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St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
TAB ON THE LAUNDREss.
German Chemists Plan of Detecting this
Use of Iniurious Acids.

A German Chemists Plan of Detecting the
Use of Injurious Acids.
Every housekeeper knows the diff.
Guilty of preventing the laundress al
home or elsewhere from saving labor
at the expense Of fabrics washed by
the use OF injurious chemicals. It il
sometimes difficult to determine
whether such chemicals are usei, but
a German chemist named Schutzen.
berger has furnished method of de.
tecting the laundress in these tricks
The plan is to include in the weeks
washing some old garment that is
pretty well soiled and likely t6
be rent in the process of cleans
ing it. When the garment
comes home soak it in solution of
methylene blue If the color resulting
from this treatment becomes more in.
tense about the holes than else where.
then the laundress has been reckless
in the use of javelle water. If this
test gives no result, treat the same or
some other torn garment with the col
oring matter called brazlin, sprinklina
it upon the fabric If the cosy hue
that comes of the treatment verges
upon yellow about the holes the laun.
dress is convicted of having used some
deleterious acid, probably ovalic. If q
comparatively new garment has suf
fered rents in the washing, these tests
are all the more convincing Y
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
Preparing Corn for tho Crib.

The unusually large crop of corn will
no doubt induce many farmers to make
the kind of haste in harvesting their
corn that in the end means waste. The
cribbing of corn is more important
matter than many of us often imagine.
Corn that heats in the crib is sure OF
being lost and every bad ear spoiIs it's
neighbor, as certainly as does rotten
apple in a barrel. The farmer should be
certain that the corn is thoroughly
cured before beginning cribbing. Aft
#er that push the work as rapidly as
possible. It must be huslSed, cleaned
and thoroughly sheltered from the
weather. The leaving Of the silk on the
corn is like offering a premium to mice
to take up their abode in the crib
Farm News
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25

turies of sojourn in the granaries OF
man it seems to have lost that feature.
Its wings remain, but he has not had
the strength to use them. The head is
prolonged in front into a long snout, or
proboscis, at the end of which are the
mandibles; the antennae are elbowed
and attached TO the snout.
The larva is legless, considerably
shorter than the adult, white in color
while the perfect insect (a) is of a
shiny chestnut brown color. The pupa
(e1 is also white, clear and transparent
The report Of the secretary of agricul
ture thus describes their habits:
The female punctures the grain
with her snout and inserts an egg, and
from this is hatched a larva which de
YOURS the farinacenus interior and an
dergoes its transforma tion within the
hull. In wheat, barley and other small
grains single 1arva inhabits kernel
but a kernel of maze furnishes food
for several individuals. The chief in.
jury done by the granary weevil is to
wheat, maze and barley, but it also at
tacks other grains. Unlike the moths
that attack grain, the adult weevils
feed also upon the kernels, gnawina
into them for food and shelter
The best mode of determination is
by means of bisulphide of carbon
placed in the bins by means of tube
Care should be exercised to secure
only standard quality. Probably this
will be best done by getting some that
is sold especially for this purpose, as
it is more likely to be of frst-class
strength. A little work early in the
season may save a great deal later on
Farmers Review.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
FARM AND GARDEN.
THE GRANARY WEEvIL.
Best Means of determination Is Bisul-
pIlide OF Carbon.

Best Means of determination Is Bisul-
phide of Carbon.
This is the time of year when the
farmer will begin to be worried by the
grain-bin beetle. We have heard a
great deal about them in time past, and
have no reason to expect less trouble
In the future. We will describe the IL
lustration. The size of the insects may
be seen by the little straight line beside
each one, the insect as shown being
magnified. The mature weevil is seen
ht figure a. His Latin name is Calan.
dra granaria. The larva, that is, the
form as 1t comes from the egg, is shown
at b. The pupa form is shown at G.
At d is shown another insect, the name
of which is Calandra oryza. 0ryza is
Latin for rice, and this insect is popu-
larly called the rice beetle, because he
was first discovered in this grain.
There is a striking similarity between
this one and the one ata, but the reader
will notice that the thorax is lon
gitudinally punctured.
The granary weeyil is not an insect
of recent discovery. It is about as old
as history, and we hear of it anterior
to the Christian era. It probably once
used it's wings, but after many cen.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
pitches Along Country Roads.

Deep bitches and holes caused by
grading and excayating for other pur-
poses are common on both sides of
country roads. Years ago deep bitches
were necessary to carry off surplus
water. With the common use of tile,
these are now superfuons. and should
be leyeled as much as possible, so thai
the roadside can be moved readily with
q machine. In q few instances it may
be best to leave a shallow ditch, but
have its sides slope gradually. Seed all
the roadside to grass. They will then
hive to be cut but once each season, and
will yield considerable hay instead Of
being q hotbed for weed seed produe
ton.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
Didn't Worrx Hfrn.

An old man and his wife were last
summer sailing on a steamship between
Blackpool and the Isle of Man. AS the
sea was rather rough, and the old
woman unaceustomed to sailing, she
said to her husband:
"0h, John, this ship is going DOWN.
'sWel1. never mind. said her husband,
st ism t ours. ."-Tit-Bits.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
OPELOUsAs, LOUISIANA, SATURDAY, JANUARY 25 1896.
OUR BOY LEFT HOME TO-DAY.

Our boy left home to-dayl
How full Of sorrow Is my lonely, quiver-
ing heart;
For many days we shall not see his snil-
ing face;
How shall we pass the hours from him
apart?
He left his childhood's home to-day!
Things never can be quite as they have
been before.
His room is dark and desolate tonight,
His hat and coat hang not behind the
Kitchen door.
We miss his boyish face SO much;
Backward Ger months and years our sad
thoughts turn;
Did we appreciate our boy when he was
here,
We ask, as now our hearts for him SO fond
ly yearn.
try to think he will be back,
And for visit he will only plan;
But then the thought that hurts comes
back to me,
Our boy hereafter is q ssbusiness man.
He'll labor and gain wealth,
And then a wife and home he'll have: ]
must not mind,
But then the ties Of childhood's home will
break,
And we-oh, 'tis SO lonely for those left
behind
This is the way of all the world.
One cannot have all pleasure sweet with
out alloy;
Sad partings come; and can only pray
tonight,
Thank God have SO good, so true boy.
--Lenora Allen, In Good Housekeeping.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
An unsafe insurance Ris]

An Unsafe InsuTahce R1sk.-Any
insanity in your fami1y2" asked the
examining physician. Well, ]" said the
man who was applying for life insur
ance, '.Iny wife says she must have
been crazy to have married me.r-In-
dianapolis Journal.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
In Great Luck.

II heard you were out sleigh riding
with Miss De Richie, spooner? Play
ing for high stakes, aren't you?''
.sWell, I held full hand on that oe
easion, 2 said spooner, thoughtful -
Detroit Fres Press-
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
Kaffir Corn In Kansas

The acreage Of Kaffir corn in Kansas
this year is larger than ever before.
The drought of 1894 taught many farm
ers that they must prepare for adverse
seasons, and the fact that Kafiir corn
viii stand dry season when Indian
corn viii dry up caused many fields to
be planted with it. The results have
been satisfactory. In some counties OF
the state, notably Montgomery, the
yield of the Kaffir corn has run as high
as 60 bushels to the acre, and 80 or 40
bushels to the acre is considered a very
ordinary yield. AS a bushel of this corn
will go as far in fattening cattle and
hogs as a busheI of the Indian corn, il
can readily be seen that a great point
has been gained IN Its successful pro-
duction.
If the bees need feeding there is moth
ing better than TO put frame of sealed
honey IN their hives.
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
A ATTRACTIVE FOWLS.
Brief Description of the Sultan, o Very
Pretty Breed

Brief Description of the Sultan, o Very
Pretty Breed.
This breed was introduced into Eu-
rope by way Of Constantinople some 40
years ago. In many respects the Sui
tans resemble the White Polish, but
they have shorter legs and more abun-
dant plumage. The latter is very white
and flowing; on the head they have
compact Polish tuft; the comb is only
two little points, and the wattles are
very small. They have five toes on each
foot. The fowls are non-setters, small
eaters and layers of large, white eggs.
They are said to be hardy when ma
ture, but are difficult to raise. They
St. Landry clarion. (Opelousas, La.) 1890-1921, 1896-01-25
PRIZE HEN.

are very small and are kept chiefly as
pets, being generally regarded as the
most beautiful of all domestic fowls.
They are, however, good layers.-N. Z.
World.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
Christmas Gifts at City Hall Pharmacy
Rev W. H..LaPrade Is Returned.

Rev W. H..LaPrade Is Returned.
The citizens of Shreveport, ire
spective of denomination, were
highly pleased when they learned
that the Conference had Returned
Rev. w. II. LaPrade to the First
Methodist church as pastor. His
membership were of course greatly
elated, though they felt assured Oh
this result.
DR.. LaHrade is a gentleman OF
polished scholarship, cultured
student, deepstheologian, an emil
nent teacher, ]; profound preacher,
AMI is lsily one eff the strongest
men in Southern Methodism.
He is very popular with members,
and congregations; breaches an ex-
allied conditon,of Christian perfec-
ton; and has a good report for his
two years labor in the Master S
vineyard
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
hristinas Trees

On next Thursday evening. Christina.
eye, the good folks Of Mooriagsport vii,
give Christmas tree and supper at tha,
beautiful town. The people there neye,
do anything by halves; they know how
70 arrange Tor such things, they do 80 lin.
orally and in a hospitabie manner and
splendid time is in store for all who ma,
be fortunate enough 70 attend.
The Progress has received cordial in.
ritation TO attend, and is deeply sorr,
that the generous invitation cannot he ac.
cepted. This scribber can now see ,h.,
beautiful tree decorated With Cant.
Claus, like tempting, looking. and
beautiful 10 It's decoration WITH eex
things for ali. And then that supDsys =. .
4 good folks; couldn't you kinder send
something down GA tbs gai0y
a Everybody IL invited; isa 90 one mis-,
these who possibly can attend.
On the same night JordaI res. sun.
saay school viii have is an calsastsas,
sree. The frisads u thsss dehusri
aied.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
AROUND THE CoRNERs..'
Established 1S74.)j

THE PROGRESS takes pleasure
in welcoming to our city Mrs. Alice
Daur, Enee McWilliams, who ar
rived Monday morning. 1t is un-
lerstood that she came on bust
ness as we'll as visit to her old
/ home.
Soon Milan street will be paved
from Common to Market. Better
lookout, old Tex! you wont be in
it if you don't mind out.
Mr.. G. j. Randall is carrying on
the good work by having a hand.
some concrete sidewalk laid to his
splendid builing on Market street.
In the olden times Mr.. Wilson
was a prominent figure, being a
constable and then deputy sheriff
in our trovblous days, It was as
deputy under Uncle Will Heffner
that our editor first knew him, and
can testify to the fact that he made
an efficient officer
Rev. jim. Afford left for his
home in Magnolia Miss. Wednes-
day morning. After spending
Christmas with the folks at home,
he will go to Greensburg Louisiana
where he will enter school. The
church, the Conferences and the
people will yet hear eloquently and
powerfully from this young divine,
if God spares him for the work.
Rev. II. w. May, the new pastor
of the Greenwood, Caddo Chapel
and Jordan street church, charg-
es, arrived in the.city Tuesday even
ing, on a semi-tour Of inspection.
He visited Greenwood and Caddo
Chapel Wednesday, and returned
that evening and held prayer SER
vice at Jordan street. He preach
ed a most excellent sermon on
faith, and won the hearts of the con-
gregation.
1t is truly gratifying to the ac-
quaintances and friends of Mr.. M.
M. Herold to learn OF his great sue
cess in the practice of law at the
St. Lonis.
The regular preaching appoint
ments will be the first and third
Sundays in each month. There
will be no change in the nights for
Epworth League and prayer meet
ings. Herefter the sacrament will
be administered on the first Sab
bath morning ofeach month, begin
- u
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
THE PROGRESS.
s r. ABBOTT, ....... ...Local Edlto
Run Them In.

Our roundsman saw a sight
Tuesday morning which called
for the police. This was num-
Der of negro boys running and
jumping on and off the S. 4 H.
train while under a high rate OF
speed. This occurred along the '.
S. & P. railroad track, between
Common and Christian streets.
A stop Ishould be put to this at
once, before an aweful tragedp re-
suits therefrom. The Progress
thinks Mayor Mcclellan could put
these boys to most beneficial use,
and it will suggest to Chief Nelson
the efficacy Of bringing them be-
fore His Honor.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
The Farewell Sermon.

An audience of unusual num-
bers assembled at Jordan Street
Church last Sunday morning, to
hear the farewell sermon of the be-
loved pastor, Rev. j. M. Afford,
(may God. ever bless him).
His text war Kings 7; q, "And
upon the top of the pillars ,oas lily
work..
Earnestly, eloquently, soulfully
this promising young divine delved
into the rich mines of thought, SEN
tim tent, life which lie hidden in the
bosom of the Bible, nature and mar,
and drew therefrom priceless jew
els of strength, humility, glory to
GOD, duty to the MASTER: all to
the edification of his congregation,
and their closer walk with GOD.
Eagerly the listeners drank in each
word as it fell from his lips: and
they seemed mellowed with softer
cadence, holier in love and sacrifice
by the fact that all knew that this
was Mr.. Affords last sermon; that
perhaps this congregation would
never hear him preach again. 1t
was a trying ordeal for the preach
er; it was terrible on his members.
This was conceded to be a most
powerful sermon: howstrongly
he urged, his flock to be faith
full to Christ to remain strong in
the faith and Loyalty support him
who should succeed him in the
passionate.
And then came the close. All,
how the notes of the organ seemed
10 tremDle With emotion as the all
Of the hymn, GOD BE WITH YOU
TILL WE MEET AGAIN, rose on the
stiffness. And then followed a scene
which would have moved any one
not dead to humane sympathy.
AS the congregation stepped for
ward to bid the beloved, faithful
pastor good-by; men, women and
Children wept bitterly. Both the
Sunday school and church of Jor-
don street had made a gallant,
christianity fight to have Brother
Afford returned to them, but were
bitterly disappointed. Hence this
was trying ordeal some were sub
jected to: in fact some passed indeed
through spiritual Gethsemdne.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
ming with January 3rd. This at
Jordan street.

ming with January 3rd. This al
Jordan street.
Thesi Progress was honored by a
call, Thursday, from Mrs Groom
wlfe.ofiHon. w. H. B. Groom and
Mrs. Irene. Wood, nee Groom, Of
Mooringsport. These ladies were
in the city doing Christmas shop
ping, and arranging for a supper
and Christmas tree to be given in
their townsnext Thursday night.
Col.]EJohn S. Young is having a
splendid brickxside-walk laid in
front off his residence on Edwards
street.
Rev. j. l.. Pierce, our former pas
tor OF. the First church, has been in
the city several days on his return
from Conference to his charge at
Carondelet street, New Orleans.
He willfpreach at the Methodist
church tomorrow morning at II
O'Clock, and at the Presbyterian
church at 7.3O o'clock that night.
DR.. j. WI May, Of Belmont La.
complimented our Office with call
Thursday afternoon.
Mr. S. Herold spent several days
on his plantation up the river this
week.
In advance, The Progress tips it's
hat to Maj. Lowenthal on his COM
ing nuptials. Cards are out an
nouncing his marriage to Miss Mol
lie Marx of Waco Texas.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
Fun. Fun. tnn.

l5O fine Christmas Turkeys will be ratified
OH every night, commencing SATURDAY.
December -, and continuing ill Januar,
], 1897. Fun and Turkey ior everyone
Come and enjoy the sport and win 81 q
Turkey for 10c. '>
KENTUCKY SALOON
aiS-Z Texas Street, opp. Opera House
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
VVEVEVEEEVVEEVEVVE
Just See What a Mammoth Sto
You Have to Select From
You Have to Select From.

The finest line of Headware for
children ever shown in this city.
You will save money when you call
on US.
Our Gents and Boys Clothing De-
partment will be a great treat
for you.
We have the finest Hat Depart
ment in this section.
Our prices are just about half.
The best and finest stock of Gents
and Boys Underwear. Can be
found in Furnishing Goods De-
partment.
We are sole agents for the New
Idea Paper Patterns, the best
and most economical ever pro-
duced. Any Pattern Zoe.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Our mayor is still hot about that
Common street closing; and he is
about half right. There should
have been provision in the grant,
that the railway company shall
supply a regular policeman and
also place an electric light at rtreet
crossings.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

: The city authorizes would place
themselves in very close touch
with the people BY suppressing the
heart.ess ante-Christmas fire.
cracker fiend who is utterly indiff-
erent to the limb or life Of man OF
beast.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Street paving, with vitrified brick
comes high, but it is a paying bus
mess.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Don't listen to what others say; IT
you need job work call at The Proc
REss office.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Do you want 10 bny or Sell any
property !? II so, see Hicks BroC.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

- We are closing out our large stock OF
Xmas Goods at cost. Come while YOU
can get what suits you, at City Hall Phar-
macy.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

see Hicks Bios. for bargains ia real
estate.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

For up-to-date Christmas Goods go to
City Hall Pharmacy, opp. City Market.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Lower 2O6 Milan has put on a
Sunday suit and now looks quite
spruce. The hanging blind above
has something attractive to look
down on now. 80 8
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

lio to City Hall Pharmacy for YOU
Xmas Goods, opp. Market house.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
Shreveport Sausage Factory,

Realizing the large demand and great
necessity and wants OF the people, and in
order to keep pace with the progression
o this city, have added Sausage Fac
try to my Market, and employ only skill :
ed workmen, and invite the public to
come and inspect our many kinds kept on
hand. We also keep choice meats, poul-
try, oysters, fish, game, vegetables and
choice creamery butter Now is the time
to buy your Christmas Turkey.
Respectfully, JIG. MAHLEN,
323 Texas st.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

What variety of it ms.
What useful articles az all, too,
at about One-half the rice asked
by the average sore eper.
What Go you think of me of the
following for a sensible
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Get The PRoakEss to do Your Joi
work.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Our 5-year-old saw the weather
flags flying from the mast of the
Weather Bureau office, and grave
ly informed her 6d that that was
done to let the fof}{ know eha'
Christmas would soon ve here.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Remember you are cordially in
vlted to the Jordan street Sunday
school every Sabbath morning at
9:30 o'clock.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

The City Hall Pharmacy has an immen! e
tcck OF Christn as Goods, they must so
before Xmas. BtlY while they are cheap.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19
Holiday Gift

Dress Goods, Silks, Capes, Jacket, ),
Reefers, Gloves, Handkerchiefs,
Underwear, Umbrellas, Parasols,
Quilts, Blankets, Embroiderics,
Laccs, Corsets, Carpets, Mat
tings, Rugs.
The largest Shoe Department in
this city.
The largest stock of Macintosh
Coats in this section.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Is what all economical people will be found do
ing next few days. You have to buy some
Holiday Goods, don't you? Suppose now
we show you a way Of saving about onc-haIf
of your money. These days sensible people
don't waste their money on nic-nacs and fool
ish articles. Service and value is always
best for the giver as we'll as the receiver Of
presents
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

The.Little Gem, carrie tn: b. oYs-
tiers On the marStt.
The Progress. (Shreveport, La.) 1892-1900, 1896-12-19

Mr.. J. NJ. Wilson, one } &C. old
est citizens os Shreveport dled a.
his residence on Friday d moon
|Of last week.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-12
GOOD POSITION
And a good Business Education near
er Home Offer

On June 18th Draughon's Practica
Business College, Nashville, Tenn, will
open branch school in Texarkana, un.
der the management of Prof r. r. Lu-
man, who has not only served as Princi-
pal of Draughon's Nashville College
twelve months, but he has for years kept
books for some of the largest firms in Ten
nessee and Kentucky. Hewlll be assisted
by other competent teachers.
This branch school became necessi'
ty, as the Nashville College found 1t diff
cult to accommodate its large attendance
from the West and other sections. 1t will
Qve the same advantages as given in the
Nashville school. 1t is generally known
that Prof. Draughon's course of book
keeping is considered by business men by
far the best in the Union, while the other
departments are second to none, Prof.
Draughyn's College guarantees positions
under reasonable conditions.
Those who enter the Texarkana school
within reasonable time will rec Give a
special discount.
For Catalogue, etc, address,
j. II, DRAUaHoN, Pres't.,
5-11-ewks Nashville, Tenn.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-12
Err Over Fifty Yeare

AN OLD AND WELL-TRIED REMEDY
Mrs. Winslows Soothing Syrup
has been used for over fifty years
by millions of mothers for their
children while teething, with per
feet success. 1t soothes the child
softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie and is the best
remedy for diarrhea. 1t is pleas
ant to the taste. Sold by druggists $
in every part of the world. Twenty
five cents a bottle. It's value is in
calculable, Be sure and ask for
Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup, and
take no other kind. S-b-93-ly
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-12

w. II. Wells n Co. will sell yo
shoes at rock bottom prices.
The Daily Texarkanian., 1896-05-12

For every quarter in a mans
pocket there are a dozen uses; and
to use each one in such way as to
derive the greatest benefit is a
question every one must solve tor
himself. We believe, however, that
no better use could be made of one
of these quarters than to exchange
it for a bottle of Chamberlain's
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Rem,
edy, medicine that every family
should be provided with. For sale
by Smith Drug Company.