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productive soil. Horses, sheep, hogs
and cattle are not neglected, but are all
OF high breed. One big advantage we
have is that our farms are small and
well cultivated and the output is not all
consumed by the expenses, therefore
the grazing of stock is not such fea-
ture with us as in some of our adjoining
counties.
The cut we give of our town d res not
do it justice. Our location is such that
it is well nigh impossible to show her
in picture as she is. We arc q long
town, yet gradually but rapidly filing
up and that, too, with desirable people
and first class grade of buildings.
The position from which tho view is
taken is southwest and looking north
east. TIE conformation of tho ground
here is such that we, while on the sum
NIT, are still surrounded by hills and
our best buildings and business part of
the town cannot be shown in single
cut. 10 the east and west of this view
are some of the inest houses we have,
Tho west, like all towns, has i'm
proved more rapidly than she east and
the buildings erected are Of high grade.
We regret that we cannot show every
one for they ara homes that are beauti-
full and homelike and are true opponents
o, the spirit Of fine and cultured
people.
Due to the wisdom and foresight of
Mr.. Soloman Buck, who owned nearly
all the land adjacent to the station,
small bits OF land were not easily Sc
cured and we have HIM to thank for the
scarcity OF cabins and unsightly build
ings that SO often mar the beauty of
other towns. Property has been and is
SO high here, that man who cannot
build a good house. cannot find place
to put up shanty and we have not
that class of people to contend with.
All here are self-supporting and pro-
gressive.
We have no drones or dreamers. AS
we said before, man who can and will
not work is unknown in Rural Retreat
save for the ono exception, and he fills
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some two miles northeast of our town in
the home Of DR.. Jno. Straw, the first
postmaster. This was in the days of
the stage coach and that was relay
station and many bright and amusing
stores could be told in connection with
that old hcstlery.
Time dragged it's slow length along
md our State was traversed by the now
Norfolk and Western Railrord. What
is now Rural Retreat was then called
MT. Airy and known by that name until
General Malone, in his palmy days, had
itchanged to Rural Retreat. Twas then
mere hamlet with here and there
farm house and the only way to get from
one to the other, through the woodlands
filled with underbrush, was by keeping
to the paths made by the mich COWS as
they passed to and fro from the barns to
the spots where grew the choicest herb
age.
Years passed by bringing their joys
and complement Of sorrows. The sons of
these sturdy farmers grew to men;
schools were more abundant and they
learned that life was larger and brighter
than it had ever appeared to their
fathers. Each succeeding year brought
more enlightenment and to SO energetic
a people as ours giving them knowledge
was like putting the best of tools in the
hands of skilled mechanics. What they
did and are doing, is simply marvellous.
Much, we think, is also due to the intiu-
ence Of the grand old mountains that
are about us and who lift their heads
high above the smaller hills and low
lying valleys that surround them. Our
people, living in their very midst,
breath in from infancy their grandeur
and sublimity. In early youth they be-
come imbued with the idea of holiness
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with the desire to do and be something.
Our town now numbers nearly 800 and
we have the busiest people under the
Gun as inhabitants. We know Of but
one habitual loafer. Our business men
have no time for idleness and the man
Of many and long winded stories does not
thrive here. He cannot often find an au-
dience; SO from lack of congenial souls,
he and the inoorrigible loafer heave
sigh and move on.
We would not convey the idea that
our people are inhospitable or unsocial;
far from it. They throw their whole be-
ing into their work and when it is time
for entertaining and being entertained
they are equally as active. We are not
passive people, but active-terribly so
If you are that kind of man we want
you and you will be at home here, other
wise you will bs as miserable as a lost
soul gazing into paradise.
Our county is rich in anything. Farm
ing lands in their virgin freshness. tim
bers, minerals, metals-all are here in
the greatest abundance only awaiting
fuller development. Much has been
done in that line. Yet greater things
are in store for Wythe. We have the
same formation as underlies the famous
blue grass region of Kentucky and all
cereals do we'll here. Where can you
find such county; such people?
The goddess Ceres, could have wished
for no more desirable spot than this.
The choicest blue grass is found every
where, on our mountains, as we'll as in
our valleys. Farming is the chief occu-
patton Of our people and to judge from
the many handsome country houses that
are around Rural Retreat is proof suffi-
Gent that they do not labor in vain, but
find lucrative business in tilling so
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} favor, but because they honestly de-

favor, but because they honestly de-
serve it.
About three-quarters of mile west By
south and the same distance west by
north are villages Of negroes. They, in
most cases, own their homes and
are honest and prosperous as any OF
their race. Better behaved, more intel
ligent and honest negroes are not to be
found than those who make their homes
around Rural Retreat. Sober and in
dustrious, they dress we'll and have com
Portable and, in many instances, attrac-
tive homes. Their children are we'll
clothed and fed and are not seen in
squalor and rags, objects to excite pity
IN the sympathetic heart or contempt in
the callous, but bright, busy,httl beings
with a brighter future before them.
Our town is almost entirely free from
the liquor traffic and is proverbial for
its good order and qulctness. Longfel-
low, in his "Evangeline," depicted Just
such place and people as ours save for
the spirit of freedom and self-relianco
that we get from our mountains.
We have no factories or furnaces in
our immediate vicinity that are in ac-
tive operation at present. Mining is in
its infancy and just beginning to stir
itself. About four miles north of tho
town has just been opened up a coal
mine and the output is about thirty tons
per day and can easily be increased to
three times that amount. They are get
ing out a fine grade of white ash coal and
the vein is about twelve foot and excep-
! tionally free from slate and other for
ejgn matter. In the mountains to tho
south of US whose peaks stand opt like
bold sentinels along our southern BOZ der
is found high grade of iron ore and has.
until the late depression in the iron
market, been worked to advantage bv
the Lobdell Car Wheel Company, of
Wilmington, Del, and has been used to
the best advantage in the manufacture
of their celebrated car wheels.
If you are in search of home Rural
Retreat throws wide her gates and bids
you cast in your lot with us. For
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climate, soil and water our county is
specially noted and many are the Wis
itors to this delightful section during
the heated term
As we advance let us cling with
all the tenacity possible to the virtues of
the grand Old men who have preceded
us; and shun their vices, ever remem-
beriag that the more perfect the picture
SO much holder stands out the slightest
blemish.
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his appointed place in Gods creation;
he shows what idleness yields.
We have more first class houses for
our size than any town in this section
that has not been afflicted with boom
and not one vacant house in the place.
Ours has been steady growth and will
continue. IT'S not spasmodic, but regu-
lar and the same causes still exist
Before we close we must say word
for our negro frieads-not to curry
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OUR TOWN.
BY w. H. PEPPER.

HOlURAL RETREAT, located in the
II extreme western end of Wythe
y county and the highest point on
the Norfolk and Western Railroad
from Norfolk to New Orleans, is town
of no mean proportions. The volume of
its business is astonishing, but when you
travel over the fertile and productive
lands that surround her, you can read
lily see the reason for her prosperity and
grand possibilities. We shall but briefly
touch upon the past Of our town. for
we are in the present, fighting and strug-
Cling for a brighter future.
The first postoffice of the name was
The weekly Thibodaux sentinel and journal of the 8th Senatorial District. [volume] (Thibodaux, Lna. [i.e. La.]) 1875-1898, 1895-10-19
Hoods Pills take, easy in eject. sc.

In pursuance Of the resolution of
the police jury authorizing the prrsi-
dent of that body to appoint tw" del
egate> to the Water Ways Convention
to assemble in Nickshurg on the 22nd.
aud 23rd. instant. the Hon. Thomas
d. Kent, president Of that body has
appointed Messrs. II. n. Conlon and
S. L. Grisamore as delegates TO re-
present this parish. The selection is
a good II both of these gentlemen
are representative men. fully CONVEX
sant with the needs of the parish.
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We are informed that the town
council will meet for the purpose OF
finally determining whether it Will
accent the water tower and of passing
the necessary ordinances regulating
the distribution of water. When tia
is done it will he time for II citizens
of the rear portion of the town to take
steps to ecure some hose o .iia'
portion Of the town. There should he
several stations in various parts OF .he
town for the storage cf hose for imme-
date use in case of fire. Without
such arrangements Il otherwlse
splendid water work system VIII he
practically useless. We Will reverb
to this subject later.
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Sold in Thibodaux by
ROTH DRUG Co. T

The lower Terrebonne Refinery OF
Bush & Maginnis is paying cane 80
cents per cen Of the price of sugar on
the market. Many of the small! far
mers of the Little Gallon have plant
ed cane under contract with the he
tinery aud are. satisfied with the
prices paid them. The small farmer
who makes his wv crop. without
much outside help. can make money
at those prices. 1t will pay him better
to raise cane than to make potatoes Oh
rice. -
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The Indians forming part of Pawnee
Bills Show attracted much attention
as they peramhulated our streets last
Monday morning in their CANDY attire.
The small boys who had read of Wild
Indians with their war paint on, and
their tnmahawk and poisoned arrows.
were disappointed in finding them SO
mild hammered and harmless.
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After Il recess OF over Tour months,
the Supreme Court OF the United
states re~convened last Monday at
noon. with all the members present.
After ~transacting some unimportant
business the Chief Justice called at
ten,iou to the demise of Justice Jack
son and to that OF ex-Justice Strong,
Int no further action in the premises
was taken.
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Notice 10 Taxpayers.

HNAN PAYERS ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED
that the Taxes tor the yea 1875 are now
due and PAYABLE: and are requested TO call
at my office and settle tor SAME.
In accordance with Section BY OF Revenue
Law. all taxes unpaid by December 3lst
1881. bear interest at the rate of two per
cent per month from date ana property
Liable to seizure and sale
JAMES BEARY.
Sheriff and ex Oficio Tax Collector.
o:S-'95.4t Parish OF Laiourche.
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M. TheOgene Ca,liouet has conn
menced grinding on his Orange Grove
Plantation. so ably managed by his
son, MIR. Felix Caillouct. We have
not yet learned whether the result was
satisfactory.
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,rers hair Nieo,. which has out
lived and superseded hundreds OF
similar p~reperations, is undoubtedly
IA o,ost fashionable as we'll as econ
omiral hair. dressing in the market.
Rs ,ts use. the poorest head OF heir
som becomes lux,iant and beautiful
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n. uuexampled drought Of the last
n,ontbs or more has caused a great
aoal of suffering from the want OF good
s."t;nc water. In town water can
W. sunr,ied for household purposes
md il should he given gratis t" the
poOr.
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u.,s you heard of the new woman J
III, he will be here to day. arriving
'. .hs noon :rain. She will he seen
;oht at the Opera House. Don't
WIS this opportunity OF witnessing
n's .rod;,m Of the nineteenth century.
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..While down in the southwestern
mart of the state some time ago, says
MIR. W. Chalmers, editor OF the Ch'co
Ual.( Enterprise. IL had an attack OF
,ly.entery.. Having heard ct Cham
berlain'S Collie, Cholera ana l,liatfh"a
Remedy | bought a hottie. \ coupe
of doses.of il completely cured me.
Now | am Il champion of that iemedv
tor all stomach and boSel complaints
For sale by all druggists.
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10 Our Friends.

u-IES GIANELLONI is OUR AC-
lh.oiypd solicitor and collector.
lI thnahorized to receive subscriptions,
Be snr lob work. make collections and
issue reeeni. ss extended to him will be APP
Any eoui'' +. SAMOAN.
~pfrciateo' Managing Editor.
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A High Tea and Dance will he gwen
at Protectors Hall on Thursday night
Oct. cath lay the Ladies' Club OF Ihlb-
odaux. All are cordially invited to
attend. Admission 10 cents. REFRESH
ments such as oyster and chlckeh
gumho. ham sandwiches. ice cream.
cakes. coffee. tea and chocolate at
reasonable prices.
Children uiil he admitted free q,
charge from j to6 u. n.
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LOUISE CLARY
1.-THE NEW WOMAN"
-OPERA HOUsE,-
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 18TH.

Human life is held too cheaply
when the individual who needs a tom
ic for his system. seeks to cover his
wants by purchasing every new NIX
tu,e tllat is recommended to him
Remember that Ayers Sarsararilla
has a well earned reputation Of nifty
years standing.
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There is one medicine which, every
family >llnnld be provided with. We
leiei 10 thamie,lain's Pain Balm.
Wher Il is ert at hand the severe
pain of i 3,uin OF sea Il may hc prompt
~ lelipr,l aai the sore healed IN
mGci, = - t5mr t!lnn when mc,llclne
ha, tn }"r >rnr tot. \ sprain may oe
promptly Treated before inflammation
sets .u. which i~rautcS Il cure IN ABOUT
One-tleil,i ih, time Otherwise required.
Cuts and rtaists should receive mn
mediate attention. before the paltS
bevomt >wnllen. and when Chamber
iain,> Pain l;alm i applied ii Will heal
them MitHout matter hem" loilhtu.
anu without leaving Il scar. \ sore
thleat may he cured in one night. a
piece Il ltHucl dampened with TINS
lin'meut aud bound on over the sea-
of pam. Nlli cnlt lame back OF pam III
the side a. chest IN twenty tour hours
1t 5 the most valuable. however, in'
rheumatism. Persons afflicted VIII
this disease will he delighted with TN
prompt relief from pain which 1t M
fords. and it can be depended upon q
etec complete cure. Fol salt ..
II druggists.
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- ,.ma;ns nf Mr.. j. Knight who
New Orleans about IA year ago.
thought here last Saturday, and
MA in St. Joseph's Cemetery.
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WHY suffer with the Headache and
Mir,siue when yon al I've relieved by
a single dose of Hed-A-Cnre, manufac-
tured by
The HED-A-CURE Co..
Raceland, La.
Ask your druggist for If.
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LOCAL NJ MS.

=. a. Jolrt. ". has serercd his
n.et;on rith the Sentinel md no
pay'' T. Moan,
Managing Editor.
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Pawnee Bill .atherd in the shecke's
last Monday. and there was TO COM
plant Of hard times, either. The
people will go to shows.
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Dill You get sample bottle of
Greig's IIed-A-Curs If 50 be sure to
try it on*the first occasion you have.
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O~PELOUsAs, NAY, IA, 1895.
Mr.. j. D.. IL. Greig:

OPELOUSAS, NAY, IA, 1893.
Mr.. j. u. Il. Greig:
Dear Sir:-I nave used your lied -a-Cur,"
and find that it is an excellent medicine and
will do all you claim for it. l have been a
victim of sick headache for years. and your
medicine is about the only thing that 1 have
found which gives me almost instant relief,
and does not leave deleteriOus effects. ]
heartily recommend it.
Respectfully,
CIIAS. ". DUROY, Atty -at-law.
AVIS.
OPELOUSAS, LIE 10 MAI, 1885.
Une dose de ed Cur de Gregg gueri
ma femme dun nnauviiS mai de tete neu-
ralgiaue dams moins de vingt minutes apres
uur Ii, dose Il etc dOnnee. NJ. NEAT
Price 30 cents. Ask your dealer for it.
Prepared by
Fl HED-A-CUR co.
Raceland, Lit.
Sold in Thibodaux by
RorH DRUG Co. LTD,
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ram are gray nnder fifty. there is
s,ter remedy than Halls Hair Re-
ever.
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Mr.. Henry Lagarde. an industrious
e;,igen Of our town is erecting Il small
bulldinc on his property IN which he
intends o o to open a tirst-class fruit
and oyster stand.
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!, ,a,,ons C,stcrn SO. 1900 Gallons, $50
lMu 80 g RIOS, so Perdido St. New Orleans
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KEEP YOUR MONEY
in n good hank. Time depos'ts
draw interest and the smalles. am.
cunt will open an accom-. Bark
MThib0daux.
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II co.
RACELAND, La, c

Greigs He'd A-Cur relieved both myself
and wife of severe attacks OF Headach. /
heartily recommend it to all sufferers.
EDMOND ROME.
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SrrrS AGAINST FX-MA IOR MAGOWiN.

Trenton July 3. (SpeciaD-Four SuI'S nave o'''
brought AGAINST ex-Mayor Frank A. Magowan' VINO
r.con,lv announced himself as a candidate for Gov
erpor servic. has been made In two ot the SUITS.
As Mr. Mcgowan has not been In town for several
davs It Is presumed that service was made upon MS
wife. Mr. Mcgowan recently built a paatlal man
sion on North Cnton-ave.. and two or the four
suits are brought under mechanics Hens '"' J.
hv uorter BROTHERS Of New-York city. decorators.
and f. for 81 SO6 Gj the other Is brought by Charles
" Kafcr n local builder. for S,O5s 8. The four
suits aggregate over $1,000 Mcgowan had some
trouble a few days ago with j. a. Barnes the SUI
perntenden ~ his Eastern rubber NIL; ani h2d the
latter arrested and put unler Dil III, thc lo',cc
Court Barnes accused Mcgowan OF breaking up his
l.LLa..
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SILTEE MEN GAIN LEGAL POINI

THE ONO SUPREME COURT DECIDES AGAINST
TIE ISSUE or GOLD BONDS ny CORPORATIONS
Columbus. Ohio July 81 (SpcciaD The supreme
Court in special session to-day Informally settled
the question OF the issuing OF gold bonds by mn-
njcral corporations I'm Ohio. The Issue was raised
over an effort Of the Sinking Fund trustees OF ON
cinnat who acting under a special la" OF the Leg
isature attempted to refund 100000 Of per cent
bonds falling due in a few months. The trustees
had a proposition from syndicate to take IN"
bonds at 1865 per cent on condition that the prnci-
pal and be made payable in gold. They de-
cided accept the proposition. and were preparing
20 refund the bonds. when the silver men went into
court setting up the claim that the trustees were
without authority make the bonds payable In
gold and thus exclude silver The Common Pleas
and Circuit Courts divided the question, the
former holding the trustees had power to pro-
vide that the bonds should be paid In gold while
the higher tribunal OF the county reversed this de-
cision The Supreme Court being the next resort.
Chief Justice Minshal broke the summer vacation
by calling special session to consider the question.
Tonight the chief Justice while not shng to
tablish the precedent Of rendering dcc sion In vaca
ton time announced that the conclusion OF the
Court when formally recorded In Sptember would be
10 sustain the Circuit Court. This Il a victory for
the silver adnerents, IL prohibits the issuing OF
gold bonds and u perhaps the first judicial determi-
OF the issue between the money metals. The
Court was divided. standing three TO two.
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rlycrDIc COMPANIES CONSOLIDATED

Ncwburg July 81 ,SpeciaD. The Edison Eiec-
trio Light Company OF this city, which the Gen
eral Electric Company lost control OF not long
ago and then through the aid OF the courts OBJ
taincd 1t again, was to-day consolidated win 'he
OPPOSITION company. the Newburg Electric Light
and Power Company When the Edison was
placed back under the control of the General
Electric all local interest In 1t ceased Congress
man b. Il Olel. jr. who has long sought To con
solidatc the opposing companies ana was pres
ilent Of one OF them. then stepped In and with
Others bought majority of the Edison stock. elect
ed their own board OF directors and submitted the
scheme OF consolidation to The stockholders to-day
Both the Newburg and E,ls9n eomnanlss voted v9tea
to-day and not a share OF stock was voted against
the proposition. The agreement includes the capt
be known as the Consolidated Gas. Eectric Light,
Heat and Power Company OF Newourg The is, f9i-
lowing Board OF Directors was chosen: - Il. pdeli.
jr. Joseph A. Snced James I. Lawson, Char.es l.
Goodrich. Samuel l.. Carlisle, Inomas "; ~
Gavey. j. " Jordan, Alfred Bridseman ana g. l..
Warng. officers Will be elected next Wednesday,