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Evening capital journal. (Salem, Or.) 1888-1893, 1891-08-26
ZAP LABORERs WANTED.


SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 2e.-
Joseph Marsden, member Of the
Hawaiian legislature, arrived here
ON the China steamer, having spent
some time in India, China aud the
Philippines, investigating the labor
market in the interest Of the sugar
plantations of Hawaii, where cheap.
er labor Is wanted, He states that
the Hindoos OF Lower India are
admirably suited for plantation
work, and, that II a treaty could
he made with Great Britain, large
humbers might be brought TO
Hawaii.
UNION or RAILWAY ENPLoNES.
OMAHA, Aug 10 AT meeting
last uight of the Omaha railway
employees, they formed branch Of
the association of railway employees
which Is being formed an over thr
Western country. It's ohlee, es
stated Is IA secure by the casting Of
votes federal ofiicla's who will favor
laws opposed to capital oppression.
II is said that there are about aD.OOO
railroad men In this state, and that
through organization these mean
"a, 60 votes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
WHERE HE WAS WOUNDED.
John S. Wise Gets it Rather Sarcasticall

John s. Wise Gets it Rather sarcastIcally
in Debate.
Round-headed and pugnacious John
5. Wise, of Virginia, tells stories to
his groups of friends in New York that
are related all over the city. He told
one in which the joke was on himself
and very much so. He had been MAX
ing speech in a joint debate with a
democrat in Virginia, when he made
some assertion about the confederacy
and its lost cause, and added:
Il can speak on the subject of the
lost cause with somewhat of authority,
fellow citizens, for | was in the con-
federate army. and | wore the gray,
and | have federal lead in my body
republican as | ain"
Quick as u flash his antagonist called
out:
Where were you wounded?"
In the valley" replied Wise.
"Where We're you wounded, sirT
repeated his antagonist.
eat Newcastle, sir, in the valley,
replied Wise.
NO, | mean in what part of the
body, sir, were you wounded?"
Oh exclaimed Wise, lin the
head. The mark is on my scalp yet"
Il thought so, fellow-citizens,'
screamed his opponent, taking the
front of the platform. Il have known
Tor years, since John s. Wise became
Virginia republican, that he was an
awful crank, and | have suspected
there was something the matter with
his brain. But now | know ell about
it, and so do you. That Yankee bullet
in his head knocked his brains crooked.
and has left him without political
sense
Wise relates this story as the one
time that he was ever foored in stump |
speaking.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
The Queen'a Yosiisaesf.

Princess Beatrice possesses one of
the purest, best-modeled, and sweetest
faces | have seen in England, writes
an American observer in London. The
poise Of the head, the fineness of the
features the soft expression of the
eyes, and the tender smile combine to
create an effect that can only be asso-
ciated with women Of the queenly
character She is high-bred to her
iinger-tips, that is evident at a glance,
and unless all indications are deceptive,
she is as pure and modest as she is
lovely of mien.
Beatrice is the queens youngest
daughter, and is SO years old. Like
all the younger children of monarchs,
she has been kept in the background
during the greater part of her life, and
it was not until she married Prince
Henry of Battenberg six years ago,
that the public became acquainted
with her. Her marriage with Batten-
berg has not brought any prestige to
her. For some reason that young man
is not regarded with much respect by
the English people, and is generally
ridiculed in all the public prints when
ever he performs an official act in his
capacity as son-in-law-in-w waiting to
her majesty.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
August
Flower

There is a gentle
Dyspepsia. man at Malden-on-
the Hudson, N. Y,
named Captain A. G.. Pareis, who
has written us letter in which it
is evident that he has made I'D his
mind concerning some things, and
this is what he says:
have used your preparation
called August Flower in my family
for seven or eight years. 1t is con-
stantly in my house, and we consider
1t the best remedy for Indigestion,
and Constipation we
indigestion. have ever used or
known. My wife is
troubled with Dyspepsia, and at
times suffers very much after eating.
The August Flower, however, re-
lleves the difficulty. My wife fire.
qucntly says to me when am going
to town, we are out
Constipation of August Flower,
and I think you had
better get another bottle am also
troubled with Indigestion, and when
ever / ain, take one OF two tea
spoonfuls before eating, for a day Or
two, and all trouble is removed" O
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Story of q Ballet Girl.

The talk that is going on about the mar
riage of Ward McAllister's nephew with a
| ballet girl recalls an interesting incident
in the life of Joseph Jefferson, the come,
dian. When Jefferson returned from his
triumphal engagement in London num-
Der of New York swells determined to
honor the actor who had made so great a
stir in England Accordingly a splendid
dinner was given to Jefferson, and all the
conspicuous representatives of Gotham
swelldom were there. 1t befell that on
the very morning of the day when the
great banquet was served Jefferson's son,
Tom, married very pretty and estimable
girl who had been member Of one of the
spectacular ballots. So, during the ban
quet, one of the guests "a very swell per-
sonage) referred to newspaper item in
which Toms prospective wedding was
mentioned.
Eyes, 1t is true" said Mr., Jefferson
''Tom was married to day.
"But it is not true, l suppose, that he
married ballet grl"' inquired the aristo
cratic person.
Eyes, it is true" answered Mr. Jeffer-
son laconically.
"Ah, did not suppose you would allow
your son to marry a ballet girl" said the
other.
Sand why not?" asked Mr. jefferson
''His mother was ballet grill"
The aristocratic party lapsed into yo-
ciferous silence at once.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The Bow Wasn't Asked.

The Rev. Samuel g. Smith Of St. Paul,
is not only for pulpit oratory, but for
practical works. He holds, it is said, that
one atom of practical Christianity is worth
a world of mere piety. He is ever ready
to step out of the pulpit and take hand in
the enforcement of the law. He is himself
keen In the use of ridicule and as keenly
sensitive to it's shafts when it is turned
upon him. He is therefore ever on the
alert to avoid being victimized in any way
The following joke concerning him is
going the rounds.
Some time before w. P. Murray ceased
to be city attorney, DR.. Smith happened in
upon him one afternoon, leading boy of
- years by tho hand.
Mr.. Murray, l want you to have -,
who keeps saloon down here on Fourth
street, arrested. He gave this boy a
drink"
"Well! ahem!'' was the first character
istic utterance of Mr.. Murray, with
winking, twitch or two of the head and
brush or so of the hand over the head and
face. "What time were you in that sa-
loon-lad?' quizzed the attorney.
"Jcst ken out a minnit ago." replied the
boy modestly.
Hum; yes, yes! How did you come to
go inl"
Don't know. Jest happened to-"
"Gave you drink, did theya".
''Yaas.n
And the boy wiped his nose with an up
ward stroke of the palm of his hand, while
DIR. Smith looked on with an expression of
satisfaction. Mr. Murray scratched his
head minute and proceeded
"Ahem; well; what did they give you to
drink!''
"Glass of water" replied the youth.
why didn't you tell me that!' shouted |
the divine, turning very red in the face
"You didn't ask me, sir" returned the
youth, demurely,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
THE GIANT TREES.
Taking Steps to Save tho Redwoods From
Destruction,

|
1t is gratifying to learn that the land
office at Washington has at last taken
steps to preserve the giant redwoods
| Of California, which are famous the
world over us the greatest trees in ex-
lstenfe. These majestic monuments
Of nature are in danger of utter de-
structiOn and it is high time that some
thing were done to save them. In the
first place they are being killed Off by
the mountain fires, which are very
Ncvadas, and are due to the careless
moss OF sheep herders who lead their
tlocks far up the mountains sides. In
fact, there are few of the giant trees OF
California which are now wholly I'M
injured by fire. There are also saw
mills building in the neighborhood OF
some Of these groves Of giant trees,
and, strange as it may seem, they have
not the slightest conjunction about
destroying them, although many of the
larger trees are. of course, difficult for
them to handle, and this fact has
helped to keep them from destruction.
In the Eisalia district there are
several groves of enormous trees, the
largest of which is LOG feet in circum-
ference. These forests are very i'm
pressive on account of the grand trees
they contain, and although the land
was withdrawn from public entry five
years ago, a colony of enthusiasts and
theorists, who were bent upon de-
monstrating the practicability OF
Bellamy's ideas, have settled in the
neighborhood and it is said that they
have destroyed some of the trees.
There is a general feeling in Cal
ifornia that all this region of forest
trees On the western slopes of the
Sierra Nevadas should be withdrawn
from settlement. The government is
already taking steps to protect the
redwoods by withdrawing from entry
the sections which contain groves OF
these giant trees. During the last two
years the general land office has made
a careful investigation of the Stockton
Visalia, Mariposa and other districts
w hCIS bttcS tttt lOuuu, anu
reports have been sent to Washington
Of the exact situation, number and size
Of these trees. This was done in order
that the government might have all
the information needed for carrying
out measures to protect the forests.
These trees are always found at an
elevation of from six to seven thousand !
feet above the sea. They are little
south of the Yosemite valley and south
IF east of San Francisco. The most
amous of these groves is the Mariposa,
"hich contains about 800 giant trees.
md is carefully guarded from forest
Tres by a company which makes |
business of carrying excursionists to
zee the great trees. The redwoods in
his grove cover about four square
niles. With proper protection, the
siant trees of the Sierra Nevada slopes
will for many years to come be among
he greatest natural curiosities of Cal.
fornia.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
THE REASON WHY.
SGA
An Old Sea Dog Who Wouldn't Tell q
Lie,

"How is it, Lieutenant. asked a
young man of a gray-mustached naval
officer THAT your many years of sea
life, involving, no doubt, many strange
adventures, one never hears you relate
your experiences of the sea?"
WELL" was the answer Il will re-
late to you little instance of misplaced
confidence. Some years ago was at
tached to ship on the China station.
One night it was my turn to take the
midwatch. I settled myself on the
starboard bridge-rail.
"In few moments l noticed a COM
motion in the water close to the ship.
There appeared not moro than half
cable length from where | was standing
most gigantic sea serpent l had
often read of such things, but had never
believed in them, but could not doubt
the evidence of my own ewes. In
moment it vanished, to reappear the
next instant almost under our bow.
The moon was shining brightly and |
got good look at it. The monsters
head was fully as large as an ordinary
Hour barrel, and it was at least - feet
above the water.
at disappeared in few moments.
The next morning at breakfast rel;at-
ed my experience to my brother officers,
and soon after turned into my bunk.
Just before lunch | felt like drinking a
glass of beer, and, ringing for the boy,
ordered him to bring me bottle. The
rascal didn't appear in reasonable time
and | rang for him again. Whats
the matter with the beer, Jim?" l
Asked
" 'Nuthin' de matter wild de beer,
Mr.. Bobstay.'
Then why don't you bring it,"
Cant do it, Mr.. Bobstay. De
doctor done stopped yore beer. Said
lat pusson dat sees such snakes rs
iou wuz talking about dis morning
)rnt to hab no more beer
And that is the reason that don't
Ike to tell remarkable STORIES"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
O! Tie Misery of It.

Human wretchedncss touches bottom In
sea sickness. Life is held a feathers weight
by the unfortunate afflicted with it. Why
endure it's atrocious internal commissions
when Hostettcr's Stomach Bitters relieves
them instantcr. Not only relieves. but pre-
vents. 1t is not always on the ''briny" that
travellers nausea is experienced. Railway
jOurncying. riding with ones back to the
horses or the locomotive sometimes produces
it in super-Scnstivc stOmachs. Hostetters
Stomach Bittcrs is always the prompt
remedy. The mischievouS properties OF
brackish water. the evil influence Of MAS
ma, unwhO lesOmo or unaccustOmed food,
excessive fatigue, whether bodily or mental,
the dyspcptic tendency bred by sedentary
to extremes Of temperature or dampnoss.
all these arc cffectually counteracted by
this gcnia! preventative Of health Cures
also rheumatism, kidney and bilious trouble.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward
for any case Of catarrh that cannot be cured
by taking Halls Catarrh Cure.
FL. CHENEY & CO, Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. ].
Cheney for the last IS years, and believe
transactions, and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST g. TRuAx, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, O.
WALDIN, KINNAE s. MARVIN, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Testimonials sent
free. Price 75c. per bottle. Sold by all
druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
A Singular Coincidence.

A singular incident is related of two
Georgia brothers who were devotedly
attached to each other and who had
often expressed the desire that thew
might die together. On a certain
Thursday at Gainesville, Walter Wood,
in attempting to cross the Tombigbee
River in a skiff, was drowned by his
boat capsizing. On the same day, and
about the same time, his brother, Julian
Wood. working in a glass factory
at Birmingham, was overcome by gas
and died in a few minutea
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Correct Diagnosis.

Doctor-Good morning, Mr.. Lover
What can do for you9'
Mr.. Lover-I-I called, sir, to-ask for
the hand of-of YOUR daughter.
"Humph! Appetite goodn'
"Not very"
GLOW is your pulse?"
every rapid when-when am with her
Very feeble when away
''Troubied with palpitaton9"
lawfully when think of her"
Take my daughter. You'll soon be
cured. Ten dollars, please"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
New York in 1901.

New York Dame "a thousand years
hence)-Tell my daughter she must not
forget that dinner will be an hour earlier
today. She is in Egypt
Automatic Servant-Yes, mum. (Tele-
phones a photographic signal to Pyramid
station No. 99,999.)
Dame-I see the air-ship from Market
street, Japan, nearing the window. Bring
my husbands slippers and dressing gown.
Automatic Servant-Yes mum.
Dame-Now touch button A, L, r, T, V,
and X. l think that will be all we will
want for dinner. Here comes my daugh-
ter on her bi-wjng flyer, just in time. Call
up No. ssSS.
Servant-Yes, mum.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Now good digestion wait on appetite,
and health on BOTH This natural and
happy condition of the mind and body is
brought about by the timely use of Prickly
Ash Bitters. While not u beverage in any
sense, it possesses the wonderful faculty
of renew ing to the debilitated system all
the elements required to rebuild and make
strong. If you are troubled with head
ache, diseased liver, kidneys or bowels,
give it trial, it will not fail you.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Produced from the laxative and nutritious
juice Of California figs, combined with the
medicinal virtues of plants, known to be
most beneficial to the human system, acts
gently, on the kidneys, liver and bowels,
effectually cleansing the system, dispelling
colds and headaches, and curing habitual
consultation.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Where Chemistry Fails.

Mrs. De Jones-My baby spilled about a
quart of ink on lot of old rags, and a
drop or two got on my best dress. Have
you anything that will take ink out?''
Honest Druggist-I have many things
that will remove ink from old rags, but
don't know of anything that will take ink
out of a best dress"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Too Low Down.

Miss Astorbilt--Are you going TO Miss
Bangup's party"'
Miss fremont (of Boston, Certainly
not. l have TO desire to associate with
the common herd she has about her.
Miss Astorbilt--Common herd! Who?
Miss fremont - Oh, milllonaires and
such people.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Those Ul-Naturcd People,

Clara (haughtily)-I went to the theater
every night last week and had different
escort each time.
Rival Belle (vindictively)-You should
be more cautious, my dear.
"Cautious!'
eyes, my dear. Ill-natured people all
over town are saying you can't get the
same man to go with YOU twice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
A Mean Manager.

ANXIOUS FTlend-MeTcyl WHAT'S the
natterl
Star Actress-Boo-hoo! Oh, that man
ager is too mean; he's trying to ruin my
reputation.
1.-THE brute! HOWE"
Il refused 10 play in new part, and he
boo hoo-hc hasn't sued me for damages
at aIln
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Greatly Afflicted,

Mrs. De Platte-How are you all at
home, Mrs. Brownston?n
Mrs. Browrston-Not well at all. My
daughter has la grippe, my country cousin
has the influenza, and my servant grill has
cold in the head
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
The Point of View.

Average Woman-What? Not going to
church today.
Average Man-What's the use? Our
new preacher is so near sighted he can't
tell whether we're there or not.n
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

When it is said of man that no has
reached years of discretion, it does not
mean SO much that he is better as that he
is more cautious.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

For impure or thin Blood, Weakness,
Malaria, Neuralgia, Indigestion, and Bill
iousness, take Browns Iron Bitters-it
gives strength, making old persons feel
young-and young persons strong; pleas
ant to take.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

FoR Dyspepsia, Indigestion, and Stom-
lch disorders, use Browns Iron Bitters.
The Best Tonic, it rebuilds the system,
cleans the Blood and strengthens the mus
clcs A splendid tonic for weak and de-
1ilitatcd persOns.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

reed what Mr Bell satd about making $50 per month
also sent to the Standard Silver Ware Co.. Essex St.
Boston. Mass, and received fine OF samples. /
took orders the first day that paid me $40 pront
$40 the first week; at the end Of month had Sis
writing the above firm. hope others may proft BY
my experience. Yours Truly, W. F. WILLIAMS.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The complexion becomes clear, the skin
free from eruptiye tendencies, the appetite
and digestion improved, aches and pain.
cease, the body grows stronger, sound SLEEP
at night habit, and the general health
every way better when DR. j ohn Bulbs Sar.
saparilla is made use Of.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Before marrying widow, it might be
we'll to remember that there is no more
powerful rival in the world than a dead
rival.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The sooner we learn the fallibility of all
human kind the sooner we respect our
selves.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The crooked man is often found in fnan-
cal straits
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

How cruel to force children to take NASTY
worm medicines. DR.. Bulls Worm De
stroyers are always sure and lasts like dainty
little candies.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

When Baby was SICK we gave her Castoria,
When she was a Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The best friends a man has are those
who are never called upon to prove their
friendship
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

A typographical error is sometimes /;
capital OffcnSn.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

1.-The people," we're told,
care mostly ignorant when it
comes to medical science"
Suppose they are! What
a sick man needs is not knowl-
edge, but a cure, and the medi-
cine that cures is the medicine
for the sick.
DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery cures the "do
believes and the "don't be-
lieves." There's no hesitance
about it, no "if" nor "possi-
bly,"
1t says-"I can cure you,
only do as | direct"
Perhaps it fails occasionally.
The makers hear of it when it
does, because they never keep
the money when the medicine
fails to do good.
Suppose the doctors went
on that principle. 1--WE beg
the doctors pardon. It
wouldn't dolly
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
SSrun Of Figs.

A person must have quick mind If he
would catch his own IDEAS
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

"Hans0n's NIngfc Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure, or money refunded. ASK
rour druggist for it. Price Is cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The drunken man blows his own horn in
ones facc--and nose.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

A great many people get into the swim
who can't swim.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Sufferers from Coughs, Sore Throat,
ETC.. should try ""Broaon's bronchial Iro.
ches," simple but sure remedy. Sold only
IL. bores. Price 25 cts.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
Danger of Agreeing.

Clara-That handsome stranger appears
to have taken quite shine to you, Maud
Maud--Y-e-s; l can't imagine why.
Clara-Nor l.
Maud-pll never speak to you again, SO
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Mrs. Winsloyv's Soothing syrup, for Chill
dren teethinG, softens the gums, reduces inGamma
ton. allays pain. cures wind collie. &c bottle.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

There are thousand ard one ways to
make money; there Is only one way to
save it,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06
'ALDIS, KISNAs & MARVIN, Wholesale

When man laughs his enemies grow
older.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

The Janus-faced man always knows tust
which way to run.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Why say horse "back' riding! Nobody
rides q horse On the neck
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Suspicion of wrong doing breaks up
moro homes than actual wrong.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Very few young men ever amount tt
much until they quit fast horses.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

When you ask little fellow to be good
boy these days be winks at YOU
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Now let us have ten days of sunshine
and see if we are not all happy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

It's sometimes said patent
medicines are for the igno-
rant. The doctors foster this
idea,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-06-06

Conscience should be master of all cere
monies.