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The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
Mary Anne and Ellen Frances Dough.

Mary Anne and Ellen Frances Dough.
erty, two Irish gifls in the employ of
Barbour Brothers, thread manufacturers
of Paterson, N. J., have deposited with
that firm Sig, 900, every penny Of which
has been saved from their earnings. The
girls came to this country nineteen years
ago and found work in the mill, where
they .have been ever since. The con-
ditions under which this money has been
accumulated are remarkable, since they
show the hardship imposed by labor and
endured by women laborers. Few
American girls could have stood the
ordeal. Employed in the wet spinning
rooul, where the moisture underfoot and
the steam heat overhead made it neces-
cary, for comfort and convenience, to
dispense with all superduous clothing,
they worked without shoes or stockings,
wearing q low-necked and sleeveless
dress from n years end to the other.
In this unsightly garb the expense Of
clothing was reduced to minimum, half
of the t~wenty-four hours being spent in
the mill, and, as their living expenses
were covered by So, the rest of their
earnings remained with the mill-owners,
who, as on encouragement to thrift and
industry, paid them six per cent. in
terost.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
FIG. /. OUTLINE FOR JUMBO.

FIG. /. bUh SOMoo'
To draw an elephant ten times as large
as the one pictured, first work off a space
ten times as large as that illustrated ana
divide it into squares, making eighty
squares on the length and sixty on the
width of it. Then estimate the increased
size of each portion of the animal re-
membering that the length, which is now
bounded by one square, will be extended
through ten squares, and proceed to
draw. You can mark the squares on
heavy, light colored mapping paper;
oyer this spread your drawing paper
For the drawing use a heavy pencil a
crayon or charcoal.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Among the earliest lecturers on Rus,
sian Nihilism in t1is country was John
Baker, now of Boston, an escaped Slbe-
rian exile, who carries the marks Of the
knout on his back. His father was be-
headed in the latter part of the SOS for
participation in a Polish insurrection,
aud he, his mother, sisters and sweetheart
were packed of to Siberia by different
routes. The band Of exiles which in
cluded Baker rose against theif guards
while on their way to Siberia. Some oil
the prisoners were shot down and Others
escaped, Baker being among the latter.
IRE came to this country near the open.
ing Of the war, entered the Union army,
and served till peace was restored. Then
he joined the regular army, and saw ser.
vice on the frontier. The loss of q hand
by an accident forced his discharge, and
re Las since been engaged in literAsy and
other pursuits. Now he is married to an
American lady, and lives in Boston,
where he holds some government posi-
ton. When Mr. Baker first told in this
counary his story Of Russian cruelty and
oppression, il was pronounced untruthful
and greatly overdrawn By Georges Ken
nan who had been to the land Of til,
Muscovlte, but only had q surface glimps,
Of It's institutions and government. Since
his later investigations Mr.. Kennan has
materially changed bis views. MR.. Bak-
erss name Is of course assumed, and be
preserves his homely pseudonym out ol
regard for his friends IN Siberia and il
Russian Poland, for he, like other exiles,
says HasPas Feebgy, i active ii secret
work whicp Ill q hoped may some time
peace md light to his native land.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
DPELoUSAS,

New York receives more than one.
third of the merchandise exported from
Bahia, Brazil, but in return it furnishes
only a million and a half out of a tota
importation of thirteen and a half mill
ions. England, France and Germany
supply the rest. From this country -four,
kerosene, lard, and blue drillings are
shipped; from Europe everything else is
shipped. even to Christmas trees.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
TOWN DRoPERTY EoR GALE
l. OWN Z ROPERTY Tor OAIE

A CENTRALLY lated and desirable
business stand On Main street, OpeIougas.
ccnsisttng Of building suitable for residence
md small store, beiag the property next to
The postoiice. This property will be sold
very cheap for cash, or halt cash and balance
sn terms % suit purchaser. Apply to Nra
Edmund 9. Elupra
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
NEW SHAVING SALOON

HAVING recently built and refurnishe0
u throughout, my Barber Shop, / am
aow prepared, with increased facilities, 10
ssrve the public In farst-cIass style In my
eeW quarters between Brand and Morie EsEs's.
Shaving, Hair Cutting, ShanpooinsS, &C.,
aons In the highest style OF the art. Give
ae O cali. e. A BODEMULLER.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
C. d. STEWART.

CONTRACTOR, CARPENTER AND BUILDER
VIII contract for the erection Of buildings
Of all kinds, furnishing all material e desired.
Work done promptly and at reasonable rates,
Orders through the postof1ce given prompt
attention. Estimates and plans furnished.
Having special facilities for obtaining LuM
DER AT REDUCED RATES, 7 viii give my
patrons the benefit OF the same.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
OPELOUSAS
Female Institute
opELoUsAs, ST. LANDRY PARISH, La.

This Institution is undenominational, prac.
sical and progressive. Discipline firm and
based on sound principles enrolling and d.
veloping character. Honor and self respect
promoted. Methods of training and culture
thorough. TIE curriculum prepares ths
pupil for University or practical life. Ger.
t~ifcates and Diplomas conferred. Buildinpn
comfortable and comm odious. Patronaes
aolicited. For further particulars apply To
MRS. NJ. Nj. HAYES, PRINCIPAL,
Or REV. F. w. LEWIS: First Assistant.
Feb .2tf
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

Charles J. Bonaparte. Of Baltimore, is
the grandson of 9 King and the grand
nephew Of an Emperor. he is a milior.
aire, but lives the life OF q plain Ameri-
can lawyer.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24

An English railway company hss set
apart q special fund from which to re.
ward acts of bravery on the part of its
employees.
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
A. p. Mcneil.
ARCHITECT AND BUILDER
oPELOUsAs. LOUISIANA.

UFELUUSAS, LOUISIANA.
Plans, Specifications and Estimates fur
TSshed for ell manner of buildings, on the
most reasonable teru 8. Contracts taken for
all kinds Of work, in brick, iron, St ne and
wood. Material furnished for repairs and
construction If desired. Plantation and
country work attended to with dispatch. Al.
work first class and satisfaction guaranteed
Orders directed to ?. 0. Box 81 viii receiv
prompt attention ia6tf
The Opelousas courier., 1890-05-24
.IumhO Parties.

We have had the donkey party, and
enjoyed it hugely; now for the Jumbo
party. If you possess the skill to draw
an elephant free hand, you will not need
the assistance of Fig. 1. You will OBJ
serve that the space is marked of into
squares, the length of the elephant being
drawn inside of eight squares, while his
height is included within six squares.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
We Gladly Welcome Him.

Mr.. ? Breslau, of Washington, D c.,
and his accomplished wife, who previous to
her marriage was Miss Clara Gross so popu-
lar in Pomonkey while residing there with
her father several years ago, has rei1oved
from Washington aud opened frst-cIass
general country store in Pomoukey at the
stand where Theodore Gross formerly did bus
.iness Mr.. BresIau is an accomplished gentle
man, an honorable aud reliable business man
who for the eight years previous to his re-
meval to this county he'd the nosition of CON
idential clerk for Lansburg Bio and was
purchaser for one of the departments, in their
great dry goods house in Washington Mr..
Breslsu, when be gave notice Of his intention
TO leave, was presented with bsablifnl and
costly gold watch by the erhployes Of Laps-
burg as a token of thsit friendship and esteem
1t was while Engaged with this firm that he
learned that indispensable requisite, to all
merchants, how to buy, and persons who visit
his store in Pomonkey will end be can sell at
prices which will compare fayorably with any
in the county. We welcome NJ. Rreslas and
family to our county and hope ther viii be
prosperous and eontentsd N their adon,ed
home.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
LOcak BrepIfieS.

! A<V1Wt DFttAttf1s
Get registered next Monday.
Have you heard the news from Maine2
Crops are very fine in this County.
Mrs Or. Smart is visiting the Misses Will
mer, Piney.
Miss Mamie Matthews has returned from a
pleasant trip 10 Hamiltoa, Va.
Jadge Stone has been visiting friends in
Woodyille during the week.
Mr.. } ". wheatey has opened grocery
store in Washington.
The weather predictions are frost the latter
part Of September and cold winter.
Sheriff Adams has moved into the Smoot
House behind the Court House. where be will
keep restaurant.
A postotliee has been established at Mason
Springs. near Glymont, with r. 7. Knott as
postmaster.
The Clerk had Issued up to Wednesday,
The 10th instant, eighty-nine oyster tongers
licenses, up to that date last year he had is
sued butseventy.
Miss Mary 0den Bowie daughter of Ez-
Governor Bowie, will be married in Balti-
more on Tuesday next to Mr.. Thomas
Whiterdge.
From present indications our farmers will
have no canse to complain Of the low price oil
corn THE year. The price seems to be advanc-
ing aud Il is thought will reach IS 70 80 cents
before beginning Of winter.
lgnatus Lancaster, colored who was com
mtted 10 Jail last week in default of bail on a
peace warrant gave the required bdl on
Tuesday last and was released from custody
by Sheriff Adams.
And now We are asout to lose another resi-
dent Of this village. VIM Huntington and
family will leave for Washington on Monday
next. Is he really mad because he was not
included in the call Of indignant citizeas"
The old town of Port Tobacco is slowly but
surely being depopuatcd. Mr.. Wesley Bowie
has just purchased q lot at La Plata and will
commence at once the erection of dwelling
thereon.
If you wait to see our energetic and able
representative, the Hon. S. +. Mudd, succeed
himself go to work and keep a, il until the
-'N~N-Nh - WI dhu gOul WINES VIII DE HFNLi~
fed. Barney will try, but he cannot down
him.
The recommendations of the School Board
Of young HALEY, for ST. Johns College, and
Miss Martin fot Western Md College, have
been endorsed by our State Senator and
these young people have started off for their
respective schools.
The tournament announced to take place
at West latien was held on Wednesday, and
was decided success. large Gro Sd was
in attendance aud the pleasant past time was
enjoyed by all, Mr.. Thompson, of Newport,
crowned the Queen after spirited and close
contest. The ball was held at the old man
sioh and dancing was enjoyed the entire night,
Nezt Tuesday will be field day With the
Democratic politicians in Port Tobacco, as
every order, society and club, holding or
claiming allegiance to the Democratic party
will be present. And in addition to ell of
them will be the indignant cltzens who are
going I'd repair our old court house, noleas
g0teHS.
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Death OF TOWnley ROby.

Mr.. Townley Roby, well known citizen
of this county, died at his hohe in Baltimore
on Sunday last after a brief illness, aged So
years. Mr.. Roby was appointed to a position
in the Internal Revenuv Department in Balti-
more under the Cleveland administration,
aud shortly afterwards removed Ills family to
that city, aud after his removal from his gov
ernrieht position continued to reside there. -
Mr.. Iioby was an active Democratic politician
bat nota bitter partisan, and never allowed
political opinions TO interfere with his per-
sona' friendships. During the War he was
private in the Confederate cataity and Gas
twice wounded He leaves wife and several
T6ITdTen. IT'S remains wer< escorted from"
his late residence in Baltimore to Calvert
Station on Monday by detachment Of the
Society of the Army and Navy of the Confed-
crate States, and were bought down to the
county on she same evening The interment
took place at Trinity Chapel cemetery on
Tuesday.
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sDe8
Club Rates: Tickets for $4,000
Special Rates Arranged with Agents.
Agents Wanted Il : !; 4; i;

in the United States and Bristsh America.
The payment of prizes is guaranteed by a
special deposit of FIVE hundred thousaid dol
lars $500, 900. with the State Government,
and approved by JESUS Arechiga. Governor.
Drawings under the personal supervision of
Lie. Herminio Artea "a, who is appointed By
the Government As Intervention.
'' certify that with the State Treasurer all
necessary guarantees are deposited assuring
full payment Of all prizes Of this drawing.
Hermno Arteaga, Intervention"
Important Remttances must he either by
New York Draft, Express or Registered letter,
American money. Collection can be made by
Express Companies or Banks. Ticket sent d.
rect to management will be paid by drafts on
New York, Montreal, st Paul, Chicago, San
Francisco or City of Mexico. For further in
formation address
JUAN PlEDADj Manager,
may 9-y Eacatecasi Mexico.
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Fatally Sealded

A distressing accident occurred at the
residence of Mr.. j. E Hamilton on sunday
morning last, which resulted in the death of
his youngest child, Bennett Hill, aged IS
months. 1t appears that the family we're
dressing for church when servant brought
In tub Of hot water and the little r-,low in
toddling across the floor stumbled aud en
into it horribly scalding him across the
stomach and breast, from the effects Of which
he died at 3 O'Clock that evening. The little
boy was an unusual bright ana interesting
child for his age. and his sudden and .lrible
death has completely Frustrated BIZ rief-
stricken parents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
Biz PIrrtion.

Dis ElttAiuu.
OR Methodist friends over u years Of
age in this county will have Sin opportunity
in October and November to vote at the larg-
est election ever before held, 1t will, during
that period, be decided by ballot as to the
eligibility of woman as lay delegates to the
electoral and General Conferences. at the
meeting of the General Conference in 1888 the
question of admitting women was brought up
and several women who had been elected del
egates were refused admission 1t was fnai-
ly decided y. subject to vote of all
the members not less than q years Of age
throughout the world 1t will require two
thirds Of all the members within the jurisdic,
lion of the General Conference to insure the
admission of female delegates.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
The New Discovery

You have heard your friends and neighbJrs
talking about it, You may yourself be one
Of The many who know from personal expert
ence inst how good a thing i; is If you have
ever tried it, you are one of its staunch fri;nds,
heeans, the wonderful thing about il is, that
when once given a trial, Or Eiug's New Dis
cosere ever after holds place in the house.
IF Won have never used it and should be afffct-
Al Win a cough, cold or any throat, lung or
chest trouble. secure bottle at once and give
# a f,ir trial. 1t is guaranteed every time, or
money refunded. Trial bottles free at W. W.
Padrett's store.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

Carriers
Popular Cash Dry Goods store,
I'll Market Space, near 18th Street,
Next door to the Boston Variety Stole.
Washington D. G.

Valuable Presents toF Casa Customers
Cash customers will pe,se select one Of the
following presents, with purchase Of 10 90
or over: Two pairs of large size, fine quality,
Danask Towels, worth l so. one dozen,
fine quality, pure linen Damask Napkins,
worth so. A la-ge sibs, handsome Bridal
Quilt, worth so.
Also, Table Dam lsk, Ladies JERSEYS, Bed
Comforts, silver grey blankets, wool underwent
and many other valuable presents too numer-
Gus to mention.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
Wisdom

We find upon examination If the an.
hual statement Of the Commissioners Of Prince
George county that the ainount levied to the
Judges Of the Orphans Court Of that county
is SlS4 co.
The Orphans Court cost this county for
the last fiscal year S654 90. The above
shows tie elsdom of the new law regulating
the sessions Of the Orphans Court IN this
county.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
On a BusincFs "Trip

MI S ". Per-, Of r. + Downham Co !,
Alexandria wholesale liquor dealers, was in
this village on Wednesday last il the interest
bf his firm ,lr Dents sales are on the in
crease in our county for the simple reason
that his goods arc What they are represented
20 be, as everybody who ever had dealings
with this firm, eidet direct ot through their
courteous salesman, car testify. Give them
an order and see it we are aot correct Ia our
statement
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
Steamer Sunk.

The steamer Lady Of the Lake, which plies
from Washington to Norfolk while making a
landing at Point lookout on Sunday II orn-
ing last struck an Oystst bar and knocked
hole in her bottom The steamer was beach
"a and Captain Gtogheghah of the Sue went
alongside Of her and took of her passer gers
and perishable freight and carried them to
Washington. When the Sue left her she was
In an easy position and VIII soon be gotten off.
She was bound from Norf.lk to Washington
at the time of the accident.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
s,,pSMEN WANTED.-E. c. selover

b Co.. the Nurserymen Of Geresai N. Y, re-
o,,sst our assistance in securing for them ore
~ ,,.ore frst.class men, 70 take al agency Ia
mis- OF adjoining counties for the sale Of thsi:
N,.,serv stock. This firm guarantees all stock,
- ,s3ys sslerfes rsugfag from $50 to 500
-. ,sr,, u, and e eses 81 succesrful wot kers.
49,, N ar readers RSt eAsssed for the Sc ,son
(. .slJose time IS not WHISKY employed will do
,a.r n grasp tire opportunity here offered
VA ,gri,e lie above hrIn at once for full part
,;rnlars. good clfssnce ST ~ N 1915.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
Attempted to Break Jail.

Charles Fisher, alias Boston, who was
brought from Washingtoe on Wednesday
last by Constable Carpenter and lodged in
Jail, made an Intellectual attempt TO break
from his new quarters on Sunday night lie
has leg irons on t.: present aud the pro5abili-
ties are that he Will remain where he is until
wanted. He broke the lock on his cell door
aad went down stairs but fti'ed 10 ger open
the door leading into the Yard lie then went
back 10 his cell and pretended that he did
not know who bryke the lock on bis cell door.
His guilelessness dill not keep III eg-irons
which the Sheriff WIZ make him wear until
t0ert EleetS,
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

From James W. 7, Simpson and wife to
Edward A. Lancaster for "Smms Gin"
consideration, $40. Marshall c. Dyer
Emma J. Nutwel for part of Nutwelps
Branch" consideration, SIS. Eliza V.
Neems to P. W. Robertson for "Part of Fair
view" and "Buena VISTA" consideration,
$40. A. Posey aud wife to Eyelena Middle
Ton for "Darby's Delight" consideration,
$500
Mortgages From Eveiena Middleton aud
husband to a Posey on Darby Delight"
consideration, $500 Charles p Wright and
Reginald W Wright to John G. Richmond
on house ami lot; consideration $3.50
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
A Iadv,s Perfect Companion :

new book by Dr. soha Il. Dye one of New
Yorks most skilliul physicians, shows that
pain is not necessary n childbirth, but results
from causes easily understood and oserccme
1t clearly proves that am woman may be-
come a mother without suffering any pain
whatever. 1t also tells how to ovetcorde ard
prevent msruing sickness and the many ottsr
evils attending pregnancy. 1t is highly en-
dursed By physicians every where as the wife's
true priva'e companion Cut this out: it will
s4ve you great pain, ard possibly your life
Send two. cent stamp for descriptive circulars,
testimonials, aud conGdeltiel letter sent in
sealed envelope. Adress FRANK THOMAS
4 Co. Publishers, Baltimore, Md. a 4-cm*
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

Mrs. Chloe swain, an aged lady about
81 years, died ~ the residence of her sou,
Mr. Randolph Swami, near Newport or Wed.
hesday Of last week The deceased lady was
a sister Of Mr. Thomas X. Ching, and lprt
several children, all Of whom ARC grown
iler remains we're inferred in the cemetery at
Newport Episcopal Church on Friday last.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

f. Balnbridge Nundav. ESo CO.. -...s !
ney Clay county, texas. saws. ,.9s y 49,. ,
Electric Bttters with most happv rsySI ou NJ
oroI her also was very how with Ns'art,iI fsyef
ny ,suH 5i' ous was euTed ~ iilneIT tiss n
saved hls life Mr. d, l. Wiltov ~ Iiisrse
Cave. XIV, adds like testimony 81, ~
posl s oel5 I, he would have diedthed i
dy WA ward OF, As well as eure AZ 4 ,arin
Diseases and Tor all kidney, liver ana nsach 4
disorders stands unequtled prir1 nsate
and "a AZ W ". Padgett', sr,.re ''Nt y Gents
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

Spectators are beginning to turn their
eyes in this direction aud W. are satlsfg that
The time is not far distant when our lands
will readily bring two or three times more
than they are now considered to be worth -
DO you wish TO see Thief If you do stop po-
litica discussions aud urite in an earnest Of
Fort to get buyers aud the desired end will
soon be accomplished
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
Painful Accident.

Mr.. Courtney Jenkins, Of Pomohkey,
climbed tree a few days ago near his corn
field for the purpose Of shooting crows. While
preparing 10 shoot one he slipped and fell and
received such painfoi injuries that he was
compelled to call in the services Of physi-
clan. He Is getting all right again.
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Penn-McDaniei

Married, on Tuesday evening last, at I
O'Clock p. m, at the residence of the brides
mother, near Pomfret, Miss ". Louise McDan-
Eel and Mr. James T. Penn, both CT this coau-
". Mr.. Penn will take bis bride 70 Roanoke
City, Va, which will be their future home
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

Elsewhere will be found the new fan td-
yertisement Of Carter, the well-known Wash
ington dry goods merchant Ills is one
Of the most reliable houses in Washington
and Charles countians visiting the city should
not fail to give him a call, at III Market
Space. Read his ad.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12

DR.. J. b. " Gardiner formerly gal
liant Confederate Her, and now a retired
O. s. Army officer, was in Port Tobacco on
Tuesday last lie met for the first time
since the war two Ct his old Confederate
friends, Dr. John T Dgges and J. H. Stone
street, and the three passed several hours to-
gether talking the old times over. 1t was not
rs large a reunion of Gonfederates as are ire
quently held, but was equally as pleasant to
each of the trio.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1890-09-12
The Harvest Moon.

The moon which was full on Sunday was
not the harvest moon. The harvest moon is
the full moon on or nearest the autumnal
equinox, and is regarded as particularly ia
vorabe to ngricultur.sts, because after it fulls
it rises from night TO night more nearly after
sunset than any other full moon of the year,
thus prolongiug the light needed for securing
crops. The harvest moon this year does not
arrive until September 2sth, when she will
aid alike farmers and sentimental couples.