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The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
An Empress and Her Five Boys.

A correspondent describes the daily
ife of the German Empress and the five
little Princes at Sassnitz, where they
have been staying. Every day schools
and other institutions in the neighbor-
hood make trips to Sassnitz to see the
Empress and her boys, and there are plenty
of opportunities for doing so, for the
Empress is as fond of being on the water
as the Emperor himself. The Empress
has already been several times on the
beach, together with the Princes; the
four elder boys wear blue sailor suits and
straw hats with long ribbons. Prince
Oscar, the youngest, who is dressed all
in white, is carried about by the nurse.
The Princes climb about among the
stones, trying to find curious stones or
other treasures of the deep. The EN-
press herself takes part in this search as
well as in the other amusements of the
Princes on the beach. The thoughtful
kindness of the Empress was
shown in a little incident which
occurred a few days ago. She had
come down to the beach with her
four sons - the Crown Prince had re-
NAMED at home for lessons-and was
sitting down under a fine old beech not
far from the bathing place for gentle
men. The police would not let the gen
tlemen pass who were on their way to
the cabins. When the Empress noticed
that one of the latter was carrying a
bathing towel she made inquiries, and
was informed that some of the gentle
men were on their way to the bathing
place. She got up at nee and sent an
apology to the would-be bathers to the
effect that s'she had not known it wa
the hour for bathing" The Princes
were also called away, and Prince Ethel
marched off whistling a merry tune. The
Empress keeps to her habit of rising
early, and the two eldest Princes take a
not sea bath every morning at eight
o'clock. In a few days time the EN-
press hopes also to begin sea bathing.
The costumes worn by the Empress are
as simple as possible. AS a rule, she
wears a black wooden dress,a close fitting
jacket and a large straw hat trimmed
with black ribbon.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
Bird Land.

: According to Captain Wissman, Of the
German-African Exploration party, the
paradise of birds can be found on the
shores of a reedy lake communicating
with the southwestern extremity of the
Albert Nyanza. Flamingoes, cranes and
countless swarms of smaller water fowl
haunt the cane-brakes of the lagoons,
aud at sunset literally>darken the sky in
rising en- masse on their way to their
roosts in the shore thickets. Those
thickets, besides, swarm with parrots
and honey cuckoos, and with a species of
thrush that Intervene whole treetops
with their nest colonies, aud at the APP
proach of a hawk set up a chorus of
shrieks that can be plainly heard at a
distance of two English miles .-Nem
York Koice.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

On the mend
the consumptive who's not be-
reft of Judgment and good sense.
He's taking DR.. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery. If taken in
time and given a fair trial, it will
effect a cure. Consumption 10
Lung-scrofula. For Scrofula, in ita
myriad forms, and for all Liver,
Blood and Lung diseases, the Dis
covery" is an unequalled remedy.
It's the only guaranteed one. Ii
it doesn't benefit or cure, you get
your money back. You only pay
for the good you get.
Discovery" strengthens Weak
Lungs, and cures Splitting of Blood,
Shortness of Breath, Bronchitis,
Severe Coughs, and kindred affec-
tions. DoE't be fooled into taking
something else, said to be "just as
good" that the dealer may make o
larger profit. There's nothing at
all like the Discovery" It con-
tains no alcohol to inebriate ; no
syrup or sugar to derange di.
gestion. AS peculiar in its cura-
tive effects as in it's composition.
Equally good for adults or children.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
THE FARM AND e D
3 NJ OF TIE Potato.


One could almost say that man is one
OF the worst enemies of the potato, if
we may judge from the manner in which.
ne sometimes neglects one of his best of
vegetable friends. While it REQUIRES a
warm, rich soil, he gives it q water
soaked clay bed, and when the feeble
plants ONE to the surface no
ment is given them to struggle against
the weeds that threaten to choke out the
last spark of life.
Many insects prey upon the narcotic
heritage of the potato, the most d~estruc-
tive Of which is the Colorado beetle.
But with this well under subsection by
a fully understood plan of applying
London purple or Paris green, there re-
mains 10 only to develop the methods
OF overcoming the blights and rots, the
worst of which is the so-called well rot.
This Is due to the growth Of a low form
OF vegetation closely related to the mil
dew Of the grape. 1t first appears on
the leaves as frosty patches, and from
there it grows down the stems, and final
ly Its slender threads reach the tubers.
causing them to rot.
From the 5act that the leaves are first
attacked, and the rot works down the
stems to the potatoes, it is evident that
when the leaves and stems are dying
prematurely the tubers should be dug at
once. Let the potatoes dry thoroughly
in the field after digging, and store only
the sound ones in a dry place with a
good circulation of air. Avoid a damp,
poorly ventilated room. The vines aud
all decayed tubers left in the field should
be burned.
As preventive measures at planting
time it may be suggested that a second
crop should not be grown where the pre-
vious crop failed from the rot. The
seed should be free from the trouble, and
therefore only sound potatoes are suit
able for planting. Early varieties,
planted early, are most apt to escape,
for the rot does not get started usually IN.
Til midsummer. Experience has demon.
strated that it is best to hill the potatoes
somewhat at the blowing, as many germs
of the disease fall from the leaves and
are washed down to the tubers with the
rains. -American 4~9ricuturist.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

tune, it has at least indicated the road TO
a better income. If the crop was straw
berries, the experience gained will enable
one to duplicate it to better advantage,
with a better knowledge of the most de-
sirabie varieties for his locality. Then
another acre may be put in raspberries
and blackberries, which will follow the
strawberries in the season of harvesting
and marketing. One each may be put in
currants and gooseber1ies, which among
small fruits best bear shipping, and viii
enable the cultivator to test the value of
other markets after the home trade has
been supplied. Plums, cherries, peaches,
ETC.. will follow in their natural order,
until the fruit farm, large or small. be-
comes an accomplished fact, and then, if
it is managed as a systematic business, it
will be strange indeed if it does not yield
a handsome return for the capital and
labor invested.
Fruit is every year becoming more
plentiful in our markets, and the in
creased consumption keeps pace with the
supply. If this condition forbids great
profits to the individual specialist in
fruit culture, it improves the chances for
the best interest Of agriculture at large.
1t is better that many should be able to
acquire a competence than that one shall
make a fortune, and it is one of the be-
nign influences of our progressive agri-
culture that we can put within the reach
of all classes. the most wholesome CT
foods. Fruits which were once known
only as delicacies by the masses are now
upon their tables daily in their respec-
tive seasons.
As our population increases, farmers
all through the great eastern and middle
sections of the country cultivate mainly
the smaller and more delicate products
of the soil. The orchard, the garden,
and the dairy will take the place of grain
fields; and the farmer who plans to
follow this line, content with moderate
returns, will not be the one to exclaim
that fruit-growing is Improbable
american AgrienltUrist.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
Tired Of Making His MARX

James Robinson, tall, robust, with a
sandy complexion and forty years o age,
has spent almost his entire life mining in
the mountains of the West. Two months
ago he went to Kansas City, Mo-, from
Phnnix, Arizona. He could neither
read nor write. During the past eight
years he has been engaged in the trans
action oil business involving the buying
and selling Of mines, through which he
has been placed in comfortable circum-
stances financially. His ssmarko had
been attached to deeds and contracts 50
often that he was brought to realize the
necessity of an education. Hence his
presence 10 Kansas City. Mr.. Robinson
has applied himself assiduously under the
direction Of q private tutor and can now
read and write. He says he will remain
anotae. month in Kansas City and then
return to Arizona to look after his mining
interests. After the lapse of ! few
weeks he viii return to pursue his edu.
cational course. In three years time be
expects TO have ! good business educa
ton, supplemented with the enbellish
ments Of literature.-Cnscago Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.

The best fed fruit tree is the last one
attacked by insects.
1t is cheaper to haul than to drive the
fat hogs to the railway station.
Frost is blamed for killing many an
orchard tree that is starved to death.
1t is economy to dispense with fences
as much as possible, and it is convenient.
The roads of a neighbofSood are a strong
indication of the character of its inhabit-
ants.
There is nothing so easy to grow in
this world as weeds; and nothing else is
SO proitless.
TIN farm may not yield big profits, but
is the5e any other calling so sure to gain
a mania living?
The secrets of large yields always and
everywhere are rich soil, good seed and
thorough tillage.
Glover and oat straw fed together furn-
ish more nutriment, pound for pound,
than timothy hay.
A trotting match between the cows
and the dog may be interesting, but it
does not make butter.
You are under no obligation to loan to
the person that does not promptly return
articles in good order.
Save up all the manur you can and
spread it on your land next fall and
plow it under lightly.
We want to get rid OF scrub land and
scrub farming, as we'll as of scrub stock.
Grade up all along the lile!
Mr.. w. H. Gilbert, a New York dairy
expert, says ttthe man who takes care of
the COWS makes the butter
score of farmers fail because they
try to do something other than farming,
where one fails b. sticking to farming.
If your horses shrink from you, when
you enter their stalls, do some detective
work on your hired help, or-yourself.
Shelter your wagons, Flows aud other
implements from the u as well as from
the rain. One is about as destructive as
the other.
Get a stencil and put your name on
your larger farming implements, sacks,
etc. Get a die, and stamp your name on
smaller implements.
RAet and repair your fences during the
interval between laying by and harvesting
the crops. Make the fence straighter,
build it up higher and be sur to stop all
the big cracks.
1t is a curious fact that some msn
would rather make five dollars by trad
ing horses than twenty-five dollars by
housing farming implements.
A COW that has to get her living by
gnswing the parched pasture, under an
August sue, without other feed, is not
likely to make q great show at the pail.
It is said that a mixture Of two parts
by weight of cottonseed meal to one of
good hard wood ashes make almost a per-
feet fertilizer for general crops. Try it.
One of the very finest fertilizers for
melons is old Jones, gathered up and re-
duced by plaAng them in alternate layers
with ashes the previous year to using
them.
Prepare your land for fall turnip
patches. Breakit up deep and thoroughly
and harrow well. Be sure the ground is
well MANFRED. An old COW pen is n
Of the best places about the farm for a
patch.
The price of the cow does not indicate
her value as a producer. Gilt edged but
ter is something that depends on how it
made. The COW gives the milk, but
upon the management Of the milk, cream
and butter depend the quality.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
BREAKING A coLr no THE CARS.

IL SAALSs
One morning last spring a traveller ap-
preaching a country railway station no
ticed a man holding a young horse some
twenty rods distant from the track, upon
which a train was then standing. The
mans left hand grasped a strong leather
halter at the point where it is fastened to
the leading line, while his right hand
held firm hold of a heavy strap buckled
loosely about the horses throat. The
man, who was speaking to the horse in a
low voice, presently began moving with
him over the open space toward the
locomotive, which thus far was perfectly
silent. The horses open nostrils and
erect ears showed him to be somewhat
excited at the strange aprarition, but he
evidently felt assurance in his keeper, by
whose side he had moved with short and
nervous step over perhaps half the dis
lance between himself and the train
when the locomotive suddenly let off
steam.
The terrified creature turned like a
flash, and in 50 doing for an instant
swung the mans feet clean off the
ground! But before the horse made the
FIRST spring In the opposite direction the
mans feet were again on solid earth and
he lost hold with neither hand, although
the horse dragged him beyond the place
Of starting before he could be stopped.
Casting his eyes around at the still hiss
ing locomotive the horse again sprung
forward, but coald no more free himself
from the man's hold than a rat could es-
cape from the teeth of a terrier. After
afew more futile attempts the horse again
turned around, and this time found him
self able to endure the sight of aiocomo-
tive. Thus he stood for perhaps two
minutes with staring eyes and quivering
muscles. After a little the steam was
shut off, when the man loosed his hand
from the strap around the horses throst
and with it began strokiug his neck,
still speaking to him in the same low
toned voice.
Soon the horse became quite composed,
whereupon the man, again grasping the
throat strap with his right hand, urged
him toward the train as before. With
sii1uJ SbOD5 uuN SuOIto VI iu4ulIJ 1AC
horse permitted himself to be led again
toward the locomotive which, when he was
about the same direction from it as the
other time, burst forth into a second
kissing, quite as loud as was the first.
Again was repeated the scene already de-
cribed, but the horse did not drag the
man so far as before, nor did he require
so long a time in which to be quieted.
The steam shut off again, and the man
and horse once more approached the
train, which now moved away from the
station. The last glimpse Of them showed
the horse watching the now accustomed
terror and the man by his side still
grasping the head of the leading line
and stroking the horses neck-a beauti-
full and expressive illustration of the
power over an intelligent animal of mans
courage, kindness and patience.-Neo
England Farmer.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
DOES F-RrT-aRowISe rAYY

Fruit-growing as a whole Is, without
doubt, i profitable occupation; yet the
majority Of farmers who engage In It are
probably disappointed because their OK
pectations have been placed SO high that
the result must necessarily fall below
their hopes. Estimates for future profits
are often based upon prices received il
the home market for fruits brought from
4 distance. Especially is this true re
oarding small fruits. The grower natu,
rally reasons that his home grown fruil
will 10 into the market in 50 much PCT
Ter condition than that which IS shlpped
from d distance that it will bring quits
ID good j price. even II somewhat late'
III season. But BIZ the time hls plants
are grown and the fruit Is ready ioi
mar et the condition may have changed
some other grower, not 80 very fal
away NAV have found the excelIeni
openine offered BY the am market, ant
Is there as 4 competitor. His neignbori
have been inspired BY the same idea 2
about the same time, and are hardly 9
season behind him with their products.
or his first crops, owing TO imperfect
methods Of cultivation and handling,
knowledge of which can only be obtained
by experience, hare failed to come up to
the high standard of his hopes. These
drlIbacks may lead him to the conclu-
siou. If he Is d ma easily discouraged,
that fruit-growing is not profitable. Yet,
-sxh Ill thaea Announcements, it is
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11
Potato Blight in Ireland.

Speaking at a league meeting at Dublin
Mr.. Timothy Healy, referring to the po-
tato blight in Ireland, said nothing stood
between the people and starvation during
The coming winter. The sufferers might
not legally withhold rents, but the man
who paid rent and left his family to
starye was little better than IN assassin.
IF il was found necessary to appeal to the
irish IN America and Australia, the as
sistance thus obtained ought not to be
shared by any man who had paid rent
during the preceding twelve months.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

New under pe%tticoats of white batiste
have sprung into favor. They have dots
of black or dark blue scattered over
them. They have one %lounce, with but
tonholed edge and a few rows of tucks
above; the skirts wash perfectly. Shot
silk petticoats in a great many shades are
also worn by fashionable ladies.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

FITS stopped free by DIR. KLIEE's GREAT
NERVE REsToRER. No Fits after first days
use. Marvellous cures. Treatise and 50 trial
bottle free. DIR. Kline 1881 Arch ST., Phils. Pa,
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Halls Catarrh Cure is a liquid and is tar en-
internally y, and acts directly upon the bid cd
and n ucous surfac S of the syst m. Send
for IL stinoDials. free. Sold by Druggists, 75c..
F. J. CHFNEY & Co, Prcprs., Toledo, o.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

The topsr's motto 10 "Live for ic.Gsy
but he rmplovs two d's.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

Beechsm's Pills cot like magic on a weak
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

Germany manufactures ORE SO, 600,
900 worth Of childrens tors every year.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

the ma wto ts r,lhtt is seldom left
The Opelousas courier., 1890-10-11

rrnszy STUDY, housekeeping. business torinss
- Penmansnip, Arithmetic, ohortaand, etcs
= thoroughly taught by MAIL. Circulars rec
BryaBt's College, 435 Malu ST., hhltaIo, y;
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-02-17

Cardinal Manning Gives It His Ap.
prevail.

Cardinal Manning has written the following
letter to Richard Fleischer. editor of the
Deutsche Recue, by whom he was asked to give
his opinion on the emperor's action in sum-
moning conference Of the nations on the
labor question:
''Sir: You ask me what think Of the invita-
ton OF the emperor Of Germany to the
European powers to meet in conference on the
subject of labor and the state of the million
in every country who live by the wages OF
labor. think this imperial act is the wisest
and worthiest that has proceeded from any
sovereign Of our times.
'Ths condition Of the wage-earning people
OF every European country 10 grave danger to
every European state. The hours of labor, the
employment Of women and children, the scanti-
ness Of wages, the uncertainties Of employ
ment, the fierce competition fostered by modern
political economy and the destruction Of do
mestic life resulting from all these and other
kindred causes have rendered it impossible for
men to live human life.
How can . man who works fifteen or six
teen hours q day live the life Of father to his
children! How can q woman who is absen,
from home all day long do the duties of q
mother? Domestic life is impossible, yet on
the domestic life OF the people the whole politi-
cal order OF human society reposes, II the
foundation be ruined what will become of the
superstructure?
The Emperor William has, therefore, shown
himself to be q true and far-sighted statesman ~
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SHOT FROM AMBUSH.
An Old Man Killed In His Tracks by q
Jealous Negro.

John Hood, the aged father Of Sheriff Hood
Of Chester county, Sc, was brutally murdered
from ambush Saturday night by negro named
Brown. The circumstances Of the affair show
that it was cold-blooded assassination with
out palliation or excuse.
Hood was about seventy-fve years Of age.
After supper he lighted his pipe and took a
str oil on the street. When he reached a dark
corner he was fred on, two loads of shot enter
ing his body and killing him instantly. The
body was then rolled by the murderer into q
ditch, where it was discovered early next morn
ing.
A chain Of circumstances fastened the crime
upon Brown, who was found with an empty
gun, recently discharged, in his possession He
was placed i'll Jail not moment too soon. Sam
Hood, the jailer, and grandson of the murdered
man. when he learned the circumstances OF the
crime, started for Browns cell, pistol In hand.
but was persuaded to desist. There is a great
deal of excitement in the town. In Chester the
30 great that members Of the city council and
other citizens armed themselves and went on
guard at the Jail. The facts were telegraphed
TO Gov. Richardson, who ordered Brown to be
taken to Columbia under guard. The officers
succeeded in locking up the lynching party and
Brown was taken of in charge of two deputies
and two aldermen. 1t is learned that Brown
had separated from his wife, suspecting her OF
infdelity. He stationed himself near the house
and fired on the first person who approached.
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Not to BE Outdone.

From the St Paul Pioneer Press
When the recent charity ball for the benefit
Of local hospital was held in the Auditorium,
Chicago, the managers of the affair, fearing
that the caterer engaged would not be able
properly to provide for all the guests, asked
Mr.. Bemis proprietor Of the Hotel Richelieu
no. far from the Auditorium, if he could not
take care Of the overflow. Mr.. Bemis said he
could and would on the condition that he be
allowed to turn over to the hospital every cent
he received from the charity ball patrons
There could be but one response to such an
offer, and the day after the bah Mr.. Bemis gave
the managers his check for $500
The regular caterer-whose name Is not at
hand-heard that Mr.. Bemis had contributed
(though he was not advised az to the amount),
and, not to be outdone, hurried TO the physi-
clan in charge Of the beneficiary hospital and
thus unbosomed his desire:
doctor, don't want to be behind these Eel.
lows IN goodwill to your hospital. and want to
know il . contribution from me will be &C.
cepted?"
Certainly, you are very kind" said the
pleased physico, land We very much sppreci-
ate your generous intent"
Thought you would" said the complacent
caterer. We've got three or four dozen good
cold quail left over from last nights provisions,
and III be glad TO send EN- right up for the
patients to eat"
What the doctor replied ID mot Of record,
but the caterer didn't send The quail
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Driven From the State.

The White Cap element seems to be coming
to the front again in certain sections Of Yves,
Virginia. At Rockport, Wood county, Charles
Smith and his wife were taken from their
homes and numerically beaten on the bare
back with hickory withes and compelled to
leave the county and the state. The family
passed through Petersburg yesterday and told
a horrible story Of their sufferings and treat
ment. The wife says that after whipping her
husband the mob caught her as she was trying
to escape from the house with her children
and tied her to tree. She was then beaten
until the blood came. Mrs. Smith says the sole
cause Of the outrage was her resistance to the
improper solicitation Of citizen Of her neigh
borhood. At Clay City q woman was also
driven away by a mob who visited her house
firing guns and revolvers and tied q note OF
warning and bunch Of hickories to her door,