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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
STOLE HIS FATHER-iN-LAW
The Sad Mistake OF a Young Eskimo
In Trying to Steal a Bride,

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A young seal-hunter became engaged
to the daughter OF q rich neighbor,
but was unable to obtain the consent
OF her parents to speedy marriage.
Between the cake of ice on which the
| young sealer had erected his hut and
the larger flow which was pre-empted
by the parents OF his sweetheart, the
cold had broken an impossible Gre
vase some hundred feet or more
IN depth and twenty in width. Save
TOR a single juttlng fragment, just thick
enough to bare little more than his
own weight, his home was completely
cut off from the world about him.
This practical isolation inspired him.
He began storing up in his humble
quarters oil, blubbers and other deli
cacies sufficient for the support oftwo
persons for at least six months. He
had resolved to steal his bride, and
knew that if he gained his ice flat with
her and broke the bridge they were
safe from trouble Or pursuit for the
season Or until the warmer weather of
the summer moved the icebergs to
closer contact. By that time he hop
ed the opposition OF the parents would
give way to pardon and reconcilia.
ton.
The Eskimos sleep on raised snow
bank on one side OF the igoo or ice
house. Encased in their sealskin
with ahuge projecting hood |
over the head and face, they are as
comfortable as their nature requires.
The youth walked outside the girls
home until he thought that all within
were asleep. Then creeping through
the narrow entrance he made his way
toward the young woman. He seized
The long baglike mass in which her
-orm Was encased, boreit triumphantly
across the narrow bridge to his strong
lo!d, and before pursuit was possible
tut down the iccbridge with his axe
md was safe.
Not waitinsto hear he objurgatiors
j those on the other side Of the abyss,
lc knelt down beside her and dra eyed
'ack the hood to catch a glimpse of
ler face.
Hc had stolen his intended fatber-in,
aw!-Parcon's Weekly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
SHAKESPEARE IN AMERICA
he Is More Popular Here Than In
Any Other Country,

An exceedingly interesting and ex-
haustiVe article upon the Shakespeare
Year appeared in q recent issue OF the
Birmingham Daily Post, in England,
which, although unsigned, is undoubt-
eddy the work of the indefatigable and
accomplished "Shakespearean," Sam
uel Timmins. the article comprises o
survey of all the contributions to lit
erature and criticism and all forms OF
Shakespearean activity during the
year IN all parts Of the world, and the
coplOus references to America are OF
especial value, because nowhere else,
SO far as we know, is such a careful
and Thorough statement accessible.
1t appears that thenumber OF Amer
lean pilgrims to the birthplace, home
and grave OF Shakespeareat Stratforl
far surpasses that from other coun-
tries. There were probably not fewer
than twenty thousand American WIS.,
ltors during tbs last year, and every
year there are more. The article paws
Just tribute to the American edit ors,
specifying Richard Grant White,
whose "Shakespeare's Scholar" in
1884, introduced the active modern
interest OF this country in the poet
works. DR.. Howard Furness' Warrior
UNI is well called 1.-The greatest Of all
editions OF Shakespeare plays" and !
DR.. W. j. Wolie's article refuting the |
''cryptogram" theory of Mr.. Donnclly |
the article holds to be conclusive. |
Preston Johnson's theory of Hamlet
as James |. does not escape the eve
Of the author, who pronounces the
claim mot proved"
The labors OF the New York and
Shakespeare societies arc
mentioned with great concentration.
The Shakespcarana, a serial publca-
ton issued by them, is described as
one (which America was first to
and which Shakcspearc's
OWN land has not tried to rival or
'urpass.' Alvey A. Adec, of WASH
nston is called the article "pcrhaps
he most learned among Americans
IN all questions of the English
lrama," Chicago proposes to erect a
hall including a theatre,
library, and museum, and the picture
II American activity in the study Of
and not as Bacon,
must fill the mind of Mr.. Donnelly
With dismay.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
Winning the Sultan's Prize;

Ages ago it pleased one of the Sui
tans to issue a proclamation through
out the Empire, promising to present
golden ball to whomever among all
his subjects should prove himself the
biggest liar, giving it to be understood
beforehand that no "merely improba-
bic story" would stand the ghost of a
chance OF winning, since he hinse
was to be the Judge, and nothing short
OF story that was simply impossible
would secure the prize. The procla.
nation naturally made quite stir
among the greater prevaricators Of the
realm, ana hundreds OF stories came
pouring in from competitors every
where, but they were one and all adj
judged by the astute monarch as con
tanning Incidents that might under ex-
traordlnary circumstances have been
true. The coveted golden ball still re-
malned unawarded, when one dav
there appeared befor- the gate of the
Su!tan's palace, requesting an audi
ence, an old man with travel-worn 40.
pearance, and bearing on his shopping
shoulders an Immense earthen-ware
jar. The Sultan received the aged
pilgrim kindly, and asked him what |
he could do for him. 20 Sultan, NAV
you live forever" exclaimed the old
man, for Your Imperial Iishness ia
loved and celebrated throughout all
he Empire for your many virtues,
but most OF all for your love OF JUS,
1ice.' Inshallah," replied the mon,
,rch, reverently. "May it pleasey your
imperial Majesty" continued the old
nan, calling the monarch's attention
% the jar, "your Jlighncss' most OK.
'ellcnt 1ather-may his bones rest il,
'ra.c:-bo:rowcd from my father this
AZ tull OF gold coins, the conditions
,elnS that your Majesty was to pay
he same amount back to me-" "Ab.
urd, lmposslhe!' exclaimed the as.
onlshcd Sultan, cycling the huge YES.
Ell in question. of the story be
rue gravely continued the pilgrim,
pay your fathers debt; if it is asyou
ay impossible, have fairly won the
olden ball. And the Sultan imme
lately. awarded him the prize.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
The RugEedeSt Path in Life

Tfft be but irradiated by good health, 1s
snofh OF mar us ulstasteful features. Hosts
OF distinguished men and women have ut
tered regrets for "a past when young, full OF
vigor and hope, though battling with OBJ
stacleS hat seemed well nigh insur.nOunt-
with the glow of Joyous health. Chronic in
vallds, would you once more feel that glow,
would younas Of yore sleep, eat. digest
perfectlyf Then use, with persist cncc. Hos
ttonics most reliable of vitalizlns medicines
Nervousness. dy: pepsia, hypochondlia loss
or appetite and sleep this grand rcparutive
OF debilitated ysique and impaired cons
titutional vigor speedily prevails against
kheunatic and ncurlric ailments malnrial
disorders. kidney troubles, and tho growing
III nrbitaes 81 age are successfully COM
Dated by this benign specific,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
HOW TO TRAVEL COMFORTABLY,
Hints About Handling Clothing and
Toilet Articles in a SLEEPER,

Hints About Handling Clothing and
Toilet Articles in a Sleeper,
In taking long Journey it
is we'll to make oneself as COM
Portable as possible, especially at
night. When taking your place in
the sleepins-car berth, do not, for
lear of various emergencies, which
seldom arise, attempt to sleep in all
your clothes. Undress sufficiently to
be at perfect ease in any position you
may assume during sleep. This
freedom of lungs and limbs will assure
you rest at least, even if you fail to
sleep. In wintertime always carry q
light WOODEN wrapper to avoid colds.
You should have neat little case
or bag of linen into which you slip
your purse, jewelry, hairpins, etc, and
put this under your pillow in the
corner nearest the window In the
rack or net which hangs above YOU
place all small articles of apparel.
You will then know, on awaking, lust
where to put your hand on any thing
you wish to find.
If you wake and 20 early to the
dresslng-room you may make q COM
plete and refreshing toilet before the
other folks are up. Have in your
satchel all appliances, such as soap
and toothbrush IN celluloid cases, a |
sponge i'll it's bag of oiled silk, brushes,
combs, whisk. etc, etc. Be sure to
provide your own towels
The dress can be well brushed and
hung up till needed on convenient
hook. Carry also a bottle of lavender
or Florida water and pour some OF
this into the bowl 1t rests and re-
freshes one wonderfully.
After this careful toilet and q good
breakfast, served hot, you can stand
with but slight additional fatigue
second days Journey.
SO much seems to be provided for
our comfort and enjoyment during the
lay while travelling that it seems
necessary to have thought for the
night only, as the nights rest or un-.
est will most always make or mar
he day before us.-Housekecper's {
Weekly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Young county IS among the most health
1ul beautiful and reliably productive in
the state for corn, cotton, castor beans.
millet, sorghum and fruits. None cxcnls
it for raising stock, and boast, as other
counties may, for yield per acre and
quality of wheat, rye, barley end oats,
with even seasons, Of whatever character,
none surpass Young county. Homcscclsrr,
can't secure more advantages by move
anywhere than in Young county
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

The high position attained and the uni
versal az ceptance and approval of the pleas
ant liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs, as
the most excellent laxative known, illus
srate the value Of the qualities on which
its success is passed and are abundantly
gratifying to the California Fig Syrup
Company.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
s. August
Flower

Mrs. Sarah NJ. Black of Seneca,
Mo, during the past two years has
been affected with Neuralgia of the
Head, Stomach and Womb, and
writes: My food did not seem to
strengthen me at all and my appe-
tlte was very variable. Ny face
was yellow, my head dull, and I had
such pains in nay left side. In the
morning when I got up would
have flow of m11cus in the mouth,
and bad, bitter taste. Sometimes
my breath became short, and l had
such queer, tunbling, palpitating
sensations around the heart. Iached
all day under the shoulder blades,
In the left side, and down the back
of my limbs. 1t seemed to be worse
in the wet, cold weather of Winter
and Spring; and whenever the spells
came on, my feet and hands would
turn cold, and I could get no sleep
at all. | tried everywhere, and got
no relief before using August Flower
Then the change came. 1t has done
me wonderful deal of good during
the time have taken it and is work.
ing complete cure" q
u. e. GREEN, Sole Man fir, Woodbury.,
Ask my agents for w. l.. ,uglns Shoes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

DEAR READERS: While visiting ulacss of
interest spend my leisure time Putting
Fable. ware and je"eiry and selling platcrs
Done so nicely that every person wants it. I
PAID Is for my platter to II. X. Delno & Co,
columbus, q. Why not have a goOu time
ana money in your pocket. when for is you
can start q business Of your own2 Write
aOOFe nrin Tor circulars. 4 TOURIST
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
Summer Days, Where Shall We
SncrH Ihc,.,o

The Cotton Eclt route VI Ill place on sale
June lst excursion tickets at greatly re
uGcea rates to all prominent summer re-
sof1s. Write 10 any agent Of the COMPANY
Tor copy Of ''Sumner Day3'' and Tor ;,uy
information desired in regard TO a summer
trip. w. III. Winfield, Gen. Pass. Agt.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Local applications will never cure boils,
earbuncles, sores, pimples. rheumatism.
aching joints, etc. Blood impurity is the
cause Of these ailments, and remedy must
be taken that will restore the bloou to q
healthy condition. Such reneGy is DR..
John Bulls Sarsuparil,a. Use it and you
will have perfect health. You wrong your.
self il you fail to try it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

LADIES needing tonic, or children who
want building up, should take Browns
Iron Bittcrs. 1t is pleasant to take cures
Malaria, Indigestion, Iiliousncss and
Liver Complaints, makes the Blood rich
and pure.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
n Sure Cure For Piles.

Simplicity dweIs in truth and intricacy
IN falsehood
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

oVcrWork or household cares. Browns
lroa Bittcrs rebullds the system, aids di-
geston, removes excess of bile, and cures
malaria. A splendid tonic for women and
children
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Don't let your children look pale and
slckly. DON'T keep them cross. pccvl,il and
complaining. Keep them we'll by orcnsion-
ally giving them these dainty candies. Dg.
Bulls Worm Dtstreyert,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

AS rule, when you hear the word love.
it means hate
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

A. N: PRIEST, Druggist Shelbyville, Ind,
says: "Ea lls Catarrh Cure gives the best Of sat
isfaction. Can get plenty Of testimonials, as it
it. 15c
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

If it ls true that the Lord forgivcs
wicked rcoplc, il is also true that The
community will not.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

"HansOn's Magic Corn Snlve."
warranted to cure money refunded, Ask
your druggist for 1t. Price Is ceuts.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Too many people claim to know what's
the matter with Hannah
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Mrs Ncw'd: "A always pat some Pearl
Inc IN my wash water. DO you ever use
any,
- Mrs Oldun: "Oh, yes, Pylc's. 1.-The
Kings Jester.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

The best friends are the friends who
have been through trouble together.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Mrs. w insiN!v's -o1iilinG SyrEp, for Chill
drcn tec'hi, sn:on3 he gains, reduces inaInEt..
ton, aliays pain. cures wind collie. 2Jc. IA bottle
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

TOO many men make their piety a means
of talking gossip.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Majors Cement Repairs Broken Articles
Asc and 2oc Majors Best LIQUID Glue IOc.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Every Young Man and Woman May Secure
Il 6 'oh start in business by taking fun business
course by mail; Bryant's College, Buffalo, n. \,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Sometimes the man who belongs to a
ring wears ring In his noso.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

The safest and best Of all Gods crt-
ures IS tho woman who is happily married.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

II hurts man to have a woman take his
head off, but he must get used to Tx
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Where Shall We Spend Them9-Half Rate
Excursion to Minneapolis, Tinn., and
Return via the Cotton Belt Route
Tickets will be sold July 5, 6 and Z. good
for return until August q, 1891. All fur
Their information furnished ON application
10 any agent of the company, or
w. H. WINFIELD, Gen. Pass. Agu..
Texarkana, Tex
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

learn shorthand by mail. Positions Sc
cured by w. G. ChaTee, Oswego, n 7.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

The excuse of every man who does not
mind his own business Is that he is trying
to do good
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

No friend feels as badly for you in your
troubles az he says he does.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Has a wide reputation from its efficacy In the
sick room, being one Of the most pleasing and
comforting beverages that can be given an in
valid and at the same time is a powerful re-
storcr The juice is rf>h. 1t tastes just like
eating ripe grapes Sold by druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

perhaps history repeats itself because 1t
can't find anything better to dc.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

One short line may have in it more poo
try than whole book
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Most persons expect their associates to
be saints.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
SUM NJ ER DAYS.

Inc greatest thief in the world is tho
man who robs YOU of your peace of mind,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

FITS-Epiiepsy permanently cured by new system
OF treatment. TWO TRIAL BGTTLES FREE. StHu for
Treatise. Epieptic Remedy Co, Is Erc,. ST. New York
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

No man was ever so great OF wise that
he was not inconsistent
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

When Baby was SICK we gave her Castoria,
When she was Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss, she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Casto,ia
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Beware of the man who feigns to be
amused when he is angry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

1t 10 certainly queer that some people do
not know what they think.-Ex
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Portable Hay Presses $50. Address for Circular
c. d. Curlec, J.icnzl, Miss
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

EITS:-All Fits stopped free By DR.. KLYNE's GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No Fit after first day ause Mar
vellous cures Treatise and 81 90 trial bottle free to
h1tca SEND 10 DR. Klina,iHl Arch St, Phila, Pa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

If you cause people to fear you, rest
assured that they will hate you.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

There i nothin" more d iticuit to guard
against than Ccceit, unless it is iiatttry.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

i1cnng pies are known by moisture like scrspiaton
causing ihttSt Itching when This form a. well
Is biind Bis<dng and pfoFuding. yield to Dr.
Aosankos me Remedy, which directly on the PARTS
ahected absorts T. mOrs aays itching and effects q
permanent cure. SOC. Druggists or mil; circulars
Tree. Dr. Bosanko, ;s2J Arch St, Thi!adellhia Pa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

speer's Unfermented Grape Juice In
EHrOpe
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15
How a Tourist GIakes Money.

Women are made to see and to be seen
They are built that way.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

Women who marry either get very
much lAo best Of it, or very much the
worst Of it,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-15

81 Ask my agents for w. l.. suglns Shoes
rrn hot for sale in your p..tee ask YOU
9eaaor 20 send for catalogue, secure the
agency, and get them for you.
kV TAkE NO SUKSTITITE.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-12-18
HEAVY Loss OF LIFE
Fatal and Terrible Explosion in
Blackburn, England.
A Hotel and Two Stores MVs-
teriouslv Blown Up.

a cabieqram from London, England.
statex. The Crown Hotel and two stores in
Victoria street, Blackburn, twenty miles
from Manchester, were wrecked oE an eA-
pIosion early a few evenings ago. over
thirty dead were supposed 10 De IN the
ruins of the hotel which burned, and over
dozen bodies were buried underneath "ha'
was left of the stores.
Those who were vet alive in the ruins
shrieked in agony and cried for help. lne
entire hotel building was IN flames.
The entire police force and fire brigade OF
Blackburn went TO work upon the RUNS, ana
every effort was being made to save lie. AL
most every man, woman and child IN anu
about Blackburn assembled in the nelghoor-
hood, and it was only with the utmost Dun
Guilty that the police could maintain order.
The fireInen were assisted In their efrorUS py
hundreds of volunteers.
There were a number or miraculous
escapes When the buildings fell, after the
exnlosion q woman with a child in her arms
was passing a mass of bricks fell upon the
woman, killing her instantly, but the cnllo
escaped without injury.
A boy belonging to- grocery store was Oh
his way into the Crown Hotel with oasKe0
of groceries when a companion Joklngly
stopned him and ran away with a box or
mustard from the basket. As the grocery
bow ran after the lad there was heavy, dull
explosion, apparently from the cellar or the
hotel, and in another moment the building
was a heap of smoking ruins The two stores
then collapsed, and the flames sprang from
the hotel ruins.
The firemen found an old man pinned
down beneath two beams in the back OF the
hotel. One of the tiremep, in attempting to
rescue child whose cries could be heard IN
the ruins of the hotel, fell into the flames
and was fatally burned.
On the day after the calamity 1T was I'M
possible to tell the number of dead. The po-
lice and tiremen are now masters OF the sltua-
ton. and all that remains to be done Is TO
overhaul the ruins and pick out the dead
Many terrible scenes of distress have been
witnessed about the ruins, among those who
have relatives among the missing. One poor
woman, with five children cllngmg to her
skirts. and a babe in her arms, IS supposed
to be the wife of the assistant cook OF the
Crown.
Five bodies have already been recovered.
They are burned or crushed almost beyond
recognition. The cause of the explosion still
seems 10 be mystery. The police estimate
the number of dead at thirty two. a rum
Der of people, more or less severely injured,
are being cared for at the hospital and IN
neighboring buildings. A large corps OF
volunteer physicians was upon the spot.
Fisherman & farmer. [volume] (Edenton, N.C.) 1887-19??, 1891-12-18
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE.
The Annual Report by the Superin
tendent of Work Done.

The annual report, filed at Washington OF
Superintendent KimbalI, of the Life-Saving
Service, shows that at the close of last fiscal
year the establishment embraced 239 sta.
tions-17S on the Atlantic, forty EIGHT on
the lakes, eleven the Pacific and one at
the Falls of the Ohio, at Louisville, KY. The
results of all the disasters within the scoDd
Of the service were as follows Total mum,
Der of disasters, 49l; value of property
involved. 50. 020. sos; value of property
saved, IS, 7S3, $50: value of prop
erty lost. $l.236, S45; number OF
persons on board 1891; total number of per-
sons saved. BAL; number Of persons lost,
fifty; number of persons succOrai at sta
tions, 551 number of days succOr afforded,
1916; number of vessels lost, 629. In adj
ditiOn to persons saved from vessels there
were forty-siX others rescued who had fallen
from wharves. piers, etc. The cost of the
maintenance of the service during the year
was $40 POI. The Superintendent invites
attention to the embarrassment under which
the service laborS owing to the frequent
designations of trained men VINO leave the
service for better com pensation at less
hazardous vocaCions. He states that
this exodus OF experienced surfmen, shown
in the last report to be more than thirty per
cent, has continued during the last year,
and it is obvious. unless speedily checked.
the efficiency of the corps will be seriously
impaired. Many who would otherwise leave
are retained by the hope Of better wages
in the future. excited by former recon-
mendations and by the merits OF the case
which they think ought to be apparent.