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The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
The F,ddler,n Revenge,


Everybody for 40 miles around knows
the Hawkins generation of people
Lum and Jess and Miss Monty. Jess is
a farmer and nothin but a farmer,
whilst Lum is a farmer to some extent
and likewise also a fiddler. Of my own
individual knowledge Lum Hawkins has
been playin on the fiddle, more or less,
for 10 years. He never did play any
particular tunes and no music to speak
of. He never did play anything for GER
tain. 1t is my w private and public
opinions that Lum Hankins wouldn't
know ''Home, Sweet Home from run
Niger Run" if he was to meet both of
them right out in the big road with
linen busters on. 1 don't honestly be-
lieve he could take a crooked stick and
turn a tune. But Lum is a fiddler all
the same, and he can twist more blood
curllin, h~air-splittin noise out of his
fiddle than any Twin mortal man any
where's in the Rocky Creek regions.
Old man Dave Hawkins and his good
wife-the father and mother Of Lum
and Jess and Miss Nomy-they are now
dead and gone. In their lifetime they
use to bring action in self-defense oncst
in awhile and take out papers of di-
vorcement between Lum and his fiddle.
They would grin and suffer and bear up
under the affection as long as they
could-till patience was plum wore out
and life a dreary drag-then the old
lady would levy on the fiddle and lock
it up, gently but firmly, in the big fam
lily chist, whilst the old man would give
it out to Lum, all in a family way, that
if he didn't shuck his dirty buds and
retire to. bed he would soon feel the
heavy hand of fatherly chastisement, or
words to that extent.
But last fall when the old folks had
went on acrost-they didn't more than
reach the shade trees on the other side
before Lum had his old fiddle strung
up and screakin and ~squealin and
screamin to beat six bits. Every night
the good Lord sent Lum would git out
his fiddle and make the air quake and
tremble, whilst Jess and Miss Monty
must suffer and be strong. They would
sometimes mildly suggest to Lum that
enough of a thing was a gracious plen-
ty, and Lum would respond back that
he was free, white and three times
seven, and didn't have a blame thing
to do but play en- his fiddle and make
the time pass pleasant with him.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
A septuagenarian student.

At Warsaw a student has just gradu-
ated at the ripe age Of rs! After pass
ing his naturalization many years ago,
lack of funds prevented him from at
once proceeding to the university, and
he vas compelled to work as a tutor 20
years in order to save enough money to
enable him to continue his studies. At
the end of that time he presented HIM
self at the Warsaw medical academy,
and passed the entrance examination
with distinction. Before he could be-
gin his studies, the Polish rebellion of
1863 broke out AMI Borysik, who was
now Al years Of age, threw himself into
the movement with all the enthusiasm
of a youthful revolutionist. The re-
volt was suppressed, and Borysik was
exiled to Siberia, where for 80 years he
underwent hard labor in the silver
mines. In 1895 he received a free par
don, and returned to Warsaw. In spite
of his age and the h~ardships he had en-
dured. Borysik lost none of his enthus-
iasm for medical work, and took up his
studies where he had left them off in
1863. After a two years course this
remarkable man has now, at the age
of rs, passed the final medical examina-
ton with honors, and will begin to.
practice in Warsaw.-London Mail.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
rnlloru and Pine Rouum.

Through the winter Jess and Miss
Monty they had grace sufficient to pass
under the rod and stand the strain
right tolerable well. But when the
springtime come-when the days got
long and the nights got short-they felt
the need of rest from their troubles and
tribulations-which, you understand,
Lum and his old fiddle murdered sleep
as well as music.
So finally at last Jess felt like he
didn't have the grace and strength to
stand it any longer. One night last
week-way along in the dead hours
he got up he did and found Lum's
fiddle. He never played any music,
but he played hot weather with that
old fiddle. He told Miss Monty to fetch
him a big hunk of tallow, and then he
lit in and CREASED the cussed thing
strings. bow and all-till by gracious
the tallow stuck out an inch thick all
over. The next night after supper
Lum put a big bundle of tobacco in the
rack and went right on down into the
chist and got out his fiddle. But when
he drug his bow acrost the strings she
wouldn't screak and scream a blessed
bit. She was slick as soap and as 81
lent as the graveyard down there at old
Cool Springs church.
And you mought maybe think that
under them tryin surroundins Lum
Hawkins naturally scorched the air in
sayin everything exceptin his Sunday
school lesson. 1t would raley seem to
me like that was a mighty good time
Of year for Lum to pull off his o and
spit in his hands and play for even if
it brung on another war. But he didn't
do that. He had all the appearments
of a man hat was sent for and couldn't
come acrost, looked like a native born
idiot for a few minnits, then put the
greasy thing away and sneaked off to
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
Germany,s Gretnn Green.

The little island Of Heligoland, which
was once the property of the British,
but which was coded to Germany a few
years ago, is the Germany Gretna Green,
and some day may even rival the Ameri-
can Milwaukee, i'll spite of the fact that
it is some distance from the mainland
and is hard to reach. Last year 166
couples from the continent were mar
ried there in a hurry, and this year this
record probably will be broken, as dur
ing January the number of such couples
was IA. 1t needs no bans nor any other
preliminary ceremony to tie the knot
.1here.-Troy Times.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

bed. IN the man time Jess aud Hiss
Monty they laughed sill they cried and
stayed up late tbinkin and talkin shout
how they had weaned Lum from his
eddie.
But bright and early the next morniu
where was Lum Hankinss Down in
the woods right back Of The old Han~
kins place, with that same broad. and
idiotic smile on his face and his AK on
his shoulder. He put in be did and
clipped a tremendous big pine tree. and
along indurin Of the day be caught a
tin cup full Of soft pine rosum-which
the same he took it to the house and
hid it under the bed. That nightsome-
time between midnight and daybreak-
whilst Jess was dreamin pleasant
dreams and sleepin the sleep Of the just
as well as the unjust Lum didn't doa
blame thing but slip Of bed and
pour that soft pine rosum silently and
softly in Jess's eyes. Consequentially
when Jess woke up in the mornin he
couldn't open his eyes and he couldn't
tell daylight from dark. The more he
rubbed the worse he got stuck up. He
lifted up his manly voice in the dark
ness and called for Miss Monty to come
and see--twas O. a bird and lot a bee.
It was pine rosum-soft. sticky pine
rosum-and q whole passle of pine
rosum.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19

this lost and ruint
world but for the
wicked faults and
freaks and frailties
of the vain and fall
en- human race.
The fool people ]
have met up with,
the fool deeds that
are done and the
fool things that I
sea in this present
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
A NIGHTS EXPERIENCE.
ny n WREN.

DO D-B Y, then,
Kate, if you will
not repent at this
last moment and
go with me. /
heartily wish you
would. I do not
feel at all COM
Portable a b o u I
leaving you alone,
even for a single
night" 20 said my
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
Proper Prelimfnary.

Tommy. did your father blow up
that bicycle tire after you drove a pin
through it?"
"No. He blew me up."-Detroit FREQ
Press.
The Houma courier. (Houma, La.) 1878-1939, 1897-06-19
THE BACKWOODs.
The Great Old Story-TeIer Down
on Rocky Creek
The Hankins Generation Of People
TnliOw and Pine Resum-Daek
to the old Enthusiastically
Home.

Raley and truly 1 don't see how I
could bide mi time and wait my turn in
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

INJURIES. Several cases of highway robbery
VIZ reported to the police. and otbe,.
t; niuehSes appeared that footDads ami ruf-
nauS had become active Throughout III.
Guy ana suburbs; the police were enionel
~ Keep particular watch for such or
rellners. Silas s. Daish, a wel-known
merchant, was placed or trial in the po-
nee Court on the charge OF assanItin,r
M MSS blanche E. Sherwood, formerly in
r is employ; the case was not conciued
Slaiies GummeN. South WASHINGTON
grocer, in fit of Jealous rage n,,.rS .u.'
ous Gus, assaulted his wife with a cleaycr
Inu men Killed himself by cutting his
Janas ms ms VIE was not fatally injured
lanes rreeman. cook, .!isappeared Low
n,s no trace. Fire occurred in Besson's
n,rahing establishment. 1a29 18th stree,
H., 'n@est, through the ignition of a GUAM
10y vi oehzine: the proprietor was severely
nanas IN ektinguishing the flames. Tho
ih n. residence formerly owned bv The
Ma y: " %. Bryant. near Silver Spring
~. was totally destroyed by fire. inyoly.
ing d loss OF upward of 500 Ooo
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
CONDENSED LOCALS.

a lelky fire plug at stu and E streets
southwest and an DISTRACTED sewer trap in
trent of 217 7th street We're complained Of
this morning by the police.
The dead body of an infant was found
yesterday afternoon near the corner Of
Rhode Island avenue and Stn street north
west. The body was taken to the second
precinct station in the patrol wagon. Coro-
ner Carr gave a certificate Of death ana a
burial in potter's field followed.
Since the reorganization of ST., Stepnen's
p. E. Church choir. under the dictatorship
CT Mr.. c. T. Belt. the music has been an at
tractive feature. Tours morning and even
ing services. 80 well rendered last Sunday
will be repeated tomorrow. At the evening
service Mr.. Nicol, the New York tenor.
will sing Jerusalem. Thou That killest the
PROPHETS" from the oratorio OF Saint
Paul"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
HIS COLLATERAL RETURNED.
Prosecutor PuEh Directs RestOra Il
of 80 to James Beckxane.

Prosecutor PuEh Directs RestOra Ion
of $40 to James Beckxane.
Prosecutor Pugh today returned to Mr.
James Beckzane SO. which the latter de-
posted last evening as collateral under a
charge of fast riding on a bicycle.
Mr. Beckzane called at police headquar-
tiers yesterday evening and reported to Ser
geant Dunnigan. who was in charge, tine
facts in robbery. The description of the
articles was not as full as Sergeant Dunni-
gan desired. and he asked Mr.. Beckzane
to return to the house where the robbery
had been committed and get further. par
ticulars.
'If ride fast" said Mr.. Beckzane, Il
will be arrested"
Sergeant Durnigan told Beckzane ;hat il
he was stopped to tell the officer that he
had sent him, and he would have no further
trouble. Mr.. Beckzane started out, but
had not proceeded far before he was stop
ped by Bicycle Policeman Dodge. The lat
ter was informed by Beckzane of Sergeant
Dunnigan's instruction. to which, IL was
said. the policeman responded that there
was no use to expect such a story to go
down with him. and took Beckxane to the
police station, where he was required to
deposit SO before he was released
This morning Detective Boyd called ON
Mr.. Pugh and made Q statement OF the
facts upon hearing which the collateral
was returned.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

reservoir, temperature, 10: condition at in
fluent gate house. 30; eff1uent gate house, 81
Both Rivers Clear.
A report received from Harper's Ferry
this morning states that both rivers are
clear.
Tide Table.
Today-Low tide. 1:O7 am. and 6:36 pm.
iiiS S .lae. lz!' am. and l2:3l p.m
Iomorrow-Low tide. 7:J7 am. and 7:21
PM: high tide, 1:Oi am. and 1:22 pm.
The Sun and Moon.
Today-Sun rises, 5:44 am; sun sets. CO.,
pm.
Bicycle lamps must be lighted one, hour
after sunset, at FOB pm.
Moon rises 1912 pm
Moon reaches last quarter at $50 pm.
Tomorrow-Sun rises, 5:46 am. Moon
rises at 11.G9 pm.
The City Lights.
Gas lamps all lighted by 7Il pm.: extin-
gushing begun at 4:54 I'm. The lighting is
oesun one hour before the time named.
arc lamps lighted at 6:J9 p.m.: extin-
gEished at 500 am
Temperature for Twenty-Four Unu-~
The following We're the readings of tha
thermometer at the weather bureau durin.,
the nast twenty-four hours. beginning at Z
O. CLOCK Yesterday afternoon:
September Ill pm, 10: Sp.m IN. mt,
right. 81. p'"i'' w. Hiid-
sentember iS-4 am, 30; am rG. n
M, '6. and pm, 80 w.
MaAimum, "a, at > pm. Sentemher -.
'''''iiiiiu'ii' ~, at am, September IS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
HORsELEss CARRIAGE
Successful Test Made Today of New
STYLE Vehicle

Successful Test Made Today of New
Style Vehicle.
The second successful test of a horseless
carriage over the streets of the capital civ
was made this morning at 10 o'clock under
the supervision of Inspector of Hacks
Golf and Detective E. F. Rhodes of the no.
lice department.
The carriage is the property of Elmer
him from Paris. and is one of the latest
automobile Inventions 1t is run bv
napktha and weighs about 400 pounds.
The start was made from the Baltimore
and Ohio depot. the carriage being taken
from MI. NanceS private car stationed
there. The carriage is very low and has
seats for two persons, one behind the other.
1t Is really a tricycle., the operator sitting
behind, and manipulating the machine
from his seat.
Inspector Croft took the front seat. Mr..
Vance operating the automobile. Detective
Rhodes followed behind in his carriage
Inc Two officers were present to see that
horses were not frightened by the novel
addition to the vehicle line
Inc experiment was successful in every
particular. no animals being frightened by
the appearance of the automobile, the horse
which Detective Rhodes was driving al
lowing itself to be driven directly up to it
while 1t was in motion and not expressing
the slightest concern.
Only fair rate of speed was attempted
at first, to see how the horses would receive
IT, but when 1t was found they were not
In the least frightened Mr.. Vance turned on
more power and the carriage nowled along
over the smooth asphalt at a good rate Of
speed. Under favorable circumstances as
much as eighteen miles an hour can be
attained. The carriage attracted great at
tention as it moved along.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

| Slowly Rising Temperature, With
| Westerly Winds, Indicated.


Westerly Winds, Indicated.
Forecast till pm. Sunday-For the Dis
trict of Columbia, Delaware, Maryland and
Virginia, fair tonight and Sunday; slowly
rising temperature; variable winds, be-
coming westerly.
Weather conditions-A ridge of high pres
sure extends from the west gulf to Assini-
boia. The pressure remains high Off the
middle Pacific coast and is low over the
middle gulf and Lake Superior.
Showers have occurred IN the middle
gulf coast and in the Atlantic states, ex-
Cept Florida.
The temperature has fallen from the mid
die and lower Mississippi valley to the At
lantic coast and has generally risen in the
Missouri valley and from the Rocky noun
tainS to the Pacific coast
Fair weather and slowly rising tempera-
tLre may be expected from the lower lakes
and the Ohio valley to the Atlantic coast
and light showers on the south Atlantic and
middle gulf coasts, followed by fair
The following heavy precipita ton, in inch
es, was reported during the past twenty
four hours: New Orleans. 1.4S; Port Eads,
1.S4; HephZibah, Ga, 102.
Condition of the Water.
Temperature and condition of water at s
am: Great Falls temperature, 70; condi-
ton. 13; receiving reservoir, temperature,
10; condition al north connection, 36; condi-
ton at south connection. SO; distributing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
$500.

$500 II You Are Going S2.0(
to Atlantic City avoid change of cars 10y
taking the Pennsylvania X. r.
Great excursion next Saturday and Sun.
day.-Adyf
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Death of John j. Hurley.

John j. Hurley died this morning abou,
$3.50 o'clock at his residence, 3Gl9 o street,
aged about thirty-two years. !he deceased
was afflicted with consumption, and had
been ailing for the past six or seven
months. He took to his bed yesterday and
died within less than a day therca fter
The deceased was a steamiittcr 10y trade
and was well known. He was liked by all
who knew him, and his death is regretted
by all.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18
Reception to Minister.

An enjoyable reception was rendered the
ministers of this city last evening at the
Florence Crittenton Home, 21S Sd street
southeast. The guests were received NV
Mrs. Kate Waller Barrett, Mr.. Charles
Morton and Mrs. E. Fairchild.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

$500 IL the Extremely
Low rate to Philadelphia via PENNSYLVANIA
railroad next Sunday.
Special trains, matchless equipment.-Ady.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

Surprisingly Smooth,
Extravagantly equipped. The peerless Penn.
sylvania-
e to Philadelphia and return next Sunday
advertisement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

Low Rate. Perfect Service.
- 10 baltimore and return via Pennsyl-
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FINANCIAL
The REWARD
of SAVING

Is SItfESS. No ono Will
des,y that n tudicious LAYING Up OF part N.
ones earnings will surely result in PROSPERITY.
do not he miserly, hat learn To spend less thaa
you receive each week. Care for tine pennies. ard
the dollars will for themselves THE
UNITED BUILDING: AND LOAN ASSOCIATION
oders every advantage for saving and invest nicni.
Shares. only Slt0. Duos, 81 per month. You can
borrow 30 Per cent AT ANY tire what ynu
have paid In. No fines fees. Ia IA member
shares alike In tire profits every six months.
BRAINAliD II. WARNER T., si.lept.
ALIEN. X. PHILLIPS. Secretary.
WM. II. HOOVER. Treasurer.
1905 q street NV. 1t
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

Edward Freeman. the cook who afsap-
peared from here Tuesday morning, has not
yet returned. His wife IL stil at No. 40
New Jersey avenue. very much distressed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

$500 II You Want the Most $500
for your money, take the Pennsylvania
railroad to Atlantic City next Saturday
and Sunday ard avoid all transfers, Only
all-rail route.-Advt.
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reservoir, temperature, IS; condition at in
fluent gate house. 30; eff1uent gate house, 81
10th Rfyers Clenr
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

CLEVELAND PARK
Extends from Connecticut to Tenallyt ,wn
road.
Pay IL visit. aus
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LATTS AT ITO NOTHING PRICE.

WATIII 1UV K WATtH.
Ii 1t is running right bring It to me. am
well vcrsed in all watch disease and skiful
in curing them. +. ALTRUP,
r H.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

CENTRAL UNION MISSION, CD LA. AvE.-GOS-
pei services daily at II and pm, sunday 3
pm. Gospel wagon. Sunday pm. and every night
OF the week. Branches See MISSION BULLETIN
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1897-09-18

WASHINGTON u. c.. AUGUST H. 1877
NOTICE-"The National Bank OF the Republic of
Washington. Washington. ID. c., is closing up
its affairs. AL stockholders and others, creditors
of said association. Therefore hereby notified
TO present the notes uEd other Claims against the
association Tor payment.
Al aM2I,; CuAS 5. RRADLEY. CaShi.r r.
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CONGREGATIONAL.

litST CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH t,,J,\EU
i"th aid q SIS. NV. Rev :. NJ. Newman ID II
I','or; an public worship. with sermon hy
Rev " Ross Fishhurn: music hy uuatret and
chorus choir. led by Dr. J. W. Bisthof ,,r.unist .
80 ~, an, Sunday school; Gas pm, Christian
1t
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1897-05-10
VOLO IS EVACUATED.
Greek Troops Leave the Town
and Turks Enter it.
FLEET NOT TO SHELL THE PLACE.

Ministers of Greece Are Waiting the Ac-
tion of the Powers, As They See That the
War Is Practically whether This
Will he Spontaneous Intervention or
Mere Mediation Can Not BE Told at
Present-Greeks Lack shelter.
Athens, May 1O.-The newspapers of
this city published a report TO the eff
feet that Folo would be declared a
neutral port and that the Turks, there
fore, would not occupy it, The minis
ter for foreign affairs, NJ. Skouloudis,
In an interview, is quoted as saying that
the powers have not yet taken steps to
communicate with the Greek ministry
on the subject of intervention, although
he understood the powers were discuss
ing some form of Intervention. Whether
it would be direct Intervention or sim
ply mediation, M. Skouloudis could not
say.
Says the Report Is False.
The foreign minister also said that he
knew nothing concerning the report that
Volo was to be declared a neutral port,
but he added that If the Turks commit
ted eXcesses in that town Greece would
take the measures demanded by the sit
uation. In conclusion NJ. Skouloudis re-
marked:
"The report that dissensions exist
among the ministers is absolutely false.
We are ready to accomplish the heavy
task which we have undertaken and we
can not quit our posts without failing
in our duty"
The Turks have reached Volo, which
is now completely evacuated by the
Greek troops. The foreign legion took
part i'm the fighting at Pharsaas. An
Englishman and two Italian officers
were killed