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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
THE CHINA CLOSET,

A woman who has pretty china and
who deserves to have it, because she
knows how to care for it, has q way of
guarding against scratches aud breaking
in her ware by making dozens of mats OF
pinked cotton flannel, which she uses
everywhere in her china closet.
Every plate when it is piled away in
the closet has one of these soft mats laid
upon it; every saucer and small fiat dish
has mat laid over it before another is
laid upon it; mats are laid over the tops
of tureeps before the covers are put on
them and the cups and tumblers, instead
of being piled upon each other, are set
slngly on the shelves.
Quite as careful is the way she puts
her silver away. There is lot of it and
it's all solid, so in the logical way Of
many women she puts it safely away in a
big Nuremburg chest and uses plated
ware instead. But the way in which
she packs it is an art of itself. Ther,
are bags great and small of cotton tlan-
mel, with draw strings into which the
larger pieces are slipped, but these are
not uncommon among careful house
keepers. 1t is her pockets for the small
pieces that commend respectful admira-
ton. The knives, forks and spoons are
not packed away in families. but each
one has its own apartment. She doubles
a large piece of cotton flannel, sews it
up except on one side and then stitches
it into dozen little compartments, one
for each piece. When these are care
fully slipped into their places she rolls
the pocket together ana ties it with
tape strings like an cid fashioned needle
work.
But this care the little mistress
boasts that her silver doesn't have to be
cleaned oftener than twice year But
she always forgets to say that she doesn't
use it oftener than twice year.
The last touch of fastidiousness in the
care of her china closet is the covering
which she permits herself for the shelves
instead of the paper commonly used.
The covers are made of heavy white
linen, exactly fitted to each shelf and
with frill of heavy linen lace hanging
over the edge. Her china closet is
place to delight the souls of other
if it doesn't fire them with
envy. But then, as I said at the ont
set, she deserves it all because she loves
t and knows how to care for jt.-Chi-
,ago News.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
HUNTING THE ELK.
Royal sport in the Picturesque Valleys Of
the Far West.

Here is a specimen story, by way OF
illustrating the sport to be enjoyed by
hunters in the territory contiguous to
Port Crescent:
William Ginger, who lives about five
miles above Beaver prairie, on the
Soleduck River, took his rifle from
the cedar pegs over the door on which
it rested and meandered forth to slay
or be slain. In Mr.. Ginger the in
stinct of the huntsman is largely de-
yclOped, and he shifted sport in the
air that mOrning-and then he "saw
signs, too, that convinced him that
there was what the picturesque
Georgian would call Goodies" of elk
IN his immediate neighborhOod. The
mountains that form the background
for Mr.. Ginger'S homestead had been
covered with snow for several days,
and more snow, and considerable Of
1t, had fallen on the range the previ-
Gus evening and the air was deliciously
crisp.
There we're tracks-tlk tracks, and
fresh ones, tOO-all about, and it
wasn't long until the eager Mr.. Gin
ger had struck the trail Of what he
knew must be big band of the game
he was after. He had gone but few
miles when he caught sight of band
or elk numbering thirty-hve, and to
his infinite delight they were slowly
passing through little open valley
but short distance ahead of him,
feeding as they went, and all unsus-
pecting that a rancher with a rifle
had camped on their trail.
Here was Gunner Ginger's inning,
and he knew what to do with it.
Making a detour, he struck in at
point considerable distance ahead of
the band-One that the elks would
have to pass as they headed for the
mountains.
On they ambled gently, while Gin
ger, his heart in his mouth and his
rifle at his shoulder, awaited their ap-
proach. The leader of the herd, a
big, noble fellow, with all the pride
of his brief tailed race centered in his
antler adorned head, came within
range and died. But he didn't die the
death of a common, sorrel bellied,
short legged plug.
His death struggle was dramatic
piece of business, from which Sarah
Bernhardt could fitch points for her
Camille. The bullet struck his king
ship just above the heart Springing
into the air with wild cry, that rang
shrough the valley and was echoed
back from the cliffs, he staggered
along for twenty feet on his hind
legs, and, then whirling and facing the
startled creatures that knew him as
their leader, he tossed his beautiful |
head aloft, proud but tottering mon
arch that he was, and with a second |
warning cry he reeled forward and |
fell among his herd, every member of
which, quivcring with a nameless ter
ror, sprang past him moment later,
in wild dash for life and safety.
Three times in rapid succession Mr..
Fingers rifle again rang out, and be-
fore the fleeing band had passed three
elk were lying dead along the trail to
keep their fallen leader company
Delighted with his days success,
The hunter went home, taking with
lim some choice cuts of elk steak.
The next day, with neighbor, Carl
Oburg, he returned to the woods to
Jack home as much of the best por-
ions Of the elk he had killed as they
'ould.- Port Crescent Leader.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
A Crafty Indian Chief.

Few Indian chiefs are better known in
the West than Moses of the Okonagans
or Columbia River Indians. Yet few
know how to estimate the red man at his
worth. Lots of things can be said in his
favor and as many things against him.
His career is therefore interesting.
Chief Moses is an aborigine whose
herculean size, splendid poise and daunt-
less manner challenge attention at once.
Beside this, he is born diplomat and
talented and graceful orator. Every In
dian Commission he has ever had any,
thing to do with he has whipped around
his fingers as easily as boy would a
skein of packthread.
Moses was born in the Big Bend coun-
try about fifty years ago. AS he grew to
manhood and civilization crowded to-
| ward him he dickered off his reserva-
tions one by one until he had none
Then the Government removed him and
his tribe to the Okanogan reservation,
belonging to the Okanogan Indians
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perces, whose
record in war is we'll known, was also
removed there.
The two chieftans had not long been
there till they formed league of friend
ship for revenue, and their manner of
attaining the latter has excited the ad-
miration of many less able financiers
than themselves. Although neither of
them, nor their followers, have any right
to the reservation and were only there by
sutfrance, the Government forgot this
after few years. A new commission,
one of the jaunting kind, came along,
and Moses, who was the orator of the
combination, represented to the commits
sioners that he and Joseph, who had
long been friends of the white man,
were in need of money. He told that
they had many times prevented their
young men (meaning all the O1anogan
lndlans) from going on the warpath.
Game was getting scarce, and they
humbly desired to be pens. oned.
1t was so skillfully done that the In
dian Commission recommended $1,000
year each as a regular stipend. This
they have been receiving for several
years. A short time ago new Indian
Commission came out to treat for 3, 000,-
900 acres of the reservation. Moses |
stood up and dictated the terms of the
treaty and will come in for a share; in
fact, he and Joseph are to be given $4,000 |
each as bonus, in addition to big
share of the proceeds, if the treaty goes
through.
There is much kicking among the
rightful Indians of the Okanogan reser-
Walton, but Moses and Joseph are too
firmly seated to be shaken off, Both are
now quite wealthy. They own large
bands of horses. Moses makes Fourth
of-JuIy speech in some of the border
towns almost every year and help end the
days proceedings by riding in horse.
race. He has put bullets through several
white men in his time. Francisco
Examiner.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
THE EXTENT OF ARTIFICIAL MATCHING

THE EXTENT OF ARTIFICIAL MATCHING
Artificial Matching is now the method
essential to success in rearing market
poultry, and the more the farmer looks
into this new industry of raising broilers
for our March and April markets, the
sooner he will be IN line with men about
him who are making poultry keeping
pay them when it never did in previous
years by the use of the old hen solely.
Within the last five years rapid advance
ment has been made in the construction
Of incubators, which are now SO perfect
as to hatch over ninety per cent. of the
fertile eggs intrusted to their care. When
looked at in the proper light this is q
marvellous advantage over the old hen,
md any Thoughtful person can readily see
the absurdity of sticking to the latter
when such a perfect method exists and is
obtainable at very moderate cost.
In the early spring many wealthy per-
sons, as well as the restaurants and
fashionable hotels of the large cities, pay
from $3.50 to So per pair. At these
prices flock of 400 broilers would pay
a handsome profit over the cast of rails
ing. The incubator gives the advantages
of practically two seasons, one com
mencing in December when the old hen
is resting after the summer season,
then the spring season for the
sale of choice eggs, and the slower
process of raising finer fowls for dis
posal in the fall at fancy Or somewhat
higher prices than brolers. If the
farmer cannot make poultry keeping
pay, under such advantages as artificial
hatching offers in connection with the
better grades of poultry, he should never
attempt to keep poultry.
The extent OF artificial Matching in
America is growing with amazing
rapidity. Thousands of iucubators are
operated both on the farm,
and in the houses of breeders Of limited
means in the suburbs of large cities. 1t
is a vast industry in one town of New
Jersey, where thousands of chicks are
Matching out every week. When of
proper age they are sent to the New
York and Philadel phia markets. Thou.
sands of dollars are now invested in this
business, where a few hundreds were
large capital to invest in
he ordinary hen business, and the future
If this business is simply beyond limit,
'anking as it does with the greatest
products of this country
n actual market values. Statistics prove
his statement fully.-American Agricul-
urist. |
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
WORDS or WISDOM.

Inspiration is the burning lamp OF
genius.
No man was ever great without divine
inspiration.
Envy is simply furnishing ourselves for
the sins of others.
The worst fatigue is that which comes
without exercise.
There is little influence where there is
not great sympathy.
Inspiration developed the noblest fan.
TASTES of the ancients.
The great world is to all of us the
little circle in which we live.
There is no folly equal to that of
throwing away friendship, in a world
where friendship is so rare.
1t is bad thing for a clever and
ardent man not to have from the onset
some paramount object in life.
Whovever thoroughly accepts faith as
the inspiration of his labors will be ready
to work for humanity as if the fortunes
of the world depended on personal en-.
deavors.
There is conscience of the head as
we'll as of the heart; and in old age we
feel as much remorse il we have wasted
our natural talents as if we have per-
verted our natural virtues.
Some people seem born with the tenn
permanent and tastes of genius without its
creative power. They have its nervous
system, but something is wanting in the
intellectual. They feel acutely, yet ex.
press tamely.
Do we not all agree to call rapid
thought and noble impulse by the name
Of inspiration? After our subtlest an
alysis of the mental process, we must still
say that our highest thoughts and our
pest deeds are all given to us.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
FARM AND GARDEN NOTES.
Drain the road wavs.

Drain the roadways.
Do not scrape trees simply because the
bark is rough.
The first item towards good road max
ing is drainage.
Do not prlne trees too close and that
were grated last year.
Keep an eye out for badly shaped
heads and abraiding limbs.
A road bed with water seeping through
it cannot furnish good road bed.
Do not plant trees until fully ready,
40 matter what the season may be.
Small farms usually pay better because
as rule the small leaks are stopped on
them better.
If an asparagus bed is made properly
and well taken care of, it will last a life
time and longer.
If you have bad roads one step towards
improvement is to open up all bitches
now SO there is no standing water on the
roadside.
The average yield of corn for the
whole CT New England is one bushel
more per acre than in the great ''corn
belt" of the West.
Competition is the great trouble in the
way of farmers. And there is but one
way out; reduce the cost of production
by better methods, and growing more
per acre.
A hog breeder illustrates the difference
between man and hog thus: IA
mans digestion fails before his appetite
does. A hogs appetite fails before his
digestion does"
Apples grown in grass ground will
keep longer than the sane fruit grown
on cultivated land. Late keeping va
rieties, therefore, should always be grown
on grass lands.
Many farmers profit by the frozen
roads to do such of their hauling as they
can. This it very good in It's way, but
why shouldn't the farmer have good
roads throughout the whole year.
1t is not desirable to have fruit trees
grow to an enormous size. 1t is diff
cult to prune them, to thin out over-full
crops, or to gather the ripe fruit.
Proper annual pruning will keep then
within due limits.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
Value of the Kangaroo's Tail:

So important is the kangaroo's tail
In his rapid progress that experienced
hunters with guns are accustomed to
Are at the point where this appendage
joins the body, when, the tail being
disabled for its office of balancing,
the animal is as effectually stopped as
If hamstrung. Hit elsewhere, except
with a rife bullet, or at point blank
range, the kangaroo is pretty likely
to get off.
One popularity of the kangaroo is
that, after being started up, he very
rarely swerves from his course, though
which popularity he is easily "potted"
by hunters, who conceal themselves
while a man on horseback drives the
herd toward them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
ORCHARDS NEED THE BEST LAND.

[ ohChAhDS NEED bEIoI bhND.
II an orchard is to be planted, it ought
10 be given care and manure enough to
insure its success. More failures come
from planting on exhausted soil than
from any other single cause The
farmer knows the land needs more fer
tility, hence he applies large amounts of
stable manure. This is comparatively
poor in mineral plant food, and usually
richer than it ought to be in nitrogen
Hence the farmer gets great growth Of
leaf and wood, but the trees are slow to
come into bearing. On new land the
proportion between heterogeneous and
mineral plant food was better adapted to
make healthy growth. Hence trees come
into bearing early, and once in bearing,
their management was easier than it is
under modern conditions. A few years
growth of clover on land intended for
orchards, with possibly one or more
clover crops plomed under, will put the
land in best condition for successful
orchardlng. On land thus fitted no
stable manure is needed until the trees
begin bearing. After the trees are
planted pea crops may be grown yearly
and fed down by hogs to keep up fer
Utility, sowing rye in the fall to be
pIowed under each spring to give the
peas a start. 1t has been found that the
pea crop enriches the soil by decompos-
ing nitrogen through its roots, the same
as clover does. The pea crop has the
advantage of clover in requiring only
one season to grow it. and in not in
juring growth of trees, as "a clover sod is
sure to while it is being grown. -Boston
Cultivator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
HOUSEHOLD MATTERS.
RESTORING sCORCHED LINEN.

To restore scorched linen, peel and
slice onions. extract juice by pounding
and squeezing; add to juice onc-halt
ounce fine white soap, cut fine, two
ounces Fuller's earth, one half pint vine
gar boil all together. When cool,
spread on linen and let dry. Wash art
Gle as usual, boiling well; and, unless it
has been so burned as to have broken
threads, the stain will have disappeared.
A slight scorch will disappear by expos
ing to strong sun.-New York Press.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
Deafness Can't he Cur.a

By local applications, as they cannot reach til.
diseased portion of the car. There il only one
way TO cure deafness, and that is by const no
aonal remedies. Deafness is caused by an in
Eustachian Tube When this tube Tets IN.
famed you have rumbliug sound or imper
1ect hearing, and when it is entirely closed.
ueainess Is the result, and unless the iutfsm-
nation can b. taken out and this tube re-
stored to Its normal condition. hearing will he
destroyed forever; nine cases out Of ten are
fauseS oy cstsrrh which is nothing but All in
named condition of the mucous surfaces.
we VIII give One Hundred Dollars for anv
ease OF deafness caused by catarrh) that wa
Send for circulars, free. IL Y VI o.
Sold by Druggists, &c W
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

Elsewhere in this issue are published the portic.
ulars of n remarkable cure that fairly outrjyals
the celebrated case of John Marshall. of Ham
iton, which created such a sensation thro,i,,-
ont the country. The particulars of this case
are vonched Tor by the Albany IN ut,tJ Jout-
'1| recognized a. the leading newspaper at
the New York state Capital, and one OF the
leading papers Of the United STATES. There is.
therefore, no room to doubt that the Particulars
of the cas-" are accurately and carefully set
forth, III every respect true and must therefore
prove OF deepest interest to Unr rs.adtr-: the ar
tlcle Is commented 90 their careful! Iycrusli.
Extraordinary shipments OF cereals are
being made in Europe
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
The Skill and unyyfad0a

Essential to the production Of the most per-
feet and popular laxative remedy known have
enabiei The California Fig Syrup Co. to
achieve great success in the reput alton Of
its remedy, Syrup of Figs, as it is conceded
to be the universal laxative. For sale by all
druggists.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
Obstinate Blood Humor.

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and limbs swollen and like finally
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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

htt UtOVSe,
both in the way it acts, and in the
way it's sold, is Dr. Pierce's Favor
lite Prescription for women.
1t acts in this way:
If you're weak or rundown" il
builds you up; if you suffer from
any of the painful disorders and
arrangements peculiar to your sex,
it relieves and cures. 1t improves
digestion, enriches the blood, dis
pels aches and pains, brings refresh
ing sleep, and restores flesh and
strength. For all functional weak
nesses and irregularities, it's posi-
tive remedy. Hence,
It's sold in this way:
It's guaranteed to give satisfac.
ton, in every case, or the money
paid for it is refunded.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

If your Back Aches or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, it is general debility.
Browns Iron Bitters will cure you, make you
strong. cleanse your liver, and give good ap-
petite-toues the nerves.
Non orthodox churchee are beug closed
wherever the Car reigns.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

The Cincinnati, Hamilton and DAYTON r r
announce reduction Of the fare between ON.
clnnatl and Chicago to six dollars This rate ia
now IA effect, and in purchasing tickets TO The
IL: d D., the Pullman Safety Vestibuled Line
with Dining Cars 'N'
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
Tho Only One Ever Printed.

:, These is a 3 inch display advert isement In
TINS paper, this week, which has no two words
ell e except one word. The same is true OF
each new one appt airing each week from The
,Cr"stent" on everything they makesnd pub
lIHlt. Look torit. send them the name of the
word and they vii return you BOOK, BKAUT1-
full LIraoGRApHs SAMPLES FREE
Secretary Foster says silver is the burning
question abroad just now
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

A wine cask has recently been built in
Toledo, Ohio, which holds $4,000 gal.
Ions and weighs 10000 pounds.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

:. Mr.. NJ. A. hurry. Wilmington, Del, writes
~ had one of my severe headaches and was
persuaded to try your valuable (Bradycrotine)
medicine. never had anything to do me so
much good for heafiacheN
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

Browns Iron Bilters cures Dyspepsia, Mala-
ria Biliousness and General Debility. Gives
Strength, aids Digestion, tones the nerves
creates appetite. The best tonic for Nursing
Mot hers, weak women and children.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

They're the smallest, the cheapest,
the easiest to take.
But all that would be nothing,
if they weren't also the best to
take.
DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets pre-.
vent and cure Sick Headache, Bill
ious Headache, Constipation, Indi-
gcstion, Bilious Attacks, and all
arrangements of the liver, stomach
and bowels.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

NERVE RnsToRER. No Fits After frst DAYS
use Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial
Bottle free. DIR. Kline. 4l Arch St. Phila Pa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

It takes an expenditure OF nearly $780,
600 to carry vessel like the Majestic
across the Atlantic,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

Chicago has bicycle electric railway.
Cars are run on one rail
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

The worst cases of female weakness readily
yield to DR.. Swans Pastiles. Samples free.
DIR. Swan, Beaver Dam Wis.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
Six Dollars to Chjcaro

There are fifty million dollars in the
savings banks in Maine
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

Five million dollars worth OF vessels are
being built on the lakes.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

Browns BRONCHIAL TROCHESn are wide
Iy known as an admirable remedy for Bron-
,hiils, Hoarseness. Coughs. and Throat
troubles. Sold only in borcS.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
T a. Z IT
Sold by Druggists, -

Cotton continues on its way to doubtful
bottom price.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

BEECHAM's PILLS will cure constipation,
keep the blood cool and the liver in good
working order; price Is cents box.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14
August
Flower

Z" am happy to state to you and
to suffering hum anity, that my wife
has used your wonderful remedy,
August Flower, for sick headache
and palpitation of the heart, with
satisfactoryresults. Forseveral years
she has been great sufferer, has
been under the treatment of eminent
physicians in this city and Boston,
and found little relief. She was in
duced to try August Flower, which
gave immediate relief. We cannot
say to much for it." L. G.. Frost.
Springfield, Mass. @
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1892-05-14

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