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The advocate., 1896-05-20
Origin Of Our Weather Bureau.

In 1869 Increase A. Lapham, of Mil
waukee, a civil engineer and amateur
student Of many branches of natural
science, read dispatch from Omaha in
a morning newspaper saying that q
terrible storm was raging at that place,
with high westerly winds. The tsle-
graphic lines had then been recently
constructed to points in the Missouri
valley.
Upon inquiry at the telegraphic office
in Milwaukee Mr.. Lapham learned that
the winds continued from the west in
Iowa and Wisconsin, blowing straight
The advocate., 1896-05-20
A Story Of a Union Labor Compaigp,

One day last week John Breidenthal,
Populist, and Wiley Cook, Republican,
were talking Of old times in Labette
county, and one thing leading to another,
they we're reminded of trap laid by
Breidenthal to slaughter Judge Bishop
w. Perkins in joint debate on the
tariff with Moses Hull, famous reform
cRmpRigner. 1t was in 1887, the year
the Union Labor party polled such big
vote in the State. Breidenthal was
State Chairman and he was very anxious
to carry bis own county, Labette, al
though the year before the Republicans
registered a majority Of 2,1OO. Hull had
been speaking all over the county,
Breidenthal challenging the Republicans
to put man against him. Hull was up
in all sorts OF figures, and especially was
posted on the tariff. "Don't talk tariff"
said Breidenthal the first day Hull ap-
peared in the county. "Give them every
thing but that. Dodge that subject. |
want the Republicans to believe that
you are weak on that point. Perkins,
our Congressman, knows nothing what
The advocate., 1896-05-20

ties. How much do you suppose these
clerks have to contribute to the political
advancement Of snyoneg
l hope this little information will give
the readers Of the ADVOCATE q fair idea
Of the amount of toll and careful selec-
ton that has been necessary to bring our
railway mail service up to i,s present
standard, and dispel the idea that pub
lie Office ls q private snap, SO far as the
railway postal clerks are concerned.
S. M. SCoTT.
The advocate., 1896-05-20
STATE OF OHIO, CRY OF TOLEDO,
LUCAS COUNTY.

Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he Is
the senior partner Of the firm Of F.. ].
Cheney Il Co., doing business In the city
Of Toledo, county and State aforesaid, and
that said Hrm will pay the sum Of One
Hundred Dollars for each and every case Of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use Of
Halls Catarrh Cure. FRANK J. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me, and subscribed in
my presence, this 9th day OF December,
A. d., 1886. A. w. GLEASON,
SEAL Notary Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally
and acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Of the system. Send for testi-
monials, free.
r. J. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, o.
CAV Sold by druggists, 70 cents.
The advocate., 1896-05-20
The OsawatOmIe Asylum.
S. M. SCoTT.

EDITOR ADvOCATE:-Is see in the papers
that the Governor has walked up to the
extravaganza in our asylum as compared
with that at Topeka, The extravaganza
is not confined to the food and daily sup
plies by any means, though the waste
there is enormous, as the neighbors will
testify, and the fare of the officers and
attendants is altogether out OF proper
tion both in quantity and quality to
that Of the patients, as those who have
been there bear witness. Call and dine
with the attendants, reader, il you have
any doubt, and you will no longer won
der at the cost Of maintaining the insti-
tuition. take it upon myself to say,
and say it confidently, that the cost of
boarding the officers and attendants 10
fully equal to that Of the numerous pa
tients, which ought not to be by q long,
long ways. But greater extravaganza
is in the splendid and costly apartments
and furniture OF the officers, equalling
that of city hotels, and from which the
casual visitor shrinks as from a sacred
shrine. trust Challinor will have his
attention drawn to this as we'll as to the
fare Of the institution, and will pro-
nounCe upon it without fear or favor.
The fact is, the institution itself land
so Of half dozen others owned and pos
sessed by the people) is in singular con-
trsst with the close economy that the
producing interest Of the State has had
to practice from its very settlement, and
which is now illustrated in actual priva-
Vation and suffering in half her families
For when we divide the cost Of the elab-
crate brick and mortar piles here erected
by the number of patients accommo-
dated we have furnished a $4,000 or
5000 house to each of it's inmates,
whose abodes before only run into the
hundreds at most, and were content
Herewith. Much is due to show, OF
course, in the age in which we live. But
an undue devotion to show and display
was exhibited in the erection and ap-
pointments Of this institution, and it is
too late now to begin to hedge and call
Tor economy. VISITOR.
The advocate., 1896-05-20
Railway POstOffIce Clerks.


EDITOR ADvoCATE:-There are very
few persons in this country who have
any idea Of the amount Of work required
of railway postal clerks. They do their
Work 80 we'll that people never stop to
inquire how the work is accomplished.
Through the kindness Of my friend and
neighbor, Mr.. Fred Tiffany, of Emporia,
one OF the postal clerks in the service,
whose run is between Kansas City and
Denver, was assisted in gathering some
ideas Of the vast amount of work re-
Quired OF these men. Mr.. Tiffany has
been in the service for eleven years, and
has been required to take rigid exami-
nation every six months during that
time. April % he was required to retake
the Kansas examination. There are over
l,7OO postoffices in the State; the name
OF each postofice is placed on small
card; these cards are placed in rack
and the applicant is required to take
them out one at time and name the
county in which they are located and
the railroad on which they are situated.
The District Superintendent requires
that SO per cent, of the answers be cor
rect ones. In Missouri there are $500
offices, and SO per cent. of the answers
must be correct Mr.. Tiffany took that
examination last year and came up to
the required standard. They are not
only required to learn the postoffices in
the respective States through which
they run, but are required to be thor
oughly posted in regard to States in the
vicinity of their respective runs. In Cal
ifornia the superintendent requires that
the number Of the train to which the
mail is to be consigned or delivered be
given. The Postoffice Department fur
nishes guide for instruction. The
clerks are expected to absolutely memo
rize the whole list The guide for Mis-
souri, contains sixty five pages.
Some time since the Department Su-
perintendents offered a medal for the
best posted clerk in their divisions. Sew.
eral clerks entered the contest. Some
OF them actually lost their health in
their effort to master several States, and
was reliably informed by a gentleman
in the service that one or two poor fell
lows lost their minds in the struggle for
supremacy. This, of course, was unnec-
essary, but it only shows the vast
amount Of work required and the strain
on these men who do their work 30 well.
give this information not so much on
account Of the rigid rules adhered to,
but because Of the fact that in one de-
partment Of the government at least
civil service and competency take the
place OF the spoils system. In this de-
Partment the very best service is OBJ
tanned.
Some people become very much exer-
ciSed when mention is made that the
government would serve it's people we'll
in many ways where corporations are
now reaping the benefit Of public utili-
The advocate., 1896-05-20

Wormwood boiled in vinegar and
applied as hot as can be borne on asprain
or bruise, is an invaluable remedy. The
affected member should afterWsrd be
rolled in fannels to retain the heat.
The advocate., 1896-05-20
sCottville, KY.
Weakened System
low In Health but Hoods 8arSa-
parlllM Permanently Cured.

81 suffered for over six years with fe-
male trouble. realized only tempo
rary relief from prescriptions, became
much discouraged and did not believe /
would ever be we'll. My friends ad-
vised me to try Hoods Sarsaparilla.
Having taken several bottles,
Am Now Well
and strong and take long walks with but
little fatigue. My favorite outdoor ex-
ercise was horse back riding, which when
my health was on the decline caused me
untold pain. Now can ride with all ease
and pleasure. l sing praises OF
Hoods $arsapariIDa
all day long and never tire. Every
woman In poor health should take Hoods
Sarsaparilla." MRS. JENNIE DAVIS,
Scottville, Kentucky.
The advocate., 1896-05-20

HOOd9e Dill, are tasteless, mild, eilec-
AAVVNa - AAAS tive. All druggists. 2Sc.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-08-08

|
Benjamin Falk, :, G.. .horea
~ 1."1 - M -; five shares.
.a ", sue shares.
P. B. Roy. Youngsville, ten s-.rsa
James G. Parkerson Laf. " ten shares.
Estorge & Bill.
leaud, Broussard, {" ten shares
c. H. Bernard, - FIVE shares
Alcide JUDGE. Scott, % five shares,
Henry Crouchet, Carencro" one share.
John 8. Whiting
ton, Lafayette, " ten shares
William 8. Par
kerson, New Orleans, " five shares.
Charles N. Parker
kerson, Lafayette, " four shares.
J. G. Couvillon, " one share.
]. w. Taylor, " "forty shares.
Puck & Frevet, N. O., " five shares.
Alfred He5ert, Lafayette, one share.
V. E. Dupuis for
Carencro Union Gin Lin.
Carencro, g five shares
ARTICLE VII. This article of incOr-
poration may be changed, modified or
altered or said corporation may be dis
solved at special meeting of the stock
holders convened for that purpose after
thirty days prior notice by publication
in weekly newspaper published in the
town Of Lafayette with the assent of
three fourths of capital stock of said cor.
poration.
ARTICLE VIII. No stockholder shall
ever be held liable or responsible for the
contracts or faults OF said corporation in
any further sum than the unpaid balance
due by him, nor shall any mere inform.
ality In organisation have the effect Of
rendering this charter null or of exposing
. s.ockholder to any liability than the
unpaid balance due on said stock.
ARTICLE TX. The following named
persons shall constitute the lrst board of
directors Pierre B. Roy. John .. Whit.
tington, ]. Omer Bsousaard, Ed. J. Es.
forge. Grow Girsrd. Charles O. Mouton.
Chss. D. Ca6ery. James j. Davidson,
Samuel R. Psrkersop.
u ARTICLE X. At all meetings oi
stockholders for the election OF director,
or for any other purpose each s.ockholde,
shall be entitled 10 one vote for eacl
share Of stock owned by him.
i. ARTICLE XI. This corporation shal
begin business when twenty thousand
dollars Of stock shall have been subserit.
ed for.
Il Thus done read and signed on the da
and date tIrst aboye|written at nv of1c
in said parish ID presence of aebert Bill
, leaud and Abraham Hirsch compcten
Witnesses who sign with appearers an
me Notary Public.
"Original signed"
Il Witness.
, H. BILLEAUD.
. ABRAHAM HIRscH.
; ~. g. Parkerson. Moss 8 Mouton.
per A. j. Moss.
Gins. O. Nouton. Chas. D. Caffery,
p. B. Roy. B. Falk,
]. w. Taylor, Alfred Hebert.
]. O. Broussard, 8. r. Psrkerson.
W. 8. Farkerson =. II. Parkerson
per >. Il. r. per 8 r. P.
: j. 8. Wilmington, I. NJ. Blossat,
Estorge & Biileaud Puech & Freret.
per Ed. L. Estorge. per F. w. Freret.
Ernest Bernard III. Davidson
Il PIP. c. Girard, PIP. C. Girard,
j, Grow Girard.
II E. g. VOORHEES,.
Il Clerk of Court.
STATE OF LOUISIANA,
PARISH OF LAFAYETTE.
do hereby certify that tue above ant
foregoing is true aud correct COPY o.
the original fled June 25th. A. D. 1895
and recorded same day and date in Bool
of Miecellan's Accounts T2 Folio 146
147, 14S.
/ In faith whereof have signed NJ,
name and affixed the sealof my Oiflc.
at Lafayette, La, this 25ih. day o.
JuLe A. d. 1898.
F, II. HOPKINS, DIV. Clerk
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-08-08
Gus. A. Breaux. lawve~.

~ Gus. A. Breaux, Lawyer.
Will hereafter prpctice his profession
regularly IN the 17th. Judicial District,
parishes Of Lafayette = md Vermilliop
and for the present will be in Lafayctte
every Saturday.
Settlement Of successors a specially.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-08-08
For Sale.

For Sale.
One Large Hotel and one large resi-
dence In the town OF Lafayette La. sp.
ply to James Hammer Lafayette La.
The Lafayette advertiser. [volume] (Vermilionville [i.e. Lafayette], La.) 1865-19??, 1896-08-08

We have a drop-frame bi-
cycle on hand that we will
sell for $25. Suitable for lady
or gentleman.
This is an exceptional bar
gain and is worth your in
vestigation.
Moss Bros & Co.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

'rh'ow up yer bans. dern ye'"
kind enough to bring it, but doubt
IL I'd have the dexterity to make use
Of it; however, imagine there's not
likely to be any occasion. Please thank
your father for me-"
He dropped the pistol into his pocket
and stood looking after Henry as the
latter cantered back toward The Lau-
rels;" then he resumed his walk and his
gloomy meditations.
Thinking about it afterwRrd, he
never knew just how far he had gone
He had an indistinct recollection of
coming out upon the cliff once, oppo-
site the furnace, and of stopping to lool;
down into the fiery throat of the cupola
lighted by the intermittent flare of
the burning gas. After that he remem-
bered that the road made detours into
the forest and came out upon the cliff
alternately for what seemed distance
of several miles. His last clear i'm
preston was the picture of deep rent
in the mountain lying before him in
the obscurity of fathomless darkness;
he felt rather than saw that he was
looking into its depths from the verge
of a precipice; and he noticed that the
shadow of great tree came between
him and the stars, 1t was here that the
mysterious warning OF the underlined
sense which tells Of approaching dan
ger began to make itself felt; and
when he recognized its admonition he
realized that it had been pressing upon
him all along. and that he had been
too preoccupied to heed It. Now. how
ever, it refused to be longer ignored,
and he felt cold little chills of apprehen-
sion creeping over him as he peered
around into the shadows of the forest.
what a contemplate coward i ami"
he muttered, struggling to brace hint
self against the unnerying attack,
standing here shiyering like o child
In q dark room! ! don't deserve to
be called q mani"
Then he turned to retrace his steps
toward TregartheD; but he had not
left the shadow of the tree when two
men appeared before him as suddenly
and as silently as if they had dropped
from the branches over his head.
"Th'ow up yer hams, dern ye!" COM
manded the one nearest him, advancing
with rife half raised.
T-a pu OnNntx,tgun
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

true woman could respect q man who
isn't brave; I'm sure it wouldn't be pos
sible for me, if for no other reason than
that | am my fathers daughter. There
has never been n coward among the
Latimers since the day when the good
old bishop went to the stake"
He had known well enough what she
would say, but the verbal confirmation
of his conviction came To him like the
sentence death TO n criminal who has
been proved guilty. lie rose and walked
the length of the verandn, coming back
TO lean against the railing opposite her.
you've said "A hard thing. Miss Hester"
he began, 'and l hope you'll forgive me
for having provoked il. Iwished To sav
something entirely diiferent-to tell
you something OF my self"
They both looked around n the sound
of horses hoofs on the gravel of the
avenue, and saw the colonel and his son
riding toward the house. Hester rose
and waited for him To finish. Its of
no consequence" he went on, "or, at
least, you wouldn't think 81 now. Will
you tell me good-hy, Miss I.atimer?"
She suffered him to take her hand,
wondering a little at his abruptness.
"Surely you are not going So early? ?"
she said
"les, think Id better"
"But We shall see YOU again soon,
shan't we?" she asked.
He was saved from replying by the
entrance of the colonel, who protested
warmly against his early departure,
adding: "Cyan't you stop awhile long
er, and then take one of the hawsscs To
ride down."
mo, thank you, colonel; | think I'd
better be going; and I'll enjoy the
walk. Good night"
The flush of the summer sunset was
still in the western sky when hc reached
the end of the avenue. IL cant go
down there and meet Tom and his
Wife," he unused: "llclrn would drive
me crazy with questions that | can't
answer tonight. I'll go the other way
and walk till they've gone to bed"
He turned out of the avenue and took
the road leading To the head of Nc
Nabb's cove, sauntering slowly along
and going over the events of the past
few weeks for the hundredth time.
Its no use arguing the thing" ne
muttered, mot the least In the world.
| can't change my nature, and she
would despise me if she knew what
miserable craven | am; l don't believe
| could bear that; and Yet it's harder
than death 10 leave her now. | know
could make her love me- saw il in
her eyes tonight, and / should have
made wicked fool of myself in another
minute if the colonel hadn't come.
Hello! who's that?"
lie turned at the sound of q gallon
ing horse behind him and waited until
Henry Latimer reined up beside the
footpath. The colopcls son glanced
quickly around into the gathering dusk,
and then leaned over and handed re-
yolycr TO Ringbrand. Father saw YOU
turn up this-a-way," he explained, "and
he says you'd better tote that. You
mightn't need it in a hundred years,
but if you did you'd need it right
much"
Ringbrand took the weapon awk-
wardly as a man handles unfamiliar
tools. "I'll carry it because you were
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
DING.


There is an end to kisses and 70 siehs:
There is an end 70 laughter and to tears,
An end to fair things that delight our eyes,
An end 10 pleasant sounds that charm
our cars.
An end TO enmity's foul lIbelling,
And TO the gracious praise Of tender
friend;
There is an end TO all but one sweet thing
To love there Is no end.
That warrior carved an empire with his
sword:
The empire now Is but like him--a mans;
That statesman spoke, and by q barnins
word
Hindlcd a nations heart into o flame;
Now naught is left but ashes. ana VIC bring
our homage 60 new men; TO them We
bend.
There is an end 20 all hut one sweet Thing
To love there is no end.
All beauty fades away. or else. nlasl
Mcu's eyes grow dim, and they no beauty
sec:
The glorious shows Of nature pass and
pass:
Quickly they como. as quickly do they
fee,
And he who hears the voice OF welcoming
Hears next the slow, sad farewell OF his
friend.
There is an end 20 all but one sweet thing
To love there is no end.
All the Year Round.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27


Tbs glorious results Of his seasons
harvest Of golden grain win pour stream
Of sound money into the pockets OF every
DAKOTA farmer.
South Dakota has thousands OF acres Of
choice farming and ranch land lying east Of
the Missouri river, and within one Cay's
ride from Chicago or Milwaukee, which can
now be bought reasonably heap, but which
before the end Of anothsI year may be adj
vanced in price.
The stock raising ind 10 In South Da-
kota is profitable, and kstern capital Is
growing in that state.
Diversified farming, the growing Of -lre
stock, and the products Of the dairy, are
pla,ing South Dakota forem ost M the ranks
OF the successful western states
Those desiring full information on the
subject, and particularly those who wish TO
seek new home or purcbat's land, are re-
quested to correspond VII A ". Pr -pf,
General Immigration Age t'3sia g sn'.
Building, Chicago, ILL.,, ~ r sIa-cs-
Imm grafton Agent for y kT-a. --
Dearborn ST.. Chicago,
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
Everybody Welcome

To take advantage of the lowest rate eyer
made To ST. Paul and Minneapolis, on the
occasion OF the 1hirIieth Annual Encamp-
ment OF the G.. a. X, the first week IN Sep
tember Only one cent per mile for the
rouad trip is the rate made, fought for and
established by the Chicago Great Western
in blue1 aud their friends, while the tickets
are good for return at any time within thir-
" days. This il your opportunity TO visit
the Twin Cities" and the Great N Northwest
The Chicago Great Western offers every
luxury the jOurney-Co -CompartmentSle
European plan. Take your family with you
and remember the read that deserves your
patronage is the Chicago Great Western.
Full information as to rates, sleeping car
reservations, special trains, etc, viii te fur
nishei by +. III. LORD, General Passenger
and Ticket Agent, Chicago, ILL.,
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
fro BE coNrINuEp.l
Shaker Cure for Cold.

Among tie Shakers there is singu-
lar and very ingenious medicinal Gus
tom. If member of the fraternity has
taken cold her companions seriously
set themselves to work to make her
angry. They make disagreeable per-
sepal remarks about her until she
bushes with indignation. Thep her
blood is heated, and the theory is tha.
she will be able 10 throw off the chill
which she has been suffering.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
Also of the Fingers.

"Piano playing" remarked the vir-
tuoso. "is matter of the head rather
than the heart"
And bis golden hair looked like q
load of hay.-Detroit Tribune,
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
When travelling.

Whether on pleasure bent, or Business. take
ON every trip bottlcof Syrup Of Figs sas it
acts mos pleasantly and efectuallyOH the
kidneys, liver, and bowels, preventing fe-
yers, headaches, and other forms of sick
ness. For sale in 80 cent and 81 bottles by
all lea,iing druggists Manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Company only.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
$500 chicago O., .

On q srllt 10 -, IT, A. iS.rr...
TIE y th- Wcs,C. L.ne Chicago q
.-t-r1. Railway will, on August 3f-....
september l, 1896, sell excursion ticket.
IrHa 'u' u'rago 10 81. Paul and return at rate
oi <S.JJ for The round trip, good for return
passage until Sept mber Il, with privilege
OF further extension to September -, is.6.
For u'kc.s AMI full information apply to
agents of connecting lines, or address W. B.
kNIsKERN, q. II. & L. A., Chicago, III.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27
Di.honored Drafts.

When the stomach dishonors the drafts
made upon il by the rest of the system, IL Is
neces ,arily because its fund Of strength Is
very low. TOnel with HOstetter's Stomach
Bitters, it soon begins to pay out vigor in
the shape Of pure, rich blood, containing
the elements OF muscle, bone and brain. As
a sequence of the new vigor afforded the
stomach, the bowels perform their functions
regularly, and the liver works like clock
work Malaria has no effect upon a system
thus reinforced
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

FRS sop ed free ami per6-At carsr
No nts after first days use :. pr--kn- -
Great Nerve Res Orer. Free 90 trial boz, o
a. treatise. DR. KLISE, 933 Areh 81 Phila Pa
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

CRUNNER Nothing impresses me more.
than the litteuess OF greatness.r Gllleland
The grea'ness-Of littleness impresses me
more. Nothing can be more profound thaa
the observations of unimportanI men -
Truth
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

COULD not get along without Piso's Cure
for Consumption. Railways euress-MEs. L.
e. MoULloN, Needham, Mass, Oct =, "a.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

JAsLETs-"Who invented a.urk. Bu-s
haglets-"l doan' know, but hs Ought o.
stayed and finished !t.n-Truth.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

MRS. Dash, is that a genuine '-aru
count who IS visiting your "Yss be 5
ways has 10 have Roman candI. u ~ i,
bed by."-ChicagO Record.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

TIE old axiom that two parallel lfues
never come together has been shocked inIo
flinders by the railroad companies.-Texas
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

A FAIR lady becomes still fairer by using
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 50 cents.
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

"lr's cold day when / get lefs, re-
marked tn pItative 1O0-pound chunk Of
Ice, as il vanished INTO athree-ineh wet soof
on the back stoOp. Detroit Tribune. =
Owingsville outlook., 1896-08-27

"HE saw good deal Of her" 'Yes, sbs
was often thrown la his company = The
wheel. indeed, seemed destined to radically
modify II not entirely subvert the contenr
tiOns OF society. Tribune.