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The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
STANDARD Weights Of Aueleu, Rome Found


The excavations that have been in
progress for some months past upon
the site Of the ancient forum at Rome
have resulted In quite q curious dis
covery. Under a large, square flag
stone there were found three weights
Of 20, 80 and 100 Roman pounds dat
ing from at least two centuries before
our era. These weights, which r OF
irregular elliptical form, are Of dark
green marble and provided with a
bronze handle in order to facilitate
their manipulation. In the opinion OF
Signor Giacomo Boni, who superin-
tended the excavations, these are the
most ancient specimens. of standard
Roman weights known, and, since they
are perfectly well preserved, without
the least fracture, they will permit
Psychologists to re-establish the en-.
tire meteorology OF primitive Rome
They have already been compared with
the weights nov in use, and 1t has
been found that the ancient Latin
pound was exactly 825 grammes 90
ounces and rs grains). The weights
moreover, are well proportional &C
cording to the numerical indications
that are engraved upon the stone and
that are still legible. The 20-pound
weight represents exactly two-thirds
that of the 3o-pound M and one-fftE
of the largest, which weights 30 kilo-
grammes and $50 grammes (about
GO IL Doundsl.-La Nature.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
Notes From the Paris Expeaatian.

N@t09 From the Paris Exposition
"The Singer Manufacturing Com
pany, st 143 Broadway, New York,
show their usual American enterprise
by having a very creditable exhibit
located in Group Kill, Glass 70, at the
Paris International Exposition, where
they show to great advantage the cell
ebrated Singer Sewing-Machine which
Is used in every country on the globe,
both for family use and for manufac-
turing purposes. The writer was
highly pleased with this display and
observed with much satisfaction that
1t was favors bly, commented upon by
visitors generally.
The Grand Prize was awarded by
the international Jury to Siager Sew
ing-Machines for superior excellence
in design, construction. efficiency and
for remarkable development and adap-
ton to every stitching process used
in either the family or the factory.
Only One Grand Prize for sewing
machines was awarded at Paris, and
this distinction Of absolutely superior
merit confirms the previous action Of
the international Jury at the Worlds
Columbian Exposition, in Chicago,
where Singer Machines received fifty
four distinct awards, being more than
were received by all other kinds Of
sewing machines combined.
Should 1t be possible that any Of
our readers are unfamiliar with the
celebrated Singer Machine, we would
respectfully advise that they call at
any Of the Singer salesrooms. which
can be found in all cities and most
| towns in the United States"
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
SUCKED THE BOTTLE.
Young P~achyderrns Take Kindly to an
Artificial Form of Nursing.

Young P~achyderrns Take Kindly to an
Artificial Form of Nursing.
owned some young elephants which
I had lent to a Snowman on the Bow
cry. On going to see them one day
I noticed O man holding his finger in
the mouth of one of the smaller ones.
! placed my finger in the mouth OF an
other and found that the creature
seemed to derive pleasure from the &C
ton of sucking. Immediately I sent
cut for an ordinary infants nursing
bottle. The young elephant drained
the bottle as If Ito the manner born"
It was passed from one to another Of
the infant class. Finally they fought
In the most indescribably comical man
ner for possession of the bottle. Then
I fitted a large glass jar, holding a
gallon, with rubber tubes, 30 that all
could use it at the same time. In
variably they would empty this bottle
before loosening their hold on the nip
pies. They had doubtless been taken
from their mother when too young, or
perhaps she had been killed at the
time when the young were captured.
60 effectively did they appeal to public
interest and sentiment that by dint of
skillful advertising the celebrated
sucking baby elephants" made quito
a fortune in a single season. They
would be led into the ring, where they
would take their nourishment like
human babies, their overgrown size
making this infantile operation very
comical and absurd. The sight capti-
waited the heart Of every woman who
attended the show.-Saturday Evening
Post.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

By local applications, as they cannot reach che
diseased portion Of the ear. There IL only one
way To cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
remedies. Deafness IL caused by an in-
aamed condition of the mucous lining Of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube gets in-
feet hearing, and when 1t is eatiraly closed
Deafness Is the result, and unless the tnfam-
nation can be taken out and this GuDs re-
DESTROYED forever. Nine cases out OF ten are
saused by eatarRh, which is nothing buSan In.
famed condition Of the mucous surfaces.
We win give One Hundred Dol,ars Ias ans
casa of Deafness {caused by catarThl that can.
not be cured by Halls CatarEh Cure. Send
for circulars, free.
r. =. CHENEY a. Co., Toledo. O.
Sold by Druggists, TIC.
HaUse Family Pills are the best.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
Poker Defined.

Judge Finn Of the First Municipal
court, New York, is n Of the coolest
poker players on Manhattan island. A
case was before him the other day in
which the defendant refused to pay
a poker debt Of $92. The judge asked
what poker was, and five lawyers, with
all Of whom he has often played. din
IDENTIFY opined that 1t was played with
cards. els it a game of chance?" in
quired the court. THAT depends alto
gether on how good a player the other
fellow u.s." answered one of the law
yers mildly. After much consultation
the court gave a verdict for the plain
tiR.-Newark News.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

At q lawsuit in Platte City, Mo-, the
fact was brought out that two full
crops from an orchard Of 100 acres OF
apple trees were sold for $4,000. One
of the owners said that the first apple
orchard he planted OF seven acres
brought him 5000 in thirteen years
Witnesses estimated the value Of applt
trees four yeass 10 hearing from s. t.
e3a each
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
what win Becone of China7

None can foresee the outcome Of the quar-
rel between foreign powers over b divis-
ion of China. 1t Is Interesting to watch the
going to pieces Of this ancient but unpro-
gressfve race. Many people in America ara
also going to pieces because of dyspepsia,
constipation, blood, liver and stomach dis
eases. We are living too fast, but strength,
vigor and good health can be retained Ii We
keep of and sure the above diseases with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
A Rlghe Honorable Diverslen.

when Mr.. Chamberlain has an even
ing entirely free (which is very rarely
the case) he may be seen, says q writ
err In the London Gem, paying tbs
greatest attention to the varied at
fractions OF a certain music hal
known as the "Alhambra." 1T does
me good" he said once TO M Of his
supporters, ITO sit for an hour or TIVE
and watch the clever antics of, say
Dan Leno. OF course / am quite
aware that a Right Honorable shoult
be above such a form of amusement
Be it sol"
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

An Atchison woman of rs recently inheri-
ted q little money, and the first person she
m de sure was informed of the news was an
@-year-old man, who Tilted her when she
was I5.-Atchison Globe.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

after frst days use Of DR.. Kline's Great Nerve
g trial bottle and treatise free DR. Il.
=. KLINE. Ito. 9Sl Arch St. Phila., Pa.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

When Benjamin Constant, the celebrated
French painter, painted a portrait at Leon
XII, and presented it to him, the Pope asked
the painter to name his own present in ex-
give him the soutane worn by him during the
religious ceremonies or holy week.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

There Is q plan now before the italian par
lament for providing the three southern
provinces of Foggia, Bari and Lecce with
water from Caposele, in the Apennines, by
building an aqueduct l62 miles long, with
branches that will bring up the total length to
$50 miles.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

Germany, toe. has its palisades" question.
Complaints re heard that some of the finest
scenes in the mountains known as the Sieoen"
gilbridge are being ruined by stone cutters
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

A pair of Louis XIV Sevres porcelain table
candlesticks from the art treasures Of Sir
Charles Welby sold In London recently for
$l2,075. This is probably the highest price
paid for articles of the kind.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

A travelling sal in each Southern State;
$50 to $50 per month and travelling expenses;
experience not absolutely necessary. address
PENleKs TOBACCO WORKS Co, Penicks, Va.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

poet, b g given up debating much of his
,npy and writes most of it. In spite of his
blindness he writes a remarkably clear hand.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is q bottle of GROVES TAsTgLEes
CHILL TONIC. It is simply iron and qulnine In
q t~asteless fern. No cure-no pay. Price 600.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

Pugnot-Say, did you tell Haskill that I
was an inveterate liar? Paxnot-No. Pug
not-Well. its a good tn ng you didn't, Pax
not-No, I said chrome"
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

All buildings belonging to the Chinese gov
erIment are yellow, and tits a capital ofense
for any private person to use that color on
Che exterior of his dwelling or place of bust
ness.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
Wanted,

/ am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved
my life three years ago.-MRs. THos: ROB
BINS, Maple st. Norwich. n. Y, Feb, II, 1900.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

It is unwise to Feep an oil or gas stove
burning in a sleeping room, as thereby the
pure airis vitiated and the health.of the room
placed in ] opardy.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

isn't 1t difficult. Mrs Jones, TO get along
with o girl tina uses such broken English?"
'tOh, l doR't mind that so much: It's her
burg Press.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

The Smithsonian Institution is una
b,e to secure q single wild pigeon. The
b,rds are now extinct. The writer has
seeu the sky blackened with them for
hours at a time, millions upon millions
Of them, and 1t was rare hunting in
those days. Where they have all gone
III indeed O mystery.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
Statesmen Wanted.

Two honest, reliable men; experience not noso-
Iutely necessary; salary and expenses paid
Peerless Tobacco Works Co., Bedford City, Va
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

new spelling book will be used In Cincin-
natl. in which there are some changes in the
of words. Among them are thru"
for through, t'altho'' for although, and Gee
taloR,s for catalogue
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

PUTNAM FADELFss DYE produces the
fastest and brightest colors Of any known dye
stun. Sold by all druggists.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

Indigestion is a bad companion. Get rid
OF 1t by chewing a bar of Adams Pepsin
Tutti Fruit after each meal.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

Mrs. Winslcw's Soothing Syrup for children
ton, allays pain, cures wind collie. Csc a bottle
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

1T don't care about that new boarder,"
can't be a person Of any Importance.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24
neagness cannot BE Cured

When it comes to blowing the froth from
q glass Of beer any young maj can raise the
wind.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

To Cure q Cold I'm One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUiNrNE TABLETS. An
druggists refund the mune II It fails to cure.
e. W. Groves signature is on each box. Gc.
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

A GORGEOUS costume flashed beneath the brilliant lights
of a. bali room. The queen of society is radiant tonight.
The nervous hands of a weak woman have toiled day
and night, the weary form and aching head have known no
rest, for the dress must be fnished in time.
To that queen Of society and her ~dressmaker We would
social excitement, and the other through the toll of necessity,
may some day find their ailments a common cause:
ness. sieeplesSness, loss Of appetite and strength, all indicate
serious trouble, which has been promoted by an over-taxed
system.
For the society queen and the ~dressmaker alike, there is
nothing SO reliable as Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound to restore strength, vlgor, and happiness.
Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, - Union St., Salem, N. J., writes.
"DEAR Mrs. PSKHAa:-I feel 1t is my duty II writes NC IL you now
orateful I am to YOU for what your medicine has done for me. At one
time I suffered everything a woman could. I had Inflammation OF the
ovar;es falling of tho womb, and leucorrhoeaA At times could not hold D
needle to sew. Tbs first dose of your Vegetable Compound helped me so
rrncht that 7 kept On using ii. I have now taken six bottles and am well
and able to do nv work. I also ride a wheel and feel no bad effects from
The Opelousas courier., 1900-11-24

icine to every woman troubled with any Of these
diseases"
Mrs. Sarah Swoder, 1O3 West ST.,
, La Porte, Ind, writes:
"DEAR Mrs. PNKHAM:-It gives me great
pleasure to tell you how much good Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound has done for me.
81 had been a sufferer for years with female
trouble. I could not sew but a few minutes at a
time without suffering terribly with my head.
My back and kidneys also troubled me all the
time. I was advised by a friend to take your med
icine. had no faith in it, but decided to try it.
After taking one bottle I felt SO much better that
/ continued its use, and by the time I had taken
six bottles I was cured. There is no other medicine
for me. I recommend it to all my friends"
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
MANY NAMES HAVE
BEEN SUGGESTED
\. emanuel FOR MAYOR
Besides Nominating An Aldermanic
Ticket MayOralty Candidate
Will Be Endorsed

The Good Government Club forces
will gather at the court house tonigh.
70 nominate the next mayor and four
aldermen of the City OF Brunswick.
For more than three years the Good
Government people have waged deter
mined political battles, aud now al
Brunswick, recognizing the good faith
and sincere purposes Of the organization
stand ready to give them cooperation ID
their Efforts in the interest of thor.
oughly businessllke andprogreasive adj
ministration OF the oitS's affairs.
Naturally much interest attaches to
the meeting at the couft house tonight,
1t is conceded that Mr.. Emanuel will
have the unanimous support Of the club
for mayor. A number Of prominent
gentlemen have been mentioned for al.
dermen. but no one can say who the
nominees will be until the club acts.
Certain It is that the next mayor and
board Of aldermen will have great op-
portunity to make record for them.
selves. Brunswick Is des ined to have
splendid growth within the next few
years, While the administration must
DC progressive and broadmiuded, tits
absolutely essential that the floating in
debtedness be reduced, that the princi-
pal streets be paved, and 0 her necessary
improvements made.
1t Is said the platform to be adopted
tonight lays down in unmistas able terms
definite policies of retrenchment and re.
form, and demands, at the came time. a
thoroughly progressive policy upon the
part Of the administration,
All supporters Of the cub and lis Dol,
lcies are cordially In vited to be present
at the meeting,
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
TRET WANT A
SOLDIERS A|lNE
Veterans Adopt Resolutions
At Augusta
some R0USING SPEECHES
the Grave Of Bishop Pope
QOmmitteesto MemOrialize
Assembly

Augusta, Ca, Nov, l6.-COl. W. L
Calhoun, of Atlantis, today at the
meeting Of the Georgia division, ofgsr.
ed resolution recommending the ao-
ceptanoe asd maintenance Of the
qeorgia soldiers Home by the State,
Tbs resolution cites that the opening
Of the home isnow pressing necessi-
tyi saa~puld be asftting recognition
By the State Of Confederate self-sacri-
noss and heroiseonduot. Messrs. Jo-
ssph ,. Cumming. james M. Pace, r.
McGlashan, D. B. Freeman, A. B.
Montgomery, @. NJ. Wiley, John Trip,
lett, w. B Burroughs, J. s. Boyntou,
4. s Erwin, w. B. Price, w. 8,
Biisphsra and ". g, oslhoan we're do
sikbatsd osmmltses to tsks 81 il,
nas'sF with the p5sssns leEisla.uss
Rousipg speeches we're made on tAs
subleCt By Colonel W. O. OalhoEn
General A. ]. West ana General Me,
Giashan, and the resolutions were
adopted By rousing vote.
On their parade tomorrow, the vSts.
rams VIII march in body to the rsss-
ing place Of Bishop Lieutenant Colonel
Leonidas r. Polk, in 81. Panls ohurOA-
yard in this city, to do honor to his
memory. The resolution adopted to
that effect was introduced by Major
n. P. Carroll.
a resolution was introduced by
Captain Tip Harrison .exaotiBg ofths
Legislature that tha histories In he
public schools be from southern au-
thor', and another was introduced By
General Mcdlasban for biennial reun-
ions. Both went to the resolutions
committee.
Macon gets the next convention.
Tbs convention then adjourned to pay
tribute At the grave Of Bishop Polk.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
HIS HEAD MASHED.
colored Laborer Meets with a Pain
fu1 Accident.

jim Gay, oolored laboror q. Me-
cul1Ough's dock met with quite pain
inl accident yesterday morains while
~. work
Gay was aiding ia loadIag vessel
at the docks. He was in the hole Of
the ship. In some way crosg ia fell
from above, hitting him on The head,
inhictiOg several very ugly wounds.
lie was taken to bis lone on coch,
ran avenue, and DR.. Gates was called
in and dressed his wounds.
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
RIOI AMONG
CIGAR MAKERS
Several Hundred Shots Fired
Yesterday
STREETS CROWDED
Mayor and Sheriff Increasing, Their
FOrOes-Ef Made to
Arrest Leaders

Tampa, Nov. is, Rioting between
the International and Resiatencia Un-
ions Of clgarmakers began this morn
ing, A fight occurred at the factory Of
Gonzales Hora 9 Go. They we're work
ing full force sof ResistoneIa
amounting 70 500.
The InternstionaIs demanded that.
these men come out. This Was refused.
The 1nternetiouals declared they
would put them out. Tie MANAGEMENT
of tie house warned them not TO come
upon thelr premises, which we're en-
closed. An International man started,
TO enter the gate and the Italian door
keeper fired % him withs Winches-
ser. Ihis Wa folio we'd By sevafAl han
.dfed shots between mes from the out-
ssds sDd the y.
The front and hide os the buildings
were ridd1ed with bullets. but no one
was injured Officers appeared and dis
persed the mob At preseat the streets
are swarming with men armed with
guns, but they are not allowed TO col,
1ectin numbers,
The mayor is swerips In 100 extra
policemen and the sheriff Is adding
deputies to bis force The mayor has
forbidden a sorohIight procession
planned for tonight,
Nothing has been done to arrest the
leaders and the men are still on the
streets, armed aud making threats,
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16
TREASURER'S
STATEAAEE. Mt READ
Mr.. DARTS Resignation
Street Railway Franchaise Was
Placed On Its Second
Reading
REG u MEETING.

lBRuNswIoE Nov IS, 1900.
Present: hon. D. Atkinson,
mayer aud Aldsrlsen Bloodworth,
Krau !. Mason. Thomas and Briesss
nick. Abssnt: Aldsrmeu Abrams,
Dart aud upper.
The minutes Of previous regulaf
meeting wers read and confirmed, vith
The exception of resolution s-snt-
ing street railway franchise, v loh
was ordered stricken ont. n
UNFINISHED BUSINESS,
The resignation Of Caps, Y. Dart as
an alderman Of the city Of brunswick,
upon. which action had been deferred,
wastaken up and accepted
PETITIONS AND coMMUNtcA-
TIoNs.
From f. D. Aiken, ct al, protesting
and praying that Mike Brown, ct al.
be not xranted franchise in its pres.
snt condition, received.
REPORTS.
From L c. Bodet, acting city treas
urer, a. follows, ordered published.
Referred to Finance committee, said
committee being empowered to e9fpIoy
competent accountant, to verify Same.
Brunswick, Ca, Nov 5, 1900.
To the honorable Mayor and Council of
Brunswick, Ga;
Gentlemen-Below please fad COM
plete statement OF receipts and disburse.
ments Of the tressurers Office fer the
month ending on the 8lst day Of Oct,
19OO
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand d....................$1 1 SIT SO
Robert Levlson, marshal exects 62s 81
D c Carson, trustee, taxes. -. 30 76
Glynn county, treatment small
nov patienta o. Eo
Mrs Mary G Reppard, tsz 4a5s
Euphemia Harris, taxes. -. ass
VIC Anderson, license. 500
John Bradley, taxes..."". 7o
Jane Stewart, tazes,.......", 28s
j L Corker, axes......... 256
Freeman Hankins, taxes......-.-. 14OI
Joel Vickers, taxes ........,... 161
J W Griffeth, taxes...., .....~~ 242l
B Bald, license ....,...... 1000
Mrs M Isaac, license. 600
Mrs B Nathsu, license. 100 90
D D Moore, license. R........... 200
WIN Brock, license. e.....,. 500
The Brunswick times-call., 1900-11-16

Continued on Eigth Pags.)
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
THE PROFIT IN POULTRY.

There is a profit in poultry if it is
given half chance. Even when the
returns in fowls and eggs are small
flock may be of great value as for
ayers. The quantity of insects and
weed seeds that are devoured are sell
dom taken into consideration, but
they are not to be passed by without
notice. So we can afford to keep the
hen, even though the mischief done
were twice as great. But with poultry
as with other farm stock, the day for
the scrub is past.
So much has been written regarding
the immense profit ITO be obtained
from poultry that one might almost
suppose that the millennium would
surely be at hand as soon as every
one could be induced to raise chick
ems. 1t would be as we'll to advise
everybody to raise cucumbers. Why
not recommend the gardener to grow
wheat or the dairymen to raise sheep?
If farmer has a taste for poultry he
is likely to make it an important part
of his business, for he can discover
what is profitable without being told.
If he has not an aptitude for fowls it
is part of wisdom to limit himself to
a flock, as many do. There are many
farms on which SIN all f1ocks are kept
merely to supply the family table with
fowls and eggs. Few Or none of the
products are sold. Other interests
are found more congenial than poultry
raising, consequently more profitable.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
FiIiaI Love,

That's a pathetic story of the Gour-
don fishing boat crew. No class of men
face death more frequently than the
hardy fisher toilers of the sea, and
among none is genuine heroism more
frequently displayed.
The Gourdon boat was manned by
a father and his four sons. When the
boat sank, three of the latter went
with her. The old man got an oar, and
soon the fourth son appeared by his
side. But the oar could only support
one, and the lad, taking in the situa-
ton at once, babe his parent farewell
i'm the words, ''Weel, weel, father, I
maun jist AVA" and sank.
Only readers familiar with the north
ern dialect will fully appreciate the
depth of kindly resignation and true
Feeling which the words denote. The
Father endured terrible sufferings, but
was ultimately picked up. Greater
Hove hath no man than this."-West-
minister Gazette.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-04-30
Measuring n Tree.

Surprising woodchopper in the
Maine forest is told to get out mast
for a yacht. He knows that he must
find a tree which is straight for 60
feet below the branches. 1t would be
very troublesome to climb trees and
measure them with a tape measure,
so he, without knowing it, uses prac-
teal trigonometry. He measures off
60 feet in a straight line from the tree,
and then he cuts a pole, which, when
upright in the ground, is exactly as tall
as himself. This he plants in the
earth his own length from the end of
his 60 feet.
For example, if he is six feet tall, he
plants his six foot pole 81 feet from
the tree. Then he lies down on his
back, with his head at the end of the
line and his feet touching the pole,
and sights over the top of it. He
knows that where his eyes touch the
tree is almost exactly 60 feet from
the ground.-Weekly Bouquet.