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The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
FAD FOR MONOGRAM FANS

The monogram fan bids fair to be-
come quite a fad. 1t is really a pretty
fancy and can be made into a much
priced souvenir. Get a fan with plain,
smooth black "body," and then be-
siege your friends and acquainances
with requests for their seals, crests,
notices and monograms. Or you can
cut these from notes and letters. Trim
them carefully and paste them smooth
ly on the fan, taking care not to let
them come into the "folds." The
entire fan may be so carefully and
evenly covered that the background
will be hidden. Do your FASTING
carefully, and see how artistically you
can arrange your trophies.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Useful BaboOn,

Certain wild animals car be trained
a act very intelligently as servants OF
man, M even to exceed the dog in
power Of thought and action. LIE Vail.
lam the African traveller, says that
ne mad q tame baboon which wa not
only sentinel, but hunter and purveyor
OF 1000 and water. This monkey, by
sheer force Of brains, took command
or the Gags which protected the camp,
and usaA and directed them just as the
older tAboons command and direct the
rest If the tribe.
- his cries, says lie valiant, he al
ways warned us Of the approach oI an
'<hemy before even the dogs discovered
1t. They were SO accustomed to his
voice that they used to 60 to sleep, and
at first | was ve1ed with them for de-
sorting their duties; but when he had
once given the alarm, they would all
stop to watch for his signal, and on the
least moaon Of his eye, or the shaking
OF bis head, l have seen them rush to.
ward the quarter where his looks were
directed.
/ citen carried him on my hunting
expeditions, during which he would
amuse himself by climbing trees, in Or
der to aid US in the pursuit Of game.
when he was thirsty he used to hunt
about and discover some succulent
tuber which was as eTectual, under the
circumstances, as watermelon. One
might say that he was not more clever
h a a ~trutle-dog; but though the dog
can find a root he cannot dig it up.
The haboon did both, having the adj
vantage Of hands; though he used
these, not to extract the root, but to
adjust his weight so rs to use the lever
age Of his teeth to the best advantage.
lie laid hold of the tuft Of leaves
with his teeth, pressed his four paws
en- the earth, OF all sides Of 1t, and then
drew his head slowly back. The root
generally followed.
II this plan did not succeed, he seized
the root as low down as he could, and
then throwing his heels over his head.
turned q back somersault and came up
smiling with the root in his mouth. 1t
vas easy to teach him that it was a
part Of his business to find these roots,
and that his master must "go shares"
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
He Was a ShreWd Suitor.

81 went into q country district in
Maryland a few days ago to try a
case" said a Washington attorney.
81 appeared for the plaintiff, and it
must be confessed that the evidence
failed to establish his claim. I pre-
sentcd the matter in the best light I
knew how, but had very little hope Of
securing a verdict. Ny client, when
I had finished, whispered to me that
he would say q few words if I was
willing, and, considering the case lost,
[ consented. It was the most unique
speech I ever heard and it won the
case. He said:
esquire, [ brought this suit, and
the evidence, except my own, is
against me. I don't accuse any one
of lying, Squire, but the witnesses are
the most mistaken lot ef fellows I aver
saw You know me, Squire. Two
years ago you sold me a horse for
sound that was blind as a bat. I made
the trade and stuck to it, and this is
the first times l have mentioned it.
When you used to buy grain you
stood on the scales when the empty
wagon was weighed, but I never said
a word. Now, do you think 1 am the
kind of a man to kick up a rumpus
and sue q fellow unless he has done
me wrong?'
'It took just five minuieg for the
Justice to decide for the Ylaintiff."
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
rrdyan Contortionfst.

"a an indian yoga entertaining
nsonle Of London now who is said
INC sorth crossing the sea to behold.
% W prahman, according to one Of
He nsr,rers and c%elebrants; n Of
hs IA old sect Of cave worshipers,
the Y ancestors were practically intel
Wbo men in times when ours ran
liseI, r. the woods and stained them
wiz With wood. His elaborate con-
sew take the shapes Of flowers.
.oi on. animals and even buildings, and
lfu' - +he master Of no fewer than
~ four definite postures, every one
elss nb,ch would be a painful impossi.
o. ,.n 70 any ordinary contortionist.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
p1pRoss AND THEIR USES.

II is not every woman who pos
sesses the faculty. Of SO adjusting rib
bon decorations on hat OF dress as 70
produce the most harmonious effects
And yetnothing adds so much to the
beauty OF a toilet as the disposition
Of the ribbons that adorn it. "Sls-
ions OF loneliness in ribbons and
laces,a are frequently topics for the
poets to rave about. Clad in tailor
made gown and mufied up in her
wraps d woman is ready for the out
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

side world; ready for the hurry and
stress OF shopping or the formalities
OF calling, and those who meet her
see the fair, somewhat cold, outside,
take her as she presents herself and
are-strangers, or, at best. acquaint-
ances. But let this staid damsel cross
the threshold of her home, and in an
hour or two appear in her drawing
room with some warm, rich color at
throat and waist and the whole atmos-
phere is changed.
Ease and relaxation and comfort and
beauty Irvine themselves subtly in the
folds of her fluffy bows, and to the
fortunate ones who find her then she
IS the friend in whom they trust, the
hostess who is their delight. Let us
hope then that the reign of the ribbon
is not over, that it is only narrowed a
bit in its scope andthat indoors it will
continue the beautiful sway it held so
securely through the summer. After
the dull dreariness OF a rainy, busy
day q flash of bright ribbon on the
woman who waits at home is like q
warm cordial to chilled veins, and
tired eyes will bless with fervent graft
tude the one who never forgets to use
it and thus add to her own beauty and
her companions pleasure.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Two Views.

Who dwells within n Swallowed vale
Knows only grass and tree.
The mowers scvthe. the milkmaid's pa Il,
The streamlet flowing free:
OF sky a slender, shining space;
The tiny wren. the sparrow;
The world is but a little space.
How narrow. oh. how narrow!
But he who breathes keen mountain air
Views spreading field and wood;
There spir'd cities giisten fair,
Here eagles find their food;
Above him clouds are vast and cool,
Afar dim seas abide;
OF rushing thoughts his soul is full.
For earth and heaven are wide.
N. Christie in English Illu strated Magazine
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Preferred an Easier ID. afh.

"Before we were married you often
said you were willing to die for me-"
sobbed Mrs. Shingles, land yet yon
won't eat this angel cake I have
made"
"Well, I am willing to die for you,
my dear, protested Mr.. Shingles, "but
surely you don't wish me to die such
a violent death. "-Pittsburg Chron.
ole-Telegraph.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Against disease, one which enables US to In
d.reo unscathed risks from hurtful climatic in
,u,ness, exposure, overwork and fatigue, is the
,,oor that is I'm parted to a dehilitated physique
~ N he peerless medicinal safeguard, Hostetter's
sstsnsch Bitters. You may possess this vigor in
: hiahsr degree than the trained athlete,
s,the1gh your muscular development may be
90 interior to his. Nigor implies sound, good
Ni.sstion aud sound repose. two blessings con-
JARED by the Bitters, which remedies malartal,
rheumatic, nervous and kidney trouble.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Fhs readers of this paper will be pleased to
,.srn that there Is at least one dreaded disease
;h.t sc,encs has been able 10 cure in all its
Cnrs /. the only positive cure known to the
madical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
fonal disease, requires a constitutional treat
rant, Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally,
acting directly on the blood and mucous sur
foundation Of the disease, and giving the pa
TENT strength by building up the constitution.
and assisting nature in doing its work. The
proprietors have so much faith in Its curative
bowers that they offer One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case that it fails to cure. send for list
cf testimonials. Address
NM. CnENEY b Co, Toledo, O.
seld by Druggists, TIC.
Halls Family Pulls are the best
The greatest man Is the one Mhdrendars
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
,..s,oner of the War Of 1912.

Us Susan Slccum, Of Newport, R. T.,
- has lust celebrated the ninetieth
-.,rersary of her birth, Is N Of the
80 transformers of the war Of 1912, her
.asnand. George Slocum, having served
w.. drummer boy for the home guards
~ marched across the beaches and
..,.btened Of a British transport.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Russian newspapers which publish
articles offensive to the government
are twice warned. When q paper
offends again it is promptly sup.
pressed.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
REWARDED BY THE YOUNG r

N" tONNU QUEEN.
Miss Winter, the English goyerness
who for several years past has had
charge of the education Of the young
Queen of Holland, has returned to
England. A life pension of 50, 500 a
year has been granted to her.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Cruel.

Dude-Me fathaw cut ME off with II
shilling, y'naw! Left all his money to
a home for lunaticsl
She-Ah, then you were not entirely
forgotten!
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Over Ao.eao cured. Why no: lot No-To-Bac
regulate or remeve your desire for tobaccoi
Cure guaranteed. 20 cents and $1.o0. at al
druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
The Strongest Fertilization

i Most women ta1A astef IMAM 1ney
Yhink.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

JUsT try a Iec. box of Casc.rets. candy ca.
thsrtic, finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

The best pilot always steers his ship in deeI
waters.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

CAsoARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe; l0c.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

re never doubt the sincerity Of a
-,ouan's religion after We have seen
~ a. church with old clothes on.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

The love Of the beautiful is a gift that
comes from God.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

It takes some dark days to tell us what
sunshine means.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

WIEN bilious or ~costive, eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic; cure guarantee /; 10c., 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Some want the eye of faith, who reject the
walk Of faith.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

After physicians had given me up, I wa.
sayed by Piso's Cure.-RALPH ERIEG, VIII
Transport, Pa, Nov. ", 1888.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

ct. Vitus' Dance. One bottle DR.. Fenner'.
Specific cures. Circular. Fredonia. N. Y.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Mrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softens the gums, reduces inlamma-
ton, allayspain, cures wind collie. 25c. q bottle.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
Afn0 Reward, @100.

The true Christian does a great MAI
hines he doesn't have to do.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

FlT6stopped free and permanently cured. No
ets after first days use OF DR.. KLINE's GREAT
NERvERgsToREa. Free 81 Nal bottle and treat
ha. Send to DR.. Kline. 95I Arch St., Phiia.s Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03

Something happens every day to con-
vince q mai that he Htupeople see too
much OF him to addsS his popularity.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-04-03
No.Yo.Bsc far Fifty Cents,

The greatest man is the 4 whdrenders
tho greatest service.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
HDr. Kings New Discovery
for CO1lSgEssADGi

This is tho best medicine in the
world for all forms Of Coughs
and Colds and for Consumption.
Every bottle guaranteed, 1t will
cure and not disappoint. 1t has
no equal for Whooping Cough,
Asthma, Hay Fever, Pneumonia,
Bronchitis, La Grippe, Cold in
the Head and for Consumption.
1t is safe for all ages, pleasant to
take, and, above all, a sure cure,
1t is always we'll to take DR.,
Kings New Life Pills in con-
necdon with DR.. Kings New
Discovery, as they regulate and
tone the stomach and bowels.
We guarntoo perfect satisfaction
or return money Free trial
bottle at W. C, Sonw's Drug
Store. Regular size SO cents
and Sl,00
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
RATES OF SUBSCRIPTION.
wheat Growers in This Sharp
And Adjoining Counties,
Gentlemen.

Let us congratulate YOU
as well as ourselves, upon
the bountIful wheat crop that
is now being harvested.
From all accounts it is the
best crop the country ever
produced, and while this is
so, let us try aud take care
Of it.
Don't be in a hurry about
threshing, Stack your
wheat ard let it remain in
stack some four or five
weeks, it will 60 through a
sweat in this time, keep
better, make a better grade
flour and more Of it. You
will not be bothered with
weevil like you are when
threshed from the stock.
If you are short on bread
and have to use your wheat
spread down d sheet and
build 4 rail pen over it about
three or four rails high and
cover with with rails, spread
the wheat on top and frail it
out, and fan it with a quilt
or sheet by two men taking
hold hold of each and whip
ping the chafe out as some
one pours it down, You can
do this in a short time.
Hoping you can see the
need Of this as we do, we
are,
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
THE SPELLING BEE.

The spelling bee at the school
building last Friday night was a
huge success. Quite u largo
crowd was present, After being
opened with song and prayer the
crowd was divided for the spell
ing, all who would spell bong
taken. Among those who spell
led were children, at the age Of
ten years, young school teachers,
old school teachers, and q num-
Der Of the Older people of our
town. From the time the first
word was given out the widest
excitement prevailed among the
SPECTATORS, and as the contest
ants began 10 drop out, one by
one, the scene was interesting TO
the most extreme degree, After
eomo time all had been turned
down except Marvin Motcali and
Clevel Wilson, which two con-
tended for the prize for som'
time, Marvin at las. securing it,
which amounted to GlJy-Iiyc
cents, The rest Of the program
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
LOCAL MI vs.

r.. D. Williams, is on u
visit to friends hero.
Good roles always on hand at
Hamilton and Pence at 30 cents
per pound.
Mrs, Zilpha Frazier of NAM
moth Spring is visiting Dr. and
Mrs. Bacon this week.
The normal students will
render a very interesting pro-
gram on the evening Of July
End.
It il too much u have to scratch
for a living and for relief also,
Hunts cure wiIlnot help you N the
former Gaze but VIII snrc cure the
Itch, letter o. ringworm or 1t costs
YOU polhn0 tOc
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
EXPENSES.

When compared the expense other schools of the
grade the advantage of attending the Sidney High School at
once Tuition from 81 to SO per month"; owing grade Good
board private families lights fuel and washing included Sc and
ST. Incidental fee for entire term Soc
The scholastic year is thrE-x weeks, and is divided into
four of nine weeks each First term begins Sept g. Students
may any Tuition will be charged from time of
ing the end of the unless otherwise arranged, and is due
monthly except by special agreement
Special tuition ministers and their children depend
ent upon them
For further information and special address
J. W. Ragan at franklin Ark or C. NJ Grisham, al dney Ark
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25

"We sell more of Chamber
Cough Remedy than of all Of
combined" write Messrs Ker
Sons, druggists. of Mars. Pa. 7
also say: "The sale of it is cd
thlngphenomenal. We have
two gross this winter, selling
high as SIX bottles IN one mort
to as many different custom
This remedy has proved particul|
successful. in croupy affectl|
OUR customers invariably pronoq
1t the best they can find, and
know Of no case where 1t has fa|
to give satisfaction. For sale al
and 80 cents per bottle by all nj
cine dealers.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
Blchlcn's Arnica &aIyc.

THE BEST SALvE in the world
for Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers,
Salt Rheum, Fever, Sores, Tet-
ter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains ,
Corns, and all Skin Ercptions ,
and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or
money refunded. Price Is cents
per box. For Sale By W. C.
Snow.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
A Valuable Prescription,

Editor Morrison Of Washing
ton, Ind, "Sun," writes "Tou
have q valuable prescription in
Electric Bitters, and | can cheer
fully recommend it for Constpa'
ton and Sick Headache, and as
0 general system tonic 1t has no
equal" Mrs. Annie Stohle,
2025 Cottage Grove Avop Chi
cogo, was all run down, could
not cat nor digest food, had q
baekaohe which mover left her
and felt Jired and weary, but siS
bottles of Electric Bitters restored
be-, health AND ygDe%eI hey
strength, Price % cona and
Sl00, Gotta ~ w. G,
Shows Drug
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
&4A 1.-THE Foot
<AfgENof a Fly"

SAYS an eminent English doctor, "will
carry enough poison to infect house
hold" In summertime, more eSPec-
tally, disease germs fill the air, multi
tudes are infected, fall i'll, die; multi
mdes escape. These messengers OF
mischief do not exist tor millions. Why
mott Because they are healthy and strong
protected as crocodile is against gun
shot. 1t is the weak, the wasted, the
thn-blooded who fall those who
have no resistve power so that sudden
cough or cod develops into graver
disease. We hear OF catching disease!
Why not catch health } We can do 1t
by always maintaining our healthy
weight.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
SUNBEAMS,

Best home magazine published
in America, Something Of inter-
est for all the house 0 ] d .,
Stories of fiction an | adventure.
fine illustrations, ladies pages,
uncXccllod Juvenile department.
Send 10 cents for n sample copy
and judge for yourself
The SUNBEAMS co,
IFS Fulton Street
New York City,
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25

-.as. H. McCalsu, who has
been. engaged for some time as
gaugcr at Bristow's disuIlery
has returned home.
-Chas. WATSON came up
from BatesyiIla Monday, re-
turning Tuesday accompanied
by his sister, Miss Juna.
Cheatham's chtli tonic Is peculiar,
ly adapted to persons IN enleehIed
health. 1t assists digestion and Is
a perfect strengthened and appe
tlzer Satisfaction or money re,
funded. PIT up IN taslclr,, and
bitter styles. Tasteless 80 oenI
iz..
The young people of our.
town were entertained by Miss
Make Price at her fathers resi-
dence two miles north of town
last Saturday night. All report
a delightful time.
LAST summer while attending
court at JnIontown, says d, b,
La.v"" ZIP pro Va hro "'"S S;'nas. %.
were .utTrrino with liarrboea Il
gave each dose of ChamberIan'>
Cohc Cholera ano DlaThoea Kem'
S"y ~, '"" , ~ E gave a ,,n'''5 zee r'i.J,'
bars wa. ,skrn with . savrra rraI,,
IN the stomach and was suffering
with intense pains. l gave HIM a
'"Se OF 'n'' 'e'i9"y an" "'li'" ~, rE'
rnm'"dy !. rsvnr,,a nara know
Of many who are never without it,
| always tai e 1t with when going
AVA! .ro' I .lo'''' Ho' S"'' W DIT
=,
we caIl our le"u7rS "'''iI-
'lon 70 Vn7 I ourOiI annual LAl
noulcelne I'll 0i vie olon'y my
0cHool' HIS S0liooI mas o70"
increasing III popularity from
'il9 beginning us 9"'I'o u
menus are sum "' ~ iiiPro'0 ''i9
SVuuehVS oo'n lHtellectu"lly anu
morally' rrolS' O'IS :, i'"5"il
ana roo1o0rS are ail ~, .0"'IieI'' VI
experience @llo @0il'y' rol'
OriSna.n was euuca'oo III 'no
''at' Oh llIlilolS' ouO HAS ooon
connecVeo "l'l 'i'7 90i'oOI' u
al iA'i4"'0 ~ way H>'"' "a
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
"&NAP &RROTS an SOUEW
NlaSS4g 8ssn

Is n magniiccn. book Of SIXTY or
more pholooWgraycd views of
varied scenery IN South Missouri
From THESE views AN accurate
knowledge c1n be obtained ny to
the productions and general
topography Of that mgbIy,layorcd
section lhaDls now attracting the
Intention or homc,sc'kors aud Ius
vcslOW the country over
Address j, f. LOCKWOOD,
G, J, \, Memphis Route,
kausaS CITY, Mo,
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
Notice TO Wool Growers.

We were delayed in starting
cur machienry on account of
having to order some new parts
for the machine, But we now
have it in first class order and
are making some fine roles, and
we solicit your patronage,
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
Scj0jJI ,lC;S: Emulsion.

of Cod-lver Oil, is condensed nouriSh-
ment; food for the building up OF the
system to resist the attacks OF disease.
1t should be taken in reasonable doses
all summer long by all those whose
weight IS below the standard OF health.
Ii you ara losing ground, try a bottle
now.
For sale by all druggists at soc. and sios
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25

'I'imo and tide walH Tor no
man. An occasional dose Of
CboU,hams CHIN Iome often saves
ym Hum q las 1.., 0I 9,Go,.@
40 cure no plyN INT up IN
both rayDcless aud bitter styles,
Ttslelut iu 90 CENTS ute.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25

The greatest book of this age
is THE First Battle" by W, j,
Bryan, If you want one call at
the RECORD office.
Guy Wilson, who has held a
position at Black Rock for some
time, has returned home and
will soon become a disciple of
Blackstone in connection with
his duties as stenographer Of
this judicial circuit.
lie shook and he shook, till his
shaklngs was chronic,
He then bought q bottle of Cheat
hams chill toulc.
lie sad to his friends though a
shaker of yore,
Thanks tn Cheatham's Pm a
shaker no more.
Hon. T. |, Herrn returned
home last Thursday from Little
Rock. Mr.. Herrn. took an i'm
portant part in the discussion Of
the Smith bill, and acquitted
himself with much credit and
should have the thanks Of every
citizen in the state for his work
in its behalf.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25
20,
CAVE CITY.
Health good.

James Lamar left for 8
Louis the first of the week.
Crops are looking mud
better since the recent rains.
Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas Stew
art are in the city. They wi
spend the summer here.
W. N. Barnett and his Cd
Unable daughter, Miss ELI
were in the city Sunday.
Wheat harvest is q thing 4
the past here, and the yield
equal to our expectations.
There will be picnic 4
Ash Springs July Sd. The an
nual picnic at this place will b
July II.
Miss Willie Barnett, who
attending the normal spent Sat
urday and Sunday with home
folks here.
Geo. Ballard and famil
spont Saturday and Sunday i
town, the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
/ X y Al1ri1pp.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25

Willie Campbell, who has
boon q student Of the A, !, o.
returned home last week. We
are indeed glad to soc 50 many
Of the young men Of Sharp
county making oyory effort to
acquire good intellectual train
ing before settling down in their
liiog work, and Of the number
Mr., Campbell is one Of the most
promising and deserving of our
young mon.
Sharp County record., 1897-06-25

Dr., D. y. Rothrock, of New
Berlin, Pa, does not hesitate "
recommend Chambcrlain's medi|
c,ucs lie says; 81 have handled
them for u year or more in my phar
macy aud hud them safe aud rela|
bic, My customers praise then
very highly" No one who \
troubled with rheumatism can us|
Chamberlain's Pain Balm without
pmismg it, The quick relief from
pam which it affords is alope wortl
many times its cost. For sale BY
all medicine dealers.