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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

The verdict on all sides was of a
Dry successful convention at Iras-
frrgh. At the time of the convention
|iss Leavitt went to Westfield and
ganized a Union there. Mrs. Knapp,
esident; Miss S. Hitchcock, Sec. j;
rs. Wallace Miller, Treas; Mrs.
bpkinson went to Albany and re-
ganized the Union there.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

Deans Rheumatic Pills absolutely cure
rheumatism & Neuralgia. Entirely vegeta-
BILE. Safe.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

Family Medicine Moves the Bowel
people need to use it Each day.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

A California paper, which is so far
rom being a prohibition advocate as
b say that Heretofore the saloon has
|ad to contend with cranks," sees a
|ew enemy of the saloon, and thus
bills of it; "In speech before the
tate Board of Trade in San Francisco
Fm. II. Mills incidentally remarked
pat the principal obstacle to prog
Ess, enterprise and prosperity in
alifornia was the saloon. And that
fntiment was applauded to the echo"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25
New Patented HOLLOW Ground
MOWER SECTIONS.

A portion Of the beveled edge of
these Sections are Hollow Gro nd
and therefore saves grinding. The
cutting friction is less and the
draft great, reduced. The shape
Of the Section is retained until
worn out, and is not spoiled by the
old way Of grinding. They are &C
lSnowleged by more than 5000
dealers to be one of the greatest
labor saving inventions to the
farmer ever put on a Moving Ma
chine. We make all styles of Sec
ton. for all mowers.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

The commissioner of internal rev.
|ue issued 5O,97S tax receipts to re-
3 liquor dealers in the State of
Nv York the first fiscal year, and
|48 for retailing malt liquors only,
king a total of ~, 592 retail dealers.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1894-06-25

Extract from a brides letter of
thanks? "Your beautiful clock was
received, and is now in the drawing
room on the mantel- piece, where we
hope to see YOU OfCen.D
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18

Undo it, why he'd kill me. gasped the
fat seaman, ashast at such simplicity
- don't think he would" said his tor
mentor with a bewitching smile, and I'll
wear lock of your hair all my life if you
do. But you'd better give it to me before
you go in"
Il amt going in" said the fat sailor
shortly.
Not for me?" queried Kate archly
Not for fifty like YOU" replied the old
man firmly. He nearly had me when he
was loose. ] cant think how he got out"
why. let him out, said Miss Rumbolt
airly. Just for a little run. How would
you like to be shut up all day.
The sailor was just going to tell her with
more fiuenc than politeness, when he was
Interrupted.
"Thatn do" said the skipper, who had
come behind them. GO forward you.
There's been enough of this fooling, the
lady thought you had taken the ship.
Thompson, III take the helm; there's a
little wind coming. Stand by there
He walked aft and relieved the steers
man, awkwardly conscious that the men
were becoming more and more interested
i'm the situation. and also that Kate could
hear some of their remarks. AS he pom
dered over the subject and tried to think
of "a way out of it, the cause of all the
trouble came and stood by him.
Did my father know of this?' she in
quired.
Il don't know that he did exactly said
the skipper uneasily. Il just told him not
to expect you back that night
And what did he say?" said she.
Said he wouldn't sit up" said the skip
per, grinning despite himself Kate drew
a breath the length of which BODIED no good
to her parent, and looked over the side.
Il was fraid of that traveller chap from
Ipswich" said Hezekiah, after a pause
fgt told l,a Islr, rrfr, ~
round you again, so l thought well l
was a blamed fool, anyway"
See how ridiculous you have made me
look before all these men," said the girl
angrily.
They've been with me for years" said
Hezekiah apologetically, "and the mate
said it was a magnificent idea. He quite
roared about it, he did. / wouldn't have
done it with some crews, but we've had
some dirty times together, and they've
stood by me well. But of course that's
nothing to do with you. It's been an adj
venture I'm very sorry for, very"
"A pretty safe adventure for you" said
the girl, scornfully. You didn't risk
much Look here I like brave men. If
you so in the cage and undo that bear I'll
marry you. That's what l call an adven-
ture."
smith called the skipper. quietly.
Come and take the helm a bit"
me seaman obeyed, and walked for
ward. At the bears cage he stopped and,
fumbling in his pocket for the key, steadily
regarded the brute as it lay gnashing its
teeth and trying i'm vain to bite the ropes
which bound it,
you're afraid" said the girl, taunting-
". you're quite white"
The captain made no reply. but eyed her
so steadily that her gaze fell. He drew
the key from his pocket and inserted it in
the huge lock and was lust turning il
when a soft arm was drawn through his
and a soft voice murmured in his ear:
/ Never mind about the old bear"
And he did not mind.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
THE MAN WITH A MALADY.
From the Strand Magazine.

From the Strand Magazine.
The only silent person at our table
d'hote was a very tall, careworn man.
who passed nearly every dish offered to
him and played with such scraps as he
did take as if unaware of their presence
on his plate. He sat with knitted brows,
painfully preoccupied and obviously
brooding. The comfortable German next
to him, who sat with both elbows on the
table, picking his teeth with one hand and
ladling spoonfuls of chopped up meat into
him into conversation in well-masticated
English, but the thin man replied either
monosyllabically or not at all.
But suddenly, while the German. with
many snorts and gurgles, was sucking in
an ice from a spoon, the bowl of which
rested in the palm of his hand-his elbow
being, of course, always on the table
the silent man suddenly turned to him
and said:
Il think you had better begin to see
about packing your portmanteau - you
will have to do it in such hurry after
the telegram arrives.
"Telechram?" said the German the
words, the ice and a gulp of wine all
struggling for mastery in his throat.
"Nwat telechram?. witch telechram?"
"Oh, about your warehose in Hamburg.
you know-the fire in it" Then he
broke Off suddenly, and said: ALI
forgot was only thinking aloud"
The German choked gulped, snorted.
and sputtered-cVen more than he had
during the meal; but his ejaculatory in
quiries failed to elicit anything more
from his neiEhbor; and at length. stuff
hng a fig, piece OF cheese some bread
and some wine an at once into his mouth.
( he tore the table napkin from his collar
| and Choked Indignantly out of the room.
During the next day / did not come
/ across the thin man. In the middle of the
night following l was violently walked by
/ "a heavy stamping and stentorian shout
/ ing i'm the corridors, this was followed bv
/ loud chokes and Eurglos, which died away
/ down the stairs and were heard again on
! the front steps-and / knew the German
1 was departing by the night train. Next
morning az breakfast ] heard from the
waiter that the German had gone 10
/ Hamburg in consequence Of telegram
/ be had received. Hc had appeared great
] ly excited ANA upset, and the boots" had
| heard him talking eAcitcdly 10 himself
! about "a Gre.
THAT evening. as ZOO duty bouud.
/ stepped over to che Casino. Boo the urrie-
/ tyle . found a.. Thin man. with hls arms
/ behind him WalknH very slowly b4tk.
J ward aud forward. tho cigar between be-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
MUNYON'S LIVER CURE.

Munyon's Liver Cure corrects head
ache, biliousness, jaundice, constipation
and all liver diseases. Price % cents.
Munyon's Gold Cure prevents pneu-
monia and breaks up a cold in few
hours. Price % cents.
Munyon's Cough Cure stops coughs
night sweats. allays soreness and speed
lily heals the lungs. Price % cents
Munyon's Female Remedies are boon
to all women, Price % cents.
Munyon's Headache Cure stops head
ache in three minutes. Price % cents.
Munyon's Pile Ointment positively cures
all forms of piles. Price 25 cents.
Munyon's Asthma Cure is guaranteed
to relieve asthma in three minutes and
cure in five days. Price 50 cents.
Munyon's Blood Cure eradicates all inn
purities of the blood Price % cents.
Munyon's Vitalizer imparts new life, re-
stores lost powers to weak and debit
tate men. Price 81.
Munyon's Homeopathic Remedy Com
pany put up specifics for nearly every DIS
ease mostly for 25 cents a bottle.-ad
Remedies sold by all drugists.-ad'
William Cox of Snaigow, Scotland died
recently, leaving an estate of over Sl,'W
000 and vet he was but little known OUTSIDE
of his immediate neighborhood.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
NERVE CURE.

Munyon's Nerve Cure restores over
worked and over-strained nerves to
healthy condition. 1t cures all symptoms
of nervous exhaustion, such as depressed
spirits, failure of memory, restless and
sleepless nights pains in the head, noises
in the ear and dizziness. 1t cures gen
eral debility, stimulates and strengthens
the nerves and tones up the whole body.
Price % cents
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
CURED IN ONE WEEK.

On Oct 49, 1894. DR.. King. fatber-inIsr
of the late Henry W. Grady purchased
bottle of Munyon's rheumatism Cure On
oct. "A he gave the following Testimonial
to the Atlanta Constitution: you NAV
say to the Munyon Remedy Companv
that their Rheumatic Cure is the most
wonderful medicine l ever heard of II
has in one short week cured me entirely
and you know how l have suffered for
years with rheumatism. | feel as if
could dance a jig"
In the face of such positively unim-
peachable testimony for Munyon's Rbe.
matte Cure can any man or woman longer
doubt the marvellous curative qualities Of
Prof. Munyon's remedies?
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
STOMACH AND DYSPEPSIA CURE.

Munyon's Stomach and Dyspepsia Cure
cures all forms of indigestion and stom-
ach troubles, such as rising of food. dis.
tress after eating, boating Of the stom-
aCh, palpitation of the heart, shortness OF
breath and all affections of the heart
caused by indigestion. Price % cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18
MUNYON'S KIDNEY CURE.

Munyon's Kidney Cure has no equal Il
cures pain in the back, loins or groin
from kidney disease dropsy of the feet
and limbs frequent desire to pass water
dark colored and turbid urine, sediment in
the urine and diabetes, Price % cents.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-11-18

Testimony
FOR
NUNYON!
Henry ]. Lamar & Sons, the
Great Wholesale Drug
House of Macon and At.
lanta, Ga, write Munyon $
representative in Savan.
nah in care of Messrs,
Lippman Bros. as follows:

Macon, Ga, Nov. r. 1894 Office q,
Henry J. Lamar & Sons. Druggists. 90
and 264 Cherry Street.-Gentlenen A,
old lady in East Macon who has bear
using crutches for years reports that
after using your Rheumatic Cure had
thrown away her crutches, having M
further use for them.
Signed, II. ]. Lamar & Son
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26
Rice Bulletin.

Messrs. Dan Talmage's Sons in Bulle-
tin No. 1, rice crop 1894, New York, May
18th, state: In the old rice growing
states along the Atlantic coast acreage
is below average, as many Of the plant
ers are unable to secure requisite adj
vances. Season, in the main, fairly
favorable. In Louisiana, notwithstand-
ing encouraging prices, uncertainties
of legislation in regard to sugar caus-
ing some to turn away from cane to
rice and new planters, the acreage
hardly promises equal that of last year.
Weather condition thus far contrary /;
early too wet, more recently too dry.
Crop about one-half seeded and in fair
condition. Considerable territory will
depend on rainfall but wherever pos
sible preparations made for water sup
ply. Deep blowing ia being resorted to
on upiands as experiences demonstrate
that plant is better able to Withstand
drouth. Fertilizers being more general
" used, increasing yield twenty to thirty
per cent.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

LAVAL her homo in Lafayette, La, May
II, 1894, Frimmet Plonsky. wife OF L. Levy,
aged nfty-eight years.
Mrs. Levy was born in GALLUP, West
Prussia, March Is, 1885 she CAM. to
New Orleans thirty years ago, and,
while there became the wife of L. Levy.
Soon after their marriage they went to
Grand Coteau and came to this place
twenty-five years ago where they have
since resided.
She was buried at Washington, La,
last Sunday morning, at 0 o'clock, and
followed to her grave by a large con-
course of relatives and friends.
The funeral services were read by d.
Levy, of Grand Coteau, ant Henry Ben-
del. of Morgan City.-Lafayette Adver-
tisaf.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26
0ptlousas Courier.
PUBLISHED ON SATURDAY BIZ -
IEONCE & L. A. SANDOZ.
TWO DOLLARS A YEAR IN ADVANCE.
S1.OO for Six Months.
~OPELOUSAS:
SATURDAY, :::::: MAY 26, 1894.
70 OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS.

We wish to call the attention of the friends
and patrons of the COURIER to the necessity OF
their being on the alert, in the matter OF judi
ciaI publications, {sherif's sales especially as
me- ect on their part to give positive instrue-
sinns as to where they desire such advertise
ment published, is apt to result in our being
deprived OF the patronage that would other
VIA be given to us. The seeriff OF this parish
has been making himself especially jealous In
fbe matter of securing sherifPs sales for the
naper Of which he is director and st0ckholder,
md several publications OF that nature have
appeared In that papergwhicht the parties inter
ested would have selected to be done In the
COURIER, had they been consulted; and others
nave been diverted from US at the special soli-
citstion Of the sheriff or his deputies serving
fhe papers in the matter Of seizures.
TO those who prefer 70 patronize any other
tsrfere with their preferences, but our friends
who wish to favor us With their patronage gear. are
earnestly requested to see that the proper
osicers are instructed to have the publication
done in the C~ouRIER4,an they are especially 81 Sa ~,
dnced to consent that the advertisement
should be done in some other paper.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

We learn that there will be a grand
rally Of the old ex-Confederates Of the
parish Of St. Landry and their families
and friends, some time in the near fu-
ture, probably in July, under the auspi-
ces Of r. E. Lee Camp No. ID, u. G. V.
The reunion will probably take place at
Woodworth's or Kennison's springs. A
basket picnic and speeches are on the
programme. and a most interesting and
enjoyable time is anticipated. Full par
ticulars will be given in due time.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

A delightful progressive euchre party
was given by the Opelousas Social Club
at their hall on Saturday night, the 10Th
inst, in which twenty couples partici-
pated. The capital prizes were award
ed to Miss Rosa Firnberg and Mr.. Louis
Fl. Bailey. and the BOBBY prizes were
fairly won by Miss Yetta Jacobs and
Mr.. Allen Delarue. After the game
dancing was INDUCED in until a late
hOur.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

NoTIcE.-A loan of $1,000 will be Of
fered to the shareholders of the st. Lam
dry Homestead and Loan Association
on Monday, June 4, at their office
over the st. Landry State Bank, at
8 q. m, C. BAILEY,
Nav az. Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

The case of the State of Louisiana vs.
Austin Lacombe, for violation of the
Sunday law, was tried this week before
the District Court and resulted in a ver-
diet of acquittal. There are a large
number of other indictments for viola
ting the Sunday law in this parish, and
the question naturally arises. will it pay
to prosecute them in view of the verdict
in the Lacombe case.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

A moonlight picnic" took place at
Dnrio's lake on Tuesday night which
was very largely attended by our town
people and highly enjoyed by all.
Messrs. j. O. Chachere and D. and E.
Durio were the leading spirits in the
enterprise and are still receiving the
congratulations of their friends on their
ability to feed a large multitude with a
comparatively small number Of fishes.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

The Marksville New Enterprise con-
tains the following fattering menti"n
Of Mr.. C. D.. Stewart aud his iabors 10
Marksville:
Our beautiful court house, the work
of Mr.. C. D. Stewart. Opelousas' eff
Gent architect and contractor, is gradn-
ally nearing completion and will be II
of the ~prettiest in the State besides a
standing monument to Mr.. Stewards
competency as q builder and designer.
The tower, front doors. stairway and
lobby, when completed will be striking
ly elegant and speak highly of the taste
and skill of tho contractor whose artis-
tic workmanship is visible On all sides.
The editorial staff of the New Enter
prise congratulate Mr. Stewart on his
progress and hope that it may ever be-
q recommendation to him in the future.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

The Illinois Genital Railroad is con-
sidering the matter Of building n line
from Natchez to Alexandria. Calves
ton interests are reported willing to
build from that city to Alexandria. it
the Illinois Central will build to the
latter point. Such q line will establish
a route from Galveston to Memphis,
Cincinnati and Chicago, somewhat
shorter than any 10 existence.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Sam Jones, the famous lecturer. will
lecture in the Opera House at Alexan-
dria on Wednesday. May Both, at 8 p. NJ.
Reserved seats can be secured from A.
Albert, Alexandria. Efforts are being
made to have excursion rates on the
Southern Pacific Railroad. Sam Jones
will he on the train Wednesday, en-
route from New Iberia to Alexandria.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Let us celebrate the natal day OF
American independence by IL demon
stration of some kind. and thus ~
plant or keep alive q spirit OF patriotism
in the breasts of the people and par
ticularly in those of the rising genera
ion the future hope of the country
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Capt. j. T. Skipper. OF the Opelousas
Cycling club, has called a q TO WASH
inRton on next Sunday morning at 10
O'Clock start to be made at 1890 sharp.
All non-membars are invited to join
and q goodly number il expected to re-
mort. Start will be made from Bank
corner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Caldwell e. Cage, New Iberia, La,
agents for A. B. Faquhar & Co.'s
Threshing Machines, Separators, Low
Down Vibrators, Mowers, Rakes, En-
gines and Boilers. Saw Mills; agents
also for the Gullett, Magnolia and Van
Wrinkle Gin Feeders and Condensers,
Presses and Elevators, in fact anything
in the Machinery line. Write to them
for lowest prices and most liberal terms.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Printing Office for sale-consisting of
complete z col. newspaper and small job
outfit; only printing Office in town of
1700 inhabitants. Price low, half cash
balance on time. Address or apply to
the Courier office, Opelouaas, La.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

We have for sale an improved form
of labor contract and pledge OF crops
for use of merchants and planters which
is pronounced az near perfect as pos
sible. Sold in any quantities at i've
cents each.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26
Ii yonr life worth 20 cen,aq

10 yUuT HE WUFtU UU CUHtS Y
Dumb Chill Congestive Chill
Death. This is the evolution of your
chilly sensation. Plantation Chill Cure
will sure you, or 1t WiU cost yow nothing.
Sold by Shute & Dnson, O~pelousas, Dr..
G.. r. Tolson, Melville, and Blake e.
burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Al dedication of the Confederate mon
ument Of Chicago, which has been fixed
for the 30th instant, has been postponed
until the Indebtedness of $4,000 on it has
been wiped ont.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Have you tried Plantation Liver
Pills for habituai constipation They
aro perfectly splendid and q sure cure.
Price 25 cents. Sold by Shute & Dnson.
Opelousas, G.. B. Tolson, Melville. and
Blake & burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Sometime or other they will wear out
but they won't rip. :.
Every pair of 1.-THE Buckskin Breeches''
has 4 guarantee ticket in the pocket.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Plantation Arnica Liniment is sure
cure for rheumatism and all pains.
Sold by Shute s. Duson. OpelOusas, CIR.
Tolson, Melville, and Blake IL burke.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

DR.. Dason, specialist, Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat. Hours from 10 q. %. TO II
u. Office with DR.. /. e. Shnte. Landry
street, between Court and Main. Opel
Oueas. In.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Remember that the excurslOn train
will pass here tomorrow morning at
$50. Be on hand promptly il you want
to get q cheap and pleasant ride.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

About rs children made their first
communion at the Catholic church last
Thursday morning.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Mrs. j. a.. Gil has opened q boarding
house 10 the bnilding ON Court street
lately occupied as q residence by Parish
Treasurer Chachere. Coffee ut II o'clock
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

The large hotel and several other
buildings at West End. near New Or
leans, were destroyed by fire on Wed.
nesday forenoon, causing a IOss OF about
$1,000 O
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

The excursion from Washington to
Thib0daux positively off to-mor-
row. Train passes O~pelousas at $50 in
the morning. D0n't miss it.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

DIR. Irion's Office hours are from 10 a.
M. TO i o. m. and from 8 p. N. to D p. I'd.
On Saturdays, from 8 q. m. to p. IN.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

IL you want to make application for
entry Of land, call on Maj. Ben. Bloom
field, the old Confederate soldier and
United States Commissioner.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

"A BARGAIN.-One OF the most desira.-
BILE residences in Opeiousas ia offered
Tor sale or rent on easy terms. Apply
TO Mrs. G. Nv, Hndspeth, OpelOnsas.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

MIR. B. f. Periey, the popular and ex-
perienced ginwri9ht, will be in st. Ian
dry uext month, June, prepared to exc
cute all work entrusted to him.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

A correspondent wants to know
where, oh, where is that fence around
the Jail that is 8 badly needed, and
what has become Of hat committee Z"
Give it up. We understood a month
ago that the active participation of
some Of the members Of the committee
in the campaign for the late primary
election had prevented earlier action,
but if anything has been done since that
time we are not aware OF it. 1t appears
to us that our correspondent query ia
unite q NrONOa.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Every citizen Of Louisiana should
read the two articles on ballot reform
clipped from the Monroe Bulletin which
we publish on an inside page.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Drugs, medicines, chemicals. patent
medicines, fine cigars, tooth brushes,
combs, Sc, at Bailey's drugstore.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

st. Martinsville will celebrate the 4th
of July. Every town in the State
should do likewise.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Opelonsas. and every town 10 the par.
ish az we'll, should celebratesthe It'll OF
July.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Beer on draught, fresh from the re-
frigerat0r, at 8 cents a glass at Firm
berg's saloon.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Ben Bloomfield, United States Con-
missioner, attends to Homestead entries
and Final Proofs.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Oh, my poor back! No excuse for it,
Plantation Anti-Pain Porous Plasters
with capsicum will cure it. Sold and
guaranteed satisfactory by Shute & Du-
son, Opelousas, Dr.. G.. r. Tolson, Mel
willie, and Blake & burke, Washington.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Jos. Bloch's lie the place to leave your
small change and get some OF his great
bargains.
The Opelousas courier., 1894-05-26

Latest designs in fancy cards, envei-
opes, ETC., Just received at this office.