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Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
INTERESTING FROGS.
An Amusing Episode OF the French an
Indian War In 1888.

An Amusing Episode OF the French and
Indian War In 1888.
Boys are perennfally interested in
frogs-boys and snakes and natural
lists
Boys usually make their observations
by means of a triple hook and a piece
Of red flannel, but a boy in Connecti-
cut, known TO the writer, took twenty
eight one day with his bare hands
Connecticut is fine state for frogs
There at old Windham was fought the
famous Battle of the Frogs"
1t was during the French and Indian
war in 175s Windham was then the
most important frontier town of east
ern Connecticut. Col. Dyer, a prom
inent citizen, was raising an army to
oppose the Indians at Crown Point.
The town was alive with excitement.
One very dark night the people were
awakened by strange sounds, and at once
thought the Indians were upon them.
Selling guns, swords and axes, the men
rushed out to meet the enemy. But no
enemy was 10 be seen. Still they felt
a force of French and Indians must be
at hand, for hoarse voices could be
heard calling for Windham's prominent
military leaders.
''Col. Dyer and Elderkin, tool'' "Col.
Dyer and Elderkin, tool''
The town was up all night. When
day broke the mystery was accidental
~ solved. A mile away from the viii
lage lay big marshy pond inhabited
by myriads of frogs. A drought had
nearly dried up the water, reducing it
10 tiny streamlet, and for this scan
ty supply the poor thirsty creatures
had fought each other, until thousands
lay dead on either side of the rill.
This battle made Windham famous.
For years the inhabitants felt badly
leased and insulted by its mention.
Now, however, the story is no longer a
joke but pnzed tradition.
Snakes are as fond of frogs as the
traditional Frenchman who esteemed
them a delicacy. A frog has often
been found swallowed whole and alive
in a slaughtered snake. One snake
known to friend of the chronicler
Jared badly enough by his greed for
his favorite dainty. He swallowed one
frog anu t4lSh SDdFJeu 10 CRAWL through
a crevice iIf a stone wall. Before he
had dragged through his entire length
he espied another plump little fellow
and took him in, whereupon he found
found himself securely fastened down
under the stones, unable to move
either way, and was dispatched by the
spectator.
Naturalists consider the frog very
interesting fellow and other ebservant
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

people have learned curious facts con-
corning these amphibious creatures.
A gentleman living in the southern
part of France had large frog pond
on his ground and was very fond of
studying the habits of its inhabitants.
One day he saw a great change in the
appearance of a certain frog of which
he had made a pet. 1t looked as if it
had in some way acquired pair of the
pulled breeches which gentlemen used
to wear in the courts of James l., of
England, and Louis XIII. of France.
This change made him curious to
know what it meant, and all the more
so when he found that almost every
day more and more of the frogs were
Wearing the same queer-looking things.
BY watching carefully the gentle
man soon found the cause of the
strange. new article of frog dress.
The mother frog, it seems, considers
that her duty is discharged when she
has laid her eggs. These all adhere
together, forming a long chain of many
links. As soon as she has deposited
these on the bank of the pond she hops
away, seeming to forget all about them,
and>they would never hatch out if the
father frog did not come to the rescue.
With no little difficulty he winds these
chains Of neglected eggs around and
around his own short thighs-thus pro-
ducing the appearance of the pulled
breeches.
He then proceeds to hide himself
among the marshy grasses around the
pond until the eggs are ready to hatch
out. Then he goes into the water. In
little while the shells burst, letting
ont the young tadpoles, which immedi-
ately swim away without so much as a
thank youp'
Another very motherly father of the
frog family is found in South Am rica,
in Chilli. He is provided with large
sac, or pouch, which extends over the
whole surface Of his belly, from the
mouth downwarfis. There Is no ex-
ternal opening into this sac, and when
Mr.. Darwin first saw male frog sppa-
rently swallowing the eggs he thought
he was the worst kind of fellow to be
eating his own children.
But this thought was great inius-
tice. On opening the frogs mouth Mr..
Darwin discovered that on each side OF
| the tongue was an aperture down
which the eggs rolled into the sac
| which soon became distended with
| them.
As the eggs hatch out IN this sac the
| Young frogs find their way up into
| their careful fathers mouth, and
/ thence out and away into the pond
| which IS to them the wide -orld.-St,
/ Louis Republic.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
Relief in Six Hours.

Distressing Kidney and Bladder dis
eases relieved in six hours by the NEW
GREAT SOUTH AMERICAN KIDNEY
CURE" This new remedy is a great
surprise on account OF its exceeding
promptness in relieving pain IN the
bladder, kidneys, back and every part
OF the urinary passages in male or
female. 1t relieves retention of water
and pain in passing it almost immedi-
ately. II you want quick relief and
cure this is your remedy. Sold by
Stone & Hassell, Druggist. Lancaster
Wis
stores Sarsaparilla IL powerful
Blood Purifier. The best remedy for
Plmples, Salt Rhe IN, Catarrh. Scrofula
Constipation and Rheumatism.
per bottle. Sold by STONE & HAssELL.
Lancaster, Wis.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
HEARD ON ME STREET.

An Appeal which Produced Not Only a
Bite, But a Whole Pickle.
Two little girls Of eight or nine years,
ragged and uncared for, svere sitting IN
the doorway of a wretched tenement
house. One Of them was radiantly
happy in the possession of a huge GU
cumber pickle, which she sucked with
great satisfaction, while the other one
watched her with hungry eyes.
Gimme bite, Jenny" she said.
But Jenny was not generously in
clined
Please, Jenny"
Jenny shook her head, and said some
thing unintelligible because of the
pickle in her mouth.
"I'l let you wear my red glass beads
for just one bite"
I've got some nice yelber glass ones
that I'd ruther wear" said Jenny.
Several offers were made and reject
ed, and the pickle had nearly disap-
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

\ visitor from the United States finds
many things which surprise him in the
City OF Mexico. When the mail ar
rives at the post office the names of the
people to whom letters are addressed
are written on slip Of paper and post
ed on a bulletin board Merchants go
every morning TO examine this an
nouncement, and, If they find their
names on the list, hand their cards to
the delivery clerk, who hands them
their mail No postage stamps are sold
outright. Those having letters to
mail take then 70 the post office and
pay the postage to the clerk, who
sticks on the stamps himself. In all
public places men are found with pen,
ink and paper, ready to conduct the
correspondence OF anyone unable TO do
it himself. Finally, everyone smokes,
men, women and children, in the shops,
in the street GAYS, az the opera and
even in church
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
THE QUARREL.
To-day my dolly, Eta May.

To-day my dolly, Eta May,
Quarreled with her sister;
And what do you think the sister did
Went an told" on the naughty kidf
No, turned around an kissed herl
I'm a model mother in my way.
try TO do my dcty.
teach my children the golden rule
In all It's golden beauty.
But what do you think my naughty child
Did 10 the gentle Kitty Triggf
Wiped the kiss from her cheek. an smiled
An pulled her sisters wig
was so hoppin mad. you see.
Fdidnt take time to think: an
gave her what mamma gives me
Once In great. long while, you know;
spanked her hard. An, alas she died.
She looked consumption. The sawdust
came
ayin' ali out Of = poor, dear side;
An my bad temper was all TO blamel
asked the doctor 70 make her well
(To the dollies' hospital took herr,
But he only said: II have doAs 70 sell"
An held her up By the hair an shook her
Her head is cracked" he said with wink
She's past all mendin'; her day is quite
done.
MY Mite glrl, don't you really think
You had better buy you another oneyp
looked at him sternly ike this--just so
Cha says my frown is work OF art,'O
It's little says, Mr.. Man. that you know
OF the pain an love of a mothers heartl
" s'posin' your little girl should get hurt.
An the doctord talk like you did 70 met
Wouldn't you give him an answer curt7
Why, you'd be as mad as you could bel"
An most believe that my heart is broke;
III never get over my havin killed herl
For she never opened her eyes nor spoke
After I'd been an gone an spilled herl
She used TO open an shut her eyes,
An say Mamma" Ia the cunningest way,
An TO think I'd have had her still oh. mel
II she hadn't quarreled with Eta May
-Letitia v. Douglas, IA Housekeeper.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
An Eccentric physician.

The Russian emperors physician,
Prof. Zallharin, Is famous for his &C.
centricities. When his is called in to
attend patient special arrangements
must be made in the house. All dogs
must be kept out of sight, all clocks
must be stopped and all doors must be
thrown wide open. The professor, en-
entering, goes through process Of
progressive undressing, leaving his furs
in the hall, his overcoat in the next
room. his overshoes in the third. bis hat
in the fourth. and so on. He allows no
one 70 speak but himself, except TO say
no" or yes" in answer 70 questions.
His eccentricities, however, cease at
the bedside Of the patient There he
Is kind aud psinstaking, and SO success
full that he~is several times a million
afro
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

peared, when the little pleader said,
sadly, with mo!stening eyes:
Il should think you might gimme
just one bite, Jenny, when I--I--you
know l amt got no father"
A responsive chord had at last been
touched. Jenny rose TO her feet with
a bound, and, holding out her hand,
saif:
Come on; never thought of that
I've got another cent in my pocket.
You come with me an I'll get you a
whole big pickle and you needn't give
me single bite, and away they ran.
Youths Companion.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

Mrs. T. S. Haw kins, Chattanooga.
Tenn, saws: "!Shtl0h'S Vitalizer
SAVED NY LIFE Iconssder IL the
best remedy for a debihtated system 1
ever used" For Dyspepsia, Liver or
Kidney trouble it excels.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

It's just as easy to try One Minute
Cough Cure as any thing else It's
easier TO cure severe cold CIR cough
with Il. Let your next purchase for a
cough be One Minute Cough Cure. Bet
ter medicine; better results; better try
g..
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
Free, DR.. Shops Restorative
Nerve Pills.

Sent to any address TO prove, by, ac-
tual test, the wonderful curative prop
critics these Pills have over Nervous
Diseases, Constipation, etc.
Dr.. SHooP, Racine Wis,
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

Fresh Drummer Tin surban waiting
room)- Fine dav. miss, Beg pardon
but is nv cigar offensive 10 your"
Miss Rursl-''No; not in compari-
son"
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

Thoughts stand in the same relation
TO words as diamonds co u gold.
Gold is needed for their setting, but il
r, quires very little.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

Lost wealth may be replaced by in
dustrI lost knowledge hy study. lost
health by temperance or medicine, but
lost time is gone forever.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
rir.t SNOWMAN 10 Sow Won.

MIDDLETON, N. y, Oct 1.-The FIRST
snow furry Of the season swept over
Orange and sullivan counties Sunday
night There was quite a heavy fall
also in Delaware and ChenaRgo eoNn-
ties
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

look upon idolepce as sort of sui
eide. for the man is efficiently de-
stroyed, though the appetite of the
brute msy survive.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
Good Adr,on frou Chln..

Eat At your table rs you would eat
at the table Of the king" saids Con-
fucius. The Chinese sage meant that
good manners can only he acquired 10y
private practice.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

When faith goes TO church to pray
for rain 1t always takes an umbrella.
1t is less pain TO learn in youth than
to be ignorant in age.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
KARI,s CInYER ROOF LII Ia

y ur hiuod. clear your complex, n,
regulst. your RoV els and m~Se >our
Head clear as 3 bell Csc. and SOC.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

for InFants and Children.

"Castoriaissovell adapsei to children that
recommend it las superior TO any prescription
known to me" d. A. ARcHKR, II. D.,
III So. Oxford ST., Brooklyn, ny.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

"The use Of 'CaStoria Is 50 universal and
its merits 50 well known that it seems a work
OF s1pererogation to endorse il. Few are the
intelligent families who do not keep Castoria
within easy reach"
CARLos MARrYF, D. D.,
New York City.
Late Pastor Bloomingdale Reformed Church.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25
An Old Soldier Made Happy

During my term Of service in the
army contracted chronic diarrhea.'
says A. L Bending of Halsey, Oregon,
''Since then have used a great amount
of medicine. but when l found any
that would give me relief they would
iuiure my stomach. until Chamberlain
Collie, Cholera aud Diarrhea Remedy
was brought to my notice used it
and will say it is the only remedy that
gave me permanent relief and no bad
results follow" For sale by j.. T.
Bennett.
Mammon is the largest Shareholder
IN the world.
An extravagant msn is always talk.
ing to mis- wife about the necessity of
economy.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

Castoria cures Collie, Constipation,
Sour Stomach, DiarrhHa, Eructacon, :.
Kills Worms, gives sleep, and promotes u
gestion,
without injurious medication.
For several years have recommended
your Castoria, and shall always continue 70
do so as it has invariably produced beneficial
results"
EDWIN F. PARDEB. NJ D.,
"The Winthrop, 18th Street and It'll Ave-,
New York City.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

After all the joy of success does not
equal that W hicn attends the patient
worker.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1894-10-25

TIE cruAUn COMPANY. = MURRAY sraEEr, NEW YORk.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
49,.
In Memoriam,

Joseph Gibbs was born in ENGLAND in
the month of July, A. D. 1919, and when
ne died was eighty-two years. one
month and six days old. He came to
virginia IN 1881 where he clerked for
several years and then to Louisiana
aoout 1887 where he has been ever since,
following the painting business frat.
then keeping a hotel and afterwards
a carriage making and trimming shop
on tne corner OF Court and Bellevue
streets. He was a finished workman
VINO understood his business in ali it's
branches. He continued to work at If
until the last war. In 1643 he became a
member OF the Opelousas Fire Co. No
.saG had been organized on the 9Th day
OF December, 1898, and as long as he
could serve remained an active mem
per. Unable to continue as an active
ne became an honorary member. Like
other men he had his tronbles, but
ne bore them like a philosopher. From
the time of the sudden death of his
good and only son Joseph, he lost ali
interest in life and often expressed .
desire to be with him in the mvsterions
world. With his hopes of enjoying life.
hiA near seemed crushed by the blow
q he moved about as in the world Int
not of it. '"'
AAiS AACCtlOuIt6 ANU OnlY
Mrs: Leonce Littell, did all she conli
to cheer him up, and flially supplied
every need or want he had, aided and
supported in so doing BY her symna-
thizing husband.
He was q member in good STANDING
OF the Episcopal Church and was faith,
1ul In the performance of his duties "a
such. He was a good citizen in every
respect. When the Confederate war
came on being too old for active service
he o a very active part in CARVING
supplies and mail to the soldiers i'm the
nIetd, for which he was never forgotten
by many in this and the adjoining mar
he was never known to TAI,
short OF his duty. In no epidemic did
desert his town but always remained
and nursed the sick.
About two weeks before his death he
took to his bed. He had all the tender
care that a daughter and son-in-law
ana friends could bestow, but he was
DID, feeble and anxious to be at rest,
and In this state of mind closed bis ewes
upon the world, at perfect peace with
It, ON Thursday, 10th inst, at about i
o'clock p. m. The funeral services
we're held at the Episcopal Church and
us remains We're laid away in the Opel-
'usas Protestant Cemetery. We tender
sympathies to his remaining little
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

We notice that there will be a grand
excursion over the Southern Pacific
road and all it's branches with a rate of
one cent a mile for the round trip to
Eunice on Sept. 18th and 18th. Ronnd
trip tickets on sale Sept. nth and 12th.
we see no reason why Eunice should
not grow faster than Crowley did. II
Is a beautiful location surrounded by
fine farms and prosperous farmers and
with w. W. Dnson g. Bro. to push it
1t will surely make a first class town,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
ST. STANISLAUS COLLEGE,
81. Louis, Miss,

Situated 30 mica east of New Orleans on the r
&N; I. r. begins its 4oth session Tuesday, Sen
ember4 th, 1894. Sep
Located at one Of the best known health re.
sorts OF the Southwest, and in fIs immediata
vicinity Of the Gulf coast, the see.breezes and
summer bathing make OF the College a healthy
and delightful home. The course OF studies
tiffc and Classical, which latter has been lately
added ct the request Of many patrons. The
methods OF teaching are modern and efficient,
this College received awards OF medals.
For terms and particulars, address President
Aug. 4, 1894,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

An Auxiliary White Supremacy
League was organized at Whiteyille
on the 18th inst. with 45 members and
the following. officers: A. l.. Stagg,
president Charles Lafleur, weep e
dent; Alex. Stage, secretary; John P.
Savant, treasurer. Messrs. V. X. Iriop,
6. l.. Dupre and NJ. L. Swords, of Ope-
loasaa. assisted in the organization.
A friend has kindly furnished us with
the full proceedings, but owing to our
crowded and cramped condition and the
press OF other matter we have been
compelled to leave them ont.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Hon. l.. B. Claiborne, chairman of the
DEMOCRATIC executive committee of the
sixth Congressional District, has issued
a call for a meeting of the members of
that committee to be held in Baton
Rouge next Monday, Aug. 81, for the
purpose OF calling a congressional dis
trlct convention and to fix a time and
place for holding same and to transact
such other business as the committee
may deem proper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
NOTICE

Pursuant to agreement had last year, the
Annual Reuni0 OF the Chachere Family will
pc held ct ~Prud'h0mme city on Saturday,
and desired.
By order OF the President.
W. +. BROOKS,
Aus, y, 1871. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25
NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION.
ESTATE OF MICHEL CASTILLO.
No. 53I5.

PROBATE DOCKET, DISTRICT COURT
PARISH OF ST. LANDRY.
Whereas, Eupbrosine Mayer, Of the parish of
ST. Landry, has applied by her petition to
be appointed Administrative of the estate Of
Michel Castillo. deceased, late of the parish OF
st. Landry
Therefore, any person intending to- make O,-
position to said appointment will file the same
IN writing, In my office, in the town OF Qpelon-
sas, within ten days from the present notice.
CHARLES M. THOMPSON,
Aug. IS. 1894. Ut Clerk.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

4 carpenters have taken possession
2k zonr ofiice this week, and the conse-
4aeace a. that we have been very much
MpsdeC in orr iabors, and have been
4pe!led to neglect a paper. besides
1eink late in our issue.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Pres. Barnett has been busy nswer
lng questions from students and parents
aoout the college but nothing cheers
Ilm more, and he bids everybody who
write him. -
Mr.. ,. F. Perley, ginwright, expects
TO be through with all his present orders
toy the first of September. Those need
ing his services will govern themselves
accordingly.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums,
toilet articles, soaps, p~erfameries, ETC.,
1t Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Pres. j. T.. Barrett has canvassed all
me parishes of Southwestern Louisi-
NM and has met with the most cheering
sacceee everywhere he has gone.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

pE: Dnson, specialist, Eye. Ear, Nose
nag Throat. Hours from 10 a.. m. to 10
Rn.#0d1ce with DR.. I. e. Shute, Landry
sereet, between Court and Main. Opel
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Jos. Bloch will astenisfl You III low
prices. He carries Il full line. of dry
gopdSs groceries. boots. shoes, etc, and
III selling them to suit the hard times.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

John t. Callahan, the first of the
City Council boodlers of New Orleans
put on trial was convicted last Wednes-
day. The sentence will be not less than
n year nor more than five years in the
pen.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Five hundred per cent was made on
investments in Crowley in Is months.
+Eunicen will prove a better investment
~ the country is already settled up.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

WANTED Ever ybody TO know that
Mlchard has $4,000 spools thread to sell
~ 5for q dime; also bargains in notions,
ciathing. &c. Main ct. opposite Courier.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Lay aside your prejudice and our
cares for a day or two and 90 on the ex.
cursion to Eunice and see what plnek
and energy combined with a beautiful
location and fertile lands can accom-
plish. ~" ".'on-
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Meyers & Co. have just received
&@eerl0ads of the celebrated OWENS
&4NU Wagons, comprising all sizes,
III, a Thimble Skein and Iron Axle,
Faacl1 they are offering at unusually low
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Nonld you like q pair of Jeans Pants
s5nst looks we'll, fits well and wears
Ms!Il III 40. insist on having . pair of
!s1Ae Hkckskin Breeches.n Every pair
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

An excursion will be run from Nor
gan City to Alexandria ON Sunday, Aug.
18th. Round trip from Opelonsas only
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

II you have to make final proof for
y0nr homestead. call on Maj. B. Bloom
held, United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Anyone having a good second hand
~hre-prO0f safe for sale cheap can find
purchaser by applying at this
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Tuesday, Sept. 18th, Acadia College
Will welcome the largest crowd of boys
and girls ever received at an opening
session of the college.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
sn5e Tor Rheumatism and all pains.
eold BY Shnte & Dnson, 0pelousas, CIR.
4ols0n, Melville, and Blake & burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

The people Of Southwestern Louisi-
ana have never appreciated before as
they do now, the real truth and. value
OF Acadia College in their midst.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

gEs " q. Thompson has removed BIS
sfs were TO the building lately oc..u-
spv Shnta u Duson, on Lar.dry
7$Ssk adjoining Mrs. Clara Perrault,s.
SneaFly opposite LacOMbe's sky.ble.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-08-25

Drugs, medicines, chemicals, patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, &c, at Bailey's drugstore.