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The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

The Bank of Thibodaux will soon
begin TIE erection of its new building
on the lot located ut the corner of
Main and st. Louis Streets. The cons
tractor is already here, and making
the necessary preparations. AS soon
IS completed, the banking business
now located on the corner Of Market
and St. Louis Streets, will be carried
on in this new building.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Mrs. @. Ganthreanx the popular
Milllner of St. Philip St. announces to
the public and her many customers
that she has received her winter hats
Tor ladies of the latest and most
fashionable patterns.
Give her a call. O-27-94.-2m
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Every person owning a horse or &
mule. Should have DR.. Sylvester's
Speeitic toy Bots, Collcs and Tympa-
nites-..A stitch in time V nine"
For sale ut Thibcdeaux Drug Store.
l0-l3-94-3m.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

The crop on Ridgefield plantation
gust above Tilibodaux made an aver
age yield of 100 pounds OF first and
second sugar per ton. the best yield
ever made OF the place. MI. Frank
Nv. Nichols thinks that this excellent
yield is due to the cane shredder he
put mp this year.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Mr.. E. [. Morvant got through cut
ding care on Webre plantation on
fSunday, hauling on Monday, and
grinding on Tuesday with the largest
crop ev.r made on the place.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

The Euge,ran Bros, the popular la
kers Of our town, have bought out the
cake fixtures of Mr.. Alois Weissen-
thanner. and are now prepared to do
anything in that line, from the smallest
dry cake to the largest wedding cake.
Prices moderate. Don't fail to give
them 4 call. l1-3-94-2m.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

nose who have not paid their tax
n LOT this year, have up TO the 31st
AS AS TO pay them without extra cost.
a'ei that time interest will run on
m"ns at the rate of 2 per cent per
mouth. If you wish to save costs,
ead pay. ~ 'o"0 ~
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

DR.. ~Sylvester's Specific for Bots.
Colics and Tvmpanites in Horses and
Mules Is the best remedy that science
ever discovered. For sale bv Thib0-
deaux Drug Store. 10-13-94-3m.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22
A New Firm.
Thib0daux. La Dec. 18th. 1894.

T~hib0daux. La Dec. 18th. 1894.
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.
beg 20 inform nv many friends and
customers that cn january Let 1895. | will
transfer my complete stock nf merchandise
to my sous, and hope that the same favors
extended to me in the past. will be shown to
them. Yours respectfully,
ELLIS BRACD.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

PHYSICIANS highly recommend DIR.
nsivester's Specific for Bots, Coles and
i,mpanlfeS in Horses and Mules. For
sale at lllIbodeaux Drug Store.
10-13-94-3m
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22
To WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN.

We beg to inform our many friends
and the public, that on and after January
LIST, 1895, we will continue the business now
carried Oh by Ellis Braud under the new
firm Name OF Ellis Brands Sons, on a strictly
cash system, thereby enabling us to sell
goods at very small profits. We solicit your
patronage. and q call will convince you OF
the many advantages that we will be able to
offer you under the cash system.
Yours respectfully,
ELLIS BRAUD'S SONS.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Nh. !. S. Seeley had a breakdown
lis Forest Grove plantation on
Tr;aav Of last week just as he was
eating through grinding. He hauled
orer to Brousseau plantation, on last
Saturday, the remaining cane which
he sold by the ton.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Ashland plantation of Terrebonne,
belonging 10 Caillouet and Maginnis,
Awill make over two million pounds OF
Sugar this year, They are through
grinding.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

ne ROYAL Reception Cigar is the
~ iUctS. Cigar on the market to-day.
h. all nand made, and is pronounced
~ experts to be a superb smoker.
10-l3-gi- Pm.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Tue !evee between town and tn,
Sa'ilolic Church is now finished. It's
" s""' piece of work. The convicts
"st Row working the levee on the front
vi %lhlhodaux, and will soon fnisi, it.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

In spite of threatening rain. on Sun
day. the rood weather still continues,
with a moderate cold wave.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

We have a splendid market of fresh
.nd salt water fish every Friday in
T%h;ho1aux. The fish is SO plentiful
.ane,,mes that the fish vendors are
"oahle to dispose of it all.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22
LOCAL NEWS.

,ur next Issue will be too late,
nov wish you Ii and all IA MER-
ny CHRISTMAS.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

aaa..,,o,s C;s.crn SIS. 1900 Gallons, SO
ig - ;;ros, 60 Perdido st. New Orleans
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

connaissears of Il good cigar smoke
+he G. I. Beauregard's Favori:e. and
nronouuce It fine. 1t IAN be found at
- saloon. 1913 94-2m.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Fall vegetables are now beginning
TO be plentiful III town.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Wild ducks begin TO be plentiful on
our market.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

District Court has been il session
again this week, trying civil eases.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

KEEP YOUR MONEY
in a good bank. Time deposits
draw interest and the smallest am.
cunt will open AL account. Bank
~fThibOdauX.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22
Memento Of My rheumatism
Hoods i Ps;ii'C Cures

Hoods Pills are prompt Gni efficient, yet
easy in action. Sold by all druggists. CSC.
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1894-12-22

Mr.. Auguste Delaune, Il resident of
Beaumont, Texas. spent Monday and
Tuesday in Thibodaux the guest OF
his brother, Mr.. Devillier Delaune.
He left on Wednesday for Napoleon
vile to spend there a few days at an
other brothers home.
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09
MY RIVAL.

Her heart was all mine until he came along. My rival. the hero of this little song With so muLh tgainst him mar vel that he Y or even moment can dispossess me lie Is not 80 tall by some inches (my height For number of years has been her delightl. Has never sign of a beard on his chn And the hair on his head is decidedly thin; Yet the cry first time she saw him she said: "The darling, love him. and tears for joy His eyes they are blue and blue eyes in a man She detests as only good woman can: hegarding his tee th-about them the less said The better-he has not tooth in his head. He not only chews gum but chews gums which
 is worse; A sin she abhors as positive curse. My rival: I smiled-a ridiculous thought And into her presence the strange prince
 brought
 And the very first moment she saw him she
 said:
 "The darling, love himl" and tears for joy
 shed.
 My rival Believe me. l love him full well Or defects in his makeup never would tell The place he has taken l want him to keep Close close to her heart Hear her sing him to
 sleep? And yet-notwiths tanding-I want you to know Hes rival unrivaled Go search high and low (Don't look in your cradle for any such joy) And ind fl y 'u can sucn a sweet baby boy No wonder he moment she saw him she said; "The darling. I love him." and tears for joy
 shed
 William s. Lord in Chicago Record.
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09
She Who Must Be obeyed.

The ways and means committee, hav- ing under consideration the revenue bill. were sitting behind closed doors and were impervious to cards The messenger at the door would take none in. He had his instructions and lived up to them But while the group of correspondents cooled their heels out side, in company with few interested tariff experts, lady of imperious mien swept up and handed the doorkeeper her card.
 Take that in to my husband" she exclaimed.
 The doorkeeper hesitated, caught her eye and disappeared without word. In a moment the lady's husband emerged
 "John." she said, ''did you take those pills?"
 'Yes. my dear" was the meek re- sponse-
 All right Now you must take ono of these powders" and she handed him a little paper package.
 He took it, reentered the committee room. swallowed the potion. and then business was resumed Washington Post
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09
AN INDIAN FUNERAL SONG.
A Touching Ceremony In Vogue Among
 the Omahas.

tuo Omouubs
 The funeral song is sung at the obse- quies of any man or woman who has been greatly respected in the tribe. Upon the death of such one, men in the prime of early manhood meet to- gether near the lodge of the deceased. divest themselves of all clothing but the breech cloth, make two incisions in the left arm, and under the loop of flesh SO made thrusta willow branch, having on it sprays of leaves. With the blood dripping upon the green branches hanging from their arms and shoulder blades, the men move silently in single file to the lodge where the dead lies; there, ranging themselves in line shoulder to shoulder, and marking the rhythm of the tune by beating toget ther two small willow rods, they sing in unison the funeral song.
 There is a violent contrast between the bleeding singers and their vocal utterances, for the music in it's major strains suggests sunshine. birds. and verdure, and has a fleet happy move ment. Nevertheless, there must be some latent harmony between the song and the ceremony. Music, the Indian believes, has power to reach the un- seen world. The spirit of the dead man can hear the song as it leaves the body, and the glad cadences are tc cheer him as he goes from those who have been dear to him on earth He hears only, he can not see--so the song is for him: the bleeding wounds of the singers are expressions of the loss felt by the friends of the dead; his kindred can take note of the manifested sym pathy-the wounds are for them.
 It is a custom among the Omahas to cease wailing at a certain point in the funeral ceremonies. for the reason, they say, that the departing one must not be distressed as he leaves his home behind him. It is also customary after a death't to lacerate the limbs, as the shedding of blood expresses how vital is the loss. The funeral song and ceremonev, savage as they appear at first sight, are really full of tender un- selfishness, and indicate a strong be- lief in the continuation of life and it's affections. Alice C. Fletcher, in Cen. tury.
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09
MODERN LlFE-SAvER s.
Types of Boats Now Used in the United
 States Service.


 States Service.
 There are many kinds of lifeboats and many other devices for effecting communication by lines between wreck and the shore. The type of boat in most general use in our service is distinctively known as surfboat. It is made of white cedar upon white oak frame. It is from twenty-five to twenty-seven feet in length, with it's other dimensions proportionate. It is propelled by six oars. and will carry, besides the crew, from ten to fifteen persons. The excellence of these boats is shown by the record during the eighteen years they have been used in the hands of the life-saving crews. They have been launched in actual service six thousand seven hundred and thirty times, and have safely landed from wrecked vessels six thousand seven hundred and thirty five persons. They have capsized but fourteen times, six of these accidents being attended with loss of life. Of the boats crews, twenty-seven were drowned, being one for every two hun dred and forty lives saved.
 A 'sself-righting" lifeboat is largely used in the English service, and in our own to limited extent by way of ex- pertinent. This boat is constructed with air-chambers at the bow and stern and several hundred pounds of iron in the keel. These cause the boat to right itself when capsized by the waves. It is of necessity heavy and cumbers ome, and the record for actual service is on the whole favora ble to the smaller and lighter surfboats adopted by our own government The proportionate loss of life from capsiz- ing is considerably less with the surf boats. The self-righting boat is four fold heavier than the other. weighing about sfour thousand pounds. Boats are being constantly improved and perfected, one of the latest devices be- ing for self-bailing, by which water that may be shipped" or fills the boat as the result of . capsize, is in- stantly expelled. A boat combining successfully the properties of self fighting and :self-bailing would seem to be the nearest possible approach to the ideal.-Frank c. Carpenter, in Popular Science Monthly.
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09
MERCEDES.
The Story of a Brave Little Mexi-
 can Girl.

It is midwinter, yet the sun blazes down upon Santa Catalina with June time warmth, and lush grasses stand tall by every water course.
 The soft air scarce stirs the leaves of the stately eucalyptus; no sound breaks the silence save the humming of bright winged insects darting hither and thith- CT and the murmur of breakers along the shore.
 Across the restless expanse of waters the Californian coast line is dimly seen, like gray cloud upon the horizon, and nearer gleams the white sail of ship outward bound.
 Down where the sand has formed in drifts, high heaped by the action of the tide, a child, stretched prone in the sun- shine, is watching the course of fish ing smack that is making for the har bor below. At her feet lies basket filled with treasures that the incoming tide has brought.
 This is one of Mercedes daily tasks, to roam the beach, gathering up feathery sea mosses and the curious, many tinted shells. to be carried with Pacheco's catch of fish or load of game shared Tn the canyons to the distant mainland.
 When she is so fortunate as to find rare specimens the tourists at San Pedro are often pleased to give her a bit for the pretty souvenirs.
 keep. it. Carita, and buy bright ribbon for yourself, the father says when she would tender him her mite.
 She is the only daug hter among seven lusty lads. but that alone is not the reason they are so gentle with her
 Dowered richly with beauty of the dark, Spanish type, eyes soft, velvety, appealing, cheeks the vivid hue of the pomegranate blossom, form slenderly graceful-the halting step alone be- trays her pitiful condition, for she is cripple.
 During the summer months Santa Catalina is astir with merry campers, but at this season the island is seldom visited, except now and then by stray tourist, who, intent on viewing the beauties of this picturesque retreat, braves the discomforts of rough pas sage in the unwieldy fishing boats.
 It was in this manner that we-a party of five, including myself-made the voyage from San Pedro, landing at Avalon. hamlet on the eastern coast of the island, the latter part of De- cember.
 had just recovered from a lingering illness, and having received marching orders" from the good old doctor. joined gang of surveyors bound for the islands The crisp. salt air seemed to put new life into me at once. and when during our passage the wind died out of our sails, took my turn at the oar with the rest of them.
 That was toughish pull" said Boyce, the foreman, as our boat keel grated on the shingle. "'Twould most give a fellow an appetite for tomale. eh, boys?"
 "There may be hotel in the place." hazarded Perhaps we can get bite to stay our stomachs before we begin unloading"-a proposition enthusias- tically received. At this moment lit- tie Mexican girl who had been watch ing our awkward management of the boat with wondering eyes drew near. and shyly proffered the desired informa- ton in pretty, broken English.
 'The hotel. senor? You have only to walk very short way beyond pointing where, rising above an inter ve..!ng bluff, the steep roof of that
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09
All Places Equally Funny.

Maude-We had private theatricals last evening. They went of first rate only the folks would laugh in the wrong place.
 Uncle Henry-There is no such thing. Maude. as laughing in the wrong placa in private theatricals--Boston Tran. script.
The Forrest City times., 1894-02-09

Four state prisons, those of Con- necticut. Michigan. Montana and Wash ington, use deprivation of religious privileges as punishment
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
PARDON DENIED.

The President Did Not Heed the REQ.
concentrations for David GnskelI.
The President has denied the application
for a pardon in the case Of David Gaskell,
convicted in Arkansas of an assault with
intent to kill. and sentenced in December
last to eighteen months Imprisonment in
the Kings county penitentiary. Brooklyn.
N. Y. The trial judge and the district
attorney who prosecuted this case Joined in
a petition for executive clemency. The
latter said that nearly every man in the
district where the offense was commit ed
wanted to have Gaskell pardoned. 1t seems
that Gaskell got into a fracas at Adair.
Indian Territory, with man named Martin
Wilkinson. concerning business transac-
ton between them, in the course of which
they each drew a pistol and began firing at
each other. Both were convicted and SEN
fenced to Imprisonment Wilkinson, how
ever, has not made any effort to secure mis-
release. The President indorsed the appli-
cation in the case OF Gaskell as follows:
Denied. I am at loss to understand how
two men, who deliberately provided them
selves with pistols in anticipation of a con-
fiict, and who indulged on slight provoca-
ton, in attempts to kill each other, should
enlist so much sympathy and favor as are
manifested in this application"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
THE HOUSE ATMOSPHERE.
Experts Find That 1t is Impure and
Dangerous.

The experts who have been testing the at
mosphere of the House of Representatives
reported last Saturday to the committee on
ventilation and acoustics that the average
amount of noxious carbonic acid gas found
In the atmosphere of the hall OF the House
was eight and three-tenths feet in every
10000. The experts say that 1t is DAN
gerous to health to breathe air wherein
there is more than four feet of carbonic
acid gas to every 10000 feet.
The air was tested by means OF the Shaw
testing machine, and was done under the
supervision of DIR. kinyoun of the marine
hospital service. The sanitary expert from
the Treasury Department who has been
making an investigation of the ventilation
OF the hall also stated to the committee
that he has found a number OF defects IN
the ventilation of the hail. but he has not
yet concluded his inquiries and Is not ready
to make a full report
The committee reported a resolution au-
thorfzing the purchase of the Shaw testing
machine at cost of $500 to aid in future
tests OF the atmosphere. The committee
having satisfied itself that the air which
members breathe is not only impure, but
dangerous to health. is determined to rec
ommend an adequate plan for the correc-
ton of the evil. The committee is now
awaiting the report of the sanitary expert
from the Treasury Department who will
recommend plan to overcome the defects
IN the present system of ventilation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1894-02-19
Personal Mention.

Col. Wright, commissioner Of labor and
superintendent Of the census, has returned
from Boston and has resumed his duties.
Bishop A. w. Wilson Of Baltimore, Nd,
preached at Wesley Chapel yesterday morn
Ing and at Mount Vernon Place Church in
the evening. The bishop is here on a visit
to his sister.
Mr.. Henry D. Filler, a young business
man Of Loudoun county, Va. has been the
guest of Chas. E. Hooker. jr., son Of Con-
gresham Hooker Of Mississippi.
Col. Tichenor, formerly assistant secre-
tary of the treasury and now a member
of the board of general appraisers, New
York city, is in this city on a short visit
He spent some time at the Treasury De-
partment this morning in conference with
Assistant Secretary Hamlin in regard to
the administration of customs affairs at
New York.
Senator Harris will soon leave the city
for a ten days rest.
Senator Mcmillan has returned to the city
from Detroit, where he was recently called
to attend the funeral Of his brothers wife.
Maj. E. b. Stahlman of Tennessee, presi-
dent of the Southern Railway and Steam
ship Association, is in the city on busn ess,
it is said, connected with the coal and iron
schedules of the forthcoming tariff.