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The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

Syrup

The majority of well-read phys
icians now believe that Consump-
ton is a germ disease. In other
words, instead of being in the con-
stitution itself it is caused by limit
merable small creatures living in the
lungs having no business there and
eating them away as eaterpillars do
the leaves of trees.
a Germ The8phlegm that IS
coughed up is those
Disease. parts of the lungs
which have been
gnawed off and destroyed. These
little bacilli, as the germs are called,
are too small to be seen with the
naked eye, but they are very mitch
alive lust the same, and enter the
body. in our food, in the air we
breathe, and through the pores OF
the skin. Thence they get into the
blood and finally arrive at the lungs
where they fasten and increase with
frightful rapidity. Then German
Syrup comes il, loosens them, Kills
them, expells them, heals the places
they leave, and so nourish and
soothe that, in short i'm eonsanlp-
tiyes become cetnn-proof and well. g
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

1t has been estimated recently by a
shoetman that the people of the United
States spend $3.50, 900, 900 annually for
shoes.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

It is said that sos, a32 persons are
members of the Congregational Church
in this country, and more than one-hfth
live in Massachusetts,, which thus heads
the list.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

REGARDING the recent experiments in New
York State as entirely successful, Germany
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

THE German Buudesrath is preparing q
bill for the suppression of vice in which the
Emperor is greatly interested.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

s. K. Coburn, Mgr, Clarie Scott, writes: :
find Halls Catarrh Cure a valuable remedy.
Druggists sell it, 15c.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

The amount spent annually for FOOT.
gear in the United States is estimated at
80, cor, 900.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

me most boisterous talker i generally
the feebIest thinker,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-11-21

medicine
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
Nerviest Man in America.

The nerviest man in America has
been discovered. He is a tramp and
when last seen was disappearing around
a corner in Topeka, Kan, one day
last week. He had entered restur-
ant and ordered an elaborate meal.
After eating it with great relish he took
his check, walked to cashiers desk and
coolly informed him that he had NO
money. The cashier put his hand to
a shelf under the desk, produced a
pistol and ordered the man to pay
"What's thatf' the tramp asked, point
ing to the pistol. "That si-," answer
ed the other, sis revolver" An ex.
preston of relief came over the man:
face, as he replied "Oh, ! don't care
a.straw for revolver l thought it was
a stomach pump. Good afternoon.
And he walked out before the astonish
ed cashier could rally from his surprise
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
Key to the Puzxler.

No. 1s2.-In an Old Time Garden: 1.
Phlox. 2. Butter and Eggs. 3. Snap
dragon. I. Hollyhock. s. Lavender. q.
Caraway. Z. Sweet William. 8. Mourn
ing bride 0. Matrimony. 10. China as
ter. II. Lady slipper. II. Foxglove. l3.
SNOWFALL. IA. Marigold. Is. Hoarhound.
16 Larkspur. IL. Bachelor button. IS.
Candy tuft. rp n.I
No. 1s3.-A Scene in English History:
King Canute by the sea shore. His flatter-
ing courtiers having told him that he was
''lord of the land and the sea-" and that
even the waves would obey him, the king.
in order to rcbuke them. said, "Let ustry."
He then ordered his chair to be placed on
shore when the tide was coming In, and
seating himself, commanded the waves to
advance no further. ~ w ft
No. 1S.-A Quaint Little House; An
orange. r.sr.t..t
No. 1S5-Half Squares:
TRIBE TURN sH N E
,R ME- UNION II E II o
imp II I'm d II T.
BE NOD NO
4 IN z
p
No. 1S6.-Arithmetical, Nine cows, four
horses.
No. 1S7.-Qualities OF Authors; Braddon.
Burnand, Black, Hood. Hardy.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Constipation, Lame Back and
Headache it proves its worth in one
dose as it will cure the worst cases of
Bilious troubles. Manners Double
Extract Sarsaparilla can be given to
children as we'll as to adults. Mrs.
Thos. Morton, of Avoca, Pa. says that
it is the best for constipated children.
For Pimples, Boils, Rash and Eczema
it cannot be beat. For Erysipelas,
Scrofula and Salt Rheum it has no
equal. Once tried and it proves the
home friend. If your druggist does moi
keep it, have him get it for you, ant
you will never regret it. For sale b!
all druggists, also at Meyer Bros,
Wholesale & Retail, Druggists. Pnc
soc bottle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
No. 10O.-Peculiar Acrostic.

All the words described contain seven
letters. When these words are rightly
guessed. and placed one below the other In
the order here given, one row of letters
teading downwarD will spell the name of
2 Scotch poet, and another row will spell
the surname OF a philanthropist:
Crosswords: |. A biennial plant of the
parsley family .. A singer in IA choir. O..
Arranged in n schedule. 4. An Oriental
drink made of water, lemon Juice, sugar
and rose water. 5. Pertaining to the earth.
.. a club. Z. Sudden checks. S. Resem bling
grume. o. To depict 10. Threatened. H..
A small door or gate. IL tl
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
HANDSOME HARRY ELoPEs WITH A
DANVILLE GIRL.
Ihh King OF PENNSYLVANIA GAMBLERS
WINS THE DAUGHTER OF THE
LATE LAWYER JOHNSON.

Handsome Harry" the king Of
gamblers has eloped. The girl who
fled with him is Lizzie Johnson. q
Danville heiress, The elopement ha.
caused the greatest sensation the lit
tie town has ever witnessed. "Hand
some Harry is known in every town
in the state Of Pennsylvania. He is
already married and lives in the city
of Wilkes Barre with his wife and sew.
eral children. Miss Johnson is the
daughter Of the late William c. John
son, who for years had the reputa-
ton of being the most popular man in
Montour county. He held the Office
Of register and recorder all this time
and it was impossible to have him re-
moved, notwithstanding that his op-
ponents were considered the biggest
men in the county. TnO
Lawyer Johnson. died nearly year
ago, leaving an estate valued at many
thousand dollars. Three daughters
and a son survive him. The most at
tractive of the three girls was Miss
Lizzie. She was her fathers favorte
and he bestowed upon her all
THAT WEALTH COULD AFFORD.
She had graduated in music at the
Boston conservatory, having been a
pupil of the great Adamoski Her pret
ty face had won for her host of ad
mirers, but she clung to her home in
Danville where she met the man with
whom she afterwards eloped, "Hand.
some Harry's" real name is Harry
Latermore. He was born in the town
of Treverton. .yi~ t..|
He has been arrested quite fre
quently but always manages to come
out victorious. Several weeks ago he
left Wilkes Barre and went to Dan
vile. Soon after his arrival in tha,
town he became acquainted with Miss
Johnson. Several weeks ago the
gambler called on his lady love and
the latter's brother Samuel informed
him that he should cease his visits.
Last Saturday evening two weeks age
he again went to the Johnson mansion
where he was met at the door by the
girls brother. He ordered him not to
enter. AS Handsome Harry" was
about turning to leave Miss Lizzie
made her appearance at the door, and
on hearing her brothers. command
said, 'If he leaves, l leave" The
gambler, however, walked down the
street, and the following Monday
morning the girl packed her trunk, and
after kissing her sisters good by, left
the mansion saying she would earn her
living for year and at the expiration
Of that time marry "Handsome Harry"
Miss Johnson disappeared, and from
that time her whereabouts have been
shrouded in mystery. Handsome
Harry likewise vanished, and there is
little doubt but that the couple elop.
ed, .. m
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
Don't Care to Eat"

1t is with the greatest confidence
that Hoods Sarsaparilla is recommend
ed for loss ofappetite, indigestion, sick
headache, and similar troubles. This
medicine gently tones the stomach, as.
sists digestion, and makes one ''real
hungry Persons in delicate health,
after taking Hoods Sarsaparilla few
days, find themselves longing for and
eating the plainest food with unexpect
ed relish. ..... f..,... .......
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
Murdered.

The body Of Julias Baer was found
by freighters five miles west of here
Tuesday morn, in terribly mangled
condition. His head and face were
smashed, so as to be hardly recognized,
and numerous wounds were found on
his body. Mr.. Baer was agent for the
great blood medicine, Sulphur Btters.
Robbery was undoubtedly the motive,
as he was well known to have a large
sum Of money on his person. AS we
60 to press there is no clue to the per-
petrators. - Colorado Press. 7-a4-at.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
Right and Left Handedness.
DEVELOPMENT OF THE RIGHT
BRAIN. ..

Psychologists and others have given
much time to the discussion of right
and left-handedness as exhibited in
the human species. The opinion
now generally held is that the prefer
entail use of the right hand is not due
in individual cases to early training,
but to a superior developement Of the
left lobe of the brain, which, as is well
known is connected with the right side
of the body.
The general use of the right hand
in preference to the left may be as
cribed to the education of the races
through generation after generation,
No animals show any unusual incli-
nation for the special use of the right
limbs. The attribute, belonging sole
ly to the human race, probably arose
gradually from the use, by the earlier
races Of men, of the right arm in
fighting, while the left arm was re-
served to cover the left side of the
body, where wounds, as their exper-
lence showed them, were most Danger
Gus. eT AK 4u
Those who neglected this precau
tion would be most likely to be killed
and hence in the lapse of time the
natural survival would make the hu.
man race fright handed" with occa
sional revisions, of course by "atav-
ISM to the ''left handed" condition
The more frequent and energetic use
of the right limbs would react upon
the brain and bring about the exces
sive development Of the left lobe o.
that organ, such! as now generally ex-
lists. The left hand should be used a:
much and as often as possible, thus
adding strength to mind and body
FroDa the 81. Louis Republicam. &
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
A Revolutionary Widow.
TWO OF THESE IN THE STATE, ONE
LIVING AT EAsToN. G.


On the rolls of the Philadelphia
Pension Office are the names Of two
widows whose husbands fought in the
Revolutionary War. One is Mrs. An
ma Maria Young, who is next to the
oldest resident of Easton, Northamp-
ton county, and resides with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Elizabeth Hetzler, on Lehigh
street. She is the widow of the late
Captain Jacob Young, of Revolution
ary fame. and on September IS mex,
will be oS years Of age. She was born
in Germany, on September IS, 1898,
and came to this country when about
the age of 22 years. Prior to coming
to America her parents removed to
France, where she resided for seven
years, and then returned to Germany
again, after which she came to this
country, and for forty-seven years has
been living IN Easton. t.......
She was married three times. Hel
first husband, whom she married in
Germany, was John Mabacher, who
afterward died. Her second husband
was Jacob Shill. who at one time re-
sided in Phillipsburg, N. ]. Her third
husband was Captain Jacob Young
OF Revolutionary fame, who died forty
eight years ago. BY the second union
one daughter-Mrs. Hetzler, above re
ferred to survives. Mrs. Young ha.
twelve grandchildren, twenty great
grandchildren and one great-great
grandchild. She is enjoying compar
atively good health. Despite the fac
that she has passed the allotted term
of life she retains all her faculties, al
through she is somewhat deaf. She il
able to help herself about the house
however, and can converse quite freely
Her form is quite bent with the weight
of years. .r'- r'
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

The following are interesting ansgrams:
Arthur Wellseley--Truly he'll see war.
AstrOnomers-Moon starers.
Breakfast-Fat bakers.
Embargo-O grab me.
Funeral-Real fun.
Telegraph-Grcath help.
Lawyers-Sly ware.
Old Englaud-Golden land. ..t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
No. 100.

!. A vowel. 2. playing card. 3. Fifty.
4. A month. 5. Part OF the body. 6. A
tree Z. A-letter. .,....r ..
/. A letter. 2. A vessel. 3. A girls name
4. An eastern queen. 8. Unusually large.
4. An insect. Z. A vowel. -
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Banker-To what happy accident
am 1 indebted for the honor of your
visit? i'' r,e'"
Lieutenant-To come to the point
at once, Herr Kommerzienrat, ! ap-
pear before you as your future son In
law.-DoJ1arbier
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
a Breathing Spell.

A London cockney was asked to spell!
horse. Certainly" ae replied. 'There's
ha hatch, hand h'n h'o, hand h'a hay
hand h'a h'ar, hand h'a hess, hand h'a
h'ee, hand there you h'ar, 'orse" 1t was
one Of the same class who spelled saloon as
follows; "A hess, a hay, hell, two hoes
and hen."
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
No. 1o1.-IIow Many rurkeysg

One man says to another, "If the square
OF the number Of your turkeys be added to
the number of my turkeys the sum will
be 40." The other says, "If the square of
the number of your turkeys be added to
the number Of my turkeys the sum will
be %" How many turkeys had each?
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
No. lo5.-Hidden Cities.

1. Bertha looks very chic agoing down
the avenue in her spring suit.
2. saw Sambo stoning poor dog.
3. That is not sinew, or lean steak, but a
chop Of mutton.
4. This In decidedly the best, Lou, saw
anywhere In Philadelphia.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Name that which with only one eye put
out has but nose leftf
What is that which you can 20 nowhere
without, aud yet Is OF no use to your
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Whole, / am dignitary of the church.
Behcud, and leave ito narrate.'' Again,
and leave exalted" Again, and leave
"tardy." Again, and leave "dovoured. !"
Again, and leave two-thirds of beverage.
Again, and leave vowel
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY,

LOSAS SOONlf,
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that
he is the senior partner of the firm of
F. J CHENEY & Co., doing business
in the City of Toledo, County and
State aforesaid, and that said firm will
pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case OF
CATARRH that cannot be cured by the
use Of HALLS CATARRH CURE.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
in my presence, this 9th day of De
cember, A. d., 1886.
(~'0) A. w. GLEASON,
( SEAL ... .....
'OC' Notary Public.
Halls CATARRH CURE is taken in
ternally and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces of the system.
Send for testimonials, free. ...
+. ]. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O.
sks~ Sold by Druggists, 7sc. 7-sI-4t.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
Life's EpitOule.

A burst of light and song and stars,
OF hopes aud dreams and some time glory
Days begun!
little praise, little blame,
a little floating breath of fame,
A little sitting In the sun, a little sign-and
Day Is donel
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
No. 1an.-A1et,.r ENIGMA.

No. 1904 Letter Enigma.
My first is In cat but not in sigh.
My second Is In fry but not in high.
My third IL In ram but not in cunning
Ny fourth is in quite but not in hot.
My fifth tx In calmsbut not In worm.
Ny sixth is in hat but pyt in heir.
My whole is continent.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31

Tax collectors notices and receipt
books for sale at this Office. If.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
lO4.-whst Many Have Had.

No. 1O4.-What Many Have Had.
My first an expression often hear
From an old lady who lives me near;
My second, man his valise doth call,
Tho It sounds not elegant at all;
With my whole I've lately had u tussle,
Which leaves me weak In nerve and muse
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1891-07-31
No. 1854 wise Saving.

NO. I8S.-A Wise Saying.
am composed of 81 letters:
My 20, Z, 2. I, n musical instrument.
My 3, 10, 10, II is bright.
My o. 8, 4, 10, an eastern country.
Ny 10, 2, Is, 81, l6, IL. ambitious.
My 9, IL, II, Q, girls name.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
7 NFVETT STEELE.

Baltimore April IL Speclal-I. Nevett steele
lawyer OF national reputation, and one OF the most
prominent men in Maryland, died at his nome mere
this morning Mr. Steele was born In Cambridge No.
i'm 1902 His mother Miss May Nevett In 1919
his father removed to Annapolis. His son was ed
ucated at St. Johns College in that city, and AFTER
ward at Trinity College, in Connecticut. owing To
Ill health he was unable to stay to take Dis degree
In his eighteenth year he began studying law and In
1880 he was admitted to practice In 1888 he was ap-
polnted by Attorney General Josiah Bailey his deputy
for baltimore County, and was continued In that
capacty until 1849 He married Rosa L.. daughter
OF John Nelson of Maryland, once Attorney General
Of the United States. In 1e40 President Taylor APP
nointed him Charge dAfaires in Venezuela While In
Venezuela Mr. steele narrowly escaped death In
stlgge with robbers who had broken into the house
occupied by the American Legation He succeeded IN
securing the settlement of heavy claims Of citizens Of
the United States against Venezuela, and thereby
gained considerable reputation. In 1853 Mr.. steele
rotnrned home with health restored and has since
aSsIduoIsIv applied himself TO the law. Before the
War Mr. Steele was a Wing, and was chairman at one
time OF that party's State Central Committee lie
afterward cast his ot with the Democratic party The
trial of Mrs Wharton nearly twenty years ago, for the
poisoning Of General Ketchum was a case In which
Mr.. steele came conspcuOuSy before the country
He leaves five sons and three daughters.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
a PLAN TO COLLECT MAIL IN CARTS.
POSTMASTER VAN Colts PROPOSED IMPROVE
MENT OF THE POSTAL SERVICE.

POSTMASTER VAN CoTT's PROPOSED IMPROVE
MENT OF THE POSTAL SERVICE.
Postmaster Van Colt is lucker than the great Alex
ander in that he still has worlds to conquer In
spite Of the reforms which he he's wrought in the postal
service since he entered Office he has others In mind
and II lack Of funds did not hamper him, he would in
a short time give the public better facilities than it
has now. Ono improvement that he has in mind is
the collection Of mail by wagons, instead OF by
riers, who go on foot He tried to the funds
necessary and met with failure, but he will make
other effort to get the appropriation in july Now
the carriers have to walk long distances, carrying
heavy bags of mall in hot weather or cold, rain
shine The proposed plan would not only relieve the
men Of this disageeable and heavy task, but would
In time give the public better and quicker postal ac
ties.
The experiment was tried not long ago. and 1t was
found that man In a wagon could cover two collec-
ton routes in the time taken by two men on foot.
Thus the innovation would not entail much additional
expense, and in time would probably be no more
costly than the present system. Light, strong carts
could be built in such a way that the driver would
not have to step to the xround TO empty the mail
boxes 1t has also been proposed to put the boxes on
pedestals especially made for the purpose and if this
were done receptacles for letters and parcels could
be provided. This would of course be great con
venience to the public. The men now have such Dig
loads of letters to carry that they cannot collect news
papers and parcels in any numbers. With cart, this
would, of course, all be changed.
In the downtown district traffic is so heavy that the
carts would be of use. Besides, the roues there
are much shorter than they are in tie less thickly
populated parts of the city. Mr.. Van Colts idea Is
5 he carts o.. only ABOVE I'VE oses So tor aho @ oo
year. At this rate. the plan would cost only few
thousand dollars year more than the present system
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
THE MARYLAND OYSTER INDUSTRY.

Baltimore, April IL (specia)-The oyster season Cd
the Chesapeake drawing 10 close, has not BEEN
as psor as the advocates Of new planting law have
pretended c. c. Conway, secretary Of the oyster Ex-
change in report on the seasons work, says tha'
there is no such depletion of the Maryland oyster
beds as has been reported. lie further says: The
drift of all the reports that the oyster Will soon %
externnated is coupled with the one idea to sell OF
lease the extra grounds of the state Of Maryland 70
private individuals syndicates ostensby for exe
detrimental oyster planting purposes. They have
thought they would parade this pretended e&termina-
ton OF the oyster before the taxpayers In the inland
counties Of state taking advantage OF their reason
able ignorance OF the actual fact and thereby work up
n strong following at our next general Assembly al,
AnnapoIs: but we feel assured that representatives
will come as they have DONE In the interest OF
,ho whole neople our facilities for estimating tho
latch Of the bay and tributaries put the catch o.
iIad ovstors al 600 900 bushels, and, estimating
600 400 nshels add to this the usual growth, ana
~ III, have next season 10 100000 bushels-a granQ
showing for the Culling law. which requires az, az
nVsers less than two and one half inches 10 De iefs
uvon the bottoms when taken"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1891-04-12
uR HAYES A METHODIST AGAIN.

Boston, April IL speciaD.-rhe feature OF most
interest of todays session of the Methodist Conference
at LYNN was the admission Of the Rev. Emory J.
HAYNES late Of the BAPTIST denomination BY an almost
unanimous vote Mr.. Haynes was introduced, and
stated that he dad to be again In the Church
Of his fathers. He lad never spoken against or in
dsparagement of the Methodist Church, and no one
church he had left. M. Haynes's election was pre-
ceded BIZ report from he committee who examined
him which stated at length his full conversion back
and ON all other points Of Methodist faith ne had. after
mature elaboration and examination, become con-
yinced The committee unanimously recommended his
admission and there was onll hand up in Oppost
tom when the vote taken Dr. William Rice spoke
eo0uent1y on his admission. asdid Dr. j. w. Hamilton,
and letter of love and regard was read from tile Rev
Philip S. Moxom and David Jldson, OF the Baplst
Pastors Union.