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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06
Much interest is felt in the South

Much interest is felt in the South over
the recent launching Of the iron steam
ship for the Morgan line, Ell Sud. This,
says the Manufacturers Record, ''marks
the first achievement in modern ship
building south of the Potomac. In an
exceedingly brief time the magnificent
plant of the Newport News Ship Building
& Dry Dock Company, aud its accompany
ing town of 5000 or 1000 inhabitants, have
sprung into existence, where only sol.
itary house could have been found few
years ago." A sister ship of the same
line, Ell Norte, will be constructed at the
same yard.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06
He Had Been in Prison.

A case was on trial in. Kentucky
courtroom. An old man of somewhat
disreputable appearance had Just given
important testimony and the lawyer
whose cause suffered by his statements
strove in every way to confuse and trip
him but in vain The witness stuck to
his story and did not lose his temper, in
spite of the irritating manner in which
the cross examination was conducted.
Finally, in the hope of breaking down
the credibility of the witness, the LAWYER
at a venture asked:
Have you ever been in prison ~
81 have,n replied the witness.
"Ah!' exclaimed the attorney, with
triumphant glance at the jury. II
thought as much. May / inquire how
long you were there p
1.-TWO years and three months, " ans
wered the witness quietly, with manner
that was interpreted by the lawyer as in
dicating chagrin at an unexpected ex-
posture.
Indeed said the delighted lawyer,
feeling his case already won. "That
was heavy sentence. | trust the jury
will note the significance of the fact.
Now, sir tell the jury where you were
confined"
I'm Andersonville," replied the old
man, drawing himself up proudly.
There was a moment of silence, the
jurors looked at each other and then the
courtroom rang with cheers which the
court officers were powerless to check
and in which some of the jury joined.
The too inquisitive lawyer hardly
waited to hear the verdict against him.
youths Companion.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

In geographical sense Italy is as old
as civilization, but in politica! sense it
is the youage5t Nation in Europe. As a
Nation Italy has barely attained its
majority OF twenty-one years, and they
have been years of laundering, mex.
perlence and rashness. True to the ma.
ture OF youth, Italy was too hopeful and
far too extravagant, aud undertook tasks
and responsibilities far beyond her
strength. Immediately following the
glorious achievement Of nationality, the
people, intoxicated with success, and
filled with desire to take rank with the
first Nations of che world ,cheerfully en-
tered upon great enterprises. They built
railroads where they were not needed.
opened canals, built bridges, established
schools, equipped q great army and
powerful navy. and did many other IN.
wise aud Improbable things. The old
oeau cisies OF the penlusular sprang into
new life and undertook great things with
small means. Private individuals and
corporations built great blocks of houses
that are for the most part empty, con
structed street car lines that do not nav.
founded factories that are generally idle
or unremunerative. The result of ALI
this has been painful and distressing
reaction. Bank after bank has failed
private corporations have suspended on.
erations, and individuals have lost all
their fortunes. To add to the embarrass-
ment, all this enterprise was carried on
by means of borrowed money, and now
everybody is wondering how be could ]
hare bean 90 foolish.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06
AROUND THE HOUSE.

Boiling lard smokes in the center when
it is sufficiently heated for use.
furnished gold embroidery may be
cleaned with a brush dipped in burned
and pulverized rock alum.
A good handful of salt should be added
to the water in which mating is washed.
The salt keeps the mating in color Do
not use soap.
For iron rust, lay in kerosene oil and
let it remain covered for some time. The
oil will loosen the rust so that 1t Will
come off.
Paste list of its contents on every box
or trunk or closet of stored-away goods.
Write down each one as you put 1t IN,
then the list will be headed with the
bottom ones. Then when the name Is
written on each package it is an easy
thing to find any needed article.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06
The nitrate fields are the most valuable

The nitrate fields are the most valuable
source of Chile's revenues, and together
with the iodine yield an annual revenue
of nearly So, O0O.O 900. So disastrous was
the war with Peru some years ago to the
finances Of the country, and SO reckless
has been the Governmental policy, that
ont OF this immense revenue, during the
eleven years preceding ChiIe's late civil
war, the paper currency issued during
the former war was not redeemed. The
finances of the country at present are in
most deplorabIe state, and it will be
ter years before Chile, if she remains at
peace, will recover herself and be able
to redeem her pledges.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

9a.-s the San Francisco Chronicle
"California is not at all proud of being
called an earthquake country, nor do we
at all enjoy the sensations which a tenn
blor produces, however slight it may be;
but when it comes to comparison be-
tween the actual damage done by earth
quakes and that wrought SO frequently
by cyclones and tornadoes in the West,
we can at least put IN plea in mitiga-
ton of damages on behalf of the earth
quake
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

the post flag, measuring 20 feet in lenptb
by 10 feet in width; the garrison fag
measuring 36 feet length by 20 feet IN
width. This flag is hoisted only on holt
days and great occasions. The union is
one-thlrd of the length of the flag and
extends to the lower edge of the fourth
red stripe from the top.
Inc national colors carried by regi-
mcntS OF infantry and artillery and the
battalion OF engineers, on parade or in
battle. arc made of silk, and are 6 feet
o inches long and 6 feet wide and
mounted on statlS. The field of the
colors Is 81 inches i'll length and extends.
to the lower edge Of the fourth red:
stripe from the top. The sizes of the
tags used in the army and navy are not
hN1d by law, but arc prescribed by army
and navy regulations.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

Sales of real estate in Great Britain
show a falling off in value in England,
for 1891, as compared with 1890, of $40
per acre, the total sales for 1891 being
49,600 acres, at an average value of
S215 per acre. In Scotland the sales
were SO, 457 acres, at an average of $40
per acre, and in Wales, 1868 acres, at
S95 per acre. There was an increase in
the price per acre, over 1890, in, both
Scotland and Wales.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06
Furnishing o Brutal Prince.

Although the English people are fully
aware that prince of the blood at sea as
a MILDLY is treated precisely like any other
midshipman, there are obvious reasons
why the English papers have never told
certain story about the Duke of Edin-
burgh One night a fellow MILDLY who
had lust finished his watch, went below
to turn in, " and noticed that the Prince
had not ''turned out as he should have
done for his own watch. Accordingly, he
tried to rouse his royal highness, who,
after receiving two or three shaklngs,
suddenly opened his eyes, and let drive
his fist at his fellow middys right eye.
Il said nothing" so the naval officer
told the story many years later, "but re-
turned to my post, resumed my
watch, and thus did the princes
duty for him But the next morning |
stated my case and showed my eye.
NV comrades held a drumhead court
martial found my assailant guilty and
sentenced him to be spanked by me. The
royal cuIprit was seized by four stout
fellows and held face downward on
table, and I, with my sleeves rolled upto
the elbow. carried out the sentence OF the
middy's court until my own hand smartcd.
Then he was released, furious with rage
and threading vengeance. But in day
or two he thought better of it, and came
to me like man and begged my pardon
for the blow he had given me. | ac-
cepted his apology and rendered my own
in turn. 1t was good thing for him
after all, for during the rest of the cruise
he put on no airs, but was as agreeable as
"A young fellow could be. | doubt if the
prince ever complained of his treatment
to the officers of the ship. Whether he
did or not, nothing came of it. The
officers probably heard of the affair but
deemed it the best course to let the mat
ter drop But | venture to think the
prince has never forgotten that spanking.
have not. j. Chicago Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

A search of the 1000 cells of the Ohio
Penitentiary revealed the existence of
over 500 contraband articles owned and
made by the prisoners. Cook stoves
and pianos were among the articles. 1t
is wonderful how Industrious "crooks"
become when they are put behind the
bars.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

AS a rule the business men OF the coun-
try dread Presidential year as tending
to depreciate trade, but, according to the
Detroit Free Press, the outlook for 1892
gives confidence that 1t will prove an ex-
ception to the rule.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

M. lola, the French novelist, speaks
lightly of the Anarchist movement in his
country, and intimates that if the An
archists continue much longer the people
will resort to lynch law.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

There is distinct movement toward
uniformity in the gauge of the steam
railroads in this country, for in ten years
the increase has been from 81 per cent.
of the whole to 1913 per cent.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

It is estimated that those Italians who
have sought homes in the two Americas
send back to their poor relatives no less
than twenty millions of dollars every
wear.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

The national flags hoisted at camps or
forts are made of bunting of American
manufacture. Theyare of the following
three sizes The storm and recruiting flag, S
feet in length by feet inches in width;
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

"In California;" the San Francisco
Examiner confesses, eve acquit about
ninety-seven per cent. of even our male
murderers."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06
St. Landry Democrat
-BY l. A. SANDOZ.-
Opelousas. Louisiana.

Ohio farms are said to have decreased
in value to the extent of $4,000, 900
since 1880.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

The total school enrolment for the United
States last year was II, zoo, 900,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-08-06

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The two little women were flying
around downstairs in the kitchen, and
upstairs in the dining-room. The chill
dren had their bread and milk, and were
washed and put to bed; the widow flew
down to the kitchen and made some lit
tie dishes, all in the twinkling of an eve,
their culinary perfection consisting in the
rapidity with which they were got to-
gether, and clapped upon the dumb
waiter, and hoisted to her sister in the
dining-room above, who whisked them
upon the tables, and what with the haste
and happiness and unexpectedness of it
all, when they rang the bell and invited
the gentlemen out to supper, there
couldn't possibly be two prettier or more
engaging women in the universe: and a
more appetizing meal Brown of Nevada
never saw nor tasted.
From plying 10 Pillikin, he began to
envy him. How hollow and cold and
altogether unsatisfactory was the life of
bachelor particularly out in Nevada.
The March wind still roared and
howled, and the March sleet still beat
upon the PiIlikin window-panes. and
nothing would do but Brown of Nevada
must stay all night.
He knew that it must be the widows
room that he slept in Gas indeed it was.
hat little woman and her orphan bow
providing in with the little Pillikinsj,
md Brown of Nevada went all around
'dmiring the pretty knick-knacks, and
Norsted work of the fair widows hands.
He went to sleep and dreamed that
'llllkln was so stepped in pecuniary diff
'ultles that the widow found that the
piano and stool and music, and even the
embroidered cover, were only drop in
he bucket; so in her warm generosity
he threw herself in, and stood upon the |
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
EnClishmen Arc Slow.

Trains are not so punctual as in the
United States. The enormous traffic has
something to do with this, but am told
that the fault is somewhat due to faulty
organization; that in fact the engine de-
partment is too entirely distinct from
the conductors department. There is
not on the engineer any great response
bility for being on time, but there is on
him an immense care that his engine
shall show economical use of coal, waste,
oil, etc. By such return is he judged.
and he is busy cunning an economical
engine while the passengers chafe and
the conductor is placidly sitting in the
"guardsvan, for he has no responsible
ity either for time. II station master
sends the train off FIVE minutes late, It
is nobody's business TO make II up, and
it is not made up.-London Cor. San
Francisco Chronicle.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
He Fancied the Coat of Arms.

A secondhand bookseller had bought
at a country sale some 200 or 800 vol
umes of handsome but unstable old ser
mons, books on theology and the like.
Having placed few of these outside, a
stylishly dressed man entered the shop
and said, 'Tll take these books, and, say,
have you any more of this kind with
this shield on to them?7 pointing to the
bookplate attached, which bore the arms
and name of a good old county family.
"That box, sir, is full of books from
the same house." answered the book
seller.
What's yer fgger for them:" inquired
the customer. ''See here, start back
to Chicago tomorrow. I'm going to
start ibery thar, and these books will
just fit me, name and all. Just you sort
out all that have that shield and name,
and send them around to the Langham
at sharp. I'll be around to settle up;
but see, now. don't you send any with
out that name plate. for that's my name,
too, and reckon this old boss with the
daggers and ROSTERS might have been
related to me some way."-Walter Ham
ilton IN Ex-Libris Journal.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
Trteninal Conclave-Dsnvsr August 9th TO i.tb.
1897

The knight Templsr's conclave to Be
held in Denver In 1899 Is an event which
particularly interests not only tho Sir
Rights aud their friends, bnt the railroad
companies which will undertake 70 handle
them The Chicago, Rock Island and
Pacific Railway company fully APPRECIATE
the class OF people who will take adj
vantage OF this trip. aud we wish 10 ssy
briefly that our facilities for handling ths
traffic can not be surpassed. and every
effort Will be pu. forward on our part 20
give first class people what they deserve ia
elegant accommodations not oEly In train
service, but every thing else which IL nee
esssry 70 please the most fastid!ous.
Ample arrangements viii be mads to &C
conmOdate all who 20 with Us from
Wichita We propose 10 handle the buSl-
ness ia "A way that il not only satisfactory
TO ourselves, but, best OF all, 10 accommo-
date all who 20 with US, and We propose
10 give you an enjoyable trip over the
Great Rock Island" and 20 insure 70 all .
pleasant, safe aud speedy journey. Our
dining car service needs no Introduction TO
the Sir Knights % this country, operated
by ourselves and for our patrons; no eI-
pense Of service II Withheld TO make 10 what
the travelling public require. IL IL the
best in the world. Our rates viii De as low
"a the lowest. Our accommodations sur
passed By none For further Information
you are respectfully invited 20 call at the
Rock Island ticket Office. 100. corner Main
aud Douglas. W. II. WisR1BT.
ain Ticket Agsnt.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
I.eoE and Ed.

and tell your friends that the great Rock
Island route il The only line running free
reclining chair cars between Wichita and
Chicago without changing ears. sBroute.
Our rates are as low as the lowest our
time quick IS the quickest. cur aeon mo
dAtionS surpassed by none. Tickets sold
70 al points % AMERICA and baggage
checked 70 Destination. Also s;sAHash ?
tickets a. lowest rates 20 and from al
European points by all Atlantic ocean
steamship lines Bsiore sending 20 Knrope
for your friends call ~ ne kock Island
ticket Office, To-. corner Main strset All
Douglas Ave. CorrespODdsnee solicited
" II. Is IEBAEr. g. l. Il T. &
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10

when you go, take the Frisco line TO s
Louis and the east for the reason that IL II
the only Wichita line rnnning two solid
trains daily without change Of any class "a
81. Louis morning and night. and it is ths
only line having palace reclining chair and
Pullman sleeping cars Ia morning and
night trains Always on time and sure oi
making eastern connections al Ct Louis
union depot 4lt
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
The Best Present for a Baby,

The best and most sensible present &
man can make baby is q handbook
and the larger the account opened the
better. For the bank account viii IL
better for the baby in the end. and II
can never throw the father down stairs
split the drums Of his ears, or perform
any other act to disturb your peace Of
mind and make you wish that You had
never been born--R &. Nuuklttrlck Il
Once Q Week
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10

Tourist tickets will be on sale for Dem
yer, Colorado Springs. Pueblo. Trinidad.
Salt Lake City. Ogden and other Utah
and Colorado Summer resouris. from JuDs
l until September -, limited for return
passage 20 ard Including October 81. i-k2.
lake the Missouri PaCiae hallway train
leaving bere ia The evening. which arrives
Ia Pueblo next morning. thus passing
through the mountains ia day light This
train Is equipped WIKI elegant chair cars
o. tie latest design Faliman sissttEg
oars II desired = T. BLECKLgT, i. s. I.
a. 10 North Main street.. Missouri w.
c.dc railway u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10

Travellers 20 and from Utah vii b
pleased 20 learn that PpiImaa palaces
sIeepsrs no~ run through, daily. TitA9s1s
change. between Chicago and ogden. over
santa Fs. Colorado Midland and no
Grande western linss-U>st-bogod va
Colorado spring. and ssstboaad VA Cor
orsdo Springs add Denver.
Tie tue se.nic route. pIsatJ q tiTas %
zee Manltou and vicinity.
Double daily passenger service h<tsesa
Denver and Ogden.
Iuqu!rs 81 nearest santa re roufs tiskss
agent, fos rates. slssp.r EsseSTatloss.
- 1Iag u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
LIVE STOCK MARKET.
By Telegraph.

Shipments 800 Market steady. Dressed beef ana
shipping steers So 25Ga4 Is and heifsrs 81 ora
80, stockers and feeders 50 5O6t3 To- Texan and
Indian cows 81 50s3 IS HOGS-Receipts $50 shin
ments $50 Market higher, Rangeu "a I54s. IS
bulk - 1904 rs. SHEEP-Neceipts I2ll Shipments
Market steady TO strong. Sales 81 75G5 IS
ST. LOUIS. June observation-disclosures 200. shin.
ments 500. Market steady. Native steers s, a5a
8 -. Texans and Indians IS COOS So HUGS-ke-
ceipts 2iOl. shipments 800 Market higher. Heavy
81 1904 So mixed 81 2)Cd4 20. light a 5ks. III
SHEkP-Receipts 1900. ahipments 1870 Market
strong. 81 00R5 ~
CHICAGO. June observation-disclosures 1900 ship
meuts 45OO. MarKet steady, Steers IS 75at IS
stockers and feeders s. 0OS3 50. HOGS-Rec.ipts
25m shipments 5000 Market lower. Mixed 81 70t
s., butchers 81 S7lueD5 ", lights IL 51a. Nj
sHEEP-Receipts eUOa. shipments 500 Market
shade lower, Natives and westerns s. 2j15 10
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
Wichita Produce Market.

WICHITA. June g
FIOUR-Highest patent 81 40 second patent.
81 20; extra fancy, So 20.
BUTrER-First creamery SOC; second oreame cry
&c; finest dairy. &c; tine dairy. lSc common dairy
12lqc.
bGGS-12I$c per dozen
POOBTRl-Roosters 81 5062 90 per dozen or Sc
Der pound; hens " 0OG2 50 per dozen or &C per
pound spring chickens 81 75s2 50 dozen or 719c
pcr pound; turkeys 7SSc per pound; ducks-teal
u %, mallsrd 81 IS per dozen young geese Be per
2OUId.
FOTATOES-Ceoice, 50o55c per bushel
APPLES-S2 50Ge4 10 per barrel.
COAL-Antlracite ST 81, Canon City IS co. Weir
City ~ 60 Frontenac 81 81, Pittsburg ~ 90 Illinois
e. OO. aleAlester 81 10.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
Throa-h Cha4r ar 70 OMAHA sbz iAs san. Fs
kEuEe

Tie Santa z. roEts are COW running 5
through chai: car 20 Omaha va Superior
Ssn. ia connection With the rstusEaF {.
Elkbora ard Missouri Valley faijross
5eAsipg Wlca4fa q: . :. IA -ssa arriving "a
OfBsA< & 4s Ds1t evening a. To 3 -. A4s
srryice vii csnffa1e daily.
stf " d. MrnDoCE. u. +, A
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
Pine PLAYING Cards

Send ten 10 cents iii stamps or coin "a
John Sebastian. Gent Tkt. and Pass Ag'
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Kyr
Chicago, H., for pack Of the --latest
smOotbest. siicket playing cards You eve.
saw. just the thing fer high five parties
For = sJc. postal note will send you i've
raesfz
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
PERSONAL.
MISCELLANEOUS.
Under this lead &C per line per day.
A dyica Ia af0therN

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup should
always be used for children teething. IL
eoothes the child, softens the gums, alleys
ali pain, cures wind collie. and is the best
remedy for diarTheA- Twenty -iivecsuts a
bottle. Used by millions of mothers.
tlt,1 Ii ys4g u
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
Cheap Rzies 10 TEXAS

The Missouri Pacific Railway company
will sell round trip tickets 70 Dallas. Tex.
Mt the low rate Of our lowest frst class
fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale
May 2lst, 22ud and 2srd. good for return
passage 20 days from date OF sale
T. +. BLECELET. l.. and ]. agt.
10 North Main street I52-tf
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
s.-v,~ss, 1,sEsss nses-rs.a

Parties who purchased s1cursloo tickets
ria tie Rex is.As9 f7T WsIlngtoa sd
did 70; he tasEs. ~ prxssn;iag iAgIa =;
4e Rock Is1zBd tscksn olkcs On ~ uzfose
June J, y en- hESe sane redeemed
.lzs ". 4 W1gAE-, {. l. e p n
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
Strictly FIrst-Cizss.

WICHITA, Kan, April ~, 1872
After thoroughly testing the Behr Bros.
piano along side Of one of the oldest and
best known high grade instruments ! eau
fully recommend 10 rs meeting every re-
quirement Of a strictly first-ciass piano.
dl0-tf Il. w. SICKsEa
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10
REPREsENTATIv SALES.
The following are the representative sales Of cat
tie at the yards today
HOGS.

The hog receipts were fair today, about
700 head being on sale. Everything was
sold, both packers buying. Quality con-
sidered, the hogs sold shade higher to-
day. Packers wanted more hogs than
were on the market.
REPRESENTATIVE SALES
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1892-06-10

FINANCEAND COMMERCE
WICHITA MARKETS
The Receipts of Stock at the Wichita
Union Stock Yards for the Past "a
6our. Were: Cattle, Light; Hogs, e27;
sheep. los. Shipments: Cattle, 53;
Hogs, None.
WICHITA, June 9, 1892.

The cattle supply was light today and
trading was consequently limited. The
sales today were about steady. All but
grass cattle find good sale.
The quotations here presented are to give the
shtper an idea of the general range of prices. The
various classes and grades sell within the limits Of
these quotations. ording to the quality Oh offer
ings and the of the daily markets. These quo
tations are only changed when there has been a
permanen change in the general market. The
representative sales should referred to get the
fin