, Or 456 tons
larger than the Frederick Billings, the
PRIDE of Rcckport. Seven hundred tons
of oak and 1900, 900 feet of Southern
pine were used in her construction, and
she is the heaviest spared ship in the
American register. Her mainmast is
SO feet long, 3s9a inches in diameter, main
topmast IS feet, and main ~topgallant II
feet. The main yard measures IS feet,
~foreyar1 95 feet, lower maintopsail 81
feenpper 70; lower main topgaliant
z feet, upper "a; main royal So feet,
and main skysail 43 feet. She will spread
about Is, 1000 yards of duck, and ought
to sail like te.-New York San.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

II is estimated that American territory
does not at this date contain over 300
eagles, large and small, and the Detroit
Free Press thinks that if these are to be
preserved a law making the killing of
one of them a State prison offense should
be passed by every State as soon as posi-
BILE. 1t seems strange that a national
emblem should not have been more care-
fully looked after.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

and never late with the completion of
their tasks. Three or four truck loads.
of newspapers wrapped for mailing were
deposited in sacks of canvas or the floor.
A dozen men clambered ever the pile,
and in an instant the sacks were opened
and thousands of pieces of mail were de-,
posted on the tables in front of the
cases. Then the incessent shower of
missiles began and the pile Of matter
dwihdled until within fifteen minutes
the table was cleared, and the distributed
mail tied up in the canvas sacks that
we're to transport it to its destination.
Il was like clockwork. The tied sacks
were then loaded upon trucks and
wheeled to the big freight elevators at
the Mail street end of the building and
lifted up to the street floor. A long row
OF wagons was in waiting outside, and
into them the sacks were bundled, and
carefully but quickly packed. The clerk
whose duty it is to check off each sack
kept a faithful memorandum of every
piece, and before the first wagon had
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19


In the opinion Of the San Francisco
CAronick, il looks very much as though
the general discomfort in China with the
young Emperor would end in his abdica-
ton or his sudden removal BY those
means in which all Oriental courts are ex-
pert. Nothing but disaster has been
known since he assumed power, and the
merchants and farmers nov ascribe the
svil days that have fallen on them to his
malignant influence. When this opinion
secomes universal among 20 superstitious
j people as the Chinese, the young ruler
Till have to 20.
NMf#TBMsAZMaR
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
oueer Scenes at a Wedding in Algeria.

A marriage celebration in Algeria Is an
interesting relic of ancient customs. The
bridegroom goes to bring the bride, and
the guests assembled outside the house
will await his coming. Soon the sound
of pines is heard coming from the summit
of some %neighboring hill, and the mar
rage procession approaches the bride,
groom's house. !
The pipers always come first in the
procession, then the bride muffied up i n
. veil, riding a mule led by her lover.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
THE U. S. MAIL.
HOW 1T is HANDLED IN THE.
LARGEST POSTOFTlCE.
Daily Scenes at the New York Of
flee a Canceling Machine
Which Handles 10000
Letters an Hour.

A visitor to the P~ostofice, through the
courtesy of Superintendent Morgan, was
permitted to take a number of 1ashlight
photographs Of the men at work in varl-
Gus departments. Superintendent Bovine
conducted the visitor through the entire
building and away down into the lower
easements where the tons Of newspaper
matter are received and sent out. AS
the clerks who work for Uncle Sam in
this great workshop have Just rs much to
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

The tailor bird makes its nest of long
leaves, which it sews together with the
fiber of a plant, first piercing the holes
in them with its beak. The bottom OF
the nest has a heavy layer of cotton.
One thousand Christian Cinnamon are
said to be connected with the Congre-
gational missions in Oregon and Cali
foEnia.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

Mt a Mexican ball when a girl trips up
10 a gentleman and smashes an egg over
his head it is an invitation to dance with
her. However, the egg is filled with
sachet powder and bits OF gilt paper.
A French miser named Durand died in
Paris, leaving a fortune of $500, 900 to
Mere Noueraud, q isherWoLlan who
sometimes cooked his food believing him
to be miserably poor,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

rome a block the superintendent of the
department FROM which its mail had
been taken knew just what it had on
board and to what train it was destined.
80 the work goes on every day in the
year. There are no bitches, no waits,
but everything has IS place, its time and
it's men to do the work, and it is always
done when it should be. 1t is the
greatest workshop in the metropolis
Neas York Sun,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
G. d. STEWART,

CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER AND BUILDER
viii contract for the erection of buildings
Of all kinds, furnishing all material IL desired.
Work done promptly and at reasonable rates.
Orders through the postofice given prompt
attention. Estimates and plans furnished.
Having special facilities for obtaining EuM
BRR AT REDUCED RATES, ! will give my
patrons the benefit Of the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
NEW SHAVING SALOON

HAVING recently built and refurnished
U throughout, my Barber Shop, / an
now prepared, with increased facilities, 70
erye the public in frst-class style in my
new quarters between Brand and MoriRr'tp's.
Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampoofdg, &c,
aoa0 In the highest style OF the art. Give
see q call. e. A BODEMULLER.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
TOWN DRoPERTY FoR SALE
= OWN = ROPERTY s OR 0ALE

A CENTRALLY 10 ated and desirable
business stand ON Main street, Opelousas,
consisting Of building suitable for residence.
and small store, being the property nsxs 30
the postofilce. This property will be sold
very cheap xur cash, or halt cash and balance
"a terms TO suit purchaser. Apply to Mrs
Edmund 6. Dupre
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
A. p. Mcneil,
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER,
OPELOUSAS, LOUIS ANA.

UPELUUSAS, LUUIS ANA.
Plans, Specifications and Estimates fnr-
nished for all manner OF buildings, on the
most reasonable teru S. Contracts taken for
all kinds of work, in brick, iron, stone and
wood. Material furnished for repairs and
construction if desired. Plantation and
country work attended to with dispatch. Al.
work first class and satisfaction guaranteed
Orders directed to F. o. Box 81 will receiv
prompt attention. ja5tf
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19
LOUISIANA
DPELoUEAs,

The number of thoroughbred colts
foaled in 1888 in this country was 2O91,
and last year the number was nearly
1000.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

An English railway company hiss set
apart . special fund from which to re-
ward acts OF bravery on the part of its
employees.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

Female InstitutA
oPRLOUsAs, ST. LANDRY PARISH, Ia

This Institution is undenominational, urae.
tical and progressive. Discipline firm mi
based on sound principles ennobling n dsa
veloping character. Honor and self respsse
promoted. Methods of training and culfssss
thorough. Toe curriculum prepares NJ
pupil for University or practical life, "a
Eihcates and Diplomas conf rred. Buildinr,
comfortable and comm odious. Patronsss
policited. For further particulars applv T.
MRS. M. M. HAYES, PRINCIPAL.
Or Rev. F. w. LEWIS: First Assistant.
Feb !2.te
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-19

0AOAO IN Aa
Every description OF brick work dons q
short notice, and at most moderahs pI0A
Construction OF chimneys, tombs, etc, -
white washing q speciality. IA.
Residence ON North street, near Z" ~
lein's grocery, Opslousas.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
PLENTY OF READING.
TAKE YOUR CHOICE.
A SPLENDID OFER

In order to give our subscribers an
opportunity to obtain the best Of pa
pers, at very low rates, we have
made arrangements to club the In
DEPENDENT with the following three
great weekly papers at cash rates
herewith named. Your politics can
be suited to your taste. We will send
you for cash, either the INDEPENDENT
and ~ Y. Weekly Tribune, ". Y.
World, (weekly), or the weekly
Philadelphia Press, for $3.50, or win
supply all four papers for one year
for the very low sum of $500. No
better chance was ever offered for
so much good reading. Call on or
address Editor INDEPENDENT.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

Mr.. L. NJ. Bender has been quite
i'll for several days past.
Mr.. j. F. Reed is lying very i'll at
his fathers residence in this city.
Fresh Garden Seeds. For sale at
A. M. Gilbert's Drug Store.
Mrs. H. A. Riddle, of Chambers
burg, Pa, lis stopping With friends in
this place.
Mr.. John H. Philips, resident of
Holton, Morgan Co., visited our
city last Monday.
Miss Loretta Widmyer. of Han
cock, Nd, is the guest of the Misses
Aler, on East Martin street.
Mr.. B. F. Pitzer, of Baltimore
paid flying visit to his parents in
this city last week.
Fine line of Perfumery and Toilet
articles at A. NJ. Gilbert's.
Miss Julia Spur, of Winchester,
Va, who has been visiting friends
and relatives in this city, returned
home on Tuesday last.
WE are glad to hear that Mr..
Charles Pitzer, who has been very
low for some time past, is rapidly
improving.
Mr.. d. II. STICKY, a resident of
Montana, will pay visit to his
friends and relatives in this city
sometime during the month.
SENATOR G. j. Faulkner was home
last week and assisted Mr.. j. Nelson
Wisner on the side of the defendant
in the case of West vs.. Corporation
of Martinsburg.
MEssRs. James A. Hurst and Chas
w. Brown have purchased the house
and lot belonging to Mr.. A. G. Draw
baugh, situated near Shenandoah
Junction. The amount paid was
Sl,625.
JUDGE j. T. Hoke Of the Sd. Judi
cial Circuit came to Martinsburg or
Wednesday to attend the funeral Of
his relative Mrs. Jonathan Thatcher
The judge returned to his circuit by
Thursday evenings train.
THE international Bible studies
for next Sabbath are from Luke III
1922. Title, The ministry of John
Golden text Repent ye; for the
kingdom OF heaven is at hand
! Matthew III: 2.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

REMANT DAYS at Emmert & Fiery's,
Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. 10
& 20.-As has been our custom for
the past ten years after our invento-
ry we select two days in February
to run off all our remnants. We have
selected this year Wednesday and
Thursday Feb. 10th & Goth on which
days we will have measured and
marked all the remnants we have in
every class of goods, we carry and as
we sold more goods last year than
we have any year since we have been
in business, we will have q large
stock of remnants than ever before to
close out. These remnants must be
closed out in two days. SO don't
fail to call early and get the best
selection. EMMERT & FIERY.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

AT the Baptist Church Sunday,
ii a. m. Text, John 3:5. Except a
man be born of water and the Spirit
he cannot enter into the kingdom of
God" Subject, The Neao life. l.
The necessity-"Ye must be born
anew. 2. The agent-"Born Of the
Spirit. 3. The Nature ofthe new Life.
u p. m. Text, Luke 11:36. Subject
The swept and garnished House.
The Human Soul out of which the
unclean spirit has gone and returned.
First State and Last State.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

THE cloak season is drawing rapid
ly to a close and we are determined
not to carry over any coats. If you
want to buy wrap or child's cloak
we'll guarantee to make the prices
all right. Cost is no consideration
to us when we are determine to sell.
Remember these are this seasons
wraps, they must go to make room
for other goods, what we say we
mean. If you want coat now is
your time to buy it at Emmert &
Fiery's.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
UNITED BRETHREN CONFERENCE

The annual meeting of Pennsylvania
Conference of the United Brethren
Church, comprising the Chambers
burg and Baltimore districts, will
commence in the First United Breth-
rem Church, of Chambersburg, on
Wednesday, February 26, and con-
tinue in session one week. Seventy
ministers and fifty lay delegates will
be in attendance. Bishop J. Wea-
yer, ofDayton, o., the senior bishop,
will preside, and the officials of the
church from Dayton will be in atten-
dance.-Hdgerstolon Ne,cs.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
Last Grand Chance

For immense bargains at the Trus.
tees Sale of Dry Goods, in Myers
building, next door to T. D. Staley.
1000 yards Dress Goods at &C., worth
10 and Csc, half and quarter cost,
makes goods tremendously cheap.
500 yards Dress Trimmings at
loo. per yard, worth 40 to SOC.
Children's Vests 3 for csc.
Entire stock must 60 between now
and Feb. 81. Last week of bargains.
Come quickly.
j. NELSON WIsNER, Trustee.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

AN OLD CoUPLE.-Mr. w. j. Ro-
hey, in the employ of Mr.. John Kel-
ley, of this city, has just returned
from Warrenton, N. c., where he
has been visiting his grandfather, j.
III. Gillaland, who is liz years ofage,
and his wife lie. Both of the old
people are well and hearty, and bid
fair to live a number Of years yet
Lynchburg Aduunce.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
DEAD LErTERs.-The following

DEAD LETTERs.-The following is
a list of letters remaining in the Post
office at Martinsburg, Feb. 9Th, and
will be sent to the Dead Letter OF
flee Feb. %, if not called for. When
calling say advertised.
VIM. Bentz, Sol Fox 2, Mollie
eileen, May Glenn, Bebecca Mason,
j. S. Martin, Elipholet p. Olmsteed,
Chas. III. Pitzer, B. l.. Richards,
Sakes & Mehr, Bessie Sutherland,
Mamie Wolf. w. 3. Colston. P. M.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
The Great Nellie bly,.

Nellie Bly's wonderful story in the
Family Story Paper is the talk of the
day. In towns where there are no news
dealers the Family Story Paper will be
sent to any address four months for ONE
DOLLAR. containing Nellie Bly's Great
Story. Address
MUNRo's PUBLISHING House,
"a and 26 Vandewater St.,
New York, N. Y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

How Uncle Sam makes his paper
money will be described and explain
ed by Franklin p. Smith in an illus
trated Supplement on The Bureau
of Engraving and Printing" which
will appear in the number of Har-
per's Weekly to be published Febru-
ary 18th.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
LOCAL NEWS.
SATURDAY, FEB. Is, 1890.
Boobies BABY.


In order to get the wild oats out
of a boy he must be thrashed.
A fine line of full Dress Vests now
displayed by Thompson & Tabler.
THE latest novelties in silk vests
are carried by Thompson & Tabler.
THE man who married a church
choir singer says they met by chants.
"IN THE RANKS"
LADIES, Mems and Children's
Gloves, in all styles and prices, at
Emmert & Fiery's
All the hobby spring styles in
Pants, can be seen at Thompson &
Tabler's.
Blankets and Comforts for less
than cost at II. G. BERRY's stock tax
ing clearance sale.
SPEAKING about the "pulls" which
politicians have, what's the matter
with the pulls the dentists have!
Have you seen the Evening Sun
HAITI" Thompson & Tabler have it
in stock for 50.
A sick man is considered out of
danger when his doctor has been
discharged.
AT this particular season ladies
and young girls should wear thick
soled boots and shoes.
Boobies BABY.
Spring Hats is now opened up at
Thompson & Tabler's.
THEY MUST Go.-Our Cloaks of
all kinds 10 per cent. less than cost.
Now is your chance, at FL. G. Berry's.
THERE is nothing that will in some
cases induce temporary blindness
quicker than sight draft.
DON'T tail to attend the remnant
sales at Emmert & Fiery, Wednes-
day & Thursday, Feb. Is & 20.
SOMETIMES the Office seeks the
man, but generally the man knows
when the office is ON his track.
Mems fine white shirts to be sold
at 45c. for one week, at FL. G. Berry's
clearance sale, Feb. 18th, for one
week only.
THERE is deaf and dumb man in
Kansas seven feet tall. This is what
we might call long silence.
Thompson & Tabler know how to
buy spring Neckwear. Their win
dow is one mass of handsome ties of
all the latest shades and shapes,
"IN THE RANKS"
AN exchange refers to the infant
raisin industry of California. That
must be a great State for orphan
asylums.
Nice yard wide Henrietta Cloth in
blk. and colors only 20cts. for one
week at II. G. BERRY's clearance sale
commencing Feb. IT.
ACTIONS speak louder than words,
and that was the reason for the in
PRODUCTION of the deaf and dumb
alphabet.
REMANT DAYS at Emmert & Fiery's
Feb. 10 & 90. The remnants must be
closed out in two days if they only
bring half what they cost.
Mr.. J. W. r. Fisher has obtained
the contract for putting the roof on
the new building Of the Electric
Light Company.
100 Ladies' Ribbed Vests to be
sold at Soc, or for Soc, at H. G.
Berry's clearance and remnant sale,
commencing Monday, Feb. II.
A SIX WEEKS SALE
In Muslins, Sheetings, Table Dam
asks, in fact our whole stock to go.
Don't fail to come.
G.. p. HERRING.
Col. Geo. r. Porterfeld of Charles
town, was in town last week, visit
ing friends.
Messrs. S. g. Smith and Geo. w.
Allen, of Berkeley Springs, were in
town last week.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

Another Years Business Is
Over.

We havo tried faithfully 90 serve our
customers. We challenge the public, that
IL at any time we have misrepresented
goods in order 70 make a sale. let them
come forward. and Ii we have done wrong,
we will make it right. Such dealing should
be appreciated, and we beg all parties to
come and see our goods aud get our prices.
BURkHARr q co.
Jan. IL. 90. Public Square.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

FRANK DOLL & Co., make special
ty of Ladies and Gentlemens' fine
dress shoes, from the most reliable
makers. Guaranteed to be as repre-
scented or entire satisfaction made.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

MEMS and Boys Calf, Kip and
Coarse Boots, very large and COM
plete stock viii be found at Frank
Doll & Co.'S, cheap Shoe & Hat
store. Examine them before buying.
Queen st.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

WASH day need no longer be re-
garded as a day of drudgery The
United States Washing Machine has
over come this difficulty. " lshing
can now be done easily and quickly
by any member Of the family. You
are invited 10 examine the machine
at
AZ 1oA
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
STEAM COOKING.

Steam Cooke, on exhibition at the store OF
G.. l.. Hensel? II not, 20 and see 1t. best
thing out. For sale ia Berkeley and Jetfer-
son counties by j. w. SNYDER.
o26-2m
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15

PRoF. LoIsETTE'S Memory System
is creating greater interest than
ever in all parts of the country, and
persons wishing to improve their
memory should send for his prospec-
tus free as advertised in another col
umn. ill.3t.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1890-02-15
Baltimore Markets.
AT CALVERTON YARDS.

BEEF CATTLE Prices of Beef Cattle this
week ranged as follows: Best Beeves at 90
"a $4 % those generally rated first quality
375 a. 81 90, medium or good fair quality
3 90 a. So rs, and ordinary thin Steers, Ok.
en- and Cows 2 90 "a 50 rs per 100 lbs.
SHEEP AND LAMBS. We quote butchers
Sheep at "a AZ cents for common to good,
cents for extra and Lambs at 4@52 cen IS
per ID gross, with few extra at Z cents.