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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Last week, a boy about Is years old,
of fine, healthy appearance, clad in a
clean, decent looking suit of clothes
was wandering about the streets of
Thibodanx, begging money to pay his
way to Mobile, Alabama. He repre-
scented chat he had come from Oklaho-
ma, where his parents had died, leaving
him penniless, and, that he had a
sister in Mobile to whom he was deslr-
GUS to go. His appearance did not in
dictate that his was a story on which
there was much reliance.
Two days after he was playing the
same racket in Jeanerette where he
had gone, in the opposite direction to
the one pointing to Mobile. The next
morning his mangled body was found
near by, crushed by the cars, upon
which he was probably trying to steal
a ride.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14
Barometric Plants.

The Petit Traite de Meteoroloqie
4gricole, by Mr.. Cana, contains a list
of prognosties apropos Of the aspect
that certain plants present according
to the state of the atmosphere. The
following are a few examples: If the
9Th (NigalA satira) droops, it will be
warm 4; if the head of the same plant
stands upright, it will be cool; if the
stalks of clover aud other luguminous
plants stand upright, there will be
rain ; if the leaf Of the wood sorrel
turns up, it is a sign of a storm; if the
leaf of the whitlow grass slowly bends
up, there will be a storm; if the flower
OF the conyolvulus closes, it will rain ;
if the flower of the pimpernel closes,
it will rain if the flower of the bibis-
Gus closes, it will rain ; if the flower
of the sOrrel opens, it will be fine
weather; if the flower of the same
plant closes, it will rain; if the flowers
of the carline thistle close, there will
be a storm if the flower of the lettuce
expands. it will rain if the flower of
the small binweed closes, look out for
rain if the flower of the pitcher plant
turns upside down, it will rain but.
if it stands erect, it will be fine wealth
err; if the flower of the cinque foil
expands, there will be rain; but, if
it closes, the weather will be fair; if
the flowers of the African marigold
close, it will rain ; if the scales of the
teasel become close pressed against
each other, it will rain.-Scientitic
American.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14
WOMEN AS PHYSICIANS

Cardinal Gibbons in an open letter
to the Century makes a strong argu-
ment in favor of the adoption
OF the profession of medi-
cine by omen In his opinion it is
important to the well being of society
that the study of medicine by Christian
women should be continued and ex-
tended, and that the prejudice that al
lows women to enter the profession of
nursing and excludes them from the
profession of medicine cannot be too
strongly censured, and it's existence
can be explained only by the force of
habit. He replies to the objection
which has been urged, that women do
not as a rule possess the intellectual
powers of men, by the claim that their
ability to pursue the usual medical
studies has been sufficiently demon
strated, while it is admitted on all
hands that what women may lack i'll
that direction is supplied by that logi-
cal instinct with which they have been
endowed by God. The position of
nurse is open to much graver objec-
tons than that of physician, inasmuch
as while the latter makes but a tram
sient visit to the patient, the former
occupies the sick room day and night.
In addition to all this, the Cardinal
suggests that much serious and con-
tinued suffering is undergone by wo-
men, and many beginnings of grave
illness neglected, because of the sense
of delicacy watch prevents them from
submitting to the professional services
Of men. And aside from physical con-
stderations, he wishes to emphasize
the moral influence of a body of female
physicians, than which there could be
no more potent factor in the moral
regeneration of society.
OF all vOcatiOns upon which women
are entering as bread-winaers, it has
always seemed to US that the practice
Of medicine was among the most emf
nently proper. 1t is the experience Of
all that gentle ministration in the sick
room has a magical effect upon the pa
tient, especially if that patient be a
nervous, sensitive woman. And an in
tellectual woman is possessed of n sort
or intuitive conception of disease not
vouchsafed to :he average man. 1t
has been urged that there is an objec-
ton to the mingllng of the sexes in the
dissecting room, but experience has
taught that this objection is more i'm
aginary than real.
vi course, woman Il never compete
with man in the domain Of urger
but every year develops a separation
between that aud the ordinary prac-
tice of medicine. Indeed, in the large
cities there is d marked change with
regard to the latter. Each hasa speci-
atty and will treat no other disease.
Nor is the practice of medicine by wo-
men of modern origin. History tells OF
several who became famous as practi-
tiOners.-Alexandria Times.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

The rise in the upper rivers contin-
ues. The Ohio is, however, falling as
far down as Louisville. Rises are COM
ing ont of the Cumberland and Tennes-
see rivers, the strength of which will
be held in check by the fall of the Ohio
above.
At Cairo, the stage of the river is
about danger line. Farther down at
Memphis is a fall which will soon be
changed in the opposite direction.
At Vicksburg, the danger line is still
above water, but will soon be reached.
The Arkansas river is falling, but the
Washita is full and rising, whilst Red
river is four feet above danger at
Shreveport, with a fall near by.
Upon the whole the appearances to-
day, DO not indicate a very high river.
If there have been rains elsewhere
similar to those hat have visited this
section lately, it may soon cause ap-
pearances to look more threatening.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

The Supreme Court of Louisiana,
rendered some decisions that are OF
interest to citizens of this parish, at its
session, on last Monday.
In the case of B. Penhouille, tutor,
No. 1916 versus Simon Abraham and
others, judgment of the lower courts
has been reversed and cas- remanded.
In case No. 1O77s, Mrs. Theonise
Macias, wife of Pierre Rousseau, versus
P. f. Lorio, sheriff, and others, "The
judgment appealed from is %annulled,
avoided and reversed; and it is de-
creed shat the defendant be, in solido.
condemned to pay the value of the
property sold, with five per cent inter-
est from judicial demands.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Mr.. j. S. Sanders, has resumed edi-
torial charge of the St. Mary's Banner,
published at Franklin. In a double
loaded editorial salute he pictures the
advantages and attractions of Frank
lin and st. Mary, and urges the people
to be up and doing in order to keep
abreast with the progressive march OF
other Louisiana towns-Monroe for an
stance. One of the great needs of
Franklin, says the Banner. is a bank.
Elk,
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Every column of a newspaper con-
tains from twelve to twenty thousand
distinct pieces of metal, displacement
of any of which would cause u blunder
or a typographical error. Ard yet
some people lay claim to remarkable
smartness if they discover that, in the
rush incident to the printing of a daily
newspaper, a single error has been
made.-Caucasiau.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Mardi Gras has come and gone and
the carnival for 1891 has passed away
forever. In Lafourche the carnival
has been noted for three things. An
abundance of rain and mud, al unu-
sual number of pleasant and happy
marriages, and an extraordinary emil
grafton to New Orleans. to witness the
festivities and display incident to
Mardi Gras week in that city of carni-
val a~musements.
On that day a number of rollickers,
clad in variegated costumes and orna-
mental habiliments, promenaded the
streets of Thibodaux, on foot and on
horseback, making things lively and
intensely amusing to the average small
boy. and the innocent little girls in
short dresses.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

The election of ex-Secretary Villas of
Wisconsin to the United States Senate
IS the subject of complimentary and
congratulatnry comment throughout
the Democratic press. The Senate
will gain a most capable, experienced
and hard working member in Senator
Vilas.-Ex.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Hugh J. Cambell, of Louisiana re-
turning board fame, who e%migrated to
South Dakota some years ago, is Il
candidate for the United States senate
and leads in the race. The dead look
is still on however and we trust will
remain ON as long as Cambell is a can
didate.-Ex.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Tully Strayer, agent of the "New
Floating Theotorium, was in town last
Tuesday, and gave the SENTINEL a
pleasant call. He said that he was
coming with the best Floating Opera,
the finest brass band and the finest
boat that it has been our lot to see.
TLey have been turning people away
all along the Bayou Teche. From
what the Teche newspapers say, they
certainly must have a good show.
They will be here March 4 and 5.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

The number of people, white and
colored. who visited Mardi Gras in
New Orleans, via T~hibodaux Branch
Railroad must be numbered by thou
sands. The SENTINEL trusts that they
all had a pleasant visit and a happy
return.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14
The Capitol Item says Northern cap

The Capitol Item says Northern cap
italists are prospecting in Baton Rouge
for the site of II cotton factory. Also
that the Anheuser-Busch Brewing
Company has bought lots for the erec-
tion of m ice factory. There can not
be too many such industries in the
State. Baton Rouge is also to have a
college and AN industrial school for
colored youths, a square of ground
having been bought for its location
Elk.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

TAX PAYERS are reminded that all
unpaid taxes after December 31st car
ries 2 per cent interest per month till
paid. Delinqnents, take heed and saw
costs.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

At the next meeting of the town
council we would make the following
suggestion as all previous schemes
have failed to increase the population,
and as old batchelOrism is growing
rampant, that a fine of 1926 be imposed
upon the entire male population, who
are over eighteen years old, if they are
not married six months after the pro-
mitigation of the ordinance. If they
fail to comply with the ordinance the
first six months, it should be doubled
until a sufficient amount be imposed
upon their tinancies as will make them
overcome their timidity and make a
dash for the fowery field of matrimony
OF show cause wherefore they are ex-
empt. All such funds collected should
go to the town printer for services EN-
dered the town. If there is a bachelor
left in town twelve months after this
becomes Il law, we'll eat the hide and
hair of every II without any salt.
Put that law in force, and Bunkie
will be soon be composed of old maids,
whilst the editors of the Blade will
never partake of the lugubrious meal
they are a%nxiously awaiting. Batch
elors will soon emigrate to new fields
and the population of Bunkie will not
increase.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

The Police Jury of Lafourche will
meet in the Court House, on next Mon
day. at 2 o'clock, p. m. Persons having
business to bring before that body,
shonld take heeG thereon.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14
LOCAL, NEWS.

Sugar and rice painters are referred
to advertisement OF w. b. Bloom
field.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

1000 Gallon Cistern, SIS. 1900 Gallons, 500
A.. Riggs i Bros, so Perdido St. New Orleans
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

At the regular monthly meeting of
the Central Louisiana Agricultural
Association lately held in Baton
Rouge, Mr.. P. L. Gusman who has
been connected with the Caffrey
Refinery at Franklin La, stated that
he worked principally with the rail-
roads connected with the refinery and
attended to the transportation of the
cane. He said that the planters
received four dollars per ton net for
their cane, and although the Caffrey
refinery was commenced in May last
and work pushed day and night to
have it in readiness by the
opening of the grinding season, a
dividend Of from IL to Is per cent.
was made ON the investment which
would be greatly increased next
season. In addition to this, the plan
ter received $500 net per ton for his
cane, while formerly he was forced to
sell at from $2.75 to $500 per ton.
When such Central Factories are
located all over Southern Louisiana,
then, will Southern Louisiana become
the grandest and most prolific agricul-
| tural section of the globe.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14
The letter of Archbishop Janssens

Tho letter of Archbishop Janssens
of this Catholic diocese has strong
ideas in regard to tho marriage Of
cousins, and the dissertation Of the
Sabbath, sentiments that not only
Catholics but Pretestants also, will sus-
tain and endorse.
The maria, Sc Of cousins is a grievous
wrong, peculiar, not to Catholics alone,
but also to Professionals, Jews, and all
other sects and classes. 1t is a custom
that during the last fifty years, in this
section, has been gradually falling into
disuse, and the sooner it ceases the
better it will be for the common well
fare.
The proper reverence for the Sab
bath is also becoming more and more
universal, which, it is hoped may con-
tinue to grow stonger, and be more
firmly impressed upon the minds of the
rising generations as they assume their
positions upon the stage of action.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

Now that Lent is here the butchers
look lonesome on Wednesday and Fri
day mornings, but the fishermen and
vendors of crabs and oysters, exhibit
faces that are Indicative of happiness
both peculiar and bland.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14
FOR SALE


Notice is hereby gwen that the taxes fer
the town OF Thibodaux are now due. Tax
payers are invited to call ut once and settle
in order - avoid interest and costs.
j. u. WALSH. collector.
Jan 81 q
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1891-02-14

The followingis found in the Weekly
Blade, published at Bunkie in Avoy-
Giles Parish.
How to Increase the Town popu-
lation.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-14

Mulatto won. Comforter second. Jersey third.
Time, :l9lz.
Third race. four and half furlongs-Judge
Mitchell won. Oakview second, Logan third.
Time, :57s4.
Fourth race mile and an eighth-Garrison
won. Glendale second, Birthday third. Time
:59s4.
Fifth race, four and half furlongs-Sun-
day won, James A second, Big Brown jug
third. Time, :55A
Sixth race, six and half furlongs-Tattler
won. Emma second, Amber third. Time,
1:24I2.
To-DAY's ENTRIES.
Six and 4 half furlongs selling-John At
wood, ia; Harwood. 10; Oarsman, Sir Will
lam, Lanues, Avery. 1906; Gen. Gordon, j
Ii. William Henry. 102.
Three-quarters of a mile, two years old,
sellng-McCarty, 1lS: Blazeaway Mulatto,
1906: lillian. Frank 5, Miss Aggie, 1903; Money
Maid, Skeezgeister. Selah, "a: Troublesome.
Jersey Ryan, 81; Sister lone, So; Vulpina- 50,
seven and half furlongs, ree-year- olds,
selling Calgary Paola, ITO; Mirthwood, 100;
Laura :. 107; Henri Carmelite~onze, 1O6;
Repent. Maggie B, 103; Little Dick. 81.
Mile, selling-Lord of the Harem, ia; Lo-
ton, Punster J, Middlestone, Ossa. 102;
" hite Nose, Billy Harris. 100; Samaritan. IS;
Alarm Belle 95; Uncertainty, %.
Four ana half furlongs. selling-Foxhill,
116; FltZ Rey, ia: Gratitude, III: Topmast,
los; Adair, 109 Washington, Canteen, 106:
Silence, 1G5; Red Elm. sunday. 102; Lord
Stanley 90: Mamie B B, So; Grafton, 81
Hydra, "a; Zingara, g.
Six and a half furlongs. selling-Cortez,
Tattier, 116; Kentucky Ban. 10, Little Addie,
MONDAY, 10Y; Prince Edward, Slumber, 104
Miss Maggie IS
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-14
YMZSM@gM GCHUNEkAANS@ -
MzzzNNla2zWo AND EVAN0
Sixth and Wabasha Streets, ST. Paul.
IMPORTANT FACTS!

The Dispatch says that owners OF
real estate, On account Of the good
crop prospects, are stiffening in
their prices. But that Is not the
case with US. We are selling cheaper
than ever before, and we intend to
keep it up. We have large
amount of the best property. and
we are going to give somebody else
a chance to make money on it. Prop
erty that is for sale at all is really
80 PER CENT cheaper than it was
a year ago, and there is no use de.
nying it. The boarding up of money
all over the world, asa consequence
Of the London panic of last Decent
Der, was the cause Of this fall in
prices, and the continued scarcity
of money since then has kept them
from rising. This is really good
thing for us all, for it gives people
a chance to buy cheap and make
money. and will bring on activity
very soon. Hence, when the money
comes in from the crops towards
the end Of the winter. there will be
an active market, and prices will
soon rise; so buy now, while you
can.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-14
A sCATAING CHARGE.
Gloucester Race Course Holly
Scored by a Judge.

CAMDEN, n. j., Oct. 13.-At the open
ing of the October term of the Camden
county court to-day Judge Garrison de-
voted most of his charge to an arraigp-
ment of Gloucester lawlessness. He
told the grand jury. in substance, that
all persons concerned as owners.
agents or accessories at the race track
were liable to Indictment as participants
under the law. In referring to other
lawleSSnesS at Gloucester he said:
''lf the tongue of the common report
has any truth in it, there are in this
county places where the law in regard
to the keeping of disorderly houses and
the selling of intoxicating liquors is
openly, constantly and flagrantly VIC
lated under conditions of almost incred-
ible immortality. where upon Sundays
and week days liquor is sold to minors
and to intoxicated persons of both sexes,
where Outcasts and prOfligates are rem
dezvoused, where young girls are pub
licly piled with drink and lured TO their
ruin, where disgraceful brawls' are of
hourly occurrence, and where even the
taking of human life is no rare thing.
If but small part of what is thus ru-
mored be true, we are maintaining in
this county a pest hole without parallel
upon this continent"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-14

the horses on the second half of the new
kite-shaped track. 1t was conceded by
horsemen that the day was two and a
half seconds slow. Experts predicted
Sunol, who was to trot against the rec
ord of 2:0S9l held by Maud S, could not
do better than equal her own record of
2:10T in the face of such wind. The
attendance was very large.
After scoring twice Marvin nodded
for the word. and Sunol went out TAX
ing the middle of the track. She went
to the quarter at very fast gait, max
ing the distance in :3l1I and the half
in 1:C2I. She tIotted to the three
quarters in 1863. From there the run
ner came home with her. and she made
grand finish in the face of the strong
wind in 2:10 fiat. lowering her record
half a second. Horsemen present said
it was the greatest mile ever trotted
under the circumstances.
Senator Stanford's stallion Palo Alto
trotted mile against his record OF
2:l2A, but failed to equal it, owing to
the strong wind. He made the mile in
2:12$l. The quarters were made IN
1929, 1:G4, 1:3S, and 2:12}4.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1891-10-14
NOTHING SUCCEEDS
LIKE SUCCESS!

We desire to thank the people who have patronized
our New Mammoth Salesrooms since opened, and the
large trade we have had fully confirms opinion that
we are on the right track and the right location and do
ing business the right bass in fact the right
people In the right place Now that we have found
from experience your wants and have overcome many
minor difficulties which always attend the opening of
new business, again announce opening, and pro-
pose to make the meat trade lively this way.
The larger the business, the less proportionate
pense consequently enabled to make still further
inducements for trade to keep large salesrooms
crowded every day.
Beginning Thursday will make prices never be-
fore heard of in this vicinity, and want you to call
and be convinced that other in the trade
can do as well by you
Several reasons why ask you to give trial:
First-Twenty-five years experience; we know our
business.
Second-We pay no mddleman we are head
quarters.
Third-We utilize everything, making no waste.
Fourth-You can get any cut you want.
Fifth-We guarantee satisfaction in every trans
action.
sixth-We cannot afford to deceive you. Our
money invested You not obliged to patronize
unless can make it to your interest.
Seventh-We make a speciality of fine sausage,
strictly pure lard and choice hams and bacon.
Eighth-Every car in the city stops at our door.
Nnth-Our location. on Wabasha, between Sixth
and Seventh, is the most central in the city.
Tenth-Our Motto Square Dealing, Good Goods,
Fair Prices"
1t will pay you we'll to examine stock of meats
and prices. Our Butter department, we'll
market is conceded by everybody to be the finest in the
country ST. Paul has the finest meat market in the
country Patronize it.