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The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

A TURKISH HOUSE COSTUME
She came Into the salon and stood before
US unveiled brilliantly attired in the
dress ofa Turkish lady of rank. Instead
OF the customary fez, she wore a Greek
cap, and in her small ears were enormous
ornaments that might have served for
old-fashioned brooches. The scarlet
jacket was q magnificent affair, covered
with lace in WHICH the heavy gold thread
was prominent, and the sleeves were en-
broidered with the same rich material.
Her sash was of vari-colored silk and
hung in q large bow behind. The ma
tional costume was completed by the BIZ
furcated trousers, which were simply ap-
palBng to western eyes in their gorgeous
ness and dimensions. Gathered at the
ankles they disclosed an exceedingly
neat pair of shoes of q white and silver
material thst looked like Furnished kid.
and which were decorated with red silk
rosettes. The whole costume was high
II picturesque and added not q little to
the brilliant effect of the vivid colors in
the salon, the furniture in which was
beautifully carved in dark woods, ID
what like rosewood or old mahogany.
After our greeting coffee was served in
cups little bigger than waInuts. They
were the tinniest vessels ever placed TO
ny Lips. stills their contents-dark,
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

hair altogether, leaving only the eyes free.
While among the ladies of wealth the
black cloak has been superseded by the
more fashionable dolman or pelisse, among.
the middle class women and the poor the
sonber garment still holds its own. One
meets baggy-looking creatures hidden in
its folds from head to foot, and not a.
feature visible except possibly a single
eye that shines out from the black hood
like a dusky lamp. It will be many years
before the ungainly cloak retires before
the more fashionable garments of western
Europe, for all the Turks, except save the
official class, are very poor, and the big
cloak hides a multitude of shortcomings.
Diaphanous wells, high-heeled shoes and
slippers, fine dresses and European styles
belong to the owners of palaces and villas,
whose mistresses never leave home unat-
tended, and whose Nubian girls trottina
behind remind the American visitor Of
the custom of the Southern States in ante
bellum days.
A picturesque feature in the streets of
Constantinople and Pera is the wandering
musician. He is generally a bashi- bazouk
"a Moslem from the Caucasus. Groups
Of these ~odd-looking fellows, in their
queer, outlandish dresses, may be seen on
the s~treet-corners and near the public
squares waiting to be hired to play for the
delectation of some officials household.
Carrying as many weapons as musical in
struments, it is pulling to a stranger to
decide whether they mean to play or fight,
for they look equally ready to do either.
They come from Asia Minor, and belong
to a race that was at one time the terror and
scourge of the whole Ottoman Empire, but
they are subjected now. A Persian
head-dress, a Turkish jacket, immense
sashes of many folds OF colored cloth, in
which are stuck daggers and yataghans
and pistols. Leggins like those worn by
Swiss mountaineers and coarse cowhide
shoes complete the uncouth garb of
these Withholding men. Their music Is
as wierd as their appearance and can
only be endured by the Turks them
selves. It reminded me of the dis
cordant strains / once heard in a Chinese
theatre in San Francisco, or Of a wal
song among the Apache Indians.
Among other odd characters to be met
here are the candy seller, the Armenian
porter and the street scribe. The first is
an institution especially favored by the
ladies, for the average Turkish miss, and
even the matrons, eat candy continually.
They are fonder of sweetmeats than the
gum-chewing and bonbon-loving Amcri-
cal girls. The result of this is that,
what with fig paste, surgared almonds
and plums, the teeth of the fair subjects
of the Sultan are in a very bad way.
Not five per cent. among the Turkish
women have sound teeth at twenty, and
they paint them black with henna to dis
guise the designation.
The street scribe is a person of inn
portance. You can find him on every
other corner, writing to the dictation of
some official, or, it may be, some yelled
and hooded female who wishes to send a
message to her lover. Very few Of the
population are able to either read or
write and this ignorance exists even
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
A Grassbopper Story.

A reformed car driver who worked for
the Street Car Company, of Mobile, Ala,
in the days when paper currency was all
the go, says that the company introduced
the patent boxes, which for a time headed
oil the boys effectually in their "knock-
ing down. fares. But the victory of
capital ever labor was short lived, for the
drivers supplied themselves with large
grasshoppers, which they tied by the
wings with a string and showed down
into the box, and when Mr.. Grasshopper
grabbed on to a dime they jerk him back
out of the box. This was kept up for
some time with great success, until one
day the string broke and left the bird in
the box, which gave the snap away
Tegos syjtings. -
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

The remarkable sample, a genuine one,
that cannot be matched, and shown in
the cut here presented, was dug by an
English gardener and. originally photo
graphed by the Mark Lane Express. This
is unlike most potatoes in that it is a per-
feet likeness of a mans head. In most
potatoes the eyes are well represented
too much SO for the thrifty housekeeper;
but in this we have the nose, mouth and
chin double. The illustration is a cor
rect reproduction of this sample of the
genus solanum tuberosum, reduced about
one-third in size.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

white -fezzed and bearded priests, or per-
haps, if it were the days of the Balah
festival, a jolly company of Mussulmans
in gaudy robes enjoying their holiday.
Perhaps the most picturesque and at
t~ractive feature in the Ottoman capital to
a stranger, because the most exclusive, is
the women. The western European
gazes with curious eyes ON the cloaked
and hooded figures he sees on the streets,
and wonders how they would look if
CARRIED like the wives and maidens of the
Giaours. Some of the women one sees
are dressed with rare ~neatness, and their
fine, lustrous, ~vari-colored silks simmer
in the sun as they move by. They are
from Broussa, the old capital, where all
their vanity is apparent in both dress and
walk, audit would also seem that the Sc
clusion attendant on the domestic life of
the Turkish ladies does not suppress the
natural tendency of the sex to coquetry.
The pairs Of eyes that flash out from over
the top of the transparent yashmak are
well drilled and very eloquent.
In the household the Turkish woman
is a charming, simple creature. She is
not unlike the natives of Louisiana and
Florida. / observed the same dark, rich
complexion, regular features, and deep,
luminous eyes one finds in the Southern
States of America, with the finest of pen
ciled eyebrows and long, sweeping
lashes. It is a nature of surprise to the
visitor to some Turkish homes to find
the mistress and her daughters SO fair
skinned. Their compilations are of that
rich. transparent type one sees in south
ern Europe, all tAe way from Madrid to
Florence.
During u visit to the house of Ben
Ali Bel, situated near the margin OF the
blue Bosphorus, we were introduced to
Fatma, the principal wife of the official.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

it, but you may not even touch a dog"
And it is true. There are still quarters
both here and in Pera where a stranger
NAV not venture lest he be eaten alive by
the thousands of ~evil-looking u r whose
lives are held sacred. The dogs are pro-
tected by the koran. Some parts of the
city is fairly given over to them. Be"
tween dogs and dirt and begging der
wishes, who spring at you from hidden
corners, and who may be seen perform
ing in a fanatical and frenzied way when
ever a crowd eau be attracted, there is
little to attract a visitor to the thickly
populated sections of the town. They
are not quite so bad at Pera, but here
they are a nuisance.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
Medicinal Rings.

Medicinal rings were at one time very
seriously believed in. Physicians were
wont to wear finger rings in which some
stones were set, and these stones were
credited with the possession Of many
virtues. Sometimes the patient was
simply touched with the ring; sometimes
he put it on his finger for awhile. Many
a patient has worn such a ring to stop
hemorrhage. If the desired result fol-
lowed, the ring was unreservedly re.
garded as the healing agent; if the cure
did not follow, we are told nothing
about it. e
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

A Boston reporter has %canvassed the
penal institutions in Massachusetts with
out being able to find a prisoner who
would admit his guilt of the crime for
which he was arrested, tried and square
ly convicted. Each and every n
claimed prejudice or unfair ruling, and
each one considered himself a martyr to
the cause of Justice.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
C. D. STEWART.

CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER AMP BUILDER
viii contract for the erectionAof buildings
Of all kinds, furnishing allmaterial If desired.
Work done promptly and at reasonable rates.
Orders through the pos5office given prompt
attention. Estimates and plans furnished.
Having special facilities for obtaining LuM
RER AT REDUCED RATES, I will give my
patrons the benefit of the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

Very few of the members of the Italian
colony in Philadelphia were seized with
la grippe. This, it is said, is accounted
for by their free consumption of garlic,
and many of the people in the Quaker
City tried it both as a preventive and as
O romadv
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
NEW SHAVING SALOON

HAVING recently built and refurnished
II throughout, my Barber Shop, I am
now prepared, with increased facilities, to
serve the public in first-class style in my
new quarters between Brand and Moriarity's.
Shaving, Hair Cutting, Shampooing, &C.,
lone in the highest style of the art. Civ
me a call. Z. A BODEMULLER.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
TOWN pRoPERTY ToR GALE
l. OWN = ROPERTY T OR OATE

A CENTRALLY 10 ated and desirable
business stand on Main street, OpeloIsas1
consisting of building suitable for residence
and small store, beiug the property next to
the postoflice.s This property will be sold
very cheap for cash, or h ii cash ana hplance
% terms to suit purchaser. Apply to9Mrs
Edmund @. Dupre.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

The French Chamber Is considering a
new law for entirely suppressing public
executions. The only spectators would
be those designated by the law, and a
few whom the authorities might invite at
-
their discretion.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
Published on Saturday by
LEONCE AND L. A. SANDOZ,


The. Mexican Government has lately
ordered 1000, 600 grape cuttings from
California, and will distribute them free
to all who wish to plant them in,
Mexico. -
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
A Remarkable Potato.

We have been called upon of late to
notice some big potato stories, vouthed
for by American growers, and nov we
have an English contribution to swell the
list.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05
An Eight.Year.Old Bride.

The picture published herewith is that
of the daughter Of an American consular
agent at Fee, Morocco. She is only
eight years old, but is already engaged
to be married and will soon be q bride.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

There died at Anglesey, England, a
short time ago, . woman aged ninety
eight years W6o.had,EecsatlYssspt three
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

In all warm climates the manageable
epoch is exceedingly advanced, and a
system of child-marriagcs has prevailed
during many generations. ~Infantine
brides are simply bought and sold to suit
the convenience of the interest of their
parents.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-04-05

Female Institute
oPELoUsAs, ST. LANDRY PARISH, LA.

This Institutions undenomiuational, prac.
tical and progressive. Discipline firm and
based on sound PRINCIPLES ennobling and d.
velopins character. Honor and self respect
promoted. Methods Of training and culture
thorough. Tee curriculum lrcparos tie
pupil for University or practical life. Ger.
t~ificates and Diplomas conf rred. Buildings
comfortable AMI conrl oli"ns, Patronage
solicited. For further part" lars apply to
MRS. NJ. NJ. HAYES, Principal.
Or REV. F. w. LEWIS, First Assistant.
Feb !2tf
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Not Enough.

A three.year.old boy was passing
the. TINES office. Yesterday, crying H.
il his heart were breaking. a bene-
VIOLENT old gentleman. wishing to con-
sole the little fellow, said "lIere, SON.
ny, I'll give you this to buy candy if
you'll stop crying"
The boy stopped crying long enough
to reach for the nickel, then withdrew
his hand without taking the coin, aud
resumed his boo-hoo. ing.
"Why don't you take it," asked the
benevolent old gentleman.
"Because, boo hoo, hoo hoo, 'tisn',
enough! Boo hoo hoo hoo!"
The hoy evidently knew what it
WAS worth - him to stop crying when
! asked to.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
CLEVELAND AND DANA.


Neither 6ained any Advantage By their
Recent Eneonater.
San Francisco GALL
Neither Mr.. Cleveland nor Mr.. Dana
has gained any credit by their late
~ordy encounter. The spectacle was
that Of two brawny men beating each
other with clubs. A coarse attack
was IS coarsely defended. Mr.. Gle
velsnd's fitness for the Presidency 10
not aft cted by the fact that he is in
cli"ed TO corpulency. Mr.. Cleveland
IN his reply was some what too ready
to see a reference to Mrs. Cleveland
when none was intended. In fact,
while the Sun made no effort to dis
guise its hostility to Mr.. Clevel.nd's
administration, it had at al times
words If commentator for the es.
Unable lady Mr.. Cleveland had made
mistress of the White House. The
first essential Of = politician Is to b.
able to control his temper. Things
will BE- said Of public men that are
unkind aud things that are untrue.
Unkind and untrue things will b.
said by persons who ought not to have
said them. Men will stab from whom
defense was expected. But in all
this tornado of abuse the politician
must carry himself as il Indifferent to
the wound inflicted. He must not
let his opponents know where to direct
their arrows More than one public
man in the United States has shut of
certain lines Of communication from
his family; not that he feared the
effect upon their affection for him,
but from the apprehension that minds
less disciplined than his own would
say or do something in the way Of
vindicxtion that would show tina, they
were hurt. Ben Butler is said to have
laughed heartily at the ridiculous
caricatures Of his personal defect that
appeared in comic papers. H. did
not thereby disarm the csricaturists
but ha inspired u respect thai of late
years has shown itself in giving les.
degrees OF prominence in the defect
and . much greater dignity OF bear
ing than were at one time accorded
him. When two distinguished mer
have tilt at each other, the public
expect they will say something every
street arab might net say. They look
to see the fash of the rapier rather
than to hear the dull thud OF he meat.
Ak. Calling names is a characteristic
OF minds that cannot conceive any
but the most common forms of ex
preston. The last Stage OF mentx
imbecility is reached when disputa",
can only retort, "You're another.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

4ontans Farming and Stock Journal.l

Montana Farming and Stock Journal
Though the prospect is now tina,
there will be plenty of grass on the
,anges this year to fat.en the beeves
and keep what stock is now upon
them through the winter, stocknen
farmers are much concerned about the
future. The grass does no. grow as
thick or as high a, it did before the
ranges were pastured so heavily, and
stockmen Arc investigating the cause
Many are of the opinion that tho close
pasturing Of the ranges has kept the
grass so short that it does not hold the
snow. which in many places is blown
away, and that tho grass does not
grow better because it does not re.
eeive sufficient moisture. While this
has much to do with it, in our opinion
the great cause OF the lack OF growth
is that tie grass does not go t. seed,
because it is kept cropped down. The
range is overstocked, and the old roots
Of 'e grass lose their vigor and the
growth is less even under favorable
weather. For their own pr,iit stock
men should SO locate their cattle as
+, leave part OF their ranges unpas,
tired each year. II this were done,
tho grass would soon grow lu humanity
~ Of old.
Under the prcsen. system this can.
not be done. for if one st ,ckman re.
serves part Of the range some other
ttookm N would probably come and
OCCUPY it. The government should
give t!,e land which cannot be irri-
gated TO the Stat 8, aud they should
lease them to stockmcn unlcr such
teI'ns that one stockmxn could not
srespsss upon another, and provide
that the lands should b. SO pa tnr-d
that the grass would be preserved and
not destroyed. The coun,irs could
provide such . system of police AZ
would prevent d-predations, and also
prevent the value OF the pastures from
bring reduced II the business Of
patty p 'li,ics IN our State could eve,
he SO djastrd ~ t, admit Of legis
lstuse attending t, the business OF the
Sat-, tho chaos which now exists il
Montana would soon Le reduced t
order.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Eupepsy.

This Is what you ought to have, in
fact, you must have it, to fully enjoy
life. Thousands arc searching for it
daily, and mourning because they find
it net. Thousands upon thousands of
dollars are spent annually BY our people
in the hope that they may attain this
boon. And yet it may be had by ALL.
We guarantee that Electric Bitters, II
used according to directions, an the use
persisted In, will bring you good di-
gestion and oHst the demon dyspepsia
and install instead eupepsy. We rec
ommend Electric bitters for dyspepsia
and all diseases Of liver, stomach and
kidneys. sold at soc and 81 per bottle
Mt Hewitt & Browns.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Ax.yaERIFr rUREY's INSOLVENCY.

AX.SHERIFF FUREY'S INSOLVENCY.
The many friends Of ex.Sherif
Furey will regret to learn that he has
been compelled to make an spplica-
ton to he declared an insolvent.
About six years ago, while in business
in Bellevue, he was unable 70 meet
his obligations. and made a" assign
ment. His liabilities at that time
exceeded $4,000; and although he
could have legally avoided payment,
managed to iiquid.t. his entire in.
debscdness, to the last EFT, during
his four years. incumbe"cy Of the
Sherif's office. While doing so, how
ever, he was compelled to incur other
liabilities, and these, together with
last years drought aud last winters
stock.losses, have finally proved 90
great . weight that he was forced to
seek the relief provided by law.
Charles Furey is As honest mat
~ lives; he is also Of the kind of men
,h.t cannot be kept down. And il
he is ever able he will surely pay ur
every dollar OF his indettness to the
last cent.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Sure Cure for the whisky Habit.

DR.. Livingston's Antidote for
Drunkenness can cure any case Of the
liquor habit no matter how long or
how bad the case may lie.
The Antidote can be given in cup
Of coffee without the person taking it
being aware OF the fact, and will in
no wise injure the health.
II you have a friend or loved one
in the tolls of the rum demon, send
US two dollars for a trial bottle of the
Antidote, and test the wonderful
power of the medicine to remove the
desire 40 we'll as cure the habit.
Address.
LIVINGSTON CHEMICAL Co.,
Portland, Oregon.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
For HealthfQlness tits Remarkable

Only one death among the students in
20 years-but two in the history of the
school (35 years)-both from chronic
ailments, for which they were under
treatment when they entered the Ins.i-
tu.icn. Such Il record Of health among
so large a number is rarely found.
Expenses moderate, for the accommo-
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

When . female senator comes fro..
Wyoming there will be no more Sc.
cret Sessions Of tho senate. That
foolishneas will DO settled.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
AGENTS WANTED

The payment e prizes Is guaranteed by a pe-
rial deposit Of ave huadret Thousand dollars
u .tO0l with the State Government. end up.
proved BY Jesus Arechiga, QSvsrnor.
Drawings under the persons NJ supervision of Lie.
Herminio Ante aga. who 10 appointed by the Gov
, nmeut Intervention.
II certify that with the State Treasurer all
esssry guarantees deposited, assuring full
payment of ell prizes Of this drswiug,
HEkMINlO ARTEAGO, ILtrrvCntor."
IMPORTANT.
Reniittances must be either BY New York Draft,
Express or Registered Letter. Anne ricsn money
Collections can be- made by Express Companies OF
Banks. Ticket sent direct to msDagt meni Will he
paid by drsf Is on New York. Montreal. st. Paul
Chicago San Fran, iscO or City of Mexico.
For further information, address
JUAN PIEDAD. Manager,
ZscatecAa, Mexico.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

THIS Institution has opened its 37th
l. year under the same President. Its
success with its Conservatory Of Music
scarcely has peer. Its location ia de-
lightful. Access easy, being OF the c.,
NJ. & St. p. Ry, \ line Of nearly 5000
miles, opening communication with all
parts Of the country.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Doubts Her Usefuiaeas. .

Whom . man makes ice, shoots
spouts. and, by irrigation, gets
along without rain. nature must be.
gin 70 tssl like psking what she's here
Ios.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

eat CARROLL SEMINARY Carroll Co. III
W IN thnr.,,ehpcss Of work II unsxceli"d. Lo
cation delightful: sassy Of access. "Oreads'' free
Send for one. See advertise meut.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

w" Location notices. for both lode
and placer claims, for sale at the
TINES Office.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
To Get

IN one store whcro went to buy Hoods
0arsaparilla tho clerk tried 70 induce mo buy
their own instead Of Hoods; he told mo theirs
would last longer; that might take It ON ton
days' trial; that II did not like It need not
pay anything, etc. but he could not prevail
On me- to change. I told him I knew what
Hoods sassaparilla was. I had taken II, was
satisasa with It, and did not want any other.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

nDpp SrESO6nAPHY ana TYPEWKlTING
NIL FREE. Tirst.rlAas facilities and best
Of teachers. Address. with stamp for return
0stage, rHE PAklSa MFG CO.. Parish, n. Y
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29

Shopping Of all kinds attended to. Samples sent
and ltttr rs answered on receipt OF postage. Wed.
ding Trou,seaue, Party Dresses, and Mourning
Outfits = specially. VIII make DIR in frat.
class style, nj reasonable prices Charts for self
measurement and estimates of c. st sent receipt
Of stamp. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED.
Terms - One.thir cash. Money must be sent
by express, post Office order, registered letter,
postal nCte, or exchange Oh New York.
Will also shor with ladies coming to the city.
References Rev T. II. Larimore; DR.. George
z. Cooke: Judge L. Il. Noble; Loui. willie. Ky.
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Illinois.

they may prove better adapted than ito
teaching, to which so many turn.
DIPLOMAS are conferred on those
completing satisfactorily any Of the
prescribed courses.
MEDALS are presented those who at
tain superior excellence in the
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-04-29
Conservatory OF Art Course.

Among the distinguishing features OF
this Institution ia the aid given TO
WORTHY GIRLS Of MARKlD ABILITY with
but small means to gain preparation
for usefulness. We can safely say there
is no Institution in the country that gives
the "helrs" and encouragement to lie
vtlop superior wemanhood given \
MoHntCarroll Seminary.