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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-16
RIDE 81 a
Exciting Voyage Down on the James
River at the Fails Of Richmond.

Exciting Voyage Down ON the James
River at the Fails of Richmond.
Among the many incidents Of the
olden time that interest us now, DR..
r.. Russell Hawkins tells MS of one that
happened in James river, at the falls
of Richmond, in the year IT'D. He
assures us that many Of the leading
citizens Of Richmond at that time were
eye witnesses to the fact, and that, he
had ii straight from them.
It was concerning Martin Hawkins,
an uncle of the doctor. This uncle was
a great hunter and fisherman. In
those days James river was we'll
stocked with shad. In May they ca1ns
up from the sea, and hundreds Of peo-
pie fond of the sport would assemble
on the rocks in midstream along the
falls, aud with dipnets would 61pply
themselves with oil they wanted. Our
hero was at his post Watching for a
catch, when along came an immense
sturgeon. and stopped to rub his sides
against the rock according to the habit
Of surgeons, when Mr.. Hawkins con-
Guided that II he could only get his
hands into the gills Of the monster he
might succeed in landing him.
Accordingly he crept to the side Of
the rock. stopped over, ind began rub
bing the sides OF the fish near the tail,
and proceeded quietly up toward the
head. until at last the gins were
reached. With a sudden thrust the
hands were sent home to the very inner
jaws Of the fish. when it gave a lurCh
that jerlued the fisherman from the
rock. He fell astride the fsh's back,
but his bands were held as in a wise.
For o moment all was surprise and in-
terest. then both fish and rider sank
in the deep, roaring waters Of the food.
The spectators were aghast with
fright. They thought their friend
was lost. But, after q few moments,
fish and fisherman came to the surface
about 100 yards down the river, and
remained at the surface long enough
to breathe, then sank again. A mo-
ment later they rose again. and then
again and again, as the waters bore
them away. They passed under
Mayo's bridge, half a mile from the
starting point.
People along the shore became ex-
cited and gave chase as best they could.
In the meantime the fish was being ex-
hausted, and the rider had discovered
it and began to try to steer for sand
bar, then a little way below them, This
he reached successfully. And here,
after q struggle, he dragged his trophy
ashore on the Chesterfield side Of the
river, and on the side opposite from
the point of starting. Richmond was
then . small town, and IN a little time
this strange adventure was known to
every inhabitant
An ovation followed. The fish,
which measured ten feet and weighed
300 pounds. was served up in a man
ner to suit every taste, and the night
that followed this episode was spent
in high glee. and the distinguished adj
yenturer was ever afterward known as
Martin Hawkins, the sturgeon rider.
This gentleman died IN his 73d year
at there's idence Of . sfriend, Daniel
Burton, about ten miles west Of Rich
mond.AI1ichmond Religious Journal.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-16

"~XNhategcr drove you to marrying "A
w1Fes9 asked tho Judge, regarding the
prisoner with more than ordinary in~.
tateat.
Thirteen was such an unlucky nirn
Der to stop att your honorl" answered
the penltent prisoner. wiping bis eyes
with bis coat sIeeve.-chicag0 Trfbuns
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There can b no doubt of The truth 81
Size coopIef In the spring a young
a fancy lightly turna TO thoughts
ef iefa Nc rnny also ~ truly ha shia
het in apring a young woman's fancy
8ratlV Trims to tho0ehta Of bicycles.
AZ any 1aGe. there is nc doubt that the
l14'cs cf the nationai capital are infat
uated with The wheel.
Whethes opr girls are Drawer than the
girls ia other parts Of the DATED States.
e. not. It IS certainly true that there
are moro lady riders ID Washington
han pa any other city il the country.
THE riding o. bicycles by wpnen was
few years ago regarded as u Of the
wonderful things TO come IN the Goth
eenlury; onS Of those events that are
% precede ard f0reshadow the coming
81 the miIleVlnm. The ease with which
the world has accepted this advance Of
progre Soutrary to The general ex
pectations - perhaps. but character
istsc Of the preAent civilization, which
takea everything that comes as q mat
ter of course. and simply wonders what
the next move willb 9 Washington has
the honor Of having harbored the mind
Thar conceived the idea 81 making a BIZ
cycle sui.able for a iadyss use, as well as
&c owning, as one Of its fair citizens,
ahe afst lady who had the courage to-
brave the world and push pedals from
p saddle hung between two wheels in
stead OF three. Women on wheels had
then long been an ordinary sight on the
streets, but there were always more
than two wheels 10 each woman.
Mrs. BelSa Lockwood, At one time q
candidate for the presidency, rode a
bicycle in this city for several years
before airy other roman in the country
dared to do so. She used a very heavy
machine, and did not present a very
graceful figure on the public highway,
but she was a fearless, independent
character and pursued the wen tenor
Of her way regardless OF the gibes and
aneers OF youths who gazed at her
with wondering eyes as she reversed
our streets.
When women first began to use the
wheels, many physicians looked lugu-
hrionsiy at them and made all sorts Of
predictions indicative Of disasters not.
only % the health of the vcnturesome
ladies. but also 70 the future health
81 the human But she majority
oE people, do not take
much sto cory that the.
xereise giY Ral complaint
one may great sue
the sels. Not
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-16

Miss Guahington-I admit Arthur
that this ii not the FIRST time that /
have been engaged but I'm sure your
noble, generous heart
Little Brother-sia, the babyss got
your bag of engagement ringN Y.
Weekly.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1896-05-16

These new Roentgen ray photo
grnphH are going to make trouble
Yes life wont be worth living when
an the neighbors know just what one
another have for dinnar.'s Chicago
Record
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teache to impart very
mneh pupil at first. He hui
Mt, as it were, and let's
abeat her own way. When she
rned to make her wheels 60
ithout tumhHing and can
machine thout help. then he
o tell her things about style III
hat makes her blush a little.
perhaps, but Which are wholesome
truths. He SHOWS her how to sit on the
saddle without having more than half
her dress skirt on one side, and then
he gives her modest and respectful
points as to the disposition Of her gar
nients when on the wheel that she often
thanks him for afterward when he is
not around. He adjusts the saddle and
handle bar 50 that her arms are
stretched out to their full extent when
she holds the handles and her feetreach
the pedals without any length of limb
to spare. Should he fail to do this and
let her wheel GO without proper adjust
ment she would present a most awk-
wardappearance with her arms crooked
and her back bent over, while her knees
would threaten at every revolution of
the pedals to knock against the handle.
Thus, with good teaching, good roads,
good company and a good climate, it
is no wonder that the girls become
graceful, healthfuI, strong and wholly
ignorant Of the meaning Of that tired
feeling" Of which the parlor plants
pirate all through life.
The girl who Is a parlor plant can
never know the real happiness which
is the companion Of health and strength.
There Is no immodesty in exercise, but
there is supreme folly in laziness and
sbiftlessness. Every girl should be
cultured and ladylike, always gentle
and aftectionate; but no girl should
be sickly, weak and helpless, for lack
OF proper exercise. Bicycling Is COM
mendable, because il is sensible and
beneficial. It is better than dancing,
and equal to horsewomanship. Try it.
SMITH d. FRy.
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FoR sRLE-REAL EsrArE.

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FOR SALE OR E&CHANGE-5 10. 20 acre
n tracts adjoining city; also 10 room residence
for smaller house. land or merchandise. J. M.
Sheafor. attorn ey, 528 Kansas ave.
FOR SALE-40 acres miles from Topeka. all
n fenced. all in cultivation. good houses,
good water and good orchard, miles from
railroad station, y mile from school Price
81 900 Easy terms.
50 acres miles from Topeka, all good Raw
valley land fenced room house, 80 acres in
cultivation. balance timber plenty of good run
nlng water. Price 81 800. Might exchange for
good Topeka property.
Farms of all size for sale and exchange.
A good clean running stock of groceries and
boots and shoes. will invoice ST 500; VIII eX-
change Tor a good small farm near Topeka or
some other good town.
Houses for sale in all parts Of Topeka on the
monthly payment plan
Houses and farms for rent.
j. f. SHAFFER
50l Kansas ave.
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For Railroad Tickets

To all points east or west-for sleeping
car reservations-fo Information as ia
routes and rates, apply to
Il. A. LEWIS.
City Ticket AGENT
Union Pacific System,
525 Kansas Ave.
Topeka Kansas,
or to J. c. FULTON
Depot Agent
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DENTIST

NJ ARTHA 5. MCCOY. D. D. S.
IA 72l Kansas ave.
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ton presented to advertisers on appli-
cation.
CAN and see any afternoon between
Q and o'clock. the handsomest. fastest.
most perfect piece of machinery In
Kansas-a WebPerfecting press. which
prints from two to three complete 81
page papers per second
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FOR SALIENT Tucker. at 1lsis Kansas ave.
a has fair line Of stoves and secondhand
goods which he is selling at very low prices
Call on him.
4, OR sALE-Good soft coal heater. All
Al Tyler st.
IL OR sAlE-A fne shorthorn bull calf.
A. months old. IT, Porter, 80 and Lawrence sts-
FOR sALE-Elegant bookcasei parlor and
4 bedroom suites sidebOard, dining table and
chairs. lawn mower and 70 feet hose, and all
kinds Of household goods Also, Parker shot
gun. 20 Greenwood ave-
TOR sALF-Furniture OF well equipped
\ hotel in Topeka cheap. VIII rent hotel.
Address o. P, journal.
4. On sALk-On easy payments. best sewing
= machine made. the standard +, W
huRl es.ll7 East 9Th street.
TTOR sALE-A bicycle. and good one too
have last years. - pound Waverly
wheel which viii sell Tor 80 cash. no less A
pair of new Morgan and Wright So tires. never
used go with It, See me at once. Z. w.
Hughes, 107 East Fifth st.
4 OR sALE-e work horses and wagons also
n lime and cement, warehouse in North To
peka- henry Strong. 5s5 Jackson St
q OR sALk-MeAfee's fresh cider and cider
vinegar, delivered daily. Leave orders at
GIG Kansas ave.
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FOR SAILS room residence and two lots,
\ large barn. we'll on Van Buren, St, all Tor
from posrOffice. we'll and cistern, shade $1,000.
Both Of above on payment plan Good room
residence. blocks from new court house. Ia
lots. best residence location in city for 81 100
8 room house. 1ia lots. on corner, good barn,
rents for $40; price $1,000; on payments Ia
lots Polk, close IN. S425. Elegant modern resi-
can buy $500 residence you VIII buy this Il
you see it; part cash. Get In the crowd lead
ing up to our office: get one of those rare bar
gains that people are seeking daily Benedict
& Co.. COL Kansas avenue, UP stairs.
TOR sALE-8o acre farm southeast Of city.
100 acres Kaw river bottom farm all In cuItl-
walton, well improved, $50 per acre
so acres southwest of city, improved. $1,000.
10 acres and Groom house. bottom land,
81 200.
40 acres well improved. 6 room house. north
west of city. creek bottom, $50 per acre.
51a acres close in, $50
"a acres northwest of city, a splendid upland
farm. we'll improved. $780,
60 acres southeast Of city, well improved, S35
per acre.
10 acres Kaw river bottom land, all ia cultiva-
ton. 800 per acre.
We have all kinds Of city property il all parts
of city for sale on reasonable terms. Come
and see US before making purchase
PAYNE & TIL OMPSON.
Oil Kansas avenue.
TOR sALE-AImost any kind OF a home you
j. E. AIAGILL,
Room /, Columbian Building.
TOR sAIF-Good Groom house, lots. half
way between pOstOfnce and santa he shops,
rents for SO per month; only SIS cash, balance
See Scott & Ferguson. agents. 0l5 Kansas ave
TTOK SALES room modern residence. wen
a. located only 500 cash required. Fidelity
Agency Co.. p Columbian Building.
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FFNRAN FLING Statesmen ~ $50 Ia cfFo
~ monthly and expenses rare Inducements
make experience unnecessary. Enclose STAND.
Acme Cigar Co, Chicago.
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MISSOURI Pacian.

TOPEKA & FIT. SCOTT ACCOM-. NO. 2s5
ICFEKA & Fl. SCOTT ACCOM-. NO. -
Arrive Iopeka-.... --.---.....- t;so p. Ia
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r ARGE CIGAR FIRM WANTS A SALES
- MAN in every locality. $50 per month ana
expenses 10 beginners. Entirely new induces
ments TO agents and dealers Address box lziO
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WANTFD-SituatIon Retail clothing sales
w man wants position anywhere. MOnta-
que 62a Kansas ave. room 90
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Nv Cenfs a Line,

or 20 cents 4. line for a week. 50 cents
by the month.
Average circulation for May, 1895
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wANTED-HELP.

VTTANTFD-A eood dining room giFl at St
w Nicholas hotel
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BUSINESS cHANcEs

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m PER CENT dividend paid i'm October tr
- ~ our customers on their invest ments
" ould you care TO invest $40 OF upwardsg Div
ldends payable monthly. Particulars free. Add
West Finan cial Co. 225 Dearborn st. Chicago
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w ANI Epl--saiesmen to handle fhe aT.ed--
chants bny biA FAe. sells for s2.25, Nor
SIZE paying side line Address the rnanfrfir
Y ~ A4nuolpn Adams. al Kan. ave. Topeka.
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AGENTS WAMrEn

e - ~ - $1,000
IA monIals prove that our device viii actually
save 40 per cent OF fuel bids agents making s1l
a day Lyons Fuel Saver Co. Goshen Ind.
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w ASIhI)- travelling statesmen for cigars
co., Olu rehable house, experience unneces-
s9z55 r4tIA Inducements to customers SO to
sl9e les month and expenses. Chas IL Bishop
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~ FL So sALkSAEN TO sell as side line
o y, nSN specially to every merchant small
sample Liberal commissions. Address vrirf7
references. Regent Mfg Co, Chicago.
&ZE to $50 month salary and EXPENSES To
y - sell cigars 10 dealers. position nerr,a-
nenlf experience Unnecessary largest ana
finest line; extra Inducements W.
Kline Co., st. Louis
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FOR EXCHANGE.

ron EXCHANGE.
LyOR EXCHANGE RI For cash especially.
next week, new heaters at low prices. War
Ten's
ITO Exc HANGE-Fo good land in Missouri
n OF eastern Kansas near railroad station or
for property in Kansas City, Mo. two lots in
business location. Main St. Ottawa. Kansas,
business house on one; also the best vacant
residence grounds in said city. IOOx15O. east and
south 'front.' title perfect and ali free from en-
cumbrances. VIII assume mortgage of reason
able amount W. Littlefield. Topeka, Kansas.
EOR EXCHANGES acres clear land for
Il cows. kent of room house bath. well
located. for driving outfit. Fidelity Agency
Co.. q Columbian Building.
TOR EXCHANGED small houses well
a. located, paying good Fent-for 3 larger
house. Bartholomew. COL Kansas ave.
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PERSONAL.
7~7-@-@-7-~-~---~>-~----
Il AIDES. make big wages at home. and want
~ all 90 have the same opportunity. The work
IS very pleasant and VIII easily pay SIS weekly.
ms Is no deception / want no money and
viii gladly send full particulars to all sending
stamp. Miss M. "a. Stebbins. Lawrence. Mich.
"A BOOK FOR WOMEN-Dr. Hartman is an
n authority on the diseases Of women and
their treatment He has recently re-
vlsed and condensed into an interesting
pamphlet his WOman's Hand Book. It
VIII be sent free to any address for a
short time by the Peruna Drug Mfg
Co. Columbus. 0.
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FUEL AND FEED.

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TNHOS. KING, wholesale dealer. flour feed
n coal and grain 30 W. 9Th St Both phones
40.
II and Seeds with Van Slyck 5O9 w. 10Th
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MONEY

NJ ONEY to loan on real and personal prop
IVA erty. A. Newman, i15 West 5th st.
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@ Il. SHELDON. ". D..
~ SURGERY AND DISEASES OF WOMEN, with
private hospital ONCE: No 720 kansas Ave.
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ONCE 1872 Kan. Ave. Residence 18th and Clay.
ONCE hours-9 a. m. to Il a M and D. m. to
5p- m. Harrison telephone IS residence. and
S. Office
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