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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-04-17
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a little girl visited THE CouRIER
Office Last week, and while here asked
the editor how b. gathered the news 7
She said that another little girl told
hrr that On editor could look through
ovesyhOdy aud everything, and in
that way could ses and hear what is
going on. After iInpreasIng upon the
little maidsn how sad IL made ms feel,
and how unbnGness-like It was, to
have to tell the truth, We proceeded
70 deny that editors had all seeing
powers, and 10 proof thereof cited the
following things that no editor has
over been able 90 srs : He cart see
why every body dOsen't take his
paper. lie csn'e see why all those
who take il do not pay for il promptly.
He can't zoe WIS any Ons should bOr-
row his neighbours paper an the year
sonnd when for . small sum he could
spbacrihe for bic home paper. He can't
ses why any one slleuld run down his
home paper, when that paper is doing
al il q 70 build up the place and
make the community q more desirable
. for him mud his to live in. lie can't
sse why . business man, who depends
entirely on local patronage, should
encourage the idea Of buying away
hOm home, By sending abroad for
printing, becauseh he can save One-right
Of one cent by 10 doing. He can't soc
why a merchant who sells his goods
slightly higher than they can be
bought In New Orleans should grumble
at paying A.few cents more for job
work &C y home Office than he might
hare 70 pay in Chicago or New York.
He can't seq why a merchant can't see
that money paid the local printer Is
put in circulation and finally geta
tack 70 him, while that paid the
Chicago OF New Orleans printer il
never heard from again. He can't see
Why ms who pEatsnd tn believe ia
business reciprocity Or The I-tickle-
you-snd you-tickle-me policy Should
not practice il, There are many other
thing that "a editor cant see bat they
Gre MOI worth mentioning.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-04-17

On Mr.. John Minors plantation, Bayou
Black, March 1, 1897, One Red Mare,
about four feet high, long and slim, with
white forehead. Had a leather halter
on when found. Owner a have same
by paying cost O~fadvertising and feed.
6-t,m-27. WILLIE BERGERON.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-04-17

Honma Fire 90. No. 1. has
axed Sunday. May 10th, 1897,
TOR an Excursion from Houlna to
New Orleans, and return same
day. Fareround trip9l.5O, children
under 10 years OF age % cts,
fSf beneat il Building fund. Train
leaves HOama at 8 O'Clock
AT M. Leaves New Orleans at
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-04-17
Wanted-An Idea q: $:

E[otece your idea5; they may bring you Noalth.
Write IOHN WEDDERBURN q co. PatanS Af1o9-
nSZS, Weshtngton, y. e; for their otsaD pres OaSr
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
GEOLOGICAL CONJECTURES.
Speculations Aroused by the Discovery of
a Buried Tree.


a Buried Tree.
The recent discovery of an oak tree,
two or three feet in diameter, so feet be-
low the surface, while sinking well
with drill at the confluence of the
Oneida and Seneca rivers, is an i'm
portant discovery. Itindicates that the
Oneida river was at one time the outlet
of an immense volume of water and
opens to our readers very interesting
geological conjectures.
The theory would seem to be plausi-
BILE that the Oneida river was once the
outlet of the great chain of lakes. One
is reminded that Lake Ontario is 1874
feet lower than Lake Erie. Three Rivers
is 115 feet higher than Lake Ontario at
Oswego. A great depression has taken
place, unquestionably, in conditions i'm
mediately connected with Lake Ontario.
1t has apparently subsided several hun
dred feet, while the Oneida river has
been raised uD so that to-Iay it is 115
feet higher than the surface of the
waters of Lake Ontario.
lakes must have passed from Lake On
tario south through the valley where
the Oswego river now runs. a reversal
of the present course of that river. At
the confluence of the Oneida with the
Oswego this great volume of water
made it's way eastward through the
Oneida river to the Mohawk and Hudson
rivers. The Mohawk valley shows plain
ly that it was a great water course at
one period and the discovery of the
buried timber at Three Rivers proves
conclusively that the water bed of the
Oneida was at one period at least so
feet lower than it now is and perhaps
100 to $50 feet lower.
1t is even asserted that the shores of
Lake Ontario were once located as far
course of the shore has been traced
through Cayuga, Wayne, Monroe and
adjacent counties. This condition
shows, if correct, that the whole re-
gion, including Schoeppel, Clay, Cicero
and portions of Madison county, was
at one period vast lake. but that in sub
sequent years subsistence of the waters
took place by the depression, causing
Lake Ontario. Silt was washed down
from the west through the Oswego and
Oneida rivers and valleys. The drift
of alluvium was eastward and. as now
proved, covered up trees and filed in
deep channels. 1t is coniectured that
the ST. Lawrence river did not exist at
that time.-Popular Science News.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
THE DAILY CAMERA.
Glad They Weren't Clerical.

A well-known Worcester clergyman
tells a good story at his own expense.
IN his younger days he was tramping
through the White mountains with a
companion, who was also clergyman.
One day they mounted the drivers
seat of q stage coach. The driver was
an interesting character, loaded with
good stories. The three speedily be-
came friendly, and it was with re-
luctance that they parted at the end
of the journey. I'm glad ter hev met
yer, fellers," said the driver, in fare
well. 'Yer see, I heven't seen a man
this summer, exceptin' ministers. >
Boston Record.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-Rhinestein Life is failure y
Borgenbaum-"I one could only live
hundred es!"-Bostuu Transcript.
-"What is your nephew doing
now?" 'For the last five years he has
been choosing profession."-Jugend.
-"What is it that ails you, Mrs
Giles?" "Well, my lady, the doctor
says it's just general nobility! Moon
shine. IT,.
-Pat-"They do say the car mkt the
injine be the most dangerous" Mike
-"Begorra, then, why don't they lave
it off ?"-Household Words.
-"You amt forgot that maximum l
tole you yestiday, is you, Sammie?
''No, grand-dad. "A bird in the ham is
wuff two on de roost. Life.
-''Uncle Simon, what is a phenome-
non?" ga phenomenon is a man who
gets so rich that he won't accept pass
en- a railroad" Chicago Record.
-Stikker-'I dreamt last night that
you gave me ten pounds" Stryker-
Good! that makes us square. | owed
you a tenner, you know. ."-Tit-Bits.
The Baby-"Gobble, hobble. Cob
bic, hobble" The Wife-"John, 1 do
believe the baby is trying to say he loves
me-" The Brute-"Very likely. He
hasn't known you long."-London
Figaro.
Doctor ito Irish patient)-"Do you
sleep with your mouth open?' Irish
Patient-"Shure, Oh don't know, doc
tor. Olive never seen myself when Olive
been aslape. but Olll have look to-
night!"- !"-Tit-Bits
-Benedict-"I tell you, my boy, it is
impossible for RE to find my wife's
pocket" Datche .ler-"You shouldn't
be discouraged. Look at me; l haven't
been able to find even wife yeti
Yonkers S'aicsman.
Trust, or1ly Guarantee-Custom-
er (at The livery stable)-"Ee's perfect
ly afe, Is he? I don't want SKI tish
animal" lew Stable Boy-"ill j LOW
about in is that he used to he Phila-
delphy car horse. Chicago Tribune.
The Only Drawback. = Visitor
There IS panel in my new dining
room that that would just fit Hungry
Artist ''Most happy, I'm sure" Wis
itor-"Only, when the room is paid for,
l shall have no money for pictures" :"
-Harper's Bazaar.
-Tennyson used to tell the story of a
farmer w,1o, after hearing a red-hot ser
mon of never-ending fire and brim-
stone, consoled his wife quite sincerely
with the naive remark: "Never mind,
Sally; that must be wrong; no consti-
tooshun could stand it.'-Tit-Bits.
Its hard" remarked the man who
was trying to write a letter, ''to realize
that it is ''97' and not 90" "That's
So" replied the friend with knottv legs
and downy mustache; "the bicycle
makers don't give us nearly the differ
ence in style from year to year that
they used Washington Star.
"A Dead Shot.-Algernon (who has
invited himself down for a days shoot
ing)-"Hullo, Tom, what are those
tickets tied on the dogs collars for?'
Keeper-'Well, sir, you see, the squire
remembers your last days shootin'
and thought you had better know the
valley of the dogs beforehand to save
future unpleasantness!"-
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
Hints of Value to the Cook and House.
keeDer,


keeper.
When loaves of bread are baked in
too hot an oven and the outside crust
gets too brown do not attempt to cut
it off, but as soon as the bread is cold
rub it over with a coarse Yin crater and
remove all the dark brown crust.
Always remember that one OF the best
appetizers is pleasant conversation.
1t is said that if each of the large pep
pers is rolled in paper and put in dark,
cold place it will keep green and may
be used for vegetable until 1pidwinter.
When baking custard pudding or
pie, as soon as the cuStard becomes
solid remove the dish from the oven, for
too long cooking will make custard
watery.
A delicious sauce is made from grated
horseradish root mixed with lemon
Juice, little salt, and suspicion OF
white sugar. Served with cold meats, it
makes them much more inviting and
palatable. This sauce will retain its
flavor for some time if kept well COW
cred when not being used. Made with
the Juice of a lemon, the root does not
discolor so quickly as when made in the
old way with vinegar.
One of the best and quickest ways of
cleaning the isinglas windows in stove
is with vinegar and water. Dip soft
cloth in the vinegar and water. and
quickly rub the windows over, going
well into the corners. The windows will
remain clean for long time.-N. Y. Sun.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
A Precious Ring.

Queen Victoria's coronation ring is
never out of her sight, and is worn by
her every evening. 1t is baud of gold,
containing. cross in rubies surrounded
by white brilliants. A coronation ring
is supposed to symbolic the wedding
of the sovereign with the nationals
bany Journal.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Diplomacy.

Mrs. Jones-Oh, dear me; please tell
me how to word this telegram to my
kusband-I want to tell him that the
baby is sick, the cook is drunk, the wa
ter pipes are leaking, and l want him to
come home at once
Telegrapher-Oh, if you want him to
come home at once you had better say:
Good news-come immediately."-N.
y, Truth
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Getting Along.

"Have you made any progress in your
lessons on the bicycle?"
yes replied the man with gentle
disposition.
do you ride into the country yet?"
''Oh, no. dom ride anywhere worth
mentioning. But l don't think l hurt
myself so much when I fall off,
Washington Star
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Not n Good SuhieCt.

Chumpley-That hypnotisti is a fraud.
He couldn't control my mind at all last
night.
Pokely-Of course he had some ex-
cuSe.
Chumpley-Yes; he said there was no
material to work on. You ought to
have heard the audience give him the
laugh.-Detroit Free Press.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
where MILK Is scarce.

Fresh milk is an almost unknown
luxury in South African towns, and for
IA large part of the year in the country
also. CONDENSED COW" is the form in
which milk is procurable at hotels and
IN private houses.-Chicago Tribune.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
Studied AHrOnt.

"The impudent thing!" exclaimed
Miss Glizzard, still quivering with
wrath Il met that young Peduncle
on the street a few minutes ago for the
first time since we had our quarrel.
After he had passed me l heard him
whistle Just Tell Them That You
Saw Me- And l hadn't even looked at
m!"-Chicago Tribune
Daily camera., 1897-06-04

Felt Sure All the Time.
There's naught to match it since the world
begun
The massive wisdom of the man who won
Chicago Journal.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
One of The

One of Them.
Party at the Door-Is the lady of the
house in?
Cook-I'm wan of thin, sor.-Boston
Transcript.
Daily camera., 1897-06-04
A Way He Has.

Cumso-Kilduff borrows a five-dollar
bill and is off like shot.
| Cawker-Yes, it is ''touch" and go
with Kilduff.-N. Y. World.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16

conscripted perhaps thirty years back.
remained in the army through force OF
habit, and finally risen to his present
place as thoroughly perfected piece
Of military machinery. OF his inform
ants prompt acquisition Of French, he
took no notice, doubtless ascribing it to
the loudness and rapidity with which
he himself had spoken, but to all Ray
burns appeals he was stolidly obdurate.
The young ladies expected to descend
the Puy inside the lines? Well, they
must take the coGwequence Of such an
irregular proceeding. AS for himself,
he had been posted where he was with
orders to let no one pass within. That
he would do; but as for deserting his
post or ordering one Of his men to do so.
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was tingling in his veins, stung 10 re-
newed vigor by the pure air of the re-
gion. Had he been Caesar, Ncrcinge-
torix must have struggled TO maintain
himself ON Gergovie. Had he been
Vercingetorix, not all the forces of
Rome could have dislodged him. With
him it was one of those rare, glorious
moments when the man, healthy in
mind and body, feels himself to be an
Irresistible force.
Suddenly he was aware of half a
dozen dusty cavalrymen grouped in the
road, and the next moment he was
halted by the "Qui viye?" of a sergeant.
Explanations followed, and he learned
that 1t was the afternoon set apart for
the artillery practice of the Thirteenth
army corps. Yes, the road was closed
during the practice by two cavalry de-
tails placed about two miles apart; for
the guns played directly over it, and it
would be very dangerous for anyone to
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for the purpose of saving foreign WON
en- who were fools-"Nom de Dieu!" il
was impossble-and he settled himself
down on his horse, while his gray mus
taches bristled out with horror at the
mere thought of such an independent
action.
Rayburn was in despair. Would the
officer then permit him TO retrace his
way to the path and turn the ladies
back?
Most certainly the officer would not.
He had been ordered to prevent just
that very thing, and. sooner than fan
in so clear duty, he would let every
woman in the world be blown into a
thousand pieces.
"Would persons passing along the
road be in very serious danger" Ray
burn asked, with a vague hope that the
answer might contradict what he knew
TO be the fact.
The Frenchman laughed scornfully
at such ignorance. Most assuredly they
would; else the general would be fool
TO close the highway during practice.
A slight dcprcssion-oh, so slight de-
preston of the guns would sweep the
road clear. Often they struck ii many
times before getting the range.
Rayburn recollected with n sensation
of additional horror that there was not
even the semblance of n ditch along the
stretch fronting the targets-nothing
but an absolute Level of road and fields
There was no hope but in some Of the
chances that might delay-no-might
hasten them; for now, far across the
plain, he could make out two figures.
TO BE CONCLUDED.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16

The head chef Of the King OF Garbage Island
prostrated himself "The Royal Purveyor,"
he said, "informs me that n shipwrecked
sailor came ashore this morning with all the
letters OF the alphabet tatooed on his chest. Is
IL your pleasure TO have him for dinner"
The savage potentate smiled with genuine
delight. "Have him 2" he exclaimed. .'well,
guessi I'm just dying for some noodle
soupl'-New York Press.
She was thoughtless girl ordinarily, but
now the circumstances were such as to com.
pei her to stop and reflect.
There was the circumstances of full-length
mirror handy.
Moreover. there was the circumstance of the
carSing suspicion that her hat was not on
straight.
So she paused and reflected awhile. De
troit Journal.
Maybelle-Hattie is TO marry Mr.. Goodley,
the noted philanthropist.
Violet-Sof Twas told he was engaged in a
new charitable project Philadelphia Bulletin.
fes, unused the returned Arctic explorer, at
one time we came within one OF freezing TO
death. Luckily. however,
He gazed rehectively at the ceiling.
- We had the presence Of mind TO fall
into a heated discussion. Yes.-New York
Press
Mrs. Mann Injecting former servant)-Ah,
Mary, suppose you are getting better wages
at your new placei
Mary-No, maam, I'm working for nothing
now. I'm married.-Boston Transcript.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-02-16
Popuiist. 60 rmigrn,. 10 Mex,co.

Theodore Banks, Texas populist lead.
er, is organizing large colony Of popu.
lists 20 go into Mexico and settle on coffee
lands and make that country their pcrma.
nent home. lie has received encourage.
ment In his enterprise from Populists from
oil parts Of Texas. and IL is already as
sured that the colony will number not less
than 800 Incn, with their families. A con.
cession for the establishment of the colony
will he obtained from the Mexican govern.
mcnt. The colony will bc composed prin.
cipsiiy of practical farmers and mechanics.
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THE NEW ENGLAND R. R. CO
Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to Nov. 20, 1896.

Passenger Train Service, Week Days,
Corrected to Nov. %, 1896.
Trains leave PROVIDENCE as follows;
For Boston-5;5o. IL - a. ~ kEfUitS n;oIp. m,
5;27 p. m
wALPoLE-5:55. iI.55 m.
FRANKLIN-5;55, IL :55 a. m. $50 D. n.
BILFoRD-5:56. IL DO a. m; $3.50 p. m
ARLINGToN-Fl2. .o6. 6;s', $50 p. m.
WEST ARLINGToN-Fl2:O6, 5.35, Fe:3o D. m
KNIGHTsvILLE-F %, 5:35, $3.50, ''Fl1;i p. m
MEsHANTICUT-i2:Oa 5:ib. s;S1. ''ii:io p. m
NATICK RIVER POINT, CENTREVILLH
WAsHINGToN-6;40, 800 a M; i::OA AGO. o;3a
$3.50. 7;l6 'ilsiO p. m.
CRANSToN, oAKLAWN-s:4o. $500 O. m; i::oa
42l 5:35, $3.50, 7;i5 '.ll;iO p. m.
PoNTIAC-o;4o am.i i2:oS AGO. 5:3o, $50. FILA
'tIl:iop p. M
ARCTIC AND oUIDNICK-s.ao, g. m. l2;os i:2o
6:3J, $3.50, + 7;iS.' ''iI;io p. m.
ANTHoNY-e;io, 300 a m; l2:c5, 4:2o b:sS. 6:3a
7:I5 "ii i;io p.
sTERLUNG-sa. 600 a m; 4;2o 7:icp.
COVENTRY. GREENE, oNECo MoosUP,
PLAINFIELD-6:iO, $500 q. m.; 4;2o. 7:l6 .. m
The 7:Ij p m. train connects at Plainaeld for
New YORK.
sUMMIT-Sto 800. a. m; 4;?O. 7;i5 p. m.
JEwETT CITY, CANTERBURY, SCOTLAND.
VERSAILLES, BALTIC SOUTH WINDHAM =
$40, 300 a. m; 4;2o, 7;ib p. m.
wlLLIMAETIC-6ao $500 a m; 4;2o. 7:i6 p. m
HARTFoRD-6:ao. 300 a. m; 4:20 7;l5 p. m
FIsHKILL& & NEWBURG-9:Oo a. m.
NoRwICH-6;4o. $500 n. m; 4;20, 7;l5 p. M
WATERBURY,. DANBURY-s;Oo a. m.
CHICAGO AID THE WEST VIA NEWBURG
AND ERIE RY-s:oo a. m.
PASCoAG AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
EXCTPT FIELDS sTATIoN-t;i5. $3.50 a. M;
4:iO, 6;35, and 'li:i5 p. m.
Fields Station--5;f, 800 q m ; f;io s;Ij pm
Leave Pascoag at b;!1 7;B a. m; i2;so
b;25 and .'s05 p. M
All trains leave iron west end OF Union Depot
Providence
ssSaturdays only stops on notice.
W. BABCoCK, q. PA.
J.N. KING, supt
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WEAK, TIRED
PEOPLE

should take p. p. p, Lippman's Great
Remedy, without delay. White not
actually sick, you feel weak and tired,
ready to get sick, and what you need is
strength to drive out Of your system
that which is the cause of Spring Fever.
L. T.. Il. is needed at once.
Mrs. Hattie Myths, of 20 East seth
street, New York, says that she was in
poor health, aud that her case devel-
oped into mel vous prostratiou. She
suffered from nervous headaches, and
at times was unable to do any work
at all. She could not sleep, and was
SO nervous that she would have to get
up at all hours of the night and walk
the floor, and the opening of n door
would startlc her. But her weakness
and nervousness is all gone. 7. P.P.
was what saved her. Her appetite
improved, her nervousness Is a thing
OF the past. and she thanks L. y. p.
Lippman's Great Remedy, for her com.
plete restoration TO health.
seid ~ 81 drursists. =, J
upSmAN EROS. Apotheesr'ss. Sole prss'nl
hassss's slest, SsyssssA. O.. ~
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Los1-A dear little child who made home
happy by It's smiles. And 10 think, IL might
have been saved had the parents only kept
" the nnuso onr Minute Cough Cure. the
nfallihle remedy for Group.
Jo,cph \. Johnston's Pharmacy, S0 West
mi-lter street; Meize'r's Pharmacy. 30
Nor Main street; Alfreds Pharmacy. n
Eddy street; Joseph Driver. Riverside Phsr
macy. - Nanton ayenus.
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Suu rfdnClScO, Idi'' INoN. olh, 4oSvs
The Puritana Compound Co.. 80
Concord. N. II. -ssS isSSs
Gentlemen: T77uF'@'
The Puritana treatment forwarded by
you on the 10th ultimo was duly re-
ceived, for which many thanks.
The ailment for which IL was used
was rheumatism. or. more properly:
rheumatic gout. the sequence OF long
standing liver trouble.
The Puritana treatment has now been
used for two weeks, and the most satis-
factory results have followed. Complete
determination OF the torture which
marks the ailment, has not yet taken
place, for the period Of the treatment is,
OF course too brief for that. but the effect
of this short trial is so full of promise
OF this short trial is so full OF promise. in
the immunity that has already taken
place from The terrible aches and pains,
that 1 cannot refrain from expressing
my deepest gratitude to Puritana.
shall continue the treatment, conf
dent that II will accomplish thorough
cure. and will write you later as to final
results.
In the mean time, for the blessed relief
IL has already afforded, my sincere and
appreciative thanks are given. have
tried twenty different remedies. but until
I tried Puritana relief was wanting.
Very sincerely yours.
(Signed) F. NJ. CLOSE, ID. &c.,
Staff Writer, San Francisco Call.
Scientific Department.
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RHEUMATIC G0UT.
What q Scientific Man Says
About 1t.

THE remarkable effect OF
VI Purltana upon rheumatic
! " !: : :: !: !: !: : :" !:
I'm gout is shown by the follow
xREM ing letter from one OF the
HtlVW prominent newspaper writers
III OF the Pacific coast. 1t is given
u verbatim:
&y.E@ 154 Russ Street,
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xelusfye.

The secret sessions Of the United States
senate are becoming every bit as exclusive
a. the secrets Of n female sewing society. -
New York Journal
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1897-11-09

believe. unknown to American law
Although there is no legal aristO-
cracy in France, titles are care
fully preserved out of courtesy.
Within a short time, probably,
the social features of Republic
can Court, with its environment
of foreign diplomats, the ex-
change of salutes, and the
etiquette of the Foreign Office
will disappear, and we may be
glad enough to fall back on a
Princess" in showing TO the
travelling world, that we are a lit
tie above the common crowd Of
Democracy.
The friends of the Princess will,
if prudent, avoid any demonstra
ton upon her arrival.