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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

For the Convenience of Planters and
parties who own stock in the neighbor-
hood u full line of DR.. Sylvester's Vete-
nary Medicines can be found at Jas. D.
Wilson.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

Vim, vigor aud victory :-these are the
characteristics of DeWitt's Little Early
Risers, the famous little pills for con-
stipation, biliousness and all stomach and
liver troubIeY. l.. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

Messrs. q. W. B%ocageand Posey
Campbell returned this week with
a number of laborers brought by
way of DonaldsOnville from Bayou
Sara and vicinity. The rigid
quarantine of the different parish
es caused Messrs. Bocage and
Campbell to absent themselves
much longer than they expected
to; but they got back, safe and
sound, and accomplished their
purpose. This is certainly a safer
and better method Of getting la
borers, than by bringing mel from
infected points by the use OF de-
tention camps.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

The yellow fever story teller has
supplanted the big yield yarn
spinner, and the latter will please
take d back seat until after the
crop is made and the fever has
spent its course, when he may bob
up serenely.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30
For Sale at

Burning, itching skin diseases instantly
relieved by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve,
unequalled for cuts, bruises, burns. 1t
heals without leaving II scar. l.. j. Men
vile.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

1t heals everything except a broken
heart, may be said of DeWitt's Witch
Hazel Salve. Piles and rectal diseases,
cuts, burns, bruises, letter, eczema and
all skin troubles may be cured by 1t
quickly and permanently. l.. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

My Hit Cigars have been on the market
for u length Of time hence their popularity
at Davidson & Avery,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

Try DIR. Sylverter's PodO trOchine for
diseases Of the Muscle Joints and Tendons
of Horses Mules and Cows at James d.
Wilson.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

DIR. Sylvester's Hoof Oil cures cracked
HoOfs, Foot, Evil-and all diseases of
the Hoof-atJ.D. Wilson,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

II crave but One Minute" said the
public speaker in n husky voice; and then
he took il dose of One Minute Cough Cure,
and proceeded with his oratory. One
Minute Cough Cure is u%nequalled for
throat and lung troubles. L, J. MELVILLE,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

E7or coughs, colds, Lagrippe and Head
u ache, use Laxtive BrOmo QniDine
Positively guaranteed. No cure no pay.
Sold by l.. j. MELVILLE.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

My Hit Cigars have no equal for5 cents
at DM vidson 81 Avery.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30
Pigs tor. sale.

Apply at residence Of Q. A.
Oelestin.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

State of Louisiana,
Parish of Terrebonne.
l, Joseph H. Pullen, Cashier of the
above named bank do solemnly swear that
the above statement is true to the best of
my knowledge and belief,
JOS. H. PULLEN, Cashier.
sworn to AMI subscribed before me this
10Th. day Of October, 1897.
TamSN A. BOURG,
&ahSS Clerk of Court,
Parish of Terrebonne.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

DR.. sylvester's Blind stagger Remedy
at Point Farm Store.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30
TWENTY Fist QUARTERLY STATE
MENT.
OF THE
BANK of HOUMA,
"A t the close OF business
On the Goth day OF
October. 1897,
RESnuRCES.

Loans and Discounts. S105, 522 ga
Stocks and Bonds, .....A........ $3.50. 90
Furniture and Fixtures, ....... 100000
Overdrafts, secured and unse-
cured 1,425,79
Cash in Buks good
on sight draft. S2S470 OF
Cash ON hand in
Expenses and Tax,.s paid...... l,736.7
Other Resources, ......... -. $500
TOtal,... ..Sl26, 793.49
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock, ........ 49,. SIS, O00,O
Surplus aud Undivided Profits, S,730.45
Individual Deposits,
subject to check, 500, 1884
Time Deposits, 49,. 1,35460-6I888.0l
Unpaid dividends, .......... ~ w
R~ediscOunts. 49,. S5,OOO.OO
Total, .$126, 1913. AS
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

Michael Cunnalr, aged 81 years,
drank a lemonade glass full of
whiskey i'll New Orleans, Monday
last, aud soon after departed on a
star exploring expedition. The
other fellow agreed to pay for the
drink and did pay the bar-keeper;
but Cunnair had thedevil to pay.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

DR. sylvester's HOof Oil has no equal
for the cure of diseased Hoofs of Horses
and MuIes-atJ ID. Wilson,
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

In addition to my samples Of
Men and Boys Clothing, | have
received a line Of samples of
Wannamaker & Browns Ladies,
Misses and Children's Suits, Clcaks,
Jackets and Capes, which can be
seen at A. M. s. j. 20. Dupont.
DREUX Anglers,
Sales Agent tor
Wannamaker & Brown.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30

Mr.. Kerkam will please tell us
what has become of that blizzard
that was due here last Wednesday
night. It was 80. degrees in Mon
tana 40 degrees in Northern Texas
and some where in the neighbOr-
hood Of 20 degrees in TeFrebOnne.
Over there in Alaska the natives
cook their victuals with such bliz-
yards.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-10-30
Notice !

For a delightful Smoke ask for My Hit
Cigars at Davidson & Avery.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
STOP n THINK.

Every time you make a purchase
whether it is to your interest or not.
For the nearer you keep your mon
ey in reach the more benefit you
derive from it. By favoring us,
and buying no other than a hand
made Guckes Broom, Mops,
Whisks, Toy and Ceiling brooms.
And if your merchant don't handle
them, ask him to get them, Or call
at our factory, or write US a postal
card and we will send you our
brooms. We sell both wholesale
and retail.
FARMERS wishing their
corn made up into brooms and who
havn't got the cash, should remem-
Der that we eat, and will take any
thing in the produce line for our
pay.
GucKEs Broom MF'G. Co.,
H. F. GUcKEs, Manager.
June IL. 1857
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
A GREAT RIVER.


Marco Polo's Report Concerning the Gi-
gantic Xsng-tse-Kisng.
Noah Brooks quotes the following
from the great Venetian traveller In his
series Of st. Nicholas papers, THE
True Story of Marco Polo"
And I assure you this river flows SO
far and traverses so many countries and
cities that in good sooth there pass and
repass on its waters a great number Of
vessels and more wealth and merchan-
disc than all the rivers and all the seas
of Christendom put together. 1t seems
indeed more like a sea than river. Mes
ser Marco Polo said that he once beheld
at that city Is, 900 vessels ut one time.
And you may judge if this city Of no
great size has such a number, how many
must there be altogether, considering
that ON the banks Of this river there are
more than 10 provinces and more than
goo great cities, besides towns and vii
lagos. all possessing vessels.
Messer Marco Polo aforesaid tells Us
that he heard from the officer employed
to collect the great khan's duties on this
river that there passed up stream 2OO,-
900 vessels in the year. without count
ing those that passed down! Indeed, as
it has a course Of such great length and
so many other ~navigable rivers,
it is no wonder that the merchandise
which is borne on it is Of vast amount
and value. And the article in largest
quantity Of all is salt, which is carried
by this river and its branches to all the
cities on their banks and thence to the
other cities in the interior.
The vessels which ply on this river
are decked. They have but n mast,
but they are Of great burthen. for l can
you they carry. reckoning by our
weight, from 4 1000 to 1000 cantars
each. In going up stream they have to
be hauled, for the current is so strong
that they could not make head in any
other manner. Now the towline, which
is some 800 PAGES in length, is made Of
nothing but cane. 'Tis in this way:
They have those great canes Of which /
told you before that they are some Is
PAGES in length. These they take and
from end to end into many slender
and then they twist. these strips
together SO as to make a rope Of any
they please. And the ropes SO
made are stronger than il they were
made Of hemp.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

The butchers boy who had called to
deliver a parcel had thoughtlessly left
the garden gate open, and the 7-year-old
ruler Of the house called after him:
"Herel Come back and shut that gate!''
The butchers boy stopped, but show
ed no inclination to obey the command.
II don't have tor no shouted defantly.
YES, you do" insisted the 7-year-
old. You come right back and shut il
now, or somebody's going to get the
worst licking he ever had"
The butchers boy came running back.
full of fight.
He is, eh?" he said. well, who's
going to lick i'm, eh!"
Mother is" calmly remarked the
y%oungster. III you leave that gate open,
III be certain to go out into the street.
Mother'1l see me. and I'll get licked.
Shut 1t tight, please. so I can't get out. /"
And the butchers boy did. Chicago
Times Herald.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
Farm For Sale in Madison
Township.

One of the best farms in Madison
township can be b>neht on easy terms.
32l acres, with house of six rooms, barn
36x75 feet, plenty of stock water, ground
produced 25 bushels wheat per acre. and
other crops in proportion, nice orchard.
-Four miles from Jasper, pc from Ire.
land, 3 from Duff; 2s0 acres cleared.
Will be divided into two or three parts.
if desired, and sold for one-third cash
balance on easy time, interest on secured
notes for deferred payments payable an
nually. $25 per acre. A very desirable
place. Apply to Q. noANE. Jasper.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

The latest adjunct that science gives
to the surgical operator is An electric
eye. Strictly speaking. it is not an eye
at all, but rather . sort Of searchlight,
which is used to aid the human eye in
delicate surgical operations.
Oftentimes surgeons are handicapped
in their work by the fact that they a
not see distinctly the parts upon which
they must operate. The formation of
the human body is such that in many
instances no light can be put directly
upon the particular part of the human
anatomy that is to be operated upon.
The eye can see to the extent of human
capability, but in intricate operations,
however strong the light in the operat-
ing theater may be, the rays lack that
penetration and power of concentration
SO necessary to delicate surgical opera
tions.
Professor Charles E. Quimby, of
Bellevue hospital, New York, has pat
ented this new aid to surgery. From an
ordinary electric light wire a connection
Is made with this device, which fits the
face much in the manner Of q pair of
spectacles. The appliance in itself con
sists Of two small incandescent lamps,
which are fitted one above and the other
below the eye Of the operator. They are
SO adjusted hat the rays focus 1t apoint
sufficiently near the ordinary point Of
vision to throw all the power OK the
electric rays upon the point desired.
1t is practically a portable ~scarchlight
adapted to the operating theater. The
lamps are in the form Of an annular
glass globe, with an illuminating CON
ductor. An insulated backing, consist
ing Of a metal leather lined band, which
passes around the head. prevents the
heat from affecting the wearer, and ut
the same time holds the light in position
and prevents any possible effect that
otherwise the electricity might have
upon the wearer. The lights more near
ly resemble long glass tubes than any
thing else. Within these tubes are placed
the lamps, which can be adjusted to any
desired angle. When sdirect downward
ray is desired. a small reflector is fixed
above the light and the rays thrown in
the desired direction. San Francisco
Examiner.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
INSURE WITH
VIM. A. Wilson's
General INSURANCE Agency
JASPER, IND.

JASfEh, IND.
Represents old line companies.
Life, Accident, Fire, Tornado,
Live Stock and Plate Glass Insur-
ance Prompt payments guaran-
teed. Also, Etna Life money TO
loan on farm property.
Feb. Il. Iss7.-y.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, Trustee Of HARRISON township,
will att md to township business on each
Saturday of the year, at my office, and
persons having township business TO
trrnsact are required to present it to him
on Saturdays.
The township library will be kept at
my home in H~aysville.
Indiana School Books are for sale BY
Henry Ruehrschneck in H%aysville, and
Adam Harker in Kellerville, Indiana.
john SErTz,
Aug. 30, 1857. Trustee.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
Madison Township Trustee
Notice.

Notice is given that hereafter the Trus
tee Of Madison township will be at the
store Of Mr.. John p. Norman. in
Ireland, on every Saturday, for the pur.
Dose Of attending to township business,
and all persons having business with the
township are expected I o confine it &c
those days.
The township library is kept at Isaac
A~lexander's in Ireland, where all may
obtain the books.
The Indiana School books will b,
found at Norman 4 Gray's store at al
times. john +. NORMAN,
Aug. Is, '95-y Trustee Madison TIP.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

1--WE heard some Of the s~trangest,
NEST o~utlandish things last night. be-
gan the woman who gossips.
Yes" replied the woman who
doesn't, $50 a frieni who attended your
musicale was telling me. "-Exchange.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
OF BIT LIFE.

A maiden sat within the door
And Gang ~ many tim,s tsfore-
A man 10 daily toll passed by.
No love nor pleasure III hts eye.
but when he heard the merry song
He whistlod ~ he went along.
A woman by the window wept
For one who In the c~hurchysrd slept.
But when upon her hearing fell
That tune she knew and loved ~ we'll.
The food Of burning tears WAS stsid,
And soon . song her lips essayed.
Her neighbor heard the tender strain
And softly joined the sweet refrain.
Thus all day long that one song bore
Its ~joyousness from door to door.
Sara j. Denton.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09
DISEASES OF TRADES.
RESULTS or CONTINUED OccUPA-
TON CT MEN WHO WORK.

IL Appears That Each kin Of Employ
ment Has Its Peculiar Aiiment- Both
Physical and Mental Workers Fall Tn
der the Rule-Politicisns Die Early.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

The only place to get bargains is
at the store that advertises for your
trade.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-04-09

Lowest rates to all Eastern and Western
points. Folders, rates. and general infor-
nation will be furnished upon application
to V. T.. CLAYcoMB, Jasper.
r.. ID sTRATTAS. Trav. Pass sgt Mt Vernon,
Ill. X. A. CAMPBELL, Genl Pas. AgeL
st Louis, Mo
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-25
SELECTING A JURY.
May Take Ten Days to Get Jury in
the Luetgert Case

Chica go, Aug. 25.-The examination of
veniremen for the jury which is to try
Adolph Luetgert on the charge of muir
dering his wife was resumed in Judge
Tuthill's court today. Attorney Vim
cent for the defense was very exacting
and puzzled many veniremen in his de-
mandS for a clear and expert definition
of "circumstantial evidence He Sc
cured the discharge of a number of
men "for cause because they could not
satisfactorily answer the question.
A rather touching incident was the
appearance in court today of the pris-
oner's two young sons, Louis and FL
mer. When Luetgert caught sight of
his two children, whose mother he is al
legged to have murdered, he came for
ward quickly and caught the lads up
one after another and kissed them. Then
he leaned back in his chair gazing fix
edly at the children while an express
sion of pain came over his features. It
was the first emotion the big sausage
maker has shown since the opening of
the trial Luetgert soon recovered him.
self however and his face took on it's
habitual Scowl. Louis who is II years
old, will be a witness during the trial.
It was the opinion of States Attorney
Deenan today that at least ten days
would be required to select jury.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-25
HONORS FOR FAURE.
He Lays Corner Stones For a Bridge
and a Hospital

St Petersburg Aug. 25-Upon disem-
barking here President Faure was re-
ceived by the governor and civic auth
critics and by guard of honor from the
Alexandria ITS Nov TcherkasI1y regi-
ment of infantry. Standing in front of
the regiment was a row of highest army
officers of Russia The president in a
few words, spoken in Russian, greeted
the soldiers, who replied with loud
cheer
NJ Faure then inspected the guard of
honor and afterwards the president and
mis- suite escorted by Ural CoSSackS,
were driven in open carriages to the
cathedral of St. Peter and st. Paul
Though rain was falling heavily, the
streets were densely packed with peo-
pie. who vociferously cheered the presi-
dent of France
After placing wreath and a golden
olive branch upon the tomb of the late
Gar Alexander Ill, in the cathedral,
President Faure drove across the Neva
and laid the cornerstone OF the new
French hospital The president after
ward visited the house which Peter the
Great built in 1704 on the bank of the
Neva in order to Superintend the con-
EtructiOn of St. Petersburg. The presf-
dent then traversed the garden leading
TO the riverside, where the car was
waiting for him in a launch- M azure
nbarked in this vessel. and crossed the
Neva- On the other side of the river
they took part in the ceremony of lay
ing the foundation stone OF the new
TTootsky bridge, one of the features of
the occasion being magnificent choir
singing.
The spectacle at the Inauguration of
the bridge was brilliant. Around pic
furesque tent were grouped the high
court diEnitaries in splendid uniforms,
the municipal councillors and the clergy
in gorgeous robes, while in the back
ground stood four Immense stands filed
with ladies in elegant toiletes and Off
GERS in uniform
In an open carriage and in a drench-
ing rain NJ. Faure visited the cathedral
OF ST Isaac and called at the respective
nbasSieS
He was then obliged to return to the
Winter Palace to make a change of
clothing The afternoon was spent in
receiving municipal deputati0ns from
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-25
WHEAT ON THE OCEAN.
Largest Amount in Transit
Ever Known.

Baltimore. Nd. Aug. 25.-There are now
in port loading full part cargoes of
grain fourteen steamers, including the
Knight Bachelor, of 1902 tons, which will
take away the largest cargo of grain that
has ever left Baltimore. A fleet of 4S
ocean going vessels is laden with full or
part cargoes of grain, now at sea bound
from Baltimore to European ports 1t is
the largest number of vessels ever bound
from American ports at the same time.
Each vessel is carrying from 80, 900 to 15O,-
600 bushels of grain
The grain export record for the month
has already been broken as million
bushels of wheat. corn and rye are now
afloat for England, France, Germany,
Norway. Belgium, Ireland, Scotland and
Holland. All but two of the vessels sailed
since August 1. During the same period
seventeen other steamers have sailed from
here with large cargoes-
The grain men here sustained no losses
by the drop in wheat. Baltimore is not a
speculative market.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-25
NO GOLD COMING.
Governor of the Bank of Eng
land on the Situation.

New York, Aug. Pa dispatch to The
World from London says: ST do not an
ticipate any heavy shipments of gold
from England to the United States this
autumn" said Hugh Smith, governor of
the Bank of England. There may be some
from the continent-France chiefly-but
far England is concerned, 1 see no
reason at present to believe we shall be
sending away any considerable quantity
of gold.
I'VE have very fair harvest here" he
continued, mot enough of course for our
wants, but more abundant than the av-
erage. Besides that it is probable that
the buying back of American securities
by the United States will tend to equalize
matters.
II cannot see any tangible ground at
present for believing exceptional ship
ments are going. American exchange re-
mains very firm for one thing and the
American bankers have seen on the
matter do not consider anything likely
to happen to cause such shipments from
England"
There has been recently a substantial
Improvement in the market for American
securities due almost entirely to Ameri-
can buying.
HAS not the English investor recovered
confidence in American securities?''
No, I should say not. There has been
no change in that direction here. The
difficulty of the B. & o. company has
greatly tended to check any inclination
there might have been of the kind. That
was considered among the soundest of
American securities and the trouble in
connection with it has had a bad effect
Then may take it-that banking opin-
ion here is that American securities are
still uncertain, unreliable investments?'
Yes, there is feeling that American
finance is still in an unsettled condition.
There has been no such restoration of
confidence as would be calculated to
make any difference in the impression
that has prevailed for some time; and as
to your original question, my view on the
whole is that there is no ground at pres
ent for expecting any substantial move
ment of gold to America from England -
But will there not be large payments
coming due for wheat at it's enhanced
value?''
Yes, but mainly from the continent,
but not from England where the harvest
has been a most bountiful and to
large extent is saved already
Francis Barring, manager of the Barring
firm, took similar view.
The Topeka state journal., 1897-08-25
NORTH TOPEKA.

items intended for this column should
be left at the Kimban Ptg. Co.. before 10
o'clock in the morning.
Mrs. L. f. Bruffey of 1919 Topeka
avenue is on the sick list.
Croquet. ball Csc. bail CSC set, $50
Kan. Ave. Postoffice room
Picture frames made to order: $50
Kan. ave-. Postoffice room.
Mr. Lane of the firm of Garner &,
Lane is still confined to his home by
sickness.
Mrs. Charles Curtis and daughter
Permie will return the first of the week
from Colorado.
The dry goods and shoe stores closed
at noon today so the employees could
take part in the picnic.
Rev. Calvin Holman has returned
from Colorado. where he has been
spending the past month.
Miss Evelyn Holman, who is convaI-
escing from severe attack of typhoid
fever, is able to drive out.
Courtney Grover and Theodore Kent
came up from Osawkie last evening to
attend the big picnic today.
Miss L. Hoffman returned yesterday
from a visit of several days with Rev.
and Mrs. Schultz of Overbrook
Misses Clara and Grace P1umrner re-
turned yesterday from a visit of sew
eral weeks with relatives at Olathe
Master Raymond and Miss Lillian
Mccormick returned last evening from
Osawkie, where they have been visiting
with the family Of F. NJ Grover.
Mr.. and Mrs D. ]. Hathaway. who
have been spending the summer in
England and on the continent will sail
for home on the 2Sth of this month.
Mr. Stewart a prominent farmer
says that the report that there will be
two-thirds of crop of corn in Kansas
is incorrect,as in Shawnee county alone
there viii not be half a crop.
Mr.. Dan O'Rourke denies that he was
held up on the Kansas avenue bridge
at midnight last Friday He is not in
the habit of standing on the bridge a +
midnight; it may be sentimental but it
is not safe.
Mr. and Mrs John Ellis. who have
been the guests of their daughter, Mrs.
Irwin of Park street, returned to their
home in Quenerno yesterday. Mr. Ellis
is postmaster at that place and also
publishes a newspaper.