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St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Two Deadly Poisons.

The slow absorption of many poisons
changes in some more or less modified
form the complexion, but arsenic and
ammonia show their effect about as
quickly as any. The popular beliefthat
arsenic clears the complexion has led
many silly women to kill themselves
with it in small, continued doses.
1t produces q waxy, iyory-likc appear
ance Of the skin during a certain stage
of the poisoning, but its terrible after
effects have become too well known to
make it Of common use as q cosmetic.
The effects Of ammonia upon the COM
pIexion are directly the opposite to that
Of arsenic. The first symptom of am
monia poisoning which appears among
those who work in ammonia factories isa
discoloration Of the skin Of the nose and
forehead. This gradually extends over
the face until the complexion has q
stained, blotchcd and unsightly appear
ancc. With people who take ammonia
into their systems in smaller doses, as
with their water or food, these striking
symptoms do not appear SO soon. The
only effect Of the poison that is visible
for time is general unwholesomeness
and sallowness Of the complexion.
Many people are slowly absorbing am
monia poison without knowing it. The
use of ammonia in the manufactures has
greatly increased of late, and it is un-
questionably used as an adulterant in
certain food preparations. Official anal
vscs have plainly showed its use even in
such cheap articles of everyday con-
sumption as baking powders. The con-
tinued absorption of ammonia in even
minute quantities as an adulterant in
food is in furious not merely from its ef-
feet upon the complexion, but because it
destroys the coating of the stomach, and
causes dyspepsia and kindred evils.
Professor Long of Chicago is-authority
for the statement that if to 50,0OO,00O
parts of water there is one part OF am
monia the water is dangerous Chicago
TrihlIna
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

According to the Washington cores
pondent Of the St. Louis Globe Democrat
."the suppositlon that taere is a large
emigration from Japan to the United
States is without foundation. Instead of
10000 japanese being here, as is often
stated, the number is probably less than
1000. For the decade beginning with
1861, when a solitary subject Of the
Mikado ventured to come to the New
World, the immigrants numbered 21s.
For the two decades ending June 80,
1890, the figures Indicate an immigration
t2491. During the eleven months end
ing May 81 of this year, 9Ol japanese
landed on our shores. The increase from
year to year has been but slight, and if
no greater for the years that remain OF
the century, there is little danger of the
presence of a horde of japanese, SO
much feared by some labor agitators.
The immigrants in 1885 numbered 194;
in 1887, 229; in 1883, 4o4, 1889, 6o4,
and in 1890, 691."
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

The curious fact has just been brought
to light in Kentucky, learns the New
York Post, that from 1857 to 1850 the
State loaned money to individuals. The
interest from this source amounted to
SIG, 1913 in 1857, to $21, 179 80 in 1853,
to $26, 528. 10 in 1859, and in 1860 to
$21, ,363.39. The State Auditors report
for those years shows that many promi-
nent Kentuckians availed themselves of
this means of relief from "the stringency
of the money market" The loans were
all called in 1861, and singuIarly enough,
both principal and interest were paid in
every instanc
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Into the Heart of Alaska.

Last April Lieutenant Z. J. Glave and
Jack Dalton started from Seattle, Wash
ington, to explore the interior Of Alaska.
A letter has been received from Glavc,
in which he SAYS: 1--WE have been en-
tirelv successful with our venture Of tax
ING a pack horse into the heart OF Alaska.
The attempt was considered by many
quite quxotic, but | am writing this from
one of the most central parts OF inner
Alaska, from part of the land entirely
different from the snow-covcrcd heights
so popularity supposed to be the only
grounds in these regions. From my
present position an immense valley,
tbickly covered with luxuriant grasses,
stretches away for miles in all directions.
Alaska's inacccssibiity has kept the
country undevcIoped, but now that we
have proved that transportation by pack
horses is practicable nothing is to pre-
vent Alaska at oncd assuming an impor-
tant position as 1nineral- producing To-
zion. Alaska is en- rircled at all limits by
rurred walls. When the difficult bar
ricrs are crossed. a splendid country IS
reached, with deep, swift streams and
lakes well stocked with fish, and fine
pasture and wild fruits in abundance.
The winter is severe, but not 50 dreadful
as generally supposed. With the prac-
ticabiIity Of pack-horse transportation
proved, nothing should hinder an imp"r-
tant mining return to Alaska New
York Post.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
WHEN THE RAIN COMES DOWN
ON THE TREES.

What are the sights that the robin sees
When the rain comes down on the dark
green trees,
And on leaf and needle. on branch and boe,
The globules trickle, and pause, and roll,
When the rain comes down on the trees?
These are the sights that the robin sees
When the rain comes down on the dark green
trees,
And from leaf and needle, from branch and
bough,
The diamond drops come fltering through,
When the rain comes down on the trees
The wind flower hanging q pearl-rimmcd
head,
Whe'e the wet moss covers its stony bed,
While the cowslip lifteth its cleaning cup
Some share of the hurrving drops to sup,
When the rain comes down on the trees;
And the lambs close thronged by the dark
stemmed plane,
With ears low drooped, in the long green
lane.
While there by the brink of the whispering
ril
The dog-tooth violet drinks its fill
or the rain that comes down on the
trees;
Anh che kingbird trailing his strong barred
wings,
Whhs out in the clearing sparrow sings,
And the robins mate turns his eyes bright
On tive sward that his widespread dark vans
skim,
While the rain comes down on the trees;
And .ere in the orchard-a shaft all gold
An oriole slipping from hold to hold,
Who're swift wings spill from the pink-lipped
bloom
A something half raindrop and half per-
fume,
While the rain comes down on the trees
Such are the sights that the robin sees
Will the rain comes down on the dark green
tees,
And hill and valley and plain and void
Are raped in he thin gay glittering fold
ffthe ain that comes down on the trees.
-IBoston Transcript.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

New Orleans is at last to have a paid
fire department., announces the New
York Post, the city having been always
dependent on volunteer service. A
particularly commendable feature of the
ordinance bestowing this long-delayed
boon on the inhabitants is the provision
that the officers Of the Department shall
hold their positions during good behav-
ior. The appointment of the Fire Com
missisners and of the Chief of the De.
partnent is a prerogative of the Mayor.
To this, the New Orleans Times Democrat
objects strenuously, holding that it will
make the Department subject to the evils
bf political influence.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
The Virtues of Buttermllk.

Tie friend Of buttcrmilk is out with
another culogy. "Thcrc is nothing,' he
saws, lin the line of simple drinks which
exercises more beneficial influence On
the general health. 1t is at once food
and medicine. The Iactic acid that it
contains acts on the whole digestive
system, while as Il food, it has already
Undergone cmi.digcstion in the churn-
inc to which it has been subjected. Ply
-icians are every day increasing tho
amount Of it that they prescribe for their
ratirnts. and in cases Of liver and kidney
disease it is invaluable. Instances are
numerous Of persons afflicted with Bright 5
disease living formany years lncomp4ra-
tive comfort with no other medicine than
a daily supply Of hnttrrmIik,
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Buttons and Yelling.
II would like three buttons.'

II would like three buttons.'
\ maid in Louis tluinze coat and
bias-cut, tailor-malc skirt, stretched her
pretty chin up over the counter in Il
Broadway store.
"Why not buy six said her com
pallion.
"Why, my dear, they are s. apiece"
"Three dollars apiece. | don't see
any sense i'll buying such expensive
buttons and hiding them underline chiffon,
as is the fashion this season.
There's where You lack subtIcty.
Everything in fashion this year is veilcd.
Jcwcilcd buttons are all the go, but they
must not be exhibited in an out-and-out
gaudy way; their charms must be drtt-
" obscurcd behind Il thin yelling OF
chiffon or lace. Why, when person
cam just see a little sparkling OF gem
through lace that person always want
to look the second time, whereas. II the
whole ornament be displayed the cos
tum, does not get So much attention.
New York Recorder.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
A Modern LuCulIus.

Three phiIadelphians, all Of whom per-
sonallv know the late James McIlenry,
ex-niilionaire, railroad magnate and
trusted financial agent of Kings and
nucens, were discussing the lavish per-
sonaI habits Of the man yesterday. They
said in turn: ~,
lie never sat down to dinner without
a gold and silver fountain playing cologne
in the centre of the table. I
His dinner plate always made mo
think the treasure of the Montczumas
had been poured at his feet
The time | dined with him in London
the dinner had been specially ordersd IN
Paris and sent over. = lPhlladelpina
Press.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

The Illinois Legislature found it easy
enough to pass the law providing that
emo person, firm, or corporation shall
employ any child under the age of thir-
teen in any store, shop, factory or man
ufacturing establishment by the day, or
any period of time greater than one
day." without certificate issued by the
Board of Education that the labor of the
child is the only means of support of "an
aged or inirm relative" The enforce
ment of the law has not, however, been
found so easy, learns the New York Post
No one appears to be charged with this
important matter, and as consequence
the employment of chil1ren under the
prohibited age goes on the same as ever.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

Driving a speedy horse is so pleasant
and healthful recreation, says H0rper's
Weekly, that one is not surprised to learn
that Robert Bonner has spent $500, 600
OF his ample means in following the adj
vice his physician gave him thirty-fve
years ago. The money has been used in
acquiring the fastest trotters in this
country, and consequently in the world,
and among his pets have been numbered
such equine kings and queens as Dexter,
Edwin Forest, Joe Elliott, Rarus, Maud
S., and Sunol. No speedier collection
of horses than those on his farm at Tar
rytown has ever been gathered anywhere,
and it is doubtful if there ever will be
again, for few persons possess Mr.. Bon
ner's taste for fast horses, or the means
to crafty it SO fully if the taste existed.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Sugar Beets in America.

If we may judge from the way the
question of sugar-bDrt culture is being
taken up in this country, it is evident
that the Middle Prairie States intend to
GROW their own sugar 1t first needs to
be fully demonstrated that the sugar
beet can be successfully Y grown with Il
high percentage Of saccharine matter.
After this come; the important question
Of manufacture, and this involves the
idea Of cooperation. There needs to be
enough Of beet roots grown III any ncIgh-
borhood to support Il sugar factory with
a reasonable expectation that the supply
will fall off in few years. A sugar
making outfit is expensive. lhe best
way would be for th" growers be Stock
owners in the factory. The experiment
stations need TO take the lead in this mat
ter. and this they arenow doing, Amer
lean Arrcu!turi~t.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Royal Fish.
Tribune.

Throughout the British dominions,
whale and sturgeon are royal fish, and
those cast ashore belong to the crown.
In old times the rule was that the king
should have the head of the whale, and
the queen the tail, because the whale
bone, which was useful in her toilette,
was supposed to be in the tail; the truth
being, however, that both the whalebone
and the precious ambergris were TO be
found in the head Harper's Bazar.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
Ravages of Coyotes.

A gentleman residing near enough to
this city to hear the town clock strike says
he can hear coyotes around his residence
almost any night. He was talking about
the bounty offered by the State for coy
ote scalps and favored the law, saying
that he had lost more than $500 within
the last two years by the coyotes and
that it was almost impossible to raise
Young pigs where these animals were
found. He was Of opinion that the coy
oytes would all be killed off within the next
two years.-ITulare Cali Times.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
alrynen.

Russia is now rapidly constructing the
longest railway in the world. 1t is 4795
miles long, nearly twice the length of the
Canadian Pacific, and runs from MASK,
on the eastern side of the Ural range, to
Vladdivostok, on the Sea of Japan. This
road will make England's position in
India very insecure.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

The latest plan for civilizing Indians is
to try to make soldiers of them. 1t is
said that six full companies have been
enlisted out West, and seven more COM
panics are to be raised. The wild ma
tives are reported to be efficient as cav
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

In the autograph collection of the late
DR.. Raffles, just sold in England, was a
full set of signatures of the signers of the
Declaration of Independence. This
brought $4250.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

A bar of aluminium in its natural state
is worth about SIS, but when properly
treated and made into balance springs
for watches its value reaches $3.50, 600.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03

OF the 900 languages spoken in the
world, there are about 750 into which
no portion of the Holy Scriptures has
yet been translated.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
NOT THE RIGHT KIND.

Dusty Bob-I shall never do der prod
igal son act, Tim.
Rusty Tim-Why not?
Dusty Bob--I amt got the right kind
Of a papa.
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
St. Landry Democrat
BY L. A. SANDOZ,-
Ope!ousas. Louisiana.

Russian explorers are endeavoring to
extend Russian influence in British In.
5io
St. Landry democrat., 1891-10-03
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BIG SHOPS BURNED.

The Grand Trunk Road Suffers a
Loss Of $75, 900.
The car shops of the Grand Trunk
Railroad were partially destroyed by fire
lat Port Huron, Mich, Sunday evening,
entailing loss Of $75, 900.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

Rotated edtion Of Mecca House ball
OF fare yesterday
Georss Luton. prosecuting attorney
o. Sesxygo County. decorated the
Mortar Honse register Yesterday, wlsa
nis Classical, an-lawyer-like Signature
Hon. II. Brown, of By Rapids. 10 .
guest at the Morton House.
Ill. L. Bailey, of Ion q. proprietor of
the Bailey House. exp.I enced the
luxury OF residing At Sweet's.yesterdAy.
c. A. Barnes. who retsils sugar.
patent medicine and other necessities
OF lie 10 the inhabitants OF Otssgo,
took dinner ~ the Eagle yesterday.
III. ii. Barlow. a coidwater attorney,
is a guest at the Merton.
+. +. Rurswell. q Grand Haven luna-
hrr manufacturer, registered Al TIE
Clarendon yesterday.
Gen. p. ID. Pri,chard, of Allegan, ex-
state treasurer, 10 AT the Morton. I'm
entirely out ct politics." he said isst
night. 81 haycn't been through our
county much, hut | think people are
we'll satisfied with ths nominations OF
Mr.. Belknap. While our delegation
supported Mr.. pl~krma in the convcn-
ton. yet I'm confident that they will
support Mr.. Belknsp NJ the election.
Personally believe Mr. Bslknap to hs
the beat man who could hayo been
nominated" slow about your oil
wcll:' asked the reporter. knowing
that to be the subject dear TO tho heart
of every Allegan cnis~n. "Oh we're
getting along In good shane We
haven't struck oil yet in really paying
quantities, although We have one we'll
in which the quantity aud quality OF its
oil will pay for pumping. We're boring
another well now. about 1000 feet deep,
and shall wait to see what that brings
up"
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

DIED.

fHoAPS0S--As bis rooms % the brunsF
stck- % south DtFis oa-st., sunday morning.
October u. Eobrft H. Thompson. aged %
years. II absee~s OF ghe lungs.
DAt ls-fa " yonlEx. % the lctA tass.. Ed
snesrT DAVIS. IA The I'D year n his age
Funeral from tins family rssidenee. today %
II o'eioex q IN.
WHELAS-In this city. October II. Mar
gareS. lHfant GaIahfer vi Janes u AMI Mar
Saref belan. OF y CalfefsL
AckISLEf-ia this city. az the family res
.tence on fAiT-sk.. OCTOBER ~. Edna daughter
OK Mr.. aud Mrs. William I. AekiHisy.
The funeral occurred &C o'clock yesterday
norning from 81. Andrews Cathedral.
LEITELT-Ia this city October -. Christine
wife oi Frank Leftelr. aged % years
Funeral from the house No. s5l ottasast.
&C i;sO p. m. ani at the German Methodist
Church. Wet side. at o'clock y. IN.
B0suUVEN-Sundsy. October Il. ar IL m.
Dieksy. son OF Petee BosaoYen. aged 10 years.
aad months.
Funeral Tuesday 1t ! 30 p. m from residence
corner of Fast and BA.dwin-sfs. and az 2 D. n.
hem the Third Reformed Church.
CHAMBEkS-At her home Ia Grand Rapids
township. khoda. wife Of William Chambers.
aged - years.
Funeral fron tho house TO-DAY 81 o'clock.
-chrrrymAa : Bowen. funeral directors q
IcUQtala-sf.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20

on tine, works easier, oRffsg 20 tae M
ports OF gold Aad the declining demsad
from the anterior for currency. ih~
feature facilitates tee earrsiog OF stocks
and is 80 far = bull factor ~ some IN
portanee.
For ths present. TIE situation warrant:
conservation. The bait IN TIE eP~ala
movement il liable 20 pgoinee frequent
temporary drops and qnioS railses IN
prces; and it is acysssb.e 10 Walk Tor
the periods of such fluctuations as the
safest occasions for either buying or
selling. Bat Notwithstanding the pru-
denes OF THESE reservations, ! zee no
reasons for any weakening OF CONF
aepse IN The ultimate revival OF the
boom aud in further advance Of prices
when the latter bcnt ITS OF large crops
and of abundance of money make
themselves more broadly felt.
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
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PERSONAL MENTiO NJ.

W. Oden Hughsrt is in Norfolk, Va.
Will Myron spent sunday at Kala-
maxoo.
Waldo Sorthrup has returned from
Lexington; Nv.
Mrs NJ. VI. Housemsn is confined to
her home by Illness.
Mrs. n. MeReynoids has gone to
Niles to visit her mother.
John Rsper. of Big Rapids. was in
the city yesterday on business.
Miss Mildred Huntoon 10 visiting Miss
Katie Evans at Muskegon.
Mr. and Mrs. 3. NJ. Briggs spent SUM-
day win friends at Jackson.
Mrs. u. M. Amhsrg, of no. S. Shell
don-st., 10 at the Alma sanstarium.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Smell are visiting
Mr.. and Mrs. John j. Foster at Green-
vile.
Mr.. David Edmonds. of Niles, IL
spending few DAYS with friends in the
CITY.
Mrs. W. g. Burns and son Franklin
have gone 10 >chooieraft 10 visit re Ia
lives.
Mrs. r. y. Borden and son. Of North
Plans. are vlsstsng Mrs. John j. BEL
KNAPP.
Mrs. Percy Bean, Of Bridgeport,
Michigan. is visiting her sister. Mrs. DIR.
W. III. Grlswold.
:. r. stevens, Of Foster a. Stevens,
viii leave the clay soon for "A absence
OF several weeks,
G. G.. A. voigt, of she firm Of voiet,
rx.s.~<.f~ts...<..~ 4 fsou.nanv taft Far
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
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GOSSIP OF The HOTELS

Robert Nourse, the distinguished
Washington lecturer, took dinner at
the Morton yesteadry. Mr.. Noarse
was ON his way to Grand Haven
where he delivered q lecture last
night.
There n nothing startling under
way at Muskeguu. sad l.. u. Mason
TO a reporter FOR the Tc.egrasn-Her-
aid Yesterday. bat we always Inan>
age 10 have somethaag going on there.
age 10 have sosnefiIla1g going on there.
We're very much Interested In the
poestical sstuatIya o. the Fifth dis
lasct. aad I'm hopeful of Mr.. Law
races esecfzon. not necessarily be-
cause he - a De1aocrrt. but because
he - personal friend Of mine. He
formerly lived IN our district. Lum-
herring ia going 10 be about the same
"a Nuskegom this yea- ~ IL was last.
- WEI he n good thing for the State
when che pine - all eut II all the
psae that grew IN Michigan had grown
IN Illinois, this state would have b>~n
m better condition today than II IL
now
Seth watrous. county clerk Of New
ayxc county. - = guest at the Car
ensfon.
John NJ Better, ssad Lake grocer.
registered at the Clarendon yesterday.
r. n Howfeft, a Grasss Haven
Iumts~rnan. tnvp~ct~d q zine com
mon and hrts~" Morton HOUSE din
ner yr~Fessiay.
@. A. RergDAnd. Cadillac dealer in
pine lard. made careful INSPECTION
81 the A@fon Houes menu ycst<sdav.
". r. Cornell. whs guarantees The
resdenss Of Ksiamssoo surety against
the Ores Of this world, made an an
Telegram-herald. ([Grand Rapids, Mich.) 18??-1892, 1891-10-20
AROUND THE MARKET.


Butter is in demand at 20 cents.
Timothy hay sold readily IT SIG .
ton.
Eggs are scarce and advanced to u
cents dozen.
A few turkeys were marketed yester.
dry 1t l2& cents pound.
Corn declined one cent, the market
resting at 81 last evening.
Peaches are scarce and sold - high
as 1925 bushel yesterday.
Pears are becoming scarce and have
advanced to 1925 = bushel.
A few choice lots of apples were sold
yesterday for 81 . bushel. but the regn-
lar quotations were 30 and IS.
Meats were steady excepting fowls,
which were weak. The market Is being
well supplied and the price has de.
clined from previous quotations. They
were quoted at 8 and 8, and spring
chickens at 10 and IL.
Wheat was decidedly weak yestsr.
day. The market declined two cerss
stopping at 90. Outside elevators will
pay SO this morning. Local buyers pre-
dict that the market will drop . few
cents moro within = few days.