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The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
FASHION NOTES.

Ribbon velvet has returned to favor
in Vandyke skirt trimming.
Large violet velvet hats are in great
demand, their becomingness being a
desirable attribute.
Soft yellow brocade is used to rare
advantage for evening gowns to be
worn by girls Of the brunette type.
The newest opera cape has a Marie
Antojnette hood lined with ermine
and finished with 6 ruche of lace
around the edge.
Furs and greibe birds form the lat
est Partisan combination, and the gar
ments made in this styMa are particu~
larly attractive for evening" gear.
The season Of the muff has finally
arrived, and women welcome it as that
altogether desirable article that helps
them toward knowing what to do with
their hands.
Fashionable waists are to be large,
and, according to the Greek measure.
ment for correct physical proportions,
twice the size Of the neck is the right
size for q symmetrical waist.
A double veil is, possibly, the new
est aid to woman's beauty and attrac-
tlveness. A thin veil of the most del
icate shade of pink tulle is first pro-
Cured, and over this is placed one of
black, with dots or designs in it. The
two are securely fastened together, and
the Improvement in the appearance Of
the complexion is really wonderful.
The fashion, which must have ema-
mated from the brain Of q French wo.
man, will be a blessing to the women
who have bad or Indifferent complex
ions.
The wearing of scarfs as a graceful
and becoming headdress is likely to
become a fashion with slender women
who know how to wrap themselves
picturesquely in airy folds and draper.
les. The thinner and softer the ma
terial the more beautifully it drapes
and the scarf is fastened to the head
dress or the hpir, and BONES down
about the back of the head and throat,
and over the shoulders, and float air.
lily down the hem of the gown. But
it is a trying fashion for any woman
who has not style and grace in her ma
ture and dress.
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ERRORS ABOUT SHEEP.

Many sheep men believe that scab
can be produced by exposure and i'll
treatment, 1t can only be produced
by contaglon, and the flock that hos
never had the opportunity to contract
it will never have it. It may be- IN
trodaced by buying diseased sheep
not observed to be diseased, and ex-
posure brings it to light, and then it
is supposed to be caused by exposure.
Scab is q disease due to a living mite
in the skin Of the sheep, and cannot
be produced b. exposure any more
than a lamb can be produced by good
care. 1t is also thought that scab and
other diseases of like character can be
cured by feeding the sheep sulphur.
Internally it is a mild and good laza-
tive, but its real virtue for scab lies in
it's use as an ointment.
Some sheep men believe that the
sheep tick can be destroyed by feed
ing sulphur. This is another error.
Sheep may be fed sulphur until they
sicken of it, and still the tick will be
as lively as ever There is no medi-
cine that can be givei to sheep that
will kill the ticks and not at the same
time kill the sheep. Still others be-
lieve that grub in the head is q very
fatal disease, and that the grub bores
through the skull into the brain,
causing death. The accumulation of
grubs in frontal recesses is what
causes the trouble, but one sheep
raiser says that in twenty-five years
experience with sheep he never lost
one animal by grub in the head.
Plenty of grub in the stomach and a
dark place for the sheep to go to when
the flies that lay the eggs are about is
his treatment for grub in the head.
An occasional grub will get through,
but it is not the occasional Il that
dlsturbs the sheep. On the contrary,
it is the numbers of them.
Another common error Is that sheep
should be shorn at q certain time of
the moon IN order TO start the growth
Of the next fleece. The moon has no
more effect with the growth of wool
than have any other planets. When
the time comes for shearing and the
shearer is ready aud the weather
favorable, one may shear without con-
sulting the almanac. The same al
manac is consulted, too, at docking
and castratiug time, but q different
time on the moon is sought, perhaps.
One noon for one thing and another
moon for another thing. Occasionally
you will find q sheep man who will tell
you that sheep do not need water.
They need yater and plenty Of it, and
it should l pure we'll water rather
than stagDsnt branch or pond water.
It is in the letter that Turk dangers of
which the shepherd very often scarcely
dreams. Internal parasites are very
often produced in this way. and this
is'especially true of the duke. -Dakota
Field and Farm.
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THE LATEST EEGAG EMEST RING,

A pretty revival of an old-time Gus
tom IS a proof that sentiment has not
passed wholly out of fashion.
The engagement ring, which is al
most q fac-simile of the one wornby the
modern girls great grandmother, is
really three rings in one. Three slender
bands must enclrcle the finger of the
engaged maiden. And each band is
studded with jewels of d different
sort. The middle band is set with
diamonds, which should be small but
perfect gems, uniform in size. The
lower band must be set with the girls
own birthstone, and the upper n
with the birthstone of her fsnce.
That is to say, if one CHANGED to be
born in February and the other in
October, the diamond would be sur
rounded by opals and amethysts.-
New York World.
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SORGHUM As GREEN FODDER,

Except Tor It's extra amount Of sweet
ness, sorghum has no advantage over
corn as green fodder, and it has two
very obvious Disadvantages. One is
that the sorghum lacks ears of corn
that the corn fodder If properly grown
may have, and the other is that the
sorghum stalk is so hard that it is diff
fcult and sometimes dangerous for
stock to eat it unless first crushed in
grinding to express its sap. The ba-
gasse or pulped sorghum stalks after
the juices have been expressed are
greedlly eaten by stock. But the mass
heats very quickly, and quickly turns
sour, 20 that it does injury rather than
good. Wherever there are facilities
for gtpding sorghups farmers who
live r5lr the mills CO 4tSget some good
y5h the sorghug2bagasse. But it's
'nutritive value is mall, as the woody
part of the stalkS1as very little in it
that is Wifha56;sDle. It costs more to
grow sorghum than it does to grow
fodder corn. because it starts very
slowly and is hard to keep from being
overgrown with weeds while small.
After it gets knee high the sorghum
will grow fast enough, but until that
time it requires more labor to keep
free from weeds than does corn, and
it's fodder is less valuable. The sor-
ghum is grown for fodder III some
parts of the West because it's root
runs down deeper than corn roots do,
and it is thus able to live through
severe droughts that wither and de.
stroy the corn crop.
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VINES AS AN ATTRACTION.

The object OF plants and flowers is
to beautify, and the lover of a we'll
appointed lawn and grounds will make
10 mistake ii he allows them to beau
tify the commonplace objects about
the home. ! trim yard of wire netting
furnishes q most excellent trellis for
vines, while being at the same time
ornamented by them. Such a netting
fence affords an excellent place for the
growing of many kinds of grapes,
while the shade thus afforded will be
most grateful to the inmates of the
yard during the hot weather. Carry
ing the utility" idea still further,
one might mention the hop vine as
most suitable to train around the door
way. If Il is trying to make his
grounds look we'll, it Is certainly wise
to avail ones self of this easy way to
lend beauty, and even q useful beauty
to what might otherwise be on unat-
tractivo object. The Silver Knight.
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BEST PIGS FROM OLD SONS.

In looking out for young breeding
sows, the farmer is too apt to oyerlook
the SOW that has borne one or two
good litters Of pigs, and is now worth
more as n breeder than at any former
time of her life. So long as the SOW
is herself growing she cannot do full
justice to furnishing the framework OF
the growing litter which she carries.
Hence there ere always one or more
runts in filters from immature sowe.
The pigs from an old SOW will be larger
framed and O vigorous in every
way. They will also make better
breeders than pigs from small, imma-
ture sows can be, however we'll they
NAV BIO fed.
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WOMEN AS SHIPPING CLERKS.

One of New York's biggest drygoods
merchants demonstrates his faith in
woman's executive ability. From base
ment to roof his establishment is almost
entirely under feminine control.
The delivery department was the
first one entrusted to the care Of the
gentler sex, it's success inviting others
to follow. The young woman super
intendent is not masculine in her AZ
pearance. She has entire charge OF
this department, engaging and dis
charging help at her pleasure. Sho is
personally responsible to the firm for
the correct delivery of all goods pur-
chased in the store.
Directly under her supervision come
eighteen delivery wagons. as many
drivers and between twenty-five and
thirty boys. There are also a number
of shipping clerks assisting her IN q r
ions WAYS, and between ten and twelve
packers.
Personally she must arrange the
routes and assign them to the drivers,
listen to all complaints and smooth
ont difficulties arising therefrom.
Withal she is q very u~nassuming little
person.
.sYou know, I am merely a wage
Garner, that's all. Yes, l believe my
place is rather unusual, but4ot more
SO than many of the other young wo-
men here" vera her replies to ques-
tinns. II Lavs conplese charge OF
my department, but do not find my
work too laborious. Or course l EN-
ploy as many Of my " sex as posi-
BILE, and things generally run very
smoothly. Women are more reliable
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ShOrt.LiEed Insects.

The wonderful brevity of insect life
is curiouely illustrated in the case of
those that prey upon different species
of mushrooms. The life of the mush-
room itself is measured by hours, yet
is often entirely ruined by an insect
which deposits its eggs upon the fungi
while it is in the vigor of youth. The
entire span of life of this mushroom
insect is SO brief that the grubs hatch
from the eggs and the creature be-
comes fully developed and capable OF
laying eggs itself before the mushroom
dies, even though the latter's life may
not extend over a period of forty-eight
hours from the moment it first pushes
through the soil.
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THE LATE MRS. VANDERBILT.

In recent editorial the Brooklyn
Eagle pays a graceful tribute to the
late Mrs. William Fl. Vanderbilt. It
appears that MIS-. Vanderbilt was
given to generous deeds, and that her
life was a benediction to the poor Of
New York City. Says the Eagle:
"The death of Mrs. William Fl.
Vanderbilt calls attention to the fact
that there are rich people who use
their money wisely. 1t is probable
that many millionaires give thousands
of dollars every year in charity whose
anne are eve printed in the news.
papers as philanthropists. There are
mlllionaires who do good with modest
stiffness and humility. This course
is frequently necessary for their own
protection. Mrs. Vanderbilt dis
tributed the larger part OF her income
among deserving people who never
knew where the money came from that
helped them over a crisis. and she
seldom gave in response to direct ap-
peals. This woman, as everyone
knows, did not use her wealth for pnr-
poses Of display. She lived quietly
and helpfully."
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
DoN'rs FOR THE FARM.

Don't forget to grease your wagon.
Don't neglect your pasture or water
supply.
Don't raise scrub stock of any kind.
1t don't pay.
Don't use stay-chains on your wagon
when drawing heavy loads.
Don't give Your horse cold water to
drink when he is very warm.
Don't let another year pass without
keeping a strict book account OF your
business.
Don't 90 to town to loaf around and
talk politics every Saturday, or any
other time.
Don't think of buying a new wagon
| with less than four'inch tires. Six
would be better.
Don't claim to be an advocate Of
| good roads and then 80 and buy a mar
row-tired wagon.
Don't deny your wife 6 new hat and
at the same time buy yourself a fresh
supply of tobacco.
Don't fail to plant a patch Of sun.
flowers for the poultry. 1t is a very
fine food for a variety. a.
Don't leave the stove wood out in
the rain, and then Sc ~ your wife if
breakfast is not re9zg.
Don't beat t~hsaa.4acow because She
kicks. Just tie Ger legs together
tightly and avoid fusther trouble.
Don't give your boy q colt Or a pig
as a reward Of merit, ana'then sell it
the first opportunity andeocket the
money.
Don't leave everything lying loose
about the premises. Have a place for
everything, and see that everything is
kept in its place.
Don't require your boy to do all the
mean jobs, nor give him the poorest
tools to work with, and then expect
him to grow up and like farming.
Don't forget to take at least two
good papers and keep abreast of the
times. Remember it is the wide
awake, up-to-date farmer that is the
successful one to-day. Home and
Farm
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The growth of postal facilities as a

The growth Of postal facilities as an
index Of progress was recently a matter
Of in the Yousli'S Companion.
Some figures are at hand which en-
plastic the points previously set forth.
According to these figures there were
only seventy-tive post-ottices in the
lutionary War. When the way of 1-12,
was e there We're about three thouS
and. At the close Of the Civil War
the number was more than twenty
eight thousand. Fifteen years later
There were forty-rWo thousand post
offices in the republic; and to-day there
are about sixty thousand, aud the mum.
Der is increasing every wear,
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between forward legs, sharp on should

between forward legs, sharp on should
er. This gives me large heart action
and the strong arterial circulation I
want. Then last, but by no means
least, she must have q good udder, for
one-helf Of the value OF the COW is in
her udder. She should have a long I'D
der from front to rear. Then she must
have a good handle on each corner of
her udder. And why? Because If she
gives two pals Of milk q day it is a
matter of some labor to milk her"
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
OF iii DAY,

Many of the new buttons are square
In form, with a center stone and the
square Of other stones, the four cor
ners being sapphires or rubies and the
others brilliants. Again, the center
may be mosaic, with a painting of some
tiny flower, such as a rose, a hearts
ease, a violet, or a forgotten e-not. Such
center paintings also APPEAR in the
large-sized round buttons. The flow
ers. although small, are charmingly
realistic. Large metal buttons. fire.
quently quite gigantic, sport jewelled
c%enters, and those of celluloid have
gold centres. The colorings Of the eel
lhloid are especially good and in great
variety.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
SWEATERS FOR BABIFs.

1t Is not only the bicycle girl and
the acrobatlc football man who wear
sweaters these days. Babies, even be.
tore they are old enough to creep, may
now appear in sweaters.
these new miniature sweaters are
very novel looking little garments, on
account o. their size. They are exact
reproductions Of those made for
groWn-up girls who ride bicycles.
They are in light and dark blue, pink,
brown and scarlet. New York Jour.
nal.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
WOMAN COMMERCIAL THtvE1Fp

Mrs. Shirley s. Lloyd is again test.
ing her abilities es q commercial
traveller IN Boston. She is represent
lh5 a company IN this city of which
she IS head, and which deals in wall
papers, a difficult line of goods for q
drummer to handle. This is her sec
on4 trip, and she was encouraged to
undertake it by the success of her
hrss' made only last year.-New York
Tribune.
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believe, in their business relations
thai men; that is why they are pre-
ferred here"
Among fifty women employed in
superior places in the main office Of
tne frm, there was scarcely a plain
face.-New York Sun.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

The fad Of the coming ear in Eng
land, as well as on the continent of
Europe, is read skating by means Of
skates formed Of an acme" skeleton,
to which are attached two @>er-tired
wheels fitted with an automatic brake.
The spokes Of the wheel are fashionG
in the same manner as those of a BIZ
cycle, and the skates are exceedingly
light. Leather covered splints sup
port the legs as far as the knees and
remove all strain from the ankles. All
sorts of distinguished people have
taken to this form of recreation. which
bids fair to take the place Of bicycling,
a sport already on the wane in the Old
World, and among those who have al
ready become known as adopts are the
duke of Orleans and his bride, the mar
tiuis of CRANKY and Lord Edward Man.
ners. Prince Louis Esterhazy, Prince
Henri of Bourbon, and the dukes OF
Luynes, of UZes and Of Brissac. as well
as many more too numerous to mention.
1t seems that a speed Of at least Il
miles an hour can be made with com
fort on a country r/y and the skates
have this advantage over cycles that
they can be regfSed and carried for a
short distance when the roads are too
bad to permit of skating.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30
Gludnoss Comes

iAIjth 2 better Understanding of the
" transient uattac of the many phys
zeal i'll; which vanish before proper ef-
forts gentle efforts pleasant efforts
lightly directed. There is comfort in
-G> knowledge that st many forms of
'hneSS aye not due to any actual dis
ease, bat simply to a constiputed condi-
GDn Of the system, which the pleasant
family laXativC Syrupof Figs, prompt-
+ ~reln0vcs. Tiat is why it is the only
remedy with milii.fSs of families, antis
everywhere estee Rcd so highly by all
who value good licalth. It's beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
II remedy which promotes internal
cleanlincsS: put facilitating the
orGanaon Which it2cts. It's therefore
all important. in oro>h to get its hene-
fetal effects, to note when you pur-
chase, ttttyou have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Zig Syrup Co. only, and sold by all rep
utable druggists. :.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then 1axa-
tiveS OF other remedies are not needed.
II afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most s~liillful
physicians, but if in need of q laxative,
then should have the best, and with
tie weli-informcd everywhere, Syrupof
Figs stands highest and is most largely
usedand gives most general satisfaction.
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We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward Cor
any Caee OK Catarrh t4at cannot lie cured by
Halls Catarrh Cure.
Z j. CHETEy & Co, Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned have known l.. j. Che
neg for the last Is cars, and believe him per
fectly honorabls i'll all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obliga-
ton made by their firm.
WEST Il TRUAS, Wholeaalo Druggists, Toledo,
Ohio.
WALD1So. KlNSAN & MARVIN. Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio.
Halls Catarrh Cure j. taken internally, act
ing directly upon The blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. Testimonials sent free.
Price, 75c. per bottle. sold by all Druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
1t is estimated that the silk industry o
China employs from 30, 900, GOO to 80, 600, 900
persons.
Dobhins' Electric SOAP las been nr1e for %
years. Each years sales lave increased In lSSs
sales Wee 2,V4, go bO&es. Superior quality and
absolute uni ornrity and puril J, made this possible.
Do you use it? Tryit.
In the twentv-fOUr books that Dickens
wrote there We're las characters.
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Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softensthe gums, reduces intlamma-
ION allayspain, cures wind collie. Csc. bottle.
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$1,000.

The greatest length of In-lanI and Scot
lanl, north and : 11th. is lDplt COS mlIr~.
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FlTsstopped freeand perInanentlycured. No
Sa after first days use OF DR.. KLINE'S GREAT
WrryEREsToRER Free S2trinl bottleand treat
ia Send to DR.. Kline, I}l Arch St.. Phila., Pa.
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uOW TO FIND OUT.

,.,,toc n diseased COuUlttUl VI tlC htuiltyS.
,rhan YOUR urine stains your linen it is evil
W. Won have kidney trouble. Toe frequent
,.-;rs 70 urinate is convincing proof that
- kidueys and bladder are out Of order.
WHAT TO DO.
sbere is comfort in the knowledseso often
.-ossed. that Or. Kilmcr's Swamp-Root,
.sa GREAT kidney remedy, fuItllIs every wish
;. rslieyjng pain in the back, kidneys: liver,
s,.dder and every part of the urinary pas
...os II corrects inability to hold urine
,rd scald!ns pain in passing it, and over
.,,,oc that unpleasant necessity of being
.ounelled to get up during tho night to
.rinote. The mild and extraordinary effect
otswamp-Root is soon realized. It stands
,ho highest for its wonderful cures OF the
.,o.t distressing cases. Sold by druggists at
arv cents and one dollar. For a sample
hottie and book free mention this paper
~, send to Dr.. Kiimer Il Co, ~Bin2hamton,
n. T.. six cents in stamps to cover cost Of
hostage.
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Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi-
cine. Mrs. W. PIcKERT, Van Siclen and
Blake AYES. Brooklyn, n. y, Oct. 26, 1894.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

In the twenty-f0ur books that Dickens
wrote there We're las characters.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

1t is estimated that the silk industry o
China employs from 30, 900, GOO to 80, 900, 900
f,arSnnS
The Opelousas courier., 1897-01-30

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward Cor
amy Caee OF Catarrh tAat caunct be cured by
Halls Cat1rrh Cure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-24

The spring met is to be held at Lew
iston. Me, under the auspices of Twin
City Cycle club. The club representa-
tives will meet each train from Satur-
day noon to Monday noon. Sunday at
+. NJ. there will be a run to the Twin
City Cycle club cottage on the shores
of Lake Auburn
Monday, s A. NJ. road race to Greene
depot and return. 16 miles. Prizes
First. ST. bicycle suit; second, ST.
Morgan e. Wright tires; third. S. ped
ais; fourth. So syrup pitcher; fifth, s25o
bicycle watch chain. 10 a. NJ. parad =
about the twin cities. Prizes-$20 divan
for club having largest number cf
wheels in line; s12 clock for club max
ing best appearance: u to l p. NJ,
lunch: 100 p. NJ, race at the State fair
grounds. free to league members; p.
NJ, banquet at Rockingham
Don't forget to bring your league
ticket.
Half rates. with wheels free. on the
Maine Central and Portland and
Rochester,. Boston and Maine and
Grand Trunk will probably do as usual.
All wheelmen invited.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-24

that is safe and sure. Here's proof. Will you
study it?
Mrs. A. A. Garfield, box 2S3 Concord.
rheumatism for fourteen years, but half
a bottle of Munyon's Rheumatism Cure
made me well. My little boy was af-
him to stutter. Munyon's Nerve Cure
removed all the trouble. Ny husband
has taken Munyon's Kidney Cure with
excellent results, and | have recommend
ed Munyon's rheumatism Cure to a
neighbor and it did him good. Munyon's
Remedies are certainly all that is claimed
of them"
Munyon has a separate cure for each disease
For sale by druggists, mostly Is cents a bottle
II in doubt write to Professor Munvon at
Philadelphia, Pa, and get medical advice free.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1897-05-24

The funeral of Joseph Parquette took
place at St. Mary's church, at 2 O'Clock,
Saturday afternoon. The flowers were
beautiful and many, a beautiful cross
being presented from the Gannett &
Morse Concern, where he had been en-
ployed several years; u pinks from
Mr.. Fred Willett; the Misses Ray,
pinks: Miss Nellie Mckay, roses; Mss
Lizzie Mckay. pinks; Miss Gertie
keenan,, violets; Miss Silver pinks;
Mrs. Allie Parquette, smilax and lilies;
Bessie Duke, roses; and many other
relatives.