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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15
NECROLOGTCA
CYRIL DUPONT.

CYRIL UPONT
The many friends of Mr.. Cyril Dupont
will learn with sadness of his death which
occurred at his residence, in Houma, on
Friday the 7th inst.
Mr.. Cyril Dupont was born at Benac,
Haute Pyrenee, France, and was 81 years
old. Soon after the late war he came to
Terrebonne and established himself in
HOuma and engaged in mercantile busi-
ness. Personally Mr.. Dupont was well
liked and had many friends.
His funeral took place last Sunday. His
remains were followed to their last resting
place by a large number of friends and
acquaintance thus testifying to the esteem
in which he was held by the people of his
adopted home.
May He who is wisest in all things and
who issued this decree ofdeath, grant con-
ISOLATION to the sorrowing widow and son,
and assist them to realize the fact that all
is for the best in the end, though the bur
den is heavy to-day. Do
CoRINE NJ. PATOUT.
1t is with feelings of regret that we re-
cord the death of a most estimable lady,
Mrs. Jules Burguieres, ice Corine Marie
Patout.
Her death occurred suddenly from heart
disease, on Friday, February 28th, 1890,
at her residence in Cypremort, St. Mary
parish. The funeral took place from st.
Nicholas Catholic Church, P~atoutviIle,
and was largely attended by friends and
relatives. She was a loving wife, kind
mother and charitable to all. Her loss
will be sadly felt, not only to those at
home who adOred her, but also to a num-
Der of poor and destitute people who al
ways found substantial relief from her
gentle hands.
The heartfelt sympathies of the
are extended to the bereaved hus-
band.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15

A theatrical company is charitable when
it plays to a poor house.-Pittsburgh Ready
Print.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15
DsraLAck.DRAuaHT tea cures Constipation

We. the undersigned. do testify that we
have used DR.. Davis Compound syrup OF
Wild Cherry and Tar for years, for all
throat and lung troubles, with the great
est benefit. For coughs and colds it never
fails. When taken according to directions
it cures our children of group and whoop-
ing-cough, and for serious lung troubles it
always gives relief.
New Orleans. March l, 1889.
G. A. Pfeffer, 2o1 Miro street: Emile A.
Martin, 1856 johnson street; John Cap
deyille, Jr., 800 st. William Noonan, Car
rollton A. NJ. Rub, 205 Miro street. One dol
lar bottles hold two and a half times as
much as a SOC. bottle.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15

The pen is mightier than the sword, but
for opening oysters or military balls, we'll
take the sword every time.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15

A man has eloped with six wives of a
Utah saint. He is believed to be a secret
agent Of the government sent ont to stamp
out polygany.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15
SATURDAY, Is, 1890.

Rev. w. A. Hall, A NJ, will hold reli-
gious services at Firemen's hall tomorrow
Sunday morning at IL o'clock. Young
men are particularly invited to attend.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15

Joe King says he thinks the best place
to hold the fair is around the waist.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15

Owing to the length of the proceedings
of the police jury, and the publication of
delinquent tax list, a large amount of
editorial and local matter is crowded out
this week.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15
Improvement

in my condition, my appetite began to
return and with it came the ability to
digest all the food taken, my strength
improved each day, and after a few
months of faithful attention to your
directions, I found myself a well
woman, able to attend to all household
duties. The medicine has given me q
new lease Of life, and / cannot thank
you too much"
I've, the undersigned, citizens of
Brockway Centre, Mich, hereby certify
that the above statement, made by
Mrs. Lake, is true in every particular
and entitled to full credcnce."-O. P.
Ghamberlain, G. w. Waring, c. A.
Wells, Druggist.
"My brother. in England, was, for a
long time, unable to attend to his occu-
patton, by reason of sores on his foot.
] sent him Ayers Almanac and the tes-
timonials it contained induced him to
try Ayers Sarsaparilla. After using it
a little while, he was cured, and is now
a we'll man, working in a sugar mill
at Brisbane, Queensland, AUstralia."-
A. AtteWell, SharbOt Lake, Ontario.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15
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DECEEDE.

A Houma, Louisiana, Ie 7 Mas 1890,
rage de "a ans, ) mOis ct 90 jobFbA,yrill
Dupont, nee d Benac, Hautc sea enGe
Frauce. 80
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1890-03-15
d. PEREz'S E Esn 1 P PHSg

IEe surest remedy for all Female Irregular
ties. Sent to any address. Price, 81 90 per
bottle; DIR. j. b. Perez, IS 5. Rampant st.,
New Orleans. La. mhI5yL,
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14
Getting their Catalogues.

IEIE value to the utmost
~ our out-of-town post
office acquaintance.
Uncle Sam is our hard
working ally and we have
no disposition to make his
tasks lighter. He grum-
bles a LILLE during busy
seasons when IN avalanche
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

Lord Napier, who died lately,
left twin sons, Robert and George
Robert had been chosen by the
family to inherit the title, but
George thought Of contesting the
matter AS a compromise, one OF
the two titles is given to him, and
n handsom annuity. As his brother
has no children, and he has, his
branch may eventually secure
everything. There Is no parallel
case in the British peeerage
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

That hacking cough can be SO
quickly by Shiloh's Cure. We
guarantee it.
VIII you suffer With dyspepsia
and liver complaint! Shdoh's
vitaaker b guaranteed to euro
gsa
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

Catarrh Cured, health and sweet
breath secured, by ShAoh's Cat
rarh Remedy. Pdco 50 ceatA Nasai
Injector oeA
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

Of mail orders flood
his Office here, but
that matters little
50 long as you get
yoar goods on time.
Il these days of
steam and electri-
city i IS q luxury
to be an out-of-
town shopper. No
jostlillg, no confu-
sion--a catalogue,
pen and ink, and
fT%T
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

Shiloh's Vitalizer is what you
want for Constipation, Loss in APP
petite, Dizziness, and all symptoms
of Dyspepsia. Price 10.and Is cents
per bottle.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

J. B. BOYD has fitted up and
opened an attractive meat market
in the brick building next south of
Fox,s store and proposes to
keep the very best
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14
MARKET !

Opposite the state Capitol, Car
son Street.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14

rs A General Insurance Agency
also connected with the Bank.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1890-03-14
Beef, Mutton, and Veal,
Triple, Headcheese.

Carson people will find it to
their advantage to call ut the new
market. All orders promptly de-
livsred. nltf
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
SMASH INDIAN CANOES.
Shaping a Log Into a Trim and
Pretty Boat Without Tools.

Pretty Boat Without Tools.
"While visiting one of the small
towns along Puget sound" said M. j.
Mallett, of Helena, at the Spokane to a
Tacoma Ledger man. II was greatly in
terested in the way the Siwash Indians
built their canoes. 1t is really wonder
full how these dirty aborigines can, with
the crudest means and with few days
work, convert an unwieldly log into a
trim and pretty canoe. One Monday
morning | saw buck building large
fire at the base of large cedar tree.
and he told me that this was the first
step in the construction OF
canoe that he intended to use upon
the following Saturday. He kept the
fire burning merrily al! that day and far
into the night. when wind came up
and completed the downfall OF the mon
arch of the forest. The next day the
crosS-cut saw from logger who was alb
sent OH drunk, cut the trunk of the
tree in twain at point some fifteen feet
from where it had broken off. and then,
with dull Ratchet. he hacked away
until the log assumed the shape OF the
desired canoe. In this work he was
helped by his squaw. The old fellow
then built fire on the upper side OF the
log. guiding the course of the fire with
daubs of clay, and in due course of time
the interior of the canoe had been
burned out. Half days work with
the hatehet rendered the inside
smooth and shapely. The canoe was
now, / thought, complete, though 1t APP
peared to be dangerously narrow of
beam. This the Indian soon remedied.
He filled the shell two-thirds full of
water. and into the fluid he dropped
half dozen stones that had been heat
ing in the fire for nearly day. The
water at once attained a boiling point,
and so softened the wood that the buck
and the squaw were enabled to draw
out the sides and thus supply the neces-
sary breadth of beam. Thwarts and
Stats were then placed in the canoe.
and the water and stones thrown out.
When the steamed wood began to cool
and contract the thwarts held it back,
ana the siies held the thwarts, and
there the canoe was, complete without
nail. joint or crevice, for it was made
of one piece of wood. The Siwash did
not complete it as soon as he had prom
ised, but it only took him eight days"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

pushed open, and before dollar could
he picked up the room was filled with
men. The poker players got their
money, but great excitement prevailed,
and much amusement was extracted
from the players, who. of course, did
not fancy the rude way they were inter-
rupted, even If Richmond had fallen"
Billy Florence Has tan Experi-
ence.'s
"While poker is considered national
game, must confess" said Billy Flor
ence, the actor. ''that l have seen il
played chiefly in an international way
that is, on board British steamships
carrying American passengers. l only
play cards EN- route to Europe to pass
away the time-nothing else. and then
[ do not gamble. Once, some years
ago, | was playing theatrical engage
ment in Louisville. KY, and was in
vited to visit and participate in a late
supper after the performance was over.
Among those who were to- be at sup
per was Henry Waterson. The theat-
rical performance was very long. and 1t
was near midnight when | reached the
bachelor apartments. L had no
sooner arrived than / noticed some
little excitement among the gen
game of draw had ended and a
count was being made of moneys. l
had no alternative but to wait develop
mentS. and they came soon enough. "A
big dispute arose across the table, and III
an instant Watterson was Oh his feet,
pistol in hand, and trying to aim at his
antagonist. we'll known gentlemen. l
knew that blood was going TO be shed
right there, so jumped up and threw
my arms around the editor. Others
caught his arm and kept it up so if the
pistol was discharged it would only
damage the ceiling.
The other gentleman was ferOclous.
and although he was held by strong
men | thought he would break loose
every second and fire right into u.s.
Great beads of perspiration stood out
upon my forehead. pleaded with the
Kentuckian not to shoot; that he would
regret it. The more l pleaded and tried
to keep his pistol arm-up the more he at
tempted to break away. Every instant
l expected to hear the crack, crack of
revolverS and to see the reeling form OF
a man perforated with large bullet. |
pictured the direful consequences and
the blame. The latter would partially,
at least. rest upon me, because was
The guest of the evening and the gather
ing was in my honor. in our struggle
to keep the two men apart tables were
overturned, chairs were knocked down
and the money on the table somehow
disappeared like magic. Finally L
caught Watterson's pistol in my hand.
and then the lamentable truth flashed
like an electric shock through me, to
wit: was being guyed, and the whole
fight was concocted to fool me. The
pistol was nothing but boodiack. one
that is small, and when folded resem
bles the shape of pistol. was COM
pletely taken in. and [ need scarcely
say that the smiles were on me. That
was the most exciting game OF poker
that ever INDUCED in"
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
NO WATER AT NIAGARA.
One Occasion When the Great Cat
aract Ran Nearly Dry.

aract Ran Nearly Dry.
Golden Days.
1t seems almost incredible that at one
time in its history the greatest and most
wonderful waterfall in the world actu-
ally ran dry. Nevertheless it is all es-
tablished fact that this occurred March
80. 1S4S, ond for few hours scarcely
any water passed over Niagara falls.
The winter of that year had been an
exceptionally severe one, and ice OF
unusual thickness had formed in Lake
Erie. The warm spring rains had
loosened this congealed mass, and the
day in question a brisk east wind drove
the ice far up into the lake. About sun
set the wind suddenly veered around
and blew a heavy gale from the west.
This naturally turned the ice in It's
course, and, bringing it down to the
mouth of the Niagara river. piled 1t up
in solid impenetrable mass.
So closely was it packed and so great
was it's force that in short time the
outlet to the lake was completely
chOked up, and little or no water could
possibly escape. In short space OF
time the water below this frozen bar
rier passed over the falls, and the next
morning the people residing in the
neighborhood were treated to a most
extraordinary spectacle.
The roaring, tumbliDg rapids above
the falls were almost Obliterated and
nothing but the cold. black rocks were
visible in all directions. The news
equickly spread and crowds of spectators
tiocked to view the scene, the banks ON
each side of the river being lined with
people during the whole day. AT last
there came break i'll the ice; it was re-
leased from it's restraint; the pent-up
wall of water rushed downward. and
Niagara was itself again.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
SYNONYMS FOR MOTHER.
Terms of Endearment That Have
Pushed Aside Old-Fashioned
Nance

Terms of Endearment That Have
Pushed Aside Old-Fashioned
Names.
New York World.
Mother, that matchless name, syno-
nym for the tenderest, truest love man
ever knows. has been eliminated from
the fashionable vocabulary. Only few
years ago war was made Oh the COM
mon pronunciation of the word NAM
ma, and, in spite of usage, the French
method was carried, that is, with the
accent on the last syllable. Now,
mother, mamma and old-fashioned
s'ma'' have been set aside as common
place. and various terms of endearment
substituted.
One of the wealthiest ladies in New
York mas taught her two little sons to
call her precious" 'Dear one" is the
favorite address i'll the home of rich
and distinguished politician, and the
scions of the largest estate in the coun-
try call the young mother love of
mine," and the proud father prince
Charming" But the most common
term of endearment among the children
of the upper class is sweetheart"
Coming from the little folks. scarcely
able to utter the sounds of the letters,
it is very pretty, especially at table or
in the nursery, when the small child
has a grievance or headache.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
INGENIOUS LABOR SAVERS.
A Continuance That Will Light the
Lamp When the Alarm Strikes.

Lewiston Journal.
A Maine man recently devised an ap-
paratus by which a lazy person might
set the kitchen fire a-going without leav
ing his bed. and now an inventor in
Madison has produced an arrangement
by which the lamp lights itself on dark
winter mornings. when the alarm clock
jingles. The mechanism of the alarm
lifts catch that holds piece of sand
paper under the point of a match. The
sandpaper flies back quickly, igniting
the match. whic h is inserted into a
socket in the end of a plunger. AS the
match burns the plunger slowly de-
scends into the chimney of the lamp to
the burner, when it remains stationary
for few seconds. giving ample time for
lighting the wi ok, and then returns to
its place free and clear of the lamp.
mo getting up in the dark and fun
bling with match," says the inventor :;
but alas, you have to get up just the
same, and there's the rub!
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Great Pity.

Texas Siftings.
Dude-What a beautiful little foot
you have. Miss Jennie. You have no
idea what an attraction beautiful foot
has for me.
Miss Jennie = Under the circum-
stances. it is a great pity that you were
not born into this world as bOotjack.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Fresh Spare Ribs.

Pork Tenderloins, Leaf Lard. Shoulders.
Sugar-cured Hams and Breakfast Bacon,-
at Minneapolis Provision Company's
packing house, First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Romantic Foolishness.

SOmerYlIt JOufIIiI
When woman who can earn S25
week loves and marries man who
can't earn more than $50 week this
practical, romantic world can't help
admiring her devotion and thinking at
the same time what an awful fool she is.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
HE WANTED THE BEST.
A Man Who Said He Must Get
Good Hnafinnn, A1snnrafmS

Good Heating AppaTafuS.
Peter John recently made up his mind
to build store and flat in st. Paul, and
for it he desired the best and cheapest
mode of heating. After investigating
for some time he came to the conclusion
that the Page heater and Joy radiator,
now being used extensively in the
Northwest, were the best to put in the
building and he at once ordered the
same from w. F. Porter q Co., 210
Third street south, this city. He is
now immensely satisfied.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
A Successful Marriage.

Wasp
Wise Father Ito married son)-You
are living very nicely, I see; but are you
saving any money?
Wise Son twhisperingeYes, but don't
tell my wife!
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

salt Water and Lake Fish
OF all kinds at the Minneapolis Provis-
ion COmpanY'S.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Madame Boyd

Is now making selections in Paris for
her fall importations.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Lawrence & Smith.

253 First avenue south, handle all
kinds of Guns and Sporting Goods. See
Their ad on this page.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

Packing House Cuts
At Minneapolis Provision Company's,
First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

Oysters! Oysters! Oysters!
First of the season at the Minneapolis
Provision COmpany'S.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
LOCAL MENTION.
Pork E.Oins.

Spare Ribs, Tenderloins at Minneapolis
Provision Company's packing house.
First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Fresh Spare Ribs.

Pork Tenderloins, Leaf Lard, Shout
ders, Sugar-Cured Hams and Breakfast
Bacon at Minneapolis Provision Com
pany's packing house, First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Pork LOinS.

Spare Ribs, Tenderloins at the Mime
apolis Provision Company's packing
house, First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

fresh Leaf Lard.
At Minneapolis Provision Company's
packing house, First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
Fresh Leaf Lard

At Minneapolis Provision COmpany'S
packing house, First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

Packing House Cuts.
At Minneapolis Provision Company's,
First street south.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10
MINNEAPOLIS WANTS.
SITUATIONS WANTED.
MISCELLANEOUS.

nor SALE-Shetland ponies, road wagon
i and road carts at Sale and Boarding
Stables. is South Eighth st. E. d. Folts.
DOR SALE-A good Irish setter dog; well
i broke. 244 Fifth av- north. Call after
p. IN.
THO EXCHANGE-Fou dwellings OH cor
i ner Sixth st. north and Seventh av.;
55xl25 feet; mortgage $1,000; six blocks
north of West hotel, Minneapolis. AddLess
Winnesheik House, DEBORAH. 10. j. X. Van
DOren
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

miro DIR. H. Waite. Specialist; IL
I'll tN. years in Minneapolis. Why suffer
when cure is mild and certain
Ask hundreds Of leading citizens of ST. Paul
Minneapolis and the Northwest as to the
treatment and cure? Pamphlet free. 1127
Hennepin Ave-, Minneapolis.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

ONE MONTH additional time given to
" those now holding Miller's photo
tickets who have not been able to get
around: so come right along. AL Nicollet.
w r. Miller.
St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1890-08-10

IllL.
'sFifteen thousand more," Mr.. Bolton
retorted.
"Thirty thousand MORE" responded
Merritt.
Bolton deliberated minute, threw
an 81. 0. o." to balance the pot and
said, Il call" -Four queens" SAID
Merritt, reaching out for the stakes.
mot so fast, if you pleaSe-a straight
flush.'' said Mr.. Bolton. Mr.. Merritt's
face fell and Mr.. Bolton pocketed his
winnings, something over $4,000 on
that hand.
Jake Sharp and His Friends Upset.
s'Well, have seen some big poker
games at Albany while l was an assem-
blyman," says Smith M. Weed. "The
most amusing game of poker know of
occurred during the war at the Delavan
house, Albany, in room 454. The late
Jacob Sharp, of Broadway surface rail
road notoriety, was the occupant OF
room 454, and he sat around the table
with Harry Genet, Henry Smith and
others whom | do not care to mention.
OF course there was great deal Of war
excitement. and the federal forces were
hammering away at Richmond, Va.
These poker players were locked in and
betting heavily. They were oblivious
to war and rumors of war while en-
gagged in such an absorbing game.
"The news came that Richmond had
fallen, and certain assemblyman
rushed along the corridor with several
others to the door of room 454. Find
ing it locked, in an instant the assem-
| blyman was boosted to the skylight or
transom just above the door. He got
halfway in, balanced for brief mo-
ment, and, without warning. his friends
| pushed him headlong into the ROOM
He fell right across the center of the
table, the chips flew in every direction.
| and $1,000 in bills tumbled all oyer the
floor. The legs of the table snapped iii
two like straws, and the lucky assem-
blyman was on his feet in an instant
| unhurt. At that moment the door was
Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1890-03-10

A Ranch to Rent,
The AeFarlans ranch. adjoining HALEY on the
north, l. for rent for . term Of years-chesp, to
the right kind Of . man.
Apply to or address
JOHN 4. MCFARLAND,
HALEY, idaho.