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St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
KITCHEN NECESSITIES.

When one expects COOL service, it is
an important item that suitable utensils
and elni oments be provided. Many u
housemaid wastes hours of her tins every
week in the almost hopeless search for
busters, scruDbinr cloths and the thou
sand and o1e bits Of fabric that ole
must have about the kitchen. May
housekeepers do not seem to realize that
there are mlay things That require a
little piece Of rag or, possibly, ve:y soft
paper. Olds and ends of CLOTH Of all
sorts are thrown away, torn up or, as
one ovcr-thrifty woman used to do, put
into the heater. In lee ], III more than
one family the appetite of the hot air.
furnace is Unsuitable, an has been for
years fed with articles of great value, if
properly utilizel.
There should be special cloths for
lamps, windows, paint, floors and stoves.
For these latter, worn and otherwise
useless lamp aud floor cloths are desira-
bic. When these cloths are of little
value for their legitimate purpose, they
should be ttro IN into Il dish Of strong
soda water and boiled for half au hour,
when they may be rinsei and pus up to
dry. They are then useful for rubbing
the stove, the hearth or the CRATES, after
which they may still do service III kip
ding the fire.
The good hou:ckeepcr rarely fnis it
necessary to throw anyth!n! away. Her
economy, however, consists largely III
starting right and making one article do
the WORK of half a doze1. Old muslin
may be first used as window cloths, then
20 through the various stages of paint,
lamp aud stove CLOTHS just as we'll as not.
Instead of this, VIC often see the hearth
aud CRATES rubbed vita bits OF snowy
white muslin or ca nbric calClt up III 4
hurry, because there is neither system
aor economy about the house.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
THE EMAND FOR MUTTON.

Until recently there was no demand
for mutton, in the form of lamb, outside
the cities and more wealthy towns, but
now wherever cultivated people of means
are found lamb is wanted. Country
people formerly ate hog meat, partly as
a nece s5ity and perhaps of choice; but
more recent observations among the
better. living farmers show that change
has GENE even here. The farmhouse
menu compares fayorablv with the most
luxurious city livtrs. The number of
lambs consumed on farms has not been re-
ported, but it would be quite consider
able. Mutton has long been favorttc
in country homes. Latterly the more
fastidous country people have sent the
well-fatted old sheep to market instead
of consuming them, and kept the best
young sheep for home eating. Summer
resorts, sanitariums, country hotels and
boarding houses consume large quantities
of the best mutton, and pay good prices
to the home producers.-American
Farmer.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
CAUTION ABOUT CANNED FRUIT.

Now that the season of canned fruit IS
again upon us housekeepcrs WILL do well
to repeat the caution which for5ctiuI
maids need periodicaIIy-to empty the
provisions oat of the c,n as soon as it is
opened. O'tel most dangerous acid is
formed by the chemical action of the air
upon the soldering of the cans,
1t is tnis acid, indeed, which is respon-
sibic for much of the prejudice against
canned food. Many of the reported ac
cidcnts would if they could be thoroughly
investigated, BE- founi to have resulte !
from kitchen careIe;sncss. Tie thrifty
cook who, wishing everything in ample
time, opens her can Of cora or pears an
hour or more before It is pat into the
saucepan exposes the family to danger
which is nonc the less serious because
usually avoided. Open the cans if necas'
sary, but empty their contents at once,
and never set Il remnant away in them tol
future use New York Times.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
How 10 Sc III, Wiud.

Take polished metal sur|a23 Of two
feet or more with straight c lce; a
large halasaw will answer tire purpose
very we'll. Next, above all things else,
choose windy day for the experiment,
but whether hot or cold does not mat
ter; neither will it mike any difference
whether it be Gear Or cloudy, only let it
not be triel in murHy, rainy weather.
Hold your metallic al righs angles to
the direction of the win |, i. c., if the
wind is north. hold your surface cast
and west, but instcal OF holding it YER
tically incline It about forty degrees to
the horizon; 50 that the wind upon strik-
ing it will glance over the edge as water
flows over a dam. Now 81 ght carefully
along the edge for some moments at
some sharply dei2ei Object a1d you wilt
plainly see the wind yo''T;":; over the
edge in graceful curyes.-Pni ladelphsa
Press,
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
National Characteristics.

A Traveller in Switzerland, who
goes in for mountaineering, writes:
We arrived at the village Of Loe"Ic-
les Bajns and were eagerly welcomed
by the villagers. 1t was there that
enc Of my guides described to me the
behavior If different Hat:OnaiiticS
when they Act to the t0n Ct a peak.
A German, said lie, as soon as he
arrives at the top, wants t. knO" the
exact height Of the mountain he Is
on, and Of every Peak around him. A
Frcnchmun goes into rapturcs over
the Wildncs, Of the scenery and the
beauties of nature, and sometimes
accompanies his remarks 10y an at
tempt to embrace his guide. The
Englishman, when he has done" his
peak, plunges hs iCc-aX into the
snow, looks around him, and then
says: Il say, olen the cacks, and
let's have some grub
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
W. BAKER s: CO., Dorchester, Mass.
.Jc1:r NaEe:n'- Political Proverbs

Some stiles of patriotism won't wash.
4 statesman kin afford to do a good
Zeal of sutfcrin fer his country fer five
thousan dollers yc"r.
All tie Legislators in the world can't
MAKE a law that nobo ly can brake.
Hodin Office i. bad habit that is
mighty hard to brake yerself ov.
The AMcrikin I,agel has been knode
o crow when he mite as well keep his
mouth shrt.
A c0ngrt ssman aint ailus infa'iible.
Politics is sumpthin like corn; the
biggest ycrs don't allus grow highest
the top of the stalk.
Farmers has got to know durn site
more about politicks before pertaters ia
legal tender.
When mans party just suits him to
t-y ty. thar ain t enutf OF it left to 1un
a campanc on.
Billed shirts and white collars ain'h
good campanc dockyments, outside OF
the city limits.
The h0rny-handed son Of toll ain't
much het'ern the rest or us, except to
talk about fer lolitikle purposes.
Ide a hcep site rather heer hen crow
th&n sec woman votin at elecshuns,
and they kill CROWN hens whar | live.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
from the kitchen, with shorts added,
cuEniant nuantitu 70 knnn tLnn, in

from the kitchen, with shorts added, in
sufficient quantity to keep them in a
vigorous growing condition. Grass and
clover pasture would be excellent, but
these were not available and not furn-
ished. Nothing seems better for keep.
ing young pigs growing to their fullest
capacity than shorts and tine middIings.
The feeding experiment began Sep
TENDER l and ended December 20. max.
ing 1870 days. The hours for feeding
were a. m. and p. m. Charcoal was
given two or three times week. Au
effort was made to use such food as
could be obtained Oh the farms of Ore
gon. These were chopped oats, whole
oats, whole wheat, barley and a mixture
one-fourth each of ground wheat, barley,
oats and shorts. the rations wero
mixed with enough water to wet them
up thoroughly and allowed to stand
until the next feeding hour. The mix
ture of ground feel was the one best
relished.
The chief points of interest developed
were that in the dry excrcment of pigs
fed on whole oats and wheat much Of
the grain was passed to all appearances
wholly undigested. Very slight gains
were made from chopped or whole oats
alone. The above seems to indicate
that the feeding of whole grain to pigs,
wherever it may be practloed, must bo
wasteful.
Photographic representations of the
meat of the mixed fell lot show a large
per cent. of lean meat in the samples.
The texture OF the meat IL this lot was
all that could be desired. In similar
sections of those fed on Whole grain
there was little larger per cent. of fat.
\ photograph OF similar cuts from pig
Of similar weight, fed exclusively on
corn at the Kansas Station, does not
differ Materially in appe arancc, except in
the amount of fat Ill the loin cut, in
which particular there is considerably
more in the corn-fed pork than in those
of the Oregon experiment.-New York
World.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
The tar Son.iI"tD~.

"Doyou know" said Western con
ductor recently, to Clnclnnt!
IlmcS-Star reporter, that new ticket
collectors ana conductors a:e Otter
afflicted with strange fright: lcs
1t IS SO. l remember the lfSt col!cc
ton L made. Inc uniform was
strange to me and imagined every
body was LOOKING al me ana euyln'
me. L went lAfou5h inc cars as II
d cream ana IL IS Il wonder L dld nos
mss nail the tickets. L lelt ike d
p'lhple cl ar about 10 ioat lhtC
SId'F, "Hilt III PASSENGERS dnpcdltu
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
None But Royal

BAKING POWDER is absolutely pure. No other equals
it. or approaches it in cavening strength purity or
vholcsomcness. (Scc u. S. Govt RePorts) NO other
is made from cream of specially refined tor ana
chemically pure. No other makes such light, sweet
finely favored 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 impuny even by dysPeptcs.
No other is SO economical.
The Baking Powders being offered IN this
v;cinv with the statement that they are " as good as
Roval have been shown by the official analyses to be
comnosed 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 koyal
Baking Powder.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
CABBAGE FOR LATIN4 HENS. 7,

A head OF fresh green cabbage fas-
tened by string to nail in the side OF
the coop just high enough to permit the
hens to pick at it, is an excellent food
for winter, and besides it stimulates and
gives exercise that any healthy layer
must have. This is worth trying.
Cabbage should always be kept in a
cool place, handy to the poultry house;
a supply of 1t should be stored away
early in November. The lime and soda
phosphate contained in the cabbage
plant are essentially valuable to laying
hens when outdoor exercise is out of the
question, and the fields where such sub
stances are usually obtai ned are covered
with snow or ice. New York Indepen-
dent.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
FATrESrNG PIGS WITHOUT CORN.

Corn, the great pork producing food
of the middle Western States, cannot
enter into the problem of pig feeding
throughout greater portion of the
State of Oregon. Hence the attempt of
the Oregon Station to demonstrate the
success of feeding pigs without the aid
of this highly carbonaceous food has an
interest it would not otherwise possess.
No very definite conclusion was fully
realized, yet it is said that some points
were established which are very encour.
aging to those who wish to make pig
feeding in Oregon one of the important
factors of the farm.
Six Berkshire pigs, born March II,
were selected for the expe iments. Up
to September / they were gwen Stops
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
No Hurry,

An incident occurred, during the
recent journey of the luke of Mcin-
ingcn through the country about
Hamburg. which gave his highnc's
much merlimcnt. One Of the officials
of a town WAS received by the Huke,
who spoke Familiarity to him. One Of
his questions was: Il suppose YOU
have not to return to Office tO-daN?'
no." answered tie official, "the day
is anyhow >poiIcu."
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
An Absent Minded Man.

There is very absent-minded attor-
ney in Auburn, Ma. Some time ago he
went to livery stable and hired a
team. When he had finished his drive
he took the team to another stable and
left it. He was we'll known and at
neither stable was any question made.
Discovery came after eight days and
from each stable the attorney received
a bill-from the former for horse hire
and from the other for foarding the
animal. He resolved TO keep his wits
a out him in the future.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
HOUSEHOLD AFFAIRS
A PRACTICAL HINT.

A good cook says she always has a
piece of bacon in the house, and to keep
it sweet and fresh she takes clean white
cloth, wrings it out in cold water and
wraps the bacon in it, then lays it on
the swing shelf in her cellar. In sum.
mer she does the same thing, only she
puts it in the refrigerator. Salt pork
may be kept i'll the same way.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18

0ur readers have doubtless noticed the
numerous discussions by the scientists and
hycieni.ts as to the relative value of the
various baking powders. A careful sitting
e: the evidence leaves no doubt as to the
ruperioritv of the Royal Baking Powder in
luritv, wholesomeness and strength, from
scientific standpoint. An opinion, how
ever, that will have perhaps greater infu-
ere with our practical housekeeperS is that
given hy Marion Harlan1, the well known
an.i popular writer, upon matters pertain
tnc 10 the science of domestic economy, OF
housekeeping, and of home cooking. In
liter published in the Philadelphia La lies
Hone ournal, this writer say:
Il rrl ard the Royal Baking Powder as
the best manufactured and in the market,
80 or as have any experience in the use Of
futh compounds. Since the introduction OF
il into my kitchen have used no other in
making biscuits, cakes etc, and have en-
tireIv discarded for such ru poses the home
nCde combination of 0nt-tntFi soda, two
thirds cream of tartar.
every lox has been In perfect condition
when it came into my han Is. and tie con-
vents have given complete satisfaction. 1t
vs. q q act OF Simple JUS ice III uiso peas
urc. to recommend 1t I'll q ,alltietly to Amer
lcan bousew.ves. MARION HARLAND."
Our Mixed-Up Language.
The very fact that our language is
a potpourri, says the Boston Globe,
explains why foreigners find it so
hard to learn. There is a story told
at the expense of a German lady
teacher at Wellesley College. One
very cold day she came into the dim
ing-room for the f1ve-o'clock dinner,
and one Of the young ladies remarked:
allow cold it is to-day" Eyes" re.
Piled the teacher, 1T has been so cold
IN my room that had to sit all the
afternoon with my feet on the tran
SEM" Radiator she meant.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18

A CCUGH, COLD OR Sore THROAT should not
be neglected BROwN's BROSCHIAL THOCHEs
are simple remedy and give prompt rel ef.
Is cents box.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18

ONE great drawback to our nation
al election system is tie fool tctS to
be nail after the contest is decided
It is calculated that in ninetE years.
at the present rate Of iucrta>e. Aus
tralia will cont lin about 10000, coo
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18
ONE ENJOYS

Both the method and results when
Syrup Of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, clcanscs the sys-
tenn eflectualIy, dis ,cls colds, head,
aches and faver3 and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy Ct 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 and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to ali and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup Of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. DO not accept any
substitute.
CALiFOhViA FIG SYRUP co.
St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1893-03-18

The ordinary life Of snip is Civ n
In Il paper devoted to ship-huildlng
interests a; follows: In the United
States. lS years; in France, 20 years;
in IIrllanu - Years; in Germany, -
years; in Great britain. - years: ia
Italy, - yea 5, AID in Norway, 80
years. Tie annual death rate OF the
worlds shipping is aDout pr cent,
and the birth rae : per rcnt.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07

t;on we returned to Major Sutherlin's
onartmants where we had left the guard.
ap vas INVITA- invited 70 dinner by Major Suther-
LIN " 40 nd ~ for for the first time in many
,,an,n+hS T sat down to a we'll set table
r. wss tr,,e that the delicacies Of ante-re-
bellion days were waning, but Mrs,
Sutherlin informed me that they would
States had won their Independence
Major Burrage's narration proceeded to
relate in an interesting way how he was
exchanged. and how he delivered the
note to young Mr.. Holbrook in Cam
= Wien he saw the account of Major
Sutherlin's death he recalled the incl
dent and determined to ascertain if the
account at the Continental bank was ever
settled By writing to Yale college he
fonnd that Levi Holbrook, Jr, was a
LAWYER in New York city, He wrote to
Mr.. Holbrook, and in return received a
very interesting letter in which it was
stated that as Soon as practicable after
the close of the war, Major Sutberlin had
paid ali his debts to the Continental
hank In return the banks assisted him
in retrieving his fortune.
One interesting fact Dr, Burrage heard
of afterwards. When jefferson Davis and
his cabinet fed from Richmond they
came to Danville, and their held meet
ing in Major Sutherlin's house. But Mr..
Holbrook shut himself up in his rooms,
and would not even come out to his
meals for fear of meeting the arch
traitor,n as he called Davis.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07
Maine historical Society.

The library of the society, Baxter hall,
will be closed on Friday and Saturday Of
this week, on account of the society's
annual excursion, which will be this
year, as has been already stated in our
columns, to the home of Sir William
Pepperell, at Kittery Point, and other
points of interest in the.vicinity of the
Piscataquis river. Should the weather
prove fine it is expected there will be a
large and notable gathering. Messrs.
William B. Trask, John Ward Dean,
Samuel A. Drake, Frank w. Hackett,
John Albee and other prominent histo-
rians and antiquarians have signifed
their intention of being present. The
headquarters of the society will be at
the Champerhown house.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07
A LADY BARBER.
The Center Sex the Finest
IOnsOriaI Artists.
THE BEST REPRESENTATIVE OF
THE ART IN THIS COUNTRY.
Some Things She Has To Say Which
Make Interesting Reading.

If there is anything which woman is
calculated to do better than man, it is
in the care of and attention to the hair.
Her natural skill and taste make her
pre-eminently mans superior This ex-
plains the great popularity of Mrs. G. v.
Wentworth, who stands easily the fore
most tonsorial artist in this country.
Seen at her tonsorial parlors, at Main
Street, Waterville, Maine, she said:
am well and strong again now. For
the past two years my health has been SO
poor | could not do my work, could not
walk across the house, in fact. | got so
feeble that the best doctors in this city
said if I went to sleep on my left aside
I would never wake again.
II heard of DIR. Greeene's Nervura blood
and nerve remedy and thought 1 would
try it, and when had taken one bottle
/ was very much better. / have taken
four bottles of this remarkable medicine
and it has done me more good than any
medicine | ever took
II am now able to do my work and
have gained twenty-five pounds in
weight. / cannot say, enough in its
praise.n
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07

The singular thing is that all the doc
tors in the city gave Mrs. Wentworth up
as incurable, saying that she could not
possibly live. Now that they have seen
the wonders performed by this, great and
valuable medicine, there is no doubt that
they are prescribing and giving DR..
Greene's Nervura blood and nerve remedy
for every disease. It certainly cures more
diseases than any other remedy ever dis
covered, and physicians and druggists are
recommending it all over the country as
the best of all medicines-the ideal
remedy, in fact, to invigorate the blood,
strengthen the nerves and start up
healthy action of the liver, kidneys and
bowels.
Use this remedy now and it will make
you strong and well-in fact put you in
perfect health again. It is purely vege-
table and harmless, and druggists keep it
for 100 1t is the prescription and dis
coyery of the famous physician Or. Greene
successful specialist in curing all forms
of nervous and chronic diseases and he
can be consulted free, personally or by
letter
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07

DEATHS.

In this city. Sept. g. Mrs. Rhoda A., widow Of
months days.
Funeral On Friday afternoon at 2.3o o'clock,
from the residence Of her. her aaugh'er' MIS- John
Wendell &. Baker.
Notice of funeral hereafter
In this city, Sept. 6, Susie M. youngest daugh-
ter OF Mary W. and the late j. R. Grfbbon, aged
funeral on Friday afternoon at ESQ O'Clock.
Iu this city, Sept. s, John H. Leopold.
Funeral on Friday forenoon at $50 o'clk,
from No. "a Winter street. Requiem high mass
In this city. Sept 8, Hannah A.. Oldest daugh-
ter Of Patrick aud Mary Lyden, aged 20 years
Funeral Friday morning at $50 O'Clock,
at st Dominics Church at O'Clock:
child of Of John JONI W. and Eva NJ Mcclellan. aged
Funeral Friday afternoon at ? O'Clock, from
No. 20 Tate street.
At Stroudwater, Sept. 6. Geo. w. Cobb, aged
Funeral services on Friday afternoon at 2
O'Clock. from her late residence. Stroudwater.
In Gorhanl, Sept. 6, Rev. Joseph Colby, aged
80 years months days.
at the M. E. Church. School street. Gorham
In Harpswell Sept. 8, William H. johnson Of
HarpSWell and Miss Lucy Marks OF Ph1psDurg.
In Lubec, Sept. Q. Maud Veloa, only child Of
William and Sarah Mcbride of Portland, aged
1 wear months
in Buffalo. N. Y, Sept 2, Mrs, Jane G. Mead,
widow of the late Rev. Asa Mead. OF Bruins
months. She was formerly of Gorham, Maine,
and sister of Edward Gould of PORTLAND.
In Saco, Sept. 5, Charles H. Granger, aged ii
years months.
In Saco, Sept. 4, Mrs. Eliza Moulton, aged SO
years months.
In Saco. Sept. 4, Miss Elizabeth v. Nelson.
In Saco, Sept. 4. James Beatty. aged ID years
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07
MARRIAGES.

In this city. by Rev. G. I. KERN; assisted by
Rev. w. M. Kimmell, Rev. Howard A.
AMarkby of Buffalo, N. Y, and Miss Angle M.
In this city. Sept. 6. by Rev. J. G., Merrill,
Frank E. Pickett and Miss Ida F. Bnrnham
r. In this city. Sept. A. at the Congress 81. M. +;
parsonage, by Rev. Geo. d. Lindsay, 3: Howard
land.
In Saco, Sept. s, s. Winfield Bunker Of Bidde
ford and Miss Isabel NJ. Cummings OF saco.
IN Union. Sept 5, Chas. j. morton, iornefly
Union.
- In West Auburn, Sept. 8. Geo. 0. Bradbury OF
turner and Miss Julia A. Woodward o. Minot.
r, In BoWdoin, Aug. 81 by Rev. Geo. Plummer,
Frank l Harris and Mrs Lillian Cogan, both OF
IN Auburn, Aug. %. Fred A. Jordan OF I, Ne
c cns1 fa and Miss Lila Estes OF New Giou-
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1893-09-07
A Memorial to DR.. Torsey.

The old students and friends of the
late Rev. Henry P. Torsey, ID, LID,
propose to erect a monument over his
grave. They would also enter in the
wall in Deering Chapel, at the Seminary,
tablet beneath his portrait lately given
to the school by Mrs. Torsey, 'or erect
any other suitable memorial. Mr.. B. M.
Eastman of Portland, of the firm of
Eastman Bros. & Bancroft, will receive
subscriptions, which are called for by
Roscoe Sanderson, James Roscoe Day
and Roscoe L. Greene, the committee of
the alumni.