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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
Tho WumDor Seven in scrYpeure.

To the theological student the fire..
quent recurrence Of the number seven
is we'll ascertained, or easily ascertain
able. The first total of which we road
in Holy Writ is seven. little farther
on in Genesis sevenfold vengeance is
denounced on the slayer of Cain, if
such one should be found. Pharaoh's
dream Of the kline and the ears Of corn
Is familiar to the least biblical of read
ers. BALKAN, again, demands seven
affairs. and, for victims, seven bullocks
and seven rams. Seven years did Jacob
serve for Rachel: and seven times, in
his nervous apprehension, he bows him
self before the outraged Esau. Nebu-
chadneZZar's furnace was heated "one
seven times more than it was wont TO
be heated for the faithful three Seven
priests with seven trumpets marched
round the doomed Jericho. Seven times
did Elijah servant look, at his masters
bidding, seward. Seven was the
chosen number of deacOns. The yerv
first chapter in the Book of Revelation
introduces US to the Seven Churches Of
Asia, the golden candlesticks and the
seven stars; and throughout the book
stantly meeting us The Bible, in
short, in both Old and New Testaments,
and in Apocrypha to boot, is full of sim
liar instances: from the seven of every
clean beast" taken into the ark to the
sluggard who is wiser in his own con-
ceit than seven men that can render
reason, from Jethl o's seven daughters
to Sccya's seven sons.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attes.
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in soc and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fly Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being we'll informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

position grounds and a gymnastic drill in
the stock pavilion at O'Clock A great many
people congregate1 in the pavilion to see the
performance and welcome the athletes with
loud cheers as they marched inside. Over
5000 Turner's took part il the exhibitions of
athletic science.
The Worlds Fair is not exactly the place
in which one would expect to find a potato
bug exhibit But such an exhibit is there.
1t is in the northeast corner OF the Forestry
Building, where there are a number Of glass
eases showing the insect enemies OF all
kinds of vegetation, from the OAK to the
pOtatO-yine.
The entrance to the section OF the Liberal
Arts Building. where the presents OF the
Emperor of Germany arc on exhibition, Is
guarded by Il set Of magnificent hammered
iron gates The gates are said to be among
the finest in the world and to be worth $50,
000.
The opening OF the fourth bienntal
singing festival of the United Scandinavian
Singers of America was attended by d large
audiences. Tines" singing societies brought
to the two concerts in Festival Hail 1000
voices and 4 group OF distinguished soloists.
The model OF Daniel O'Connells memorial
church was dedicated at the Donegal village.
Speeches were made by NIessrs. Cannon, of
Omaha Finerty and Edmond O'Conneli.
Delegates from the Gaelic Association
marched up the Midway Piaisance.
The military era Of the Worlds Fair
opened with the month OF August Militia
from all parts of the United States will be in
attendance. The West Point Cadets will also
pitch their tents along the Lake Shore i'll
front of the Government Building.
The records show Il larger attendance Of
people from the States of Iowa. Nebraska.
Northern Kansas and Western Illinois than
from any other area.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
The 17OnNpy.

As an example Of the reasoning
powers Of monkeys, Mr.. Darwin tells
a story Of one that was scratched by
a pet kitten. At first JOckO was im-
mensely amazed. Recovering from
his surprise, however, he set to work
to discover the location of the claws.
After severe tussle he got the four
feet of the kitten with his clutches,
saw the nails thrust from their
guards, and, with the broadcast grin
Of satisfaction, forthwith proceeded
determinedly to bite off the points
of each,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
TILE CONVENT OLE Ii RAHInA

From the side of the Agricultural Building
q bridge leads over to !, little headland upon
whose summit drowsily rests Il counterfeit
Of the old monastery Of La Rabidn, q mon
astery widely known to scholars rs 1.-The
cornerstone of American history" and
place associated perhaps more closely than
coverer.
The original monastery. says the New York
Post is situated near the town of PalOs. III
Spain, the port from which Columbus sailed
to find Il New World. and had had an event
FIJI history before its hospitahle doors were
opened to the wnyWom Christopher an his
little son. Diego.
According to tradition. it was first erected
as a temple to Proserpina during the reign
of Ira jan. In the Eleventh Century it Was
occupied by the knights Tcmplar. an later,
after the expulsion OF the Moors from Anda-
lusla, it passed into the hands of the Fran
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
THE FAIR TN PARAGRAPHS
PEN AND PENCIL PICTURES
OF THE GREAT EXPOSITION.

The Javanesc Village in the Midway
PIaisance-Rcceptio and Dedi~
ADMINISTRATIONS Congresses
in Session in Exposition Grounds
Other Notes of interest.
Java village in Midway Plaisance has been
rightfully classed among the meritOrious en-
terpr.ses and exhibits at the Worlds Fair.
Situated in the most prominent section of
this truly wonderful street and covering
stretch of ground only equnted by one other
concessionaire, the buildings of the little
people from the Eastern Archipelago have
for months attracted the attention and adj
miratlOn Ell the thousands OF people who
daily travel over the white road. The pro-
mOters OF the enterprise had two motives in
view when they @oaptei the invitation OF the
United States Government 10 exhibit at the
Worlds Fair the resources OF the island and
the customs and manners of the people,
The first was to make a vigorous effort to
introduce into tie United States the de
Iicious and unauthorized coffee and tea
grown upon the big estates Of the island.
The other motive was to show to the people
OF other countries visiting the Fair the Gus
toms and manners of the inhabitants Of the
island of Java. No expense was spared i'll
preparing the guiding material WIN WHICH
the village was to be constructed, or in the
equipment of 1875 natives with the parapher-
n71ia necessary for Il correct representation
OF their dances. religious ceremonies and
athletic sports. Like the coffee and tea sold
in the bamboo house in the center of the
colony, there is nothing in the construction
% the village that is not genuine. Every
house is built of native woods and grasses
and Was first set up in Java before its remov-
al to Chicago. Then, too, native workmen
put the buildings together without the use
of ten pounds of nails. One of the striking
features OF the village is the theatrc-the
largest and by far the best appointed in Mid
way. The performances are OF a most re-
fined character, and provoke hearty demon
STATIONS OF approval. The orchestra is com
pOccd Of a score of natives. who wear red
jackets and sit in tiers back Of the perform
ers. The music is delightfully."- weird the
mellow boom of the great gongs and the
measured rattle of the NyiOphones breaking
melodious upon the ear. Among the per-
formers are sweet-faced girls from the royal
theatre of the late Sultan of Solo, and from
the households of native chieftains in the
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
A Big Alligator.

One of the largest of the Southern
visitors to the Columbian Exposition ar
rived the other evening, and is now the
guest of South Water street firm.
This visitor is not only the largest, but
is one of the oldest natives of Louisiana
lie was, in fact, subject of Napoleon
even before his present State ceased to
be French possession. AS the Louisi-
aaian lay in the rude box which had
be-, provided for his accommodation he
measured just seventeen feet in length.
The mouth of his alligatorship was large
10 proportion and was ample to take in a
whole bunch of bananas at q single Dlte.
= Tshirson HArald
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
Let Us Laugh.

Let Us Laugh.
The victim Of the bent pin know
well when 1t is springtime. -Bosto1
Courier.
IT is all plane sailing for the DO OF
girl when the jaunty little sailor hats
are In fashion.-Picayune.
Il SHALL state the whole case in
a sentence" as the Judge said when
he arraigned the prisoner. Cleveland
Plaindealer.
HE diamond cutters trade affords
proof that it takes hard work to
achieve brilliant results. -Philadel
phia Record.
THE Columbian stamp has done
more to make man a Ticker fend than
any influence Of this generation. -
IYonkers Gazette.
i A MAN is never so welded to his call
ing that he can't be diverted from it
when he is called to his wedding
Glens Falls Republican.
WHATEVER it may prove ultimate
ly, up to date the Geary law hasn't
proved much of a Chinese laundry
Observation-Disclosures Times.
G1RL-"But his father has left him
we'll Off" Honest Friend" off.
He has left him taste for liquor and
not cent of money!"-Life.
! SOMEBODY says most Of the hand
organs are owned by one company
and hired out. Another grinding
monopoly. -Philadelphia Times.
AMONG the latest forms of enter
tainment is one they call "An even.
ing with the poets" Eating has no
place on the program. Buffalo Cour-
Ter.
"M1aGs is a lucky old chap, isn't
hep" "In what way?" "Hes color
blind" "What advantage is that?"
ale can't tell when he's blue. Inter
Ocean.
i MENAGERIE AssIsTANT-The big os-
trich attempted to swallow turnip
to-day and choked itself Manager
HIM! Got it In the neck.-New York
Press.
WHEN a married man discards Gig
arettes, cheroots, and his meerschaum
and takes to clay pipe, he is in the
seventh age of the welded state
Chester News. =
HICKs-"Y on found a good deal of
fault with that pudding and yet you
ate the whole of it." Wicks-"Yes:
1t tasted so abominably, | knew it
must be good for me. Boston
TrapScrint
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
Plaster of Paris.

II you have no picture molding by
which pictures can easily be suspend.
ed at any given point do not stand
with aching muscles until you are
ready to drop from exhaustion trying
to drive nails where they will nog
hold, but fill the broken plaster with
a mixture of plaster of paris, put the
nail or hook through the center Of it,
and hold it in place until the plaster
sets
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

students, Teachers (male or temale>, Clergy
men and Others in need of change of employ
lnent, should not fail to write to b. i. johnson
q Co., Richmond, Va Their great success
shows that they have got the true ideas about
making money. They can show You how to
employ odd hours profitahly w
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
August
Flower

fused August Flower for Loss Of
vitality and general debility. After
taking two bottles gained 90 lbs.
have sold more of your August
Flower since I have been in business
than any other medicine l ever kept.
Mr.. Peter Zinville says he was made
a new man by the use of August
Flower, recommended by me. I
have hundreds tell me that August
Flower has done them more good
than any other medicine they ever
took. GEORGE w. DYE, Sardis,
Mason Co., KY. .
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

1t your Back Aches, or you are all worn ont,
good for nothing, it is general debility
strong, cleanse your liver, and give you good
appetite-toneS the nerves.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

ooN-Fatner, 1 have come to the
conclusion that it would be good
thing for me to paddle my own
canoe. Father-I am delighted to
hear it. Son-Well, then, let me
have money enough to buy canoe
and paddle, so that Ill be in shape
for the summer canOe-meets.- Puck.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

.ror impure or IN II 81 ,o,i, Weakness Mala-
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and Bliousncss.
taKt brown $ Iron hitt-rs-!t gives strength
making Old persons feel yOung-and youn,r
persons stronH: nl"a~ant TO t. ke
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

w. II. Griffin, jackson, Michigan, writes
" Suffered with Catarrh for fifteen years,
Halls Catarrh Cure cured me-" Sold by Drug
ri. re
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
1sxssN OROUS SAYINGS AND DO
INGS HERE AND THERE.

Have Been Recently Born-sayines and
Doings that Are Odd, Curious and
Laughables
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09
wv Cure ISunfure.

No matter of how long standing. Write
LOT tree treatise, testimonials, etc, to S. j.
nollensworth d Co. Owego, Tioga Co., N, y.
Price 81: by mail Sl.l5.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

Men and women are kept awake by the
little things of life.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

Beecham's Pills are better than mineral wa
ters. Beecham's-no others. p cents a box.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

Some people send out their reserve force
first.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

The influence of soue people is all carried
in their pockets
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09

Man cannot see enough and yet he has two
eyes,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-09-09


Annontion, where the Morning Star
found them, and took them to their
homes.
A WEALTHY landed proprietor of 500
Chow, China, curious to know how many
rowing Buddhist monks-monks who are
not attached to any monastery-there
were in that city, posted a placard the
other day, says the North China Daily
News, in one of the principal thorough
fares of 500 Chow, notifying that he
would dispense aims to wandering monks
in large and ancient monastery near
the Governors "yamen." On the day
named there appeared dirty, ragged, and
beggarly- looking votaries of Buddha, to
the number of 2,343, who each came to
claim his portion of 100 cash and four
"man.t'ao." or meat balls rolled up in
steamed dough, as we'll as a meal of
boiled rice and vegetables at the rate of
SO cash per man. The donors curiosity
has, now been satisfied, but his thirst
after knowledge cost him over $3.50.
In Paris and the provinces there are
ten women who are authorized by the
Project of Police to wear full masculine
costumes. Among them are O lady ar
tist. bearded woman, a female house
painter and decorator, mannish- look
ing directress Of printing office, and
several others whe have obtained ceFti-
iicates to show that they ought to dis
card the attire of their own sen for that
If fha ntxon0sr and aAaxneE one On tia
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-29
Mrs. Lillian Reeves, of Texas,
Shoots Dead a Man Who
Insulted Her.
She Fires Six Times, Every
One Of the Bullets Taking
Effect.
The Villain Had Told Stories
Which Reflected on Her
Name.
Public Sentiment Strongly on
the Side Of the Maligned
Woman.

DALLAS. Tex, May 26.-Just before
Z o'clock Saturday morning, Mrs. Lillian
Reeves, a handsome widow Of twenty,
shot Louis Longennetti SIX times as fast
as double-action pistol could fire the
bullets. Five of them struck Longen-
netti in the breast and stomach and the
sixth entered his throat. He was al
most shot to pieces. The woman was
arrested, and the body of her victim
was removed to an undertaking estab-
ment. Mrs. Reeves was arraigned be-
fore Justice Shelton for a preliminary
trial in the afternoon. The testimony
showed that Longennetti had roomed at
the boarding house of Mrs. Reeves and
her mother, Mrs. James Croney. Four
weeks ago he insulted Mrs. Reeves and
was ordered from the premises. lie
secured room next door and began to
circulate stories rejecting on the good
name of Mrs. Reeves. He accused her
of visiting disreputable houses. Yes
terday morning the woman stepped to
the sidewalk TO get pitcher of milk.
Longennetti passed along and insulted
her. She drew a pistol from beneath
her apron and never ceased firing until
all it's chambers were empty. Justice
Shelton held the case for the grand
jury, placing her bail at $1,000. Ihls
she gave, and was released from GUS
tody. Mrs. Reeves husband was
conductor, and lost his life in an acci-
dent on the Texas & Pacific year ago.
Longennetti was thirty-five years OLD
and bartender, and came from Mem
phiS four months ago. 1t is not be-
lieved that Mrs. Reeves will be prose-
cuted. Public sentiment is strongly on
her side.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-29
PERIODICALS RECEIVED.

Gody's: Americas First Magazine, for
June; illustrated. Cody Publishing COM
pany, New York; monthly, So per year.
Ii rper's Weekly and Harper's Bazaar.
Harper Bros, publishers, New York !;
"a per year each.
Music: A Monthly Magazine. w. G
i. Mathews. editor and publisher, "a
Wabash ave nue., Chicago, ILL.,; So po
year.
The Home Maker: A Monthly Maya
zine. j. Martin Miller, publisher, 8
Fourth avenue, New York; 50 per year
The Tammany Times: Weekly; do
voted to the Tammany organization o
the United States and to Democracy
The Tammany Times Publishing com
pany, New York; 81 per year.
Scribner's Magazine for June:
Monthly; illustrated. Charles Serb
ner's Sons, New York; So per year.
st. Nicholas: A Monthly Magazine
for Young People, conducted by Mary
Mapes Dodge. Century Publishing
company. New York; 50 per year.
Youths Companion. Perry Mason,
publisher, Boston, Mass; $l.75 per
year.
New York Ledger: Decoration day
number. Robert Bonner's Sons, New
York; weekly; 50 per year.
The Literary Northwest Ounce:
Monthly. ID. ID. Merrill, publisher. ST.
Paul; 81 per year.
Harper's Monthly Magazine June.
Harper Bros, New York; 81 per year.
Storlettes: "A Magazine of New and
Original Short Tales; monthly. Stori-
cites Publishing company. 10 ana IL
Vandewater street, New York.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-29
SALTWATER NEWS.
Memorial Day Is to Be Fittingly
Observed.

Memorial day will be fittingly OBJ
served in this city tomorrow, and the
Grand Army posts and others will as
semble to honor the nations dead. The
parade will form on South Main street
at 2 o'clock and will march to Fairview
cemetery, where an address will be de-
livered by Rev. j. M. Bull. Company
K, the Sons of Veterans and citizens in
carriages will participate in the parade.
The Henrietta and one of G. Lamb d
Sons steamers lett yesterday with log
RATS tor down river points.
The marriage of Ii. G. Smith and Miss
Katie Mahoney occurs today at ST.
MlchaePs church.
Fourteen RATS Of logs and lumber
were taken out of the st. CroiX last
week, the largest week so far this sea-
son. Logs are accommodating rapidly,
and the tow boats will have all they can
do until the close of the season.
Pursuant to an invitation extended to
Muller and Crook posts. &. A. b.. some
weeks ago, they attended services at
the Presbyterian church. Rev. j. l..
banner delivered all appropriate sermon
on How We Best Honor Patriotic
Dead" The Sons of Veterans and the
w. r. G. were also present, and the
church was crowded.
Sheriff Marty says that this is the first
time for long time that he has not had
a single prisoner in the county Jail.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-29
HYPNOSIS IN AN EGG.

Mysterious and Little known
Property of Unambitious Hen
Fruit.
M. Horace Palletier has story In
La Paix Universelle about the property
of magnetism in eggs, of which he says:
"Eggs do not serve only for nourish-
ment Of man; they possess serious mag
netic properties. An egg has its posi-
tive pole at its small end and its mega
tive pole at the large end. II has. like
magnet, its neutral line at an equal
distance from the large and small ends.
Moreover, with all egg you may put
to sleep and awaken subject of hyp-
notism. You apply the small end TO
the middle of the forehead of the SUBJ
Ject at the root of the hair and he goes
TO sleep. When you are assured that
your subject is well under influence you
turn the egg and apply the large end
and the subject awakes. This expert
ment is among the easiest Imaginable,
and success always guaranteed.
II had given one day in the presence
OF number of persons Seance at the
house of the teacher. M. Caller. did
not fail TO make an experiment WITH an
egg. My success was complete.
"a lady who was among the visitors
was very much Impressed by it. On
the next day she had nothing more
pressing than to try the application of
the small end OF an egg to the forehead
of one of her servants. The young
maid did not wait long before going
into a profund sleep. After a little
while the mistress tried to awaken her,
but had forgotten the process of apply
ing the large end of the egg to the same
place where the small end had been ap-
piled. The good lady shook her servant,
shouted into her ears, pinched her,
tortured her in a thousand different
ways. The poor thing went on sleep
ing. She was as motionless as if dead,
while her mistress was in despair.
AT the moment she was prey to
such terrible anguish. fearing that she
had by her imprudence involuntarily
caused the death of her servant, the
teacher, NJ. Caller, came along under
her windows. She called to him, and
M. Caller, who had not forgotten the
instructions L had given him, applied
the large end of the egg to the forehead
of the patient, aud at the end of five or
six minutes she was restored to con-
seriousness. She looked like one who
had just left the empire Of Pluto, and
who is quite astonished to find herself
on earth -
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1893-05-29

What Causes Them. with rev
Hints for Their Certain Preven-
tfon-Thfs Is Valuable InfOrma-
ton.
Cholera morbus and summer diarrhGa
occur principally during the summer and
autumn. Cholera morbus is caused by i'm
nroper food and sudden chilling of the body
after exposure to great heat Certain sub
stances Will produce it 10 certain persons.
snch for instance as veal, raw milk taken
with fish. or shell fish, and all dishes cooked
with milk. such as rice pudding, cream puffs.
and even ice cream when kept too long. I'm
rine and over-ripe fruit. especially II taken
with large draughts of ice water, will cause
II Avoid becoming chilled during sleep.
In a climate as changeable as ours this is an
eyer-presens danger. Persistent summer
diarrhna is usually caused by malaria, sewer
air or i'm pure water. The knowledge OF how
tn avoid or remedy these dangerous com
ni.in,S viii save much suffering and avoid
many doctors bill. Medical science tells
ms that the use of pure spirits preferably
srhiskev i'm moderation is snre safeguard
ogsi,st diseases OF the Kind mentioned.
There is but one pure medicinal whisky, and
that is Duffv's fnre Malt If IL is taken regu-
iarly at this season u keeps the stomacn III
healthy q II !iioa. prrifes the eDtlre system,
a,,d ,sIyas ia. s.reis, Il and stimulus. II has
been used for wears by the American public.
ana is ,he most popular remedy VI It's KIND III
This land liz is true there are Interested
,,o-ties VINO Tx 10 sell other su-calied whistles
when they are asked for Du1ys, bat such
neonle have an interested motive that Is hot
for YOUR good Do not be deceived, anc INSIST
upon having just what you caii LOT.