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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
What i" Missouri - Means.

The word Missouri properly means
"Wooden Canoe" 1t belongs to the
Illinois dialect of the Algonquin Indian
language, the language which was gen.
orally spoken by the various aboriginal
tribes that dwelt between the Mississippi
river and the Delaware bay and which
contained many words used by the In.
dians of New England. Tue Brooklyn
Eagle says it is not very difficult to
gather support for the definition or de-
rivation of the name. Indian dictiona-
ries are common enough, and representa-
tives of the Algonquins yet remain,
although neither are readily accessible
to everybody. Among the Abenakis,
or Indians of Maine, boat or canoe was
called "A-ma-sui" With the Narragan-
sets it was "Me-shu-e'; with the Della
wares it was Ia-sho-la"; with the
Miamis about Lake Michigan it was
"Missola;" with the Illinois tribe it was
W;cwes- Missouri" for birch bark
canoe, and "We-Mis-su-re," or eve
Mes-su-re," for wooden canoe or canoe
fashioned from log of wood. The name
Missouri was originally applied by the
Illinois and other Indians of the Lake
Michigan region to the tribe of Indians
living west OF the Mississippi and along
the great Muddy river. The term, lib
orally interpreted, meant 1.-The wooden
canoe people," or, 1.-The people who use
wooden canoes" The Lake Michigan In
dians uniformly used birch bark canoes,
while the Indians on the Muddy river
used canoes dug out of logs. The turbu-
lent stream { the Missouri) was not
adapted to frail bark vessels, and the use
of log canoes was to the lake Indians
such a peculiarly that they named the
tribe or people using them from this
chara cteristic
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
Evils of the Eucalyptus.

The eucalyptus tree is the greatest de-
stroyer of sewerage system known to
the municipalities. The tibrous roots
will penetrate the smallest possible open.
ing at the pipe connections, and once in.
to the sewer pipe will grow and expand
until the sewer is entirely choked up,
and in number of cities it has been
found that the pipes have been broken.
The planting Of trees of this variety
should be discouraged now that we are
about to have sewerage system. In
some cities ordinances have been passed
compelling property owners to cut down
all trees of the gum variety for the pro-
lection of the sanitary condition. 1t
would be we'll for our city fathers to look
into the matter in this city and ascertain
if any of the eucalyptus trees now in the
city are near any of the streets or alleys
through which the sewers are to be laid.
Modesto Cali News.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
Smokeless Powder.

Another wonder of future wars will be
smokeless gunpowder. The ordnance
bureau of the navy has been devoting
much attention lately to the manufacture
of preparation of this kind for Uncle
Sans use. Many such powders have
been produced by European govern.
ments. The basis of them all is gup
cotton dissolved in nitric acid, the latte,
element being afterward eliminated.
Not the least remarkable thing about
them is the queer shapes in which they
are turned out. l have on my desk at
this moment couple of small sheets of
thin yellowish- brown paper. There is
nothing about it to distinguish it from
any other cheap paper apparently. !
tear off piece of it and touch one end
with lighted match, when 10! it flares
up brilliantly and is gone, leaving not a
trace of ash or smoke. It is gunpowder
the French smokeless "poudre b.
e-(Wsshingtop Star,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
A Mans Weight After Dinner.

Why does not man weigh pound
more Immediately after eating pound
of food? A little reflection will readily
explain this apparent mystery. During
the process of mastication, deglutition,
etc., certain muscles are brought into
active play, and the exercise of any
muscles necessitates temporary waste
of its tissues. and certain amount of
carbon is eliminated and passed off DUNG
the course of the meal. This loss, how
ever, is tri6ing as compared with that
of respiration and perspiration, both of
which are increased during the various
operations of making meal.
The length of time one may take to
consume pound of food makes but
little difference to these losses, for if
eaten leisurely there is but slight increase
of respiration or Precipitation, whereas
if it is hurried through both are abnor-
mally accelerated. Hence by the time
the pound is eaten the consumer has
lost appreciably in moisture and carbonic
acid London Million.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
THE WHITE HOUSE.
Its Cornerstone Laid Century Ago
1t has Cost Over $2,OOO,O 900.

1t is said that the White House at
Washington has cost $a,a32, 900 down
to the present time. To start with the
State Of Virginia contributed $40, 900
and the State of Maryland $4,000 to
build it. A prize Of $500 had been
offered for the finest design and this was
awarded to young Charleston Irishman
named James Hoban, who followed
closely the Duke of Leinster's palace at
Dublin. The plan contemplated three
story building, but Congress refused to
appropriate the money for anything so
extravagant and the District Commits
sioners cut down the design to two stories
and basement, with q length of ITO
feet and depth of 6S feet.
Washington finally induced Congress to
add to the sums contributed by Maryland
and Virginia and enough to finish the
work of construction. The cornerstone
was laid in the presence of President
| Washington October IS, 1892, and Presi-
dent John Adams took his family into it
in November, 1900, though Mrs. Adams
complained of the discomforts to which
she was subjected in its unfinished con-
dition. Congress had appropriated
| $l5,0 to furnish the building, but its
expenditure was strung along for four
| years.
At the beginning of the first admins
tration of Jefferson and each of the ad-
ministrations of Madison $4,000 was
appropriated, but in 1914, at the taking
| of Washington, the mansion was burned
by the British soldiers. A heavy rain
saved it from entire destruction. The
red sandstone was painted white to re-
move the traces of the fire, and the
building has since been known as the
White House in consequence.
In Jackson's first term the front Ionic
portico was added at a cost of $40, 900,
and when Harrison came in the foreign
mahogany furniture was replaced with
American at cost of $4,000. During
Lincoln's first term S?9, 900 was laid out
! in repairs. In 1865 the house was thor
| oughly overhauled and refurnished at an
expense of $4,000, and two years later
$4,000 was spent for similar purposes.
In Grants first term $135, 900, and in his
second $4,000 was spent; in Hayes,
$50, 900, and during the Garfield Arthur
Administration, $4,000.
In the last mentioned sum is included
the cost of reftting the mansion with
modern conveniences and substituting
jeweled glass screen in the vestibule for
a former wooden partition. During
Clevelands term there was an expendi-
ture of 1000. and during Harrison's
one of 500, 000-the average annual out
lay of recent years having been $s5, 900.
The Presidents family has at its dis
| posal five bedrooms, dining room, a
sitting room and the red room for par
lor, the east room, the green room, the
blue room and the State dining room be-
ing reserved by tradition for public pur-
poses. Mrs Harrison urged that the
wings should be added to the building
for the comfort of her successors. 1t has
also been proposed that another building
should be erected near at hand for the
Presidents family, and that the White
House should be given up to official use.
| -TRnffaIo Courier
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
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 attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
g 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 Fig 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, 1893-06-03
Loulslana's Rice Crop.

A Louisiana man says that the rice
crop of that State this year will be
fully one-half Of the entire crop of the
United States. "The raising of rice,
he says, "has worked wonders for the
Interest of our State. It has prac-
ideally opened up a new industry in
the agricultural line, and hundreds
OF farmers who thought their lands
valuless when the cotton gave out
now find themselves in position that
will soon place them in one year
where cotton could not put them in
five. It is really the most lucrative
Of all the new industries In the
Eo,1th :"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
A WEAK SPOT.

Mrs. GaZZam (readlng)-NllSS farkef
of New Mexico, runs telegraph Office,
two express companies, railroad office,
a ranch, and keeps house. Now, Mr.
Gazzam, what do you think of that?
Mr.. Gazzam-I'll bet dollar she has
to ask some one else if her hat is or
straight.-[New York Sun.
DAYS OF RECKONING.
Wife-When we 90 anywhere now We
have to walk. Before marriage you
always called a carriage.
Husband--That's why we have t.
walk now.--[New York Weekly.
A LOGICAL SMALL BOY.
''You aren't behaving very we'll,
Tommy" said grandpa. "Do you know
what l would do if I were q little boy
like you?"
"Yeth, grandpa, said Tommy, "you'G
do the thame ath I do, cauthe if you
didn't you wouldn't be a little boy like
me- Harper's Bazaar.
"Two BETTER THAN ONE.
Teacher-We must have been taught
to forgive those who despitefully use us,
but when Johnny Mugs hit you, what
did you do?
Boy-I-I hit him back; but that was
only so he'd have something to forgive,
too. -[Good News.
KEEPING THEM DOWN.
Rich Youth Il should not object to
the work of earning my own living if ]
had to, but what should hate would be
tho officiousness and petty tyranny OF
superiors. I should hate TO have to bow
to the whims of some wealthy man not d
bit better than myself.
Poor Youth--That's easily avoided.
Be typewriter, like I am. Employees
never put on airs over me. [ know how
to take the starch out of 'cm.
"Eh What do you do 2"
"Ask 'em how to spell hard word
now and then. - Good News.
AN INsINUAT1oN.
"You say your daughter plays by ear2'
said the minister.
eyes," replied the mother proudly.
excuse me - but - er is your
daughter at all hard of hearing?"-
Washington Star.
GREAT EXPECTATIONS.
Dora-Is that new waist you are hav-
ing made creation of your own?
Cora-Yes. l am going to call it the
new navy design.
Dora.-What for?
Cora--Because I expect to be so well
armed.-[Cloak Review.
SIMPLICITY.
II don't like your milk, said the mis-
tress of the house.
whats wrong with it, Mum2'
ats dreadfully thin aud there's ne
cream on it."
p. cartier you've lived in the city a
while, Num-" said the milkman encour-
agingly, you'll git over them rooral
idees O yourn. y Chicago Tribune.
THE PRIMITIVE WHISTLE.
"Papa," said Walter, II wish you'd
buy me whistle like Georgie's."
What kind is that, Walter?"
'1t's one with nothing to it but
whistle. He makes an o of his mouth
and blows the whistle through it."
Il Harper's Bazaar.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
One Oufy of Russian Police.

One Of the principal duties Of the
Russian policeman is to awaken those
unfortunates who have fallen asleep in
the streets during a hard frost. These
are usually either the isvoschik in his
sledge waiting for his fare, and doing
of ere that fare comes into the sleep of
lethe, or drunken men who have tripped
and fallen on the pavement and have
not the energy to get up again. The
orthodox method Of awakening such
sleepers is to rub their ears violently
backward and forward-a plan specially
to be recommended because it not only
rouses the slumberer but also puts him
into such rage that he is for too angry
afterward to fall asleep again.-Temple
Par
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
August
Flower

"Ihavebeen afflicted with bilious
ness and constipation for fifteen years
and first one and then another prep
aration was suggested to me and
tried, but to no purpose. A friend
recommended August Flower and
words cannot describe the admira-
ton in which hold it. Ithas given
me new lease of life, which before
was a burden. Its good qualities
and wonderful merits should be made
known to everyone suffering with
dyspepsia and biliousness." JESSE
BARKER, Printer, Humboldt, Kas.9
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
"A SUCCESS"

F.. Cheney & Co., Toledo, O., Gentlemen:-
have suffered from catarrh for about five years
and have tried several remedies without relief
until commenced to use Halls Catarrh Cure last
February. must say that it is SUCCESS,
the dropping in my throat disappeared entirely
after the first bottle It increased my appetite, so
that l now weigh eight pounds more than my Gus
tomary weight. l have recommended it to others
and all who used it have been greatly relieved and
speak highly of it. One of them was in my store
Yesterday and expressed his wish to peddle it this
winter. Will you please let me know the lowest
terms YOU could furnish it for as | would like to
keep it in stock. Hoping to hear from you
soon, l remain, Yours respectfully,
r C. HAUSWEDELL,
Lake City, Mimi.
SOLD BY DRUGGISTS, 75c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

SOME folks at Elizabeth, N. j., were
interested the other day to see white
crow flying in a flock of his black
brethren. As seen from below the wings
and belly of the bird appeared pure
white, and he maintained his flight with
the black crows apparently upon terms
of perfect equality.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
Searching for knowledge.

The trustees of the Gilchrist edu-
cational trust, Of England, have de-
cided to send two and perhaps four
women teachers in secondary schools
and training colleges to America for
the purpose of reporting upon the
system OF education carried on In this
country.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

If your Back Aches. or you are all worn out,
good for nothing, it is general debility
Browns Iron Btters will cure YOU, make you
strong, cleanse your liver, and give you good
appetite-tones the nerves.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

For impure or thin Blood, Weakness, Mala-
ria, Neuralgia, Indigestion and Biliousness,
take Browns Iron Bitt"rs-it gives strength,
making old persons feel young-and young
persons strong; pleasant to take.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

In Missouri husband cannot desert his
wife without committing panitertiary Of
tense unless they have lived together at least
ten years.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

London papers advertise "houses especially
adapted TO Americans"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

Havana has the largest club in the world.
the Circulo de As.uria as, with a member
ship of 1901
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

A wonderful stomach corrector-Reecha 3
Pills. Beecham's-no others. rs cents box.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

"a reception, my son, is social func-
ton where you have chance to speak to
every one but your hostess"
CAUSE FOR GRIEF.
'My good man," inquired the tender
hearted old lady, "are you in any troubled
Why do YOU stand there wringing your
hands2"
'Cause," replied the tramp, II jest
washed 'em."
NOT so VERY OLD.
Mrs. BLOW do you feel to-day Cap
tain2 Quite we'll, hope.
Captain-Oh, yes. I am troubled
somewhat with asthma, and now and
then really fear l am growing old.
Mrs. BLOW old are you2
Captain.--Only eighty-two. -lFlie-
gende Blaetter.
NOT TOO HIGH.
Won Blumer- How much is this
apartment on the ground foor'
Agent--Fifty- five dollars a month.
Won Blumer-And the one above ita
Agent-Fifty dollars month.
Won Blumer-How many stories has
this building7
Agcnt-Eleven.
Won Blumer-Then I'll engage the
roof for next SUMNER Judge.
VERY LIKELY.
s'The inventor of the alphabet must
have been modest man." said Hawkins.
"Why 500" asked Mawson.
''Because he began it with A. said
Hawkins. "Most men would have be-
gun it with IL Harper's Bazaar.
FINDING OUT,
Dawson Ito stranger at Mrs. De Noo's
reception)-Who is this Mrs. De Moo,
anyhow?
Stranger-She is Mr.. De Noo's wife.
Dawson-And who on earth is De
Moo?
Stranger-I.--[T ruth.
MEANT SOMETHING ELSE.
Jeune Premier (at the amateur. theatri-
cals)-I say, old man, have you got the
stage fright9
Heavy Villain-No; think she's in
her dressing groom Truth.
EXPERIENCES.
Van Daub--Were you ever done in
oil, Mr. Broker2
Mr.. Brokcr--No; but had three ribs
broken in wheat panic.-[Truth.
NOTHING NEW UNDER THE SUN.
Dennis-I see dey playd base bawl in
de time of ancient Rome.
Mike-How so
Dennis--I wuz down at a book
STAN yesterday. an see book called de
''Rise and Fall ov de Roamin' Um-
pire. "-[ Kate Fields Washington.
HE HAD TO.
''Do you love your teacher?"
81 suppose I have to-"
"Why SO, Tommy2''
"Because the Bible says we must love
our enemies. "-ITexas Siftings.
WORD OF TWO MEANINGS.
"Achou," in monkey language, means
warmth and comfort, according to Prof.
Garner. "Achou," when uttered by
poor humanity, generally means cold.
discomfort, and a sneeze.-[Boston
lobe.
GREAT HJrNTINc
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

The first hoopskirt was worn by a New
York lady in IA. She was arrested by the
police.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
GREAT HUNTING.

''Is Cholly fond of hunting?"
"No, people are fond of hunting
Cholly; he has been up in supplementary
proceedings dozen times !"-[Rider
and Driver.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
APPRECIATION.

Bulldog That fellow was quite {
dandy.
Mastiff-Indeed 2
Bulldog clicking his chops)-Yes
he wore very tasty suit of Clothes
Truth.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
THE JOKERS' BUDGET.
JESTS AND YARNS BY FUNNY
MEN OF THE PRESS.

Defined-Cause for Grief-Not So Very
Old-A Weak Spot-Very Likely,
Etc, Etc.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

made medicine for Coughs,
Bronchitis and other dis
eases of the Throat and
Lungs. Like other so called
Patent Medicines, it is we'll
advertised, and having merit
it has attained a wide sale
under the name of PisO's
Cure for Consumption.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

1t is now q "Nostrum,"
though at first it was COM
pounded after a prescription
by a regular physician, with
no idea that it would ever
60 on the market as proprie-
tary medicine. But after
compromising that prescrip-
ton over a thousand times In
one year, we named 1t "Piso's
Cure for Consumption" and
began advertising it in a
small way. A medicine
known all over the world is
the result.
Why is it not just as good
as though costing fifty cents
to dollar for a prescription
and an equal sum to have it
put up at a drug store?
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

AAal&T HhvE Agent. At CE. Sample
WI U . uA L Sashleck pat 92) free by mail
for &c. Stamp. Immense. Unrivalled. Only good
one ever invented Beats weights Sales unparalleled
&12 day. Write quick. BKoHARD, Pnia., Pa
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
A BETTER REASON.

Hobbs--Do you believe Gallup burned
his house to get the insurance money!
Dobbs--No; visited him at the jail,
and he confessed to me that he did it to
get rid of the box of cigars his wife
bought him for his birthday.-[Life.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

nnsgHAa Morphine Habit Cured in 10
~ EUs3a DR. j. sTEPHENS. Lebanon Ohio.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
DEFINED.

Papa, what is reception?"
GA reception, my son, is social tunc-
ton where you have chance to speak to
every one but your hostess"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
CORRECT DIAGNOSIS.

Shrewd Qoctor--I see what's the mat
ter. It's mental strain-too much worry.
Business Man-What do you advised
"Change of scene"
"Where to?'
ooh, almost any country where there
is no extradition treaty.'-lNew York
Weekly.
,r CHANGED HER MIND.
The Shopping Woman-How much is
this silk yard?
Clerk-Six fifty, madam.
The Shopping Woman-Then let me
have package of hair pins.-[Chicago
News.
SHOULD MEND HIS WAYS.
James (piously)-What is the gate to
James Father-Well, it's not the gait
you've been going at recently.-LTexas
Siftings.
HE DIDN'T COMPLAIN.
Young Wife--This talk about men
being so impatient when a woman is
getting ready to 60 anywhere is all non
sense.
Friend-Doesn't your husband COM
plain at ALA
Young Wife-No, indeed. Why, last
evening I couldn't find my gloves, and
had long hunt for half a dozen other
things; and yet, when / was finally
dressed, and went down stairs to my
husband, there he was by the fire, read
ing and smoking as calmly as if wasn't
half an hour late.
Friend-Well, I declare! Where were
you going1
Young Wife-To prayer meeting
New York Weekly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
POPULAR SCIENCE

He (of Boston)-Professor Skihigh is
going to lecture on sun spots.
She (of Chicago)--Well, if I thought
he could tell of a real sure cure for them
I would 60 to hear hinl--I freckle SO
easily Life.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03

Author-Well, what do you think OF
my new dramaa
Friendly Critic--Splendid! The vii
lain in particular is admirably portrayed
The very words he utters are stolen.
- Life.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-06-03
Mr.. Grant TT. Barnes

Hoods Pills are the best after-dnner Pulls as
sist digestion, cure headache. Try box. Is cents.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1893-03-25
THE REASON WHY.

In every city and town in the state
where municipal elections are to be held
next month the Republicans have organ
lied, made straight party nominations
selecting the very best men for the
various places to be filled-and are MAX
ing square, stand-up party fight for
success. The involvings are not alone
the offices, though the efficiency and
faithfulness of these and the integrity of
government occupy an importan: place
in the promptings to action; but the
greater and more important considera-
tions are the good name of the state, its
credit abroad and its prospects and in
terests for the future. In word, the
Republicans of the stats want to redeem
the state from the menacing thraldom
so nearly to which it has been driven by
irresponsibles and adventures: And so
desiring they have seized the first oppor-
tunity to begin the good woIk. No apollo
gy for their action is required, but this will
explain to any who may not have the
zeal with which the Republicans of Kan
sas are making local contests strictly on
party lines.