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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-03
TMNFDTArFLY AFTER THE

MEDIAT ELY AFTER THE
4 ABOVE SALE, say az o'cio X, shall sell iy
public auction. on the prentice, nat AllitA,-
TIVE DETACHED TWO-o lOHl FRAME
DWELLING No. go south Pine street, on Tho
souta side OF Pine between Beverley ana Alb0-
marie streets: z rooms, in nee order, with CIV
water, gas. bath room. cliyorts, * p. and lOl az
fine size, with size and rear-alioys. A tho
roughly comfortable and desirable home in
good neigho0rhood. VIII command 8eoa toushS
and pay well a. an Investment
apI j.. y. ELAN
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1890-04-03
ARRIVE AT RICHMOND;

ssiss = ~ From Atlanta aai Augusta
g5 A. 81. Prom Amelia Courthouse.
40 p. N. Prom fasIfh
KS r. ~. At Maaclrs.er, from Clover
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06

steady, settled, and careful, and oversee
our own affairs, with our own eyes, and
not trust too much to others; for, as
poor Richard says,
II never saw an oft removed tree,
Nor yet an oft removed family,
That thrOye so we'll as those that settled DO.
Aud again, three removes are rs bad
as a fire; and again, keep thy shop, ana
thy shop will keep thee ; and again, II
you would have your business done, go;
if not, send. And again,
He that by the plough would thrive,
Himself must either hold or drive
And again, the eye of the master VIII
do more work than both his hands; and
again, want of care does us more dam
age than want of knowledge; ana
again, not to oversee workmen, IS 10
leave them your purse open.
Trusting too much to others care IS
the ruin of many; for, i'll the affairs OF
this world men are saved, not by faith
but by the want of it.
But a mans own care is profitable
for, il you would have faithful ser
want, and one that you like, serve your
self.
A little neglect may breed great mis-
chief for want of nail the shoe was
lost; for want of II shoe the horse was
lost and for want of horse the r'de'
was lost, being overtaken and slain ny
the enemy all for want of little care
about a horse shoe nail.
So much for industry, my TRENDS
and attention to ones owh business
but to these we must add frugallty, Il
we would make our industry more cor
taiply successful. A man may, II III
knows not how to save if he gets, keel
his nose all his life to the grind stone
and die not worth a groat at last.
A fat kitchen makes lean will; an'
Many estates are spent in the getting,
Since women for tea, forseok spinning AIT
knitting, ,..-, ,,, .,,;,
| And mon for punch lorsooh ne"lhs I'LL" SP'''
ting
If YOU would be wealthy, think o
saving as we'll as getting. The Indie
have not made Spain rich, because he
out goes are greater than her incomes.
ITO be continued and finished IN on" "ttI
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
T. GEORGE CHACHERE,
A r @ FL 1T II CT
ADnaEnxnS.pg Wn
SRHHelOlaSas. Ia.

Plans and specifications furnished for all
STYLES of buildings. Old houses remodcled. II
you need anything in the building line, intend
building new house, or having your OLD one
remodeled, consult me and save money.
make no charge for any information given
in my office, but when | have to go out anu
take measurements and make sketches,
small fee will be charged. To- | make It
point to answer all letters asking for building
advice Respectfully, I. G. ClIACHERE.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06

The New Orleans Picayune is one of the
newsiest and most reliable papers pub
lshed Its Editorials are judicions and
timely it gives all the news without fear
or favor: it's Associated Press and Special
Southern kilograms cover all important
Foreign and Domestic News; its Com
mercial and Market Reports are complete
and are accepted standards; its Letters
from New York and Paris. and the
Special Contributions of Pearl Rivers,
Catharine Cole, Mollie Moore Davis,
Jennie June, Marie Points and others are
unfailing sources of interest and informa-
ton and are Of high order of literary
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06

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Or you are all worn out, really good for nothing
it IL general debility. Try
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
Their Business Booming.

Probable no one thing has caused such
a general revival of trade at F. E. Bal
ley's Drug Store as their giving away to
their customers of SO many free trial
bottles of DR. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption. Their trade 10 simply
enormous in this very valuable article
from the fact that it always cures and
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ma, Bronchitis, Group and all throat
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
Would Not Take $5, 900 and be with
out 'Hed-Ake."

The Rev John T. McBryde, Pastor OF the
Presbyterian Church at Marshall, Tex, writes:
Gentlemen: have relieved several OF my
acquaintance at Dallas, Sherman and Marshall
OF severe headaches and neuralgia without a
utes. would not take five thousand dollars a
year and live without Preston's "Hed-Ake,' OF
It's equal, which have yet to find. My prayer
is that the world may know Of your most won
derful discovery. for can call it by no Other
name, JOHN T. MCBRIDE.
For sale by all druggists. Fifty cents a bot
tie.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES,, U. 8.
WASHINGTON, ID. c., Jan. II, 1890.
The Preston Chemical o., Galveston, 3eras:
1t affords me pleasure to add my testimony
to that of hundreds who have experienced re
lief by the use of your wonderful "Hef-Ake.
Your 0bed't serv't
W. Fl. GRAIN.
Preston's "Hed-Ake' cures any kind Of head
ache in fifteen minutes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
StDag>' Lake Hotel

And Mineral Springs, Baths, Etc. Natures
Own Laboratory. The Most Wonderful and
Renowned Health Resort yet DiscoV
cred situated near Sour Lake sta
ton, on the line of the T. Il N. o.
R.R,
Is now re-opened under new management, with
reduced rates Of board, etc. per week as FOL
lows for rooms in Bachelors Row, ", CORNER
rate ss and SIG; Family Hall, So. CORNER rate
IS to $l2sO); Main Hotel, SO and $40, former
rate $40 to $l6). For less than week, sl.oo 10
81 per day, including water privileges. speclii
Rates to families for the season, or less tline IA
proportion. Children and servants at reduced
rates. A nominal fee of 81 per week VIII pe
charged for use of waters to campers, anu
others not guests at hotel Balm Iickrts one
price to ali, 15c each or for 81. All patntI I
must furnish their own bath towels me fis', 's
will he supplied with good, wholesome looti,
well cooked and served up in Sood style; l'en.S
Of milk and butter and vegetables III season;
Every effort will be made to make the stay VI
visitors pleasant and satisfactory, alld a large
crowd is expected early III the season. FOR
other particulars address ~
''"'A f'' G. G. PARSONS, Prop,
Sour Lake, Texas.
Drs e. A. S. W. BULLITT, Resident fhS stlanS'
Water from the various springs, per Dbl, 20
Dbl. $3.50; Dbl, $3.50, f. o. b., Sour Lake ott
Hon Mineral Tar, per tube, Is anu 2oc', posi-
naid Rates for larger quantities FURNISHED on
application. ! 49,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06

iaHaicdfed.
MR.. EDITOR A certain we'll known
transient resident whose jovlal '"phiz"
is the admiration of the girls and envy
of the boys, was observed to he less am
mated than usual the day after the
0. S. C. ball last week, and as his many
friends would doubtless like to know
the cause of this unusual cloud over his
radiant countenance. | would suggest
that perhaps it was bis dls s, nrt Mt
in being uneeremoniousty enea.e1 ce o',t %,
charming little lady home from the ball !;
but for fear that his scalp may not be
the family" when he gets home, I would
particularly request that you do not give
him away this time, as he has promised
to be q good boy in the future, and wont
do so any more A SYMPATHIZER.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The best salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum, Fe-
yer Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chill
blains, Corns, and all Skin Eruptions,
and positively cures Piles, or no pay re-
qired. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction, or money refunded: Price
as cents per box. For sale by r. +. Bar
eVl,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
pIEAsE OBSERVE :

.,,,o. INV connection with the ST. LANnRi
nrMnCpAT as it's Editor, in no manner prevents
me- from pursuing my professional business as as
an Attorney at Law can easily 40 m moore me
onnosite the law office of Messrs ESttiette a
Hnure where may be found az az p. SM
hours, ". NNieiI'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06

Proceedings of political AIN, la'f Of
~ ings, obituary notices, t SaIaS o.
thn ana m eas b wl pa ID }"r r"rrs
h t,etarasted will please bear this in mimi.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
EOR SAEI, ebRs RENT.

yMNiIE central business stand on Main street
4 known rs the Claude Property and snlfl-
bic for any line of business, will be sold cheap
or rented at n low figure. For terms and par
ticuurs apply to W, X. Cochran. at Sheriff
office. Opelousas. dcc"tl
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
AGENTS WANTED
DIR. TALMAGE'S NEW BOOK,
Covering his tife's cork and great trip " To,
Thronph and From the Christ Land, =" entitled

Covering his life's cork and great trip " To,
Through and From the Christ-Land," entitled
"PROM MANGER TO THRONE"
Embracing new Life of Christ, and Story
of Palestine and its People, illustrated with
over 400 wonderful engravings Of scenery in
Holy Land, copies of old masters, and famous
pictures from the Land and Times of the Saw
Tor also grand picture Of Jerusalem on the
day Of the cruciixion, in ne colors and ten
feet in length. This is Dr. Talmage's
life work and his greatest book. Orders are
now pouring in from all parts of the civilized
world. You will never have another like it.
l,OOO, 600 copies will be sold the first year.
Agents should drop all else and secure terri
tory. Such chances come only once in life
time. Exclusive territory given-full protee
ton. The most remarkable and wonderful Of
all books about the Land, Times, and People
of the Bible. Go to work Now and you will
make hundreds Of dollars. Territory going
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Name territory you want, and write at once
for particulars to N. d. MCDONALD & Co,
81 Carondelet street, New Orleans, La. dc
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
Tulane University
OF MA.

Tulane College has four parallel courses
Classical, Literary, ScientitiC and Englheellht,
leading to the degree Of A. 3. OF Ii. > lulaH'
High School has three courses. classical, LII :.
erary aud scientific Mechanical. with MANUAL
Training school. AMI prepares Tor business o
College. The II. Sophie Newconb Melnorla.
College offers facilities for higher ruucation o.
Young Women. with preparatory department.
Next Annual Session begins October LIST, l6!o
Medical College opens Monday, October 2otl.
Law Department, Monday, November l'lu
Catalogues containing full Information ma!
be had upon application to the Secretary OF tue
University.
WI PRESTON JoH>sfoH.
ritS,irui ~ fnft~E"ty
iniCE an,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
The Splendid Financial Showing OF the
Southern States.

An interesting census bulletin has just
been issued which shows the financial
condition of the counties in the United
States. In 1880 the bonded debt Of 243e
counties was $106,7 ,946. and the float
ian debt $1SS53, 500. In 1890 the bond
cd debt of 2729 counties was $13O.74, :
a69. and the floating debt $14,958, 1871.
The net debt in 1890 is $115, s24,e55. ,
During the past decade the bonded
debt of counties of the southern states
Increased only S9,91s,229, as against
916, 1881, 400 in the western states, and
che floating debt Of the southern states
decreased $a07, 400. The southern states,
and especially Louisiana, made an
excellent showing.
Louisiana has the greatest decrease
and Kentucky the least, while Texas
shows @ large increase: Georgia had
this position has been accorded to
Louisiana for 1890. The bonded debt
Of counties in Louisiana was $481, 1888 in
1850, and only $46,500 in 1890, showing a
decrease Of $414 1888 or 90 per cent. The
decrease for Alabama is 16 per cent.
Mississippi increased 80 per cent, or
from $672, 292 to$115, 1906. Arkansas de-
creased 80 per cent.
The table of floating debt of counties
shows large decreases in South Caro-
lima, Louisiana, Mississippi, Tennessee,
Florida and Arkansas. The entire de-
crease from the southern states is 80 per
cent. The floating debt of Louisiana
has decreased from $646,788 in 1880, to
9l10,415 or SO per cent; Alabama de-
creased Az per cent, Mississippi 66 per
cent, Arkansas 81.
The greatest reduction of the gross
debt during the decade is in the par
ishes of Louisiana. which decreased
from S1,1O7,951 to $156,915 or SO pei
cent: Mississippi increased 8 per cent
Alabama decreased IS, and Arkansas 40
Considering the gross debt and the re.
sources of each state, so far as counties
are concerned, Kentucky has the largest
sinking fund.
The counties of TEXAS show a larger
sum In the treasury than those of any
ether state, while Arkansas is mex
largest. Then came Alabama, Tennes
see, Georgia and Mississippi. Louisiana
has total available resources. $1S2,17(
exceeding her gross debt and thus leav'
ing 10 net debt.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-12-06
Epoch.

The transition from long, lingering
and painful sickness to robust health
marks an epoch in the life of the indi-
lvidaal. Such a remarkable event is
treasured in the memory and the agency
whereby the good health has been at
eained 10 gratefully blessed. Hence it is
teas % much is heard in praise Of Elec-
&sse Bitters. So many feel they owe their
teatpfasi0n to health, to the use Of the
Great Alternative and Tonic. If you are
troubled with any disease of Kidneys,
Liver or Stomach. of long or short stand
ina yon will surely find relief by use of
Electric Bitters. Sold at SOC. and 81 per
bottle at r. E. BaileY's Drugstore. 5
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
stage Whispers,

"a DARK SECRET is still announced under
the head of 'Amusements." says the Mirror.
FANNY DAVENPORT will produce "Cleopa-
tra," Sardou's greatest Interpretation, this
season.
A SON was born to Pauline EAllemand on
September in Saxony. Pauline sang here in
the Boston Ideals in 1888.
PAULINE HALL wears $4,000 costume in
the second act of 'Amorita," the front of which
is studded with diamonds and other gems.
ANNIE BOYD will replace Fay Templeton in
the burlesque of Hendrix Hudson" Franklin
Fyle's play of Overlook will be sheIyed for
the present, and given an elaborate production
later in the season.
FRED LESLIE, Nellie Farren, Lettie Lind.
and Sylvia Grey all come to this country this
season with tnei London Gaiety Company.
They open at the Broadway Theater. New
York, on November a
CATHERINE CoGGswELL, Of the warde-
Bowers combination, writing of Dion Bouci-
cault says: ~ don't know where he is now, but
wherever that may be. am sure he is fighting
for the center of the stage"
IMRE KIRALFY's Around the World in
Eighty Days." will soon be seen at the Bijou.
A large ballet is promised and wealth of
gorgeous scenery and magnificent costumes
The specialres are said TO be wonderful. .Imre
Kiralfy is personally conducting the tour.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
Scwickley hociety Notes.

Miss Johnston, of Cooperstown, N. Y, Ii
visiting Mrs. Colin Reed.
Miss Blair left Friday for a short visit to
friends in Meadville, Pa
The Misses Anderson are home after q visit
to friends in Covington. KY.
Mrs James McKown gives faney.work party
Tuesday afternoon from to 5:30.
Mrs H. L H. Blair gives progressive euchre
party, on Thursday afternoon next from to B,
In honor of Mrs. R. J. Cunningham.
Mrs. Joseph Craig gave one of her elegantly
appointed luncheons last "Wednesday in nonor
OF her guest, Miss Donahue OF White Plains,
N. Y. Covers were laid tor a
Mr.. and Mrs. R. D. Osburn, nee Miss Harrell,
of Philadelphia, left on Friday for their future
home in Riverside, Cal During their short
visit here to Mr. Osburn's relatives Mrs OSburn
made a host of warm friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. R. P. Nevin have issued cards
to the marriage of their daughter Elizabeth to
Mr.. Thomas l. Standish, the ceremony to take
place at o'clock Thursday evening, October
16 in the Presbyterian Church. There will be
a reception at the BRIDES home Immediately
after the ceremony.
Miss Cunningham gave two exceedingly pleas
ant progressive euchre parties last week, one
Tuesday afternoon from to 5; the other,
Thursday, between the same hours. The pretty
prices Belleek bouillon cup, silver almond
spoon and silver glove buttoner. were won by
Mrs. s. Cunningham, Mrs. R. ]. Cunningham
and Miss Blair on Tuesday afternoon. The
prizes Thursday afternoon were Belleek
bouillon cup a silver almond spoon, and
silver envelope opener. they were carried of
by Mrs. Edward ONeil, Mrs. F. S. Burrows
and Mrs. ]. Sharp Mcdonald.
One of the prettest of Sewickley's home wed
dings was that last Thursday evening of Miss
Emma Jones, daughter of Mr.. John B. Jones, to
Mr.. Alexander c. Robinson The ceremony
took place at 7:80 and was performed by Rev.
DR.. Robinson, of Allegheny, uncle of the
groom. The bride, unusually handsome
girl, was attended by two little flower girls
Fanny Oliver and Winifred Jones. and Miss
of honor. Mr.. Selden Robinson, brother of the
groom. was best man, and MIR. William Coch-
rane M. D., of Philadelphia, and Mr.. William
Robinson. of Allegheny, completed the bridal
party. After receiving the congratulations of
their many friends. Mr.. and Mrs. Robinson left
for an extended Western trip. Upon their re-
turn they will reside In the valley.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1890-10-05
Other Amusements.

THE Worlds Museum continues to make
ambitious bids for popular patronage in Allie
gheny and with unvarying success. The pro-
gramme this week shows many new attractions.
In the Curio Hall are Natalie Dorondo's den Of
living alligators, crocodiles and armadilloes.
The young lady enters cage Of those poison
Gus reptiles and fondles them as if they were
kittens; Signor Giovanni's beautifully
pIumaged Australian cockatoos, giving re-
markable exhibitions of education and train
ing; the Murray Triplets, John, James and
Joseph age % years; height, "a, 26 and % inches
respectively; Mme Estelle, a very handsome
lightful tricks of sIeight o1hand; Prof. James
H. Burtons famous $4,000 dog circus. best
trick dogs, funniest clown dogs, champion
somersault dogs and the dog that can beat all
In the theater are the following: Ricards and
Fitz. gymnasts; Mons. Mirable Dectu, deaf
mute, who dances and keeps time to the music;
the harmonca in Is different ways; The Ty-
Bells. in their great perch balancing act; Mr..
William Hollis contortionist; Nine. Arta who
walks on the ceiling and turns somersaults in
midair. The business of the Worlds Museum
last week was big; each week since the opening
has been an increase over the previous one.
During the week of October IL Miss Daisy
Beverly will appear In the four.act drama,
"Silver Bird" Miss Beverly has been playing
In first-clasS houses. and recently opened the
Star Theater in Cleveland.
MASTER CLARENCE DALE is from Texas.
He is years old and is a puzzle to science.
Since his birth his head has been constantly
growing until now it is fully 48 inches in Cir
conference. The boy has been secured by
Manager Davis and will exhibit at the Fifth
Avenue Mus cum during the present week. A
number of leading local physicians have ex-
amined the boy and are at loss to determine
the cause of this curious freak of nature. The
skull is healthy and hard as other skulls are.
The boy is intelligent, has most pleas
ing appearance, and converses on most
any subjecr. and is musician of Skill playing
we'll on number of instruments. AS the skull
of the ordinary adult measures about 28 inches,
some idea can be obtained of the size of Master
Dale's head. 1t does not discomfort him In the
least. He is quite pleasant in his manner, has
wavy brown hair and, aside from his immense
head, is, IN features, a remarkably handsome
boy He will not be the only attraction for the
week. On the Roof garden the Montague
family, insJrumentalisss and vocalists
are to appear in regular concerts On
the stage of the theatorium a num-
ber of features and artists can be seen.
Among them Quigley and Edwards, Irish COM
edians; the Rickett's Society, sketch artists;
Aldrich and Kinsley, character change per-
formers; Schedler, the man of mystery, ard
Millie Olive, the handsomesg lady equilibrist
in the profession. Prof. Lyons Will introduce
his laughable Punch and Judy, and there will
be much else to amuse. The opera chairs for
this house are now in place, and it is certainly
all thatlt claims to be-one of the handsomest
family resorts in the country.