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St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06
The Roll of Cloth.

The island of Madagascar, one of the
largest in the world, is 8 % miles long and
$50 miles broad, being considerably more
than double the size of New York State.
It contains nearly 1900. 600 of people.
A few years ago very wicked queen
sat on the throne, and those who loved
the Bible were prosecuted, and many of
them killed by the spear or thrown from
high rock and dashed in pieces, and their
bodies eaten by the wild dogs. This perse
cution lasted seventeen years.
Still the Christians clung to the Bible,
and used to No Get at night on Mountains
and in caves and woods to read It's precious
truths but copies of the Scriptures were
scarce in those days, and consequently
highly priced.
One Night two men came to Mr.. Ellis,
the missionary, and told him that they had
walked q hundred miles to visit him.
Have you the Billet asked Mr.. Ellis.
"We have seen it and heard it read, ons
man said but we have only some of the
words of David, and they do not belong to
US; they belong t, the while family"
"Have you the words of David with you
now?" asked Mr.. Ellis. They looked at
each other and would not answer; they
were afraid. Mr. Ellis spoke kindly to
them. Then one of the men put his hani
into his bosom aud took out what seemed
to be only roll of cloth, and, behold,
there were few old, torn dingy leaves of
the Psalms, viii h had been read, passed
around, lent, and re-resd until they were
almost worn out. Tears came to Mr..
Ellis eyes when he saw them. "Have you
ever seen the words Of Jesus, or John, or
Paul, or Peterf" asked the missionary
eyes," they said; 1--WE have seen and
heard them, but we never owned them"
Mr. Ellis then went and brought out q
Testament, with the book of Psalms bound
no with it, and showed it to them. "Now,"
said he, il you will give me your few
words of David will give you all his
WORDS, and all the words of Jesus, and
John, and Paul, and Peter besides"
The men were amazed and delighted,
but they wanted to see il the words of
David were the same in Mr.. Ellis book,
and when they found they were, and
thousands more of the same sort, their Joy
knew no bounds. They willingly gave up
their poor battered leaves, seized the vol
ume, babe the missionary goodbye, and
started off on their long journey home re-
joicing like those who had found q great
spoil.
At the coronation of the present queen,
the Rev w. e Cousins, missionary, who
was present, tells us that ON broad plat
form, raised for the occasion, the queen
directed small table to be placed by the
seat which she occupied in the center of
her court. aud ON this table was placed the
handsome Bible presented to her prede-
cessor by the British and Foreign Bible
Society. On the canopy raised over the
royal seat, on the west side, were inscribed
the words, "Glory be unto God" On the
north side, "Peace on earth" On the south
side, "Good will among men" Aud ON the
east side, .God shall be with us. Thu
D0uaDrina.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

Tobacco smoke quickly contaminstes
delicate fruit of all kinds few whitfs
blown upon box of raspberries will en-
tirely destroy the delicate flavor OF the
fruit, and renders it unpalatable. The
same in degree may be said OF straw
berries.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

Mr.. Goodheart-Regarding those kittens.
my dear, the president f our society says
the most humane way to drown kittens is
to put them in an ordinary earthen flower
pot and then suddenly turn the flower pot
upside down in pail of lukewarm water. !"
Mrs. Goodheart Why, yes, that Is good
idea. isn't 1t, because you know there Is a
hole In the bottom of the flower pot for the
poor little things to breathe through. -
Men York Weekly.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

II the records are to be believed long
life Is one of the blessings OF Russia: IN
one year the deaths were reported OF 900
nsrsons between 100 and 1O5 years ola
lao between 115 and 100 years old ana 0
bstveen $50 and 156.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

A piece of ice brought to ones room,
early on warm evening, in pitcher Of
water, will not melt for hours If O sheet
OF newspaper Is tightly tied around the
pitcher, excluding the air.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

An announcement comes from the othef
s;da of the Atlantic that hoop skirts VII,
come into fashion by and by again. oooo
Lord, deliver US
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

At a large meeting held in Chicago
July 30. resolutions condemmiDg the
opening of the Fair on Sunday were passed
unanimously by q rising vote.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

Iprescribed Smiths Tonic Syrup in my
practice, having found it to be as recon-
mended-a cure for chills and fever. "a.
Brovns, II, D.. Concord. Ter,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

Something that speaks louder than
woros--A 60csns tip 70 the waiter.
ten Gazette.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

Probably most men, and certainly most
young men, feel that they are good fellows
wronged that the world has not treated
them exactly right; that they are harassed
and impeded by the disadvantages Of their
environment that their immediate circle
does not appreciate them at their full
value. But women. because they are more
sensitive and have more leisure to think
of the snubs and sights that are the trag-
edies Of everyday life, entertain this feel
ing far more acutely. That is why the
oppressed heroine, the homely heroine, the
poor and humble heroine, are such FREE
quent and familiar and favorite characters
in young woman's literature. Probably
the authors of these interesting characters
took to literature because at some time of
their career they had been, thrown back
upon themselves. They began to write
when circumstances made them feel
isolated from the rest of the world,
and in a spirit of morbid concentration
upon their own thoughts. = Illustrated
American.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

Iowa State Register: Surprising man
can get glass; of whisky In Des Moines,
ii he works like burglar to get 1t, what
of it, For every man who knows where
to get 1t, there are 5000 young men who
don't know. For every man who sneaks
like thief through some blind alley or in
to some barn to get drink, there are 5,
600 who walk the streets like honest men,
and are never tempted by the sight of an
open saloon. For every man who drops
dime or dollar in the hole-in the.wail,
there are 5000 workingmen whose week.
ly wages now 60 to buy food and clothing
and the comforts of life for their families,
and not cent in the tills of the saloon
keepers.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

81 sell cigars In seven languages is q
sign In Philadelphia.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-09-06

American farmers. Is elass are face
to Ease with o crisis.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
ON THE CHICAGO BOARD.
Trading Timid Mt First, but Measuring News
Makes 1t Active.

CHICAGO. Dec. 13.-The wheat pit was the
only point of interest on the board of trade
this morning. The May option. which closed
NJ lOJt5a1OO@S. was dull for time selling be-
tween 100 and 1905 for some time. Every
body seemed TO he afraid to do any trading.
his tilnidity WAS due to the reported failure
OF large London brokerage house and
the rather mystifying course of the
New York stock exchange. Upon the receipt
81 Nc NO Of a favorable statement by the New
or. banks, however. animation at once set in
and very lively trading was the result for a
time. Many shorts, vino had been selling in ex-
pcctatlon of further decline. became
convinced that they were on the wrong
side and to avoid the chances con-
segment upon carrying their trades over Sun
diy rushed II Ia cover. with the result that the
prize OF May was quickly pushed up to 10l5I,
at which point it held with considerable terac-
ItE. retiring once TO l0l q. but soon recovering
The corn, oats and provision pits were
nearly deserted and with not enough COMPETE
tion 70 Cause lur decided fluctuations.
FIoyI-.oHs were inclined TO sag little, but
corn was rather strong i'll sympathy with
wheat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
ANGRY AT ENGLAND.
The Portuguese tnecn>ed at British Inter-
ference in las. Africa.

LoNpcN. Dec 13--En2lish attention Is di-
verted TO some extent even frO;n tine Irish
quarrel by the threatening news from Lisbon
and east Africa. Dispatches from Lisbon state
That the popular excitement there is increas-
ing anu that the ministry is rap
lIly losing control of affairs, the
governments only course being to drift
with the tide or resign. Volunteers are offered
by the hundreds To fight he British intrIders
ami tine news that the Portuguese flag had been
hauled down at Nutacas kr.tal caused q frenzy
o. excitement. Later explanations between the
:wo governments have been diplon.aricallv
satisfactory. but have not aliayed the feeling of
the Portuguese people. and unless Lord Sails
bury can laduce the British South Africa
company t. withdraw their forces. an \. rican
war seems certain. with Portugal and the COM
pGIiN a. the combatdnis: and the company has
tcAInd II the british popUlation Ia all the
sou II African colonies. now the f:GvoTite resort
81 -lVenturerS. of whom there are said To be
ll1ji-..!l,l, roaming about without employment.
The C,np.Dy has Large financial resources and
Csl enlist all tine rfcu lt desires Great Britain.
on Tie Other hand. has no troops who might be
us''i 20 compel the Companys tOrcas to With
draw from tie disputed territory. and The send
ing II - special expedition would be very ex-
peueiye arIir.
The Dine--snth regimen. and several other
derSchmcEtS of infantry and artillery will sail
hence Tor Mozambique tomorrow.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
Latest Army Orders.

Post Chaplain John ID. Parker il relieved from
duty at Fort Robinson, Nebraska. and will IT.
port to the commanding officer Fort Bowie.
Arizona territory, for duty at that station. A
board of officers is appointed To meet Rt VAN
couver Barracks, Washington, for the eXamina-
ton of such officers may be ordered before
il TO determine their fitness for promotion.
The detail for the board Is a. follows: Col. lscr-
nard J. ID. Irwin. surgeon; Maj. Jas. l.. Canby,
paymastcr: Mai. James q. 4. Lee. quartermis-
ter: Mai William n. Nash. commissary of SUBJ
sisIcnce: Capt. Rudolph q. Ebert. assistant
geon. Capt. Charles ii. Ingalls,. assistant quar-
tcrmaster. recorder Capt. Charles l.. Eagan.
commissary of subsistence. will report 10 ia"
board for examination. Capt. George =. An
derson. sixth cavalry, is detailed as a member Il
the board Of officers appointed To meet at the
Army building New York city. on the 10th day
of December to consider and recommend .
suitable magazine system for rifles and ear
Dimes for the military service, vice Maj. Writ
Davis. fifth cavalry, relieved. Capt. StiIIhope
l. Blunt. ordnance department. viii continue
TO act N recorder Of the board. Capt. Francis
J. Ives. assistant surgeon, now on leave OF alb
sence. will proceed 10 Rapid City. \. D.. and
report to Col. Eagcne A. Carr. sixth cavalry,
for duty with troops in the field. relieving First
Lieut.. William IL. Banister. assistant surgeon.
Lieut. Col. Henry W. Lswton, inspector gem
eral. is detailed m a member of the board Of
officers convened at the War Department in
this city for the examination of officers to de-
tcrmlHe their fitness for promotion. vice Capt.
Frank W. Hess third artillery, hereby relieved.
Capt. Robert H.. Montgomery, fifth cavalry.
will report To the inspector general for eNaml-
nation for promotion. Capt. James A. Finley,
assistant surgeon, will report 10 Brig. Gen.
Thomas Ii. Ringer. president of the army retir-
ing board at ST. Paul, Mimi, for examination.
First Lieut.. Henry III. Ludlow, third artillery,
will repair without delay TO Knoxville, Tenn,
for assignment to recruiting duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
A PROHIBITION MEASURE.
A Favorable Report Authorized Oh Mr.. Ding
ley's lSill,

lcy's Bill.
The House committee on alcoholic liquor
traffic got in ahead OF the District committee
today III the way of liquor bill for the District
The latter committee is at present figuring on
high-license bill. but the former
committee proposes to t2ke the bull completely
by the horns and has authorized Il favorable
ing the sale of spirit 'ous and Intoxicating
liquors in the District Of Columbia. The bill
provides that for the purposes OF the act
under the term spirituous and Intoxicating
liquors shall be included. all mixed liquors Of
which part Is spirituous all distilled spirits,
all wines, ale and porter, all beer and all cider
sold to be drank ON the premises.
After TIE prosen. licenses expire no one ia to
manufac turc, sell or keep for sale, or barter
directly or indirectly. or give away any liquor
except for medicinal. mechanical scientific
purposes, and the manufacture and sale or
trahsi ortatior Of such liquors. except for the
purposes named, are hereby prohibited in the
District.
For medicinal purposes q doctors cestiGcate
is necessary 10 procure liqlior and for mechani-
cal and scientific purpo} es an affidavit made
before notary public is required.
Swearing falsely on affidavit subjects
ore To the fines and penalties ofssperjury,
while other violations of the act are to be pun
ished by fine of from 800 to $500 and by i'm
prisonment Of not more than six months Wine
ior ornamental purposes is sill to be sold on
application Of pastors.
There was but one vote against the bill re-
corded in the committee, although three or
four of the members of the committee were
absent
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
FINANCIAL RELIEF
Considered at a Meeting of the Republican
Senatorial Caucus Committee.

Considered at n Meeting of the Republican
Senatorial Caucus Committee.
All of the members of the republican sena-
torial caucus committee to devise a scheme of
financial relief, were present at the meeting
this afternoon. As was the case at
yesterdays meeting, the proceedings were
confined to Il statement of individual
views and no formal proposition was laid be-
fore the committee. The discussion. however
had the effect to indicate that a majority OF
the committee would favor the plan of pur-
chasing the Sl3, 900 900 surplus silver and also
the Sherman proposition to reduce the amount
Of United States bonds required to be held by
national banks Further than this there
was no sign of common ground. upon
which the divers clements represented
the committee could find standing room
Inquiry will probably be made of the Secrc-
rary of the Treasury as to his opinion of the eff
feet Of the aforementioned propositions.
After discussing the subject for an hour the
committee referred it to subcommittee
composed of Senators Sherman. Allison
Aldrich. Plumb and Teller. in 10 hope that it
could agree upon some definite project to be
submitted to the full committee.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
BUILDING PERMITS
The Presidents Receptions.

The following is the program of receptions
and dinners to be given by the President and
Mrs. Harrison in January and February, 1891:
Thursday, January l, II a. m. to 2 p. m, Presi-
dents reception; Tuesday, January 6, cabinet
dinner; Saturday, January 10. 3p- m. to p.
M. Mrs. Harrison's reception; Tuesday, Jam
uary IS. p. m. to II p. M. diplomatic rccep-
ton; Tuesday. january 20, diplomatic dinner;
Friday, january %, pm. to II pm. congress
sional and judicial reception; Saturday, Janu-
airy "a. pm. to pm, Mrs. Harrison's recep-
ton; Tuesday, January n, Supreme Court dim
ner; Tuesday, February g. 9p.m. to IL pm,
army. navy and marine corps reception; Satur-
day, February 2. pm. to pm, Mrs. Harri-
sons reception Tuesday, February 10, pm.
to IL pm, public reception.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
Troops Encounter Them Near Pine
Ridge Agency.
EI-CCEGRESSHLN HIESTAND DEAD.
NihiIists Suspected of Another
Murder in St. Petersburg.
NEW IIAIsPSuIRE SENATOR.
TIKI INDIANS ROUTED.
A Eloojly Encounter Near Pine Ridge Agency
I.snnFlCh.

is"iiHtacu
NV ICEK. Dec. IA special from Hapi,l
City, SD, SAYS e. courier from the camp of
two troop, OF The sixth cavalry, stationed at
South Fork. Cheyenne. saws squaw man
named RIB brought the report to the com
mandinS officer hat there had been 4 bloody
encoun er f.u- milcs north of Pine Ridge
agency b-tW,.u .L. Titctt states troops ant!
some four or ft,, h-lu.rc,s Indians rltler Nick
inc Bear amt tnti &c number had been killed on
bo,h sides. IEc iidjLr, were put 10 rnut and
q large number ca:.tusc,i, including Kicking
Bear.
\ courier from the mouth of the French
creeL SAYS tl,,t hc latest suthcntic reports from
Capt. Wells are that e large party of Indians
attacked eighteen men tour EIilC~ below tine
creek yesterday afternoon. Several were
wounded and it l. thought four Indians were
Killed. An engagement ~ expected with the
ho~tIlc~ this morning ncar Battle creek.
DENyTE. Coz. Dee. ia news courier from
French Rock. OAK. SAYS that she most auiheH-
nc reports from Capt. Wells are that large
party ri Indians attacked IL men four miles
below che creek Yesterday afternoon Several
of the men were wounded aud il is thought that
four lIdiIUs were killed.. Ii Is expected that
an engagement viii take ! lace i'll the morning
with Tn, ho~;iles near Buiee creek
tHIcAGo. Dec. I3.-A dispatch from Cham
bt rain. ;. D.. saws: The large number Of In
,lilns vino have been abroad Tor the last few
wears with Buffalo Bill Wild West show are
tl-.iii- some good wO. X among the uHruly In
dams belonging ut Rosebud and Iiro i;idge
ss,el H. an! 10 thir ,i:prtS as much rs 10 auv
oac thing the su~pgH-i"u of an iuml tliatc out
break among the rel men can hc &ttrlb-
l-,,L These Indians cnphatic.,lly refused:
I" listen 10 any proposition from the
.,r,tiI looking to their j"inin; them but llt,
cruiuIrti To- act rs pCaCCm..kerS ut all tIuicS
s.:." thcir rc;Uru. aUd they are uutirinc in
tL..v Efforts To- bring about pcacCfu! sciflc-
IL. -. ii The present diiEouly. These Indian,
grJ IIl marked contrast to some Of those c,.u-
Gated ~ CarlI- le Indian School. .,s many OF the
lIttcr art among the hOStiles.
PM E.rDGE AGENCY. ;. d.. Dec. l3.-Reports
Cf tEe tight between the Indians III the jaiI
i-E.is axe confirmed. Two Strike and his
T;--ty were victorious and left the Bad Lands
i'- Inc Ridge agency. camping on White
. n liver. The chief sent in to Glen. Brooke
a- Ai.is fpr help To- capture Short Bull and his
yir-lDrs- The general called in American
Horse. Zig Road and other chief; and Sc: them
al wCik recruiting fighters. About 800
Warriors are now on the way to bring in al
y 30 remain in The BaJd Lands. Many fear it
viii end sim " III the fight o: Short Bull who
Nlil .,t.Irn 70 his stronghold as soon as this
bant returns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
JOHN 4. uI.>yAND DEAD.
The Veteran Newspaper Editor Passed Away
Iili- Morning.

IANCAsrER. Pa. Dee 13--Ex-Congressma
John \. Iiiestand died this morning at , O'Clock
al the Stevens House If Faresis, after long
illness.
Mr. Hie~tand was born sixty years ago in
East Donegal township He read law and was
admitted To- the baT in 1919. lie was elected To
thr state Legislature. IN 49,. 1888 and 1856 and
To the state senate IN $50. In 1871 lac was APP
pointed by President Grant to the Office of
naval oiiicvr ~ the port Of PhilIdeipnia. q
position which he held for eight wears. In 1894
he was elected to Congress On the republican
ticket and was reelected III 1856. For over
thirty wears Mr. Hies,.,nd was the proprietor
and editor Of The Lancaster EfGnsiner. In 1889
he sold ont h. interest in the paper and re-
tired from business.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
Recent Railway Disasters.

SAN FnANcIsco, Dec. 13.-The west-bound
passenger. train on the Atlantic and Pacific
railway crashed into the caboose Of freight
train near the Needles Thursday morning It
IL reported that the fireman of the passenger
engine, an unknown man and NJ. Matthison, a
wealthy cattle breeder of Iowa City, were
killed. 1t il also reported that five passengers
were fatally injured.
WALLA WALLA, WASH. Dec. 1.-two freight
trains on the Union Pacific collided yesterday
near Coyote station. Brakeman James was
killed snd Engineer Nichols and Fireman These
were seriously injured. Both engines were
completely telescoped and the track torn up for
nearly a mile. The eastbound train had orders
to side track for the westbound freight, but for
some unknown reason did not stop.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
a Great Hebrew Meeting.

The responses received 10 the call issued by
the committee OF civil and religious rights Of
the union Of American Hebrew congregations,
OF which Simon Wolf is chairman and Lewis
Abraham secretary, both of this city, have
been SO numerous and favorable that
the comAittee have definitely decided
to hold a national public meeting
in this city January u to voice the sentiment
OF the American people as to tho alleged
outrages practiced on the Russian Hebrews
1t is expected that men of all shades of politics
and creeds will be present on this impor tant
occasion. The place where the meeting will be
held will be announced hereafter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
Another Niagara Bridge Proposed.

OTTAWA, ONT, Dec. 13.-Thc Canadian Pacific
Railway Company has filed notice of applica-
ton for an act to incorporate the Ontario and
New York Bridge Company. with power to con-
struct bridge for railway and other pur-
poses across the Niagara river at or near
Niagara falls or such other point
as the company may select, and to amalga-
mate with any company duly Incorporated in
the United States for building railway bridge
across the river the bridge to be open to all
railway companies in Canada and the United
States on equal terms and with power to collect
tolls and for other purposes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13

EoST"S. MSS. Dee. l3.-Thc board Of OFF
GERS of the Massachusetts Division of the
League of American Whceimcn held meeting
LAST night for the purpose of debating the
l~ggiity of the meeting held in September.
At this meeting the delegates to the
national contention were elected. The
delegates were evidently not satisfactory To
ever body. for last evening resolution was
passed declaring their election void. A new
election of delegates took place. with the result
thai three of the men elected AT the annual
meeting were dropped fronO the Gs:. The
matter is likely to- he referred TO the national
board Of the LAW.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
Is Goyernor-clcct BOYD Eligible?

A special from GAINESVILLE. Ohio, SAYS: A
curious complication has arisen in the case of
Governor-elect James L. Boyd of Nebraska.
He was born in Ireland in 1884 and came to
this city with his father, Joseph Boyd, in 1S49
The father filed notice OF his intention to
become - citizen. but did not take out his final
papers until November. 1890. The son did NOT
take out papers here and it is stated that lie has
never been naturalzcd in Nebraska. Section
2,172. Revised Statutes of the United States.
provides that where the father is naturalized
his SONS under twcnty-one years of age are
natpralized. In tLi, case the father filed his
declaration in 1919. but did not take out his
final papers until $780, which was long after
his son was Of age.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-12-13
Real Estate Matters.

John o. johnson has bought OF Victor Mind
left for s12, 500 LOT io5, south grounds Column
bian University
L. A. Newman has bought for q, 500 of J. C.
Newman part 81, square 2oi, ~ by ez.oo ieet On
14th between U and v streets northwest.
Alice Nichols has bought Of w. +. Smith for
$1,000 lots ii and II. square S79, Al feet =
inches front on 9th between D and Z streets
northwest.
Frances Jane Jones has bought for 5000 of
James Robbins sub ~. square 2S7, Is by 100
feet on between 18th and hath streets north
west.