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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-09-20

M. ]. COLEMAN OF g
Mass, writes After
suffering from dyspepsia
and constipation with I'M
told agony for at least IS
months, 1 am more than
pleased to say that after
using DIR. Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery and
Pleasant Pellets for one
mouth, l was entirely
cured, and from that day
to this 1 do not know,
thank God, what even a
slight headache is. I paid
a doctor on fremont St.,
Boston, in one day (for
his advice only,) the sum
Of $1,000 with s.. so, for
medicine, and derived no
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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1894-09-20
AMERICA
PHOTOGRAPHED.

Twenty numbers each containing six
ten full page views of America scenery
and American sights. 4 magnificent
portrayal of the grandeur and magnifi-
cence of our great country.
IT COSTS MONEY TO TRAVEL
bat you can gaze at all the most interest
ing sights of North America if you are
reader OF the PRESS and will clip the
coupons at cost of only ten cents a
week.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
Politicians at Chautaoua

It has been very generally m
eu on that the Baton Rougs. delegation
from tho General Assembly headed by
MS EXcellency, the governor, who wer,
special visitors at the Lonisiana Chan
tauqua, never once alluded to the nraat
Mofk or the Chantanqua School, with
!he splendid faculty ard ITO enrolment
~. T. .1H grasses, thon@h hey spoke from
the Chautauqua platform.
IL was i-ouls'anr day ]ins!t.ati OF
Legislators day, - they lie: i, aud!
we expected to hear some fine patriotic
addresses on the wonderful history of
the State, which teens with romance
ana legend on that grand theme edu-
cation, and the rapid growth of the
Cnautauqua school, and its enereizing
lnnuence: But the opportunity to ad-
dress a big audience and "talk politics.
possibly made them forget their Chan
tauqua speeches.
Inc Chautauqua platform, from
winch no voice had ever before been
ll1ted, save to champion the cause of
education, to tell of those things that
ennoble character, and to preach the
truth OF right living, became the hust-
lngs OF the politician, where eloquent
speeches were made in defense of the
past Legislature, of ballot-box statfing,
ana where the prospective candidates
plumed their feathers in beautiful cleo
pioneering compliments.
1t was a sad day for the C%hautauaua,
q we trust that for its future good
The history OF that day will never be
Caucasian.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
The Income Tax,
Constitution.

Atldutd constitution.
Some people are under the impression
that the new income tax is retroactive.
This is a mistake. The income tax
clause of the tariff bill states that FROM
and after January 1, 1896, until January
l, 1900, there shall be assessed, levied,
collected aud paid annually a tax of 3
per cent on the amount of income over
$4,000, and that this tax shall be assess
ed by the commissioner of internal rev
enue and collected and paid upon the
gains, profits and income for the year
ending December 31st next preceding
the time OF levying, collecting and pay
ing such tax. The law cannot go into
effect until January 1, 1895, and no in
come tax will be paid until December
81. 1895.
This is the status Of the tax and it is
IN no sense retroactive. People with
big incomes will not have to pay the
new tax for nearly a year and IA half.
In that time they. will grow accustomed
to the idea. and will recognize the JUS
tice and equity Of the tax.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
Not a Final Surrender.

sTba great BATTLE" Chairman Will.
q. Il reported to have said, "is be-
sween the American people and the
crcar Trust. 1t is a battle in which
~ Trnst has taken the people by the
thvoat. and it will never end until we
shrCw off its grip "a declaration of
Nv nr which was received with Demo-
ssatic applause. Son the tariff ques-
tan said Mr.. Wilson later, we have
XXI 4 Democratic Senate, and whatever
hos heen gained has been wrested from
! nrotection body"
Il IL evident. therefore, that the long
f.riif struggle is not owe 1t may be
aid to have only begun, and will pro-
hably be found to have widened 80 as
n include in it's scope the overthrow of
frnsts and the reform and re%construc-
ton of the Uaited States Senate. To
tho business and industrial world a set
slement which settles nothing, and
which only promises to be the prelude
ii fercer agitation and more radical
scbemes Of legislation, is a profound
disappointment. Stability in tariff leg
ialation and a respite from agitation are
essential to the safe and successful pro-
eecution OF trade. They are necessary
conditions precedent to any revival on
ri extended scale of all branches of
manufacturing aud productive industry.
Az Governor Boies forcibly remarked
fIe other day, in his address to the
foWa State Democratic Convention,
tariff reform, cheated and defrauded
Eof the full fruition of the hopes and
e~rpectati0ns held out by the Chicago
platform, will not fail to be c~easeIessIy
aQitated until the pledges of the plat
form are redeemed in spirit and in the
latter. The fight will never end. says
Chairman Wilson, until the grip Of the
Sugar Trust upon the throat of the peo-
BIZ Is forever Observation-Disclosures Sun
Dem.1
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

The Congressional election this fall
will be held under the new election
law, which does away with the return
ing officers. Three supervisors will be
appointed in each parish-one by the
Governor, one by the Clerk of Court
and the third by the police jury. These
supervisors appoint six commissioners
at each polling place, they to be chosen
from the different political parties re-
presented. These commissioners will
make their report to the supervisors,
who in turn tabnlate the vote and traus-
NIT it to the Secretary Of the State.
While the new law comes into service
this fall it will then be impossible to
pass Judgment upon it's efficiency. be-
cause Of the fact that the police jurors
are the appointees Of the Governor, thus
practically giving the Governor two
supervisors in each parish. Not until
April Of 1896 will the police juries he
elected by a direct vote Of the people,
and until after that date the full force
Of the new law cannot be appreciated.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
m Language.

Speaking Of railroads, I wonder how
many OF you understand the va,ions
signals made by the locomotive scream
Ell. l think it you will make a clipping
oi th's and put it in your note book
when you travel it will afford Won some
entertainment.
ne railroad manager took a sheet of
paper and jotted down on il in dashes
the several whistle signals in common
use by all American railroads, accom-
panylng each with a few words of ex-
PLANTATION. Then he read as follows:
One long blast (thus: - mnst
DC sounded when approaching stations.
JunGtlons or crossings Of other railroads,
~ long and two short blasts 0ike
cd Just before crossing a wagon road.
'One short blast Ohus: y is the
Tor breaks" continued Mr.. Holden.
ana Two long ones (like this -
thrown off. " VI
Two short blasts t,sus: - is an
signal, and means .Alj r;eht
l understand while three short blasts
lhke this ---) to be repeated until
acknowledged by the waving of a flag
or lantern, means L want to hack the
Train as soon as you are ready
"Four long blasts ESQ: ---
> calls in any hagman who NAV
been sent out to the east or north:
whlle four long blasts and one short
one I like this:
calls in a 1agman from the west or
south. Us vi
-Four short blasts (tl,us ---->
the engineers impatient call to flag
men, switch tenders or trainmen, de-
handing, why don't you show the
signal fol- me to 60 ahead 2 or What
When a train is standing, five short
olasts (such as these: -----) is
order for Il brakeman to run back
along the track and display a danger
Nicholas.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Mr.. BUatner in an interview the 9TH
err day, said that he did not think it at
all necessary for the democrats to make
u defensive campaign. In his judg-
meDt the legislation of Congress needs
no apology but will justify an aggres-
sive campaign before the people. He
says of tire tariff bill: 1T is not per-
feet. 1t needs amendment and eqnali-
cation. But if the reduction Of taxa
ton. the great enlargement OF the free
list, tn. ahollshing of protective duties,
in many instances enormously reduc-
ing taxes m the necessaries of life be
meritorious, then this is ii measure
which needs no apology"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

1t is strange tn find some men who
baiiot-box stuffing on the ground
that somebody used it against them.
Two wrongs don't make a right.
Ii there was false counting int last
that is no reason why we should
have it again. But it seems that when
a man has engaged in fraud once or en-
joyed the fruits of it, it has an irresisti-
BILE attraction for him. One fraud
an0ther.-Monroe Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

MS Man thar is married t. wOman ia Of
iaaily days and Is full of trouble. In
HID uhorning he draws his salary, and
DID, tlie evening, behold, it is NIL gone; it
&0eth, but he knows not where, says
Worcester Enterprise. He spendeth
ssliokels IN the purchase of fine linens
~ eeyef the bosom OF his family, yet he
slsa zen az the gates OF the city with but
oile slspender. He goeth forth an an
~ ~ HISS, and draweth the chariot of
1as Offspring. He rises, clad in the
1aa}liy garments of the night, and seek
ssA sle somnambulent paregOric, which
sasSieth the c0licky stomach of bis off,
sAoflog. Yes. he il altogether wretched
34ns TIL OF misery. Wide is the road
| III broad is the way that leadeth to
|t'e gate OF matrimony, and many there
M that g0eth in t~iereat.n
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
Effects of Advertising.

Angry Caller Cat newspaper otfice).-
Say. L want that little ad. l gave two
days ago. Wanted an electric battery
IN good working order taken out"
Advertising Clerk. "What is the
matter z Didn't we give it the right
location 2"
Angry Caller" Location be DASH
ed! The blamed ad. overdid the bust
ness. My house was struck by light
ming last night"
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
Will Live At Home.

The Atlanta Constitution draws a
very encouraging picture of the condi-
zion of the farmer in Georgia and neigh
boring States, and declares that he
will live at home" the coming winter,
having raised all the bacon, corn, meat
aud other food products he needs. The
COnstitnti0n says:
The Georgia farmer has been piuc-
siciDg economy during the hard times ;
Ie is not as heavily in debt az heretn-
fore, and the close of the crop season
finds him in comparatively easy ciicum-
stances, with the promise nf we'll filed
barns and the prospect Of %indepen-
Sdence in the coming year. The major
ity of the men who. till the soil laid
their plans well at the beginning of the
season ; they planted more corr ; they
rave more attention to stock raising /:
they lived hard and worked hard /; they
saged where once they had squandered,
md il goes without saying that they
will reap a rich reward fm their honest
toll and self-sacrifice. Not so much
money il going out Of their pockets now
tO North and West for articles that
they can produce at home they are
cnttlDg down expenses; they are econo-
mixing in little things-ntilizing their
timber and their soil for all they are
Worth.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

te il0odlum conncilmen of New
Ss,9ans are being indicted and pressed
w walt. Six of them are behind
sss ne Item calls one of them
5slaerer, thief. suborner, bride taker,
@aecer and tire-bug.n Such are the
sssenes who are put in office by a cor
~, pailot system. Yet the big men
s s pIofited by this system and
Essgsoyed these wretches to get into
81 Ru un whipt of justice aud are
2pRsaoes vt q coniding pnblic.-Mon-
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Common iron is worth three cents per
pound ; watch springs out of the same,
is worth forty dollars per pound: the
difference is in preparation. The same
aretrue Of your mind. Rough, uncul-
tivated, it commands low price culti-
waited and trained it multiplies its price
in the market. Acadia College will
supply this desired training and
cu%ltjyatiOp,
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

according to the medical bill passed
y kle last session of the legislature, all
MSnaen piracticing midwifery are requir-
VI ~ register as such before. the medi-
a. BOARD appointed by Gov. Foster,
.asnln W days il they wish to continue
y euch otherwise they will have to
$50 aps Syamination before said board
&2scnS n,d be almost impossible for
T3se owing to the rigid examination
|&.1y would have to stand up to. It
szeuld~ therefore be advisable for them
5nQuire at once of Gov. Foster where
I'M ~. e q to send their application.
Iheoda Independent.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

We have %contended all the time that
the election law passed by the Legisla-
ture, was no Improvement upon the in
famous measure which it repealed aud
that it was the intention of "the powers
that be" to more strongly entrench
themselves 10 power, aud now We have
the testimony of the Governor in veri-
fication of that OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
Democrat.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

The value of temperate habits is
practically illustrated by the unanimity
with which all fraternal societies and
companies decline taking
men as members or risks who imbibe
too freely.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Seven strong, experienced teachers
will be on duty at the opening of the
college at Crowley Sept. 11th. This
lnsures personal attention to at least 175
students.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

N. o. States: There ia one thing that
tire people OF this country will have to
thank the Senate for aud that is the
fact that it will save to the
$40, 000, 900 on wonlen cloths and cloth
ing. This is the one great schedule of
the bill that will benefit the millions of
tOilers in the country and which they
are sure to s0 fully appreciate that they
will demand a further reduction of the
tariff all along the line.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

According to the philosophy of some
wise patriots it is only %soreheads who
want an honest election, while the truly
unselfisb fins" want fraud to have full
swing. Such a belief implies Infinite
emptiness and ~perversity of heart and
mind.-Monroe Bulletin.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
FOR SALE.

WILL sell for cash or on easy terms the fol
lowing described property, viz:
1. A plantation in Bellevue containing about
sixty-slx arpents, all thoroughly fenced and
drained, with tenant house and outbulldings.
known as the Narcisse Richard place.
2. A plantation situated on the Courtableau,
containing four hundred and forty-two and
42llo0 arpents, about sixty arpents under pieux
ana wire fence and in cultivation, with two
good tenant houses and Outbuildings. The rear
OF this tract consists of cypress swamp.
j., Several tracts of wood land on the BAYOU
Ieche. situated between Coulon's bridge and
Barry's Landing.
The LIST and Cd tracts are rented advan-
tageously for the year 1894, and il sold l will
transfer rent notes to purchasers.
lal6tr W. c. PERRAULT.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

$1,000 wrote the following, which
interest any man who, like
W., waits for something to "turn
sssteal OF turning something up
never knew an early ris-
sasa working, prudent man, care
~ earnings and strictly honest,
ssnlplained of bad luck. Al good
ssssfs good habits and iron indus.
1.nprHgnable to the assaults of
III rs luck that fools ever dream
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Eunice is the terminus of the Midland
branch Railroad, and will be for years
to come. It il the natural centre and
distributing point of 900 square miles of
the finest farming lands III the State.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Learn to laugh. "A good laugh is bet
8teF than medicine. Learn how to tell a
g1tcty A weli-told story il as welcome
M a sunbeam in a sick room. Learn to
skefp your " troubles 10 Yourself.
Ills world Is too busy to care for your
Ailis md sorrows. Learn to stop cr0ak-
ing. Az yOn cannot see any good in the
world keep the bad to Yourself. Learn
IIl0s hide your pains and aches under u
pleasant smile. No one cares 70 hear
whether yOn have the earache, head
aclse NJ rheumatism. Don't cry. Tears
sd0 well enough in novels, bnt they are
I0ntsof place in real life. Learn to meet
|your friends with Il smile. The good
man or woman is always
Welcome, but the dyspeptic Of by
p~Qeifnndriac is not wanted any where,
And ~ 4 nuisance ms we'll.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

1t is estimated that the plague has
killed in the district of Canton alone
10000 persons.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Everything at a sacrifice at Bloci's-
dry goods, clothing, boots and shoes,
furniture, groceries saddlery, wagons,
agricultural implements, etc. Bring
the cash aud take the goods at your
own price.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08
S MALL FARMS
For Sale at q Bargain.

Lot l, Section As, 7 8 r. 1 f, 1874 e5I1OO acres.
Lot 2, Sec. As, same T and R, 204 7sIloO acres.
Lot 8, Sec. As, same T and R, IS 96I10G acres.
Situated in Bayou Chicot settlement, and
partly improved.
These lands have been patented by the Unit
cd States, January Is, 1884, under a re-survey
executed by Geo. X. Bradford, Esq, U. s. Dep
uty Surveyor, and are choice uplands.
VIII sell for part cash, balance on time.
Also W ] Of NV / Sec "a, T3SR1E, State pat
emit to J. d; Haggerty. sw / of SO / Sec % s
Rl W, U. $. patent No. 4245, containing ~ acres
+ OF sc / Sec IL and W ] of sw /, Sec IL, T4S
W, containing 161 7OIl0O acres. This is fine
timber land, and adjoins Marius Landreneau on
the west. Will sell each lot separately, or the
whole, to suit purchasers. Apply to
j. ID. HAGERTY,
d9tf93 Washington, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

The attention Of rice planters is called
to the fact that j. Meyers & Co. have
constantly on hand a full supply Of Irri-
eating Pumps. They make a speciality
OF the celebrated Irwin Van Vie Pumps
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

An excursion for col0red people will
be given from Washington to Lake
Charles on Sunday, Sept. so; fare $2.25
for round trip.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Many Persons
Are broken down from overwork or household
cares Browns Iron BitterS
rebuilds the system, aids digestion, removes ex.
cess of bile. and cures malaria. Get the genuine.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-09-08

Good Service. Prompt Returns.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-11-29
SEE THE PEOPLE

Grow ding up for Turkey favors, just about the way we like to have our friends visit us, and the way you will come too, when once you know the splendid bargains we are show ing in Sideboards, EXten- sion Tables, Dinner Sets, Ranges, etc., etc.
 If we should begin to men, tion prices you would think it surely a fable Come and see the finest line of Extension Tables ever shown at about half usuafprices.
 BROWN & DURHAM,
 Complete Housefurnishers, ORANGE AND CENTER STREETS.
 Cash or Credit,
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-11-29
NOT AN 4. P. 4.


A Sworn Statement From Alderman John w. Lowe. I, John W. Lowe, of the town and county of New Haven, State of Con- necticut hereby solemnly make oath and say:
 That, whereas, the Catholic Standard, newspaper published in the city of New Haven. did on the 17th day of November, state that I, the said John W. Lowe, was a member of an organi- zation known as the A. P. A.
 Now, therefore, I, the said John w. Love- hereby certify, declare and say that the article in question is false in every particular, so far as it refers to me. l am not, and have never been, at any time, a member of that society, have never been identified, either di- rectly or indirectly, with the society, have never attended one of the society's meetings and do not know where it meets: that l am not member of any or ganization or society that prevents or in any way interferes with my voting for candidates for office, irrespective of their religious creed or affiliations.
 JOHN w. LOWE. State of Connecticut, County of New Haven, ss.
 New Haven. November 28. 1894.
 Personally appeared John w. Lowe, signer of the above and foregoing affi- davit, and made oath that the state ments therein contained are true. be- fore me.
 JOHN s. FOWLER, Assistant Clerk of the Superior Court for New Haven County.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-11-29
Important 4 acts,

If you have dull and heavy pain across forehead and about the eyes; if the nostrils are frequently stopped up and followed by a disagreeable dis charge; if soreness in the nose and bleeding from the nostrils is often ex- perienced; if you are very sensitive to cold in the head, accompanied with headache, then you may be sure you have catarrh, and should Gmmediate- ly) resort to Ely's Cream Balm for a cure. The remedy will give instant re- lief. n24 9teod1tw
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-11-29

Mean temperature. 30. Max. temperature. g.. Min. temperature 26. Precipitation. o inches Max. velocity of wind 8 N. Accumulated excess of temperature since January 1. 4S5 degrees: or an average daily excess of l.5 degrees. Total detc!ency of precipitation since Jan- uary l, !2l6 inches.
 U. G. MYERS, Observer.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1894-11-29
THE ELM CITY KyyDERsARrEy.
Beautiful Iiia" ..,.on of Its work-A
 Delie ehtfui Enter ainm ent Yestertfsy

| beautifal Iin., ..,,on 0f Its Work-A beiishfui Entertainment Yesterday, A delightful entertainment was eiver yesterday morning to the children ol the Elm City Mission Kindergarten at their rooms in Welcome hall on Oak street, It was A. sort of dramatiza, ton Of the idea of New England Thanksgiving at grandma's. an idea charmingly developed by Miss King, the principal. and her assistants, ana presenting an object lesson to the children not easily to be effaced from their memory.
 At o'clock the children assembled about thirty-fve in number. in the pres ence of several invited guests, and 1t the ringing of the church bell, wrap their cloaks and draw down their caps dn pantomime) and proceed to church. Arrived In the pews, a brief service or prayer and song Is given, with t talk Of things to be thankful for. Re- aring hence preparation Is made for a sleigh ride lover the river and through the woods' to grandfather's house, two Of the boys adorned with bells playing inc role of horse. while others In long hne make up two merry parties, one Of old folks" and one of young folks" and proceed with sleighing songs till "Grandma's" Is reached, where burns in the Kitchen bright wood fire and where long tables daintily decorated with grains and autumn fruits greet their astonished eyes. Then comes the dinner. at which toast Is offered by one of the little ones:
 Thanksgiving day with it's hearty
 cheer,
 All the good family gathered here"
 Then the squirrel Is fed, games are player, specimens of the work done by the children is proudly displayed for grandma's approval, corn is popped, apples eaten, songs sung around the blazing fire, and grandmother inquires about kindergarten, where the chil- dren have learned the songs, thus making review and an exhibit of the work. Lastly the baskets are distributed, containing candy, nuts and fruit and goodbye songs are sung and-Thanksgiving is over
 
 Every point in the whole representa- ton has been skillfully wrought to inn press it's lesson, and the scene they have witnessed and in which they have been actors, will remain with the children as a fairy memory-a seed in their hearts soil to bear precious fruit in later years.
 The teachers deserve great praise for the enthusiasm displayed in this de- lightful mission work, and the neat and improved appearance of the children emphasizes the value of the work being done.
 The school is daily open to visitors in the morning and visit is an in- spiration.
 Grateful acknowledgment is made to the Welch kindergarten for baskets of fruit, to the Dwight Place Sunday school for flowers and to MT. Oneto for basket of candy.
 The names of the teachers are: Miss Rachel King, principal; Misses Bull lard, Pardee, Beckley, Allen, Dettra, Mills and Baldwin, assistants.