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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17

Reductions Hn
Gh6Ddrsm's Game
brio and White
Lawn Dresses
lAMSB|WRGH & BRO. S
Cambria Dresses and Mother Hubbard yoke
Of fine tucks. neck and sleeves edged with en-
broidery. full wide skirt with six-inch hem.
SPECIAL Pn1cE. 43c
Another style. Gretchen waist. cluster Of
three tucks and embroidery. neck and sleeves
edged with embroidery. full wide skirt with
deep hem.
SPECIAL Price. 43c.
Something better in Cambria. Mother Hub
bard. yoke Of nne tucks. neck and sleeves
edged with embroidery. full skirt with deep
hem and cluster of three tucks above.
SPECIAL Price. $50.
Another style Mother Hubbard. yoke of hne
tucks and inserting. neck and sleeves edged
with embroidery. plain skirt. with hemstitched
bottom.
SPECIAL PRIcE. 64c.
Something different In a v-shaped Yoke Of
nne tucks and inserting. finished around with
feather stitching neck and sleeves edged with
embroidery, full wide skirt with deep hem and
cluster of five tucks
SPECIAL PR1cE. nc.
Another style. Mother Hubbard yoke.
clusters of nne tucks and hemstitchiug in be-
tween. neck and sleeves edged with en-
broidery. full wide skirt with hen,stitching.
SPECIAL Price. S4o.
- THESE LITTLE DRESSES ARE -
- ALL sTYLIsHLY MADE OF GOOD -
MATERIAL. WELL FINISHED -
AND ARE WORTH CONSIDER -
ABLY MORE. OUR DESIRE TO -
- BRIGHTEN UP THINGS ALITTLE -
CAUSES THIS REDUCTION. IT -
is ALMOST USELESS TO ADD WE -
- CARRY SOME VERY ELEGANT -
DRESSES FOR INFANTS AND -
- CHILDREN.
IF OUT OF TOWN ORDER BY -
LIAM @B (gR(GH.
8 BRO,
my17 400 400 424. 42s 7TH ST.
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AT 81. 90.

Several pretty styles of Sailor Suits Fuzzy Elan
mel. cloth finish: Flannel and Wool Serge. All ap-
propriately trimmed. Sizes 4 to Syea-s.
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CHILDREN CRr
FOR PITC II z RS
CAS- 7 o RIAs
pQA
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WEDNESDAY. MAY II
& L07 THIR0IP,
, F srs NV
Nc. 25. 40. AND eoc. LB.-BAsEMENT.
BOOKS
|RROw AT 25G.
PRICE, SOC.
instructions in all kinds of needle and fancy work.
,g. Tattins. Crochet Work. Net Work. Wax Flowers.
J in Embroidery and Drawn Work. Only enough Of
18th st. building
i
FINE LIMOGES GHlNA
DINNER. Fish AND GAME SERVICES
AT GREATLY REDUCED Prices.
PRESSED GLASS Ware.
HoUsErURN1sH1Nas. JACK FRosr"
Ice CREAM FREEzERs
We've marked the balance Of our HIGH-CLAsS
DINNER. FISH and GAME SETS at very low prices
In order to close them out at once. They're all this
seasons patterns. handsome decorations and shapes
and desirable in every way We want the room
preparatory to receiving new goods for fall
Dinner SETS.
2Lmoges China Dinner Sets. las pieces. raised
gold decoration.
FROM 1925 TO $15O.-
Limoges China Dinner Set. raised gold decora
ton.
FROM $3.50 TO Sl25.-
l Limoges China Dinner Set. l@5 pieces. hand
painted floral decoration traced with gold
FROM Sl6O TO S115.-
Limoges China Dinner Sets. las pieces. hand
somely decorated gold lace border.
REDUCED FROM $50 TO $780,
Limoges China Dinner Sets las pieces. spray
decoration.
REDUCED FROM S65 TO $40
aLimoses China Dinner Sets 12e pieces, aoral dec
Grafton.
FROM $40 TO $780,
Others at like reductions.
FISH SETS
1 Limoges China Fish Set. hand. painted, raised
paste gold decoration. Is pieces.
REDUCED FROM $50 TO S45.-
2Limoges China Fish Sets. hand-painted fish deco.
rations assorted. fifteen pieces.
FROM $50 TO S22.5O.-
Others at like reductions
GAME SETS
Limoges China Game Set. fifteen pieces. royal blue
border. appropriate hand painted designs
FROM S45 TO S35.-
Limoges China Game Set. fifteen pieces beauti-
fully decorated.
FROM $40 TO $780,
Brown. westhead Moore" Game Sets, thirteen
pieces. fine decorations.
REDUCED FROM $40 TO $780,
Others at like reductions.
FoR BERRIES
Hand-painted China saucers. assorted decorations.
-S1.2O DOZEN
Hand-painted China saucers. nuted shape, tinted
edge.
-S1.75 DOZEN
Hand-painted China saucers. twisted shane. as.
sorted decorations.
1926 DozrN-
Individual Sugar Bowls and Cream Pitchers. deco
rated in assorted styles.
$50. SET
Real China Cream Pitchers. hand painted, assorted
shapes and decorations. Usually 45c.
Dc
An elegant assortment Of Fine Ice Cream and Berry
Sets Haviland. Carlsbad. Limoges and German china
hand painted decorations.
50 TO $50
SUGAR S1rrrRs
Decorated sifters for powdered sugar.
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BLANKET DEPARTMENT

Reports the arrival Of invoice Of italian Silk
blankets in fancy strires Beautiful color combina-
TONS
-$l00.-
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AT S5.B:

Genuine Irish Serge Sailor Suits. long ribbed cuffs
extra wide collar; lined with sesa insure
wear Sizes to years.
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AT at. rs.

AT S6.75
A broad field Of perfect Gems" Some are Serge.
some Cloth-all suggestively trimmed with nsut-
cal braiding and designs. Trousers have patented
fastenings of strength White black braiding
Sizes to years.
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SPECIAL PRIcr. 64c.

Something different In a v-shaped Yoke Of
hne tucks and inserting. finished around with
feather stitching, neck and sleeves edged with
embroidery. full wide skirt with deep hem and
cluster Of five tucka
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17

Sailor Suits made Of fine Twilled Flannel gored
shoulders. gathered cuffs. prettily ornamented neck
piece. perfect fitting Sizes to years
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AT 80. SIS. 30 AND 50:
Many handsome foreign novelties.
AT 81 AND $3.50:
A half dozen styles Of the MILDLY suits." long
trousers Some cloth. used in the navy. trimmed
as like the original possible. Sizes to 10
years
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100 dozen Cheviot and Madras Windsor Four In
Hands. made expressly to order. The very best
materials and newest patterns Put together thor
oughly that they can be satisfactorily Numbered
3oc. s3 for sl.OO.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17

Flat-top Duck Trunks. heavily bound and strongly
made. extra web dress tray.
% 80 32 "A 80 80 40
30 s46o $500 So 80 $3.50 $6.45 $685.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1893-05-17

500 pairs Mems Tennis Shoes. all sizes.
Soc pair.
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Relative to the bad condition Of 18th street
northwest between street and Florida avenue
to which Superintendent Davis of the street
cleaning department called attention sever ]
DAYS ago. which he attributed to the droppin Is
from the carts of contractors, Mai. Moore to-
day forwarded the report of Lieut. Gessford,
who was directed TO look into the matter.
street not to the dropping of dirt from the
carts Of contractors, but 10 the washing of dirt
from the unimproved cross streets and Florida
avenue. He recommends that the street be
thoroughly cleaned and then swept once q
week.
DEFINING ASSESSMENT INSURANCE COMPANIES.
An important opinion defining assessment in
surance companies submitted TO the Com
missioners today by Attorney Thomas. The
opinion was called for by the application OF the
National Union Mutual Insurance Company of
New York. The opinion is as follows:
The act of Congress to regulate insurance in
this District approved January 20, 1887 GA
Stat, 1866, applies not only to insurance COM
panes organized under the laws of this District.
but also to others doing business here. 1t pro-
vldes. among other things, that every
life insurance company, except those or
ganized under the assessment plan. doing
business in the District of Columbia shall
have assets equal TO its liabilities including a
reserve liability computed on the basis of the
American table of mortality, at Az per centum
interest. From an examination of the inclos-
ures believe the National Mutual Insurance
Company is a stock company, that is, its mem
bers contribute a capital and the insured pay
premiums. As pointed out by Mr.. Trimble.
this companys premium rates are graded like
those OF ordinary stock insurance companies.
1t received quarterly. semi-annual and annual
premiums. An assessment insurance company,
distinguished from a premium COM
pany is one which realizes money TO
pay its losses not in advance of their
happening but as they occur. by assessments
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REssEp GLASS Ware.
HousEruRN1sHrSa DEPARTMENT.

HousEruRN1sH1Sa DEPARTMENT
Any kind of Gas Gasoline Stove you want is here
2-burner Nickelplated Gas Stoves with six feet Of
covered tubing.
$780,
3burner Nickel plated Gas Stoves, with six feet of
covered tubing.
$780,
Heavy Galvanized Refrigerator Pans, medium and
large sizes,
IA AND l9c-
20-qt. Pieced Tin Dish Pans.
-l9o.-
We have Jack Frost" Ice Cream Freezers-
the kind that makes ice cream in thirty seconds. We
have reduced the prices to close them out.
- NO. ". W.
Fourtn 18th 81. building
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Zinc Trunks-half barrel top. all mslleable iron
trimmings, linen lined.
30 ~ "a SO
GO 75 $Z25 1896 SS.45
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
DON PEDRO.
Bayou Chicot.


Since the report of having railroad to Chi
MRS. Lola b. Ewell of Evergreen, accompat1-
led by her brother DR. W. A. Qnrk passed
through town on Friday.
Sam Haas, Esq. and family are snjoHrning q
few days ON Bayou Enut.
We are indebted 10 Col. j. l.. Nichols for a
treat OF a delicious watermelon.
Several parties from Opelousas Ltonvllle and
Grand Coteau are at Bell-Cneney springs.
Caterpilars are reported in the cotton at this
place. VIM. Foreman, Esq an old farmer here
reparts they are the genuine.
The pride OF st. Landry the c. NJ. ThOmp-
OpeIousas on sunday, July IS, at y. IN. with
the Upc!ousians. Tle public are invited to at
tend as it promises TO he a great game.
Jovial Ben Megnley and Messrs. II. Milsead
and l.. T.. Littell were here on Sunday.
Mrs. Lob Fergerson OF Barbreck is spending
a week here with her sister Mrs. W. P. Volt.
Hon. Bingham Cushinan with his lovely
daughter, Miss Victoria, is spending few days
here.
Col John Bonds and Mr W. A Stoyal of Bea-
yer Creek were in town on Monday and report
everything lovely on the Creek.
10 for Opelousas on July esd. c. NJ. ThOGp
son Hustlers vs. Ore.ousas base bali club. Lots
OF fun and it costs nothing to see it.
Major Frank Wharton went to Opelousas ON
Tuesday.
notice in the Clarion that it is stated ten
year Old white boy whilst bathing at Bell-Che
ney springs one day last week was accidentally
drowned. have made several inquiries and
from Information learn TO boy was drowned.
For information OF Dom Pedro of Chataignier
will say that our well known bachelor with his
dandy grey still survives: and II Dom Pedro
to ret acquainted with her tDom) and to "Cal'
would say he is nice looking old fellow with
plenty of lucre and would certainly make some
one happy.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Corrupt Federal Officers.

That must be- disgraccfnl condition
of affairs in the State OF Washington,
when President Cleveland is impelled
to summary remove the United States
Attorney, Marshal, Special Agent of the
Treasury, six Special Inspectors and the
Collector of Customs at Port Townsend.
Investigation set on foot by Secretary
Carlisle is said to have unveiled con-
spiracy in WHICH the officials in question
were involved, by reason of which the
Wholesale smuggling Of Chinese and
opium. was accomplished in the Puget
Sound district. Bad reports as to the
management OF Federal Offices in that
section have been in existence for at
least ten years, and the rascalIty has
smirclied politicians of both parties. II
the removed officers are guilty OF the
charges preferred they should be
vigorously punished. Dismissal
from Office is no meet penalty.
Corruption among those clothed with
the administration OF public business is
one OF the most dangerous evils that can
befall nation. Secretary Carlisle can
not be too prompt in dealing with the
offenders. Philadelphia Ledger.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
,RoyND THE EMPIRE PARISH.
,mmunications for this column should reach
lis y later than Wednesday.
Chataignier.

CnaCdISlllCI.
July 10. 1893.
The grand picnic which took place III Cha
taigiicr on Sunday last was indeed 1t perfect
success, base ball, cr0quet, foot races and dsnc-
ing was enjoyed by all 4 game Of base bali
ta..i, place in the afternoon between Chata-
ui.i, rhoys. some from Opel0uSa1 and Vile Plate
all iuixed together. Mr. Henry Outlet beng
captain on one side and Joe IIarde9 Oh the 9th
cy score being 10 and II, Joe Hardey's llilc
Der: victorious.
n. Joe Hardey visited Washington last
We, :.
NJ Alphonse Outlet, sr., is on visit to Sol
lc..; .
,... Is NJ. Agnelly and Eva Fou'enot arc on a
yisl. to Chataignier the guests OF Miss Lillian
Mr.. Willie Ardoin visited opelousas last
W, elk.
Rev Father Clark was also d visitor to Ope-
iOllS,S.
Mr. and Mrs. Ursin Miller accompanied by
their handsome young son Mr.. Mayo are at
Bayou Blue Springs
HE patgo was successfully knocked down at
the picnic on sunday last by Joe Aardey a, u
George Outlet.
match game of crCGuet being played at the
picnic grounds Oh the 18th among six young
ladies, Miss Lillian Hardey cane out vic Orious.
The recent rains have been beneficial to the
crops and all are glad.
We are sorry to hear of the terrible accident
thai happened to Miss Christina Curry i'll Vile
Plate on Thursday last. She was out riding,
the horse ran away throwing her from the bug
gy against tree and fractured the skllll she
is In very critical condition from tile last re-
ports.
Horseback riding is coming in style i'll Cha
ta1gnier, we perceive. Continue young people.
that is right for it is healthy: why not take as
DON PEDRO.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Federal Appointments.

! The President has appointed the CT
ficers recommended by the Louisiana
delegation i'll Congress, as follows:
Collector Of CustOms-T. $. NiiAin-
son, Of the First congressional district,
salary $1,000.
Naval Ofticer-J. &. Snyder, OF Maui-
son, Fifth congressional district, salary
$1,000.
Surveyor OF Customs-StepIlcn Ellis,
OF Ianglpahoa, Sixth congressional dis
trct, salary $500.
Assistant Appralsel--E. =. PrudhOm-
me, New Orleans, First congressional
district, salary $4,000.
Surveyor Genera!-CLai!cs II. Die
klnson, lberville parish, Third congress
sioual district, salary $500.
Register Land Otfice-G. NJ. -.
Brumby, R:clliand parish, Fifth district,
salary $500 and fees.
Receiver OF Public Moueys-C. Z.
Johnson, New Orleans, Second district,
salary $500 and fees.
Superintendent OF the Mint-Overton
Cade, Lafayette Parish, Third district,
salary $500.
Coiner-Gibbs Morgan, New Orleans,
Second district, salary $500.
Meter aud Retiner-Lewis Guion,
Lafoulc:Ic parish, Third district, salary
$500
Assayer-R. l.. Schroeder, New Or
leans, First district, salary $500
Shipping Commissioncr-W. II.
Boutke, New Orleans, First district, sal
airy $1,000
Supervising Inspector Of Steam Yes
sells Matt O'Bricn, First district, sal
airy $4,000.
The delegation recommended the
appointments Of Hon. J. V. Guilotte,
of New Orleans, as United States Mar
shall, Hon. J. Ward Guriey, of New
Orleans, as United States Attorney, and
DR.. j. II. Wise, as collector of Customs
at Morgan City. These appointments
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
LIE DEMOCRATIC DE ST. LANDRY.


On dit que le foin So vcnd en- Angle
terrc ssi5 ct so Ia tonne.
Tont, sur III terre, change, s'accrUit
mllrit, sc perfectionne, vltillit, tombo ct
Sc rcnouvolle sous d'autres tonnes.
SEGUE.
Guy de MaUpassant, lt rnmanclcr
fraDcals qul IL etc pendant uucIuue
temps inferno dams ult aisle .i'uIiCut:,
est mott le GjUiliet'
Alexandric, Egyr'r, IL juilIet-Qua-
trc-vlnGt- clliq cas- dc chOic!& SOnt slgua-
les lei.
La maladie dGja causGe quarantc
dcCcs.
On sc plant huaucoup uu maiqno dc
bras dams nos campa&nes, dlt io Latour-
che Comet celia Went de ct que les tia
liens Qul Ctaicnt dissCminHs eli grand
nomblt sur nos habitatlous sont parts
pour Chicago. Plus de 1000 ont quite
| lecemment la paroisse Latourche.
| Rien de trste CONNIE les champs de-
wastes par la Crevasse Rescue. Ii Y a
un mois, il y await IL de Dagn;tiques re-
coltes; aujpurdh hui, les environs de St.
Gabriel ct la region liz la Nouyelle Ri
| Were, ont perdu toutes leuis lGcoltes.
Les GnoImcs levtes qui les protGgeaient
ont exc emportecs.
Tout est Il vefaire. La nerte dGpasse-
"a 100000.
lie docteur Amick, de Cincinnati, est
l'auteur dune dccouverte pour la que
rison de la consumption qui promet DIES
lesultats inereeilleux. Les Authorities dc
la vile Ell ont fait I'essai Sur DIES ma
ladies' arrives aux derniers DEGREES de i'af-
treuse maladie ct trois sur quatre de ces
malheureuX ont eIt gucrls on cOnsidC
rablement souIages. II est geueTale-
ment reconnu que la decouverte du doc
teur Amlck est un specitiQuo certain
dis qu'elle peut gut.ir vingt pour cent
| die
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
WORLDS FAIR EsKKsa.AyYgERO
PHSTS.


Messrs Boddie Bros, wealthy Chicago gen
tlemen, having the interest OF their city at
heart, and desiring to disprove the fasity of
the statement that only i'll boarding houses can
be found moderate priced accommodations dur
ing the Worlds Fair, remOdeled and furnished
at great expense one of their famous absolutely
fre-proof business structures, located corner of
Franklin and Jackson streets, within short
walking distance of the Union Depots, Thea
tres, Post Office, Board of Trade, SteamsEle-
waited, Cable Roads and Steamboats, to the
Worlds Fair, furnished newly throughout 500
rooms. superb parlors elevators, electric lights,
exhaust fans to keep cool entire building, nam
ed this property The Great Western Hotel, and
invite the public to take their choice OF rooms
for Sl.0o per day, children to - fifty cents.
Elegant restaurant and dining rooms where
fue meals are served at so cents, Or Ia carte
at very moderate prices.
There woulC be less heard or known of extor-
ton and imposition connected with the Worlds
Fair were there more public spirited, fair mind
ed men in Chicago as are the owners and pro
prietors of The Great Western Hotel. Our
readers should write as early as possible to Sc
cure rooms, for they arc being taken uprapidly
st. Paul Daily News.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Our Chicago Letter.
c. NJ. THOMPSON, Clerk.
JEAN r. JEAN,
w, BOUTTE.

". d. BOTCE's CORRESPONDENCE BUREAU, AID
siINIsTRATloN BUILDING, WORLDS FAIR
GROUNDS, July 10, 1898.
Let us warn you about carrying valu-
a0les and more than enough money for
your daily expenses. The sneak thieves
are many, and they do not hesitate to
use scissors and knives in cutting pock-
cts from dresses. The stocking may
not be a very convenient place to carry
your money, but it has one thing to
recommend it-safetY.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Mrs. Palmer has something like $1,000
due her as salary, aud she proposes to
take this money and purchase the Isa-
bella quarter dollar pieces from the gov
ernmenf, then sell the coins for 81 each
(Which they will readily bring as souve-
boys and poor children have IA days out
ing at the fair.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

We want Il correspondent at every
,,.,stDtfice III the parisli--good, reliable
s,srsons, who will give the news, il it il
atsly q few lines. Who will do SO 7
Don't all speak at once. We will make
each correspondent 4 present OF lOO
sheets Of gote paper with name and
ssnsi,,ess neatly printed thereon, and
send lin, d copy OF tue paper tree.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
An dessert

An dessert:
-Prenez done DIES frascs, mon cher
monsieur, insIste la mal!ressc dc la mai
son vous savez, les traiscs, il paralt
que c'est tres bon pour la soutte.
Boireau, yersant dams son assiette TN
grand yerre de cognac:
EFT la goutte done, madame, c'est en-
core bieu meilleur pour les flascs.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Don't buy gig, buggy or pl,Hton I'M
til you have examined and priced those
that j. B. SandOz has for sale.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The children in their building have
been taking trips to Japan, Norway, and
across our own country, through the
course Of illustrated lectures given by
men and women who defote their time
to that work. The youngsters (and in
fact the older ones) were highly enter
tanned.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

The art galleries~-in the American
section - contain very many master
pieces painted by Americans. Ii this
exhibit accomplishes nothing else than
to show the people what we can do at
home, it will have done its work.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22

Ballo'iDg is now going on to deter
mine by popular ballot what flower shall
be designated as the emblem of this
great nation--one known as the Cosmos
seems to take the lead, and as it is said
to grow in all chimes it meets with much
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
Tulane University
OF LOUISIANA.

OF LOUISIANA.
The next Annual Session of the College, High
School, and II. Sophie Newcomh Memorial
College for Women opeus October ID.
Entrance Examinations, September Goth anG
3oth. The college is well equipped with Ii
brarics and Laboratories for Classical, Lit
erary and Scientific Work.
Tho University grants about One Hundred and
Fifty Scholarships i'll the Collegiate and
High School Departments. Each Senator
and Representative in the State has the an
pointmcnt of one Scholarship which con
fers free tuition for the whole course.
For further information, address,
VIM. O. ROGERS, Secretary
july1-3m
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-07-22
JURY LIST.

The following is the list of jurors drawn for
the term Of the District Court beginning Sept.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1893-03-09
WHAT DOES THIS MEAN?
What Power or Influence Had
Stayed Her Hand.
Why Could She Not Burn the Book, as
She Twice Tried to Do?
Certainly This is q Most Singular
and Remarkable Letter.

Following Is one Of the strangest Of letters.
It is from the poetess and author. Mrs. 4.
Heisten, who resides e. i6i Bedford avenue,
Brooklyn, N. Y;
lone day my door-bell rang. / managed
to 90 downstairs to answer II. On opening
the door found on the step pamphlet 1
picked 1t up. went back upstairs and laid IL
aside. not having life or energy TO care to
read IL. read very little else but the Bible
at that time. was so sick. ] was only just
alive.
"Ihad tried different doctors, each telling
me had different disease, till was dis
couraged of ever being well again. For three
long years this had lasted. j could not eat.
sleep or rest, day or night. At times when
would lie down IL seemed as il cords drew my
head backward. My back, head and sides
felt at times as II they would come apart. My
memory was nearly gone. God only knows
what and how suffered Many times, night
and day, when would lie down felt as IL
should never get up again.
Zone day started to make fire; the PAM
phlet lay In sight / took it to use, and as
went to put 1t in the stove II seemed hand
pulled my sleeve, and 1 could not do so.
again attempted to burn 1t, and again II
seemed as though hand pulled me back. AS
had been feeling very much worse, as If