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The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
"J" in MmIlonaires' Names.

Is the homely little crooked letter
~" really mascot, or is it only a
coincidence that it is to be found in
the given or Christian name of so
many millionaires? The recent death
of 81" G. Fair has suggested the
following compilation of millionaires'
names which contain the luck -bestow-
ing letter: j. ID. Rockefeller, j. j.
Astor, Jay Gould, John M. Sears, j.
S. Morgan. j. P. Morgan, j. B. Hag-
gin, j. w. Garrett, j. G. Fair, John
Wanamaker, j. w. Mackay, j. G..
Flood, j. N. Constable, John I. Mar
tin and John Arbuckle. None OF the
above are rated at less than $40, ,000,-
600, and several at from six to ten
times that sum.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
AMPUTATED LEG IN COURT.
Ownership Claimed by Surgeon and
the Husband of tho Loser.

the Husband of tho Loser.
Who is the owner of an amputated
leg? Is it the mutilated individual or
the mutilating surgeon. This is the
embarrassing question before a court
at Brussels, Belgium. So long as the
limb is in place, says the New York
World, it is scarcely necessary to say
that there cannot arise a doubt of the
ownership-possession is, in this case.
even more than the traditional nine
points of the law. But when the
knife and saw have done their work.
when the surgeon has finished his task
does the proprietor, the original
occupant, preserve his rights in all
their integrity? Or does the artist
who has amputated the member and
transformed it, so to speak, into a
manufactured product, acquire, by
the very fact of his labor, the right
to dispose freely OF the detached piece?
That is the problem.
The case stands thus: In the month
Of December last young woman of 25,
newly married, injured herself by a
fall so severely as to necessitate the
amputation of her right leg. The op-
Grafton succeeded marvelously, and
the surgeon who performed it was so
proud of his work that, without let
ting anyone know, he carried the am.
putated limb to his Office and exhib-
tied it as a trophy. In the most
conspicuous corner of his waiting
room he placed an enormous jar, in
which the leg OF his client was pre-
served in alcohol, and which was daily
placarded in large letters with the
name, address and age of the former
owner, together with the circum-
stances under which the amputation
had been performed. The surgeon
evidently calculated, not without rea-
son, that this spectacle would be a
fine thing for his reputation by edify-
ing the public in peculiarly sugges-
tive manner regarding his wisdom,
his ability and his steadiness of hand,
entirely apart from the pleasure that
it might give as species of work of
art, so to speak.
The trouble is that the ingenious
doctor had reckoned without his host
that is to say, without the husband.
The latter had no sooner learned of
the disrespectful use that had been
made of part Of the body whose
lord and master he had the happiness
of being than he took prompt legal
action, The surgeon was notified in
good and. due form that he must not
only put stop at once to the unseem-
ly publicity of the exhibition, but
must restore the leg without delay to
its rightful owners. The practitioner
rejoined that the limb in DISPUTE,
having become, thanks to him. O SIM
pie anatomical exhibit, and bearing
the marks of his handiwork, was in
some sort a newly manufactured arti-
Gle, the fruit OF his labor, of which he
he'd the absolute right to dispose as he
saw fit, and that the husband who
had married wife with two living
legs had no right to claim the owner
ship of dead one.
Here the case rests, and all the Bel
gian legal luminaries are fighting
over it.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
Call 1t a Craze.
AN ALARMING STATEMENT
CONCERNING WOMEN.
Row BAD HABITS ARE FORMED.

The Nev York 7jiSnne says 1.-The habit of
taking headache powders is increasing to an
alarming extent among a great number of wo-
men throughout the country. These powders as
their name indicates. are claimed by the manu-
facturers to be positive and speedy cure for any
form Of headache. In many cases their chief
ingredient is morphine. opium, cocaine or some
other equally injurious drug having a tendency
to deaden pain. The habit of taking them IS,
easily formed. but almost impossible to shake
Off Women usually begin taking them to re-
lieve a raging headache and soon resort to the
powder to alleviate any little pain or ache they
may be subjected to. and finally like the NOR.
phine or opium fend. get into the habit of taking
them regularly. imagining that they are in pain
If they happen to miss their regular dose"
In nine cases out of ten, the trouble is
in the stomach and liver. Take simple
laxative and liver tonic and remove the
offending matter which deranges the
stomach and causes the headache. DIR.
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are composed
entirely of the purest, concentrated,
vegetable extracts. One Pellet is a
dose; sugar-coated. easily swallowed;
once used, afUays in favor. They posi-.
lively enre sick headache and remove
the disposition to it.
Mr. VapCAeoN of Oxl<, Tob. yca... n.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
setts Spirituali,ts.

The spiri.ualists of Massachusetts,
in recent convention, passed reso-
lutions against the medical laws OF
the state and against any extension
Of the laws of the state and against
any extension of the laws relating TO
contagious and other dangerous dis
eases. They believe people ought to
be allowed to die without state inter-
ference.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

1.-The biggest thing in fairs" may
now be seen in the great Russian
fair of Mini Novgorod. Some idea of
the business transacted at it may be
formed when it is stated that the total
value of goods brought for sale last
year amounted to about twenty-four
millions stirling, nearly the whole OF
which changed hands. The fair lasts
for six weeks, and has been held regu-
,arly for the last two centuries.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
A Rare Coin.

The confederate silver haif dollar
is reckoned as one of the rarest
Of American coins. Only four such
coins were struck. The confederate
silver half dollar bears the date of
1861, and was struck at the mint at
New Orleans just before that institu-
tion was closed by the federal troops.
1t has the goddess of liberty on one
side, and stalk Of cane. one of cot
ton and the stars and bars OF the coat
of arms on the other side.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
Fell or.

The ocean travel fell of to such an
extent last year that it may be doubt
full whether some of the lines will not
be seriously affected in consequence.
The number of passengers Of all
classes who arrived at New York was
2SO,725. Taking fair year for COM
parison, We find that in 1891 the fig
dre was 550,313, which shows that a
loss OF nearly so per cent took place
last year. Probably there was bus
mess In the other direction to make
up for some OF the loss. but, on the
other hand, 1t is common knowledge
that very low steerage fares have
been in order for some time.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
Under Consideration.

Several large canal projects are at
present under consideration by the
ministry of roads and communications
in Russia. One of the most import
ant plans is not new, having been
brought up at intervals for number
of years; it is that for connecting the
White Sea with the Baltic. The esti-
mated cost by the latest survey is
10, 900, 900 rubles.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
IS Cent PQI1enE for 10 Gents

These patterns retail In fashion baxAars and stores
for rs 10 10 cents EACH but In order
mand among strangers offer them to the lady read
Of this paper for the remarkably low price Of only
10 cents each. Postage one cent extra
The patterns are all OF the very latest New York
styles and unequaled for style accuracy Of IT. sim
plicity and economy. For twenty four years these
patterns have been used the country over Full de-
scriptons and diroctons-as the number of yards Of
material required the number and names OF the DIFF
Irent pieces in the pattern how TO cut and &C and put
the garment together-ars sent with each pattern,
with . picture Of the garment to 60 by. These pat
terms are completes In every particular, there being
separate pattern for every single piece Of the dress
Your order will b filed the same day it is received
Every pattsm guaranteed 10 be perfect
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
George Peabody.

The effort OF George Peabody to
provide better d wellings for the poor
of London has met with more success
than was thought possible in his day.
The fund he gave now amounts to
Is, 100000. Twenty thousand per-
sons live in 1900 rooms that are
built according to his plans. and the
average rental of a room is 81 cents a
week. That Mr.. Peabody had a sim
gularly practical mind is proved by
the result of all his benefactiOns.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
Increasing Slowly.

The ''English Baptist Handbook"
for 1895 gives the present member
ship OF the denomination in the United
Kingdom as 349. .6SS, compared with
342. .507 last year. being an increase
of 7lS1. The Metropolitan Taber-
nacle is still by far the largest church,
with 5079 members. The number OF
churches increased by As. chapels by
16. the additional accommod alton
provided being 2l,979 sittings.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
For the Future.

Liverpool has been thoroughly
aroused by the effort of Manchester
to capture its trade by means of the
ship canal. The former city will
build a great landing stage to debark
passengers without the use of tenders,
and expects to thus accommodate
steamers of the future 200 feet long,
making the voyage from America in
three and q half days.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Albert Frazier, who married recent
ly in Muncie, Ind. in celebrating the
event, gave cigars to a couple of boys
who are minors. The grand jury in
dicted Frazier for the act. Judge
Rooms, however, quashed the indict-
ment after reading letter from Rev.
G. A. Hill. who officiated at the we'd
ding, and a petition from several
others citizens.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
No Passes,

The common council of Rochester,
N. Y, proposes to make an arrange
ment with the street railway COM
pany by which it will carry for a
nominal sum all policemen and de-
tectives. This is the outcome OF the
constitutional amendment prohibit
ing the issuance Of passes to public
OfficerS
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
Another Monument.

A subscription is being raised in
Maryland to erect a monument on
Long Island to mark the place where
the Maryland -Four Hundred" by
their bravery, saved the American
army under Washington at a critical
moment. The site has not yet been
determined, but it will probably be
somewhere near Prospect park,
Ia BROOKLYN.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
A Very Small POok.

OF the absurdities of the times is a
dictionary of 800 or 400 pages, the
size of a big thumb nail, inclosed in a
case OF aluminium, silver or gold. and
read by means of magniiiying lens
let into the case. Many persons
bought them at so cents. and a few
were foolish enough to take the gold
cased ones at more tnan twenty-times
that price.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
Japs Are weleoms in Austr alla.

Japanese laborers are beginning to
emigrate to Queensland in Northern
Australia, where they are proving to
be good workers. The Australian
prejudice against the Chinese does
not seem to apply to them, as they
and the Corean laborers are held to
be exempted from the poll tax levied
upon Cinnamon.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

One of the most curious accidents
ever known recently happened at
Dieppe, France. A Canadian bark
loaded with flint stones pounded
against tn quay, the flint struck fire
and the vessel was ignited. 1t had
been used for carrying petroleum and
was full OF inflamable yapors. The
bark was entirely destroyed.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Ths readers Of this paper will be pleased
to learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure
In all its stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being constitutional disease, requires a
constitutional treatment. Halls Catarrh
Cure is taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
OF the disease, and giving the patient
strength by building up the constitution
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in its cura-
tive powers, that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that It fails to cure.
Send for list OF testimonials.
Address, F. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
TT Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills 25c.
We are as often duped by diffidence as
t~v coufidapca
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

INTO the cold and rain, had no Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters to counternct their effect
But the modern traveller in incement weather
can bafne its hurtful influence with this
genial protector. Chills and fever rheuma-
ttsm. neuralgia, colds are forestalled by this
warming medicinal stimulant and safeguard.
Take wineglassful Immediately before and
after exposure. Use It. too, for dyspepsia,
biliousness and constipation.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
A New England Snowfall

One OF the heaviest sno wfalls in the
history OF this country was February
IS to -. III, when the snow re-
mained five to sogen isnt deep AZ
over New Englaal.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

MALARIA cured and eradicated from the
system by Browns Iron Bitters, which
enriches the blood, tones the nerves, aids
digestion. Acts like q charm on persons
in general Ill health, giving new energy
and strength.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

BRowN,s Iron Bitters cures Dyspepsia
Malaria. Biliousness and General Debility.
Gives strength, aids Digestion, tones tbs
nerves-creates appetite. The best tonic
for Nursing Mothers, weak women and
children
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Offey LdRS, LdpS<t Co.,
Mich. writes "I not
infrequently have an at
tack Of the headache.
Il usually comes on ID
the forenoon. At my
dinner I eat my regular
meal, and take one or
two Of Doctor Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets imme-
dia.ely after, and In the
course Of an hour NV
headache is cured and
no bad effects. I feel
better every way for
having taken them
not worse, as is usual
after taking other kinds
of pills. Pleasant Pei
lets are worth more
than their weight In
gold. If for nothing else
than to cure headache"
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

1t is hard to tell which is the worst, un
belief or superstition.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
A Valuable Gift

There is no sense in lying to people
merely because you like them.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Each succeeding day is the scholar Of
that which went before it,
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

complete medical work. With 100 favorite Pre-
ecrptlons for all diseases Of man and beast price
G.,5. and one bottle of DR.. Thurmont's Catarrh
Cure. Blood Syrup, sent to any address for s0o.
Address Thurmond Chemical Co., Dallas, Tex
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Good is no good, but il it be spend; God
giveth good for no other end
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Sow good services; sweet remembrances
will grow from them.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05
II the BABY Is Cutting Teeth

Man makes the conscience oftener than.
conscience makes the man.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is an A
No. Asthma medicine.-W. X. WILLIAMS,
Antioch, Ills, April IL, 1894.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Search for truth is the noblest oUcupa-
tion of man; its publication duty.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

Fanaticism is the false fire of an over
heated mind.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

skfrt ncw worn bearing the
name Of the Paririan ertlsts
Who introduced The mode.
The shaping q Of ths circular
variety, and nts smoothly
n fro1e and over the hlps.
he Top edgs being held easy
whcn seved 70 the belk The
lower portion presents the
undulAting ripple now fash
tonable. while the back falls
IN null godet, or organ pipe
folds from backward turning
plafts at the top. A deep
nnderfaclng Of canvas, grAss
or hair cloth n Rsnaralfv
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

One thorn Of experience is worth O whole
wilderness of warning
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

"Hanson's Magic Corn Salvc."
Warranted to money refunded. Ask you:f
druggist for IL. Price Is cents.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

ne and use that old and welitried remedy, Mr.,
wNsLow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething-
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

att<In N0s otx4-ln8 Canx
%, -, 80, 80, 40 and - inches
bust measure. The skirt Il
cut In nve sizes, viz; a2, "a,
20, % and 80 inches waist
measure.
This stylish spring toilet
Of golden brown crepon 4.
one OF the new Partisan
modes.
The Paquin skirt and cape
are made 10 match, the col.
let, or short cape being OF
black plated chiffon. over
which q Van Dyke collar OF
point de- venise lace Il worn.
A lining Of blue and brown
changeAble silk makes . rich
completion.
A full ruching Of chefon
decorates the neck, which
can either take the place Of
the full Msdfci collar, or Be
worn oyer IL.
ParAsol Of chAnReable blue
and brown tadeta 10 edged
lace, . handsome bow Of blue
4 A-AI-
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

We are as often duped by diffidence a
by confidence.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-04-05

adv ago We told Of our yery superior 4
xteel hand and mower feed cutter 70 be ofered a
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-26
Ed Geers, the silent Man.

Ed Geers, who drives Robert J, is q
unique character. says Outing for June.
He Is known as the silent man from Ten.
ncssec. He Is man who bears an enviablo
record for honesty, ability and abstemious.
ness, and his only vice Is an exceedingly
mild one, that of chewing gum. Strange
to say, although he has magnificent sta.
bio at his disposal, his fayorite amusement,
when not attending to his horses, is &c
ride on bicycle-in fact ho uses this
mode Of locomotion TO keep down his
weight, and a favoritc joke ON him i.
that, when no Is sweeping along n country
road I'm the ncighborhood Of Buffalo and
finds himself ovcrtaken by one OF the crack
riders Of that city, he softly clucks To him.
self as II he were addressing one OF his fa.
vorite steeds and then unconsciously puts
on an extra squirt and probably beats the
crack who has just passed him. Gcers re
ceiyes a salary of 81 et'e n yrur from tfrt
Village farm for driving, and he Is richly
worthy Of g.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-26
TELEG.A9A., DnhvITIEs.

Spain will continue the export duty on
grain.
Queensland Is especially anxious to have
q cable laid.
Governor Altgcld vetoed the Lowenthal
gas bill.
The Erie railway made a cut In freight
rates from Chicago to New York.
Parliament may refuse to accept the
polyglot petition of the w. g. T. u.
Iron and steel men report q great i'm
provement In every branch of their trade.
Mahoncy defeated Larncd in the second
days play of the tennis tournament ut
Newton.
New British yacht Valkyrie III will not
reaches America.
The kaiser commented favorably on all
he saw aboard the United States warship
New York at Kicl.
The petitiop to find the receiver Of the
New York and New England road guilty
of contempt OF court was dismissed.
DR. Edouard Navillc, the chief explorer
Of the Egypt exploration fund, received at
Oxford the honorary degree of D.CL.
Secretary and Mrs Carlisle and Secre-
tary and Miss Morton left Washington for
Marion, Mass. They will also visit tLc
president and Mrs. Cleveland at Gray
Gables.
Ex-Governor Ames Of Massachusetts, has
improved very much, and his physician
now thinks he will bc in his office within
three months. A few weeks ago his re-
coyery was almost despaircd Of
Hubbard T. Smith Of Indiana, author OF
Listen to My Tale OF Woe" stands first
In tho competition conducted at the state
department for the selection of . consular
clerk, aud he will receive the appointmest
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-26
Ont of the nus.

LOWELL, June 96-The deadlock which
has existed in the common council for
nearly six months was broken last night
when two councilmen, one from each
party, announced that they would vote In
the interest of the citys business. Will
lam f. Curtin (Dcm.) was chosen presi-
dent. Excepting 10 a small number OF
city laborers in the street department no
official clerk or department employe. fire
man, policeman or schoolteachcr had re-
ceived their wnges for over three months.
This was caused by a failure to organize
the common council, owing to political
tie, no appropriations for current expenses
being made, and available funds being
needed 10 meet city debts. The redistrict-
ing of the city removes the possibility of
future deadlocks.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-06-26
LEE JARVIS.


Forge Master" "The Rivals, A" "a Scrap
of Paper" and "Pique, and was intrust.
ed with the title role In Betsy" and the
leading fomale character, Ely O'Connor,
in "Tho Colleen Bawn."
After returning to America Miss Jarvis
was engaged 10 play Mrs George =.
knights old part In "A Railroad Ticket.
While with this company she sang Com
In Thro' the Rye" at each performance
with exquisite effect. She was next the
soubrette of Lincoln J, Carter's "Torna.
do" and succeeded in developing the part
to a wonderful extent Then Miss Jarvis
was engaged by Emily Blncker To do Bel
In, the English maid Of all work, in the
farce "Our Flat" She won new laurels in
this role and remained with the company
until the close of the past season.
Al II recent production in Chicago of a
dramatization Of Rudyard Kipling's story,
1.-THE Light That Failed" Miss Jarvis
created the role Of Bcss and by her excel
lent and conscientious work demonstrated
that she is an originator and does not de-
pend upon the brains OF others for her
ideas as to the proper elaboration of a char.
actor.
Miss Jarvis Is exceedingly good looking.
Many of her friends are dosirous that she
should adopt comic opera and eschew all
forms Of the drama. She Is disinclined to
do this, but her very anc voice may have
some bearing in determining the particu-
lar field Of theatricals To which she Will in
future dovuto herself.