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Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
The Favor lie Did Him.

Judge Gordon. of the Pennsylvania
supreme court. was once approached by
a young barrister with whom he had
enjoyed friendly personal relations
The young man wanted n favor in the
license court over which Judge Gordon
then presided. Judge" began the
young lawyer, 81 have been 4 good
friend of yours" Yes" answered the
judge, with n look of surprise in his
eyes Il went into the convention foy
you," the young man continued. Yes.
1 know that" again answered the
judge, land I shall be happy to do any
thing / can for YOU Il would like n
favor; I have a friend for whom I would
like to get a license" Stop ex-
claimed Judge Gordon, sterply. II will
do you a favor by not sending You to
Jail. Good day" The young lawyer
has. not yet recovered from the shock
Philadelphia Record.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
German
Syrup"

We are six in fam
A Farmer at lily. We live in a
-. place where we are
Ioo'''' e~ subject to violent
Says: Col DIS and Lung
Troubles. 1 have
used German Syrup for six years
successfully for Sore Throat, Cough,
Cold, Hoarseness, Pains in the
Chest and Lungs, and spitting-up
of Blood. I have tried many differ
ent kinds of cough Syrups in my
time, but let me say to anyone want
ing such medicine-German Syrup
is the best. That has been my ex-
perience. If you use it once, you
will go back to it whenever you
need it. It gives total relief and is
a quick cure. My advice to every
one suffering with Lung Troublesis
Try it. You will soon be con-
WINGED. In all the families where
your German Syrup
is used we have no John
trou bic with the Era,k,,,
Lungs at all. 1t is
the medicine for this ,.,..
country. %
G. G. GREEN, Sole Man fr, Woodbury,N.J.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

THE PANTHER sPRANG TO ITS PREY.
had gone over the precipice and were
dead.
II ha d no reason to longer entertain
my fears and in little while scram.
bled to my feet and called Isaac. A fter
being assured that the danger was
passed Isaac descended from the tree
and came to me. l explained every
thing to him. and when he looked down
and saw the dead animals at the tot
tom of the precipicc he was greatly re.
lieved
Father had become uneasy about us
and came in search of us. and he found
us just as we were preparing TO leave
the place. OF course he was greatly
exercised when he heard my story; and
mother came near going into mysteries
when she learned how narrowly I had
escaped terrible death.
~ never liked panthcrs, even though
l was saved by one; and can tell you,
that after that occurrence, l never
liked goi ug to and from school along
that dark, desolate road. Yet for years
we did it, and singular as it may seem,
we never saw another bear or panther:
although once we heard a panther's
cry, and also heard him lashing his tail
against n Dough OI u tTec, WHICH Ihcy
do when preparing to spring"
For a little while after grandma
ceased speaking no one spoke, but
finally Charlie Merrill said:
Il don't think your brother acted
very brave. DO you?"
WELL" replied grandma with q
smile, II didn't think so then, but
reckon it wasn't cowardice that made
him leave me to take care of myself. I
think, perhaps. almost any boy would
nave acted as he did, under the circum-
stances l never thought Isaac was a
coward after he went off in the army
to fight Indians and sacrificed his life
to save that of my husband. People
said he was very brave then"
Cha rlie Merrill regretted that he had
isjudged Isaac, and all the young peo-
pie entertained better opinion Of
Grandma Mabry's brother.
THOMAS 7. MoNTFoRT.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case OF Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh euro
+. J. CHENEY a. Co., Props, Toledo, Q.
We the undersigned, have known +. J..
Cheney for the last Il years, and believe
HIM perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
West u Truax, Wholesale Druggists, To-
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Cat;,rrh Cure is taken internally,
acting directly upon tho blood and mucous
surfaces of the system Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold BY all druggists. Testimonials free
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

mo over, then shifted again for, should
think, near a minute.
"That was the most critical period of
my life, and I would not again pass
through the sufferings I experienced
then for all the wealth of the world.
wonder l did not. die of fright, and l
believe / should, had not been half
unconscious
The bear took my arm in his mouth,
and l felt his sharp teeth close down
on my flesh. The terror that had held
me dumb vanished; and gave vent to
shrek that must have walked the
echoes through the forest. Instantly
there was an answering cry th&t
thrilled the blood in my veins and left
ms rigid and dumb again.
The answering cry was that OF n
panther, and it came from tree di-
rectly overhead. The cry had scarcely
ceased. when. opening my eyes for an
instant. I saw the panther spring from
his perch and cone down right toward
NE
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

For THE relief and cure OF tho inflamma-
tion and congestion called "a cold in the
head" there is more potency in Ely s Cream
Balm than in anything else it is possible to
prescribe. This preparation which is sold
by your druggist has for years past
been making ~ brilliant success rs q
remedy for cold in the head. catarrh and
hay fever. Used in the initial stages OF
these complaints Cream Bal.i prevents any
serious development of the symptoms, while
almost numberless cases arc on record Of
radical cures of chronic cAtarrh and hay
fever after all other modes of treatment
have proved Of no avail
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

Many a life has been lost
because of the taste Of cod
liver oil. ~.
If SCOTS Emulsion did
nothing more than take that
taste away, it would save the
lives Of some at least of those
that put off too long the
means of recovery.
1t does more. 1t is half
digcsted already. 1t slips
through the stomach as if by
stealth. 1t goes to make
strength when codSliver, oil
would be a burden.
seorT 4 Bowxs. Chemists. re Sotsth ssh Assass.
New York.
Your drusg,., keeps SCOTS Emulsion Of eod1 rss
ou-all druggists everywhere do. 81.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

Stiggins-Who is that gentleman
with whom you were talking awhile
ago.
Pennybunker-He is an original hu.
norist.
But why did you lift your hat con.
tinually while you were talking 10
him?"
He was telling me some original
jokes, and whenever ] recognize an old
acquaintance / always lift my hat
Texas Siftings-
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02


general clapping of small hands
Grandma Mabry lifted her head, and,
looking through her spectacles at the
eager young faces grouped about her,
smiled good-naturedly.
'What children you are for stories!"
she said, laughing. Don't you ever
get tired of listening while I prose
over those old times when 1 was a
child?"
mo, grandma; never, never!' re-
piled Charlie Merrill, and his compan-
ions showed by their looks that he had
spoken the sentiments of the entire
company. -
Grandma was quite silent for a little
while as she carefully picked up the
stitches of her knitting, and the little
folks were silent, too, knowing from
past experience that Grandma Mabry
W ss thinking out" a story for them.
Grandmas parents had moved to
Kentucky when she was very young,
and had settled mp among the hills
where the country was new and sparse
ly populated. She had witnessed much
of the hardships and trials of pioneer
life, and her fund of "reminiscences was
. source of the greatest delight to her
little friends, who often spent evenings
at her house.
$ WELL" said she, breaking the silence.
al remem Der an adventure l had one
evening when I was returning home
from school, and reckon maybe I'd
rs well tell you about that as any
: thing"
= There was clappinR Of hands and a
cry of Tell it, tell it,
WELL began grandma ..in those
days we didn't have fine brick school
buildings convenient to our houses like
sou have aow. Our schoolbouse was q
small, rough log structure which the
settlers built, and it was in a forest
almost three miles from our home.
I'VE had no winter term, because the
roads were SO bad and the distance so
great that the children could not at
tend them, and In the summer we only
hsS three mouths school, % yeu See
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

The claims of a veteran Dutch
matchmaker, Naundorf, to be the
Dauphin Louis the XVII of France, are
now confronted with evidence showing
their unsoundness. A docume MT has been
found which is said to be the origin al
official report OF the postmaster's ex.
animation of the real Dauphin's re-
mains long before Naundorff's death.
The paper was long in the possession
of DIR. Dumangin, one of the physicians
who conducted the autopsy. Since
1858 this valuable historical voucher
has been in the hands of a bookseller
in Afgiers, who has now given it to tho
French government ia exchange f,s
some official publications
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
WITH WIT AND SAGE.

LET dfsscnsion always come from
others. reconciliation from yourself
Seneca
CYCLONE is like three schoolgirls
walking abreast-it doesn't turn out
Tor anything.
THE man with the most faults grieves
at his neighbours one liytle shortcoming.
Hams Horn
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

IT seems strange that anyone will con-
inuc to suffer from the many ills arising
from II state of blood lmpurlty when DR..
John Bulls Sarsaparlla wal restore perfect
health and strength. 1t is h wonderful re
vivcr. 1t makes the old feel young, aud the
Young fe0i huoY:lnt
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

The French law against any other
form of betting on race courses than the
mutual pools is injuring racing to such
an extent that the Prince de Sagan,
president of the French Steeplechass
society, declares thnt he will lay the
grievances before the minister of the ip.
terror. - -
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
The Kidney. are Devoured

BY the diseases that afil let them, If renal dis.
ease is not speedily checked. The fines, di,,-
retic i Hosietter's Stomach itters. which
without exciting, gives II ficafthfuf impulse
TO the action of those organs, and prevents
their degeneration. The stomach and the
liver are greatly benefited by the Bitters.
which, moreover, prevents and remedies
malarial complaints of all kinds.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

EXPLOSIONS Of Coughing are stopped b.
hale,s Honey OF HorehoInd and Tar:
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

If you arc constipated, bilious or trouble,
with sick headache, Beecham's Pills affora
Immediate relief. OF druggistA rs cents
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

CASSoSs are popularity supposed to bark
but that is no bnsis for believing that hors
pistols ncigh.-St Joseph News
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

Hollow eyed little children, worms ar
making them miserable. Mothers get Their
. box of DIR. Bulls Worm Destroyer
Children like them.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

THROAT DISEASES commence with Q Cough,
Cold, or Sore Throat "Br0,cn's Bronchial
Troches" give immediate relief. Sold o,lp
IN boxes. Price Is cts
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

80 FAR a. coincidence Is concerned one
white horse will do for dozen ed-headcd
girls.-N. o. Picayunc
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

'YoU'EE dead loss to YOURSELF Is tn
latest sarcastic way OF telling man ho Il
no good. -Philodclphiu Record.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

THE author of Beautiful Snow was q
livery stable keeper.-Buffalo Express.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

THAT promising young man is still 81
great demand among his creditors.-Baltl
more American.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

AFEKsoN with o cork log. corkscrew eyes
blue bottle nose and jug-handled ears mus
be full OF spirits. Talk.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02


rho emigrant mothers their glsddsned eyes
And zaomores wore of the pas. as they eazed.
And their thin hands they waved meath the
lone Afric Star, ar-.5-. .y
And greeted the flag OF the new LANDS afar.
Then the emigrant children laughed out with
As their eyes caught the light Of the Flag OF
the West.
Laugh on little ones in your star-ighted way,
TO the Lakes of the States and the Georgian
Bay,
Round the Flag OF your birthright the sea
birds are veerinG,
'Tis for you, not themselves, the old mothers
The Red Cross OF St George
Waves free or the main,
The Gallo Tricolor.
The Lions of Spain,
And the flags OF q l seas
In the bright Straits appear,
Eut oh! Ills my own Flag
The children's hands cheer!
Young Romans were there OF the Eagles OF
Strong Chariemagne's sons, Of the helmets OF
The heirs Of the heroes Of world. making wars
Passed outward that hour in the night march
OF Stars.
All thought of the friends to their bosoms most
OF the hearts o, the Old World that beat in
the New,
OF the world-wenry struggles OF peoples op-
pressed,
OF the kingdom Of God In the Suns OF the
West.
The Cross OF ST. George
Passed them by on the main,
The dark German Eagles.
The Lions of Spain.
or Trafalgar's waters
The last flag appeared.
But mine was the last flag
That the emgrants cheered.
That scene ut Gibraltar In mind fingers yet,
That eve Andalusian what heart could forget,
And where'er may roam through the night
fall of years,
My heart will r.echo the emsrant's cheers.
Can the soldier forget the last roll OF the
drum?
Or the wandcrer the song OF his mother ~
home?
Or the patriot his vision Of duty sublime.
As seen on the towers OF the summit OF timer
still see the eagles
That swept DER the main,
The leonine banners
or England and Spain,
The African starlight,
The gray fortress crest
And the emigrants cheering
Their flag OF the west.
Disturbs the sweet peace OF my roof tree OF
home,
But the anthem of liberty gladdens the main.
And the chorus OF hills wakes the patriots
strain.
c Flag of my own land. Hopes bow in the MR.
Ger my home let lift thee. my altar Of
prayer!
Many flags have the people that grand deeds
recall,
But m5 own Flag OF faith is the pride OF them
all.
The Red Cross OF England
Waves free DER the main.
The dark German Eagles,
The Lions OF Spain.
But ever while stars
For all men shall appear
Our flag Of all peoples
The pilgrims will cheer.
-Hezekisn Butserworth, in Youths Com.
panic1.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

THE chicken thiefs recollection Of his
scamp life are mostly associated with picket
duty.-Yonkcrs Gazette.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

ELL us a story,
& y a n d m q =,
please. "
Yes, a story,
q story sever
Al c h i l d / s h
voices cried in
chorus amid a
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

THE principal difference between lob
ster and lobbyist is that you can mako q
lobster DlUSh.-Boston Post
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

into general use the breath Of suspicion
will have to go out Of bustness.-St Joseph
Newa
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
GRATIFYING - An.

Tho Nigh position attained and the uni.
versal acceptance and approval OF tho pleas.
ant liquid fruit remedy Syrup Of Figs, as the
most mo- . excellent mt isxnys known illustrate ~,
cess is based and arc abundantly gratifying
to the California Fig Syrup Company.
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
Tho only Ono Ever Prlnted-Csn You Find
tho Word?

There Is n 3 inch display advertisement
in tins paper. this week, which has no two
words alike except ono word. The same is
from Tho Dr. uur,cr Medicine Co. This
house places a "Cresccnt" on everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
NanYpieS free
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02

A" ~ "ONOSe
tho ordinary pill. Trouble when
you take it, and trouble when you've
got it down. Plenty of unpleasant
ness, but mighty little good.
With DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets,
there's no trouble. They're made
to prevent it. They're the origi-
nal little Liver Pills, tiny, sugar
coated, anti-bilious granules, purely
vegetable, perfectly harmless, the
smallest, easiest and best to take.
They cleanse and regulate the whole
system, in natural and easy way
mildly and gently, but thoroughly
and effectively. Ono little Pellet
for a laxative three for a cathar-
tic. Sick Headache, Bilious Head
ache, Constipation, Indigestion, Bill
ious Attacks, and all arrangements
of the liver, stomach and bowels are
prevented, relieved and cured.
They're the cheapest pill you can
buy, for they're guaranteed to give
satisfaction, or your money is re-
turned.
You pay only for the value re-
ceived. Can you ask more?
Feliciana sentinel. [volume] (St. Francisville, La.) 1877-1892, 1892-01-02
TIE FLAG THAT cnEEaEo.

Ofbrsltar rose dark and tn un's disc burned
low,
Iihe far gate OF Heaven with banners aglow.
And roll DER tho Pillars of Hercules blazed
The Star Of the Pilots Of old. ~ We gazed.
And swift the breeze frcshcned. and deep
doomed the gun.
And the ships Of tho nations swept b. one by
one.
ina Red Cross Of England, the Tricolor proud.
And the dark German EaRles in pillows OF
cloud
1hen the Flag Of the Stars from the Western
waves came
And passed in review by the old nags Of fame
"Nyhy are the ships shouting:'' Our feet for
ward pressed
s'Tis The emigrants cheering. (which aAgf'
-"Ol the West"
The Cross Of ST. George
E1oatcd free DER the main,
The black German EagleA
The Lions of Spain.
And the flags OF all seas
In the bright Straits appeared.
But, oh. twas my own nag
The esnisrants cheercd:
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-03-04

Hwaaa -klfger I'M fartfpff
That tra~,el tho rorAAtrn 49,
In 4 snask N thrice ten Ions and ssven.
Ana the Erls&ins Pride Ma she
And the waves we're high % ~indward.
And the wssc- we're high "a Ice.
And he sid. - he lost hts trswi net
What = 70 be. will BE-"
His craft she re~icd and staggered.
But he headed her for the hithe
In q storm that threatened 10 NOW hee
down
A grass Is mown by the scythe;
When suddenly through the cloud rim
The moon came sailing soft.
And he saw one mast ~ sunkcn ship
Like = dead arm held aloft-
And voice came faint from the riggings
-Help. hclp.'' II whispered and sighed
And A single form 10 the sole mast ciung-
In the roaring darkness wide.
Oh. the crew were but four hands I'll toAd
On board Of the Britain's Pride.
And ever Hold on all daybreakr
Across the night they cried
Slowly melted the darkness
slowly rose the sun.
And only the lad IN the rigging
Was left. out or ihirty-one,
To tell the tale OF hts captain
The English sailor true.
Thai did his duty and met his death
"A English sailors do.
Peace 20 the gallant spirit.
The greatly proved and tried.
And 10 all who have fed the hungry -
That j. never satisfied.
And honor aud glory unceasing.
While rolls the unceasing tide.
To the skipper Of little Lowcstoft
And the crew Of the Britain's Pride.
William Watson In London Spectator
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-03-04

An anecdote is related Of certain
Methodist parson who was loudly M
Weighing, before a ministerial Assem- I
bly,, against schools Of theology. and
finished by thanking God that ne
had never 'rubbel his hack WIN
against one" do understand Y n
brother to say that he thsnss Il
for his ignorancef asked u piAA
well, yes, Il you want 70 pG " tls (.
WY, be replied. Then all hAs
to add" said the bishop unctupla
II, that the brother has great 4 n
70 b thankful for. san FranciArs'
ArRunaut.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-03-04

ssoekingy Eighteen Hundred Years or
How many readers are familiar
with the history and origin OF The
most common articles they daily nses
We eat. drink, wear, without think
ing whence or wherefore. Stockings
were known among the Romans more
than eighteen hundred years ago, q
Is proven by paintings found IN the
ruins Of Pompeii They were then
considered more ornamental than
useful In the colder climate Of
northern Europe they became a ne
cessity, and the manufacture OF them
became q recognized employment n
the Twelfth century. when they were
fashioned chiefly Of cloth. In the
reign Of Edward II they assumed Q
resemblance to those now worn AZ
the courts Of Spain and Italy they
were fashioned Of silk and were made
enormously large -Housekccpcr.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-03-04
Saw cd

several hundred dollars expense. BY using
AYERS sarsapzrills. and would strongly
urre All Who are troubled with lameness or
rheumatic pains 10 give Il trial. am sure
Il will DO them permanent good. ~ Y has
done me."-Nrs. Joseph Wood, West flatts-
burgh. n. y.
DR.. J. W. Shields. 81 Smifhviiie, Ienn''
says: II regard Ayers sarsapar'.la - the
best blood medicine on earth. ana KNOW y
many wonderful cures Effected ~ ~ USE
.For many years was laid M with scrof-
ula. no treatment being 81 any benefit AZ
length was recommended % give Ayers
sarsanarilla trial. did %. and
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1892-03-04

about dozen bottles, vas restored 70 per-
feet health - weighing 30 pounds - and am
now a believer In the merits Of Ayers szrsa-
nxri,la"- James Petsy. Mine Eoss, Breck-
enridge Coal Co. LumifsO, Victoria, NJ
MY niece. Sarah A. Lcsee. was for years
afflicted with scrofulous humor In the blood.
About IS months ago she began 10 use
Ayers Sarsaparilla. and after taking three
bottles was completely cured" T. Cadall
p. NJ Losee Utah