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, 1896-04-15
THE INTERSTATE COMMISSION.
Making Matters Warm for the Roads
East Of Chicago.

Washington. April 14.-The inter-
state commerce commission Is prepar-
ing to make things warm for the roads
running east OF Chicago. During the
last 10 days they have issued 40 sub,
poenaes for shippers and men con-
nected with the freight departments
of eastern roads to appear before the
federal grand jury on May 4. The In
quiry will be in connection with re-
bates and cut rates on dressed beef and
other packing house products from the
stock yards. Nearly every eastern
road is included in the list and among
the men summoned are several large
clippers, who will be called on to tell
what they know Of rebates and cut
rates generally. No subpoenae has
been issued for the western railroad
men and 1t Is expected the commission
will make the fight against eastern
roads first and II successful then take
up the western men. The general OFF,
GERS of the western roads, who for
three days have been struggling with
questions of party rates and mileage
books adjourned until next Tuesday.
, 1896-04-15
SILVER DICK.
He Could be Prevailed yesn to Take
the Presidency

~ LOUIS April IA ReRAbaeR spe>
CT from sedaiia says: AT q late hour
toeaent the friends OF ex-Congressman
H'eaard r. Bland decided to offer i
resolution tomorrow endorsing the sill
yer leader as candidate for
the presidency J. w. Farris, state
central committeeman from BANDS
, 1896-04-15
BLUE BOOK.


Washington, April 1.-THE Vene.
zuelan commission met today after 10
days recess with all the members pres,
ent. The time consumed in reading re,
ports for individual members upon pro-
gress they are making with the parti-
cular matters of Investigation entrust-
ed to them. Mr.. Scruggs. consul for
the Venezuelan government, submitted
about forty maps and charts which are
receiving consideration. Word has
come from London to the effect that
the British government is preparing a
supplement to the blue book contains
ing translation of the documents gen,
orally referred to in the first volume
which is expected to reach Washington
very soon.
, 1896-04-15
SOUTHERN RAIL WRECK.
Many People Miraculously Es-
cape Death.
BLAND WOULD ACCEPT.
MlssOuri's Great silver Advocate 10
Being Rushed for the Demo-
cratic NomiuasiOn-TiIi.
man st Denver.
BLAND WOULD ACCEPT

New Orleans, April 14.-The heavy
rain storm which swept through Loui-
siana and Mississippi this morning
was responsible for a very serious
wreck which occurred at 3:15 a. m. on
the Queen and Crescent road, three
miles above vosburg, Miss. A train
consisting of a combination baggage
car, two day coaches and a sleeper,
plunged through a trestle at mile post
80. The storm was at its highest at the
time. and it is fortunate all on board
were ne injured.
Reports of the wreck are meager,
but the latest information received at
this point is to the effect that II per-
sons were injured, n seriously.
Nothing is said Of the train crew.
As soon as the news reached here Sup
erintendent Curran left for the scene.
The injured passengers will be sent to
Meridian for treatment.
At l o'clock this afternoon President
Harvey gave out the following as the
list of injured:
c, H. Ball, address unknown.
]. Petterich, Atlanta.
]. T. Bates. Slidell, La.
R. l.. Chislow, Mario, Miss.
j. Mccormick. Maridian, Miss.
Mrs. James Smell and child, England.
J. Isaac, Ellisville, Miss.
s. c. Ferguson, Cincinnati.
Mrs. John Dymold, New Orleans.
A. B. Avery, Hatchburg. Miss.
, 1896-04-15
LIVE STOCK MARKET.

Chicago, April 14.-Today's transact
tions in cattle were at barely steady
prices, with comparatively few sales
above $500. Buyers got pretty we'll
filled up yesterday; shippers, exporters,
dressed beef men and local butchers
having bought literally, the export
trade was stimulated by the improve
ment in British markets. Cablegrams
reported the best American steers as
selling at l1@11hc per pound against
1Om10Ac a week ago and and 12kO
l2Ac a year ago. Choice cows and
heifers in good demand at $1.5O03.70.
Bulls salable at $1.75@3.25. Calves in
liberal supply and sold at lower prices.
Texas steers were wanted at $500
1856.
Omaha, Neb.. April 14.-Cattle: Re,
ceipts 1000. Market active, strong on
light, easy on heavy. Native beef steers,
$3.50I4.00; western steers SO. OO63.7 rs;
cows and heifers' 81. 5O@3.5 so; Gamers
$l.50@2.0O: stockers and feeders $500
@3.s5; calves SO. OO05.OO; bulls, stays,
etc. s2.OOG3.25.
sheep-Receipts 200. Market steady.
Fair TO choice natives 33.OO@3.4 40:
lambs $3.5O@4.25.
Kansas City, Mo-, April 14.-Cattle-
Receipts $500; shipments 1000. Mar,
kes fairly steady, slow. Texas steers
, 1896-04-15
BOSTON WOOL MARKET.

Boston, April 14.-Business has been
confined to the sale CT small lots in the
wool market here this week. The mar.
ket shows al entire lack of demand and
prices are somewhat tluctuating and
the buyer in need of wool has no trou-
BILE in securing what he requires at his
own figures. Dealers are now in hope
of an improvement in the market on
new clip and prospects are good for do
ing better after the fall elections. Deal
ers declare the express opinion that the
election of a republican president will
help values. The country has lacked
revenue to Fay the running expenses
and we expect if a republican is elected
n of the first laws passed will be to
fix the duty on wool. Texas wool,
spring medium II months. HOP;
secured price 30431; spring fine, L.
months, 10 to IL; secured price, 32@33.
Australian secured basis, combing,
superfine, 47@5O; combing good, 43G
46; combing average, 4O@43.
, 1896-04-15
REV. FIRED.

WATERFOWL, N. Y, April 14.-The
presbytery Of St. Lawrence this morn,
ing voted to dissolve the relations ex-
listing between Re3. VIM. N. Cleveland
of Chaumont, the beether Of the presi-
dent. and his church. Cleveland as
sented to the action Of the committee
but entered a protest. There was a dis
cusslon at the close Of which the pres
bytery voted unanimously as indicated.
The p%resbytery has endeavored for
more than a year to harmonic the
troubles existing, but without perma-
nent success. Cleveland's protest con-
tains some very spicy language, ind a
resolution was passed stating that the
presbytery. did not assen to the state,
ments made
, 1896-04-15
DIVIDEDr

Louisville, KY, April 1.-THE last
Of the II district conventions in this
state was held today. OF % district
delegates who will represent the state
at St. Louis, 10 from third. fifth. sixth.
seventh and ninth, are instructed for
Mckinley. Those from the fret, Sec
ond, fourth, eigth and eleventh receiv-
ed straight Bradley instructions, while
two from the tenth were instructed for
Bradley first and Mckinley II the gov
ernor is dropped. There will be a con-
testing delegation from the third and
fifth districts, and counting the con-
testants in these districts the Bradley
men claim strength of 16 delegates in
the national convention.
, 1896-04-15
Highest Of all in Leavening Powa-Latest u. S. Govt Report
@A!!a!!! R Rs%asGz
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Lehman, 3S years; Clara Lehman, .
years; Bertha Lehman, 3 years, and al
infant, four months old, not named.
For eight years Lehman has been in
the employ of the West Chicago Street
Railway company and saved 81, 800.
The money is deposited in a bank. The
family lived comfortably and wanted
nothing. Notwithstanding Lehman
worried a great deal. He had a fear
that some day his savings would be
swept away and his family would be-
come dependent on charity.
, 1896-04-15
ALONG THE TRANsvAAL BORDER
The Natives are Preparing to Rise
Great Anxiety is Felt.

Cape Town, April 14.-News has been
received here that the natives are pre-
pairing to rise along the T%ransvaal bor-
der. A rising in the northern Trans
vaal itself is also reported to be immi-
nent. There is something of a panic
manifest among the Burghers. who
have appealed for arms with which to
protect themselves. A threatened
spread of disturbance along the Trans
vaal border makes the situation It Blu,
luwayo and Matabele much more seri-
ons.
, 1896-04-15
HURT NEW

Boston, Mass. April 1.-THE stock
holders of the Lawrence Manufactur,
ing company of Lowell today voted 10
reduce the capital stock Of the COM
pany from 81, 900 to $3.50. 900 anu
the number of shares from $4,000 (par
1907 to 1880 shares With the same par
value. The reason for This step is that
the corporation is not able to manu-
facture the grade of cloth which It has
been making at a profit aAd meet the
competition of southern m%anufactur-
ars.
, 1896-04-15

One Hundred Thousand Dollars Is
Made Immediately Available.

Washington, April 1.-THE senate
committee on public buildings and
grounds has authorized a favorable re-
port on the amendments to the sundry
civil bill increasing the limit of cost OF
public buildings at Cheyenne. Wyo.,
from s15O,0OO to $3.50, 900; Boise City,
Idaho. from $4,000 to 5000, 900 and
Helena, Mont, from $15O,OOO to $780,
600. An appropriation of 100000 is
made available in each case.
, 1896-04-15
READY TO BOLT.

Raleigh, N. c., April 14.--Siiver demo-
Gratis In this state are making no secret
of their purpose to endeavor to send to
Chicago delegates who will bolt II a
Sound money" man should be nom
mated. Ex-Judge Merriman Of Aahe-
Vile. who Is slated as a delegate from
the Ninth district, has declared IN a
public speech his intention to bolt
, 1896-04-15
SERVICE,

Denver to Chicago via Kansas City
is givenvia the Union Pacific and
Chicago and Alton railways.
Through Pullman sleepers, Pull
man dining cars aud free reclining
chair cars leave Denver daily. The
Union Pacific is the great through
car line Of the west. Ask your near
est ticket agent for tickets via this
line.
E. l.. LOMAx,
Gen. Pass. and Tiki. Agt.,
.j3I. Omaha, Neb.
Water-right blanks at this ONCE.
, 1896-04-15

Take a dose of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers just for the good they will do
you. These little pills are good for in
digestion. good for headache, good for
liver complaint, good for constipation.
They are good. Chas. N. Settsle.
, 1896-04-15
.Gladness Comes

'yXJith a better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys
ical ills, which vanish before properef-
forts-gentle efforts-plcasant efforts.
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge, that so many forms OF
sickness IRE not due to any actual dis
ease, but simply to a constipatedcondi-
ton Of the system. which the pleasant
family laxative. Syrupof Figs. prompt
w removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, andis
everywhere esteemed SO highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
one remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness without facilitating tile
organs on which It acts. 1t is therefore
ali important, in order to get its bcne-
fetal effects, to note when You pur-
chase, that you have the genuine arti-
Gle, which is manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co. only and sold by
all reputable druggists.
II in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, laxatives or
other remedies are then not needed II
s6aicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most aklhul
uhvsjcians. hut II in need OF O laxative
ahould have the best, and with the
Nell-lnformed everywhere, syrup "a
Hesstands highest and h mo.$ largely
ussAspdgives most OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
- Fl AA - ~ a 80 ~
, 1896-04-15

Burns are absolutely painless when
DeWitt's Witch Hazel Ralys ~
promptly applied. This statsGssotaA.
true. A perfect remedy fpx IN IN
eases, chapEad hands and lips. and
never fails to cure piles. Chas. N.
Settele.
, 1896-04-15

People find just the help they 40 much
need, in Hoods Sarsaparilla. II fur
nishes the desired strength by .puri-
flying, vitalizing and enriclips tie
blood, and thus builds up the nerves,
tones the stomach and regulates The
whole system. Read this:
81 want to praise Hoods sarsa rafilla.
Ny health run down, and I had ths rip,
Aftc- that, my heart and nervous qBtsm
were badly s1ected, 70 that I could NeA6o
my wi work. Our physician gays ~
some help, ut did not care. IdSotAsd
70 try Hood,s earsaparilla. Soon IS6aid
Do an my own hoasswork. : I have t&4ll3n'
, 1896-04-15

Stylish dressmaking. Perfect lit
guaranteed. Over Wickstrom's bakery.
200t12 VIOLET V. PLOWHEAD.
, 1896-04-15

water-right blanks at this omos.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
An English Joke.

Husband-Whatl You want more
money! Why, only yesterday / gave
you five pounds.
Wife-Yes, but I spent that on a new
bonnet.
H.-But ] gave it to you for food; you
can't feed yourself with a new bonnet,
WI can feed part of myself with it,
H.-Whatever do you mean, woman?
W.-Why,I can feast my eyes on it,
Lordon Fun.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

Motherly pride assured her that ncth-
ing could be too good Tor her boy, and
she babe him make q list 81 those he
wanted to invite. This required con-
siderable time. and the list became 50
long that nanny demanded its instant
shortening.
eWun, III leah cut Pete Jackson, an
3 doan care, fos he nebber lenda me his
knife no NOAH, an III leah out Marandy
Thompson an de Whites, ''said Pompey,
cheerfully. "rse shore I'll hab q nice
time when everybody knows rs gwine
have q pahty; I'll git all an 'tention
dere is goin' den."
Mrs. Brown was as good as hcr word,
and took IN another washing the next
week. Indeed, since she had assented
to the party she was delighted to have
one. Pompey ran numerous errands for
her customers, r~eligiously giving his
mother every cent toward the grand
event.
AS he had predicted, he vas a hero
among his playmates, each Of whom
longed for an invitation, He avoided
naming those whom he meant toinvite,
but pictured the giories OF b coming
entertainment in the most glowing
terms. Peter jackson was filed with
envy; he was nearly IA, but his parents
drowned on the idea of a party, and he
could only hope to so to Pompey's.
The day grew steadily nearer, and
the odor Of baking that filed the little
cabin on the last morning fairly made
ones mouth water.
Outside on the fence sat the youngest
Browns, with a group Of intimate
friends, shifting the air excitedly and
discussing Pompey's bliss.
''My!" said little Martha Brown.
"Mammy's got tree cakes done already,
en- ever las one OBJ EN- is iced"
Her dot yaisins dis mawnin'," piped
up little Caesar. 'sYaisins an eitern.'
The invitations had been given by this
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

hew to ironle said the mother, compla-
Gently.
~She guy me anickeL nanny
what y0u gwine do wild hit, chilegT
Pompey did not answer, but sat as
though lost ii dreams.
Speak up. Pompey Brown, an an
sSyer yos mummy. Whut you gwine do
Wild dat nickel?"
"Oh. mammy!" Pompey turned a
glowing face to her. sGimme q birthday
panty, an I'll let de nickel holp erlong. Z
"A birthday partyl Amusement held
Mrs. Brown speechless for a few mo-
xnentss then she spoke slowly:
"Whut fo' you want a pahty, Pompey?
You doan want no fzzle oh 8 pahty, an
'clar amt got no money to ice cream
an cake"
Does you hab ter hab ice cream at
pahtiesT' Pompey asked, dismaIIy. aPd
5es' as lief hab a leetIcr PATTY ef I could
hab one. You make jes' splendid cake,
NANNY. Sides" he added, mournful-
II, Ts mos IL yeahs ole now, an /
ain nebber had no PATTY VII"
Mrs. Brown reelected. Pompey had
been o good boy. to be sure; If he would
only stay at that point Of excellence,
who knew what she might manage to
1ci
Nun you holp me all you kin?1 she
asked. @Ef lets you hab pahty, wuil
you wuk 9 hes, an tend to de chilIen
some. SOS 7 Hin wash an iron
moah3p
fpmpty promised everything re-
nifed 81 him. was his hope to 81
fealized2
"Nii aHr8aln suahs NANNY. Fll
n aI1anae. an' IN do jes' everything
Yeti
Itus assured. AIRS Brown proceeded
Rapplt with tbs idea OF the party.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
re A~ousEKEEPER.

salt sprinkled over the carpet VIII
eifectnally lay the dust and will make
the color bright and lastlonger.
To take out iron rust cover the spot
with fine salt and saturate with lemon
Juice and lay on the grass. Repeat Il
necessary.
A pitcher of ice water laid in q news
paper, with the ends of the paper
twisted together to exclude the air, will
remain ali night in any summer room
with scarcely any perceptible melting
of the ice.
To remove an odor from a barrel, half
alIitwith cold water. Heat half a dozen
stones the size Of the palm Of the hand
until they are red-hot and throw them
into the water and let the water remain
IN the barrel until cold. Then rinse the
barrel with clean cold water.
The average watering pot is made OF
Tin or zinc, but fancy watering pots are
made of china in white and other colors
and decorated. The quart sizes in the
decorated china pots are used in a conf
s~ervatory for watering plants; these
are also frequently employed to hold
cut flowers in place Of the usual vase.
Never let the laundress, in her com1
mendable desire TO give a gloss to table
linen, starch it. To produce a high
satiny polish on damask it should first
be thoroughly dampened and then.
ironed with a heavy fiatiron until it ia
absolutely dry. Tablecloths and nap
kins should never leave the ironing.
board in a linn condition.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

They stood on the beach and watched
the ripples break on the pebbIy strand,
The wind whirled the loose strands Of
hair about her pretty eyes.
Mabel" he said, in his deep, manly
profundo, twill you think of me when
you recall this charming scene?"
why, George" she gravely answered,
"there is but one thing here to remind
me of you"
"And what is that, Mabel?'
1.-THE breeze, George-it's SO freshl"-
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
nrnwlnr 49, Credlt llne.

Merchant Tailor-I am sorry % say il.
Mr.. Goodheart, but as this is your we'd
dug suit ! must demand cash on de-
livery.
Mr.. Goodheart-Eh? Why, I've had
m nccount with you for years, and I've
always paid promptly to the hour, the
very hour, sir.
eyes. Mr.. Goodheart, but you were a
bachelor. ard had the handling Of your
own money."-N. Y. Weekly.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

time, and Pompey had even relented to
ward Pete jackson, for Mrs. Brown
said: "One more wouldn't make much
difference, anyhow"
Pompey had kept well up to the mark
his mother was determined that the
party was to be a grand one, encouraged
to renewed efforts by sight Of the pleas
ure shining on the little black face,
and the wondering admiration as he
looked at the great cakes she made.
She had some little secrets, too, over
which she chuckled gleefully, as she
decorated the final cake, making
"Pompey" on it with little red candies.
At three o'clock the party was to be-
gin, and at three o'clock precisely the
front door Of the cabin was opened
and in trooped every child, boy or girl,
that had been invited. Then the games
were started, and such u~proarious
mirth as shook the whole place!
Nanny, who was respondent in her
best gown, with snowy apron and
brightly colored turban, shook till her
fat sides ached, and even Joined in some
of the games.
Happy Pompeyl He was king of the as
semblage, and he chose for his partners
whomever he would, while Pete jack
son followed his lead admiringly.
But the climax came when the kitch.
en- door wa thrown open, and nanny
announced, in her very best manner:
"Chillens, de suppah am ready"
Such obs and abs as went up from
the little company! Nanny had sur
passed herself, and Pompey's heart was
full as he gazed proudly around. There
were creamy biscuits, thin slices OF
lam, preserves, cakes with frosting, un-
limited candy, and-yes, there was ice
cream.
Never would Pompey forget his
twelfth birthday, and the glories of the
feast then spread for him. How the
cakes and other good things disap-
peared, while that unwonted luxury,
the ice cream, was disposed of IN q
twinklingi
Pompey must cut the birthday cake
himself, giving each one their proper
share Of the candies forming his
name.
He had several bundles to open. too:
a handkerchief whose border of red and
blue delighted his inmcst soul, ! pen.
knife all his own, and numerous games
and books.
Not vainly had NANNY told the story
of the party to some of her best custom-
ers.
But everything must have an end, and
the party shared the universal fate.
The last guest departed. loudly calling
on Pompey to do it all over again next
year, and the sleepy little Browns, who
had enjoyed themselves to the utmost.
were in bed when Pompey said:
TT was jes' pufackly splendid, nlam-
my, everything, an de ice cream, too.
Oh, dear mels
And he heayed a sigh in the f~ulIness
Of his heart.
Mrs. Brown looked at him graveIy.
and said, after a little pause:
-You has been a good boy TO- a right
smart spell, Pompey, an yo' NANNY
has worked hard TO- you, an eff You
amt 2 good boy now, you ought ter
be-"
And as Pompey went happily to bed.
lie thought so. toos-Golden Days.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

when two soft arms ~encircls
In aifectionate embrace
A fellows neck and " brown eySa
Look up into his face
With glances full of meaning,
And the touch CT two wee hands
Smooth out dull cares burrows,
It's then Dan Cupid's bands
Are spliced into his heartstrings
And he thanks his lucky star
That she'd vouchsafed such happiness
That naught on earth can mar.
But, all, the sad reaction,
And bitter thoughts set free,
When the sealskin sacaue's delivered
With a bill stamped &C. o. D."
-SomerViile Journal
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

A western hotel-keeper has added tbs
following to the usual rules and regula-
tions found in hotel rooms:
mo numbering or suciding allowed in
this room. Guests breaking this rule
will be requested to leave. All dying
strictly forbidden on these premises."-
N. Y. World.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
An mprovemen

81 am very well satisfied said the
new boarder; Gin fact, 1 have only one
suggestion to make"
"And what is that?" asked the land
lady, beaming.
IF you could only manage to have the
water in the ice tank as cold as that we
get in the bath tub"
but she didn't wait to hear.-Detroit
News,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
Her 81 -unreaaonInr.

There's no use talking" began Mrs.
Gobang.
u know it," interrupted Gobang,
and the fact that you persist in talking
after making that declaration simply
proves what / have often asserted, re-
garding the lack of logic in the female
sex. Now proceed with your lecture"
Truth.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

Il guess | had better give these bis
cults to the first tramp that comes
along" said Mrs. Hunnimune, with pa
thetic candor. :
NO." exclaimed her husband, nery-
ously, don't do that. He might throw
them at the dogi"-Washington Star.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
Hard Times, Indeed

Charlie B~ondclipper - What makes
you SO blue this morning? l suppose
sou went to see your uncle again?
Johnnie Fewscads - You are mis-
taken. l am no longer in such flourish
ing circumstances as to have any use
for a pawn broker.-Texas Sitter.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26
Auntie Had Done Her Best.

Susie-And so you are an old maid,
auntie; a real old maid?
Aunt Ethel-Yes, Susie, dear; 1 am a
real old maid.
Susie (wishing to be nice and com
forting)-Well eve mind, poor, dear
auntie, I am sure it isn't your fault
Tit-Bits.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

Mrs. SCOTLAND so Miss Flirtic is
engaged to your son. Do you think
she win be true to him2
Wise Dame-Oh, she'll be true to him
al long as other women admire him,
and ! guess he'll be handsome all his
life.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-09-26

You Are Not Shaken Before TAKEN
With malarial disease, but with prodigious
violence afterwards, if you neglect imme-
diate measure OF relief. The surest preven-
tive and remedial form of medication is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, the potency Of
which as an antidote to miasmatic poison
past. The liver when disordered and con
gested, the bowels if c~onstipated, and the
kidneys if inactive, are promptly aided by
1t, and it is invaluable for dyspepsia, nerv-
Gus debility and rheumatism.