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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25
A frustrating Plant.

A remarkable plant has been under
discussion at the London rooms of
the British Association for the Adj
vancement of Science. 1t was ex-
hibited by DIR. Hooker, who gave the
inaugural address as President of the
section of biology. The address was
upon the subject of flesh eating
plants. in the course of which DIR.
Hooker explained and demonstrated
by experiment some of the remarka.
BILE discoveries of the late Mr.. OAR
win.
Among other botanical rarities he
showed plant called "dinnial." the
leaves at the moment being WIDE
open. A fly WAS captured and put
upon one OF the leaves. Instantly
the plant closed like a thing pos, es-
sing animal life.
After few moments the plant
slowly opened and disclosed the fact
that the fly had been completely dis
solved-eaten as it were, A bit of
beef was afterward consumed in the
same way.
Pieces of chalk and cheese were in
stantly rejected by the plant. Prof.
Huxley, who was present, said that
these phenomena formed Il wonderful
problem, and that the plant certainly
had a stomach and a nervous system
of its own.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25
Editing a Newspaper.

Editing paper is very pleasant
business.
Ifit contains too much political
matter, the people don't like it.
If the tYpe are too small, people
won't read it.
Ifthe type are too large it don't con-
tain enough reading matter.
wepuhllsh telegraph reports peo-
pie say they are lies.
IF we omit them they say we haye
no enterprise.
If we have few jokes. people say
we are rattle-head.
If we omit them they say we are
old fossils.
If we publish original matter, they
damn US for not giving selections.
If we publish selections. men say
we are lazy for not writing more and
giving them what they have not read
in some other paper.
If we give man complimentary
notice, we are censured for being
partial.
If we do not. all hands say we are
a greedy hog.
If we insert an article that pleases
the ladies, men become jealous.
If we do not cater to their wishes
bis paper is not fit to have in the
house.
If we remain in the Office and at
tend to business, folks say we are too
proud to mingle with our fellows.
If we 20 out they say we never at
tend to business.
If we publish poetry they say we
affect sentimentaliSm.
If we do not. we have no literary
polish or taste.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

Women seldom stop to think.
True enough, but they never fail to
stop to talk,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

Love is like a pond when it begins
to dry out, all the mud bee mes Wig
ibIe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-01-25

Humility discovers the footprints
Of Christ. ..~.-'
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on Elizabeth Barrett Browning. All the reg
Ii ar departments are rcpirte with choice and
SpaSonabie reading matter.
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25
A Womanss BRIGHT idea.

There is woman over in Massachusetts,
who has made venture that recommends
itself to every person who has any COM
mon sense and who loves little children.
The woman, who is nurse of character
and ability, rented early in the season a
large house with ample grounds on the
outskirts of her quiet village, and fitted
it up simply but comfortably, and with
everything needed to make child happy.
This she has established as summer
home for children whose parents wish
them to have the change Of country life,
but who are unable for any reason to ac-
company them, or where parents who are
making tours upon which it is not advis-
able to take children may send them with
the comfortable assurance that they are
having healthful, happy home, and all
the care that wisdom and experience know
them to require.-New York Evening Sun.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25
Go Home, Boys.

Boys, don't hang around the corner of
the streets. If you have anything to do,
do it promptly, right on, then go home.
Home is the place for boys. About the
street corners and at the stables they learn
to talk slang and they learn to swear. to
smoke tobacco, and to do many other
things which they ought not to do.
Do your business and then 60 home. Ii
your business is to play, play and make
business of it. | like to see boys play
good earnest healthy games. If l was the
town, I would give the boys good spa
cious play ground. 1t should have plenty
of green grass and trees and fountains,
and broad space to run and jump and to
play suitable games. | would make it as
pleasant, as lovely as it could be, and |
would give it to the boys to play in. and
when the game was ended | would tell
them to go homes. s. Scholar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25
Agricultural Notes.

a certain party named all his hens Mac.
duff in hopes they will Say on.
The cheapest egg food is thst which
produces the masG eggs at the least cost.
The Fancier's Journal says that Al, 00O,
900 eggs are consumed every day in the
United States.
The Texas Live Stock Journal ventures
the prediction that in June, 1891, for
smooth 1000 pound Texas steers will bring
in Chicago not less than 81 80 per 100
pounds.
The same principle which will lead to
thoroughness, permanence and care in
making improvements, ought also to be
carried into all details of cultivation and
care of crops and the keeping and care of
stock
The farmer who builds fence imper-
fectly and of poor material not only must
build two when one might have answered.
but in addition usually educates his stock
to be breachy.
A constant personal inspection and
supervision of the crops and stock, and a
cultivated judgment which will enable
him to decide instantly what to do each
Gay, mas uucu w uo Will 'ho PAoA' Va
farming.
When Solomon wrote, BE diligent to
know the state of thy focks, and look well
to thy herds" he showed profound agri-
cultural wisdom, for this is just the point
in which many farmers fail.
If the poultry keeper finds fault with
his business for being on small scale, he
may rest assured that the same rules
which made him successful with few
fowls will, if strictly adhered to. enable
him to realize greater profits in more ex-
tensive operations.
Greater attention should be paid to this
department because the work of caring
for poultry on the farm may be done by
the less robust members of the family, the
growing boys and girls, and the women
folk if they have any leisure time.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

At Lake Charles, La, is
q chartered institution, GOV
erned by a Board Of Trustees
residing in Texas and Louis
lana. The city is on the
Southern Pacific Railroad,
pit miles west of New Or
leans, and 100 miles east Of
Houston and in one of the
most healthful portions of the
South. Two new and COM
modlous buildings already oc-
cupy the College grounds Of
IL acres, and others are to be
erected. The College opens
its Preparatory and Academic
Departments Oct. |, 1890,
offering Classical, Scientific
English and Business courses
under first-class instructors,
It provides a cultivated Chris
tan home for young lanes,
and until the young gentle
mems hall is built, secures
for them homes in carefully
selected families. This Col
lege aims to be thoroughly
Christian, but not sectarian,
and to offer the best opportu-
mites for higher education.
For further information and
Prospectus, address
Rev. HENRY |. HUBBELL, D. D.,
President.
Care Prof. S. A. KNAPP, LII. D.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

Detractols have had much to say abou
the depopulatipg effects of prohibition
but the fact that the census returns o
Kansas show population of $3.50, 600 a
against 10000 in 1880 ought to foreve
put stop to that kind of elimination
Other facts are significant. One 10 tina
Kansas farmers have, during the pas
year, been more prompt in their paymen
of Indebtedness to the manufacturers o
agricultural implemen than those o
either Nebraska or Missouri, in both O
which States the license system has pre-
vailed
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

That Settled It:-"May I kiss your" 1t
was in the orchard. She answorei him
not Picking a leaf from a peartree near
by, she handed it to him. H. thought he
read her answer. Leave" farming, !e
went away. 5 &c gazed at him ia ii: ton
islment, for she had meant her answer to
be, "you have leaf" Alas sap1 % it ali
ended -LGfe
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

Rye is one of the very best crops tAat
can be grown for late tail Of early sprinE
pasturing. 1t is al.o a good early so ing
crop, or if cut green eau be plowed under
as a green manure.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

Farmers wives make more money on
eggs and chickens than their husbands do
from the cultivation of the soil.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

The St. James Budget, thirty -twos
page journal, published in England, ha
it's last page headed postscript. The New
Orleans Picsyune calls its added matter
lagniappe.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

Not I-owe-nic i Mrs. Gazzam --"Y ouI
house is of the Ionic order, isn't 7" Mrs.
Fangle mo, indeed; we don't owe
cent on It,"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25


Both the mc.I.al and results when
syrup Of figs is taken; it is pleasant
Gll ref4e-hing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver uuI Bowels. cIeanses the sys-
TEN e.'a",ua!Iy, ,iispeIs colds, bead
aches end favasa and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy Of It's kind ever pro
duced, pleasing t. the taste and &C
eeptaAle to tie stomach, prompt il
is action and truly beneficial in its
effects. prepared Only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, it's
many excellent qualities commend it
20 all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of FIGS is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
s.sts. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand viii pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do nvs accept any
substitute.
chLlFC2NjA FIG syrup IL.
SAH FRANCISCO. CAL.
LOUISVILLE Ky NEW Y0RA nv
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

A poultry writer says. sit is possible
for any breeder to realize yearly proft
of % from every hen"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25

Why the year 1900 will not be counted
The e leap years is thus accounted for :
utes year is 365 days, hours and 40 min
tes long II minutes are taken every day
to make the year 1851 days long, and
every fourth year we have an extra day.
This was julius Cessr's arrangement.
You may ask, "Where do these II min
utes come from9" They come from the
future, and are paid by emitting leap
year every 100 years. But if leap year is
omitted regularly every Tooth year, in the
course of 400 years it is found that the IL
minutes taken each year will not only have
been pad back, but that whole day will
have been given up. So Pope Gregory
XII, who improved on Caesars calendar in
1882, decreed that every centurial year
divisible by four should be leap year
after all. So we borrow II minutes each
year more than paying our borrowings
back by emitting three years in three cen,
turial years, and square matters by having
leap year in the fourth centurial year.
Pope Gregory's arrangement is SO exact,
and the borrowing and paying back bal
ance so nicely, that we borrow more than
we pay back to the extent of only one day
in 1866 years.-Selected.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25
Show Your Love Nov.
A STORY FOR THE BOYS.

81 have little story to tell you, bows, i
our old nejghbor said to the young people
the other evening. Zone dsy-a long
hot day it had been, tool met my father
on the road to town.
"T wish you would take this package
to the village for me, Jim,' he said, hesi-
tating.
Now, l was boy of twelve, not fond
of work, and just out of the hay field,
where had been at work since day break.
l was tired, dusty, and hungry. 1t was
two miles into town. wanted to get my
supper, and to dress for singing class.
my first impulse was to refuse, and to
do it harshly; for | was vexed that be
should ask me after roy long days work
If did refuse, he would go himself. He
was gentle, patient old man. But some,
thing stopped me--One of Gods good
angels, think.
OF course, father, I'll take it, l said
heartily, giving my scythe to one of the
men. He gave me the package.
"sThank you, Jim, he said. Il was
going myself, but somehow l don't feel
very strong to-day
turned off to the town, and as he left he
put Ills uauO VA LILY GILL, ShyiiS oS oAh,
THANK you, my son. You've always been
good boy to me, Jim
I hurried into town and back again
When came near the house l saw g
crowd of the farm-h hands at the door. One
of them came to me, the tears rolling down
his face.
"sYour father he said. He fell dead
Just as he reached the house. The last
words he spoke were to you | am an old
man now, but have thanked God over
and over again, in all the years that have
passed since that hour, and those last
words were, You've always been good
boy to me-"
No human being ever yet was sorry TO,
love or kindness shown to others. But
there is no pang of remorse SO keen as the
bitterness with which we remember neg
lect or GOODNESS which we have shown tc
loved ones who are dead.-Selected.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25
SUCH A MISTAKE.

once knew young dog, most aristocrattc,
Oh questions of pedigree quite fanatic;
He would hold up one paw,
And tell you, why, law!
He's the most Inbred creature that ever saw
He doesn't know what his great grandparents
were;
He hasn't the spirit of an average cat
He's nothing at all in the world but d eur,
And the wretchedest kind of a cur at that :"
One day In the drawing room langudly stroll1ng.
His eyes round In search Of acquaintance rolling,
Pray, what should he see
But dog, whose degree
Was clearly as vulgar and low as could be;
His coat was of dirty white, notified with yellow;
So rough and unkempt so unlike his own;
He was fat and bow-legged, most ill-looking
fellow,
or the fort that would quarrel for half bare
bone.
He had too, a weakened, illnatured expression
As though he were suffering acute indigestion
Said the young dog, oh, dear!
How did he get in here?
The footmau's neglected his duty, that's clear :
And he growled as he walked away, stately and
slow:
"Oh. society's come to terrible p lss ~
Fer how in the world was the young dog to know
Twas himself he had seen in long looking
glass? Wide AaCGke
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1890-10-25
ALL H@ KATY % N~
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These Guitars are used by the best
gUitarists in the world, and are &C.
knoWiedged by all to be the sweetest
in tone. to have the greatest volume,
the easiest to finger, the only Guitar
manufactured which will stand the
strain Of steel strings (if desired with.
out springlng sounding board or neck.
We guarantee every Harwood against
cracking or splitting. Send for cata.
lOgNes and prices. Guitars sent on ap.
prevail anywhere in the United States
or Canada.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-17
TALK OF THE DAY.

s.How was it didn't see you round
to-day, Wings?" Il was squaring up.
It's the first of the month, you know"
st Joseph News.
A Plain ,Cook-Lady Ito applicant for
place. Are you a plain cook? Appii-
eant-Well, s'pose / cud be purifier
BinghamtOn Leader.
8 Not an Easy Corner-Smithers- Won
der why they don't have a pork syndi-
cate? Blimbers Country bred. con-
temptuouslyl-Did you ever try to cor
ner a pig?-Boston Post.
Humorist-My output of jokes is now
hundred week. Friend-And what
of the returns? Hunorist-About nine
ty. Friend-Dollars? Humorist-No;
jokes.-Hafper' Bazaar.
s'Will You trust me, darling?" Eyes,
Edward, till DEATH" With deep emo
ton the gallant youth enveloped her in
bis arms. And thus another envelope
trust was formed. -Philadeiphia Times.
Aunt kate--I do wish you would give
him more encouragement, Lucy. He
may be little ceneeited, but his wit
never makes you angry with him.
Luey-No. 1t just makes you feel sorry
: for him Life. sr-'
Wanted LIZ straightforward {eanght
i'll the storm)- Look out how your hold
IR2 IifdG SfOWlef. otfSedHt (WlpfHg HIS
lipSl-I amt spilling it. Colonel-No:
but holding it in that way drop of rain
may fall into it.-Judge.
The One She Longed For Never Came
Aunt Jahe-You shouldn't be SD free
with the gentlemen, Kate. Look at
Miss Pradely over there. See how re-
served she is. Kate-Reserved? Yes,
for the man who will never come.-Bos.
ton Transcript.
Very Accomplished Miss de Muir
How charming you look to-day! Miss
de Meanor Slightly dyspeptic)-I regret
that | cannot say as much for you. Miss
de Muir (sweetly}-You could, dear. if
you were as accomplished liar as
am.-Puck.
''Miggs is the most aesthetic fellow /
ever came across" said Gus de Jay. IL
never noticed any especial tendency in
that direction" why even one even
ing when ] went out rowing with him
he said several times that he wanted me
to trim the boat. "-WaShington Post.
A Clear Case.-.Shadbolt. / am going
to sue old BilIus." What has he been
doing. Dingdss.' HE told friend of
mine the other day that | was dead
beat, a chronic sponge and walking
confidence game. Can't l make him
prove it?" Sadly ''You can, Dinguss
you can. Chicago Tribune.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-17

doubt that Mr.. MILLER is a good man
and is good friend to the president;
but these good qualities do not qualify
him fer the exalted station of o supreme
court judge. There is He occasion to
convert the highest judicial tribunal of
the land into pension service for the
benefit OF the personal friends of presl-
dent. nor to make of it all asylum for
broken-dewn politicians. The objee-
ton to Senator WILSON'S appointment
is that he is more of a politician than a
lawyer Besides. he is getting too old
for active judicial service. THERE'S more
appropriateness in the suggestion of
Secretary MOBILES name for the place,
because he is a man of good repute as a
lawyer and has the physical vigor to
perform the oneroas duties of the sta
ton.
The name of Judge NELSON, of this
city, has been mentioned among the pos
Sibllities: but it is only bare possible
lty that the appointment should fall his
way. Net that Judge NELSON does not
merit the appointment, for he is pre-emi-
nently fitted to adorn any judicial posi-
ton; but the HARRISON administration
is too deep-seated in its partisanship to
bestow honors, however merited, on a
Democrat. IL the late Gordon Z. COLE
had lived, it is not improbable that his
name would have been urged with some
show of success. But at this moment
we fail to recall the name of another
Minnesota Republican lawyer whose
rpnutation and inffupnep aam hi peff
render it probable that Minnesota is to
be recognized in the appointment of a
successor to Judge MILLER.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-10-17
JOHNNY,s GUN.

In this naturally favored part of the
country at this time of the year there is
usually much choice game to tempt the
boys III the country. The prairie poul
try are very teethseme, and the obese
ducks and geese tarry by the waters as
they migrate to their winter resorts to
afford targets for those who would
gather them in. Farmers and their
boys naturally want to keep few guns
on hand for this exercise OF other emer-
eencies. They nearly always buy the
breech-loaders costing from SIS to S25.
These are all imported, as there are
none made in this country equal to them
in quality that can be sold at these
prices. This is due to the fact that the
foreign artisans have acquired special
facility in that work from the training
of a lifetime. The lack of this skilled
labor can only be supplied by time.
Under the old duty there was all ad va
lorem duty on all guns, but the Nc
KINLRY act adds specific duty, which
is IS on all guns costing over s12. Ii
the farmer or his son has been paying
SIS for his breech Header, he will now
have to pay $24. There is no more added
to the highest-prieed guns. The fort
innate fellows who come out in the pri-
vate cars OF railroad officials for little
sport with their ST5 and 500 guns have
only this 81 additional to pay. In the
case OF the farmers gun it is SO per
cent, but Oh the $75 article it is about 8
per cent. The case is an Illustration
r.f tt.k. al .-.tA &C
policy as embodied in the Republican
legislation. When Its effects are traced
they will be found, as rule, to fall
most heavily upon the people of small
means. The rich are protected.