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Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21
NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN.
Plan of the Institution to BE Started In
Bronx Park.


Rronx mark. in which the New York
botanical garden is to be established, is
about two miles in length and about
half a mile in width, contains G53 acres,
and extends along both sides of the
Bronx river. from point about quar-
fer of mile south of Williamshridge
station. on the New York and Harlem
railroad, in southerly direction to
West Farms. Under the act Of incOrpO-
1ation the citizens forming the corpora
ton known as the New York Botanical
garden are obliged to raise sum Of not
less than $50 600 as an endowment
fund. When that sum is provided the
board of commissioners Of the depart
ment of public parks is authorized and
directed to set apart a portion of Bronx
park, not exceeding $50 acres, for the
purpose of the botanical garden Of the
$3.50, 900 required $3.50, 900 has already
been subscribed, and there is every pros
pect that the remaining 81, 900 will
soon be raised. A committee of the sci
entific directors of the garden, who are
ex officio mem bers of the board of man
ayers, is now engaged, in conjunction
with experts appointed by the park
board, in considering the question of To-
cation.
It is proposed to show in the outdoor
department as great a variety Of plants
as will grow in this climate They will
be selected on account Of their beauty
their uses and their general interest,
and will include collection of plants
arranged by botanical affinities. There
1,o in yoi
that will endure our climate will be
grown. The arboretum will require a
large space, probably not less than rs
acres. Special attention can be given to
aquatic plants on account Of the great
facilities afforded for this purpose by
the Bronx river.
Under the act of incorporation it is
provided that when the $780, re-
ferred to shall have been raised the city
shall appropriate $500, 900 for the con-
struction and equipment of buildings.
There is to be building for botanical
museum, in which it will be sought to
collect specimens of all the products of
plants. This building will contain also
laboratories, lecture rooms and an her
barium, which, it is hoped, will ulti-
mately contain specimens of all known
plants. There will be large number
of greenhouses of various sizes, which
will contain growing plants in as great
variety as possible from warm and trop-
zeal countries. These plants will be
grouped in the different houses. One
house will be devoted to palms, another
to orchids, third to ferns, a fourth to
cacti, and SO on. The garden will be
open in winter as we'll as in summer.
The botanical museum will be equally
interesting at all seasons, and, with
winter scenes without, the greenhouses
will be especially attractive. New Yor'-
LETTER
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21
II f A d .

GiUen up By tlCO Doctors. Read 11hdt Mrs..
Annie Hoyt, of Letete, ". b., says: Ny tge
sGUed by taking SAG bottles Of DR.. Ih01np-
sons SdrsG paritLG, the Great English REM
edy. She says:
was given up to die by two celebrated doc
tors. Thirteen months ago was great sur
ferer with a sore ankle and leg. Could not
bear to touch my foot to the floor. 1t grew
worse every day and my leg from the knee to
the ankle, began to turn black and mort1fy
1 had to take to my bed. After time the sore
broke and it was awful! 1t began to eat my
flesh away, leaving the bone bare L sent TOR
the doctor at st. George. He came examined
me and left a wash and salve which used,
receiving no benefit. Aft er a snort tune
sent for him again and he brought another
doctor with him for a consultation. They de-
cided that the only way to save my life was TO
amputate nv leg at the knee. and as am an
old lady of sixty seven, the chances would be
decidedly against my surviving the opera
ton, when 1 was wasting away to shadow.
1 would not allow them to do this. A short
time after this, neighbor advised me to try
DIR. ThompsOn's Sarsaparilla, the Great
English Remedy. Said it would purify my
blood, give me a new appetite, lm prove my
health and the sore would heal. sent for six
bottles. commenced using it and began to feel
better from the start. My leg began to heal
and my general health began to improve;
after using the six bottles, the sore healed up
and 1 could bear my weight on the foot,
could walk around the house. Just think!
For over thirteen months had not been able
to touch my foot to the ground or leave my
bed, and have since then walked two miles
without resting. 1t is truly wonderful how
we'll l am today. This great blood purifier
to testify Any one wishing to know fur
ther of my case, write me and with pleasure
will furnish any further testimonial 1T by so
doing poor sufferer may be benefited
Mrs. ANNIE HOYT.
Letete, N. B., Sept. l, 1884.
FOR SALE BY
c. c. GROW, Barton.
o51 K. E. FRENCH, Glover.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21
A DROP OF WATER.

The water which is now in the ocean
and in the rivers has been many times
in the sky. The history of a single
drop taken out of glass of water on
your table is really romantic one.
No traveller has even accomplished
such distances in his life. That parti
Gle may have reflected the palm trees
of coral islands, and has caught the
sun-ray in the arch that spans a cloud
clearing away from the valleys of
Cumberland or California. 1t may
have been carried by the Gulf Stream
from the shores of Florida and Cuba,
to be turned into crystal of ice be-
side the precipices of Spitzbergen.
1t may have lowered over the
streets of London, and have formed
part of a murky fog, and have glis-
tened on the young grass-blades of
April in Irish fields. It has been lift
ed up to heaven and sailed in great
wool-pack clouds across the sky,
forming part of a cloud mountain
echoing with thunder. 1t has hung
in fieecy veil many times above the
earth at the close of long seasons of
still weather. 1t has descended many
times over in showers to refresh the
earth, and has sparkled and dubbed
in messy fountains in every country
in Europe.
And it has returned to it's native
skies, having accomplished it's pur-
pose, to be stored once again with
electricity to give it new life produc-
ing qualities and equip it as heavens
to earth once more.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21
For shilling Troubled Waters.

Oil is no longer TO be poured on trou-
bled water. It is to be fired like a she'll
from gun. AS wave approaches
bomb filled with oil is to be precipitat-
I'd in its direction. The bladder Will be
perforated with small holes SO the oil
will run out slowly and continue its
work for greater length of time than
would otherwise be the case.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

Kitty-''Tom is down south this
winter and he just sent me the love-
lest little alligator you ever saw"
Ada-"How are you going to keep
him?"
Kitty-"I don't know; but I've put
him in Florida water until 1 hear from
Tom"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

relief. was i'm bed when j first began
take the Compound. After taking fou
bottles, L was able 10 be up and wal
around, and now | am doing my house
work. Many thanks TO Mrs. Pinlham fd
her wonderful Compound. IL saved M
life. Mrs. HATTIE MADAUs, 1874 Mort
Clark Street, Chicago, Ill.
More evidence In favor of that nevei
failing female remedy, Lydia Il. Pbi
HAMS Vegetable Compound.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21
AMERICAN MARKSMEN.
tncIe Sans Soldiers Are Accounted tho
Finest In the World.

Finest In the World.
The finest soldier marksmen in the
world are those of the United States.
Their skill has been developed under a
system of competition wherein L-cGals
and other badges Of honor are AWARDED
to the victors. In this branch Of the
military art the militia is actually ahead
of the regular army. Only the other day
at Sea Girt, n. j., the national guard
team of the District of Columbia broke
the worlds record at 200, 500 and 600
yards, only three Of the men falling be-
low 90 out of possible 105. General
Miles said that it was the most marvel
Gus exhibition of long distance firing
that he ever saw. Our rifemen are not
equal to the British at 500, 1000 and
1900 yards. They make a speciality of
those long ranges. But 40 900 to 600
yards, where man stands up and is
exposed to the force of the wind, the
Americans excel In the army soldier
earns this designation Of "marksman"
by making a score of IS per cent. If he
does so per cent, he is rated as sharp
shooter. The highest grade is that of
distinguished marksman," to reach
which requires a score above 80 per
cent
The war department distributes 176
medals annually. Of these % are gold,
81 silver and 90 bronze. There are six
kinds of gold medals for various grades
Of achievement, five kinds of silver
medals and three kinds Of bronze med
ais All Of them are made at the mint
in Philadelphia The gold ones are very
handsome. OF all Of them the finest
bears the design of an Indian shooting
a buffalo with bow and arrow, with
the legend, First Glass Prize Distin-
guished craftsmanship. 1t contains
500 worth Of gold. However, change
is to be made, and the medals are not
to be made Of precious metal in the fu-
ture. The reason is simply that the sol
der when hard up is tempted to pawn
his hard earned decoration of honor.
The national guard of the District
of Columbia, being federal militia, has
the government medals. Everywhere
else the militia uses and pays for such
medals as it chooses. In this matter
there is a movement in the direction of
uniformity, in order that the sharp
shooter i'll one state may be equal in re-
spect to skill to a sharpshooter in an
other state. In Pennsylvania almost
any citizen soldier can be sharpshoot-
er. All that is required is that he shall
make so per cent at 200 and 500 yards
and he may shoot the whole season I'M
til he gets those scores. In the regular
army a sbarpshooter receives a silver
cross and pin, which he wears on his
left breast. After qualifying as a sharp
shooter for three years be gets a silver
bar, which is attached between the pin
and the cross. For each additional three
years during which he qualities an ex-
ira bar is given to him. Soldiers who
earn the designation of marlsman wear
buttons on the coat collar,
and after three years they receive a
marksm 5 pin. -Boston Transcript.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

Whatever may be the truth or the
falsities of the stories that are told of
the scarcity of funds in a country edi-
tors pocket, or the scarcity of food
in his stomach, the stories are always
told, and neither the progress of ed
ucation nor the growth and develop
ment of the press seems to have any
effect upon the crop.
One of the latest comes from Ken
lucky, where the mountain editor, at
least rarely develops into a Croesus
or an Apicious, and this one is con-
corning mountain editor.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

Shell got a letter from papa to-
day, saying that he made his will.
He-Do we come in anywhere?
She-Not directly; but he has left
all his money to an asylum for idiots.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

You will find Larger Stock and of Greater Vari
ETY. than ever shown i'm town before. Warrand
ed strictly Pure Lead in Oil, Calcutta Lnseed Oil
French Zinc, Turpentine, Japans, Pat Dryer. &c.
The Best Mixed Paint in the MARKET the LOngman Martinez
Takes half OIL which makes cheap price twcnd
years. it is o experiment
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

TO the chair
tried all the doc
tors and tho
medicines that
thought would
help me.
" One day
while looking
over the pape.
1 saw the ddUo.
tiSeBicnC of yoI
Vegetable Con
pound. lthougl
! would try H..
did so, and foun
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21
HOW AN ADVERTISEMENT
SAVED A WOMAN'S LIFE.
tsrEoIAL 70. ouR LADY READrRsl

4" For four years / su
fered with female trol
bles. Twas SO bad tht
/ was compelled TO haN
assistance from the be
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1895-10-21

G. G. GROW, Barton.
o51 K. E. FRENCH, Glover.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03

foE a long long time, but finally
rev men Drawer than the rest
PECAN to look up and urge t f'st
better seed be planted and m onre
care exercised in harvesting
many and cruel were the rebuffs
lucy met with but the walls Of
ana finally they arose in rebellion ~ .
oney Threw off the yoke fastened
on them by womankind. thew de-
claled that seed planting and bar-
seslins was as much in their
sphere as hoeing. The rebellion
assumed gigantic proportions 80
the men realized that thew coytG
reason and understand. The re-
oelllon was successful and It be-
came-.revolution, and goes down
ih1o history a monument to the
Independence, the far sight and
the love Of freedom, inherent in
the breast of mankind. And
mere was no more hunger and the
ch1idren laughed instead of cried,
IS the reasoning all wrong? If
not, apply the same principle to
the Ola saw-"T The hand that
rocks the cradle rules the world"
and we Immediately see it's absurd
though sweetly delusive fallacy.
experience teaches that
rodd4klng the cradle is far easier
work than ruling even our little
corner of the world.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03

We have been asked to express
our views on the silver question
but we hardly think the express
sion Of our opinions would settle
the much vexed problem. We
have digested Coins financial
ideas and peeped into some of the
many replies he elected, but
why should we trouble to give
our ideas when we live in a coun-
try in which married women do
not own their mother-hubbards to
say nothing Of pocket books !?
We are nobody's constituency, SO
why should we be distracted be-
cause M. j. Foster is ION the
fence" and is not willing to walk
the ..sound' and pure gold pave
ments on the one side, nor yet to
descend into the fields of "Havl-
lab, wherein both silver and gold
doth glitter on the other? Why
should we pattern after the
modern full fedged politician
and scream ourselves hoarse IN
sisting that the gentleman should
aexpress himself?" we fail to see
hence we'll leave the screaming
for either the American eagle or
the politician J
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
TEMPERANCE BOYS N
GIRLS ARE WE.

,,oo, Temp'rance boys and girls are We,
!, sunny youth from cares we're free,
nd ioin we now in Bands Of Hope"
AGAINST all evil pow'r to cope.
"a know that cen the smallest thing
Can do some good, or comfort bring,
Nd 40 will we in earnest strive.
from all our land this curse to drive.
=. -Tenp'rapce boys and girls are we!
! Temf,ranee boys, Temperance girls.
asmn,rance boys and girls are We,
Always true we mean to be!
/. No driil1we use but water pure,
And hive few aches or pains to cure;
aood health is ours, and prospects bright;
n,r heads are clear, orr hearts are light,
put then to keep these blessings all,
We ne,r must heed the tempter's call,
mt from " strong drink" must turn away,
No,1from the path of Virtue stray!
! what il the way is sometimes rough!
we're doing right, aud that's enough
m cheer our hearts from morn till night,
IA long as in this cause we fight!
Wen clasp each other by the hand,
And pledge the honor of our band,
that true and faithful we will be
Till all our laid frof rum is free.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
COLLEGE.

This College has been in operation seventy
years. 1t is as efficient now as ever. It has q
cation is beautiful. The buildings are ample.
The town is noted for its morality and refine
ment. The expenses are quite moderate. 1t is
Send for a catalogue and get all the partiou-
lars. Address REV. q. w. CARTER,
je222m President, jackson, La
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
10 the Youth of Our Land.

To the Youth of Our Land. .
just a little talk with the boy
ana young men who have not form
ed the habit OF using tobacco.
Let me say to you, be not wear,
IN well doing, for l do not thinl
there is in the world, a more absurd
custom, or a habit harder to fire.,
ones self from, than the use O
tobacco.
Then why form such a habit. on,
which is no help to you mentally o.
physically?
You may search the world over
and question every man who has
become q tobacco slave, if he would
be willing to free himself from the
bondage of tobacco use ; then pause
a moment for his reply, and see
how eagerly he will say: 81
would give anything | possess if
could abandon the fearful habit OF
using tobacco. Or that I had
never been permitted to begin the
use Of it,"
Look at the young man who has
become an inveterate cigarette
smoker; he is pale and nervous, and
as he rolls his cigarette, deep down
in his heart, he wishes he had
never formed the habit Of smoking
them, for he knows his constitution
is being weakened each day by
their use.
Now if the use of tobacco was
enjoyable in the beginning 1 would
not wonder how the habit could be
so generally formed but I am
aware from the many statements |
have had given me, that there is
nothing SO %sickening, SO weakening
and so facilitating as the first
trials of tobacco using. | have had
men describe how they have rolled
on the grass, or across q log, so
sick that life vas not worth living /;
and all caused from a trial OF
tobacco.
Now how we'll it would be if you
would always resolve from such ex-
perience, to never form any habit
that was SO vile all enemy; but
strange to say they try, try, again
until they become master Of the
situation, and from thenceforth, can
go on smoking, chewing and spit
ting through life, with no annoy
ance seemingly to self, but making
it unpleasant to those around, and
filing the pure, fresh air with
smoke and odor that is anything
but tasteful and pleasant.
If they we're thus persevering in
all good causes, to try, and again
try, till the stage of perfection was
reached, we would have a model
community, a stronger race, aud a
more moral society.
Therefore, dear boys, refrain from
tobacco as you would from a viper
Of vices. Remember that establish
ing one moral will make you strong
er to avoid and abhor all minerals;
and you will find in the end, that
life will contain more sweets than
you can find in the use of tobacco.
Now, a word to those who have
formed the habit. Do get rid of it!
Tt is not hard to do. The one thing
needfnl is will power and if You
were accused Of having DO will of
your own in other affairs, how
quickly yon would resent such a
charge!
Within my own acquaintance
there is one who after the use of to-
bacco for fifty years, has quietly
and willingly given it up. So now
I know the young men OF our land
can give it mp with all ease.
a FRIEND TO YOUTH.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
NOTICE.

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, La,
June oath, 1895.
Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before B. Bloom.
field, U. 8. Commissioner at Opelousas, La, on
August 18th, 1895. viz
HILVER CARRIERR,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1880,
for the Lot Nc. l, Sec. 23 TIP. 6, south range q
east La. Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF, said land, viz:
BENJAMIN A. Gnidry, Therence johnson. Fer
min DerbaIne, Oliver DerbaUne, all of st. Lam
dry parish.
G. Med. BRUMBY,
June 29-6t. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03

Azelien Fruge, lumber, 7 ward 90
ward 25 90
w. Burton, burrying pauper 90
J. Ell. Smith, juror on inquest 60
Pierre Mistric, nails and lumber,
3rd ward 40
Jules Petetin, spades and shovels,
z ward %
Paul Blanchard, road scrapers,
W
Treville Meche, lumber, &c, End
WARD ~
B.. S. Dossm1ann, cleaning drift in
Cocodrie, 6 ward -. W
Samuel Haas, spikes, 6 ward. 5o
word .....-..' II %
III. D. Courtney, work done for
parish, 6Ward . "
.. : NJ Ward 10 so
Chas. Dossmann, lumber q spikes,
ward -. ....... :"
Alex 1xa pdrieisn' spa'es ID so
Manars a. Cn. snikes.1 ward. - 20
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03

On motion of Mr.. r. Lafleur, the board
of reviewers went in session as police
jury.
Mr.. Laf1eur moved that a committee
of three consisting of the district at
torney and two members of this body be
proposition of the Office Specially Mfg
Co, in regard to the furniture in the
Clerks office and report at next regular
meeting. The chair appointed Messrs.
Il. Lafleur and Evans.
On motion of Mr.. Lafleur, the report
of committee appointed to sell contract
to repair the Burleigh and two small
bridges was received and an additional
sum of 1925 was appropriated out of in
ternal improvement funds of 9Th ward
to do said work and contract to be dOne
under the supervision Of r. Lafieur, j.
E.. Bacon, w. J. Young and NJ. p. Stage.
Mr.. r. La1eur moved that Mrs. l.. D.
$4,000 for costs in road suit Of Mrs. L.. D.
Prescott VS.. Parish Of st. Landry-car-
ried.
McGee was appointed road overseer
from Anse johnson to Pointe Dural.
On motion Of Mr.. Evans, the sum of
$3.50 was appropriated out of internal
Improvement funds, half each out of l
and 2 wards to build Bourbeau bridge
near Albert Burleigh's, and A. Burleigh,
Alex Burleigh, Jr. and Howard Saint
appointed a committee to sell contract
to do said work.
On motion of Mr.. Guidry, the follow
ing claims were approved:
"A. d. Prejean, lumber, l ward IS 6 48
U.9. Fo%ntenot, lumber, &C., 5 wd. rs 90
A. 4 Stage, lumber, nails, &c, 5
DIR. WIN. Thompson, pencils. ..... Is
Civil Sheriff Of Orleans, serving
HOtlcsS L w
John Harmanson, assisting in re-
On motion of Mr.. e. T. Lafeur, the
police jury went in session of the whole
for he purpose of settling with the
treasurer.
Mr.. Guidry in the chair.
The committee of the whole having
arisen reported through their chairman,
Mr.. Guidry, that they had examined
vouches in the hands of the treasurer
amounting to $6,659.76, found same cor
rect, cancelled and ordered the treasurer |
credited with the said amount.
Mr.. MCGEE in the chair.
On motion of Mr.. E. T. Laf1eur, the
report of the committee was accepted.
STATEMENT OF INDEBTEDNESS, PARISH
Of ST. LANDRY, APRIL 1sT, 1895.
Unpaid claims prior to 1884,. IS 377 80
for 1891, ....... l 532 80
" 1892 / sos rs
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03

Total due and unpaid, 49,. IS 10 155 81
On motion of Mr.. Guidry, the minutes
were adopted as read.
On motion of Mr.. E. r. Lafeur, the
police jury adjourned till Monday, Aug.
26, 1895 at 1890 p. m.
ALEX stage, E. H. MCGEE,
Clerk. President.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03
NOTICE.
T.ANn OFFICE AT NEvv Nprr

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, Lar
June Is, 1895. s
Notice is hereby given that tho following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before B. Bloom
field, u. 8. Commissioner, at Opel0usas, La, on
Monday, August 8, 1895, viz
ALEXANDER PAPILLON,
who made Homestead Entry for tho Fractiona.
section SO, TIP. 6, 9 K 4 East, La. Mer. No. 1O232
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon. and cultivation
Of, said land, viz:
Benjamin A.. Guidry and Samuel Green, of st.
Landry parish, La. and j. Douglas Young and
Allen Mccoy, of Acadia parish, La.
g. Med. BRUMBY,
June % st. Register.
The Opelousas courier., 1895-08-03

SA04C VI A.
This case was submitted on the evidence in
the record, ana the law and the evidence being
in favor OF the plaintiff. Sarah Jane Mcdaniel,
and against tbeeSaAs.dant, Gilbert Baillio, it
is for these le tsons ofaered adjudged and de-
favor dissolving the community OF acquets and
gains heretofore existing between her and her
husband separating them in property and vest
ing her in complete control over her separate
property which she now has or may hereafter
acquire, free from the control or interference
OF her husband: that she do have judgment and
recover of the defendant the sum Of fifty dol
lars with interest from judicial demand and it
is further ordered AMI decreed that the defend
ant pay all the costs of this suit.
Done, read and signed in open Court, this 9th
day OF May, A. ID. 1895.
W. c. PERRAULT.
Judge 18th Judicial District Court of La
Filed May 9th, 1895.
H.. f. EsTORGE, D'y elk.
A true copy.
o. 4. THOMPSON. by. elk.
July ID, 1895.