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The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

be in readiness to start in the morning.
l advised my wife. who seemed to be
nervous and agitated, to go to bed.
This she consented to do, telling me to
be sure to put everything In the trunks
except what we wished to wear travel
Ing.
If anything requires greater skill
and patience than packing long-train
party dresses. to say nothing of other
articles of feminine apparel, into COM
paratively well-filled trunks, / have
yet to learn of 1t. This was many years
ago and. perhaps, they made gowns
longer then-or trunks smaller. How
ever, / did the best / could and felt
rather proud of my job. / was UP in
the morning to see our luggage car
ried down.
Are you sure you put everything
in?" asked my wife from her comfort
able position of repose.
Everything but the things you
ought to be getting in." answered. in
elegantly, starting downstairs.
An hour later one of the house serv-
ants brought me a card, on which was
written, do come here at once. Some
thing dreadful has happened" My
wife had written 1t. Filled with
thoughts of another calamity, hurried
to her chamber. AS entered 1 saw she
was dressed, standing. looking over her
shoulder into the glass.
"You frightened me dreadfully," 1
said. half provoked to find everything
peaceful. what has happened?"
do look all right?" she asked. twirl-
ing around like the dummy figures We
see in the shops.
I told her she looked charming, and
again asked her to explain what had
occurred. She seated herself on the
bed and there was something In her
manner and expression that warned me
was in for it.
did 1t ever occur to you," she asked.
satirically, that you had mistaken
your calling? Don't you think you
might succeed better as an expert
packer than as a lawyer" she con-
lnued, leaving me for an instant in
doubt respecting her sanity. But her
allusion to my late laborious task con-
vinced me that somehow I had blum
dered.
Didn't get everything in?" asked,
feeling secure In my position.
Unfortunately, you did," she an
swered, my toufnure with the rest"
Your what?" i gasped, not compre-
bending. and fearing that the catas-
troShe. whatever 1t might be. had been
Sccasioned by my ignorance or
stupidity.
MY tournure. my hustle! are you
capable OF understanding thatr" It
was n tho days Of bustles,
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Mistook Their Mar.

Two funny young men OF Perkins,
o. T., made up their minds to have
fun with medicine peddler, who
goes by the name of DIR. Wild Jack.
AS he came along the road they
jumped out OF the bushes at him and
ordered him to hold up his hands
DIR. Wild Jack was of different breed
from what they expected. He pulled
out gun and shot one of them dead,
while the other only saved his life by
plungiDg into the brush.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
A Happy Woman.

At last l am a we'll and happy woman
again; thanks to McElrees Wine of Cardui
! have suffered for four years from won't
trouble of the most horrible kind. Twelve
years ago went to the San Antonio Hos
pital where they performed an operation
but it left me il a worse state than ever
went to DR.. Kingsley and DR.. d. Y
Young, but they gave me little relief
After spending sl25OO was not able to
leave my bed, and most of the time suffered
pains to equal thousand deaths. On the
tenth OF last October my friend Mrs.
Stevens advised me TO try McElree's Wine
of Cardui. The first bottle did me good,
and / got more, and to-day l am new
woman; am nble to do all my cooking and
house-work. l am running a boarding
house and doing all the work myself.
still use the Wine, and always keep it In
the house-it saved my life.
Mrs. III. ]. MEYERS,
Appleby, Texas.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
OctrOi Duties.

Octroi duties, the tax on edibles,
wines and liquors, fuel and building
materials entering town, are levied
ia 1918 municipalities in France.
Last year the gross receipts from the
duties were sos. 600, 900 and the cost
of collection IS, 800, 900, or nearly
per cent. Paris alone paid $50, O,000.-
0OG, nearly half the whole amount.
and over $40 head for every inhab-
liant, while the average Of the other
towns 10 s. head.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

A Welshman proposes to build a
ship that will have speed Of sixty
miles an hour. The boat will he $50
feet long and SO wide, with fiat
bottom and wedged shaped bow and
stern; of 10000 tons displacement,
and with eight paddle-wheels on each
side, each making seventeen revolu-
tons a minute.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
No Sense ut All.

Some birds in Patagonia have a
foolish habit of roosting low down,
close to the ice, and in the morning
may sometimes be seen the curious
sight of scores of these unfortunates
with their tails frozen into the ice.
There they may be compelled to re-
main until the sun, by the process of
melting them out, liberates the pris-
OlerS
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Roman Lamps.

Roman lamps were of many sizes,
but many of them very closely re-
sembled what is at present denomi-
mated sauce or gravy boat. At one
end there was ring. through which
the finger was passed when the light
was carried. The body of the vessel
was filled with oil, and at the other
end there was a small tube through
which a rag wick was passed.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Foot-tons of Energy Per Ounce of Food
Cabbage. 16; carrots. 20; milk, "a; ale
80; potatoes, 3s; porter, AZ; beef, 55; egg
81; ham, IS; bread. SO; egg (yolk), 127
sugar. 13o; rice. 145; flour. 14s; arrow
root. Isl; oatmeal. 152; cheese, .1ss; but
ter, 2el.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

mon Blotch, or Eruption, to the worst
Scrofula, are cured by it. 1t invigorates
the liver and rouses every organ into
healthful action. In the most stubborn
forms of Skin Diseases, such as Salt
rheum, Eczema, letter, Erysipelas, Boils
and kindred ailments, and Scrofula, it is an
unequaled remedy.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Are You Going East This Summer,

Don't forget that the great summer
tourist route is the Michigan Central.
'The Niagara Falls Route" a first
class line for first-class travel. the popu-
lar line to Niagara Falls. Mackinac
Island, the Thousand Islands of the st.
Lawrence. the White Mountains. the
Adirondacks. Portland by the Sea, Bos-
ton. and New England points, New
York and the seashore.
Send ten cents postage for "a Sum-
mer Note Book" 1t will tell you all
about these places and how to reach
them. o. w. RUGGLES,
GenI Pass'r and Tkt. Agt., Chicago.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Why She Smiles Sweetly.

Sparkling eyes, quick beating heart, and the
rosy blush OF pleasure on the cheeks makes the
strong man happy when he meets his lady love
That's the kind Of o man whose very touch
thrills because IL Is full OF energy, vigorous
nerve power and vitality. Tobacco makes strong
men impotent weak and skinny. NoTo- Bac
sold by Druggists everywhere. Guaranteed TO
cure Book titled Don't Tobacco Spit or
Smoke Your Life Away" free. Address Ster'
ling Remedy Co. New York or Chicago.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
MIR. CLAYTON'S WILL

HE CL AYTONS
had issued invita-
tions to a party at
their country house
in Massachusetts,.
The guests, thirty
jn number, were to
remain a w9ek. My
wife and / looked
forward to a grand
time. We had been
there before and
knew what n visit
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

The pleasant effect and perfect safety
with which ladies may use the Cali
fornia liquid laxative. Syrup Of Figs.
under all conditions, makes It their
favorite remedy. To get the true and
genuine article, look for the name of the
California Fig Syrup Co.. printed near
the bottom of the package.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
ONLY ONE AND THAT IN JULY.
Excursion to Colorado.

The Great Rock Island Route will sell tickets
cheap for this excursion to Denver in July, and
you should post yourself ut once to rates and
routes
Send by postal card or letter TO Jno. Sebastian.
/ G. T. A.. Chicago. for beautiful souvenir issued
| by the Chicago Rock Island 4 Pacific R'y. called
/ the Tourist Teacher" that tells all about the
trip. 1t will be sent free. IL is gem, and you
should not delay in asking for It,
JNo SEBASTIAN, g. l.. A, Chicago.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

1t is the weaker sort of politicians thai
are the greatest dissembers.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

J c. SIMPSON. Marques, w. Va. says:
"HallS Catarrh Cure cured me of very bad
case Of catarrh." Druggists sell it, 75c.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

want every man and woman I'm ths
United States who ARE interested in tho
opium and whisky habits to have one OF
my books on these disease. Address, T.
NJ: Woolley, Atlanta, Ga, box 3l7, and ono
will be sent you free.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
II the Baby is Cutting Tee

A man cannot leave better legacy to
the world than a well-educated family.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Pity makes the world soft to the weak
and noble to the strong
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

He who says there is no such thing as an
honest man is himself a knave.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
German TOYS.

1t is estimated that the annual
sales OF German toys in England
amount to $4,000, 900.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Be sure and use that old and velltried remedy MRS
wNsLow's SOOTHING sYRrP for Children Teething.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

A mind once cultivated will not lie fallow
for half an hour
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
LOOK OUT FOR BREAKERS AHEAD

W when PIN pies,
eruptions, boils,
and like manifes-
tations of impure
blood appear. They
wouldn't appear if
your blood were
pure and your sys-
TEN in the right
condition. They
show you what you
need-a good blood
purifier; that's what
you get when you
take DR.. Pierce's
Golden Medical
Discovery.
II carries health
with it. All Blood,
Skin and Scalp Dis
eases from n com
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

If Troubled With Sore Eyes
Jackson's Indian Eye Salve will positively
cure them. 25c at all drug stores.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Nothinr Succeeds Like Success.

The successes achieved by men and things
are not always based upon merit. But a sue
cess we'll merited and unprecedented in the
annals OF proprietary medicine, should these
ever come TO be written, is Hostetters Stom-
ach Bitters, a botanic medicine, discovered
nearly half century ago, and the leading
remedy for and preventive of malarial, rheu-
matte and kidney complaints, dyspepsia. con-
stipati0n and biliousness.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

We feed upon what We read, but digest
only what we mediate upon.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Is Your
Blood Pure

II it is, you will be strong, vigorous,
full Of life and ambition; you will have
a good appetite and good digestion |;
strong nerves, sweet sleep.
But how few can say that their blood
Is purel How many people are suffering
daily from the consequences of impure
blood, scrofula, salt rheum, rheumatism,
cataarh, nervousness, sleeplessness, and
That Tired Feeling.
Hoods Sarsaparilla purifies, vitalizes,
and enriches the blood. Therefore, it is
the medicine for you.
1t will give you pure, rich, red blood
and strong nerves.
1t will overcome that tired feeling,
create an appetite, give refreshing sleep
and make you strong.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
"Hanson's Magic Corn salve."

Disagreeable people always do keep thei
promises.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Warranted to cure money refunded. Ask YOU
druggist for il. Price Is cents.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Learning is peasurable, but doing is the
height of endowment
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

a thought of eternity consoles for the
shortness of life.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Appleby, Texas.

As small letters hurt the sight, so do
small matters him who is too much intent
upon them.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

We must not expect more of folks than
there is in them.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

White lies are but the ushers to the black
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
The Ladies'.

Strive manfully; habit is overcome only
by habit.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
Raphael, Angelo, Rubens, TassS

The .'L-lENE'' are the Best and Most Econom
cal Collars and Cuffs worn: they are made of fine
BILE. one collar Is equal to two of any other kind.
They "a seeiI, rear seeu and look nell. A box of
Ten Collars or Five Pairs OF Cuffs for Twenty Five
Cents.
- A Sample Collar and Pair OF Cuffs by mail for
Six Cents. Name style and size Address
lREvERSIBLE COLLAR COMPANY.
Y Franklin St.. New York. q Kilby St.. Boston
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07
w N U DALLAS

When Answering Advertisements Kindly
Mention this Paper.
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Every one knows how n ~
To suffer with coTns. and they are not condurivete
graceful walking Remove them with iltndrrcorns
The Louisiana populist., 1895-06-07

Laws are not invented; they grow out
of circumstances.
After physicians had given me up, | was
saved by Piso's Curc.-RAIPu EEiEG,
Nilliamsport, Pa, Nov. -, ISIS.
An enthusiast is one who is always red
hot right or wrong
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01
WOULD-BE WARRIORS.
y0fryG vTRGTNIANs RUN AWAY
IRON NONE TO FIGHT IN CU6A.
Carbon Tbom.s. of Aiexaniris ana A'eA'
ander Harmon. Of siaunton 10 On ''"s
Back by the Authorities

WASHINGTON. April 9o-~The au'hor-
,tv Of the state Department was invoked
today 10 crush in embryo a desire on
the part OF TWO young virginians to "'a
The cuban lnsurrectionists IN their sFus-
gle for independence.
Robert J.. Thomas, Of Alc~andria' va
the general manager OF manufactuilnS
company. located IN Washington cali''
on Acting Secretary TIL at the state Dc
nartment to-day. and asked that some
effort be made 10 apprehend ms sou
Carbon Thomas. and Alexander Harno,'
a Young man OF stanton, Va. VINO sai'-
ed from New York BY the Ward Line
steamer Yumuri on April 9Th.
The ship will be due at Havana to-nor-
row. and at the request OF Mr.. Thomas.
Mr. I-hl sent Geographic dispatch ie
Consul-General Williams, az that port
directing him 10 meet the boys on their
arrival and send them back to the United
states by the next steamer.
Mr.. Uhl also succeeded in getting senior
Dupy De Lone the now Spanish Minis
ter. 10 telegraph Captain-Gcncral campos
to give the young men good reception,
and see that they were we'll cared Tor.
The boys were nineteen years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01

Charming Little Opera Well Received at
the Academy.

Thomas O. SeabroOkc and his comic
opera company were warmly welcomed at
the Academy last night by a very large
audience, among whom we're many rep
rescntatiye people Mr.. SeabrOOke, with
his strong support. appeared az the Acad-
envy several seasons ago. II was the nrst
production Of the Isle or Champagne
In this city. Large audiences greeted
them. ana the breezy little work, with
catchy music, pretty costumes ana at
tract-ve scenery, took we'll IL was a
foreeOne conclusion that Mr.. SeaDroohe
would be drawing ard when ne re-
turned 10 Richmond.
The libretto is By Charles Alfred Byfhe
AID Louis Harrison, and the music Dy
William Furst. There Is an origihanly
and dash about the work that attracts.
There is just enough plot 10 hold me
work together. and the music Is DriSnt
and full OF harmony Inc scehe'y u suS,
gtstive and the entire performance Wci'
staged. With an admirable chorus sew
eral breezy comic songs, VIE dances ana
a couple Of specialties That produce any
amount OF merriment, the Isle OF 'naIii
uasne' certainly proved treat 70 those
present. and encores were frequent and
Nr seabrooke. as King Pomcry Second.
tation as a comedian Of genuine merit.
lie possesses u . power Of doing ms part
properly without overriding IT, sea
broke In the tomb with Joe Mlllfi
JOKE BfHths kept iHf hN'i'tt'F AA+ II
OF laughter for several minutes. His
songs were well received. and none OF his
efforts towards spirited comedy fell Hat
Charles r. Mcdonald ali Daniel Baher,
- the Kings standing army are Il dtl1,,s
duo in their topical gong, with a nlmDle
dance gracefully lone.
Walter Allen. as "Apollinaris FraPpe.
Prime Minister OF the King. ". Wallace
Black. as same Binnacle,' shipwrerk-
ed sailor Of New Bedford. Mass, ana MISS
Eva Davenport IN the role Of Abigail,
aunt of Priscilla" did their their parts
crcditablv. ..
Miss Maud williams makes a dainty
priscilla" She has sweet voice fairiy
VII mOduatcd 49,
Miss E.ya CroX sang ana sancei nel
way 10 eyerybodv's heart SIC IS graz
nor work is strong cie<r-cut and fail OF
spirit. She was literally applaudcd.
The other members OF the cast ac-
quilted themselves creditably.
Tho Isle of Champagne will be re-
peated al the Academy Tonight.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01
News rrnm the Con. N.

Charles Evans. the colored boy who
was arrested for breaking into the house
OF Mr.. Valentine Hechler, Jr.. was tried
before Squire Vincent yesterday AT the
HenricO county courthouse and sent on
to the grand jury.
Thomas n Tyler and Susie Nenable
were married in the clerks Office yester-
day by Mr.. ;. b. CHM. Both are resi-
dents OF Henrco county
Thomas Green. cOlOred. charged with
making a criminal assault on a little
nine-yeaT-old girl. was sent on 10 the
grand jury by Squire Vincent
MIR. G.. ". Thomas has declined the
nomination FOR Commemorative Attor-
ney which was rendered him by the j.
w. Southwark party. Mr. Thomas signed
the usual obligation before entering the
primary election and on this account felt
it impossible for him 10 accept Mr.. w
:. Leake has been substituted on the
ticket for the Office Of treasurer for
Mr.. Taylor. who declined
Mr.. Southwark has announced himself
as a candidate for sheriff on the Inde-
pendent ticket.
There VIII be a meeting of the County
Democratic Committee on Saturday next
at the county courthouse 10 declare the
nominees OF the recent primary held in
the county.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01
Voted in Favor OF rroe Coinage.

JEFFERSON CITY. Mo, April D-Last
night thirty-nyo OF the hfty-oight Demo
cratic members OF tho House met in cau-
Gus and adopted the following resolution.
Resolved. That We. Democratic members
OF the House of Representatives Of tne
TIirty-eignth General Assembly. FAVOR
free coinage OF SILVER az the satio Of if To
l.
The vote on the resolution stood ayes
p. noes 9. not VOTING An effort was
made L. have the body adjourn as
caucus and vote as an assembly of inr
diyiiual Democrats but they who had
caused the csrous 90 Dee assembled voted
the resolution down. and bound the
members 10 the action Of che caucus.
The whole trend or the caucus was 10
precipitate a discussion which VIII prob
ably result I'm a State convention. Ih0
caucus was intensely exciting and much
bitter feeling shown by the participants.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01
THE COMING CONVENTION.
Members OF the Travellers Protective Asso


citation to Meet Here.
The annual State Convention of the
Travellers Protective Association VIII
convene tomorrow morning at IL o'clock
in the assembly-room Of the Chamber
OF Commerce building All preparations
have been completed by the members ot
Post a 10 receive the visitors from the
various sections of this State Head
quarters will be established at the In
per.al Hotel.
A reception committee. composed OF
Messrs. b. II. Marsh. secretary OF the
Richmond post; W. J. crump. and X. ".
SIlman. win meet the visitors as they
enter the city and accompany them 10
the hotel A general committee on ar
arrangements has also been appointed.
Both committees are 10 meet tomorrow
night at : o'clock IN the Chamber Of
Commerce TO complete their arrange
ments for properly receiving and provd-
Ing for the delegates from other cities.
The convention viii be composed OF
about thirty-six representatives. of the
fve posts. Probably the most interest
ing matter that VIII engage the atten-
ton of the body this year is the cleo
ton OF officers for the ensuing term.
There will also be the election OF dele
gates TO the national convention. which
meets in san Antonio. Tex. June I'd.
There win probably be a number OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01
NIX. JENhINSON or Tx ~.
lie +, the Man who Wanted Captain wise
ne his Attorney.

as htt Affofbf5.
The ill-advised stranger who selec'eu
Hon. George u. Wise as subject upon
which TO pass a worthless check. az pub
lshcd I'm The Times yesterday, was regis
tered az Nurphy's as 5. \. Jenkinson'
Teyss. In the interview Monday with
Contain Wise he stated that his wife
was menu er Of the Roy family I'M Rich
mend. ana that she had an interest IN
certain property in Gloucester county
involved IN . will which NJ was trying
O. upset. He showed great familiarity
with the Roy family.
Yesterday morning ne called on Dr.
James Z. Roy ami claimed connection
with him. After telling hiin a great deai
about the family that the Doctor didn'
know. he tried 10 borrow money from
DR.. Roy and tried again 20 get him TO
endorse a check, but failed. He also
tried to get guest at Murphy's 40 en-
dorse a check. and he callci TO pay his
respects to Dr. HOge.
II was very evident that the man
was drinking. and the fact that be was
annoying citizens reached the ears of the
Chief Of Police. and he sent Sergeant
Tomlinson 10 the Hotel, where he was ar
rested and taken 10 Major Poo's office
He admitted 20 Major Poe that whisky
was the cause Of his conduct lie was
locked up at fhe Second station on the
charge Of being suspicious character.
and Justice John will cross-question him
about his antecedenis and history this
rnp~ufup
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-05-01

II was purchased by Mr.. McLane. OF
Philadelphia, and the price raid was
81. $50.
Captain Edmunds Gee and Miss Pattie
Hardy were married this afternoon al
the Methodist church at Crewe. Rev X.
T. Gayle ofciated. The groom Is freight
conductor on the Eastern division of the
Norfolk and Western railroad. and the
bride Ia mVsl ettractive young lady OF
Crcwe. Captain Gee and bride left on
an extended bridal tour north.
The Junior order United American Ne
chanics. Of Petersburg are making ex-
tefsive preparations for the raising OF
flags over the public school rouses here
OH the nth Of May. The Flag Committee
held a meeting tonight. and determined
90 have all the poles In position by the
18th OF May. Hon. w. +. McRae has
been selected by the School Board to
receive the flags on behalf Of the city
board. Captain W. II. Wheary, OF Et-
trick. Chesterfield county. viii receive
the flags on the part of the School Board
Of that place, as flags are to be put over
the school houses there.
The state Board OF Commissioners for
the Negro Department Of the Atlanta
Exposition met here this afternoon at
tn. colorrd Yourg Mems Christian Asso-
citation building. The following members
were present. Professor }. q. Penn, cnlei
commissioner: Rev. 4. l.. Gaines. Of Nor
folk: y. ". Davis. Of Richmond; II. l..
Jackson. OF Nottoway county: T. C.Walk-
or. OF Gloucester county, and Scott Wood
Of Petersburg.
Reports from the state were read. show
ing that the outlook is exceedingly bright
for creditable display of the progress
Of the negroes from Virginia at the great
Exposition next fall
Tonight large mass-meeting was
held at the Union-Street Colored Metho-
dist Episcopal church in the interest Of
the exhibit.