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HUDGM Il Mt.
JUDGMENT.
DISTRICT COURT, PARISH OF ST. LANDRY
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
JEAN PIERRE MILLER vs.. FLORENTINE
FUsILIER.
No. 154S1.

This case coming up for trial was regularly
tried. The law and the evidence being in fav-
or of plaintiff and against the defendant, and
the said plaintiff having proved up his case,
and the law and the evidence justifying the
same. 1t is therefore ordered, adjudged and
decreedithat there be judgment Of separation
"a mensa ct thoro," and it is further ordered,
adiudged and decreed that there be judgment
against the defendant. condemning her to pay
ali costs of suit to be taxed.
Done, read and signed in open Court at
Opelousas, State of Louisiana, this u5th) day
of October, A. d. 1896. at chambers by consent.
GILBERT L. DUPRE,
Judge 11th Jud. Dist. OF La
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Great preparations are gong on 1Or
the fair to he given by the ladies OF the
Catholic Church next week. The otJect
for which the fair is given is pralsewor-
thy, and the undertaking deserves sue
cess. All parties wishing to make CON
tributions towards this en1eitalnment
will please send them to Rev. Father
EneberiDk, ut the presbytery. VI
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A ship arrived. in New Orleans t''is
week having on board 1865 Italian lm-
migrants. No wonder that this country
is getting filled up. with all the lsn's o.
the old world. There should be some
restriction put on this Whole sale imm''
grafton of all the scum Of Europe.
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- - .

We notice that wild ducks are being
sold in considerable numbers on our
streets of late. This is pretty fair sign
that there are at least few OF he wary
fowl left in existence, and that part of
them in their annual Southern pilgrim
age have dropped almost unexpectedly
among us, and several of the quacking
strangers have fallen victims to the far
reaching effects of powder and lead
when exploded in good shotgun.
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The business done by the railroad
company at this point Nust be enor-
nous The sevices Of aTAwitch engine
and crew are required aITSthe time, in
order to keep the tracks an..s sIdIngs
clear, and also in making up trains for
the regular fleights Agent Settoon
and his assistants seem to he worked to
a standstil in order to keep up with
the vast amount Of work on hand.
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PRIvATE DETECTIvEs-We want one
or two young men in this county 10 rep
resent us as Private Detectives. Expe-
rienee unnecessary. Money for the right
man. Address with stamp.
Texas Detective and Protect va Agency,
San Antonio, Texas. nov Ism
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The elected Congfessmen for Lonisi-
ana are First district, Aaolph Meyer
Second district, Robert c. Davey Third
district, Robert F. Broussard; Fourth
district, Harry W. Ogden; Fifth dis
trict, Samuel I. Baird; Sixth district
Samuel NJ. Robertson.
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R. MORNHINVEG,
ALL A MISTAKE.

The impression prevails that deal in second
hand goods and take this method to disabuse
the public on tho subject. My stock is fresh and
select and consists of general assortment OF
dry goods clothing, shoes, hats, and fire as
sortment of ladies' coaks and capes, etc, which
[ am selling at very lnu,naTes and invite the
public to call and see for themselves.
3. BENNETT,
Manager for Mrs. L. Bohrer,
Main street, adjoining Eale1." jewelry store
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A sensation has been caused in the
Southern States by a report, which
seems to be we'll founded, that new
kind of cotton seed has been imported
from Africa which develops plants 90
feet high and more, and yields on the
poorest kind of land from two to four
bales to the acre. 1t is said that so
alarmed are certain cotton raisers that
they have offered a gentleman who has
the seed in his possession large sum of
money if he will destroy it, OF course
the result of sucl, a method would last
but a short time. IL there is any merit
in this cotton seed others would soon
bring it over. 1t is claimed, moreover,
that such seed would benefit rather than
injure the planters of the cotton belt,
since if such crops could he obtained
the cotton acreage could be correspond
ingly decreased and the land thus lett
vacant could be employed for cultivat-
ing other products.-Dry Goods Econ
OmiSt.
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Don't fail to get prieC.l~lhd part,cu-
lars for anything in re clothing 'lhe @
from Aaron JacohsSlwho can supply
clothing from Warjnaker u brown 9
ceiebrated make at the lowest eniiees'
Call and see, SAMPLES.
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WILLIAM CLARK,
notice.!
LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, J..

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.,t
Sept %, 1896
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim,
and that said proof will he made before
the Clerk of the District Court, at Opelousas,
La, on November II, 1896, viz:
William ChaPelle,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1294o for the
81 of NW3, NJ of SW4 Sec. %, TIP, 2, RI w.
He names the following witnesses TO prove
, his continuous residence upon and cultivation
" If, said land, viz:
F'INlIessc King Jno. McCloud, JOS Il Singletary,
Fink Wharton, all of Bayou Chicot. La
G. Med. BRUMBY,
Sent. &C. 1896, Ct Register
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The oil mill, compress and ice factory
are still busy at work, and the nelen-
bprhood around those prosperous ins,i.
.tutions presents busy appearance ~
.ht. 0l,seryaDt eye.
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Cash for Composers.

@. X. Honck & Co., music dealers of
Memphis, Tenn, acting under the en-
dorsement and in the interest of the
Tennessee Centennial Exposition, which
is to be held during 1897, at Nashville,
Tenn, offer prize Of $t00 in cash for
the best original composition for the pi-
ano, in the form of march, the winning
composition to be published as the Ten
nessee CenteRuial Prize March. and dur
ing the expostio 10000 Souvenir copies
will be given .way at s.iIeir piano and
organ exhibit i,ha,e Cos .merce building.
The lithograph II, will contain Il
birds eye viewf Of the exposition
grounds, and at /! e top o. each page of
music will be an Ssigina}' desi gh OF one
of the buildings. 1e.Jts5crlpts VIII bs Dc
received up to Januat-t1, and award OF
indges announced % January IS, 1897.
For full informatinla address Publish
ing Department, Q. *. Honek 4 Co,
Memphis, Tenn.
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Local trade still continues to be brisk,
despite the fact that the selling OF the
crops is nearly ended. We have heard
comparatively few complaints from tie
merchants regarding lack OF business.
This fact alone is an assurance that
there ia more money i'm circulation
among the working people at present
than there has been for some time past.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

All during the late campaign Repub-
lican orators sang IA sic,cotyped song to
the effect that peace, prosperity, pro-
lection and plenty would follow. il they
did not accompany, Major Mckinley's
election. Well, the Major having land
cd, we fervently hope tho alliterative
millennium, So graphically depicted by
the Republican spell binders, will ar
rive on schedule time.--Sugar Planter.
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Opelousas is one of the best drained
towns in the State. A short while after
Thursday mornings heavy rain the
water had completely run off and left
the places of travel entirely free of
slusli and mud.
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NOTICE.

Having assumed control of the Bakery until
this date owned and managed by Mr.. Pierre
Titard at the corner of Court and-Sts., in
the town of Opelousas, am prepared to fur
nish the public with the best bread that can he
made. using only the best -four and materials.
1 therefore respectfully solicit a share OF the
public patronage.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Head off burglars and accidents py
placing your valuables in a safety ut
nosit hoy in the st. Landry State BANK
where you can rent one cheap.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

The cheapest line of Ladies ana MISS s
\. trimmea Hats that were ever Drought
"a 61pelousas, at Firnberg Bros. see
nnr Pattern Hats.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

The temperature of the atmosphere
the early part Of the week was disagree
able and oppressive, and reminded on g
forcibly that summers heat never de-
parts long enough to let MS forget that
we live in the Sunny South.
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FOR SALE.

towr property, consisting OF one town lot.
good frame residence, rooms; u small corner
store building aud other outbuidings. situated
in good neighhorhood oniN Main s5reet and VIII
be sold cheap either for cash or part credit.
For particulars apply to Marie Lesass.er or
to Felix Lesassier, Opelonsas. ioct-lo
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,.dMrs. Miller. of the MiFer Por-
MT rsan,n al ,uy OF St. Louis, are !slopplpg
tIal. ooIpn na., where they WIFI take
AZ MFs. naSos pastel portraiture.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Fine English cutlery, raz, ;, knives,
shears. carving sets, butchers, hn :a,tv,s
harbers' clippers, etc. at Mo''"'
ennstore. Bellevue street.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Dear Major Mckinley: II there's any
.,,;n~ wing around loose that you want
sd s and didn't get ou the 3a Instant just
sste il and welcome.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Give Aaron Jacobs your order Tor an
0sercoat, Macintosh or winter suit
and save money.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

We will guarantee to teach you no"
To make portraits, or no pay:
8 - Mr.. AND MRS. MILLER,
Studio at Mrs. Hayes Residence.
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Country orders for bread and cakes
nromntly filled at III. Ill. SaDdoz's
Rakery-Titard's old stand.
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st. Landry Academy of Music,

Professor r. MAYER, Principal.
@cA Branches taught; Piano. Organ
1SN Violin, Violoncello and Vocal Mu-
NS SAalsic. A thorough theoretical and
WA classical music education guaran-
ed Session comme noes September 1896.
f or further informati on apply to
Prof. r. MAYER, OpelOusas, La.
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| expect 10 be at Opelousas about tne
fifth of November, and persons neeuins
wnrk done can address me through the
naa.nt,;cn a..n B. +. PERLEY,
( po'.o Ginwrigbt.
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The Independent Lumber Yard
W. n.,ar combine TO raise prif s.. See
\. o nofnra hnviny We meet an prices
- WHITE & SKILEs.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Judge Dup1e is holding regular CIV
il term OF the District Court III Acadla.
We learn that the docket Is il smaii one.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Fancy paper and envelopes, albums
toiIet articles, soaps, perfumeries' otc.'
a. HoustOn's drugstore.
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a nice lot Of fresh dry goods. dress
Goods, hats, shoes, notions, etc, just re-
ssiyei by Fred. l.. SandoZ. Cheap
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NOTICE !!

All pea u indebted to Joseph Bloch, ins"l-
vent ar1h9'eby notified to come forward and
pay at oSce.f they W. W. ;, to avoid s'nt.
y ~ VINCENT BOAGNl,
Syndia(pf nsolvent estate of Joseph Bloch.
Aug. 15, D6.
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The Southern Pacific railroad has
again changed its schedule. The morn
ing train arrives at 11:19, the evening
train at 4:21.
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DissOIuti0n of Copartnership.

Notice is hereby given that the copartnership
heretofore existing between B. K. White and
A. C. Skiles, under the firm name Of White Il
solved BY mutual consent; A. c. Skies contin-
uing in the business on his own account, assum-
ing all liabilities and collecting all debts due
the late firm B. r. WHITE.
A. G.. SKILES.
Opelousas, Nov. 1, 1896.
Referring to the above, I respectfully solicit
| a continuance of the patronage bestowed upon
| the firm in the past for my successor.
Nov. last b. r. WHITE.
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Gnnd Bread.

Good tread can only be made Win
good lOnr a4d an experienced oakei,
such can be fennd at FL. ii. SanGoz
Bakery -Titard's old stand: a snare
of the public patronage solicited.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

NNJANTED = SEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible es-
tabiished house i'll Louisiana. Salary $3.50, pay
able Sl5 weekly and expenses Position perIna-
ed envelope. The National Star Building, Chi
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

The regular monthly communication
of Humble Cottage Lodge No. 10, Free
and Accepted Masons, will be held next
Wednesday night.
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tE.E. EsTORGE,
NOTARY PUBLIC.

NCA AR1 UBLIC.
Office in r,>orr,>+ : Clerks Office. Opelousas La.
ALL L0TARIAL WORK
Executed promptljand accul atcly. Anexperi-
ence of many years as chief deputy clerk of the
Dist. Court affords special qualifications tor tic
correct execution OF all notarial business.
OpelOusas. July 25, 1896.
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nooa bread can be had at ii. ii. San
", paLery-Titard's old stand.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

EHoward Parker, who, with Tani Heur-
tevant, broke Jail last week, was cap
tured on Wednesday and reincarcerat-
ed in the parish prison.
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LOUIS OSCAR PROVOST,
SADDLE g. HARNESS MAKER

All work done with neatness and dispatch at
moderate prices. Saddles, Harness. Whips, etc,
for sale cheap. Shop at JOSEPH Eddy's, near
railroad, opposite old rice mill. Represented
by j. f. Provost. "c'243m
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Fresh eggs, chickens and all country
produce at Fred. L. SandOz's.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Having turned over my bakery to Mr.. Hart
Fl. Sandoz, who will henceforth continue the
business for his own account, l respectfully
solicit from the citizens who have patrOnized
me 40 literally heretofore IL continuance of the
same for him. 7. TlTARD.
OnelOusas La, Oct. 3, 1896.
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Saving machine sundries at Mort
arty's gunst0fe.
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Wednesday,, November 2j, 1896,

NOTICE. - Land Office at New Orleans,
~ Nov. 4, 1S9G.-Notce is hereby given hat
the following g-named settler has filed notice of
his intention to make final proof in support of
his claim, and that said proof will be made be
fore T.. North CullloD, u. Sr Commissioner, at
OpeOusas, La, on December. 81, 1896, viz.
AUGUsTAyE GUlLLORY,
who made Hid. Entry No. 17774 for the south
One-half of southwest One-q uarter. section thir
ty-seven, township three, south, range one,
west north one-half of northwest One-quarter,
section one, township four, south, range one,
west.
He names the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
of, said land, viz:
Patrick Danahy, Eli Clark. Joseph Clark
Garand SOleau all of st. Landry PARISH. Lit.
q. Med. RRUMBI,
November 4, 1896 Register.
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1t always takes iwo men with wheels
in their heads bake one of those
"wheelbarrow" elestion bets.
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sTRayED OR STOLEN.

small sorre horse was stolen in Opelousas
about three weeks ago. branded G 7 C on left
hip. A suitable reward will be paid for his re-
cOvery. G.THCMPSON,
Oct. Stiff Bayou ChicOt.
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The clickory crop of Nebraiha aver
ages six tons per acre, bHe-gs $40 a ton
at the factory and cost ea production Is
$25 per acre. so,
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NO.. g..
ORDER OFF PUBLICATION

UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COUBT, FIFTH
Circuit. Western District of Louisiana. No. 132
Herman l.. Bidstrup vs., Frederick l.. Gates,
ct ll.-lN EQUITY Motion for Ornier Of Pub
fcatiDH The Complainant hereby moves the
court for an order of publication in the above
AMI foregoing .!ed cause, aud as grounds
for the said ,,1%iion assigns as follows:
That James {. Fisher and Mrs. Mary L. Fish
cr are defendants i'll the above entitled and
numbered suit and that they are non residents
of the State of Louisiana. and are citizens and
residents of the State of PennSy lvania, and
that it is impracticable to serve these said de
| PENDANTS by Il writ of subpoena issued to the
marshal OF the United States for the district in
which they reside.
Wherefore complainant prays that an order
he entered making publication for said de md
ants.
T. NORTH CULLOM.
Solicitor for Complainant.
ORDER.
Let order of publication issue as prayed for,
and let said order of publication be made for
ilNe consecutive weeks i'll some newspaper r pub
lishcd ill the City of Opclous:ts Parish of st.
Landry, State OF louisiana; and it is further
ordered that said defendants be required to alr
pear, dcmur, pleach or answer the bill filed
herein by and i'll accordance with the order and
direction of said publication.
dALECk BOARMAN,
United States Judge.
October 7, 1896
Filed October 7. 1896.
j. b. BEATTIE,
Clerk.
UNITED STATES CIRCUIT COURT,
Fifth Circuit and Western Dist. of La. }
hereby certify the foregoing motion and OF
der of publication granted thereon to be true
alEl correct copiCd of the originals as the same
appear on file and y record in my office.
Witness my hand aiH seal of said court at he
City of Shreveport, i,t., this the 18th day of
j. B. BEATTIE,
oct2l-5t Clerk.
uNsrR ION of the Ell,
aeetrn Dist1E
EsTA.E oFAUGUsT,NBoONEA AND WIFE.
No. 54ol."
PROBATE COURT-PARISH OF ST Ian
DRY, LA.
By virtue of an order OFT he Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of st. Lau-
dry, there will he sold at public auction, to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
eer, on premises at last residence of the de-
ceased i'll Mallet, on
Wednesday, November Pa, 1896,
the following described property, towit:
Thirty acres of prairie land. with all the
buildings and improvements thereon, situated
at Malet, in the Parish of St Landry, bounded
on the north by Mr.. Charles Miller. south hy
Olivier Arnaud' east by Portalls Boone and
west 10y public road and Aususte Prpillion.
one gray horse. Ball; - one g1ps iiorsc, Co
co y one lot of hogs; one tWo- h,lfse wagon;
old pcddling hack one altsb.,sgy without top;
one lot of househ Il an nfansWaen furDiture one
lot of farming inlGlw,ncces; half interest in u
reaper and biEIup, the growing crop of corn
"'ir TERMs-cssl w IT. ut,
!. -NARIPG g. BOONE.
Administrators.
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Another Feat

In railroad gymnastics is the opening
of the through Buffet Drawing room
Sleeping Car Line between Galveston
and Washington, ID. c., via the South
ern Pacific.-Sunset Route. This sleep
er leaves Galveston daily at p. H., and
goes through without change to Wash
ington. d. c.. via Piedmont Air Line.
Passengers for New York and inter
mediate points may secure through re-
servations with practically no change
of cars. This is the pioneer and only
through sleeper service between Texas
and extreme Eastern points. A tcle-
gram sent to ticket agents of Southern
Pacific Company ut either Houston or
Galveston will secure reservation OF
| space.
| The three -year-old hoy of j. A. John.
son, of Lynn Ctnter. H., is subject tc
at ttacks of Group. Mr.. johnson says he
is satisfied that the timely.use of Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy, during Il Sc
He is in the drug business, d member o
the firm of johnson Bros. of that place
aud they handle great many pateD
medicines for throat and lung diseases
He had all these to choose from, ant
skilled physicians ready to respond Il
his call, but selected this remedy for us,
in his own family at a time when bi
child's life was in danger, because h
knew it to be superior to any other, ant
famous the country over for it's cures 0
Group. Mr.. Johnson says this is the bes
selling cough medicine they handle, an
that it gives splendid satisfaction il
all cases. Sold by j. Fl. Houston, Jr
druggist, and Jos. Lassalle.
A religious revival was begun at tll
Baptist church last Sunday morniD
and has continued with day and nigh
services since. Rev. Mr.. Johnson. til
pastor. is assisted in his work by Re-
r. NJ. Boone, editor of the Ruston (BaI
tist) Chronicle, who delivers an ele
quent and forcible sermon. Good col
gregations greet Mr.. Boone at each se
vice.
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AUGISTAVE GUlLLORX,
NOTICE :!

LAND OFFICE AT NEW ORLEANS, LA.
November 4. 1896. )
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof i'll support of his claim. and
that said proof Will be made before the Clerk
of the District Court at Opelausas, la, on
December %, 1896, viz.
WILLIAM CLARK,
who made Homestead Entry No. 1882 tor the
south one-half OF the northeast one quarter.
south one half of northwest One-quarter sec
ton twenty, township three, south, ran-e one,
west.
lie names the following witnesses Oprove
his continuous residence upon, and cultivation
Of said land, viz:
John Donahy, Justin Johnson. John ii. Cole,
Olivia Fontenot, all of Bayou ChGcot. La.
q. Med. BRUMBY.
November 4, 1886. Register.
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BY virtue of an order the Honorable the
Probate Court in and for the parish of st. L;tn-
dry, there will he sold at public auction. to the
last and highest bidder, by the undersigned
administrators or any duly qualified auction
eer, premises at last residence of the de-
ceased, i'll Mallet, on
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14

Ripans Tabules cure constipation.
The Opelousas courier., 1896-11-14
j. B. BEATTIE,
Clerk.
t,ct2i-i

COURT-PARIsH OF ST. Ian
DRY, LA.
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the household was asleep Ginger tore
into the room occupied by a friend of
Mrs. Maltby. The cat was beside itself,
1t walked the sleeping woman and ran
back and forth between the bed and
the door in a follow me, please sort
of way. The Weakened sleeper. followed,
Ginger stopping now and then to make
sure that such was the case, and all
the while keeping up noise that had
touch of something more than the
plain cat in it. ra
Down three flights the animal ran,
and then led the way to the kitchen.
There it stopped at the door and yowl-
ed pitifuly. The range was red hot and
there was possible danger to the wood
work The lifting of few stove lids
remedied the difficulty, and Ginger
trotted off quietly to its accustomed
sleeping place.
1t must be confessed it has been dis
covered that Ginger's going out In the
wet is not altogether due to love of
water. 1t has discovered that during
storms sparows are easy to catch be-
cause they are then frequently beaten
down and become a ready prey. Cook
County owes Ginger several dollars
bounty for English sparrow scalps.-
Chicago Tribune.
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capped. But the blanket was there and
was drawn forth without trouble. 1t
had been rolled into cigar shaped
cylinder about two feet long and was
as hard as brick. 1t was covered with
gastric juice, which was futilely en-
deavoring to do it's work. The blanket
loked as though it had been compressed
by machinery. 1t had to be soaked in
water before it could be unfolded. The
stomach Of the snake was as clean as
a whistle, and after the blanket had
been removed was as empty as drum.
Nine stitches were made in closing the
wound, and the snake was taken out
into the alley for fresh air. 1t was soon
1t was surrounded by students small
boys and colored women. In about five
minutes its lungs filled with air and
it's forked tongue ran in and out, and
Mrs. Harde, who was anxiously watch
ing it gave a sigh of relief.
I'm SO glad my Babe didn't die, =
she exclaimed, Il couldn't spare my
baby. I'd sooner have that snake
around the house than lots of men"
DR.. Rosenwald said that the snake
would surely recover, and prescribed a
diet of raw eggs for it for two weeks,
after which it may eat anything except
Canton flannel blankets.
The owner Of the boa constructor con-
ducts restaurant near Fifth and Wy
andotte SITS. She got the reptile from a
snake charmer who couldn't pay a
board bill-Kansas City Star