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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
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The New York Sun reports a "West
Slda Presbyterian minister" as giving

The New York Sun reports "West
Sida Presbyterian minister" as giving
d curious account Of bis first MARI
%ge ceremony. The groom, a friend
Of the minister, was young ucwspa-
per man. On the afternoon Of the
wedding day he called upon the cler-
syman. al suppose it does not make
any difference to you what form you
use?" the young man said. Not the
lighvest," answered the clergyman.
WELL" said the prospective bride
groom, Il have looked over number
Of services, and have picked out the
Dutch Reformed because it is the
shortest. But even that is much too
long You preachers can't be expect
ed to know anything about boiling
things down. | have brought you a
Dutch Reformed prayerbook, and
you will see that have knocked out
all that | think is unnecessary.
With that, says the minister, he
left me, and | opened the book at the
marriage service. 1t was network
of black lines. That young man, SO
used to cutting copy, had actually
edited the marriage service, and had
knocked out, as he expressed it, at
least tWO-thirds Of it.
1t shocked me at first to see
prayer-book SO mutilated, but in the
evening | followed copy like faith
full cOmpOSitOr, and the whole Cere-
mony did not take more than three
nojnufnc Ha In1i,rhto1 hn
bride had little bone to pick with
me.
She had had a hand in the editing,
| imagine, for in the promise to
"love, honor and obey" the word obey
had been marked out. But in the ex-
element Of the moment | left it in.
Do you know, continued the clergy
man, that young man taught me
lesson about using gorgeous litho-
graphed marriage certificates. | had
bought the nandsomest one l could
find, and carried it with me, filled
out and ready. When | handed it to
him he looked at it and smiled.
Nonsense" said he; edo you think
I'm an art stOrc?' And he tore a blank
leaf from book on the parlor table,
and wrote upon it these words with
his stylograph:
"This certifies that at Flushing,
Long Island, on Tuesday the 18th
day of March, 1872, | united John
Smith and Abigail Jones in the bonds
of matrimony"
I signed it, and the deed was done.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
People Who Fall Safely.

A fall, as rule, Injuries drunken
man much less than sober one, because,
the controlling power of the mind being
rendered nil through intoxication, the
body falls as an inert mass, and thus the
chances of injury are lesseneq, for
strange though it may appear, it is no
less fact that the most numerous cases
of injury arising from fall are caused
by the effort, voluntary or otherwise, TO
avert the consequences, thus straining
the muscles and tendons. Very rarely
are injurious effects from fall known
in a lunatic asylum, for the same simple
,eason-the mind has no influence over
tie action of the body. And it is re-
markable and well-known fact to those
who have to deal with such cases, adds
the Isaston Herald, that whatever in
jur' ;: are so caused heal much more
RAJ lilly than in the case of sane people,
toe mind having more to do with retard-
ing or assisting natures efforts than is
q 3Aerally known or realized
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
Adva itaoc. of Ir.lI. e.

A word Of praise warns the heart,
arouscs the spirits and energy to &C
complish our purposes. III our pri-
yate intercourse with others. there is
no instrument of power over their af-
fections, their desires, and conduct
so potent to give courage and strength
in whatever pursuit in which we may
be engaged. Niggards of praise are
prOdigalS OF cenSure. CcnSurc begetS
fear, praise nouri-hes love. The
habit Of seeking praise for worthy
actions rather than blame operates
favorably, not only on the happiness
and temper but on the whole moral
character. 1t is a great corrective
Of envy, that most common intlrmity
of ambitious and aspiring men to
supplant Others, to rise above them.
A predisposition to see what is best
and commemorate and show our ap-
probation Of good qualities nccesSa-
rily calls out our own more amiable
qualities and makes them shine
brightly in our character; and on the
other hand, prediSpositon 10 dis
SOSCL NIldU ID bdt anu pose our
errors, whether intentional or fOrtu-
itous, keeps in activity our meancr
and malignant feelings. 1t is better
and wiser, on the whole, to cultivate
the Labit of giving pleasure. In
stances may be quoted Of little chill
dren who have been fogged out Of
naughtine5s and great genius $ who
have been reviled into surprising
achievements. But ii our principles
and intenton are erring or mis-
guided, then if whatever is good is
appealed to and strengthened. you
may gradually stimulate and train
for the cure of what is evil. So il
intellectual efforts are disparaged or
disregarded the spirits lag and inert
ness or lassitude ensuc. 1t was the
habit of Sir Godfrey kneller to say to
his sitter, "Praise me, sir, praise me;
how can a man throw any animation
into your face if you don't choose to
animate me-"
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
Fancy Prices for Bric-a-brac.

There is always something useless
which the rich will buy at fancy prices.
A few years ago it was odd china, Lord
Dudley, for example, giving thousands
of pounds for a china ship, which q
housemaid might break; recently it was
French furniture which had been used
by some person of eminence; and to day
it seems to be rock crystal and other in
ferior precious stones. A vase of that
substance, which is not specially bcauti-
full, with enamcled gold mounting, was
sold at the Splitter sale in Paris for g.,
$40, and a jasper cup, with similar
mounting, for 1852. A 'smoky' rock
crystal ever went for $500, and a rock
crystal goblet for e227.
Things in rock crystal have the merit
of durability; but the material limits
rather than develops the artists. skill.
The constant deposit of millionaircs in
society tends, of course, to increase the
demand for all things which cannot be
reproduced, but one wonders how great
the reduction in price would be if any
general misfortune fell on Europe
great war, for instance, or a great up-
heaval from below. We claimed dura-
bility, BY the way, for the translucent
stones, but it was hasty claim Nine
tenths of the work in them, which must
have been accumulated in the old civiIi-
zation, has irret-ievably persisted; and,
indeed, the learned have never ascer-
famed the fate of the Roman emeralds
and rubies. - The Spectator.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
AROUND THE HOUSE.


Grass stains on white goods can usu-
ally be removed in the following way
Wet the fabric, rub in some soft soap and
as much baking soda as will adhere; let
itstand half an hour; wash out in the
usual manner and the stain will gene
rally be gone.
Much of the heavy bread and cake is
the result Of banging the oven door when
closing it. Close the door as gentle rs
possible. Nearly every one opens it
carefully, but the mischief is done III tile
careless shutting.
Meat should not be put directly on the
ice, as the water draws out the juices.
Always place it in pan, and this may
be set on the ice.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
What is CelluiOid?

probabl y a great majority of the PEG
pie who have used cclluloid these many
years have no knowledge of its compost
ton, and never have suspected that it
was simply paper, chemically treated, re-
duced again to pulp, and then moulded
into its final form of beauty and util-
lty.' The process is not Il complicated
one. Aroll Of paper is slowly unwound.
being saturated with q mixture of five
parts of sulphuric acid and two parts of
nitric acid, which falls upon it in fine
spray. This changes the cellulose of tho
paper into propylin gun-cotton.
The excess of the acid having been ex-
PEELED by pressure, the paper is washed
with plenty of water till all traces of tho
acid have been removed. 1t is then re.
duceJ to pulp and bleached. Most Of
the water having been got rid of by
means of a strainer, the pulp is mixet
with twenty to forty per cent. of cam.
phor, and the mixture is thoroughly tri-
turated under mill-stones. The necessary
coloriDg powder having been added, a
second mixing and grinding follows
The pulp is then spread out in thia lay
'ers on slabs, and from twenty to twenty
five of these layers are placed in hy-
"A eulic press, separated by blotting pa
~, and subjected to a pressure Of $50
atnospheres until all traces of moisture
have disappeared. The French article
differs somewhat from the American be
irg made from paroxylated paper, treated
with alcohol, then mixed with alcohol
and subj cted to pressure. as in the other
case. But the French article has the
disadvantage that it is susceptible to ig-
milton, and that of a very energetic sort.
This usually takes place at about 4S0 de-
grees F., but may occur spontaneously at
u considerably lower figure. It pro-
duces thick, black smoke, but no fame.
Paper World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
l-I-y.nii,Ss on a Grave.

In the cemetery at Marietta, GA
there is an infants grave that attract;
attention Of visitors to that place
There is no headstone, Tut resting o.
top of the grave is glass box contain
ing the playthings the little one h@,
before its death. There are dolls, rliI"
her and china, rubber lall. RATHER
china cup and other toys, On the side
of the grave are three bottles of nt>ii
cine, that which was in u~e, presu,.
ably. during its last sickness.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
The Ladies'.

The pleasant effect and perfect safety with
which ladies may use the California liquid lax
alive, Syrup of Figs, under all conditions
makes it their favortc remedy. To get the
true and genuine article, look for the name of
the California Fig Syrup Co, printed near the
bottom of the rackaGe.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
Saved from Death by Gun.

Bibles, pocketbooks and many others
Ct the like have all been tie means of
saving peoples livts from bullet
wounds, but probably the first time Tor
a package Of gum to act in that role oc-
CURED at Carey, Idaho, one day recent
~, where the life of Dave Evans was
saved by package of gum, the bullet
lodging in the package.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

Berlin has the widest train roof on
the cOntinent-that at ADhalt sta
ton, which is 1873 feet 5 inches.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

Malaria cured and eradcated from the Sys-
tenn by Brown Iron Bitters. which e'tr chss
the blood tones the nerves, aids digest on;
Acts like a charm on persons in general Ill
health. irving new en"rrv and strength.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

For Dyspepsia, Indigestion and stomach dis
ORDERS use Browns Iron Bitters-the Best
Tonic. 1t rebuilds the Blood aud strengthens
the muscles splendid medicine for weak
and debilitated rerSo
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

The Vaadyke sleeve caps which taper
to point ahove the elbow are now quite
as often added to the short open jacket
as the square shaped Russian model.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

Albert Burch, West Toledo, ono, says:
Halls Catarrh Cure saved my lite" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

A poor barber is no. able to shave anote.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
w1ne worth It's weight in Gold.

The champagne drank at the Martir
Craven wedding in New York City ia.
week was a vintage which had nev,
been served in this country befo,
Bottles Of this Wine are worth the.
weight in gold. Bradley Martin bong
200 of these from the Cafe Royal il
London, paying $50 a bottle. Cunno:-
seurs like Mr. McAllister were dclightr,
at this part Of the entertainment which,
to those who appreciate rare wine
was O ROYAL falst
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Pills wi h drink or
water. Beecham's-no Others. *25 cents a box.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

For an GRAN grinder it's a short street
that has no turning.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
" Cure Rupture.

Safe and sound-A fight conducted over
the telephone.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

ORDER may be heavens fist law,
but it isn't the short-terp ORDER
| dwell COu";nr
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

" Cure Rupture.
No matter Of how long standing. write
Cor free treatise, testimonials, etc., TO ,. =.
Hollensworth & Co., Owego, TioSa CO., N j.
Price 81; by mail. Sl.l5.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26

When the goat tackled the can Of dvna
N tie yon ought TO have seen the bnlter fly.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-08-26
LIFE AND STRENGTH

Jfaff,icted with sore eyes use DR.. aacThomp
sons Eye water. Druggists sell al &c bottl
The sun., 1893-08-15
Baseball Notes.

routx says tho Richardson trouble broke mp the
Brooklyn team.
1t is said tha. the New York Club is $1,000 ahead of
tho game this year.
Treasurer Talcott is Al Lake George with his wife.
whose health 10 improving.
Kelly's fntherinlaw is at the point Of death. which
has called Mike away for q day or two.
seen taking to President ByTne at Manhattan Beach
Sunday night
Stencil in running to nrst base in the game at Pitts
brgh yesterday coided with Werden and injured his
left leg quite seriously.
Pittsburgh claims the largest attendances at homo
games OF any club in tho League. PHILADELPHIA,
Brook yn and New York are away ahead OF the smoky
City in this respect
Gil HATFIELD tho ex-New York player. who has been in
tho League this yenr to tho time of It's COL
lapse arrived in town yesterday and saw the New
York. Brooklyn game.
Lachance the wilkesbarre player recently secured
by Brooklyn. reported Manager FoutZ too late to
piay in game He liz strapring big fellow.
about a. large Thompson of the Philadelphias
The Cincinnati Club now claims that II merely
loaned DAub Chattanooga and that the latter club
had no right sell the pitchers release to BSooslyn
says he will take the matter before the National
Board.
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug 14.-The California Baseball
League composed of teams from San Francisco Sacra
menu and Oakland. has broken up The cause Is poor
attendance at tho games. The League was ORGANIZED
in 1881 and this he rst season the full schedule OF
games was not completed
The sun., 1893-08-15

sKA GrRr Aug 14.-Gov. George werts OF New Jersey
welcomed the members OF tho New Jersey State Rifle
Association the state camp grounds here this morn
ing Ilo also extended a warm Welcome to the mem
bers tho National Guard from the District OF Co!u'
bia who are take part in several OF the zig events
that are the programme for the week Tomorrow
the Governor who is also the President OF tho Rihe
Assoc iatiUn will send committee to the railroad
station the teams from the ssventyrst New
York Regiment, who will come here under command
of Capt Edwin Gould to capture some OF the valuable
prizes and trophies Later in the day the rifle teams
from Pennsylvania and possibly Maryland Will put In
an appearance. 80, - -,u =,
much more sprited than ever before. Each team 10
exceptionally to carry OIL the prizes Last ear
the Pennsy teams captured nearly all OF ne best
tokens this they Will nnd very ormidable rival
their shooting There but little match shooting
to-day the various teams ali wanting to practise at
the targets. In tho morning shooting the teams from
outshot the Jersey boys nearly TWO 10 one
The ouly matches of the series that were openeG To-
day were the Perr memorial match and the schrut
zen nllcomers match. These were at .OO and ot'
Yards AZ allowed. the result VIII not DO
know before Friday. Tomorrnw the shooting VIII be
at nknown distances. and On "Wednesday the regular
m ent to- day when an attempt was made to get Gov
Werts bulrs.eye. Although the Governor Is
the Comm and or in. chief OF the National Guard OF
this state the President OF the New Jersey state
Kine Aesoc alton, he has red rifle or gun lhe
scores OF the team shooting oday are as loilowS
The sun., 1893-08-15
GOSSIP OF the King.

Dave Jester east sde sport, writes to NE Sun thns
he " III match Tony Moran TO nght steve oDonneHS
PickAuinny." at l2o-l22 pouhua peioFo any eAue
Offering appropriate purse
Dave Holland has taken John Hickey. the latest 40
question the lighting ranks from ireland IN ehHIee
clubs AK gainsI some l4tr pound man
Itwas rumored yesterday that Jim Corbett has gone
TO saratoga IN OF health and that ne expecu
ance during the past tew days has not pleased no
friends
After an absence of nearly year. George Godfrey.
the colorod heavy weight mas mad Up ms nna 70 re
o'yaliy asking for a match with Frank Chiles, or the
winner OF the Cattauach'o o'Donneu Tight
Sam Kelly wants to know VIII" Bob Cunningham. who
challon ged him recently through TaE SUN does nos
come out plainly and state whether he INTENDS meSt
ing him Kelly that he 10 prepared 70 sign Muc!es
At once the conditions mentioned by Cunningham.
visited The SuS once iart night ana stated tnAt no "
prepared match his man against Ed LoeDe
pponte.t or At i.2 pounds weigh at O'Clock. o'Don-
no added he would meet o1ber or his represent
atye at TnE srS o.ice any might after O'CLOCK Ano
make q match on tho above conditions
I'm Sunday night in y barn nea- Elizabeth. Jack No
Keet OF tins city and Spider lyams OF Eng and foughs
to nnsh with hmal gloves tor pIrse aha se ~, and
Hyams knocse ed out IN the thd round with ieit
hand swing the jaw. The time or the las ronna W.
New YORK beat Tommy Dacey OF the west side in three
rounds
Z,ck Abrams. solly Smiths bAcker and manager.
picked ont nice cottage ra po WSsre CorSet In.
tends to prepare for his night with MehelL as
training quarters Tor smith Abrams snys nS expects
d ~ or two after smiths hSht with Johnny Srimn
Abrams signed agreement for smith to nght DiSSn @
As an assurance u good faith These artoles it aP
pears are void for smith has sine signed TO nghs
said has refused to Abrams his $1,000 although
the latter has asked for it,
The sun., 1893-08-15
SATISFIED WITH THE NEW YoRKs
Ward Will Make Practically No Changes
In the Present Team.


Manager Ward will make no more changes in tho
New York team nor does he contemplate any changes
for next season. He and the directors are satisfied
with the team It stands Ward said to q Sun re-
porter yesterday:
81 have decided to make no more shifts in the New
York team this season. ! am satisfied wth II "t
stnndn and | shall play tho men next year as am
now I may engage extra infelder and another
,utuelder 10 hold in reserve. have eye on two
.ucb men now But taking the team as 1t stands now
shah not tinker with it,
This has been our nrst year together as team.
and IL has taken the time 10 get accustomed
,n on. another The Bostons Phlladephias. Pitts.
buruhs and Covoands. no lead In the race are prac
ncaity veteran teams. which have gotten team work
don 10 nerfecIon The New YUrks nre Just beginning
10 strk their proper gait and feel confident that We
VIII maze sis redei in one thing II in Others and
that L. IN strengthening the cup where was weak IN
tha he ginning Of the season. When We opened had
pIeto failure and King not far behind him then
Secured BALDWIN Petty, and German, and these men.
with Kuse WI, constitute The piehm,ng IN force Of 1.-The the
ar or later. He Is a good man and ought 10 DO we
where he car get more chance. Tho oatchers Will all
be retained. feel that they are a. strong 40 as
main intact. am fu y satisfied with the work OF tho
outneidsrs. especially stafford who came here new
"keiiy's ease amuses me- tirst II Was said that
was Jealous Of him, ana now t 10 said am showing
him pArtay Kelly - a., ragn' M ne nas ,, @ Deen @ @.a1ing g
mi enough chance show his old form The directors
are satisfied with hun: and so am ., ,,, ,,
IN say now that there will be . vast Improvements In
the play OF next years team over ,hht OF ms years
viii he due to tho presence "t team Work and the
S,nadiness gained by ono seasons work together"
The sun., 1893-08-15
NEW YORKS PLAY FAST BALI.
THEIR BROOKLYN RTptrS EASILY
BE1rEN Al THE POLO uROUND.

s,h,rrioa Boston- Pui,ed Back by the Phil
.s.,phias, While the FittseurEhs, In Spite
Of wiun,nr, Are Ousted from Thirs Place
ry the Observation-Disclosures sud Louis
vii, Take the othe- Games - Gossip.
The New Yorks continued their good work
NJ the last two weeks 10y defeating the Brook
lyns yesterday and making the scries for the
local cham pionship tic. They play at Eastern
rsrk to-day and at the Polo ground to-mor-
row. but IN order to carry off metropolitan
bonors they must win both contests. The
Philade delphias beat the champion Bostons In
Ouakertown. and revived the hopes of their
friends The Pittsburghs. though taking q
game from st. Louis. were pushed out OF third
position by the Clevelands. who captured the
Cinoin n ats In hollow fashion. Louisville mado
ono run more than Chicago did. while balti-
more made It possible for the Washingtons to
increase their grip upon the tall end OF the
procession. The results:
new York. 8; Brooklyn. 2
Philadelphia, 9; Boston. g.
Baltimore. IL; Washington. 3.
Pittsburgh. q; st. Louis. b
Cleveland. IL; Cincinnati. g.
Louisville u: Chicago. D.
The sun., 1893-08-15
Only Two Favor,,e. Won Mt Gloucester.

GLOUCESTER Aug 14-Ony two fAvorites caught the
Judges eve first this afternoon The summaries:
First Bace- Five eighths of mil- Bells of Fermoy.
p4 :: to (Corbiey) won: Maggie Richards lO5; TO
Uiank,nsh second: Black iiussar. lo6 to tsimmsI
thru. lime. l?<4.
second Race-Fvir and half furlonRs Beautiful
Bells Iol. to 10 CInnp. won, Eli. no. to ulank.
ins> second: Fngn. l06. Ito (kuchen). third Iime.
Third Race-Seven.eighths of a mild. Blackwood.
JOG rol Uiam). won: Mckeever 10. a TO !Seson).
second; Roseberry III. TO s tTRber) third. Time.
"a.
Fourth Race-six and a quarter furlongs louri.
1922 3 TO UIam) won: A O. H.. 1U7 to lHankins
second. Ella. IO2. To UenninGs) third Time l:2l.
Fifth Race-Four and half furiongs Despair ION.
to (Kut hcnl won: Dart. loa even tlihm) second;
Frank r. HART lol. = to tNe!sonL third Time n5ll1
(R0ss. won; Iceberg. ITO. even thuc,IenC second;
La Juye nlly. lC5. Sto Moshy) third. Time. l:2'.
The folio wing are the entries FOR to-day:
First RAcc-une and one.eiHhth miles: Glenal. Rar-
gain and National 1l;t; jamestown and The Forum.
los; Jrwper. Charles Reed. and Little McGownn l03:
Darling. sS.
second Race-Six and n half furongs: thrte-year
Odds Violet S. 100; G. o. ~. Ioneyno Cirrus date
Minnie Brown cot and starter Pettengill lo6: Miss
Hal, ny. Estei.e +. Fnrget.Me Sot aud shy Ellen lol
Third -Five-eighths OF - mile. Uncertainty
lii; Annorean, 100 Jersey Artieh,. reg Leg Hands
Ed Beaman. md tapulin ln2: Banie Aansneld ana
Chartreuse. 1Ol; Edith Van. ".
Fourth Race-One mile. Sir Catesby. lOT pounus
Fernwood. 100: Drizze. 1906 Wallace g. lo4
Fifth Race-Four aud balf tur!ongs Atlas. Oregon.
Sornerse Arizona Prince Peyton. King b.. Penzance.
Alarm Bee and Jardmo 100; Cutalong ll5.
sixth Race- Fire-eiVhths of a mile. Needmore.
Ptolemy Frnrk :. Ralph. Harry Ireland, Persuader,
Mouteli and Atlanta, IO5: Theresa, lu2.