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The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29
THE FIELD Oh ADVENTURE,
THRILLING INCIDENTS AND OAR
iHG DEEDS ON LAND AND SEA.

s!aot a Naterspout to Save tho shin
Pathetic Story of the Wur-Aft
Carson's VaI(...
1YHE American ship ". F. Bah.
cock recently arrived in San
Francisco from New York,
& The Eabcock had an eventrul
trip arounl the Horn. She was in
storms and hurricanes and beset by
w~aterspouts. The sea serpent was
sighted, and on one occasion the yes.
Sci was on her beam ends.
When talking about tho voyage
Captain Graham remarheI: ave were
IN latitude 1856 north, longitude 81
west, when we encountered e severe
electric storm. The wind blew so
hard that we had 10 reduce the ship to
three lower topsai!s and foresail. Tic
thunder came III q succession Of peale,
anu it seemed as though all the artil-
lery' OF the heavens was at work.
Flash after fash Of lightning played
around the Baboock and made the
scene rs light as day. The rain came
down in torrents" concluded tie cap.
tain, IN a matter of-tact way, ''alto.
gether making one of the most dis.
agreeable nights I have ever expert.
enced."
For two weeks ell went well, and
then the big clipper had another ex.
perience. In latitude 9.16 north,
longitude 29.43 west, she was chased
~ two watersponts. Says Captain
Graham: "Ifley made up right astern
and were rapidly approaching the
ship.
"They extended from the water to
the clouds. the largest one apparently
being about fifty feet in circum-
ference. I at once ordered all sail
taken in, because if one of the spouts
struck US with sails set then the masts
would have gone by the board; and
even If the spout had struck us and We
had had all sail furled I think the ship
would have been dismasted.
"The largest one came quite near to
US, when o roaring sound could be
heard. Just then I remembered to
have heard that the conclusion caused
by q rifle shot would break the column
OF water. [ ordered o rife brought
from the arnory, and two shots were
fired into the advancing column of
water in quick succession. Suddenly
it began to tremble at the base, and |
disappeared. Whether it was
the reports Of the rife that caused it
to break or whether it was from netu-
raj causes I do nbt know. I do know.
however, that tie Babcock had O very
narrow escape. The smaller water
spout took o different direction, and
went away to the leeward of the YES
One day later the Babcock encoun-
the sea serpent. It was in
s degrees OF minutes north,
longitude % degrees 40 minutes west,
and the vessel was somewhere in the
Of the mouth of the River
Amazon. SIT was about 9 a. H."
'aid Captain Graham, "when we
passed close to a large sea serpent. 1t
vas apparently asleep. 1t was of q
lirty green color, mixed with spots of
1t was partially coiled and, as
as I could judge, vas from thirty
forty feet long and about two feet
circumferete'e. It had a long, fat
lead. and, outs;Je oa1its size. and
looked lihsEa- ordinary land
make. 1t may hive been washed out
# one of the riters on GfA Atlantic
,oast Of South Aeraric1 but that I
annot vouch for. AIHthat I know is
hat my wife is willi4s to swear on q
tack of Bibles that re saw the orig
nal sea serpent" i
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

While the return of the Hebrew race
to their promised land Is regarded by
most people as a visionary scheme, 1t
Is an interesting fact that the number
Of Jews in Jerusalem has increased
within twenty-five years from $1,000
to between G0,O00 and 10000. An En-
glishwoman who has recently return
ed from Jerusalem, where she has
lived for forty years, says that the old
suburbs Of the city, long deserted and
ruined, are being built up at a sur.
prising rate, and that the influx Of
Jews is equally rapid IN all parts Of
Palestine, so that they are beginning
to outnumber both Moslems and Chris.
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Poison.

The dangerousacharacter Of aconitel
or monkshood le.@Zes, is we'll known
to most grown pe1bons, but children
need instruction - avoid those large
p%alm-shaped leaves which ere dark,
green on th;gFupper surface. This most
deadly Of vegetable poison causes great
depressleq9 1s iasn blindness. tinglins
all yer ,Ahe body, par1hing and burn.
ing Of tlee throat and stomach, and
finally death ensl1es.
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nprner's W eddtnr Rino.

Luther's wedding ring was a mos
elaborate affair, containing representa-,
tons Of all the articles used at The
crucifxion; the ladder, the cross. the
rope, the nails, the hammer, the spear
the thorns, were all shown In the cir.
cumference ct this peculiar piece OF
fewelry.
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Great Place for Shipping.

Over 1000 ships CT all kinds and
sizes pass up and down the English
Channel every tweaty.four hours, and
there are scarcely eyer leaa than 200
ness Lands Emo, leaving or bearing
W Tor the CHAINED,
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ETAr1 OF Onro, CRY O. TOLEDO,
LUCIA COUNTY
FRANK j. CEEHEY makes oath that he Is the
senior partner of the firm OF I. J. CHENEY 8
and State aforesaid, and that said firm will pay
the sum OF ONE for each
and every case OF TARRH that cannot b
cured by the use HALLS CALARRH CURE.
FRANK j. CHEEEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my
t---, presence, this 9Th day of December,
t notary Public.
Halls Caturrh Cure Is taken internally. and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
Of the system. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY q Co., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists, 76c. i
Halls Family Pulls are the best.
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Reforms Need M,,re Than = nav

10 bring them about, end are always moro
steady regularity to q ccnsummation. Few Of
tae obsersant among Us can have failed to no
ice that permanently healthful changes in the
human system are not wrought by abrupt and
Violent means. and that those are the most sal
utary medicines which are progressive. Hos
tettor's Stomach Bitters is the chief Of these.
Dyspepsia, q disease Of obstinate character, ts
ooll;erated by it.
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continuous service,
for Mr.. Strobe has
held his position Of
master Of the q
at Strode's Mills
since 1916, despite
changes of admins
trations, political
u%pheavals, war and
rumolB OF " r.
Gf-@I5 NflI1-
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Depauw, Ind, is a town OF suci
mixed tastes that q society fourishes
thele and holds monthly meetings al
which the girls mend the boys SOCKS
and the hoys present. boxes Of candy
b tAsa
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Old Gotrox-You ask for the hand of
my daughter. What expectations have
you? neutrality-suspicious.? Well,
I hear that you've got heart disease
Philadelphia Times.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Eczema is a local disease and nceas local
treatment. The irritated, diseased skin must
De soothed and sn1oothed and healed. No use to
dose yourself and ruin your stomach Just because
OF an itching eruption. Tetterine is the only
simple, safe and certain cure for letter, Ec-
Zefna, Ringworm and other skin troubles. At
druggists or BY mail for 80 cents III stamps.
j. L. ShuDtrtne. Savannah. Ga
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Tie degree OF every mans manhood is de.
ermined by how much he says no to himself.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Every one Is the ohtnct Of some
body's suspicion, and should regulat.
his conduct with that thought in mind
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

1t takes backbone to take any kind Of q
stand that will leave a man standing alone.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

WHEN bilious or c~ostive, eat q Cascaret
candy cathartic; cure guaranteed; Zoe, 25c.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

what a remarkable nan Mouocie IA,
20 far-sighted, you know" Yes; and
yet he's so near-sighted that he can't
see two feet without his g~lasses.'-
Philadelphia North American.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

More OF that kind Of religion is needed
that will make q man do right every day in
the week.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Over 400, 900 cured. Why not let No-To-Bao
regulate or remove your desire for tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed. 30 cents and 81. 90, at all
druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

FITSstoppedfre n permanently cured. No
fits after Fl st d~ay'suse OF On. kLINE's GREAT
NERvEREsIoRER Free $2trial bottle and treat
Use. Send to DIR. Kline, 9SI Arch ST., Phila, Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29
THE OLDEST POSTMASTER.

He Is Joseph Strobe and Was AID.
pointed by President Polk,
Joseph Strobe, of Mitlin County, Pa,
. +t-r oldest postmaster In the United
states. That Is to, say, the oldest in
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

C%AscARETs stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grippe; 10c.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

JUST try a Zoe. box OF Cascarets, the finest
liver and bowel regulator ever made.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29
purely n Local nisea.e.

Love is dead when the husband begins to
grudge the money it takes to support his
wife
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething. softensth gums, reduces infiaramar
ton, allayspain, cures wind collie. Csc. a bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

raging Mississippi. Meantime the 9TH
er switchman obeyed orders. He cut
the train In two and sent the head end
back.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29
ETArH OF Onro, Cry OF TOLEDO, -.
IrrcAa EnrYnrrw -

When self-righteousness gets up In tn
night to ray-nobody can sleep.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Pfso's Cure for Consumption is an A No. I
Asthma medicine.-W. r. WILLIAMS, Anti0eh.
lls, April II. 1904
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Religion is in a bad way where nobody Il
being prosecuted for righteousness sake.
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

thrown into my
l then got some
pound and Liver
feel like a new
of the past. I
for what it has
The Opelousas courier., 1897-05-29

Saos a Natcrspout to Save tho shin
Pathetic Story of the Wur-.lit
Carson's VaI|...
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08
Chaudfroid OF Chicken.

This makes an excellent luncheon or
supper dish. Cut boiled chicken into
neat joints. Reduce the stock in which
IL has been boiled to half a pint by
boiling 1t quickly in an uncovered
saucepan. Melt one and half ounces
of butter in a stewpan, mix in three
quarters of an ounce of -four, add the
stock, pepper, salt, and few drops
of lemon juice; cook the sauce for ten
minutes, stir In less than a gill of as
pic jelly, and boil till the sauce is of
the consistency of double cream. When
the chicken is cold coat IL over with
this sauce, and pour little aspic over.
When set dish on a border OF chopped
aspic, decorate with ham or tongue,
cut into fancy designs. and put salad
in the centre of the dish.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08

naturally asks a much higher price
than he would ordinarily take in the
general way of business, for most ike
ly his would be the only stone purchas-
able.
The Siam variety is not of any great
value. As the color, however, some
times resembles a Burmah, they are
sold in shops as such at ridiculous
value. which they do not in the slight
est degree possess.
The coming gem is the turquoise,
steadily advancing in favor Very beau
tiful these stones look when mounted
with brilliants. thus throwing up ana
enhancing the delicious sky-blue color.
In Russia they are very highly es-
teemed, and bring fabulous amounts
when uniform and Of the right color.
Buyers should, however be on their
guard when purchasing these gems, as
there are two distinct varieties-name-
ly, Egyptian and Persian The former
Is n much softer stone and cannot be
guaranteed TO keep its color even FOR a
few months The color either fades
away entirely or changes 20 very dis
agreeable green. I'm either case render
ing the stone absolutely valuclcss.
Washing the stone i'm soap containing
but small quantity of free alkali
would also have the effect OF changing
tnt Color 10 EIttus
Persian turquoises. being much hard
or and more opaque. will keep their
color for years without changing. pro-
vided ordinary care is exercised. They
are. unfortunately. some five times
more expensive than the Egyptian va
rlety. SO unscrupulous jewellers often
sell the cheaper ones at high figure
pretending they are Persian. This they
! can do for a time with impunity as II
! IL an extremely difficult task 20 classify
them when newly mounted. only In
the wearing will the difference be per
| ceived.
Large sapphires OF the true corn
fiower-bue are getting very scarce and
command high prices, but nothing lil<,
the price a ruby or emerald OF IN,
same weight would bring.
The fnest-cOlored sapphlres ar,
known ms Cashmere or New Mine. ant
stones OF a carat bring as much a.
f1h
The great objection 60 large Ceylor
sapphires arises from the fact that the
have TO be cut so thickly. I'm order Z,
retain the color. that II makes mount
ing almost an impossibllity Sapphire
! exist OF almost every color--white, vel
low and green being found In larg,
quantities. Pink sapphires are, how
ever, uncommon and expensive.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08

the tops OF the rather narrow sleeves,
which reach only 70 the elbow and are
set off with frills. A sash OF muslin
is fastened about the waist and tied In
a knot at the back.
When ones only quiet moment Is
passed in bed, and all the balance OF
the days and nights a whirl OF gay
excitement, it's rather difficult to soar
above present things. and give even a
passing thought to summer fashions,
alluring as they may prove 10 be.
But by and by the feet OF even the
gayest will be set TO a slower pace, and
the problem Of what is TO be worn
when the birds come. and the crocus Is
in bloom, will become absorbing.
We are offered a wide variety OF
beautiful materials, and will be at fault
if we do not pass the long summer
days i'm daintiest attire. To my mind,
the most lovely OF all these stuns is
the old-fashioned bareges. just exactly
like those our grandmothers wore In
their girlhood.
They are gauzy, yet wiry, with quite
as much body as grenadine. They ne
cessitate a silk lining, of course, put
this only adds to their attractveness.
A beauty OF a gown In dull apple
green, all blurred over with flowers OF
dull pink. and long brown stems, Is
made up with turquoise blue velvet rio-
bon and frills of plain blue.
The skirt has set of broad tucks al
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08
Fresh Haddock an Gratin.

Well butter a fiat fire-proof dish.
Finely chop one tablespoonful of fresh
parsley. and sprinkle 1t over the dish.
Turn out what does not stick to the
buttered surface. Wash, and trim off
the fins. heads and point the tails of
three or four very small fresh had
docks. Lay them in the dish. Season
well with salt and pepper, and shake
over the rest OF the parsley. Cover the
fish with a layer of Drowned crumbs.
Put a few tiny bits of butter dotted
about on the top. Put the dish in an
oven. not too close to the fire. Basic
now and then with a little more melted
butter and place closer 10 the fire for
the last few minutes. They will take
about ten 10 fifteen minutes. Serve In
the dish they were cooked In on a
folded napkin. Herrings may be
cooked In the same manner. Mustard
sauce is a nice sauce TO serve with the
above.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08
French Beans a la Francaise.

Cut off the heads and tails of the
beans and n thin strip on each side,
divide the beans lengthways, and put
them in a pan of cold water Have
ready a saucepan of boiling water,
salted, and in which a tiny piece of
soda has been dissolved, throw in the
beans, and boil them till tender; the
time they take varies according to their
age. Drain and put them in a stew
pan, shake them for a few moments
over the fire till they are dry, then add
two ounces OF fresh butter, pepper and
salt, and the juice of half lemon
shake the saucepan till the butter is
melted. Sprinkle in some finely-chopped
parsley, and serve the beans very hot
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08
PRECIOUS STONES.
Some Gems Are I'm Great Demand ana
Are CorrespondingIy Expensive.

During the past year there was
great demand for emeralds. in fact, Tor
any green stone; consequently, prices
rose enormously Emeralds, like those
obtained from the old mines, possess
ing a deep, rich color flawless and
bright, are extremely difficult 20 obtain,
very few coming into the market, and
these chiefly broken out Of some old or
nament OF family heirloom. Perhaps.
as Spain becomes poorer, some OF the
choice gems which her nobility are
supposed TO possess hidden away VIII
be brought to light and sacrificed to
show the nations patriotism.
Such has been the demand for stones
possessing a green color that olivines, a
variety of garnet. and not at all allied
to the emerald family, which contain
the rare element beryllium, have
brought good prices.
Opals are extremely beautiful and
now very fashionable, testifying to the
persuasive powers of modern jewellers,
who have brought into favor stone
which was supposed TO be as unlucky
as the fatal number thirteen. This was
In a measure due 10 Sir Walter Scott,
who writes of the opars unlucky prop
critics In "Anne of Gierstein." They
have. however. always been admired
by Queen Victoria.
Al one Time the nneSt OpalS-tnoSe
containing the red. fiery rays-were OBJ
tanned almost exclusively from the
mines In Hungary. AS these mines
were very costly 10 work, II naturally
made the stones expensive. Rough opal
of the finest quality now comes plenti-
fully from Queensland, and 1t may at
any time be sent over I'm such large
quantities as to glut the market.
Merchants are very chary OF holding
large stocks, as the stone Will never
command the high prices paid for other
fashionable gems, and can very easily
depreciate in value Common opals are
nearly without value. only represent
ing the cost of cutting and polishing
the rough stone.
Two varieties of rubies are known to
the trade--namely, Burmah, or Orien-
tai. and Siam; the former are extreme
ly valuable, large stones, when OF the
true pigeon-blood color. and free from
flaws, being almost priceless.
OF course, in gems of size and value
there is a large margin of profit. The
price depends solely on the demandi
and II the merchant knows his GUS
toner has received an order to buy. he
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08
the foot. each one separated by milli-

the foot. each one separated by milll-
ner's fold of blue velvet.
There is tucked bolero of the barege
worn over a vest OF blue, with shoulder
frills also lined with blue.
This Is an extremely interesting sea-
son, when ones nights are spent in Trip
ping the Eight fantastic" ana one
days all too short to encompass the
round OF pleasures laid out.
Everyone is supposed TO be provided
with sufficient ball gowns, and yet IN
this field there are some wondertully
attractive features. There are certain
gradual changes, which have been COM
ing on all winter. noticeable IN the
newest gowns; for instance, the railing
i'm Of skirt drapery, the return 10 the
demi-trains
No end Of notifications on the lines
OF old models, that is, the early winter
models having all the charm OF novel
ty. and oft-times far greater success
than those OF earlier date, are being
put forth on every new effort. Ihere
is the same tendency 10 allow the bod
ice TO fall off the shoulders, and IL Is
| such a bewitching fashion no one
grumbles at Il, provided the shoulders
| are pretty. Some few OF the new frocks
show an attempt TO revive the old
| fashioned square neck, but the style
| finds little favor. save as mt mode Tor
| the passe matron.
A pretty and effective dancing gown
| OF shrimp pink Liberty satin, as soft
| and heavy as velvet Is made up IN
simple fashion with trimmings OF sable,
and worn with long suede gloves OF
/ black. and tiny shoes 90 match. The
gown was worn by "a 1.-THE. blonde girl
! who adorned her huffy tresses with
qulverlng ostrich plumes OF black.
The first spring hat sent over from
| Paris shows a decided veering OF
trimming from the immediate front on
back of the hat to the side; an Inn
niteiy more becoming arrangement
than either OF the others mentioned.
There Is less o. the multltudinous
| massing Of wings, scurrying about In
all directions on brim and crown, less
| straight lines across the bow. or I'M
mensely top-heavy effects, which every
one wore like martyrs. A great deal OF
soft lace is permitted in spring MILL
merry, and has a lovely eject In con
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08

To be up-to-date in all points OF out
door, sporting dress, requires deal OF
thinking and money-spending. The
habit built for the fair equestrienne
last season is as much passe as the
evening coat of last year. The latest
London outfit which is quite au fait In
every iota, Is built OF rather rough
black kersey i'm a severely masculine
style unrelieved by a single bit OF FEM
ininity, except IL be the veil wound
about the pot-hat.
The skirt is the regulation riding
skirt style, finished with welted seams
heavily stitched, and perfection In
every point.
The jacquette is double-breasted, and
fits the figure firmly, but easily. IL Is
supplied with narrow coat collar and
revers. opening away from stiff linen
shirt front and standing collars with
which is worn a narrow black satin
bow tie.
A double row of small cloth-covered
buttons decorate the front, broadening
at the bust, and tapering narrowly at
the bottom OF the waist. A glimpse OF
white cuff is seen at the wrist Of the
tight coat-sleeve, with its suspicion or
pucker at the shoulder.
The hat Is the English riding hat
wound about with q veil OF thin black
gauze. and allowed TO float Jauntlly at
the side.
Immediately the fiat came across that
gowns OF red were the fall style In
Paris. fashionable women took TO wear
ing costumes OF various shades, each
relying on the assurance OF their mod
iste as TO it's correctness, whether III
were flame or wine red, when In reallty
only one shade is at all the thing, and
that a deliciously rich shade, known
as currant A chic gown intended for
early spring wear is built OF this rich
color. with accessories OF velvet the
same shade, and beautiful black silk
applique braid.
The skirt has a width OF four yards
at the foot, the seams set of, or rather
accentuated by rows of this black APP
plique.
1t is cut in the most perfect way,
without a wrinkle over the front or
hips. and full cluster OF folds at the
back.
1t has a lining Of currant red bro
cade.
The bodice is seamless, brought soft
ly into a broad ceinture OF currant red
velvet and trimmed across the bust
with a thick ruch of the velvet. over
this is worn a small bolero almost COW
cred with the braid applique. With
this gown is worn a small toque or
currant red velvet trimmed quantity
with two long, tossing, black ostrich
plumes.
When ones taste in dress has arrived
at such a state of cultivation that one
may run bit ahead of fashions die
tates, one has very much the best of
the bargain and comes TO be quite a
centre OF attraction for her fair friends,
who soon recognize ones cleverness.
There is such a slender bit of a
thread between following Madame la
Nodes dictates reasonably, or insane
ly. and unless one has very evenly
poised head it's hard matter TO de-
eide which is the correct side to land
on.
In the point OF house gowns there IS
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-03-08

Make half pound of bread crumbs.
Finely chop a quarter of a pound Of
suet. using some OF the crumbs to pre-
vent 1t sticking. Mix crumbs and suet,
and add two ounces of chopped peel
and the grated rind of one lemon. Put
six tablespoonfuls Of marmalade into
basin; add TO IL the juice of one lemon.
one raw egg, and half a gill or milk.
Beat these well together and add 70
the dry ingredients. Well grease a pud-
ding basin. Put in the mixture. Twist
a piece OF creased paper over the top.
Stand the basin in a saucepan OF boil
ing water 10 come only half way up the
basin, and steam for two and a half
hours. Take off the creased paper;
turn out the pudding onto hot dish:
Sprinkle little sugar on the top, ana
pour marmalade sauce round 1t.