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The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

"What with the electric lights and the
milliners, backed by the feather headed
danes Of fashion," muses. an obseryanf
lazy ~ the Chicago Herald, ssthe rare Of
birds will be extinct in d few more de-
oades, The infant of the future viii
never bear q robin sing or know the rap
ture Of discovering q nestfull Of blue
eggs in Q tangle of apple blossoms. Birds
win rank with ~Ieviathans, mastodons and
other extinct species. No more night
ingales shall sing for lovers in dewy
woods; 10 larks shall spring like j
heayen-drawn fame out of the silyery
haze OF dawn; no bluebirds shall dash
their azure wings through the wild rose
hedges, and 9 q the old barn caves no
colonies Of swallows shall gossip the
summer hours away. / am told BY the
children that the woodsare full Of snakes.
thai neYer within the memory Of the old.
est child have there occurred such har-
rowing encounters with these horrible
reptiles q have made the present season
memorable. Charming state of affairs,
n y mott Birds aiI being killed Oh 81
the million, and snakes increasing Il
'squRl ratio, No fashionable folly to kill
oh the aeFpents; 10 electric lights to
asstroy them. NY dear, that IS just the
Way II this world. The birds arc always
ss.As1s aug sne snakes loft. Death swoopa
uo"n sn0 carries off z child with the
esaas5 u paradise bird ID her face,
~ y 9 2 Y her heart and oh, the
pisy If ut while tho cutters ars oysrr.n
'saEp Raae aE~2Ealaaelo1 y Eeptiledom.D
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
Wyomfng's Unique Attraction.

The people of the new State of Wye
ming are stirred up over q possibility
that they regard with something like
horror. One of the great natural at.
fractions of the commonwealth is the
Devils Tower, situated In Crook County,
twenty miles west of Sun Dance, and but
q short distance from the Belle Fouche
River. This crystalline basaltic forma.
ton is 1900 feet high, and has a diameter
at the base of 800 feet, which tapers to
one of 375 feet at the top.
"The Devils Tower" says Professor
Newton, Sin It's shape and structure APP.
pears not to have been repeated else
where by nature, but stands alone unique
and mysterious. It occupies the place
of a chimney to some s~ubterranean fur.
mace, which, overfowed with molten
rock and cooling, crystalized downward.
The surrounding walls of tho chimney
eroded, and left this mighty monument
to the work of erystalization that
power scarcely less mysterious than the
force of life ITSELF"
So much for the tower, which natur.
ally is a great show spot. The trouble
about it is this: It stands on Government
land. and an Englishwoman. Miss Carl
isle Kent by name, recently filed a pre-
emption on the 161 acres in which It Is
included at the Douglass land office,
The people of the region thereabout de.
sire the tower and its surroundings to be
set aside as q national park, and conse-
quently they are fighting Miss Kent's ap-
plication tooth and nail. The lady In
the case is o native of Lancashire and
about forty-fve years of age. She ha
Travelled extensively, is well off, and just
before filing her claim took out natural
papers. Citizen.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
Dyeing Roses

It is said that the process of dyeing
roses is becoming a r~emunerative branch
of industry with English horticulturists.
Instead of growing new varieties Of
roses, which is a process of years, they
simply grow ordinary white roses and
dip them IN a chemical solution which in
a single hour converts them into the most
magnificent yellow tea roses, the rare
scarlet red or the peculiar shade Of blu
ish violet which has been one of the IA
vorites of the season. In q similar way
pink roses are turned into blossoms of
the deepest red. Some years ago, before
this branch Of "foral chemistry" was
developed, tho first experiments were
successfully made in France with the
popular pink hortensia, which, by being
watered with a solution of iron, assumed
O blue shade.-Ch Chicago Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
s.KNEE pEEPr KNEE E 81"

sKnee deepi knee deepF' I am a child
againl
I hear the cowbells tinkling down the lane,
The plaintive whippoorwills, the distant
call
or quails beyond the hill where night
hawks fall
From lambert skies to fieldso golden grain.
I hear the milkmaid's song, the clanking
chain
OF plowman homeward bound, the lumber
ing vain,
And, down the darkling vale mid rushe
tall,
"Knee deepi knee deep~
We're all at ~home-John, Wesley, little
Jane
Dead long ago!-and the boy-soldiers twain
That sleep by purling stream OF old stone
wall
In some far-ofR and unknown g~rave-we're
all
AZ home with mother l-heartache gone and
paint
''Knee deepi knee deepw
-HenryJ. Stockard, In the Cosmopolitan.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

According to JUdgs it cost the tag
payers of New York State nearly half o
million dollars to kill a murderer. Gen.
orally the COSTS about a hundred thou
sand dollars. "1This seems unfair, - sdds
Judge, sswhen it is remembered that IL
cost the murderer the price of a hatchet
to dispose of his victim.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
Published on Saturday by
LEoNCR AND I. A. sANDoz,
Only ono county (Washoe) in Nevada
shows a n increase in population over che
figures of the census ten years ago.

1t has been decided that electricity il
r,t dutible. The question came up
through the organizing Of a company to
manufacture electricity on the Canadian
side of Niagara Falls with the idea Of
selling it to American consumers.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

For a short period, under the West
Saxon kings Of England, Croydon was
the capital, and London a mere proyin-
cial town. Norwood, If it were now
named afresh would be South Wood,
since 1t is south of London; but, when
1t was christened, it lay to the north Of
Croydon, which was the more important
place of the two.
Aniron spindle topped By o barrel ID
10 be erected by the Light House De-
pertinent on Rhode Island LEDGE
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
A New Snhnarina Vessel.

It is expected that o submarine vessel,
invented by a young italian engineer
namad Balsamillo, will, when perfected,
solve the problem Of submarine naviga.
ton.
The machinery of the new craft will pro.
pei and steer her with ease, as we'll also
) sink her below or raise her to the sur.
face.
She will be fitted with lenses by which
she may be steered, and by which arsi.
cles may be seen which it is desirable Il
bring to the surface. Both on the sur
face and under it she can be steered in /.
straight line or turned with the creates
ease.-Ne@ Fork Sun.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

A paper in New York city, bearing
Che name of squi5s for Rent Payers, as
eerts that t'the landlord class owning, by
parchment titles, the city of New York,
Is less than seven per cent. of the popu-
sation.n
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
~OPFLOUSAS
Female Institute
OPELOUsAs, ST. LANDRY PARISH "a

This Institution is undenomiuational. M.
Hcal and progressive. Discipline firm ~
based on sound principles ennoblings and y.
promoted. Methods of training and cn I1 |
thorough. Tue curriculum prepares sLs
pupil for University or practical fife, c 81
t~iflcates and Diplomas conferred. Bn;L4;na.
comfortable and comm odious. Pstronasl
solicited. For further particulars annIr y
MRS, NJ. NJ. HAYES. PrineippaJt =
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

MOORISH LADY m INDOOR cosruBE.
tr5s ard also the city, q standing menace
to the deg's subjects as well as enemies.
TIERS was an interior square court,
whioA the windows Of his living rooms
over boxed. Under one of the galleries
ID It's court the dey was accustomed
10 rsive shippers and merchants, and
to lalsssy an impost. amounting 70 from
Ere Eea per cent. Of their cargoes. as
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
Consolation in AdyersitY. 4

Professor Noodles Whose new eight
dollar hat has been sat upon)-aNow
an interesting illustration of the laws Of
grayitation and of the compresslbility of
matter under d superimposed body Of
superior ponderosit -MMassy,s Wsakzy.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
IL 0WN L RopERTY Il OR GAbb

A CENTRALLY located and aesnss
puslpess stand on Main street, 0p 1sassnss
eanaattng Of building suitable for se5 saxS 70
and small store, beldg the properly - add
tbs pestoflce. This property VIII Sslance
ges9 snheap for cash, or halfcasn PM II Mrs
in forrnSfo suit purchaser. pty
EdnhndV. Dupra.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14
Not q Great Feat.

First Girl (proudlD-''our baby can
say pa and ma"
Second Girl" Dat's muffin. My
cousin, wot'a rich, us got Ter wax n
wot kin do dat. Life.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-02-14

There is almost solid mountain Of iron
u Tulare County, California,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
OF Course Mr.. Boyson is All Right.

The much talked about land swndle OF Chas.
Breckenridge, of Manning, against Asmus Boy
son, of Chicago, was tried at Carroll last week
on an indictment against Asmus BOyson for OBJ
tanning money and property by false pretense.
Breckenridge claimed that Boyson sold him a
certain piece of land near Spirit Lake, in 1855,
which Boyson represented to be high, rolling
land, and good farming land, and relying upon
BOyson's statement Breckenridge traded him
two horses. 1t Is furthermore claimed by Brccll-
enrdge that he went to see the land after he had
bought it, and found the land to I've a worthless
swamp, stony and entirely unfit for farming
purposes, and that Boyson had swindled him
out of his horses. On examination Breckenridge
| and his witnesses could not prove that they had
been on the land. Boyson brought the county
| surveyor and several farmers Of Dickinson coun
ty who all live near the land in question, to Car
| roll. These parties testified that they had sur
veyed the land, examined the soil and that il
was good farming land. They furthermore ties
| tilted that Breckenridge had not been cheated
acre more than he paid for it. Judge Paine thcr
directed the jury to return verdict of not guilty
on the grounds that no crime had been commit
ted, and that 1t vas not shown that Brecken
| ridge had ever seen the land, Dur on the contra
ry the proof showed it to be first class land. II
! was slim affair, but as near as we understand
it is All expense to Carroll county of $1,000 hIr
! Boyson has sold many thusand acres of land tC
| farmers living in this and adjoining communi
mites. He has always conducted his deals in q
straightforward and business like manner
Manning Free Press
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07

EMLrN MCCLAIN, chancellor of the
law department of the State University,
is a candidate for supreme judge.
Judge Beck, who has been on the bench
for twenty four years, is also q candi-
date. In recent years the opinion pre-
walls that new men should be placed in
these eminent positions, and this opin-
ion is without prejudice to the veteran
members. Prof. McClain is widely
known as one of the first authorities in
law. His Code and Iowa Digest are
necessities in law libraries, so that nC
questions arise as to his fitness for the
bench. There are hundreds scattered
through Iowa who enjoy his persona
acquaintance, esteem him highly anC
testify to his character as citizen
These qualifications make him a yer.
formidable candidate, and there can b.
no mistake in making him the nomine
of the republican party.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Col. f. NJ. Woods, Auctioneer.
The Nugget Nell Company.

The Frank Hewett MuSetts Nugget Nell Co.
gave very bright and novel entertainment at
the opera house last evening, it being their see
ond performance in this city. They furnished
program that pleases everybody, nothing stale
or tiresOme to the audience. The hearty ap-
plause that followed each number was good evil
dcnce that the company is a success. Their or
chestra is excellent and adds greatly to the life
of the entertainment. In the laughable drama,
" A Happy Pair" May Hcwett proved herself to
be very pleasing actress and the appreciatiye
audience was not slow in recognizing her abili-
ty. A cornet solo by Prof. Chas. Hewett was
fine and he was heartily encored. The singing
by May Hewett and the playing of Frank Hew-
EFT on various instruments are worthy of special
mention. The program concluded with a come
dy, in which were included cornet duets, and
the Nugget Nell Quartette, which latter also re-
ceived an encore. Their music was excellent
and enchanting. Carroll Co. Ill.) Democrat.
This superior company will appear at Russell's
| May l2 and ID. Admission: Children 25cts; to
gallery 35cts; reserved seats 90 cts. Change OF
| program nightly.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Consumption Cured.

An old physician, retired from prac-
tice, having had placed in his hands by
an East India missionary the formula
of a simple vegetable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure OF CON
sumption, bronchitis, catarrh, asthma
and all throat and lung affections, also
a positive and radical cure for nervous
debility and all nervous complaints, af-
ter having tested its wonderful curative
powers in thousands of cases, has felt
it his duty to make it known to his suf-
fering fellows. Actuated by this mo-
tive and a desire to relieve human suf-
fering, will send free of charge, to all
who desire it, this recipe, in German,
French or English, with full directions
for preparing and using. sent by mail
by addressing with stamp, naming this
paper w. \. MOVES, $50 Powers
Block, Rochester, n. Y.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07

AS you walk upon the streets how many people
you meet that are troubled with boils, pmples,
and eruptons on the skin, experience has shown
us that no remedy on the market will remove
them so quickly and improve the complexion as
Haller's Sarsaparia and Burdock Compound
1t will cure nervous debility, erysipelas, bilious
ness, female weakness. scrofula, syphilis and all
kindred diseases. Sold by A. II. Roberts.
No farmer or stockman can afford to be with
out Haller's Barb Wire Liniment Animals sup
posed to be permanently injured and useless
have been made valuable by its timely use. We
are so well pleased with its results that we
heartily recommend it to our customers Sold
by A. II. Roberts.
| The attention OF our readers Is called to the
| advertisement of the big Short Horn cattle sales
at Red Oak, Tuesday, May 26th, and at Corning
| "wednesday, May nth, 1871; 20 blocky, beef
| bulls and 20 choice cows and helfers will go UNI
dar the hammer. The parties making these
sales are old breeders with an established repu
| tation for honesty and Integrity Cattle are nov
| ION the boom and these gentlemen are sellinl
| just the kind that are bringing the top prices II
Chicago, and they are just the kind that will con
| tinue 10 bring big money: Send for their catl
logues. Remember the dates, and attend boil
! sales.
Mr.. Haller a noted pharmacist of q
years experience, also a member of the
Nebraska State Board of Pharmacy
compounded that perfect cure fol-
coughs and colds, Haller's Sure Cure
Cough Syrup. We warrant every bot
tie. Sold by A. II. Roberts,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Director for 9th Con. District

Prof. z. T. Hawk and wife were not
applicants for positions before the
board of education. They will finish
with the present term three years OF
educational work in Audubon, and
choose to locate elsewhere thereafter.
Both are superior teachers, and have
done able and conscientious work in
the schools of this city. Prof. Hawk,
at the head of our institution of learn
ing, has preserved system and discipline,
and advanced every interest rapidly.
The several commencement exercises,
together with the succeeding career of
graduates, have shown that their edu-
cation was thorough and complete so
far as undertaken. AS citizen and
educator he is highly esteemed, while
mis- personal conduct has ever been ex-
emplary. Citizens and pupils will re-
member Prof and Mrs. Hawk with
great respect, and wish for their hap
piness and prosperity wherever they
may go.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
The Hons piedaet,
Testimonials.

We the undersigned, citizens of Ottumwa
Iowa, take the pleasure in saying that we are
personally acquainted with Dr. jackson
Crider, and would say that he has an cstab
lished medical and surgical institute I'm thi:
city for the past Is years, and that he has con
ductea the same In such an honorable anc
skillful manner that he attracted the atten
ton of the afflicted from all parts of the Uni
ted States, AMI we cheerfully recommend hin
to the confidence of the general public:
w w Epps, mayor.
III B Henderson,, ex-mayor.
III G Williams, marshal.
Frank Dugan, cX-mayor,
o Truitt, deputy marshal
A Mclck. city clerk.
I'D Crawford, manager of Democrat
Chas Hall. attorney at law.
W Garner, wholesale dry goods.
j II 'icrrili, wholesale groceries.
James Shl dyshell, county clerk.
& Norton, deputy clerk.
ID Perduc, clerk OF courts.
w w Corkey, attorney at law.
II Burton, city engineer.
stiles, attorney at law.
w Washburn. county auditor.
A II ~tcckS. county attorney,
W Armstrong, ticket agent ID & q.
j II Cooper Il Co, furniture.
ID G Bcaman. attorney at law.
Joseph LumeS, jeweler,
o II Peters, druggist.
CT Porter, with Porter Bros Hackwortn
Rache & Uhich. cigar manufacturer.
J W Iordon, member of council
w a Work, attorney at law.
l. My ers, of Morey & Myers.
w + McCuc, sup't water works.
ID II Miller attorney at law.
B Noble, shirt manufacturer.
Il X Burton, attorney.
j w Scott, attorney ut law.
j Mahaifer, agent "A and W Il Elk.
j NJ KiSer, of Kiser & Pearson.
J l. Farce, secretary N "A.
n Mast, secretary OF Ottumwa starch Co.
NJ Murphy. assistant postmaster.
DIR Crider, proprietor of Ottumwa medical
and surgical institute, will visit Audubon
Iowa, Friday and Saturday, May 20 and 80
1891,
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Notice,

Notice is hereby given by the trustees
Of Leroy township, Audubon county,
Iowa. That any person or persons
hauling out any dead animal or fowl
and leaving the same unburied, will be
prosecuted according to law and to its
full extent.
BY order of the trustees as u board
of health. THos. WALKER,
Secretary
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07

TIE supreme court Of Nebraska has
decided that Boyd is not governor OF
that state. The action was brought
upon the question of his citizenship
and the decision was against Mr.. Boyd
1t will be remembered that his father
failed to perfect his naturalization. A
writ of custer was served upon Boyd
and Thayer, republican governor in
stalled. The case will be appealed tO
the L. S. supreme court where the de,
cision will undoubtedly be sustained.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Death Postponed.

Kidd'S Germ Eradicator'' positively cures all
diseaSeS!-BGCause it kills all Germs, Bacteria
Parasites, Microbes and Animalculae In the sys-
TEN, which the prominent physicians in COnven-
agreed was the cause OF all disease. The air.
water, vegetables and fruit are full of these little
worms, causing catarrh, consumption, diabetes
and Bright,s disease, cancers and all sO-Called
ncurable diseases. Never known to fail to cure
consumption, catarrh, kidney troubles and sy-
philis). Retained in 81, 50 and IS sizes. This Is
the only genuine article; all others are danger
Gus connterfets. The Am. Pill and Med. Co.,
props. Spencer, la. We issue guarantees to
cure. Sold by A. II. Roberts, audubon. Iowa.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Remarkable Rescue

Mrs. Michael Curtain, Plainfeld, H., makes
the statement that she caught cold which settled
on her lungs; she was treated "a month by her
family physician, but grew worse. He told her
that sh" was a hopeless victim of consumption
and that no medicine CGuld cure her. Her drag
gst suggested Or. Kings New Discovery for con
sumption; she bought bottle and to her delight
found herself benefited from the first dose. She
continued its use and after taking ten bottles
round herself sound and well, now does her owl
hOuSewOrk and is as well as she ever was. Free
tria. bOttSs OF this Great Discovery at A. II. Rob
ertS' drug store, large bottles, 20 cents and 81
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07


+, N. Zion is building an addition 20
his house.
Hans Christensen is building an adj
dition and reshingling his residence.
John DOrr, formerly of Extra, is now
on the road and manager of an Uncle
Tom show.
John Davis rides a S135 bicycle, one
Of the finest manufactured, and John
rides it well.
J. IL. Wills was kicked on the arm by
a horse yesterday, and barely escaped
having that member fractured.
Hugh Owen, VIM. Cloughly and John
ii. Rendleman returned from bust
ness trip to Chicago last evening.
John Bonwell finished his thirty day
job of mail weighing Tuesday. The
total weight was 1880 pounds; daily
average 79i.
Mrs. Anna Brown is quite sick at the
home OF her father Vint Rose. All
will be pleased to learn that she is i'm
proving, though slowly.
Hear the Nugget Nell Company al
RusselPs opera house next Tuesday and
Wednesday evenings. Read their en-
dorsements elsewhere in this paper.
Supt. Drewry, of Sac county, was thu
guest of Supt. Repass last Thursday
both gentlemen having just returned
from attending the convention at At
lantic.
Mrs. Dawson, the mother of Mrs. DIR
Blakeslee, of Manning, visited friends
in this city over Sunday. leaving Mon
day for protracted visit with her sol
in Red Oak.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Digger, of Denver
were guests of Prof. Hawk and famil
over Sunday, while returning from Ike
okuk county to their Colorado home
The lady is sister of Prof. Hawk.
Mr.. ]. James has been confined to hi
home with pneumonia since Saturda
last. On Monday evening DIR. Emmer
was called from Atlantic in consulta
ton with Drs. Brooks & Miller. A
the present writing Mr.. James is mucl
improved, and will soon be attending
10 business again.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07

Fer the campaign, Nay fat, to 40
ve1nber 18th, 1891. Inter Ocean, 80 cts
State Register, % cts; Sioux City Jour
nal, 30 cts; Dubuque Times, 20 cts
Council Bluffs Nonpareil 80 cts; Bur.
lington Hawkeye, 30 cts. Each and all
able republican papers. Subscribe now
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
AUDUBON COUNTY
DRAFT Horse : ASSOCIATION.
LIST OF PURE BRED DRAFT Stall
LIONS OWNED IN AUDUBON
COUNTY.

A.-TEAKLE, Audubon, Iowa. Leckie
Lad, S35 0725), Clydesdale Sind Book.
Sir Mathew, 1913 629D. Clydesdale
Stud Book.
us. BEEBE, Audubon, Iowa. Cham,
boudez, 6675 Ql, 1889, French Draft.
CAMERON & WEBSTER, Section 3D.
Lincoln Township. Tom Tit, 2iSl, Vol.
V, Clydesdale Stud Book.
JERRY BARTLETT, Section IS, Mel,
vile Township. Tasso, 3SO7, Vol. ",
French Draft.
II. S. FoULK, Audubon, Iowa. Cam.
Grade, 1857, French Percheron Stud
Book.
JEsPER JENSEN, Sharon Center. Par
quer, 14GS4 Qil0y, French Percheron
Stud Book.
WILLIAM LAYLAND, Audubon, Iowa
Ali, 1894 Q28iD, Vol. V, Percheron
Stud Book.
The pedigrees of the above stations
have been examined and found to be
genuine, and registered in their respect,
i've stud books. A. TEAKLE,
III. S. FoULK, President.
Secretary.
Audubon County Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Audubon Co., Iowa) 1885-1894, 1891-05-07
Public Sale of Short Horn Cattle.

The Cass County Short Horn breeders Assoc-
alton will hold their third annual sale at the fair
grounds in Atlantic, Thursday May 2sth 50
bulls and 10 cows and heifers OF choice breeding
and individual merit will be offered. These cat
tie will not be fatted for show but will be in good
breeding condition, thus inSuring To the purchaS-
er the best results for the least money. sale
will commence at O'Clock sharp.
Terms, cash, or Il months time with approved
notes at per cent interest For catalogues ad-
dress, j. i. RAFFENBERGH,
Lewis, Iowa.
Col f. NJ Woods AuctiOneer