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The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24
A Chance Friend Made His Fortune.

The Boston EDeaing Gazette tells a
pleasant story about the son of a very
prominent man. When he was a student
at Harvard he took a trip West on mi
of his vacations. He was greatly in
terested in railroad affairs, and happened
to fall into conversation with an elderly
man who also seemed to know q little
about this subject. On the way to
Chicago they talked about railroads a
good deal, and the young man acquitted
himself very creditably. His new friend
had introduced himself simply as Mr..
Smith, let us say. Mr.. Smith and the
young college man exchanged personal
cards before the trip was ended. Shortly
before he was graduated the young man
received a iattering offer from q big rail-
road company, through its President, the
same Mr.. Smith, call him again. That
was several years ago. That young man
to-day is a rising railroad man, who has
already climbed many rounds Of the rail-
road adder.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24
WOMAN'S INTUITION.
Nearly Always Right in Her Judgment In
Rannrh To Hnmmnn TEinns

Nearly Always Right in Her Judgment In
Regard to Common Things.
An old gentleman over seventy, came into
the city from his farm, without his overcoat.
The day turned chilly and he was obliged to
forego his visit to the fair.
To q friend who demonstrated with him for
going away from home thus unprepared, he
said: II thought it was going to be warm;
my wife told me to take my overcoat, but I
wouldn't. Women nave more sense than men
anyway"
A frank admission.
Women's good sense is said to come from
intuition; may it not be that they are more
close observers of little things. One thing is
certain, they are apt to strike the nail on the
head, in all the ordinary problems of life,
more frequently than the lords of creation.
According to DR.. Alice Bennett. who
recently read a paper on Bright's disease be-
fore the Pennsylvania State Medical Society,
persons subject to bilious attacks and sick
headaches, who ave crawling sensations,
like the Rowing of water in the head, who
are tired all the time and have unexplained
attacks of sudden weakness, may well be sus-
pected of dangerous tendencies in the direc-
ton Of Brights disease"
The veteran newspaper correspondent, Joe
Howard, of the New York Press, in noting
this statement, suggests: POSSIBLY Alice is
correct in her diagnosis, but why doesn't she
give some idea of treatment? l know a man
who has been tired all the time for ten
years. Night before last he took two doses
of calomel and yesterday he wished he
hadn't"
A proper answer is found in the following
letter of Mrs. Davis, wife of Rev. VIM. j.
Davis, of Basil, o., June 21st, 1890:
81 do not hesitate to say that I owe my life
to Warmers Safe Cure. l had a constant
hemorrhage from my kidneys for more than
five months. The physicians could do moth
ing for me. My husband spent hundreds of
dollars and I was not relieved. I was under
the care of the most eminent medical men in
the State. The hemorrhage ceased before I
had taken one bottle of the Safe Cure. I can
safely and do cheerfully recommend it TO all
who are sufferers of kidney troubles"
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24
1NsPfRsTa6E

Narrow and steep the pathway we tanusb
tread,
And even then the crown may be ofShorn,
Which all the years thereafter must be
borne,
Till silence numbers us among the deads
Hard must we toll to winthis bitter bread,
And through the clear flash ofThs radiant
morn,
Oft see the clouds, with edges tampesteofn,
Rise in dense gloom, by disappointnnenSaed.
Yet is not all this strife a better gift
Than aimless wanderings through 'Fgunlit
days?
Does not each upward struggle seryeSo.af1
The soul to where Gods clearer radiance
plays,
Till through some stern and r~ockembsttasd
rift, =
Wereach atlast lfe's firm and leVel weyyssgS
Thomas S. collier, n: Youths ConpoAton.
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Bogus Tails ON Horse Pictures.

A humorous application Of bad ethics
in photography is to be found In the
photographer in an agricultural district
who had often occasion to take negatives
Of cattle and horses. He oYercame the
difficulty SO often experienced Of the
animals whisking their tails and spelling
the exposure BY the ingenious expeaient
OF keeping a large and varied assortment
Of negatives of COWS and horses, tails,
from which he selected one that matched
that of any given specimen and printed
it in. having previously stopped out the
original that was blurred by notion
Chicago Herald,
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2
Rail of aDadds Long Legs

A curious natural phenomenon wa
seen at Plainfield, N. J., a few days ago.
A gentleman walking through his gar
den saw a living ball of "daddy long
legs as they are commonly called.
There were hundreds of the insects in
the lump, which was fully half a foot in
circumference. Their long legs were
tangled in a seemingly inextricable mass.
The animal warmth of their tiny bodies
probably induced the insects to huddle
SO closely together .-NeD York Iae-
gram.
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A Wonderful Paper,

of The YouTH's CoMP1NIoN, published last
week in our columns. did you stop to consider
what a wealth of talent was engaged in pro
ducing this remarkable paper2 Its success IS
because it is the best of its kind. Now is the
time to send your subscription. SLID Sent at
once will secure you the rest Of this year Irees
including all the Holiday Numbers. II
YoUTH's COMPANION, Boston.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

LADIES needing a tonic. or children who
van building up, should take Browns Iron
Bitters. 1t is pleasant to take, cures Malaria,
Indigestion, Biliousness and Liver Complaints,
makes the Blood rich and pure.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24
ONE ECgIOYa

Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and rsfreshingt to the taste, and acts
gentlyyetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tam e~fectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevars and cures habitusI
constipation. Syrup of Figs Is the
only remedy Of its Kind ever pro-
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Its action and truly beneficial mi.
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healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have INSIDE II
The most popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in BOO
and ST bottles BY all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it Do not accept
any substitute
CALIFORNIA re syrup CO.
San FRANCISCO, GAL
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NERVE R~EsToRGR No fits after first days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bottle
free Dr. Kline, 93l Arch St, Phila., Pa
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

Lee Was Chinese Headache Cure. Harm
less in effect, quick and positive 10 action.
Sent prepaid on receipt of 81 per bottle.
Adeler & Co.. 2 Wyandotte st., Kansas City Mo
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Woman, her disea g and thefr treatment
" pages, illustrated; price SOC. sent upon re-
eefpt Of i0c, cost Of r:ttiliny,etc- Address Pro-.
r. II, KLINE Md, g. Arch ST., Phila>, Pa
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The toughest fowl can bo made eata BILE il
put in cold water, plenty of it, and cooked
very slowly fromtiyc to six hours.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

MANY persons are broken down from over
work or household cares. Browns Iron Bit
ters rebuilds the system, aids digestion, re-
splendid tonic for women and Children.
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DO You Ever Speculate

Any person sending US their name an al
dress viii receive information that will lead
to a fortune. BENZ. Lewis q Co., Security
Building, Kansas City, Mo.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

Economy is wealth; but it is a kind oil
wealth that the rich man finds it hard tc
Il anSfer to his sln.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

Timber, Mineral, Farm Lands andSRanches
in Missouri, Kansas, Texas and Arkansas,
bought and sold. Tyler & Co. Kansas City Nc.
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O II & SON.
Druggists. Roanoke, Ind.

In all bronchial, throat and lung
affections, lingering coughs, splitting
of blood, weak lungs and kindred
ailments, the "Discovery" effects
the most marvellous cures.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

White pine boards are Row made by re-
ducing small trees and limbs to pulp and
pressing in molds.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

In condemning the vanity Of women, men
Complain Of the fire that they themselves
nave kindled.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

Oklahoma Guide Book and Map sent any whore
onreceipt Of 80 cts. Tyler g Co,Kansas CITY. Mo.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

The preacher fails who tries to preach a
i~cctrine that hasn't been tested in his
heat.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

There are a great many things that go
without saying, but woman Is not one of
them.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

Mount Saint Elias, in North America,
is higher than any mountain peak II
Switzerland or the Tyrol.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

From the oil OF grasshoppers q Spanish in
ventor claims to make the finest soap yet
produced.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

lie aft icted with sore eyes use DR.. Thorn
sons Eye water. Druggist sell at Csc per bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

The collective length Of the Londd
streets would reach over 80, 900 miles.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

Why does this man stare so? He
is simply listening to the marvellous
cures effected by DR. Pierce's Gold
en- Medical Discovery.
The following cas illustrates:
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

The crow does not fly from q cornfleld
without caws.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

wmMaar STUDY Book-kesping, Business Forms
UNI Penmanahip, Arithmetic, Short-hSnd,o etc.
3 thoroughly taught by MALL. Circulars IreS
Bryant's College, 3 Main ST., Bnlalo. =. l.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

eTE to $3.50 A MONTH can be made working
pig for us. Persons preferred who can furnish
q horse and give thair whole time to the business.
Spare moments n4y be prohtabIy employed also.
A few vacancies In towns and cities. 3. T. JOHN
SOM CO, 1909 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
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February 18th, 1890.
WORLDS
mrnN RnHnln N " =.

TIoN. Buffalo, N. Y:
Gentlemen-A remarkable case has occurred
In our territory. J. N. Berry, a man about
thirty years of age, was going down rapidly:
He tried physician after physician, gd h !
He Heo vent to a. noted saanitarium and returned
no better. We all thought he was dying. With
consumption, and only a few weeks OF me
were left for him..
He commenced "Golden Medical Discov-
ery," and at the same time commenced to
mend. He has used about two dozen bottles,
and is still using it. He has gained in weight,
color and strength, and is able to do light
work. 1t is just such a case as we should
have listened to rather suspiciously, but when
we see it we must believe it..
1t has trebled our sales of Golden Medical
Discovery" ,u
Druggists, Roanoke, Ind.
The Opelousas courier., 1891-01-24

MONTH 2 Bright Young Mes or
WV P.W. XiegIer 81 Co., Philadelphia,P Pa.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06

FREE-Get from your dealer free, the
81 Book. 1t has handsome pictures and
valuable information about horses.
Two or three dollars for a 5A Horse
Blanket will make your horse worth more
and eat less to keep warm.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06
WHY AN AMPUTATED LIMB
FEELS

A very singular form of neuralgia is
that affecting the nerves of ampuJateG
limbs. 1t not rarely happens that after
an amputated stump has healed the
nerves of the stump, being compressed
in the scar, become exceedingly painful
Curiously enough, the pain is not felt in
the stump, but seemingly in the extrem
ity of the limb, which has probably beer
buried for year or more. In one case
coming under the notice of the writer a
man whose arm had been amputated
above the elbow often referred to the
pain he felt in his little finger of the
severed member for years after the oper-
alton. An old, one-legged soldier, ap
plying for an increase of pension, said
81 have more pain in the foot that amt
than in the one that are" This was his
terse way of saying that he continued to
the battle field years before.
The explanation of the curious phe.
nomena consists in the fact that the ter.
minal tilaments of a nerve are it's most
sensitive parts, they are the ''feelers, ~
the points from which the sensations
start on their course to the brain, where
they give notice that something is wrong
with the outlying districts. When the
nerve is injured in this community the
sensation is often referred to the ter
minal ends. Every one who has struck
his "crazy- bone"-the point above the
elbow, where the ulnar nerve is very
superficial and easily injured - must have
noticed how much the sensation was
affected in the little finger, the pain
being often greater than that at the
point where the blow was struck.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06
MEETING OF MAGNATES.

Judge McWhorter is president of the
shortest railroad system in the world. 1t
is something more than three miles IN
length between Crawford and Lexington.
OF this road Larry CAN'T tells good
story on the judge.
"Hamp was in New York few
months ago." said Larry, land while in
Col. John Inman's office he met Jay
Gould. He was introduced to the Wiz
ard as the president of the Lexington
Terminal.
"'Yes, SAID Mr. Gould, L am glad to
meet you. You have nice road. BY
the way, Mr.. McWhorter, how many
miles are there in your system?'
"'Nearly five, replied Hamp.
"'All under one management asked
Mr.. Gould from force of habit.
"And the little Wizard darted under
the table to save himself from being
hurled out of the sixth-story window"
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A NEW USE FOR MATCHES.

watched d train hand stagger through
the coach with eyes closed and a fearful
face--a case of cinder. He met a COM
panion who instantly felt in his vest
pocket, poised himself, made one motion
and the suffering brakeman at once went
back to his post relieved HOW did you
remove that cinder? | asked.
With match, he replied. Producing
one, he split it to point with his thumb
nail. This looks like harsh way to treat
so tender an organ, said he. but it is
entirely safe. Turning back the eyelid,
the spec only needs to be touched by
some dry substance-in this case the
match to adhere to it We have to
help one another so dozen times day.
But why not wait until stopping?
| inquired. Too busy then. Besides.
there is no need. 1t is as easy on train
in motion as on the ground when one is
accustomed to it. After rising the arm
for tho operation, one need to get the
swing of the train. This car runs
smoothly, so did quick work.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06
A MULE AND ALLIGATOR
STORY.

1t was in the winter of 1870 that |
made my first visit to Florida, says a
writer III Forest and Stream. At that
time railroads were not the Northern
tourists were few in number St. Angus
tine was a sleepy old town with no
Standard Oil king in sight. The alligator
basked quietly on the bank of the st.
John and the white plume of the egret
cleaned from every swamp. Bears, deer
and turkey were abundant. At Lords
comfortable cottage at Smyrna were five
or six anglers who filled their boats daily
with channel bass, sheepshead and spot
ted sea trout. Almost all those WORTHLESS
have joined the great and silent ma jority
New Smyrna then contained three
houses and store, and from the head of
the Halifax to the inlet there were
hardly 100 people. Daytona, | think,
was laid out that year. a mile below
that hamlet lived kind of natural
list named Chamberlain, who had a
cottage on the river bank filled with
skins OF beasts and birds, aud copper
reptiles, which he had collected for
Northern museums. Like that of most
men who live close to nature, his con
versation was interesting and | often
visited him. Che day he siid II think
you have not seen my alligator. Come
with me and | will show you my pet"
yards from the river, winding through a
hamak.
At one place there was hole under a
high bank, into which Chamberlain
thrust a pole. The reply was loud and
angry growl. He Is at home, but he
won't come out to day" The pet was a
good sized alligator, seven or eight feet
long, which c. had partially tanned by
feeding it with fish and snakes, the gator
being particularly fond of the latter. G.
punched it with the pole to make it come
out, but it seized the pole in its teeth and
shook it. Il think if | were alone he
would come out, but be is little bash
full before strangers" said the naturalist,
and we left.
The next year when ] visited the
region Mr.. c. had moved away to some
wilder and more congenial spot, where
he would have fewer neigh bors, aud my
host at the inlet told me of the fate OF
the alligator. After G. left some mis-
chievous boys at Daytona borrowed a
| mule with plow harness and took him
to the creek where the alligator lived.
They punched him till he got angry
and then dropped the pillow chain on his
| nose. The gator seized 1t al once, as is
| the habit of the beast, and held on to il
| bulldog fashion, while the boys started
| the mule Ga powerful animaD, whct
| dragged the alligator from the hole
| Now, there is nothing which mule fear!
more than an alligator, whose musk
! odor will set him crazy.
| When the mule smelt this he looked
round, and seeing the beast at his heel,
he tore away homeward at full speed
dragging the gator after him, and, o
course, the faster he ran the faster b,
| was pursued. Up the narrow road he
dashed, the gator bounding behind him
striking against trees and stumps al
every jump, SO that before the mule got
to his stable the poor alligator was deac
enough. AS to the mule, his nerves were
| down to the river road again. II,
smelled alligators in every breeze anc
was a ruined mule
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06

have TO be here at such time. | must
HE me to my work.
1t is the same with soldiers. They,
too, are like SO many spokes in a great
wheel.
Iu sweet contrast, there is the sell
made man. He may have been clerk like
the others in his younger days. If sc
there is touch of it still in his gait
But there is much more. 1t has develo
ped into a strut of the first water. He
| holds h is head high SO that all may look
at him, aud if they will follow an ex
ample may model themselves upon him
Behold me. he seems to say; | am what
l have made myself! Did you ever SEE
| anything so remarkable?
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06
TWO KINDS OF WALKS.

Look at the methodical walk of the
in position more or less depen-
dent. They are slaves to the clock, and
to the routine to which their daily hours
are devoted. Do they not walk oddly
alike? And we'll thew may, for they are
alike-at least in so far as they are inte-
gers to help forward the routine business
work of the world. Their very steps
seem to say: l am one of those who
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06
MINISTER'S EXPERIENCES.

Ministers have amusing experiences
in marrying people, says the New York
MOrHing Jourhal. Many couple are so
nervous that they hardly know how to
self-possessed they say and do funny
things: A clergyman in Connecticut
occasionally let's fall an anecdote of his
early marrying days"
AT one time man and a woman came
to his house to be married. AS they
were waiting in the parlor for the minis
ter's appearance the man, without say
ing a word, up and lett the house.
When the ministers came in there was
no bridegroom. They waited, and the
would be bride began to grow uneasy,
though she tried to appear uuconcerned.
At length some one said to her:
"He must have left YOU"
ooh, well, then," was the reply, with
a toss of her head, sit will save me a
deal of trouble" but her voice faltered
and tears began to flow.
A half hour later the missing man
returned, wearing new hat and bring
ing ring, which he had gone out to
purchase. Tears then gave way to
smiles and the wedding wsnt on.
On another occasion the minister asked
the groom what form of service he would
prefer should be used.
"What?" was the curt response.
The minister repeated the question.
Then, with glance at his bride, the
man replied: Both together and for
life.''
The marriage fee often reveals odd
traits of character. Once the bride
groom presented to this clergyman a bit
of paper on which was written, "a wife
is a crown to her husband. If she turns
out to be good one in ten years, I'll
give you $50"
The minister pocketed the paper,
thinking that the woman would turn
out to be good one," and that the man
would never remember the promise
But time brought surprise. Before
seven years had passed the clergyman
received gold double eagle and note,
saying:
''She is good clear through. There
is no need of waiting any longer, ought
to have paid you on the spot"
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1891-06-06

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Ayers
The Best
Blood Medicine

Ayers Sarsaparla has wen its rcpl-
tatium by years Of valuable service to the
community. IL the best" Il. :. Lang,
Druggist 2i2 Merrimack ST.. Lowell, Mass.
DR.. ". +. Wright. Paw Paw Ford. Tenn,
says: =" In my practice, | Invariably pre-
scribe Ayers Sarsaparlla for chronic dis
eases of the blood"
DIR. K. X. Boyle, Third and 0Xfgrd sts.,
Philadelphia. Pa. writes: " For tw" years
| have prescribed Ayers Sarsaparilla in
numerous instances, and | find it Lightly
efiicacious in the treatment Of all disorders
of the blood
l.. NJ. Robinson, Pharmacist Sabina. o.,
certifeS ayers Sdrsaparil.a Las always
been a great seller. My customers think
there is no blood-purificr equal to it,
For many years J was afflicted with
scrofulouS running sores. which. at last be-
came 50 bad the doctors advised anputatEg
one of my legs to save my life. | began
taking Ayers SarSaparilla and soon saw an
Improvement. After using about two dozen
battles the sores were healed. continue to
take a few bottles Of ills medicine caCi,
wear. for my blood and AIN no longer II, l.
Gled with sores. have tried other repUt,d
Headquarters. hut none does 50 much COED
a$ Ayers SarSaparlIa. d. \. Robinson.
Neal. Kansas.
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