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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

In the train
of diseases that follow a tor
pid liver and impure blood,
nothing can take the place
of DR.. Pierce's Golden Med
ical Discovery. Nothing will,
after you have seen what it
does. 1t prevents and cures
by removing the cause. 1t
invigorates the liver, purifes
and enriches the blood, sharp
ems the appetite, improves di-
gestion, and builds up both
strength and flesh, when re-
duced below the standard
of health. For Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint" Scrofula,
or any blood-taint it's a posi-
tive remedy. 1t acts as no
other medicine does. For that
reason, it's sold as no other
medicine is. It's guaranteed
to benefit or cure, or the
money is refunded.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
The New York Girls Shoe.

There are certain items of dress :hat
the typical New York female viii not
dispense wth-whatcver the limitations
of her purse may forbid in other
things First, she will have pair of
French slippers or dressy shoes for the
house, and next in the order Of ind.s-
pensable possessions is the beaded
wrap. Something at least approx III.
ing to a Redfern or Worth costume
in general effect for the street. she
seems able to command from whatever
exigencies of poverty. even such Us re-
quire in the way of cheap and decidedly
neglige house drcss-I do not say home
attire, for there are SO few homes IN
New York-subterfuges that we'll
ordered New England woman equally
poor would think inadequate for her
breakfast toilet. A chaperon Of New
York belle tells the following story.
Her charge and the most devoted OF
her admirers sat on the hotel piazza at
Bar Harbor: Il know you re awfully
poor, Miss D. said the latter with
bomb-shell abruptncss, and hitting
hard where he never intended. The
chaperon was startled; not so the i'm
perturbabe victim whose valiant fight
for position against adverse fate would
win her championship in better
cause, "YOu'ye stated it eXactlv,' was
the cool response, "but great rs | know
your discernment to be, am at a loss
in conjecturing how you ascertaincd
the facts Il notice that you always
wear the faultless style of foot-gear by
which the poor girl of New York may
be known at glance. It's only the
downri ght heress that dares to wear
shabby boots. y Worcester Spy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
Tricks Of French Artists.

A French paper says that for two
months of the year the chief business
of the two thousand and odd eX-
hibitors at the Salon is to attract
the attention of visitors to their own
pictures. Some of the "dodges" which
have been found usefulfor the purpose,
it seems, are highly ingenious. The
plan found most effectual, and
therefore most commonly employed,
is the yankee Amateur Dodge. y
1t consists of employing two or three
agents, dressed in an eccentric fashion
to walk backwards and forwards
with a mysterious air. The public is
greatly awed by their appearance
and reports are soon circulated that
the picture will be sold for its weight
in gold.
Another highly recommended plan
is to hire the best-looking model
introduced into the picture to walk
backwards and forwards in front
of the canvas. The identity is
soon discovered, and great sensation
is theconsequence. A few years ago a
painter found out still more original
plan. He placed some resinous sub
stance, which would grow soft with
warmth, in front OF his own picture.
The unfortunateperson who happened
to stop for few minutes would find
himself fixed to the spot for some time.
Our authority thinks this last method
the most business-like and effectual.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
A Fragile Structure.

A SYSTEM which chronic Indigestion has
dcDlctcd and rendered nervous and feeble
is indeed a very fragile structure, tene-
M 9rt fast topping into irretrlevablc decay;
Excessive irritabiity, Of temper. abnormal
and caus eless anxiety, hypochondria. hys..
terra and sleeplessness-thes are some OK
the manifestations Of nervousness Ihat
Stomach Bitters, tranquilizes by strengthen
ing the nerves, accomplishing the douDle
result res through the medium, Of renewed
digestion and assimilation. No tonic In eS-
duces such speedily appreciuble effects as
the Bitters. 1t IA perfectly reliable SAFE
guard against malaria and dangerous KID
new trouble, and remedies completely liver
and bowel inactivity and disorder. Nervous
invalids should not fail to fortify their
systems with this benign protective, which
we'll merits i persistent trial.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
Electric Lights on Carriages

Pretty nice turnouts | see along
the boulevard" remarked William
Furness, OF the City of Mexico, who
was looking out of one OF the big
windows OF the Auditorium Hotel.
"But there's one thing we have that
| haven't seen in the United States.
mean the electric light attachment to
q turnout.
"a Mr.. Cazeaux, think his name
is, introduced them down there not
long ago. And the other rich resi-
dents are having the attachments
put on their carriages. 1t is the in
candescent lamp fed by storage
battery placed under the drivers
seat. From the battery wires
extend to the two side lamps, to
small cluster in the top of the car
riage inside and along the backs OF
the horses over their necks to a
small lamp on their foreheads, be-
tween the eyes. If one likes he can
have lamps of different colors disrrib-
uted all over his carriage and horses
and make a decidedly fetching effect
Chicago Post.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
What she Looked For.

A young department clerk met red
beaded lady clerk in the same division
and Immediately ran to the window.
wat are you looking for9' she asked.
"For white HORSE he replied.
"When see a red-haired girl l always
look for white horse, and there he is. y
"Indeed,' said the young lady
sweetly. "And whenever see white
horse | always look for fool. WASH
inntOn letter.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
A Bad Spell.

A few months ago and old gentle
man was seen mailing notice on 4
fence on the South side of Austin ave-
nue., says The Ye.1as Sytiags. A friend
passing, sad:
"Why don't you have the notice put
in the daily paper, where people can
read it?"
"Waal,' said the old gentleman, eff
I took it to the newspaper office them
newspaper fellers would get it spelled
wrong. and then somebody would
think I didn't have no eddication.
The notice read: Howe fur rent
inchoir on preymesis."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

IMPURE Blood is the primary cause OF
the majority Of diseases to which the hu
mau family is subject. The b!oJd in pass
ing through the system visits every por
tlon Of the body-it pure, carrying strength
and vitality; if impure, disease and death.
Blood poisoning IS most dangerous. PrickIy
Ash Blt.c:s will reader the last impossl-
BILE. and will regulate the system 80 that
health will be & sure result
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
Wanted Protection Against
Water.

"Can you assist me to few ponies,
ma'amP' pleaded the tramp.
- kin give We some breakfast" said
the woman. "but no money"
1.-Two had all the breakfast want
he said, I'm very light CATER
"What dye want Of money the
woman demanded, ito buy Ticker
with?"
mo, ma'am. the nature of my pro-
fession keeps me from under shelter
most of tho time. and | am trying to
raise money enough to bny and um-
bralln. '-II1 BIS.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

SCIENCE HELPLESS ALI doctors agree
that to enjoy good health the mind must
be kept in cheerful condition, but no
doctor on earth can give man points that
will make him joyous when his collar
don't fit, and in this connection 1t is very
fitting to remark that DR.. Whites Pulmo-
maria has brought Joy and gladness 10
thousands Of homes by it's wonderful cures
of loved ones who had been given up to
die of consumption.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

When the fair skin is disfigurcd with
ugly eruptions. when boilS, carbuncles ana
acres make life miserable, when the whole
system feels weak and feeble, and mere en-
istcnce is painful do not hesitate but COM
meree ut once Il Use OF Dr.. John Bull .
Sarsapurilla H. will drive out all blood
impurlty and make you wolf and strong.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
SUM M Err DAYS.

Where Shall We Spend Thcm"-Iiaif RAT"
Excursion to Minneapolis, Mimi. and
Return via the Cotton Eelt Route.
Tickets will be sold July $, u and I. good
for return until August -, 1891. All fur.
ther information furnished on application
to any agent of the company, or
w. Ii. WINFIELD, Gen Pass. Agt.,
TcXarkana, Tex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
a Fine Lxk,.

There is q hooking bird in Eatonton,
Ca, that can talk Or whistle johnny,
Get Your Hair Cut" and in fact, any
simple tune which any one huns @.
whistles to it as an aSamnla
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

An Oregon town has been enjoying
some queer foot contests. One foot
race over plowed ground and another
over railroad ties. each for large
stake, are among the unique events
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
SUNSHINE AFTER TEMPEST.

ND this is the
endn
Th e speakers
voice trenbled
and his face grew
white.
at is all your
own fault
The second
voice sounded
full Oftears, but 8
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

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 Castoria
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
Summer Days, Where Shall We
Suend Them?

The Cotton Belt route will place on sale
June 1st excursion tickets at greatly re
duced rates to all prominent summer re
sorts. Write to any agent OF the company
for copy of Summer Days" and for any
information desired in regard to a summer
trip W. H. Winfield, Gen. Pass. Agt
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

MANY persons are broken down from
overwork or household cares. Browns
Iron Bitters rebuilds the system, aids di-
gestion, removes excess of bile, and cures
malaria. A splendid tonic for women and
children
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Seminary and Conservatory at Mt. Carroll
H. In seth VI under same Prest Location delight
full healthful easy of access. Send for Dread free
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Mr.. Grossly tell you before I 60
that | want beef for dinner, and when
l get home what do | find?
Mrs. Crossly-Fault, every time.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

1t is rare woman who can tell where
solicitude stops and nagging begins.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Give man dollar and he will finally
hate you because you do not give him an
other.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salve."
Warranted to cure, or money refunded. *
your druggist for IL. Price Is cents.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Browns Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia,
Malaria, Biliousness and General Debility.
Gives Strength, aids Digestion, tones the
nerves-creates appetite. The best tonic
for Nursing Mothers, weak women and
children.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

A man is Ole twice as long as ne is
Young.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Poor little child! She don't look well.
She don't eat we'll. Papa, she needs box
of DR.. Bulls Worm Destroyers.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

FITs.-All Fits stopped free by DR.. KLISE's GREAT
Nerve Restorer. No Fit after first day use Mar
veous Treatise and $500 trial bottle free TO
Fit cases. Send to DR.. Kline93 Arch ST., Phia-. fa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

HALLS CATARRH CURE is liquid and Is
taken internally. and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system. Write for
testimonials, free. Manufactured by
r, j, CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, 0.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

II makes one happy to catch an oyster in
the soup-EX.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

The laborer is worthy of his hire, pro
vided he earns it.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
Shouting.

Johnny. Il think that rain spout
across the street must bo very angry
at its raining so hard"
Mamma. Why, my soma
Johnny. because it is frothing at
the mouth"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Wop,an does not want any divided 5 klrt
One skirt is enough. Elk.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Every man is suicide: he has some
habit that is shortening his life.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Majer's Cement Repairs Broken Articles
I5c and Csc Majors Leather and Rubber Cement l5c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

The people who havn't very much to do
take the longest time to do it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

The most inveterate sober man is the
man who was drunk the day before.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Mrs. Winsi0,v's Sooihin2 syrup, for Chi
dren teething sofcns tho gums, reduces ini1aIiuia
zion rllnys pain cures wind collie. 25c. u bottle
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Others sholld do unto you as they
would that you should do unto them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

The man who does not think well o
himself is at great disadvantage.-Ex.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

So many gool people make their good
ness tiresome.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

We would all be good if our bread and
butter depended on it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

With some peoples religion there is
more hobby than principle.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
ONE ENJOYS

ONE ENJOYS
Both the method and results when
Syrup of Figsis taken; it is pleasant
and refreshingto the taste, and acts
gently yetpromptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn etfectually, dispels colds, head:
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances,
its many excellent qualities COM
mend it to all and have made it
the most popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 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.
ciLIFORNiA FIG SYRUP co.
- SAY fRAScisco: eAl; .oo- arr
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01

Honor to Whom Honor is Due.
Waiter Every thing satisfactory,
sab?
Gucst-Perfectly.
Tried to get everything right, sab"
'.Ihis is as we'll cooked meal rs /
ever tasted
Yes, sab, thought it would be, sab.
Didn't know but maybe you might like
to offer Il small fee sab.
Il really think it would De deserved. y
"Yes, sah."
well, send in the cook. '-Omaha
World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1891-08-01
An r1ncaa1ed For Prescription.

Fashionable New York Clergyman
Yes. have JUS. returned from Cali.
fornia trip for my health. am greatly
troubled with sore throat.
Omaha Doctor-What is called clergy
mans sore throat is easily enough
cured.
"rluc. bu. preaching brings it on
again"
Not if you proach in the right posi-
ton. The affection is the result of
standing III a high pulpit and talking
down to the congregation. That de-
presses the vocal organs. Actors. who
do their shouting to ;he galleries have
no such trouble. They speak with the
head erect"
Nevertheless. although in St.
FASHIONS church. of which / am pastor,
= large part of the congregation are in
,llery extending around the church
i'm above my head, l am victim to
81 throat"
NH tell you how to avoid it. Ask
tho wealthy members of the congrega-
ton to sit in the gallery
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-13

leather pumps and black gloves COM
pletcd the costume. But it was en-
pensive, for he paid his tailor ninety
dollars for the suit alone.
But the Germans manage, to my think
ing, to extract more innocent pleasure
out of life than any other class of our
community. They go in for fun which
includes the whole family, and as n con-
sequence they don't go into excuses.
Very few men would be guilty of the
acts of drunken rowdyism seen at the
French balls if he had his wife and
daughters in the room with him. The
committeeman who are accompanied by
their families are particular as to the
character of the people admitted, and
any thing like immodesty in costume or
action is checked with very firm hand
But there are other mask balls on the
East side and they stand out in marked
contrast to the temperate festivities of
our German citizens. The Gentlemen's
Sons of the Eighth Ward. the Original
Order of Hounds and other similar
coteries of young toughs also display
penchant In this direction. 1t is worth
while going to one-once-just for the
excitement of experiencing n new SEN
sation. The costumes are peculiar; the
cavalier and knight of olden time is
here, but he is in the minority. Variety
hall negroes, grotesque and padded non
dcscripts, Cinnamon and Indians have
the call while, almost in variably, one will
see in the rooms half dozen Sing Sing
convicts, striped suits worn with a nat
uralness that could only come of usage.
The skirts of the girls are shorter and
the materials more tawdry than are
seen ut the German balls and the affairs
almost invariably end up in free fight.
Whisky of Il quality calculated to eat
the lining out of n copper boiler and de-
stroy the strongest conscience in ten
minutes by the clock, is served in the
side room in place of the German beer
and it's effects are manifest early in the
evening. The row generally begins
when the committee announces the
award of prizes. For at these festivities
prizes are offered for the handsomest
and most original costumes, for the best
dancers and other matters of interest.
! fused to be sent to report these af-
, fairs occasionally when was a young
reporter. and about the time the gas
went out made it my custom to have
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-13
Roanoke Cold Storage Plant

This is now and very valuable en-.
terprise of the Magic City and should
be literally patronized. The two large
buildings have a storage capacity OF
$4,000 cubic feet, and besides embraces
one OF the finest ice Producing plants in
the South. The ice is made from water
analysed and ascertained to be abso-
lutely pure. The capacity of the plant
is fifteen tons daily. In the store rooms
were noticed meats: vegetables. fruits
oysters, fish and eggs, and a force of
clerks and laborers filling orders from
towns along the line of the Norfolk and
Western railroad.
This enterprise is owned by the Roa-
noke Cold Storage Company. Hermann
Crueger is president, James r. Schick.
secretary, and Howard ID. Coyner,
manager. The machinery is new and
of the latest improved patterns The
buildings and grounds are lighted by
electricity supplied by the Virginia
brewing Company, whose plant is near
by. Mr.. Coyner personally supervises
the business of his company and will
nil orders, wholesale and, retail from
any point, for beef, veal, mutton and
pork. Some of the fancy cuts he
shipped to the Southwest yesterday were
very fine indeed and were samples of
what he proposes to furnish his patrons.
His prices are very low and he solicits
trial order.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-13
COMING TO VIRGINIA.

New Jersey Editors to Take their Summer
Outing In the Old Dominion.
The executive committc of the New
Jersey Editorial Association met at the
Astor House, New York, on Monday and
practically decided upon the excursion
for this year. The objective point will
be the White Sulphur Springs of Vir.
ginia. a day going will be given to
Washington, and the same time return
ing to Luray caverns. 1t is :. most in
wiling programme.
About 1U0 editors and from 1875 to 175
ladies and invited guests, including a
number of capitalists, will compose the
party. They will leave for Virginia in
June. j. A. Pugh, of TIE TIMES,
president of the Virginia Press Associa-
ton, will urge them to make trip
through the Valley and the Southwest.
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-13

important business under the piano or
behind some bulky piece of furniture.
1t may not have been dignified, but it
was healthy. The cnrsing, fighting mob
would struggle toward the doors, men
yelling and women screaming, and FINAL
ly the police would appear and clear
the whole place out; then emerxad
from my temporary retirement and
sought the office when, as the paper
l was connected with at that time
catered largely for East side patronage,
l was compelled to write the affair up
as if it had been model of decorum
and mild social revclry.
Bat after all the mask ball. properly
conducted, is good thing. There is
desire in all Of us, sometimes. to get out
of our surroundings. to forget our every
day lives, and. for few hours ct least.
to make believe, as children say. that
we are something that we are not The
costumes, the dancing, the air Of semi
mystery help US 10 do this better than
We know. ALLAN FOREMAN
The Roanoke times. [volume] (Roanoke, Va.) 1890-1895, 1891-05-13
MORE ABOUT JOHN MEnAs.
He was from Minnesota and was Engage
at Radford.

He was from Minnesota and was Engaged
at Radford.
John Mehan the Virginia train robber
who was arrested in Montana Sunday
by Detective Baldwin. was not we'll
known In Roanoke. He was employed
for several months as night yardmaster
at Radford, but was never employed by
the Norfolk and Western in this CITY.
Mehan came to the road from Min
nesota and was we'll recommended both
as to his qualification for the work and
as to his character. Not long after he
was engaged oy the Norfolk and West
ern systematic robbery of freight cars
was commenced. w. Il. Baldwin. the
company's chief detective, was immed-
lately put upon the case, and soon spot
ted Mehan as the ringleadcr Of gang
OF thieves. mostly railroad employees,
who were carrying on the systematic
robbery.
Mehan learned that no was suspected
and skipped out about the first of April
BALDWIN followed him up. as related in
yesterdays TINES, and will arrive in
Roanoke with his prisoner in few
days, probably to- morrow.
Chief Clerk Ramsey, in the Office of
Vice President and General Manager
Sands, said to a TINES reporter yestcr.
day that the extent of the operations of
the gang is yet unknown. Claims
amounting to few hundred dollars
have been paid, and some of the goods
have been recovered. The loss to the
company, it Is thought will not be very
great but the gang started on plan
that would have grown into serious
affair il it had not bcen nipped in the
bud by Detective Baldwin
1t is supposed that Mehan sent a con-
siderable amount Of the stolen goods to
his wife in Montana. Tho detective
worked the case very quietly, and tho
details of the operations of the gang
have not yet been known even to the
officials of the road.