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The Progress., 1893-06-10

Mrs. wimberk Boney and two little
children who have recently passed
through such sad and serious Illness,
while down at their river plantation,
are visiting Mrs. Kate Landrum. The
sympathy of many friends is expressed
for Mr.. and Mrs. Boney in their affiic-
tion and universal hope that they may
all soon be restored to health.
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The Progress., 1893-06-10
Sugar and Molasses.

Sugar-Firm: o. X. prime, none; choice
seconds Va: yellow clarified, 51c; granu-
late1. 6Lc; white clarified, 5Mc.
Molasses-COmmOn, Zoe; prime open
kettle. none: choice reboiled, 35@l2sc;
syrup de batterie. none.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Miss Lilly Gillispie, who has been
enjoying a short visit to her school
friend and classmate, Miss Virginia
Cummings, returned to her home in
Lake Charles this morning, leaving
many new friends to regret her depart
tIre.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Judge. A. B. George, who has recently
been so i'll at his plantation on Cane
The Progress., 1893-06-10
Esoulents,
Bagging and Ties.

Bagging-2lbs GlIc; Ia lbs, &c.
Twne-For baling purposes, Oc pc
III. by the bale.
Iron Ties-:l.15
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Myrna was more than pleased 10 re-
ceive a call az her sanctum from Miss
Virginia Cummings, bright young
graduate just returned from DIR. Prices
Seminary in Nashville, Tenn. She re-
ceived distinguished honors, as an elo-
cutionist, and is as graceful as a Del
sarte. Her refined intellectual face
and sweet affable manners, will make
her formidable rival in Shreveport's
galaxy Of beautiful bellies.
The Progress., 1893-06-10

Master David NJ. Clay Jr., is rejoicing
i'm the advent of dear little sister and
Grandpa Austin is not sure whether he
is two grandfathcrs. or only one with
two grand children. Myrna congratu-
latcs the happy parents. and hopes the
sweet little daughter will always be a
source of comfort and happiness to
them.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
HANGED HIS OWN FATHER.
Remarkable Scene on a Gallows in
WASHINGTON.

1t was strange meeting of father and
son on the occasion of the hanging of
old Bill Stebbins for the murder of his
second wife at Spokane The murder
was atrocious, the people said, and there
were few gIances of sympathy for the
doomed man among the morbidIy curious
stares of the little crowd that filed the
Jail yard
The Sheriff's deputies had attended to
the details. The trap was set ready to
be sprung and in an instant send man
into the great beyond. The moose had
been made carefully Of the best hemp
rope, creased with tallow for that occa-
sion. The procession had moved up the
steps to the PLATFORM
With buSiness-like dignity the Sheriff,
who had been notified, stepped from his
office, crossed the courtyard and mounted
the scaffold with the death warrant id
his hand. He read the document in
calm voice. as one would Il notice of a
sheriff's sale.
And now, sir" he said, turning to
the condemned man, "you are at lib
erty to speak If there is anything on your
mind
Throughout his trial, in the dark hours
after his sentence, through the last night
of life, and while viewing seriously from
his cell the rays of the last sunrise he
would ever see on earth, the victim Of
the law had been stoically sulIen Emo
ton had never shown itself in his face.
He had taken his fate phiosopically
from the first, making no defence, say
ing nothing when the stern Judge had
given him an opportunity before passing
sentence Few noticed it, but it seemed
IS if tear glistened in his eye then.
himself to the Sheriff, he
ald, In suppressed tone.
Won't you shake hands, my boy, be-
ore go?"
The Sheriff did not hear him, Or if he
lid no one could have told it. He was |
till the business-likc executive officer Of |
he county in which he lived; nothing
more.
II know I didn't treat you right, " the
condemned man continued, showing
race of excitement, ''nor did your moth
r either, but word of comfort to man
hats going to die isn't much. Won't
Oh say something?'
Twenty years of battling with the world
n his own hook had hardened the
heritf's heart. Silently he motioned
he assistant to buckle the straps, adjust
he cap and fix the moose
Then with steady hand and unwav,
1g countenance he pressed the button
nd sent his father into eternity.-[Spo-
ane Wash Review.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
Worthy OF tmfratfon

In hundred instances the Frencl
have turned the lesser things of THU
earth to good account. The thrift
OF a nation which can convert the
yermin of its cities into objects Of
produce is worthy Of our admiration
II not Of our imitation. The town
rat, which of all animals is generally
considered the one most outside OF
our affections, is converted into a
useful member Of society In the
Partisan capital. The rodents are
collected and placed in the great
pound where the carcass refuse OF
the city is thrown. These remains
are quickly demolished by the rats
who leave only untainted skeletons
Or bones behind them. The de-
molishers are in turn destroyed them
selves. Four times year a great
battue is effected, and when next
the little creatures appear 1t is in
the form of that article of world.
wide admiratien-the Cant de Paris
indeed, no skin is superior to theirs,
the pliability and strength of it
rendering it the most suitable for the
glove market
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

Newton lived, be it remembered, fron
1912 to 1927. yet it was not until 176!
that the first self moving land carriag,
was made. From that time the develop
ment Of the locomotive was rapid. A
the beginning it was thought necessar,
to have cog wheel and rack in order t
get the engine to move along the irox
track made for it. Richard Trevithick,
in 1903, succeeded in building an engine
that made the marvellous speed of nine
| miles IN four hours and five minutes
Last year the New York Central's steel
winged bird, No. a99, made the same
distance in four minutes and forty eight
seconds.
The first train of cars con-
sisted of nothing more or less
thar rather large four wheel coaches. To
look at the first train as it is shown in the
exhibit of the New York Central is les
son that is certainly worth a DAYS adms-
| sion to the Fair. Even to see the mode Of
travel ON the European railroads as dis
played at the Fair, and contrast it with
our own, Will make an American feel
proud of the social standing his right of
citizenship gives him. There are some
very interesting relics to he found in the
building. Among these | should men
ton the tools used by that stanch old
Catholic, Charles Carol, Of Carrolton.
on July 4th, 1928, when laying the cor
ner stone of the Baltimore Il Ohio r. f.
1t was the first railroad company or.
gained in the United States, the date of
organization being April 24th, 1927 A
carriage, once the property of Daniel
Webster, is to be seen in the north end
of the Transportation Building. Beside
it stands President Folks carriage.
In its time it was undoubtedly beau.
tiful vehicle, not differing SO very much
from the lighter structures of to-day.
But alas, the rude hand of time has smit-
ten its beauty like Il fell disease and it
looks pretty much like the Wonderful
one-horse shay must have appeared
just before it went to pieces. Its lining
is tattered, torn and faded. The glass is
gone from the sides. 1t stands like q
monument to withcr with its silent re-
proach the tleeting pomp and show and
glory that the world can give Near
this is to be seen Il wagon. The oddly
VI us shape IS ATTRACTIVE. ~ nttle cara
attached bears its legend. 1t formerly be-
longed to descendant of Miles Standish.
This was certain Nancy Standish- Wei |
es. 1t is known to be 125 years old and if !
Mrs. Welles were about to say whence |
'he obtained it, it might possibly reach |
back to the days of Miles himself The |
tate coach in which Dom Pedro rode is |
shown in the Brazilian exhibit. 1t is a
'ery gaudy affair. Near it is to be seen |
N elephant saddle from Siam. l have
10 idea of the value of this beautiful
'iece of work. 1t is of ivory most
lelicately carved, is about four feet
ugh, and about us long. -LNew York
tablet.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
FIRST TO SAIL TO CHICAGO,
1t Was the Schooner Tracy, Which Arrived
There Ninety Yeas Ago.

1hefc Ninety Years Ago.
The first vessel that arrived in this
port was the schooner Tracy, in the
year 1903, with a man named DOrr
as master, says writer In the De.
troit News. This vessel was either
owned or chartered by the govern
ment, and conveyed Captain John
Whistler, L. S. A., and his command,
together with supplies and material
for the construction Of fort at the
mouth Of the Chicago River. He
built Fort Dearborn, which was 10.
Gated at the point which IS now the
corner Of Michigan avenue and River
street. Captain Whistler remained
at this post, | think, until 1909 or
1910, when he was relieved by Cap
tain Head and ordered to report at
Detroit, and was with General Hull
at the time Of the surrender in 1912.
Captain Whistler was the father
Of the late Mrs. Judge James Abbott,
Mrs. Major Hamilton, and Mrs. Cap
tain Phelan, all old residents Of De.
troit Mrs. William r. Wood, another
daughter, WAS well known in the
early society Of Detroit as a young
lady. She was born in Fort Dearborn
about the year 1905. Colonel William
Whistler, son of the Captain, will
also be remembered by many old De-
troiters, having been stationed there
with his regiment for several years.
General .. S. Grant was a lieutenant
In his regiment at the time The
judge and Mrs. Abbott were married
at Fort Dearborn, and their bridal
trip was made from Chicago to De.
troit on horseback. They camped
out at night and followed the Indian
trail, which was afterward known as
the Territorial road, through Michi-
gan. The steamers Sheldon Thomp.
son and William Penn were the first
steamers that stirred the waters of
Chicago harbor They arrived here
together on July 8, 1881, having on
board General Winfield Scott and
soldiers for the Black Hawk war.
At this time eighteen years after
Captain Whistler and his troops first
set foot upon Chicago soil the city
Of Chicago could boast Of only five
houses, and three of these were built
Of logs. Chicago Herald.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
PIGEONS ON BOARD SHIP
Carried Out of Sight of Land, They SooI
Heco.lo TaIrs Pct4

IN ,ho na+,, 9
porte,,aI,th 49, ~ '1 ~ u ''l''N snip
1,ord fn>n ~, ,,. o''I "a ooN'9 navy
ran1an sho n.i 1. w. NC ,, 'lIu, 'ele .
,,iaanr,, ahoan', r,t l',' - nl"'l ..
tle cnmmon ,.arf -, .n "1'I Nv" "1i =, Vi
coonnn tlo ,,,,,rf.ano daa,. =. q
foraca.tIn rrIIa (1vc hod n1". snG
thom ~ sor,o ,,,rt ,,.hiIa ,'" W. w. ~ ~
was sim r,ui.i,,, S,on+ S,o la, ,'', ~
sea Whom on 9racos or 1and Oa ,y, e.,
lost tho }ir,1. ,.aro na1,n@nI t.,S
thrir nricnn ;rno nro,, i.otoenol l'"'l
deck to snn Whit ,hor 1u IIl1 \" w. IA
Some thonJh+ th.,, ,vn,,id ~ 1ooIa
the shin nthors nvrontnI a. noa +1a',,
fake THAR ln4~inrs onI tLon 't VIZ
carrier niganns ~. InI'Gr.,ra ~ All All
were mistalIan so,, thn Hr,,+h.
Comnanion fnr af+or . ~ ;o,.oi,, 90 40
over the nnn rr,.~,, - ~, , ~'t, ,.,i1
to their cap4 2rl .n,tInI dnv'n 80 -
everyday lire frrnv nar,,no w to,'I - y, ~
once and f,nI r. t,o sa 900, n'n 10y ~
hovs who fed tl,..n, fr",,, tGo;n haad,
Thoy cncctanttv ti,+.I ',I'-.l -" w. vs..
docEa At tino. ovn, ,..',.?,,,y Wv
anra NV valL.inJc ahn.t tln ,7. ,,nn0'
nndar TIA l,no.. ,.,,iI1,, st
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
They Gave Europe Points.

Ten Kansas City firemen, who recently
arrived in New York, made the effete
monarchies of Europe open their eyes
with abatement not long ago. They
were sent over to attend the international
fire congress at London, and practically
demonstrate what the United States
could do in the way of extinAlishing
confagrations. English, French, Ger
man and other continental fire depart
ments competed at the congress, but they
were not in it with the Kansas City fire
laddies, as FIVE gold medals, which they
bring back with them, attest. After
the congress they gave exhibitions in
various parts of England with the water
tower and other American appliances
for saving life and putting out flames,
and covered themselves and their coun-
try with glory. 1t is to be regretted
that they were not at Chicago the other
day. Perhaps they could have given
points to the Chicago department and
saved some of the unhappy victims of the
worlds fair fretrap. New Orleans Plea
yune.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
A Big Book.

What is claimed to be the largest book
ever made has just been completed by
Brown q Saenger of Sioux Falls, S. D.
1t is called "Ihe Visitors Register" and
will be shipped to Chicago, where it
will be put INTO the South Dakota build
ing, and every South Dakotan is expected
to register in it. The book contains 90
600 pages and will accommodate forty
names to the page. 1t is IS inches long,
81 inches wide, when shut, and ID inches
thick. 1t weighs IT'S pounds, and it
took the whole hide of COW to bind it.
Through the hollow of the back when
the book is open seven year old boy
can crawl with ease. The board is
three quarters of an inch thick. The
book will be presented to the South
Dakota Commission. i Evening Wis
consin.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
Dialect Literature.

The dialect of the magazines is gener-
ally the worst possible misspelling, with
very little approach to the pronunciation
which it is supposed to indicate. APP
parently the hardest thing for writer to
learn is that dialect is not bad spelling.
Half the Irish dialect, so called, seen in
the magazines is libel on the Irish pro-
nunciation, while, if possible, the negro
dialect is even worse. The trouble is
that the writer's have, as rule, picked
up their dialect from other writers and
know nothing of the genuine article. If
they would go to nature there would be
a marked Improvement in this respect
Globe-Democrat
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
Utilization of Coal Dust.

The London Times gives an &C
count Of process by VIII CHI antha-
cite coal bricks are now being manu-
featured by the London Coal Brick
Syndicate. The bricks are M @ OF
grains of anthracite dust, which are
forced to rOhere by means Of spe.
clal cementlng compound and by
great pressure. The coal dust Is
mixed with the binding material In
the proportion Of 95 per cent. of the
former to 4 per cent. Of the latter.
The compound IS fed i'll a mixer,
where it meets a jet Of steam, d stiff
paste being formed, which is defv-
cred successfully into a series OF
molds under a pressure Of $500
weight. As the mold plate revolves
the charge In each mold is brought
between two rams, which exert a
pressure of two tons PET sQu"~e inch
on each side Of the charge, fc n.ng a
very dense and homogeneo"s coal
brick. The brick, still in the mold,
passes on to the delivery ram, by
which it is pushed out on to a table,
and is removed for the market.
These coal bricks are said to make an
excellent fuel, and to possess a very
high efficiency for steam-raising par
poses. The Times thinks that with
such fuel at the disposal OF the
public there is room to hope for a re.
duct1on in the pollution Of the at
of towns,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
August
Flower

Ny wife suffered with indigestion
and dyspepsia for years. Life be-
came burden to her. Physicians
failed to give relief. After reading
one of your books, l purchased a
bottle of August Flower, worked
like charm. My wife received i'm
mediate relief after taking the first
dose. She was completely cured
now weighs 165 pounds, and can eat
anything she desires without any
deleterlous results as was formerly
the case. c. H. Dear, Prop'r WASH
lngton House, Washington, Va. Q
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter tuan 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.
It's 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
ative; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
It 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
Go. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
STATE OF OHlO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

HTATE OF OHlo, CITY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY. (ss.
RANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he is the
senior partner OF the firm of +. J. CHENEY A.
30, doing business in the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said firm
VII pay the sum of ONE HUNDRED DOL
lars for each and every case of Catarrh that
L mot be cured by the use Of HALLS CATARRH
tURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
worn to before me and subscribed In nv
presence, this 9th day Of December, A D. 1886.
-, A. W. GLEASON,
=, Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure istaken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of
the system. Send for testimonials, free.
f. J. CHENEY Il Co., Toledo, O.
c8- Sold by Druggists, I5c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

Mistress Gnstructing green servanD-
And don't forget, Bridget, every time
there is ring at the bell you must go to
the door. Bridget--Sure, Mum, Oh will.
An can Oh kape the ring1( Philadelphia
Record.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

Ladies needing a tonic, or children who
want van, building up, should take Browns Iron
IPn lrs. 1t Is pleasant to take, cures Malar q
makes the Blood rich and pure.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

If your Back Aches, Or you are all worn ont.
good for nothing, it is general debility
Browns Iron Bltters will cure you, make You
slrong, cleanse your liver, and give YOU a good
appetite-tones the nerves 00
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

II is one thing to tell man he
can't sing, and another to make him
believe it.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

w hen you bury an evil habit the angels
brings flowers to the funeral
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

Beecham's Pills correct had effacts NJ o..o.
eallng. Beecham's-Ho Others 25cents a hoy
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

There is as much love in warning as
there is in promise.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21
" } Cure RUPTURE

God is robbed whenever one man gives
another light weight.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

me man who has the kings word com
mands the royal army. Will
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

W. Cure Rupture.
e. no matter Of how long standing. Write
H IGr lree Treatise testimonials etc, to s. j.
lrice 81; by mail. sl.l5. WV Az -
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-10-21

are exactly alike in all of the points.
History had been searched and wher-
ever an idea of steam locomotion on land
found expression in words that idea has
been given material shape. Thus there
are about fifty engines or models of
engines displayed. The first of these
bears as much resemblance to the loco
motive turned out Of the shops to-day as
the chrysalis does to the butterfly. Hero,
Greek mathematician, who fourished
in the Sd century before Christ, had an
idea of using steam as a motive power.
This idea was based on the principle of
action and reaction. These revolving
lawn sprinklers, so common in our cities,
are examples of Hero's idea with water
instead of steam as the motive. The
principle of the reaction of steam when
escaping through a small oriIice led Sir
Isaac Newton to give expression to the
possibilities of using it in looonotion.
The first model shown in the Baltimore & |
Ohio exhibit is a carriage to be |
moved by steam power applied in |
this manner. A large, ungainly COP
FER vessel, resembling one of those low,
squatty tea pots our grandmothers used,
is set between four high and broad tired
carriage wheels. From the rear of this
affair projects trumpet looking
nozzle. Steam was to have been gener-
ated in the copper vessel and throug Oh the
nozzle it was to have escaped. ReactiDg
on the boiler, it was expected to have
driven it forward Ofcourse the concern
was never built. In all probability the
model in the Trans portation Building is
he first and only one wherein Sir Isaac's
dea was ever given material shape.
The sun., 1893-03-02
THE AVALANCHE.

The Editorial Association of tie
state is under obligation 10 the aux
Ccntre Avalanche, TO the very full
account Of the %ecocnt convention
The editor truly say those who missed
it, lost a good thing. Every editor in
the state should make a point tC
attend tho e conventions; they are a.
much of a school of instruction as any
seat of learning in the state. The
motto, "E piut bus unum," is as
applicable to the interests of the
editorial fraternity as to any political
organization, and should be adhered
to as faithfully.
We heartily endorse all the editor
says in favor of this union; and firmly
believe we are starting on a new era
of progress, witt such vigorous young
leaders as john A. johnson as
president, aud Frank L. DarLum as
recording secretary. We would have
thought the same, with perhaps more
zast, if brother Paridis had been the
successful candidate for president; ;but
we now hurrah for Johnson and
Barnum. Let all editors that have
enjoyed the pleasure and profit Of the
late convention, resolve themselves
into a committee of one for increasing
the membership until every editor in
the state shall enjoy the privilege OF
membership.
The sun., 1893-03-02
TIE 8ANEFUL CIGARETTE

In the interests Of the Younger
Fo.,.on ol humanity, P. Fl. Kelly has
lnt"oJucod a bill in the legislature,
PGoh:b tin6 the manufacture, sale or
uae Il t4e noxious weed known as
"clga cite" Some men are inclined
to make joke of the matter, but it is
to serious subject to joke about
Every few days we read in the papers
o. tina death OF some boy or young
Imam from over Indulgence in the vice,
while we read OF others who go insane
from the use of the chloride of gold
cure.
Some men will touch nothing that
does not effect their own home; some
Legislators may have no boys, and
Others may have boys who they think
die proof against temptation; admit
,ng that their sons are above temp
tatlon, which does not always hold
true, have they no interest in the
world at large; have they no thought
for their fellow bejngs7 Are they
sent there to legislate for the good of
the state, and neglect the most i'm
port2nt Legislation Of all; the protect
ion Of our boys, from the avarice Of
those who would poison them, for the
money it would bring.
Every member of the legislature
should vote FOR Mr.. Kelly's bill; if the
bill should be defeated, those who
help on such a defeat will have fear
fHI guantlet to run, when they return
home to face the grief stricken
mothers, and enraged fathers, who
have to look on h helplessly while their
bcighte5t hopes are being blasted;
while their beautiful boys are being
drawn into vortex from which they
cannot rescue themselves. We have
strong hopes that the members of the
legislature will not disregord the
T:shes Of their constituencies in this
matter.