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The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-09
The abandoned farm Of New Enelani

The abandoned farm Of New England
is--so the New York Post alleges-fast
taking its place with the m~ortgaged farm
iof Kansas-in history. As the mortgage
is lifted so the word .sabandoneda is
erased with a return of agricultural pros
perity, which, however, in New England
seems to depend on manufacturing In
dustry, to the region interested. In q
descriptive catalogue Of abandoned or
partially abandoned farms in Mas
sachusetts, issued under authority oflaw
by the Secretary Of tho State Board Of
Agriculture, 1t would appear from The
tenor Of the replies to questions that the
condition Of farming property is much
better than has frequently been repre-
scented. of1I3 such replies received on
October ], 1891, ffty-eight stated that
inquiries for and values Of farm property
were increasing, forty-two that there aad
been no appreclahle change, while only
thirteen stated that they were decreasing.
Again, on November |, Of ninety-nine
definite replies to the question, ssDo you
think farmers anticipate an increase of
prosperity IN their business in the near
futureaa s~eventy-nine said yes and
twenty no. Except il two counties tic
towns reporting show an aggregate ia
crease ii population since 1855. a de.
population generally appears ii
the towns Of the counties containing
farms and having no impor-
tsnt manufacturing industries
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-09

purchased especially for her, and then
offered his hand and heart to Madame
Hillien. He bought the whole house too.
and a brandnew grocery-store was started
next door with a portion of Nanette's
money. The neighbors ''always knew"
it was the widow the captain was court
ing, and it would be difficult to say
which household is the happier, that of
jolly Captain Saunders and his wife, or
that of honest George Davis, grocer, and
pretty Nanette.-The Ledger.
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-09

IT was a very small
house in the heart
of a crowded city,
and yet, small as it
was, three families
made a home there.
The first floor, and
the one that brought
the most rent, was
occupied by James
Saunders, retired sea
captain. who was
supposed to possess
a gold mine, at the
-
The Opelousas courier., 1892-07-09

Julian Ralph has written an article on
Chicago for Harper's Magazine, in which
he says: "Chicago will be the main ex-
.hibit at the Columbian Exposition of
1898. No matter what the aggrega-
ton of wonders there, no matter what
the Efile- Tower-like chief exhibit may be
the city itself viii make the most surpris.
ing presentation. Those who go to study
the worlds progress will find no other
result of human force so wonderful, ex-
travagant or peculiar. Those who carry
with them the prejudice begotten out of
political rivalry or commercial envy will
discover that, however well founded
some of the criticism has been-es.
pecially as to the spirit of the Chicagoans
the development of the place has not
followed the logical deductions. Those
who go clear-minded, expecting to see
a great city, will find n different from
that which any precedent has led them
to look for"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10
LIGHTING LIBERTY.
Barthoidi's Statue to Have = Practical as
Wei n. Sentimental Use.

Barnoiuie statue 10 nave = Practical
Wei Ne Sentimental Use.
From Harrers Weekly.
IL was always intended thd the statue a.
Liberty in New York hArbor should serve more
than sentimental purpose. and while being q
beacon Of liberty also be light house Of value
to mariners. For such useful purpose. how
ever. the statue has been q failure.
Some time ago Maj. Heap % the engineer
corps Of the army was asked to design a method
by which the statue could be properly lighted.
and therefore serve the utilitArian purposes as
well the sentimental.
MAJ. Heap has Just reported to the light
house board and proposed that the present
lights Of about 1900 candle power be 80 treated
that 9 belt Of fame shall be seen instead Of the
small portion as at present The effect de-
sire to produce. says Maj. Heap. "is = power
full white light in the focal plane and beam %
colored light seen BY reflection from the hare OF
dust in the air. 90 that the general appearance
shall be somewhat likes flame"
In the head Of the statue. over the forehead.
IL corone; consisting OF twenty-five windows.
In front OF each window Mai. Heap proposes to
place two loo-candle-power incandescent lamps
protected from the weather IN glazed lanterns
the backs OF which shall be refectors
Al present the statue. owing to lie dark color,
Is invisible at night rs the reflected light from
the lamps in the salients of the fort IL too
Feeble 10 be seen at any distance. TO partially
overcome this Maj. Heap proposes to place an
arc light OF 1000 candle power under the bal
cony OF the torch, with a reflector throwing
the light directly on the head. This beam ~
hight will be so powerful and will be so near the
head that the latter viii probably be visible TO
vessels passing close 10 the statue.
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A sEE-sAw OF FISH.
An old-Timer Has to Let One Rass Go In
Order To Keep the Other.


Order To Keep the Other.
Prom Forest and stresm.
About ten DAYS ago the writer, while out fish
ing with a friend, witnessed Performance
which was about as amusing 10 the spectators
as IL was provoking 20 the person most con-
cerned in the affair. Mr.. Bare and were re-
turning home from trip TO the rifles when
we espied Squire Mcneil. an old veteran
fisherman OF this place, busily engaged in FISH
ing for clubs.
As is his usual custom when out OF bait, the
squire had pulled up to a grass patch. leaving
his bsited hooks trailing out from the stern %
the boat, while he went on about the business
Of securing more bait. Just as we were pass
ing by at respectful distance and had said
good morning and what luck" two large ba a
tackled the two lines and were of before the
squire had time TO wink whr-r-r-r--. whr-r-r-r ?
sang out the two reels, up got the squire with
a rod in each hand and trying to keep both
lines taut by graceful see-saw movement Of
Che body which must have been acquired on
the dancing floor wears ago.
Well AS a matter of course one rod had to
be dropped; this was done and the fish was soon
free. The other bass had by this time sought
the kindly shelter Of some rocks. snagging the
line badly, and il was with considerable diff
Guilty that the fish was finally landed and found
20 be two-pounder The squire is certain
that the bass lost was by far the larger OF the
two. but just why he did not hold on to him he
is not able to explain. We were not near
enough to help the squire with his fish nor
were we close enough TO hear any '.unilligant'
language. The squire saws there was none
used, he didn't have the time
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to come in. He's been bounced out six times
today already"
THE CHINESE QrARTER

THE CHINESE QUARTER.
Mott street is an offshoot Of the Bowery al
Chatham square. There the Chinese have
made their quarter, though the poverty and
disreputableness of the neighborhood is Illus
trated by the fact that many Irish and people
from other countries foreign born are crowded
into tie tenements together with the pig-tailed
orientals. Here all is squalor and filth. and the
dirty children paddle in the mud puddles while
blear-eye6 old women whom alcohol should
have destroyed long ago, Groom and talk to
themselves on the front steps Of the houses.
This section is one Of the worst in the city, and
1t would be an excellent thing if it could be
shifted bodily over to the fowery kingdom.
1t is surprising how many Of the China
men have white wives, most OF them
Irish women, who usually declare when
questioned on the subject that a slant-eyed
heather makes an exceptionally good husband,
neither oblging his spouse to support him
while he spends the money in drink nor beat
ing her when he comes home in liquor. Babies
and young children of half white and half Chi
nese parentage are becoming plentiful in the
slums of the metropolis. 1t is exceeding pleas
ant to learn that the imported Mongol possesses
domestic virtues, inasmuch as he seems to be
so entirely lacking in any others. Should chol-
era strike New York this is one of the quarters
where it may be expected to break out first.
There are plenty of plague spots in the vicinity
OF the Bowery for disease of any kind to breed
in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

From the Cincinnati Com mercial
Some people seem to think that aluminium
is the lightest metal in the world" said gen.
tleman who deals in al the fancy articles nov
made Of that commodity. but that 10 mis-
take. The specific weight Of magnesium IL only
one-third Of that Of aluminium, and il even
more hard and durable. 1t IL not 40 useful
however, as IL catches fire very easily, even al
the open hearth. 1t is not destined to crowd
the popularity Of aluminium, although MP to q
short time ago 1t was even the cheaper Of the
two"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10
Cause for DELIGHT.

CouSe TOT DeuGhf.
From the Youths Companion,
The passion for travel, very common in these
days, Is sstirized in the story Of young woman
who came bounding joyfully into the pressncs
Of friend and exclaimed:
"oh, Jenny, Jenny! Tn 20 gladl Tn %
happyr'
: why, what has happensd7"
Just think-we're going to Paxis-Psriar"
Dear me, how delightfulr'
'Yes; papa's been bitten BY q mad doe and
has got to 60 to Be treated BY n. Rasteur, and
I'm going with him to look altar him. on. I'm
% gladl''
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

FROM AMONG THE
remarkable streets OF
the world the Bowery
should not be omitted.
1t is at once the Broad
way and the 5th avenue
Of the East Side of New
York, combining, as it
does, all the attractions
Of a popular prom
enade with those Of a
business thoroughfare.
During the day it is a
hy1ou -,,rx 80
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

Discovery of the Bacillus Which M axes the
Best Butter-Artinciai Ferments for Use by
DsirJmen-The Butter and Chooses Of the
Future WIN Always Be Rirst-Rats.
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False Economy

praeticed BY people who buy inferior articles Of
food because cheaper than standard goods. Infants
are entitled 70 the best food obtsnable. II q fact
that the Gail Borden eagle" Brand Condensed
MIX y the best infant food. Your gfocer and
drugg1st keep L.
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IN THE COUNTRY.
That . City Man Labors I'm
der With the Coun.ryman.

he TRIES TO MAKE THE FARMER THINK HE
KNOWS SOMETHING ABOUT RURAL MATTERS,
But he DoN'r DECEIVE HIx-rRouBLE HE
HAS WITH DOGS AND OTHER ANIMALS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

WHEN TIE SCALP Is ATRoPHrHD. or shiny.bald. no
preparation will restore the hair; In al other casee
Halls Hair Remover win start Q growth.
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BOWERY PICTURES.
Sketches Of Life on a Very Remark.
able Street.
BROADWAY OF THE SLUMS

Curfosities OF . Famous Thoroughfare-
Cheap Drinks and Cheap Living-Dime
Museums, Dives and Concert Saloons
Theater Patronized by Gamins-Mott
Street and Its Mixed Population.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

Small boy-'Please, sir; will you give me q
halfpenny to get something to ea.?" Passerby-
why, You have got penny in your hand
small boy-"Oh, that's to tip the waiter. It'd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10
NEWS OF THE DAIRY.
Bacteria to Be Employed in the
Making of Butter and Cheese.

OFFICIAL EXPERIMENTS
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1892-09-10

NCLE JERRY RUSK
has got q new idea for
the farmers. II they
will follow his advice
there will be no such
thing as poor butter in
the future, and all OF
the fancy kinds OF
cheeses now imported
from foreign countries
Will be made in the
United States. In order
that these results shall
ha accommodated IL IA
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Written for the Evening Star.
HIS LIFE AT RICHFIELD.
Some Interesting Incidents in the Career OF
John Brown.

He WAS TANNER AND A sHKPHERD- WIS Skill
IN TESTING AND SORTING fHr DIFFERENT
GRADES OF wooL-Hs TWO NARRIAoHs AND
PREPARATIONS FOR FUTURE WORK.
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warrant a closer address, And il she lounges
at all the shop windows as one who has mo re
time on her hands than she knows what TO do
with, here, again, too, she viii most probably
be accosted by her male congener, also seeking
to get rid OF time. and not very careful of the
manner in which he does it. Life and human
nature are not so entirely different from what
they used to be as to warrant our belief in a
brand-new artic,e-as to make the finding of
Arcadia in the middle of Regent street an easy
matter. All large cities have the same pitfalls,
the same dangers, the same opportunities; and
when our good-looking girls, who ramble alone
from morning to night, insist on it that they
are never spoken to, never followed and never
annoyed, oil we can say is, The lady doth pro-
test too much, methinks."
All the same, with the changed conditions Of
society and the fact that girls now 20 out to
their studies as well as TO some sort Of work a.
they never did b. fore, il is good that thew
should be able to 60 about unmolested IL they
themselves wish to do 30. And. indeed 90 they
can. On the Underground you meet charming.
fresh, dainty damsels evidently returning from
classes. or perhaps from Q visit to q friend. or
from shopping expedition. II they are pretty
the men look at them over the top Of the paper
they make believe to read. What Of that?
Every cat that looks at Q king does not lose its
eyes; and no harm 10 done IL a masher. getting
out at South kensington, has visibly admired q
pretty creature getting out at High street. II
the pretty creature lie . fool, that is another
matter; but il she 10 normally discreet, vive u
jeunesse. and down with that sour hind of
prudery which would forbid il to enjoy its
springtime of life! Nevertheless-we must
repeat 1.-THE streets are not entirely safe for
young girls alone, and men do make mistakes
with or without design and with or without re-
suits. And then we must remember that there
are 90 many more facilities now than used to
be, 60 manx more places Of possible meeting
and safe assignation. What was the Pantheon
compared to the stores? What was the National
Gallery compared to the hundred and one pic
ture galleries or the one or two big shops With
doors in different streets compared 10 the
dozens Of huge ''empqria"? The burden Of her
own safety II now thrown entirely on the girl
herself; and few anxious old fossils may b
aroused II they sometimes fssl little doubt
ful and often moro TIM kttle sd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-17
A SLUGGISH STREAM.
II Gets Foul and Poisonous Unless 1t is Kept
Ccnstantlv EloWjug

At this season OF the year people feel more or
less weak, run down. weeried and depressed. II
has been commonly supposed that 1t was due TO
Impurities OF the blood, and that only by puri-
fying the blood can good health DO secured Is
this true. Let us see. The blood gets Impure
because it Is sluggish. How does stream get
impure, with green scum and poisons on the
top Simply because 1t doesn't run. running
stream is not impure, but stasnant or sluggish
stream always is. IT, therefore, you would keep
your blood pure keep IL moving, keep II throb-
bipg The moment II begins to Do sluggish IL
will begin to be impure, aud yon VIII iee' the
effects In tired, weak feelings. depressed emo
tiona, aud a thousand and one troubles which al.
WAYS follow. Tho proper way TO keep the blood
stirring is by the use Of pure stimulant IN
moderation. Stimulate IL gently, and u VIII
keep in constant, healthy motion. and good health
will follow. There Is but one way In whicn THIS
can be done, and that is by the use oil the purest
and best stimulant you can find, preferably wills
kew and there Is but one absolutely pure, medici-
nal whiskey known to the world, ana mat Is
Duffy's Pure Malt. Scientists ADMIT ibis, tne
doctors all confirm II. 1t Is more generally used
to-day than any other whlskey which the world
has ever seen, and II Is popular only through us
merits. Do not let any drurgist or grocer deceive
you by saying they have something "lust az
GOOD " something they can recommend, etc.
When any dealer says this he has an Interested
motive. which usually Is 10 tell you something
cheap and inferior on which he can make more
money. DO not be 30 deceived.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-17

There is no place like home
when PkayliNe is used in it.
There is no place about home
where Ptaylsns can't be used.
Psayline takes the hard work
and drudgery out of-keeping
a home clean. 1t is next to
having the washing and clean
ing done for you, and well done
at that.
1t washes everything that
can be washed. ltcleans paint,
marble, carpets, hangings-in
fact everything cleanable. 1t
is a luxury in the bath. 1t is
emphatically without harm to
person or things. With Pearl
inc you'have rest; it rests with
youstozhave Pearline.
Bevareof'm:tatsons. 2as JAMES PYLE, MY
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Their Political Inciinations.


RALEIGH, n. c., May 16.-Your correspondent
is furnished this evening with list showing the
political nclinations OF nearly all the delegates 10
Marion Buffers conference tomorrow. They are
ella g. d IS follows: Third party, "a :Third-party
inclinadons, 2: Independent, 3; Republican, D
one OF these being an offce-holdcr; Democrats,
10: Butler Democrat, ! Alliance Democrat, L.
Over two thirds of these delegates have ar
rived. On arrival they 60 direct 10 the Irogres-
sire Farmer Office, at which L. l. Polk has his
headquarters and where he meets them all.
They held conference tonight. There rs now
little or no doubt that the Third party viii put
an electoral ticket In the field In North Carolina
limitations to that effect are plain
Chairman Smith, Of the Democratic state
Executive Committee, was interviewed to-night
ia regard TO presidential preference OF STATE
convention. lie said he had heard few ex-
pressions, but these were that Hill ana CieNe-
land should both be dropped and western man
taken up. He asserts that the whole IDEA Is 10
get the strongest man without regard 10 per
sonal preferences II they wish TO elect him. lie
says he does not believe there VIII be any en-
doreemeat, and that II is probable that dele
gates will receive no instructions.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-17
r1HE HOME or HIS ANCESTORS.
t,agre"mnn Bryan, of Nebraska, In Rap

trgrtnman Bryan, of Sebrasks, In Rap
p1hannock-Dobatipg Society.
r7-s3o-ienceo Of the Richmond Dlspatc,.I
NeHNlI0s. RAPPAHANNocK COUNTY, VA,
Nrl4-A ieF days ago Congressman Bryant,
fy,.is.ks. addressed the citizens OF Kappa
l---1.l g-o- ihe "silver Question" He favors
g. silver. AMI 10 his speech completely
s,Gi Do. hearers IN the best sense OF the
o.. ha T-.fr1 tie county 20 see the home OF
: rsli'a'.er ana the birthplace OF his father.
v ta r-mem bered that last winter the
l-'si states senate adjourned TO hear speech
w. bTslf in the House.
.ai rg1f De Washington Literary and De-
.--c society held its first annual public debate.
o. s-' u. N. dudley held the gavel. Ihe re-
-i'l' f'at.rgs. aud defamation we're esre-
N-I entertaining. (which exerts greater
s'-,ae over man, wealth or knowledge?
- .'aiai upon the affirmative 10y Harris
%. 80 10 T.. STROLLER, Jr., and upon the
i,Nv 07 g.. n. keT-er and II. II. LOuthan.
!. tlirr.e was convinced both WAYS.
'' Voc music by string and brass bands
20 itHarl' from a distance were Misses
l',-.s Na.rr. rAnnie Wood, and susie SWIM
-. Ar James Yates, DIR. Smith. and Hon.
20 "alrl1n and wife, OF Sperryyiile; Major
.oss1 smith and daughter, and Mr.. J. W.
~. l-i wife. Of Pint hill. Among those
Ns.llg;1n and vicinity were Misses
s,-s ". loles Leila Keysef, Jesse Wood, and
. v,'se w. kinsey and wife.
s,s ta- hoe -nackel!0Tl Is visiting the family
ilige I. D.. s'ro'her.
,,.lst Aaf-. 90 WarrentOn, viii open Circuit
- tf'e 70 tuesday.
.ir haf''.f- - the shiloh Association will hold
.'l'1a.y meeting al Flint Hin, beginning
-'ia Instant. DR.. A. T. Dickinson and othci
't--s 'a.i.siers wlll be present.
... 4. C.upion, Of RichmOnd. Is expected q
hef. 81. X. Grmsley In meeting at def
lear The kappahannock line. about
~. H Nay. Mr. Cl9piOn IL especially popu
: 2 ,-i' part " the Piedmont section.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1892-05-17
DEATHS.

BROWN.-Died. suddenly, May 10th, at
Dunleith. Cumberland county. Va, Mrs.
NELLIE BROWN. widow of Thomas
G. Brown. The burial took place at Wood
Lawn May 18th, 1892.
HEATH Died, at the residence OF her
sister. Mrs. st. John, 1922 east Franklin
street. Nav IS, 1892. Mrs. HEATH. wife OF
Magrrda Heath, IN the 23d year OF her age.
Her funeral will take place from 81:
Peters Cathedral TUESDAY MORNING
at 9 O'clock. Friends and acquaintances
of the family are invited to attend.
LINTHICUM-Died. at the residence OF
her husband, j. w. Linthicum, at No. 1924
| Venable street, at 1890 p. M. Monday,
Nav 18th, Mrs. BETTIEF. LINIHICUM. in
| the 54th year of her age.
| Funeral will take place TO-DAY (iIth
instantly from Venable-Street Baptist
church at 4 o'clock 2. Nj. Relatives and
friends of the family are cordially invited
| to be present without further notice.
Baltimore and Philadelphia papers
please copy.
SHERRY Died, at the residence Of bel
husband, Chestnut Hill. at 3:25 7. NJ. Mon.
day. 10th, MILDRED, beloved wife OF
James Sherry. in the Esd year OF her age.
Funeral will take place from house OF
| O'Clock Z. NJ. ON WEDNESDAY,. 18th. 2t'
VAUGHAN.-Die MAY 18th. at tbs
residence of his brother, Luther Is
Vaughan, GIG east Marshall street, w. s.
VAUGHAN: aged 46 years.
Funeral services at the grave. IN Han
over county, TODAY.
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|, TERRIBLE MURDER.
~, PERSONS FIRED UPON FROM
'NS ..eusn AND AssAssiNATEo.
,no victims Lived Long EsouEh
N'' r.,, the rslc--Mysterieus Anair
An southwest virRipie.
.,,.,.s,am 20 ,he Dispatch.


80, car. VA. May l0.--News reached
y 10 this afternoon from Pound Gap a
N' So about twenty-five miles northwest
So" ....- The Kentucky iinc, Of the terrible
ei. a cr, persons committed from ambush
s.'' one woman, and one child were tho
lpi' This AWFUL crime-vi1. Ira Mullins
&C N .~d chad. Wilson Mullins, and John
80 ,,.,,re. Ira Mullins and family were
ea.i. .,.,.. phen. without sny warning what
f'.. .,., were fred upon by party from De-
CO. ave rock. Two other men we're win
=. ..' an on cred upon, but ihcy escaped AM
w. ,.oon seen since about an hour after
q, ,ai Affair." .-..,o,.. ,ry,r
.t,s5 Nycd 10 tell their tale. This
NN.-t -..ori0ns affair. as no one knows the
b." nc shooting. Mira hnilns nad
az an 600 with her. which was taken
be-. h.iii IL thought tns was zone only -
O. fosi motive Of tho crime Ira Nal
..llcrel a dangerous man. ana had
irsf ..,,sa. Who. it Is thought by some.
fft b.. ause they wore afraid OF him aud
49, be- rect Of the family TO conceal the
-. o-e on tho trail Of the mnrdercrs now
baye been unable to eaten Them
~ Mullins "TERRoR."
..,i f-om Bristol says: Mullins has been
Afi.. ,.-r1r on the 'ralton Hall order FOL
- - rss a famous moonshiner and de.pe.
gas .,.r ana dreaded by people wherever
~ ~, VS.. uttered. Many attempts have
- 800 III biz hie. only few months ago q
~ ..-.sricl ms house, where he was con
rlllei tho windows, doors, and fur
lor.fh bullets from Winchester rifles
t.,.ff .aheI. While the mob WAS break
Nf t,. house he slipped into covered
srf vas hurried away. lie has been "
~. ,-r ia q at his door,