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St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
How New York Cabmen are Used.

All the effects OF the former movement
for cheap prices hsve disappeared, and the
hsckmen TODAY are more outrageous IN
their charges than they were four or five
years ago. Oae Saturday night there was
a row in front of the Hoffman house be-
cause an Epglishman, who had just
landed from Cunarder, refused to pay Sc
for cab which had carried him from the
pier to the hotel. He said he was willing
to pay 81, but he would not pay 80. About
this time porter interfered, gave the
cabman 81 so, cuffed him over the ears,
and thus gave the tourist an insight into
the man aer in which csbmen are occasion :
ally managed in the metropolis of the
western hemisphere Exchange.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

A good story is told of a candidate for
the Asse IDLY nomination in this county.
He is also an oil producer. About year
ago a man applied to him for contract to
drill we'll ''Hsve you ever drilled any
wells p asked the oil man. ''No," said
the applicant. "Well," said the oil man,
Unjust have man of experience" These
two again met, and our oil producer, who
had never held an Office, asked the drlller
to vote for him. s'Have you ever had a
seat in the Legislature?" was the driller's
query. "No," said the candidate.
''Well," said the driller, I'm going to
vote for some man who has had expert
ence p Venaago Spectator.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

81 can tell you how to cross the ATLANTIC
with fresh carnation in your buttonhole'
said an experienced traveller to me the
othe1 day. His recipe was to start the
voyage with tso carnations and a raw po-
tato. The carnations are to be worn on
alternate days, and each when not orna-
menting the button hole is to be firmly
thrust into hole In the potato AT
the end of the week at least one OF them
will still be fresh enough to excite the
surprise of fellow passengers.-Ne" Tors
Star
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
Penalty for Adulteration.

Severe measures have recently peen
taken by the Russian government against
adulteration and the sale of injurious SUP,
stances as food. Persons convicted OF
these offenses will be liable to hne OF
800 rubles GAS or to imprisonment for
three months For second otfeDse these
penalties will be doubled, and third con
viction will entail the loss of civil and
political rights. Mr.. Bright's doctrine OF
caveat emptor evidently finds no favor In
the eyes of the czar. Our own "free and
enlightened" country might with advan-
tage take hint from such truly beneVo-
lent despotism Chicago Herald.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

Wanted Eliza "Edgucated. = "Deer
tents /" wrote an ambitious Arkansaw
father to the president Of an institute RI
vaIing vassar College, :. / rite to asst IN
Regard to TURNS for admission to yure
institoot. I want to send my dotter eiizy
to you to Bee edgucated fit to adorn an
ornymint the sirkle she is destined to
shine in as sole airess of the wealthiest
man in this neck OF woods. / am man
of hi edgucation myself altho you might
not suspishun it an dezire that elizy shall
have edgucation eksl if not soopserlor to
that witch gives me the honor of bein the
most Termed man here an SO rite to asst
when shall send her on an how much it
will be, her bein turned Of ateen an
KNOWN all her letters and bein able to spell
words of one sillabell an natcherslly smart
like me. Please rite back by return male
- brakes MGfazine.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
Not Much of an Argument.

! An English etymologist deduces an ar
pumens for the superiority of women
from the fact that while the word chin"
can Only be used as a substantive the
corresponding word cher" can be used also
as qualifying pronoun. You can say
for instance, Il love her because of her
eyes," but you can't say, II respect him
because of him biceps." Well. all we
have to say is that the inventor OF such a
fantastic theory as that would be quite
capable of writing an essay on the moral
character of a molecule.-N. Y. Tribune.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
The Letter Tnat Never Game.

was talking with postal clerk who
had just returned from Plttspurg, and ne
told me touching story which Came to
light in that city. A blank envelope was
found In the mail, and it Was opened 70 as
certain the address Of the sender There
was none. and the only signature was
From your brother Will. The letter
went On to state that the writer had pawn
ed Ills coat to raise $40, which was in
closed, to send to his sister, VINO was
starving: also that he hoped the money
would relieve her distress Nep York
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

The men who do more harm than good
to town may be classed as follows: First,
those who oppose Improvements second,
those who run lit DOWN TO strangers third,
those who never advertise their business |;
fourth, those who mistrust public spirited
men fifth, those who never show any
hospitality to any one; sixth, those who
hats to see others make money; seventh,
those who oppose every move that does
NOT originate with themselves; eighth,
those who put on long faces when p
stranger speaks Of locating In their town ;
ninth. those who oppose every pubic en-
farnrisa which does not appear OF personal
So -- " 4sso.-ssaluas ]FEidor0d0 Hepab-
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

There is no country like France for
starting journals. During 1889 no less
than $50 new newspapers were brought
ont. of which not one remains iE life On
the other hand, the Petit journal now
claims a circulation of 1,095 900 copies
daily. During the same period there were
printed in France over $1,000 new books.
including 5000 new musical pieces.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
Scrap Books.

find that very cheap scrap book can
be made out of old government reports.
They are just wide enough for two col
umns of the ordinary newspaper. Cut out
about twenty pages after each fifty. Then
the book will be filled to it's proper size
again when the clippings are pasted in. Be
sure to use only one side of the page in
making the scrap book. Label your book
when it is finished. An index can be easily
attached in each book. AutAor and
Writer
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
A Big Acreage in Politics.

Farmers are putting in much larger
acreage of politics this season than usual.
The Farmers Alliance in Kansas are pay
ing great attention to studying up the best
mode of cultivation and are very careful
in the selection of seed. AS a general
thing they refuse to use any seed of the
crops formerly raised by the old parties,
because they have universally found it
mixed with noxious weeds, which make
the crop improbable. = Ottanssoa (la.)
World,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

There are only five States in the Union
in which schoolmaster Can now legally
fog pupil In all other States pupil
menaced with corporal punishment can
arm himself with any sort of weapon and
use it as best he can. Massachusetts
teachers fog an average Of two boys per
day per capita. Free Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

J In some parts of Texas people live to be
very old An old man of 80, living quite
q distance from the nearest town, requir-
ing some family groceries, sent his son,
man II years When the son failed to
show up with the provisions on time, the
father reproached himself by saying !:
eThat's what comes from sending kid. !"
-GGIuest0n NeDs
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
Two Causes of OHense.

She was from Boston, he from St, Joseph.
"You have travelled great deal in the
West, have you not. Miss Baeon?"
'Oh, yes, indeed, In California and
Arizona, and even New Mexico"
"Have you ever seen the Cherokee
strip"
'There was painful silence. then she
looked over her glasses at him and said
SIN the first place. sir, / deem your
question extremely rude, and in the second
place, you might have been more refined
in your language by asking me II had
ever seen the Cherokee disrobs."
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
Syrup of Figs,

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues of plants known to be
most beneficial to the human system, acts
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
effectually cleansing the system, dispelling
colds and headaches, and curing habitual
constipation.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

Recently our maid drove the family
horse out, and stopped to get the animal
pailful of water. In csrrying the pail full
of water toward the hor.e the horse sud-
denly turned, frightened the girl and caused
her to drop the pail. The horse at once
stepped upon the sidewalk, took the bucket
by the bail in his mouth, carried it toward
the edge of the sidewalk, put it down and
drank the contents.--Cor. NeaoburVport
Herald,
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

A sculpin is rot usually considered
very valuable fish, but enc performed
great service fer a Maine schooner. The
Sea Foam, of Lubec, while coming out
of harbor at The Magdalen ISLANDS,
struck on ths bar and sprang 8 leak. she
made for the nearest port. when it was
found that her shoe and part OF her false
keel were gone, and there was hole in
the cardboard into which the suction !. mao ,
drawn large sculpin, tail first. Had it not
been for this fish the vessel and cargo
would almost certa My have been lost
PhiIaGe}phiG Ledger.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

Your child is troubled with worms.
That's why he Is SO peevish and cross.
Give II DR.. Bulls Worm Dsstroyers. They
taste good and will make him healthy.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

The talent Of success is nothing more
than doing what you can do we'll, and
doing we'll whatever you do without q
thought of time Long, slloao.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
Jesus, lover of my soul,
Let me to Thy bosom fly,
White the waves of trouble roll,
WhiIa the temnest still is high,n

That prayer grew into one of the most
besutiful hymns in our language, and
multitudes of people, when in sorrow aud
danger, have found comfort while they
have said or sung the last lines of that
hymn.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

The Direction of Her Fondness-snooper
lis your wife fond of music?" Gazz am
Yes, of chin music. "-Drdke's MUG
azine.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

ssDoes your wife object to your literary
work 7" s'No; all she objects to is the
typewriter. - BRAKES Magazine.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16
How a Beautiful Hymn was Written

One day Mr. Wesley was sitting by an
open window, looking out over the bright
and beautiful fields. Presently, little
bird, fitting about in the sunshine, at
tracted bis attention. Just then hawk
came sweeping down towards the iit5 %
bird. The poor thing very much frig :
ened. was darling here and there, trying
to find some place of refuge. In the bright
sunny air, in the leafy trees, or the green
fields, there was no hiding place from the
fierce grasp of the hawk. But seeing q an
open window and a man sitting by it, &Ss
bird flew, in its extremity, towards it, IN,
with a beating heart and quiverlng wAgE,
found refuge in Mr.. Wesley's bosom. ESs
sheltered it from the threatening danegf,
and saved it from cruel death. ~
Mr.. Wesley was at that time suffeI ig
from severe trials and was feeling CHE
need of refuge In his own time of trouble.
as much as did the trembling little, bird
that nestled so safely in his bosom. So he
took up his pen and wrote that sweet
hymn:
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

Emperor William Is great smoker, ana
his cigars are manufactured expressly for
him. Not long ago, sitting Of an evening
in one of the apartments of his palace, ne
inadyerdently reached out and struck
match on a splendid oil painting that stood
on an easel hard by. The empress was IS
mad as wet hen. ''Your majesty" SAID
she, ''if you were not the emperor and my
husband l should chastise you" ANA she
would have done it, too, for be it known
that Augusta is husky dame and S one on o.
exceeding lusty psr.-Euosns Fss|d {"
CHICAGO Neaos.
St. Landry democrat., 1890-08-16

The sheep industry in New South Wa" al,
is rapidly increasing in Importance. - ! .h hs
average cost per sheep per year to tne
breeders, including all expenses, Is a .?us
forty cents. At some OF the ia arg n ssn
snnse Of the term. The sheep are in pad
a doeEs % and sd1 require no care from shsarnE
uos shearing. The fences are of wire and
are kept in order by boundary riders, who VI
are paid about $500 per annum, ". with aas
ration consisting OF hour m ga 'e eharps
of from twenty to thirty miles of fences.
On the Warrah estate, for instance, pad
docks are from 200 to 1000 acres each, ana a.
there are probably 400 miles of fences. In
dry seasons the surface water fails ai.o'
pether, and wells have to be resorteo ~.
srha sheen are not under shelter at any
time during the year, and they feed on 'ne
natural grass Indigenous to the country
ErchGnQe.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28

she endured all the hardship5 81 the
other prisoners. Her knowledge Of
medicine proved Of great benefit 20 the
Union men. After a while liberties
were given her that were unusual The
authorities permitted her to walk up
and down the prison enclosure on the
outside. She never walked alone. how
ever, but was always escorted By huge
bloodhound. who was as faithful to the
Confederate side as she was loyal TO the
Northern side. lie would lag along be-
hind until the limits Of the walk we're
reached. when he would step 10 the
front and cause her to turn around again.
He could not speak, but his attitude was
very significant This is fact we'll
known By all 81 those unhappy prison
ers who were confined in Libby at that
time. She was sent North on August
10, 1864, and soon afterward was placed
in charge 81 the female prison at Louis
vile Subsequently she was sent to
Clarksburg Tenn, 10 take charge OF
the Refuge lone. Her commission ex-
pired on May -. 1865 For her services
she was paid altogether 81, 2O252. She
now draws pension Of $50 a month. She
is almost blind, and is obliged 10 use the
most powerful glasses to see Added TO
that intirmity She has lately broken her
leg, and is suffering much pain -Chica-
90 .TDuruaI
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28
RANDOM SHOTS.

MINIATURES is to have soldiers
monument
A WARNING against undue physical
exertion by those not accustomed to it
is contained in remark Of the Chief
Surgeon Of the National Soldiers Home
at Dayton. @. This physician said that
OF tho 5000 soldiers in the Dayton home
fully so per cent are suffering from
heart disease in soma form or another,
due 10 the forced physical exertion of
their campaigns
PHito PENFtELp of Shelby. n. Y,
when he went TO the war beardless
boy sent his best girl picture OF him
self. but it Mas lost He recently saw
his name in list Of letters accumulated
in the dead letter Office during the war.
He sent for the parcel and to the now
old man the young picture brings food
OF memories Of other days
GENERAL GRANTS cabin, brought from
the banks OF the James river and placed
in Paramount PARK Philadelphia, for
preservation as war relic, IS fast going
TO decay In this cabin Grant issued
orders for Shcrmans great march to
| the sea. Ia il tue Confederate Commits
sioners treated FOR peace and. after
sherman reached the sea, under its hum
bic roof Lincoln Grant, Sheridan.
Meade and Admiral Porter met in con
ference
a VERY remarkable occurrence took
place May a. lS68 ut portoibson. Miss,
during General Grants raid. in getting
to the rear of Nickshur A severe bat
tie was fought al or near For, Gibson.
| in which the Twenty kentucky
fought a Georgia regiment. and during
the engagement some zoe or 500 Of the
/ Geergians were captured; and when
they were brought TO the rear they had
| on the cauteenS and knapSacks Of the
! Twenty-Seeonj Kentucky, which they
had captured FROM about an equal nun.
! Der of prisoners 81 tire TWenty-Second
Kentucky 1t Taxewell Tenn. August
Is. 1862 some 400 OF $50 miles distant Z
! National Iribaae.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28
WAR "REMINISCENCES.
The CRAY AND Blue.

A quarter OF a mile southeast from the crest
OF Missionary Ridge. a little apart from the
scene OF the iercest conf Ct. under clump Of
laurels, at the close OF that memorable battle
were found two soldiers dead one IN gray and
one IN blue They we're fine specimens n Young
manhood, lying there with smiles on their faces
''as calm as 20 a nights repose, with their
hands clasped as in last frafernal greeting.
There they were buried, side by side, and the
pink arbutus blossoms cover their lonely graves
in the early dtys o; Southern sprinstime. when
the mock birds sins and bending iaurels whisper
TO each other OF that first and last interview on
the blood stained sod
found them sleeping side BY side
There on the mountain hOary.
One wore the blue-hOw brave he diedi-
And ore The gray. his story
Shone on his boyish lips q prido
The hoiy angel kissing
The pain 81 death bad dedct-
The roll hath named rim missing.
He clasped the foema1's hand in his
Apar from all the other
Beneath the laurel, mock birds sang:
Rest well. Oh. fallen brother
The snhres cash. ihr battles hail
Shall wake no more your ,lumber
Nor dream Of home nor songs o; love.
Blend with ih" attic thunder"
1t seemed AS II the GRAY. ; caateen.
To b ess hi, brother ggveu
Had left his own parched lips unlaved
Except bY dew % Heaven,
The Blues torn shirt had stanched the
wound
The ehasty and the CORY
OF brother Gray the rocks around
Gave echo o their story
While tender skies looked down upon
With peans OF rejoicing
God ; love ANA brotherhood hath won.'
The very winds we're voicing
While all the stars together sang
For Union yet unbroken.
One brotherhood the weltn rang
zone banner FOR It's token ~
e. $ l.. Thompson. ~ Leslles Newspaper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28
90 o EXCEPTIONS"
4 Name Given to "A southern Manufac-
turer by General sherman.

4 Name Given to southern Manufac-
turer by General sherman.
In Atlanta. ia, says a Cincinnati
Commercial Gazette reporter, who has
just come back from trip through the
South. there IS an old business man
with sno~white beard and hair. whom
When Shermans army invested Atlanta
sherman issued an order that all non
combative Confederates should leave
the city within twenty-four hours. This
man. who was founder. called at Sher-
mans headquarters. II want. he said.
ito remain in Atlanta. am business
man, and had no hand in the HOSTILE
ties. Didn't you cast guns for the
rebels in your foundry?" General Sher-
man inquired Yes, was the reply,
Il did, but mad to do it. have large
interests here. General, and wish you
would make me an exception; I'd like to
stay and look after my property. ;"
Yes" said sherman, grimly. I'll
make an exception in your case" The
Atlanta mans face frightened, and he
started 10 tell story. Orderly" Gen
eral sherman called. I've concluded to
make an exception in this mans case.
The orders are that all citizens shall
leave Atlanta within twenty-four hours.
This man must leave here in an hour
II he doesn't, shoot him. Ever since
the war this old man has been called
"old Exception, and the reporter said
that it was a perilous thing TO ask him
what he thought Of General sherman
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28
THe 0RANp ARMY.
No Growing Rank. from which Recruits
Can Be Drawn.

No Growing Ranks from which Recruits
Can Be Drawn.
The Grand Army OF the Republic is a
unique organization. In the words OF a
past ommander-in-chief: mo child can
be born into it; no proclamation Of Pres
ident, ediet Of King, or ukase Of Car
can command admission; no university
or institution of learning can issue a
diploma authorizing its holder 20 en-
trance; no act of Congress or Parliament
secures recognition; the wealth of a
Vanderbilt can not purchase the posi-
ton; its doors swing open only upon
presentation OF the bit Of paper, torn,
worn, begrimed ii may be, which certi-
fes to an honorable discharge from the
armies or navies of the nation during
the war against rebellion. And un-
like any other association. no new
blood" can come in; there are no grow
ing ranks from which recruits can be
drawn into the Grand Army OF the Re
public With the contamination OF
peace through victory it, rolls were
closed forever It's lines are steadily
and swiftly growing thinner, and the
ceaseless tramp of its columns is with
ever-lessening tread the gaps in the
picket line grow wider; day by day de-
tails are made from the reserve, sum
moned into the shadowy regions to re-
turn to touch elbows no more until by
and by, only solitary sentinel shall
stand guard, waiting till the bugle call
from beyond shall muster out the last
comrade of the Grand Army Of the Re-
public. --tieorge $. Merrill, in New Eng
land Magazine
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-08-28

~ For information in reference TO Lands and
Towns owned by the Chicago Milwaukee & 81
Paul Railway Company. write to Fl. 6. Hugan,
Land Commissioner. Milwaukee. Wisconsin
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-01-26
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VANDERBILT LINES.
! osast Agencies. Excepting One. In Ne
Closed.


brssaio. Jan. -. "A meeting Of the pas.
enasr representatives OF the Vanderbilt
- was held here yesterday 10 consider
leiten relating to the Pacific coast agency
Nleblished at San Francisco two years ago
- 10 fll the vacancy at that agency,
Sesed by the resignation Of William s.
1Alduin, which takes effect April 1. A
nmiitee which visited the agency re-
)aaed that IL was more expensive than was
s1r1nted by the amounted business which
eold be secured.
vas resolved to abolish separate
ncies al Portland and Los Angeles.
nv will be one general agent and
swelling passenger agent and the entire
MY will be covered by these two men.
~ Crane, travelling passenger agent Of
Il esency. was appointed 10 be Mr.. Bald
M successor.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1890-01-26

UTAH ron THE uTEs.
ssuston ca Remove Indians From
Colorado.

WARRINGTON Clry, Jan. %. The Senate
san'issee on Indian affairs today gave a
ssuns 10 delegates from Colorado and
sun concerning the pending bin to ratify
- treaty made with the tie Indians for a
soh OF their present reservation in the
Sssnaest Of Colorado and their removal
another reservation in | tab.
1ees'es testified that the people Of
sseofadc were heartily ia favor Of the re-
la OF the Indians 20 Utah and the
.sansasion Of the treaty, BaShop Ham.
8 'saa aad Delegate CSine Of Utah argaed
hsor Of Increasing the appropriation Tor
ParrhsSe Of reservation in Utah 20
~ TIE amount proposed In the bill.
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