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The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Making Shoes Snow Prook

Shoes can easily be made waterproof
and snow resisting by the aid of a little
parafine dissolved in benziue. A very
little parafine IS needed, and only
enough benzine to dissolve it and make
it flow easily. The preparation can be
brushed over the uppers and even the
soles, and as it dries almost as fast as put
on, the shoes are ready to wear without
any delay. The parafRne presents a firm
waterproof surface, aud does not look
amiss, although 1t will not take a shine
like unprepared leather. But it will re-
sist any amount of wet, and is very con-
venient in snowy weather. The prepare.
ton differs from the bulk of waterproof
ers in that instead of making the leather
stiff and hard it makes 1t very soft aud
pliable. The mixture can be applied to
patent leather tips and to uppers CON-
posed entirely of that material, bat it
takes off the brilliancy of these stylish
articles too completely to be used very
extensively for the purpose, although
when the parsfine has worn off the pol
ish appears as brilliant as ever.-Chicago
Herald.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
The Yosemite Valley in Winter.

Snow storm follows snow storm.
Winter has spread his icy mantle over
the Yosemite. The mighty cliffs and
domes look down upon the valley as in
the summer months, but it is with for
bidding stateliness and with threatening
aspect. How changed the scene and
different the attractions! The smiling
vale is no longer gay with gorgeous
bowers and bright with green meadow
lands, no longer is it resonant with the
Jun of busy insects, the murmuring
luilables of slumbering streams, and the
Joyous songs of summer birds; zephyr no
longer whispers to the pine fronds as he
floats softly through the forest; and echo
no longer repeats the EXPLANATIONS Of
glad visitors. The MERGED rolls its
swollen current impetuously through the
valley, flooding many an acre of the
meadowland-for rain as we'll as snow
has fallen; the woods are hoarse with
protesting against the ferceness of the
storm blasts; the snow-slide holds the
beholder in awe as it races with the
waterfall in its downward plunge, and
slabs of talus and unshapely chunks of
rock loosen their hold of their parent
cliff as water and weather do their work
and are washed with din and headlong
speed down into the valley. It is true
that such terrifying storms do not occur
with frequency, but one such was wit
messed by Mr.. Hutchings and his family
during the winter of 1867, when they
were the only residents in the valley.
On that exceptional occasion the rain
poured down necessarily for ten sue
cessive days; all the mesdowland was
covered with a surging food; large
trees were swept over the ridge of the
Upper Yosemite and shivered into frag-
ments on the granite rocks, and pines
and cedars were blown down and piled
in confusion upon each other by the
wind storm that followed the RAIN
Californian.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
The worlds New Time Schedule.

The Gregorian calendar was intro.
duced by Pope Gregory XIII. when he
ordered October 5, 1882, to be called
the 18th, and that all centurial years
which are not multiplies of 400 should
not be made leap years; thus 1900 was
a leap year and 1000 will be the next
that falls on a century yeai-' This was
soon adopted by nearly all the countries
in Europe. In the Protestant States OF
Germany it was but partially adapted in
1900, and no. wholly till 1774. The
change from Julian to Gregorian reckon
ing was mare by act of Parliament in
Great Brit'rtn in September, 1852, the
third of the month being called the l4th.
New York Dispatch.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure. No other equals
it, or approaches it in leavening strength, purity, or
w~holesomeness. (See U. 6. Govt Reports) No other
is made from cream of tartar specially refined for it and
chemically pure. No other makes such light sweet,
hnely-havored, and wholesome food. No other will
maintain its strength without loss until used, or will
make bread or cake that will keep fresh so long, or
that can be eaten hot with %impunity, even by d~ysPePtics.
No other is SO economical.
The Baking Powders now being offered in this
vicinity, with the statement that they are "as good as
ROYAL" have been shown by the official analyses to be
composed of alum and detrimental to health.
The official chemists of the United States and Can
ada, State analysts, municipal boards of health, and
physicians indorse the great qualities OF the Royal
Baking Powder.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Immense iining Hall for Students,

An immense dining hall for students,
to be known as the Mensa Aeademica,
was opened in Vienna, Austria, the other
week. In it 1000 students can dine
together. The intent of the institution
is to enable students to eat together at a
minimum cost, instead of being corn-
PEELED by reason of their small means to
obtain their meals in cheap and low re-
sorts. The privileges OF the Menss
Academica are restricted to regular sub
scrlbers, and the rates are for dinner,
50. SO a month; for breakfast and DIN
ner. O. .25, and for breakfast. dinner
and supper, s4.75 a month.-ohlcaso
Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
syrupof Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptlyo on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys'
TEN effectually, dispels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup Of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &C.
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy ndagreeable substances its
manyexcellentqualiti escommendit
TO all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in 75c
bottles by all leading druggists.
Any reliable druggist who may not
have it on hand will procure 1t
promptly for any one who wishes
to try it. Manufactured only by the
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO,
SAN FRANCISCO, OAL..
LOUISVILLE Ky. NEW xoaE N. <
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
silver Statue Of a Perfect Woman

Editor Childs, Of the PaiiadeIphia
Ledger, owns a silver statue, the beausl-
fully nodded figure Of a woman, exactly
five feet in height. The proportions, it
Is said, are absolutely perfect, and all
the sixty-eight requirements are fulfilled,
though of course all are on a smaller
scale than the real figure of an average
woman. The woman stands on . Mexi.
can ONYX clock FIVE feet in height, and
the pendlum of the clock is suspended
from her right hand. The statue cost
s6 500.-NeW Orleans PicaYune.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
The Andes Slowly Sinking.

The startling announcement is made
that the whole range of the Andes is
slowly sinking into the earth's crust. As
proof of this La Gazette Geographique
says that Quito was 1895 feet above the
level of the sea in the year 1745: in 1900
it was only $3.50; in 1881, 1857, having
sunk twenty-six feet in the fftJ-ive
years following 1745, and but three feet
during the thlrty-one years which inter.
vened between 1900 and 1881. In 1858
the city's level had been reduced to
$500 feet above the level of the Pacific
Ocean. To sum up the total, we find
that Ecuador's capital has sunk seventy.
six feet in 122 years. Antisana S Farm,
the highest inhabited spot on the Andes
$4,000 feet higher than Quito itself,
which is the highest real city on the
globe), is said by the same authority to
be 21s feet lower than it was in 1745.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Robert Peck, of Dohlonega, Ga,
wanted to get married, but his finances
we're so low that he could not parade tbs
necessary $3.50. His brother-in-law,
who is thirty-fve years old, went out on
the public square, mounted . dry goods
box, made such a strong appeal that the
crowd Clipped in the necessary money
and Robert and Nancy Jane Higgins
were duly married.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
Howss This 2

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for
any case of catarrh that cannot be cured BY
taking Halls Catarrh Cure:
We, the undersigned, have known E. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe him
perfectly. honorable in all business transao-
tions, and financially able to carry out any OBJ
legations made by their firm:
WEsT g TRUAx, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo.
o.
Druggists, Toledo, O..
Halls Cafarrh Cure is 4 taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous sur
f bEies e r. me ner f ggotfIe. so I5Ii b9 ali dru sSds s+'''
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

ACoUeH, COLD OR SORE THROAT should not
be neglected. BRowN7s BRONCHIAL TRocHEs
are a simple remedy and give prompt RELIEF.
25 cents a box.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Many unkind things are said Of the
telephone, but one of its redeening fea-
lures is that you cant lend money
through it.-PhiIadelphia Record.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

~yssssalsrn Il atill supplied Nth wasaF
hen& Bolonon'a Pools. through ~ aqns-
ast huHd b the Crusaders.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

It is prognosticated that Nebraska
will be growing more tobacco than sugar
beets in the year 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04
LuxuREs -.-LEBgsVnLE BLANKETS.

Housekeepers 80 To-, Sd. Carolina5s Pride q To,
Sc per pair. LaaksyiEle Honest Jeans-Hray, Brown
and BLACK &C., A0c. and sec. per yard Jersey
Graz, 81 1.xe. Brown, AUe. q yard; very good.
Wool Yam, all colors, Sc. q hank. Il your dealer
does not keep these goods order OF j.. w. SCGTT
& CO., Special Selling Agts., Greensboro n. c.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

Mary a man who cou int train a de-
cent dog properly conid entity undertakes
the training OF q caild.-Pdck.
The Opelousas courier., 1893-03-04

ana mako your Fowls earn dollars for you. Tbs
rofnS IS. that you must be able 10 detect trouble IA
fhe poultry Yerd as soon IS it appears, end know
how 10 remedy 1t. This hook will teach yen.
IL tells how to detect and cure diseases y Eeed tos
eggs and also for fattentng; which fowls iosaFer ~
Breeding purposes; and everything, inaseat soa
.horid Fnopy "a this subject to make IL profitaoie.
Ssnt nostnaid for txeaty-hvs cents IN ie OF &C.
gook Publishing House,
las LsosAgp ST. NY. chx.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
Wicri story Of the Alps.

After thirteen long years, the
glacier OF Roserlinc, above M%eiringen,
has told the sequel OF an old Alpine
mystery. In 1880, one DR.. Halter
ana two guides OF Grindelwald, made
an ascent from which they never re-
turned; but now the slowly moving
bed OF ice has given up its secret and
brought forth "A dead man-One OF
Or. Hallcr's unfortunate party, but
whether the professor himself or a
guide il is no longer possible to de-
tcrmine. A drinking-cup OF old
fashioned manufacture and a magni.
fying.glasS were found beside the
corpse. The incident recalls, per-
haps. one OF the most pathetic tales
recorded OF Alpine disaster-that in
which "A glacier after many years
brings to the light a corpse, fresh
and young as when death fell: and an
ancient dame-the lover OF the dead
guide-rccognizes her sweetheart,
lost so long. Time has stood still
with him-for forty years he has
slept in the ice-and she, grown old
and withered with burden OF long
life and II UGH so row, recognizes her
lover OF half a century ago,
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
Lucy stones Marriage.

The marriage OF Lucy Stone was
the most romantic thing in her ca
rccr. Having dedicated herself 20
the cause OF woman suffrage, She had
determined never 10 marry. But
Iicny h. Blackwell, a Young hard
ware merchant, OF Cincinnati, who
had heard her speak at a legislative
hearing in favor OF the reform, was
equally determined to make her lis
ten To his suit. On his pointing out
that together they could accomplish
more for woInan's emancipation than
in any other way, she consented to
be his wife, but st pulated that the
ceremony be performed by a minister
who would not Use the word obey "
They had TO send thirty miles 70
hnd one, and he proved to be Thomas
Wentworth lligginson. AT the time
OF their marriage they issued a Joint
protest against the inequalities OF
the law which gave the husband the
control OF his wlfc's property, person
aud children. This protest, which
was widely published in the papers,
gave rise TO much discussion. and
was an ali in the amendment OF the
laws
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
BOYS AND G,x1.s CoNFfRM"D'
Pretty and Imposing Scene At St.
Johns Church, Lambcrtvilio.

L~AMBGnTvILLE. ". J.. Dec. i3.-St
john Catholic church Was the scene OF a
pretty aud imposing yesterday
afternoon when the Right Rev. NJ. j.
O'Farrrl. bishop OF the DIOCESE of New Jer-
sey, sdministerrd the rite OF confirmation
70 about 100 young men and women, rang
ing IN age from eight 10 twenty years.
The spacious church WAS wlel filed and
promptly At 3 O'Clock the candidates, who
had formed in the psrochial school build
ing adjoining tn. church. marched in 10
the music Of the organ. They were met
AT the altar by tho bisnop who, clad in
the W stm-nts b-iitting his Office, made a
fluent address. They were each separately
confirmed and received into church fellow
ship.
The confirmation il the result OF a two
weeks mission just ended and which was
under the leadership OF the Jesuit fathers.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
FLOORING TO THE SUBURBS.
Result ~ Dr. Parkhurst'- Crusade
Against New YOrk's OutcastA

Mourn VERNON, y. Y, Dec. - The
Parkhurst cru,ais against the disorder!y
houses in New York city ha, resulted ia n
Wholesale Influx uf tho inmates into this
city, Youkers, New Rochelle and othe,
suburban villages. The police Of thi,
place arr on the lookout aud have already
rested nave been without money aud were
la 4 pitiable plight.
The notice authorities here, as well as in
surrounding villages, will ~ tast as the
outcasts are located. return them TO New
York
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
CHICAGO's GREAT CATHEDRAL
KeOpcncd and Kcdedicated With
POmp and SpIendOr.

CHICAGO. Dec. Is with all the pomp
and s~plendor Attending Catholic ceremo-
MES Of the kind, ChicaYo's great cathedral,
The Church OF the Holy Name, was re
opened aud rededicatsd yesterday, In she
presence OF an immense congregation aud
y large number OF visiting priests.
Expensive repairs have been in progres'
for three years and the completion OF the
work was marked yesterday by the cele
br"tion OF solemn pontiical mass Ly ths
archbishop Of Chicago, Most Rev. p. a.
Feehan, ID. ID. The sermon was delivered
by Right Rev. John Hennessy. archbishop
OF Dubuque, Iowa.
Attending the service were Bishop Scan
nell. OF Omaha, shop Chotard, OF Vim
cennss. Bishop Jansen OF Belleville and
the newly appointed Bishop Dunse, ID
Dallas, Tex
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
WORTH MORE THAN A HORSE.
Mules Average Higher la Every State Of
the Union Except Oregon

the Union Except Oregon.
If nobility may be estimated in
dollars, the mule is a nobler animal
than the horse, says the New York
Sun. Yet there are no autumnal
mule shows, and even il there were,
il is hardly probable that flower
adorned young women would make a
practi, C OF patting the prize animal.
The only way 10 pat a mule, a cord
ING TO the Texas code, is with a fence
rail or a board. The a who col
lected horse and mule stat sites for
the census report shows tn the av-
erage price OF a mule Is - more than
the average price of a horse. The
ordinary mule in North Carolina.
which owns about 80, 900 or the long
cared beasts. is worth about $50; the
average price OF a horse in the same
State is about s79. Texas probably
has more mules about 200, 000) than
any other state. The average price
Is about 81, or nearly twice the
value OF a Texas horse. In Missouri
mules are worth about s. more and
In Kentucky about s3 more than
iciNNo 'IiJ - it" 1DhO'o bhft wv
mules, or so few that the Statistician
didn't make a note OF them. One Of
these States Is Rhode Island, which
the mule drivers OF Texas doubtless
would think is not any too large a
pasturage and play ground for a fcs
tive mule Of .Outhern birth. Oregon
Is the only State where horses bring
highest prices than mules The ordi-
nary mule out there Is worth $40 and
the horses 81. The figures for Cali
fornia are: Mules, $o7; horses, $40.
In Pennsylvan a, where mules, fam.
Gus for longevity, are much used In
the mines, they bring about 1886;
horses, So. In this State there are
seventy times a maay horses Is
there are mules, which number about
II, 900 A New YORK mule - worth
sDl and "A horse 876. Mules are
nj eS o in New Jersey than in
any other State, the average price
being about SlU6, or $50 more than
horses, / linOis has about 40, 900
mules, OF more than any other West
crn State.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
Hurled Into "A Grave,

CARLISLE, Pa. Dec. -. "A sad accident
occurred here yesterday afternoon. While
Alexander Ewing. an undertaken OF this
city, was lowering the body OF Mrs. Mar
garetta Gibson Mcclure, daughter Of Chief
Justice Gibson, To the grave, the crossbar
over the grave broke while the body was
resting, throwing Mr. Ewing into the grave
the cssket FALLING upon him and infilcting
slight injuries lie vas unconscious for
an hour. Great excitement prevailed az
the graveyard amonx the large body OF
mouruers.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23

EVERYONE knows something he
can't tell.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23

have given the MASSAGE TREATMENT
in Z tOvidt nee tor a number Of years, and al
ways with good success. | cure all Chronic
Diseases, rheumatism, Catarrh, Poor Circu-
lation, Dropsy, Nervousness and Loss of Vi
tally. otc., tic. / also remove Tumor and
treat Int O children. | have the utmost sue
cess in tIeatin6 Skin disease, and where il is
yisible on tho face ! can qua antee a perfect
cure, WI hout the slightest irjury, aud leave
you with a beautiful complexion | also make
A spe salty in the treatment of Female Weak
mes. Will receive patients at my office, or
visit them = their residence. NINE. LON
BARD, IA Carpenter Street, Providence, +. J.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
The Art OF Interruption.

A well-bred Frenchman is nothing
IL not polite. At a recent sOiree the
subject OF ladies' ages was being dis
c3ssed.
"And how old should YOU take me
To be-" Queried a ~iue.looking dame
OF a male acquaintance OF French
birth.
Pardon, ma am, but | cannot
guess" answered the gentleman.
Then, monsieur, | will tell you"
said the lady. Yesterday was my
birthday, and | am just"
Indeed, but you don't look IL"
CALAMITY interrupted the other with
an eloquent shrug.-TorOnto Mail.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
Expenses and Revenues OF Great
Britain.

Great Britain, that is the United
Kingdom, costs about $40, 600, 600
annually in the way or expenses OF
Government. This imm 'nse sun is
made up in a variety OF ways. Duties
on tobacco yield about $50, 600, 600,
and those on tea, coffee, currantS,
r~aisius, imported spirits aud a few
other articles yield about the same
amount. Taxes on the sale OF spir.
its, beer, stamps etc is we'll rs the
tax on railways furnish a large eve
uue. The income aud property
taxes yield nearly 800, 600, 600. In
addition to the foregoing the post
office Yields about $50, 000, 900, while
the telegraph and crown lanis add
largely to the revenues OF the King
dom.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
Denial From Father Tieruoy.

New BRITAIN, Conn Dec. Il. Father
rierney drnlrs the rumor hat he has
been appointed to the bishopric of Hart
ford diocese, and says that his reported
Interview with "A New York correspondent
- unfounded.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
GEMS.

Diamonds, Rubies, Emeralds,
Sspphires and other precious stones
Of extra quality; the mounting Of
same under II personal super
vision, which guards against the
loss of heirlooms and valuable gems
from sending to other factories out
of the city.
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
FRIENDS SCHOOL,
FOR BOTH SEXES
FOUNDED IN 1884,
Is AN EXCELLENT HOME.

Its educational work is not limited 20 school
hours. IL Is a community by itself. The
healthful. moral public sentiment in this class
Of schools can OF be owe estimated. Health,
manners conduct ard morals are first in i'm.
portance The school gives special care 70
Elementary English Education. with a view TO
practical business. ltsdepsrtment in natural
science Is ia charge ola thorough teacher with
large experience; also the depsrtmen, Of mod
ern languages. The most approved prepare
ton for any college Is furnished. Excellent in
struction is gwen in litcratu g. history. civic
government. vocal and instrumental music,
drawing. painting and woodcarving. Gymnas-
tics, calisthenics and out OF door sports are
under the care OF competen, teachers. Courses
Of lectures and concerts free 90 the students
are an attractive feature. The school has q
large hbrsry,ant = il well equipped for its work.
All persons are invited % visi, and examine its
appliances for educational sc, vices. Address,
AUGUSTINE JONES, Ii. b., Principal
The Olneyville tribune. (Providence, R.I.) 1893-189?, 1893-12-23
HU M 3 n r

Or. Humphreys specifics are scientifically and
carefully prepared Remedies. used for years In
private practice and for over thirty years by the
people with entire success. Every single SPECIFIC
q special cure for the disease named.
They cure without drugging. purging or reducing
the system and are In fact and deed the sos ereigu
Remedies Of the w orld.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-10-18

The steamer City of Frankfort leaves
Portland for this city tomorrow night,
and will leave here sharp on time at
9 o'clock on Friday night, as previously
announced, with the football excur-
sionists aboard. The following is the
team that will play Portland, subject
probably to one or two changes: For
wards, j. c. Carruthers, Qeft wing) c..
L. Higgins, Qeft guard, r. Gibson,
Captain, center), r. C. f. Astbury,
(right guard, H. Bell fright wing,
Half backs T.. Spittle Qeft wing), j.
R. Rathom (center), p. Grant (right
wing. Backs: G. Smith Qeft wing,
Prof Wright Gright wing) Coal C.
Adds. Substitutes, ]. Grant, Duncan
Mclean, johnson, and r. Carruthers
The Portland club will play the ma
jority of the team they brought to
this city, and will be strengthened by
the addition of three old association
players. Astoria will go on the field
without Tallant, Ridehalgh or Bar
tholomew, three of it's best men, but
the team is all round a better one
than when it met the metropolitan
players before, and has improved a
great deal in passing play and defence.
A hard and exciting battle may there
fore be expected. Utzinger's fine brass
band will accompany the steamer.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-10-18
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mr.. w. L. Holmes, a well-known
former resident of this city, is staying
here for few days on his way to San
Francisco.
Hon. j. C. and Mrs. Trullinger left
for the Worlds Fair last night. They
will be away for some weeks.
Mrs. Thos. Ryrie and Mrs. T. o.
Trullinger left for a trip to the Worlds
Fair last night. They will meet their
sister, Mrs. Frank Tuttle, nee Miss
Annie Pope, in Chicago.
The daily morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1883-1899, 1893-10-18
EXPENDED SYMPATHY.

do unto others as you would have
others do unto you," is sympathetically
shown in the following lines, the pre-
sumption being that sympathy is born,
or akin to pain or sorrow:
"Gentlemen:-Please send Krause's S
Headache Capsules as follows: Two
boxes to Flora Seay, Havana, N. Oak.
Two boxes to Lille Wilcox, Brookland,
N. Oak. have always been a great
sufferer from headache and your Cap
sules are the only thing that relieves
me.' Yours very truly,
FLORA SEAY,
Havana, N. Oak.
For sale by Chas. Rogers, Astoria.
Or. Sole Agent.