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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

Flint glanced at the portmanteau on
the seat before him. 1t certainly was
not his, although it bore the initials
IS. f." He was mechanically handing
it back to the porter, when his eyes
fell on the young lady's face. For an
instant he stood petrified 1t was the
face of the daguerreotype. 81 beg par.
dom" he stammered, "bpt are these
your initials?" She hesitated; per.
haps it was the abruptness of the ques-
ton, but he saw she was confused.
mo. A f-iend's." She disappeared
into another carriage, but from that
moment Harry Flint knew that he had
no other aim in lie than to follow this
clew and tho beautiful girl who
had dropped it. lie bribed the guard
at the next station, and discovered that
she was going to York. On their ar
rival he was ready on the platform to
respectfully assist her. A few words
disclosed the fact that she was a
fellow countrywoman, although resid-
ing in England, and at present on her
way to join some friends at Harrogate.
Her name was West. At the mention
of his he again faneied she looked dis
turbed.
They met again and again; the in
formality of his introduction was over
looked by her friends, and his assumed
name was already respectfully and re-
sponsibly known beyond California.
He thought no more of his future. He
was in love. He even dared to think it
might be returned; but he felt he had
no right to seek that knowledge until
he had told her his real name and how
he came to assume another's He did
so alone-scarcely a month after their
first meeting. To his alarm she burst
into a flood of tears and showed an
agitation that seemed far beyond any
apparent cause. When she had partly
recovered she said, in low, frightened
voice;
you are bearing my brothers name.
But it was a name that the unhappy
boy had so shamefully disgraced in
Australia that he abandoned it, and, as
he lay upon his deathbed, the last act
of his wasted life was to write an i'm
ploring letter begging me to change
mine, too. For the infamous com.
panion of his crime, who had first
tempted, then betrayed him, had pos
session Of all his papers and letters,
many of them from me, and was
threatening to bring them to our Vir.
ginia home and expose him to OUT
neighbors. Maddened by desperation,
the miserable boy twice attempted the
life Of the scoundrel and might have
added that blood-guiltiness to his other
sins had he lived l did change my
name to my mothers maiden one, left
the country and have lived here to es.
cape the revelations of that desperate
should he fulfill his threat"
In flash of recollection Flint re-
membered the startled look that had
come into his assailant's eye after they
had clinched. 1t was the same man
who had too late realized that his an
tagonist was not Fowler. '"Thanli
Cod you are forever safe from any ex'
posurl from that man." he said, grave
ly, land the name of Fowler has never
been known in San Francisco save in
all respect and honor. 1t is for you to
take bacl-fearlessly and alone"
She did, but not alone, for she shared
II with her husband.-Bret Harte, il
Strand Magazine.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
What Scala Shall RnHY

This question is asked by many. Certain
1t is that of all articles q scale should be
honestly made and accurate. A low price;
or what seems to be low, il it means an in
ferlor implement, is a bad bargain
There is scale-maker who has had a long
and honorable career in the business. "He
pays the freight" You probably have
heard of him. He says of HIS scale: ave
offer it on trial, guaranteeing it to be better
than any cheap Scale, and that no Scale,
high priced or low-priced, is better than it.
With no travelling men, no high rents or no
bribing of public weighers to throw out
some other Scale our expenses are so low
that we can afford to sell firstclass Scale
at fair price,
This is the way Jones of Binghamton IN.
~ talks, and it sounds square. If you are
interested, better write for full information
on the subject, which will be sent free.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
The Eennlrrr OF LnMels.

One of the comparatively unknown
branches of business in the metropolis
Is the repairer of jewelry. He has a
retired and unpretentious shop some
where near the retail centers. He may
employ from two to a dozen skilled
workmen and do an extensive trade
but he is not known to his customers
and has no dealing with them. For the
retail jeweler is the middle man, who
takes in the work, sends 1t to the repair
er's shop and when it is returned and
delivered to the owner scoopsi in profit
on the transaction. IN. Y. Herald,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
Tie Wanted to Make sure.

bridegroom 60 minister)-How much
will it be-
Minister-That depends ppuh how
much you think it is worth.
Bridegroom-Well, think it is worth
twenty thousand dollars; but I'll come
around in a few days and sec yoS.-
Pncss.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
SdUed
the life that is fighting against
CONSTITUTION.
corHeHT laA

- the life that is hghtlng against
Consumption.
Only-act promptly.
Put 1t off, and nothing can save
you. But, if taken in time, DR..
Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery
will certainly cure.
1t must be done through the
blood - and the Discovery" is
the most potent blood cleanser,
strength -restorer, and flesh builder
that's known to medical science,
The scrofulous affection of the
lungs that's called Consumption,
and every form of scrofula and
blood-taints, all yield to it. For
Weak Lungs, Splitting of Blood,
Bronchitis, Asthma, and all severe,
lingering Coughs, it's an unequaled
remedy. It's the only one that's
guaranteed. If it doesn't benefit
or cure, in every case, you have
your money back.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
The Only One Ever Printed Can You Find
the Word?

Each week, different 8 inch display is
published in this paper. There are no two
words alike in either adj, except One word.
This word will be found in the ad, for Dr.
Harter's Iron Tonic, Little Liver Pills and
Wild Cherry Bitters. Look for Crescent
trade mark. Read the adj. carefully and
when you find the word, send it to them and
they will return you book, beautiful litho-
graphs and sample free.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

eve promise to cure your Ca
tarrh, perfectly and permanently,
no matter how bad your case or
Of how long standing-o Or we'll
pay you $500" That's what the
proprietors of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy say to every sufferer from
Catarrh. And they mean it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
Confidence Of Dear Friends.

Ireno lin whisper)--See that hand
some young man across the aisle,
Laura? | can bring him to my feet any
day want TO-
Laura-Indeed, dear! He doesn't
lcok the least bit in the world like
chiropodist!-Chi Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
A Model Railway.

The Burlington Route, e., B. & 9. R. r.
operates 1000 miles of road; with termini III
Chicago, ST. Louis, st. Paul, Omaha, Kansas
City and Denver, For speed, safety, com
fort, equipment, track, and efficient service
it has no equal. The Burlington gains new
patrons, but loses none.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

All claims not consistent with the high
character of Syrup Of Figs are purposely
avoided by the Cal Fig Syrup Company. 1t
acts gently on the Kidneys, liver and bow
is not cure-all and makes no pretensions
that every bottle will not substantiate.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
Send ntoney and Bnx pIrcct

From factory. Avoid middlemen's profits
SO top buggy only s3S; 800 four passenger
top carriage only $3.50; $40 buggy harness
only A75., Send for No. FREEcatalogue as
advertised in this paper by the U S. Buggy &
Cart Co, Cincinnati, o., leaders of low
prices, and who belong to no pool or COM
bination which charges double prices.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11
A GIutted Market.

Poor man, and can't you get work."
said the sympathetic woman.
mo, num-" replied Raggles '1've
asst at seventeen places"
What Is your work."
I'm bearded lady, mum. Truth
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

PERHAPS it is because history repeats
itself that some of it gets so very dry
Washington Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

THE minister who prepares the poorest
sermon is generally the best composer
-Binghamton Leader.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

ALL the watering places-soda watering
places-in the city are well patronized. IN.
o. Picayune
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

TELEGRAPH operators rarely come to
blows; although they have a great many
words tOgether.-TeXas Siftings.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

AMAN is never so sure that his rights are
being infringed upon as when his wife gets
sick.-Atchison Globe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

"DERE's millions in it,r said the old darby,
melon patch.-Binghamton Republican.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

THERE is a photographer in Denver by
the name of Horse; his negatives areknown
as "neighs. "-Boston Courier
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

ADVERSELY is said to be great teacher,
but she brings you down instead of bring
ing you up.-Brooklyn Eagle.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

THoUeu not catchy, the song of the back
fence warbler is undoubtedly cat-chin.-ln-
dianapolis journal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

81 GUESS" said the street-car driver, who
reads the market reports, as he reached for
his whip, that will have to do something
to overcome this stagnation in stock."-
Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

WHERE the iron enters into the sole-at
the shoemaker Small and Express.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

ARE unlike all other pills No purging or
pain. Act specially on the liver and bile
Carriers Little Liver Pills. One pill dose.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

RED, angry eruptions yield to the action
OF Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, so cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

THE vain belle with check like the red
side of luscious peach is devoted to
naughty culture.-Dallas News
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

MIsTAKEN.-"D they Miss me at homel"
No; they call me Jane-plain Jane.-Brook-
Iyn Eagle.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

THE scholar who takes the first prize in
arithmetic is only figure head. Boston
Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

TIE assessors tax man and then the
collector mails" him. -Yonkers Statesman.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

''THERE are some unpleasant features in
this business muttered the photographer
as he surveyed a row Of his patrons. -Balti
more American
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

"THEY tell me the large game in the Adri-
9ndacks is pretty well killed Off" "Yep.
Tho' lost to sight, to memory, deer PUCK
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

AN aquatic champion at this season of the
year is bound TO be In the swim.-N. o.
Picayune
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

HEREAFTER in home rule none but the
married will be put on guard,-N. o. Plea
Vnne.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

PRESENTATION has the drop ON the public
1t largc.-W ashington Post.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

A COOK as well as ship has to stem
currents occasionally .-Bingha Repub-
lcan
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

ALWAYS avoid harsh purgative pills They
first make you sick and then leave you con
stipated Carter's Little Liver Pills regulate
the bowels and make you we'll. Dose; one pill
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses OF Piso's Cure for Consumption
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

In casting about for national flower, the
wall-tlower, as usual, is quite forgotten
Boston Transcript
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

CANNOT work without "rest"-the art
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-09-11

Nor palatable-eating your own words.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

"The Sabine parish bulldozers," says the
Baton Rouge Advocate, 'had two grievances
which prompted the use of shotguns and Win.
chesters to suppress free speech on the part
of their fellow Democrats, when they lately
prevented public speaking in that parish.
One was the alleged information that an
armed band would invade the parish in the
interest of the lottery, a pretext so contempti-
BILE that it ought to bring O deeper blush Of
Shame to their cheeks than even their law.
lessness, and the other was what they said
was sundisputed evidence that John A.. Nor
ris had furnished the money for the barbe-
cue.' Now the Pro-Lottery people say the
money was raised By private subscription
smong the friends of the amendment, but
admitting that Mr.. Morris donates all of it,
the question may be asked whether it is a
greater sin on the part of the Pro-Lottery
people to use il than it was for Gov. Nichols
and Senator White to accept money from the
Same source to pay the expense of their
campaign in 1888. We do not read that any
considerable number of Anti-Lottery regula.
tors rose in arms against the recipients of
this campaign fund when it was accepted by
them, or were loud in their protests when
Senator White and his friends admitted that
they had taken it, knowing the source from
which il came. Let us be reasonable and just.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
d. BLOOMFIELD.

Commissaire dc IA Coar de Circuit des
Etataunis p0nr II District Sud- Quest do Ia
Louisiana.
Comnissaira de- f. Cour dos reclamations
DIES Efats-Unia.
Nataira Pablo aans d pour "a paroissa St.
Landry.
Son attention taate parfi6naiere sara don-
nee aux entrees de IArFese t aux prenres a.
males. S'oeeaIssra nj collector pTonptemefst
dams les paeafsses S. Landry &c Aaaaie.
~Ssoecupera des peuaiops, d0s pafanfes, SD.
Office aFee Flor. Juo. n 0gden, 0peionsas.
IS 5niIlot, 1891
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
For the entire
/. sl,25O,0OO s31, $4,000


Alexandria Times, Sept. IS: when Col.
Jack spoke here he told several anecdotes,
one Of which Colonel Ogden appropriated
Wednesday, made il different application and
thus turned the Colonels guns against him.
in q boat fishing tied the line to his big toe
and went to sleep. In time a big cat seized
the bait, was hooked and commenced to
pull. He finally upset the boat, drowned the
negro and then himself. A negro coroner inn
panneled a negro jury to view and sit upon
the remains. The verdict when drawn M by
the learned official read about this way: 1--WE,
the jury, after looking into the case, find the
Niger Jake, and the catfish, name unknown,
so tangled we can't tell whether the niger
drowned the fish or the fish drowned the
niger Mr.. Ogden said that in the Lafay-
cite dicker the ants and the farmers were so
tangled up that he couldn't tell whether the
ants drowned the farmers or the farmers
drowned the ants.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
L'Obstination du GOuVerneur
me Sauvera hi lui, nj sa
Faction.

L0sl6aHais.
Pour q~uiconquo raisonne Hi pcu, aE
compare, sans parti pris d'avaDee, ce
qni 20 dit et 90 qui s'6crit, chaaue jour,
ponr cd centre Ia question absorbante
du moment. sous Ie point dc rue des
interets DE m Louisiane soil quo ION
se sienne II langage one sd tIent Ii.
p~eaple-Qui parIe haut, maintenank, et
Qai en- d IL drait;-soit quo ron sex
pElaia epHame III fait t~onjonra ii faetion
Nlenells-qni s'aecfocha 4 tonfes Ies
branches ae salafs pour exenser ce que
commandment Aes pH6jug6ea. 81 laine
Axeugge Ell est faeile III yoir pour
qaoI les D6mocFafea fohItant Id pro-.
Geas dans ssAr magche ~ aFant,-|
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

The time has come when building and loan
associations outrank the savings banks, and
they are maintained where savings banks
have never been established. The wealth
these mutual benefit companies represent is
simply We find very often whole
families who are share holders, and the conse-
quence is that a great proportion of them own
their own homes.-American Building Associa-
ton News.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

The men of worth to a own or community
are those who forget their own selfish ends
long enough, and who are liberal enough in
their ideas to push all projects calculated to
build up the town and enhance its impor-
lance. The enterprise and push of a eommu-
nifty constitutes the foundation of its perma-
nent success. A town may as we'll prepare
for its own funeral as to become indifferent to
the enterprise i'll its midst. Men who come
to town to make it their failure home, who
cannot look far enough before them to see
that money placed judieiously in a public
enterprise will be increased an hundred fold
in the appreciation of their property, are to
be pitied. They are the class who are ready
to take all they can of ones building enter
prise, but are unwilling to do anything them
selves.-kiumundy III. Express.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

The following would indicate that there il
still hope for the paralyzed Frank Cornelius
Purcell, Indian Ter, says: Il induced Mr.
Pinson, whose wife had paralysis in the face
to try a bottle Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Te
their great surprise before the bottle had al
been used she was a great deal better. Hel
face had been drawn to one side; but the Pair
Balm relieved all pain and soreness, and the
mouth assumed its natural shape" It is also
unequalled for rheumatism, lame back
sprains, swellings and lameness. so cents
bottles for sale by Jos. Lassalle.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
when Baby was sick. We gave her castoria.
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria.
when she became Miss, she chung 70 Castoria.
When she had Children, sle gave them castoria

The Printers Ink says: . When You wang
TO know about any business house outside Of
the large cities, write-to the local newspaper.
Is The firm is Of any account, you win find its
advertisement in the home paper. a man to-
be popular abroad must be respected at home
and q mai who does not advertise his bust
ness 70 biz ~neighbors ought not to receive
much attention anywhere.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
The adoption Of the Revenue Amendmen

The adoption of the Revenue Amendment
means:
More schools and better schools; longer
terms and better pay for school teachers.
Better levees and consequently less danger
from overflow.
More money for insane asylums, and there
fore ample room to comfortably contine insane
persons.
Better care of Confederate veterans and
widows of Confederate veterans,
Less taxes and licenses and more prosperity
for the poor farmers.
What do the ants offer the poor people for
voting against the amendments
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

Farmers Union Lecturer P. Calvin, of Cal
oasieu, states a general proposition in the fol-
lowing foreible way:
Why are some men SO ready to accuse 9th
ers of selling out think that's a cheap and
dirty way of gaining the attention of unthink-
ing people.
onsly anxious to themselves sell out and fear
the other fellow has beaten them out of a
chance City Item.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
FOR SALE.

The Live Oak Plantation, containing about
HOO acres, situated about AZ miles south west
Of Opelouaas adjoining the lata AchiIle DuprG
plantation. Said place will DO sold Id block
Or in lots to suit purchasers. Also q fine herd
Of Devonshire and half.breed cattle. Apply
on the plantation or To James Powers. No sol
Liberty street. New Orleans, Ia.
August Il, 1891. en-
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

If parents, who have children subject to
they would never be without q bottle of
Chamberlain1s Cough Remedy in the house.
It will not only cure Group but will prevent it,
if used as soon as the first symptoms appear,
which can always be done il the remedy is
kept at hand.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
CharmRperlafsa's Eye and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes, Tet-
ter, Salt Rheum. Scald Head, Old Chronic
Sores, Fever Sores. Eczema, Itch. Prairie
Scratches, Sore Nipples and Piles. 1t is cool
ing and soothing. Hundreds of cases have
been cured by it after all other treatment had
failed. 1t is put up in % and so cent boxes.
For sale by Joseph LassaIe and all drug
oisfs
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

N. @. Observation-Disclosures inhabi.
tants for the parish of Sabine, Louisiana.
Also a few missionaries to enlighten the un.
fortunates who are now in that part of the
State.
A good opening for Judge MeGloin's Hnr-
rah Club.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

Les personnes en- retafd pour Is
pavement de Ienrs subscriptions ID
Courier, sont instrument prices do reg
Ter I'aFri6TG.
H fanE que tout 10 monde viye.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

B. r.. Advocate:-The Farmers Vidette eau
tions the VIM parish boilers not TO bolt, be.
cause 1.-THE third party of a third party is the
ninth party The Videttte thus admits that
the alliance is a "third party a fact which
some people are studiously trying to conceal
for selfish ends.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

SANDER has q thousand tongues-Trnth has
but one. How like a grand brotherhood all
mankind would be if with every rising sun W
laid TO heart for the days acting that beauti-
full maxim laid down to us through the centu-
ries, d blessed inheritance g Though I speak
with the tongues of men and of angels, and
have not charity, / am become as sounding
brass or a tinkling cymbal,n
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

Good wagon roads are worth much more to
the local business interest of a town than an
extra railroad, yet it is not difficult to find
business men who would give dollars toward
the railroad to cents for better wagon roads.
No people in the community should be more
interested in country roads than the citizens
of country towns, yet as a rule none are more
Indifferent. In every case towns from which
radiate the best country roads are the most
thrifty. Roads, road making and road laws
are matters of vital Importance to the coun-
try towns,-Ex,
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

The adoption of the revenue amend
ment will bring to the State of Louis
lana by the Lottery Company an an
nuaI payment of 81 ,250, 900 for a period
of twenty-five years, or a total of $751;
100000, set apart as follows
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

Ne perdez pas dc we que lie Courier,
90 charge De tous genres d,impreasions,
et dams les conditions les plus raison-
ables.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

Early to bed and early to rise, mind your
own business and tell no lies, don't get drunk
and spoil your eyes. pay yolr debts and
advertise.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
Life is Worth living.

Creole Female Tonic makes the enjoyment
of life possible, and makes life worth the liv
ing. Weak and sickly women find new health
and strength in its use.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17

do not allow s~tore-Eeepers to do yoslr bun
dies mp In paper bearing their advertisement
in big letters for you To carry along the
street like q corn-doctor's sandwich. Make
the store keeper do your package up in un-
paper Is Che place I'd do advertising. The
beat class DC people will NOT be so imposed
upon.-gape God ITEM.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-10-17
ICE? ICE!
Ice within the reach Of everyone

Having opened an Ice Depot adjoining La
combe's store, / am prepared to furnish ice in
any quantity at reasonable prices. Ice deliv-
cred regularly ut residence. Special low rates
in quantities. Public patronage respectfully
solicited Special attention given To country
orders. s. c. DAVENPORT, Mgr.