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The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-21

i I'm meeting des planteurs riziers
de la paroisse Acadi, doit avoir lieu,
dams la maison de cour de Crowley, en-
vue de prendre des measures pour Greer
n compagnie par actions, ain de-
tablir dams eette localit6 IN grand
moulin Il fiz.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-21
MULES FOR SALE.

Ten American work mules. Apply to
Elements & Wilson, Opelousas, or Blake &
Durke, Washington, La. These mules may
be seen on the Live Oak plantation, 5 miles
from Ope' ousas.
March IL, 3m.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-21

Tn Signe DIES Temps.-Tout recem-
ment, q Pittsburg, Nine Modjeska
%jonait lie role de Rosalinde, dc as goa
Ike at, devant I'm public representant
une recette de 800; tandis que M.
John La Sullivan, l'in6yitable, reali-
salt, dams lie meme vile, $1,000. QUEEN
distu, ombre de Shakespeare
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-21

Get QUE prices Cor job WORK.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-05-21

A no amis en- general, ct d toutes les
personnes qui %supportent notre jour
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
Christmas Holly,

The practice of decking churches with
the evergreen is very ancient, says Chat
terbox On this account our pious fore
fathers gave it the name of ''holy tree"
of which our word holly is a corruption.
Duppa tells us "'that branches of this
tree were sent by the Romans to their
friends with their New Years gifts sS
emblematical of good wishes, and the
custom is said to be nearly as old as the
building of Rome ITSELF" The holly
sometimes attains the height of forty
feet, and when of this large size the wood
is very valuable and is much used by
cabinet makers. 1t is white, hard, close
grained and takes very fine polish.
When stained black it is an excellent
imitation of ebony. The long and
straight tough branches are often used
for whip handles and walking sticks
The leaves of the holly near the ground
are frequently much more prickly than
those toward the top of the tree. This
circumstance forms the subject of a
poem by SouJhey, in which he says that
though in youth buffetings with the
world may call forth harshness, yet
man ought to pray that unkind feel
ings may daily wear away
Till the smoog h temper of his age shall be
Like the high leaves upon the holly tree.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Then johnson, listening, straining ev-
cry nerye there in the darkness, heard
an awful @roan.
"What is it, John? the pain again."
eyes, yes Oh, this is terrible! Nelly,
l am dying
mo, no, dear, you will be better pres
emily. Here, drink this"
The sufferer obeyed and sank back
exhausted on the pillows. "Now."
thought Johnson, now is my time.
can rush in and stab him before his
wife. Why do l not do it?''
"Poor Nellyl' said Raymond again,
"to what have brought you? All, sin
finds its reward"
"Sin, Johnt'
Eyes, sin. Nelly, am dying. must
speak, must tell you alp
Hush, dear, you are excited. Listen
now. I'll sing you to sleep, and tomor-
row, Christmas morning, you will be
better"
And then to the Ishmaelite, his hand
against every man, outside there in the
darkness, foated in Nelly's sweet voice:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The Bright and Morning star.
But she was interrupted.
81 must speak" moaned the sick man.
81 will tell YOU"
Then the door was softly pushed open,
and the startled couple saw him. Ills
face was palc, his features working, and
tears We're raining down his cheeks.
mo, john" said the Ishmaelite, "do
not speak.
But not to be outdone in generosity,
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Throughout the Ukraine, or little
Russia, Christmas is observed as a great
sacred day. Weeks before Christmas
preparations for welcoming the SO called
"Christman lutia" (barley grits) are go
ing ON in peasants hut.
The hut is whitewashed, the floor aud
polatia (bed of boards) are scrubbed, the
holy images, or ikons, on the walls are
adorned with coarse linen towels emf
broiaered, and few crosses, neatly
made of straw or hay, are nailed upon
the ceiling and wall
A bench covered with hay is placed ut
the corner under St. Nicholas image,
upon which rests the pot with the sacred
kutia.
The head Of the family, after offering
prayer and expressing n few wishes be-
fore the kutia-such rs that the next
summers crop may be abundant, or
that general prosperity may crown his
home-takes his seat at the head of the
table. His example is followed by the
rest of the members.
The pot with the kutia is soon placed
before them, and after few more little
formalities is devoured with great APP
petite. After this is done all dress them
selves in their best clothes and start out
to church.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

his wife--ie possible, would the muir
derer find him.
The man in the corner of the car
laughed aloud, One or two passengers
near turned and looked at him, but
quickly withdrew their eyes. There
was no contagious mirth in that laugh,
and the smile ON the cruel face was the
smile of a fiend,
That night he crawled into slovenly
bed in cheap lodging house on the east
side. He missed the lonely cell to which
he had become accustomed, and found
himself wondering if they would give
him his old quarters when he went back,
Next day he prowled about the muddy
streets seeking work. II was Christmas
week, and everybody was too busy to
| listen to him. He ate sparingly and
boarded his little roll of bills, counting
them over and over. A strange attrac-
ton lured him to the neighborhood of
| the bank where he used to work. AT
the close of the somber day he stood
and watched the well dressed, well
groomed men emerge from the build
ing, "That is the way used to look"
he said to himself, and then glanced
down at his plain clothes and coarse
shoes.
AT night the Bowery glittered with
rows of lights that twinkled like evil
eyes. johnson tramped for many
blocks, pausing now and then to gaze in
the windows at the Christmas decora-
tons. There was one display which
| fascinated him. In cutters window
We're stars, crosses and other emblems
formed of smooth, shining, sharp edged
knives. johnson looked steadily at
them for a long time. Then he went in,
and selecting one particularly wicked
blade paid for it from the little roll of
bills, thrust it in the breast pocket of
his coat and resumed his tramp.
christmas, Christmas" he muttered
as he plodded on. "What is Christmas
to me? I'd like to give John Raymond
Christmas present, curse him." and
then suddenly he thought what a fine
thing it would be to drive that knife
home in Raymond's heart and attach a
piece of paper to the handle bearing the
inscription, "a Christmas present from
a loving friend"
"I'll do i'll" he exclaimed. Eyes, I'll do
it on the night before Christmas What
merry Christmas it will be for me-"
People brushed against him in the
throng. Children shrank at sight of his
scowling face. On, on he went, I'M
mindful of his surroundings.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

2.-S> "Goodby, said the man
as he grasped his late jailers hand;
"goodby," a bit huskily II thank
you-sir-for all your kindness"-
"Oh, that's all right!' said the warden
cheerily. Il try to do what's right
that's all. Just you do that in the
future, Henry, and shall never see you
here again. Good luck to you"
The great doors changed behind Henry
johnson as he stepped out of the prison,
where he had served six years, four
months and twenty-five days-not the
full sentence he had received, for the
benefit of the allowance for good be-
havior had been his. But six years is a
long time, long enough to change man
for better or worse
With a new suit of clothes, ticket to
New York and twenty-three dollars
johnson walked away, once more free
man. .
He had looked forward to this day for
years. He had dreamed of it on his
hard bed in his lonely cell-the day on
which he would be liberated, on which
his revenge would begin.
1t was here at last. johnson was sur
prised at his sensations. Instead of
shouting, leaping or crying for joy, he
was walking along as quietly as though
setting out on visit to friends.
All, friends! The word brought him
to a realizing sense of what was before
him. Friends indeed! In all the wide
world had he single friend?
With lightning rapidity the events of
the last eight years swept before him.
He saw himself honored and respected,
holding position of trust in banking
house, laying by tidy little sum for
the home which was to be his-and hers
in the near future.
Then came the scandal, the embezzle-
ment, the mystery, the plot which
wrecked his life and sent him to prison
for crime of which he was innocent
Then, through that inexplicable channel
by which news drifts from the outer
world to those in prison, he had learned
of the prosperity of the man who in his
soul he was convinced had ruined him,
and of his marriage to the woman John
son had loved.
The train for New York swept around
the curve, and the smoothly shaven man
in the i'll fitting clothes, with despair on
his face and hell in his heart, crept on
and skunk into corner by the door. He
peered out the window to catch last
glimpse of the high stone wall and the
sentry stalking solemnly up and down.
"How soon will l be back?" he asked
himself.
Then as the gloom deepened on his
haggard face he muttered, "When I
come back it will not be for embezzle-
ment, but for murder"
For johnson had in those six dreary
years of captivity calmly and coolly
formulated his plan of revenge. He
had decided to kill John Raymond, his
former friend and business associate,
just as he would kill viper that had
stung him.
w-when-where? were the words
which janglsd ceaselessly through his
brain, keeping time to the Gathering of
the wheels over the rails
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

SOMETHING ROLLED DOWN THE CHEEK
OF THE EX-CONvICT.
Suddenly he paused before a great
building into which crowds We're pour
ing. He joined the throng and drifted
body-a man with clear baritone voice
was singing something. To the ears of
the Ishmaelite stole these words:
I've found friend in Jesus;
He's everything to me;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul
The Lily Of the Valley.
In him alone see
All need to cleanse and make me fully whole.
Then suddenly the great audience rose
to its feet and responded:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The Bright and Morning Star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
johnson looked stupidity about. He
saw faces lined with sin and suffering
the faces of thieves and outcasts. But
everybody was singing. He looked at
the platform. 1t was filled with men
and women dressed in curious fashion,
in dark blue costumes, with big scarlet
letters on their breasts. During john
sons prison life the Salvation Army had
sprung into existence.
He all my griefs has taken,
And all my sorrows borne;
In temptation he's my strong and mighty
rang out the voice like clarion call.
And once more the poor, sodden way
farers to whom he sang answered:
He's the Lily of the Valley,
The Bright and Morning Star;
He's the fairest of ten thousand to my soul.
Something rolled down the cheek of
the ex-convict.
He put mp his hand impatiently to
brush it away.
And then, half stumbling, he hurried
out into the night.
But as he fed through the fast fall
ing snowfakes he heard again the re-
frain well up like battlecry:
He's the Lily of the Valley.
Next day as he aimlessly walked
about be came face to face with man
he had known in his old life. The man
started as if he had seen ghost, and
| then shamefacedly and hesitatingly ex-
| tended his hand.
"Howdy do, Johnson" he said tim
idly.
"Oh, I'm well enough" said johnson
with short, harsh laugh. I'm trying
to get something to do. Perhaps you
could help me-"
''I-oh, novel;, you see, just now
Everybody's taken up with Christmas. y
Eyes, SO | see"
"Of course you understand it's not an
easy thing to recommend a-a"-
"a jailbird."
"Well, er--you understand"
Eyes, | understand. ! won't bother
you. I'll get along in some fashion.
I've little money. But tell me, can you
give me any news of Raymond"
"Well, yes. You heard about his
failure?"
"His failure? No"
Eyes, lost every cent year ago. Pool
as church mouse. Sick, too, heard q
few days ago. Rheumatism, believe
His WIFE
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
Books, Books, Books!
Books for the Patrons Of the Sitter.

Library Cloth in Black and Gold
Each eOc.d delivered am wi
BOYS STORIES and humo By
Mary
TAIEs-sngary cnadng the Children young
and Old, more collection published
JOHN LONGFELLoWS POEMS
VICAR OF Wakefield BY Oliver Goldsmith. wAvERLEYscou.
TwENRY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER BY Jules Verne.
EIGHTY BY Jules
By Walter 1vANHoE-scott
MANNING. Sir Walter ADAM BEDE By George Manning
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
A Hint to Inzy ELECTORS.

Mr.. Balance, the premier of New
Zealand, has suggested very novel
method of keeping the electoral rolls
honest and pure. After every election
he would strike off the name Of every
elector who failed to record his vote
Absentees and dead men would thus be
removed at stroke, and the trouble the
lazy live electors would experience in
getting on the roll again would teach
them to value and exercise the franchise
in future.-London Tit-Bits.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
WATCHES,
WATCHES!

GENTS GOLD WATCHES. Filled cases, warranted Is
years. dust proof back and bezel wnder and
setter patent cap pull bow, sunk seconds engraved
or plain, seven ieweled Walthm Elgn movement
anted, with good usage, keep correct time Regular
tail price everywhere from SIS to SS Our special offer
Only S12.
IgOther styles of gents gold watches furnished at
correspondingly low prices AdQ
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

ONE OR TWO PASSENGERS TURNED AND
LOOKED AT HIM.
How? Suddenly, without warning and
mercy. Even as ruin had darted upon
him should the blow descend upon Ray
mond.
When? At night. Night, with its aw-
full silence and mystery, should surround
and envelop the deed.
Where? In his own house-the house
Raymond had stolen from him In its
fancied secul ty, in its seclusion and ele-
gance, within calling distance of-of-
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Prof. Barrett of ST. Lawrence county,
n. Y, speaking of pulmonary diseases,
says: not one death occurs now where
twenty did before Downs Elixir was
known, Over fifty years of constant
success places Downs elixir at he head
of the long list of cough remedies.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Farm contains IS acres more or less, suit
ably divided into pasture, llllage and
wood land with splendid sugar orchard
of 500 trees.
The buildings consist of large two
story house with l., Two cattle barns,
horse barn and hennery and Other out
buildings all in best of repair, lunning
wafer 10 house and barn; also nice well
in cellar, all The land lies TO the suu h.,
and is in a high state of cultivation,
said farm is three miles from So, Lon
dondcrry aud Twelve from Man, hester
and near school Fam cuts hay euou. h
TO winter fifteen head of cattle bc> dc
team aud can be bought low this fail on
account of poor health.
For further particulars enquire of ;.
NJ. Holden So, Londonderry, or the sub
scriber on the premises.
c, V, BRYANT.
Wiuhall VT, Oct TO- '92.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
eyes, yes, his WIFE"

es, yes, ms VIE.
"She's supporting him, understand
sewing. They live somewhere on the
east side in tenement. Horrible come
down. Well, can't stand here all day.
Goodby. If l hear of anything"-and
he was gone.
johnson stood looking after him in a
dazed fashion until gentle hint from
policeman reminded him he had better
move on.
So Raymond was poor and sick-his
revenge, then, was partly begun-and
that Christmas present?-some way the
thought of killing poor invalid did not
appeal SO strongly to the Ishmaelite-
somewhere on the east side?-as well
try to hunt the traditional needle-poor,
sick, and Nelly sewing to support him
well, there was some justice in heaven,
if not on earth.
1t was the night before Christmas
when johnson strolled again into the
great rink where the Salvation Army
was holding its meetings. He listened to
the burning words which fell from the
lips of sweet faced woman. She talked
of Gods best gift to man and spoke of
peace and good will. Then again the
singer came forward, and again the
strains which had rung in Johnson's ears
for two days rolled to the roof. While
listening eagerly his eyes suddenly fell
upon the face of woman who was sit
ting three seats from him. A pale, thin,
shabbily dressed woman.
1t was Nelly!
When she rose to go he followed her.
AS she hurried away he stealthily crept
behind her, his hand involuntarily
clutching the knife over his heart.
Up rickety fight of stairs she went
and close behind came her pursuer She
| opened the door on the third landing
and went in. He crouched outside
holding his breath.
The door remained ajar.
He looked in and marked the poor
room, with its wretched belongings. He
saw the bed and the sick man bolstered
up by fabby pillows.
SIS that you, Nelly" he heard Ray.
mond say. Il thought you would never
come.
"Well, John, dear, l just ran into the
rink moment to hear the singing. II
sounded so sweet as came along. Here
is your medicine now"
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Oh, happy hearts, list to the Ginning bellsl
Oh, yearning souls, list to their sweet refrainl
II is the echo which forever tells
! OF peace on earth" amid its joys and pain.
Wreathe holly berries and pale mistletoe
In garlands for the joyous Christmastide;
The year is buried, and the Christening snow
Falls like benediction far and wide.
Clara Lee Puckette in New Orleans Picayune
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

The reason why Arnica and Oil Lin
iment is so popular with the ladies is be-
cause it not only is very healing and
soothing but that its odor is not at all Of
fensive.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Dashaway-Well, Uncle Ebony, what
are you going to have for your Christ
mas dinner?
Uncle Ebony-rze gwine to have fat
and sassy turkey, sab.
Dashaway- Why, thought you told
me not long ago you didn't expect to
have one.
Uncle Ebony-No, sab, l didn't; but
done moved out oh dat neighborhood
since den.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
Plush, Wood \ Leather Goods

Toilet Cases, Smokers Sets, Shaving
Sets, Manicure Sets, Work Boxes, Jewel
Cases, Writing Desks, Music Rolls, Col
lar and Cuff Boxes, Gents Shoe Sets,
Gents, Leather Toilet Cases, Pocket
Books, Purses, Travelling Bags, Hand
kerchief Boxes, Glove Boxes.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
Close Quarters.

Clara-I hung up my stocking Christ
mas eve, and what do you think l got
in it? A beautiful umbrella.
Maude-It must have been a pretty
tight fit.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Raymond raised himself, and with one
supreme effort pointed to johnson, cry
ing:
"He was innocent, Nelly"
And the bright morning star of Christ
mas shone through the window on three
people, two of whom knelt by the bed
holding the icy hands of the other. Both
on the white face of the dead and the
living face of the Ishmaelite had set
tied the peace which passeth all under
standing.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23
Christmas Mummers.


Among other quaint customs still ex-
tant are those of the "mummers" and
mummings at Christmas, all common
in Oxfordshire, England Some wear
masks, some black their faces and others
dress Enthusiastically. They go about sing
ing:
merry Christmas and happy New Year,
Your rockets full of money and your cellars
full of beer.
But this is the convivial side. At this
time the following apparently senseless
lines are sung by the yeoman of Somer
setshire:
Here comes l, fiddle man Jan,
With my zword in my han!
If you don't all do
As you be told by l.
III zend you all to York
Vor to make apple pie.
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Dashaway-I hear, Bobbie, that you
got train of cars for Christmas and
they had an accident. Tell me all
about it.
Bobbie-.i can't say word You see,
l am one of the officers of the road.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

$1.50 pays for the SITTER and
Rutland Weekly Herald one year.
Address this office.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Ladies' Sviler Watch-Chatelaine
Solid silver cases, open face. SEN wind and
set good Swiss movement. WIN good usage
will last for years. Regular price $500.
Price to patrons of the Sifer So 90.
The Londonderry sifter. (South Londonderry, Vt.) 1883-19??, 1892-12-23

Winhall, VT, Oct, 10, 80.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

Two Colored men were murdered by
gang of Florida ruffians on the evening
of Jan. II, and the Especial dispatch
liar fairly outdid himself in fixing up an
account Of the affair for the Northern
Republican newspapers, which seem to
be utterly unconscious of how they are
being used as tools by INSCRIPTIONS par
tisars. the Especial dispatch" special
liar says in reference to rope walkers
public exhibition, at which the Colored
and white people were ranged on oppo.
site sides of the street: "Henry Hinson
a Negro who had remove here from
Haithorne very recently and was not
generally known, walked over from the
Colored side of the crowd and began
moving about boisterously and often
sively among the white ladies. JEFF
Chitty stepped up to him and politely
him to desist-to move over
to the other side among his own people.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

Mint sauce must remain standing at
least two hours before using and is pre-.
pared as fol'ows:3A A quarter of pint of
good cider vinegar, two tablespoonful of
granulated sugar and four of mint that
has been chopped very 6ne.,. .,>... ..
Turkey Salad-lMince the white meat
of cold turkey fine, cut the white stalks
of several heads Of celery in small
squares, allow half pint to pint of the
minced turkey. Mix in a salad bowl
set on ice for half an hour. When ready
to serve, pour over pint of may onnaise.
Fancy Roast Melt tablespoonful of
butter, add two teaspoonsful of -four and
when smooth add cup of cream; add
salt and pepper. Take four slices Of
toast and lay on shallow dish Roast
two dozen oysters till the shells open;
pour thr liquor over the toast, Law the
oysters on and over them pour cream.
A German Delicacy-Cut roast veal
into small dice. Melt butter in stew
pan, brown some bread crums or -four in
it; add gravy or broth, glass of Rhine
wine, some lemon peel, salt and cup OF
we'll. washed currants. When the latter
are simmered soft put the veal in the
sauce to thoroughly hot, but to boil.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

Democratic editors are bowling be-
cause Hon. John S. Clarkson recently
said: The Republican party, remem-
boring the blood shed to make this race
free, remembering the pledges Of Abra
ham Lincoln, and remembering its own
dedication to the cause of human rights,
must not cease from the conflict until it
has given the American citizen, who is
black as free and full protection as
the American citizens who is WHITE"
The Republican party will neither de-
serve nor command success until it does
just what Mr.. Clarkson says.
The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1892-01-30

The Republican party in New York
seems to be badly in need of a reader
gifted with ordinary common sense.
They selected candidate for governor,
who on account his monkeying with the
Civil Rights Bill and the Insurance Bill,
was specially obnoxious to the large
Colored vote. Then, they put up an
ineligible candidate in ore district and
mixed the tickets in another. This gave
the Senate to Tammany, and Democratic
thievery is now being exercised to i'll
crease the majopity.